Conclusions from tonight

[Funny_Old_Game]

Originally Posted by Red-C

Its took me a while to work it out but I think tonight I've worked it out. Our entire philosophy of play is to be thinking one step ahead. Our players think about what they need to do defensively even when we have the ball. It's why the midfield as are so reluctant to make space or gamble, it's why we have Beavon battling like a defensive midfielder in final third even when we on the attack.

I'm not being too dismissive because on balance it has been moderately successful this season but when the mistakes start to happen like on Saturday and tonight (either by having key players missing or through individual mistakes) then there is nothing much left.

I don't know what the answer is as the likes of Akil and Beavon have this mentality so deeply ingrained in their play but I think it is an explanation of sorts.

Look at Holroyd. Is he the best player you've ever seen: of course not. But does he have a different approach to the game than the rest of them. I think he does. Stockton too in a different way. If we want to try to unlock teams moving forward with what we got I think we need to give these two a bit more flexibility. Take away their defensive responsibility and let them have a go. Tollet is also part of the answer but I don't quite see in him what the rest of you do. A player who tries to beat his man and succeeds 1 in 4 is an asset but his ratio is more like once every three games.

I'm trying so hard to be positive here but even that reads back as super negative.

You make good points. That defensive mindset has been drilled into them by someone, probably Darlington.

[totesey2]

The league is wide open no team has dominated this league, We are not set up to score goals, Barrow had three chances and scored, we had three and scored one. I think we will make the lower playoffs but have no chance of winning them because we can't score goals. I have not enjoyed watching games all season apart fro the Boxing day game which was terrific. Bryan Hughes will have to make major changes at the end of the season, The only safe player is Pearson.

[CRUMBS]

Total rebuild coming up , I would imagine .

[Wrexham_fan_4eva!]

Originally Posted by chipmunx

Barrow are full time not part time - but have one of the smallest squads in the league and on the 3rd lowest budget in the league.

They have the same sized squad as us?

[redavid]

Originally Posted by pagl

The conclusion from last night was no fight from the team.
Doesnt bode well for the run in and selection choice is becoming worse.

Probably the time now to set up the starting 11 and stick to it.

Not making excuses for the team for one minute , but key players ae missing , Manny , Pearson , Summerfield , Carrington, Walker ,
I would pick ALL those before who played tonight , I would also include Doug Tharme in that ,

[redavid]

Originally Posted by OneLoveWrexham

The conclusion is the players just aren’t very good, this is technically the worst side Wrexham side I have seen. How many times did we pass to the opposition or pass the ball out of play last night? How many clever cushioned headers landed at their feet? I was laughed at the other day for saying we need a whole new midfield and forward line and last night proved it, we should be dominating possession in these games and I don’t think we strung 1 pass together. I don’t know what influence Flynn has had on this side but it’s clearly not a positive one but atleast he used his contacts to bring the worst loan player I have seen at the club in.

Cant agree with that , What about Mills second season ? they were not good enough for the welsh national

[mold road trendy]

Originally Posted by Funny_Old_Game

You make good points. That defensive mindset has been drilled into them by someone, probably Darlington.

I think this could be the problem, I don't care how highly rated he is as a coach it simply hasn't got us anywhere over the last few years has it ?? Perhaps time for a total rethink in the summer but one thing for sure is we need to release purse strings & gamble on proven & fit strikers come May/June.

[Rhys's Daddy]

Just remember BH/BF are working with what they had.

Think we have been lucky since BH appointed and this has kept us in the mix, it could have been worse.

Champions was always a long shot - play-offs should be the target.

[Phils-an-alki]

Originally Posted by mold road trendy

I think this could be the problem, I don't care how highly rated he is as a coach it simply hasn't got us anywhere over the last few years has it ?? Perhaps time for a total rethink in the summer but one thing for sure is we need to release purse strings & gamble on proven & fit strikers come May/June.

No chance. He's bombproof. Even chooses the manager.