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[Hometown Unicorn]

Originally Posted by welshian

pearson is finished. young not good enough.

Most OTT post I've seen in a while.

[Prodigal Dragon]

Originally Posted by Hometown Unicorn

Most OTT post I've seen in a while.

Personally I think neither are good enough for where we need to be for next season. But that can be said of most of the current squad.

The Board needs to define what it wants; allocate resources; bring in a part-time DoF; and then let the CEO and DoF create a plan and ensure the aims and objectives are achieved.

FWIW, my opinion remains that the current management team are inept and must be replaced ASAP. And that we have about 7 players with the ability to make it happen.

[Prodigal Dragon]

Originally Posted by Liverpool Red

I don’t doubt his good attitude but he is finished.

I hope the sentimental approach to the award of new contracts ends this summer.

This is essential if we are to become a successful football club back in the EFL.

[Hometown Unicorn]

Originally Posted by Prodigal Dragon

Personally I think neither are good enough for where we need to be for next season. But that can be said of most of the current squad.

The Board needs to define what it wants; allocate resources; bring in a part-time DoF; and then let the CEO and DoF create a plan and ensure the aims and objectives are achieved.

FWIW, my opinion remains that the current management team are inept and must be replaced ASAP. And that we have about 7 players with the ability to make it happen.

It just proves how fickle fans can be. Pearson was being lauded after the Bromley game, and was hardly the critical focal point against Notts County. Now after being subbed on in the 92nd minute against Torquay fans are calling him 'finished'? Incredibly harsh in my view. He might not be the first name on the teamsheet anymore but he still has something to offer, if only as a backup.

The comment on Young may be fair to a degree, but I find the midfield are bypassed in most games. When we actually manage to play the ball through the midfield (a rare phenomenon) Young's work rate and his ability to chip in with a few goals over the course of the season warrants a little more than calling him a complete write-off. Granted, these weren't the words Welshian used. I agree that we need better if we are to progress but that doesn't mean Young can't be part of a well-oiled machine.

For me, they could both be useful squad players next season but as I mentioned in the other thread, the jury is still out on both and they now have 11 games to win a contract.

[Prodigal Dragon]

Originally Posted by Hometown Unicorn

It just proves how fickle fans can be. Pearson was being lauded after the Bromley game, and was hardly the critical focal point against Notts County. Now after being subbed on in the 92nd minute against Torquay fans are calling him 'finished'? Incredibly harsh in my view. He might not be the first name on the teamsheet anymore but he still has something to offer, if only as a backup.

The comment on Young may be fair to a degree, but I find the midfield are bypassed in most games. When we actually manage to play the ball through the midfield (a rare phenomenon) Young's work rate and his ability to chip in with a few goals over the course of the season warrants a little more than calling him a complete write-off. Granted, these weren't the words Welshian used. I agree that we need better if we are to progress but that doesn't mean Young can't be part of a well-oiled machine.

For me, they could both be useful squad players next season but as I mentioned in the other thread, the jury is still out on both and they now have 11 games to win a contract.

Fair and balanced. ‘Finished’ is probably wrong, as both could do a job elsewhere at this level. However, if we are to succeed we need a fresh mindset.

[davewilli]

Originally Posted by Prodigal Dragon

Fair and balanced. ‘Finished’ is probably wrong, as both could do a job elsewhere at this level. However, if we are to succeed we need a fresh mindset.

There needs to be a balance, a big turn over of players each season certainly hasn't worked for us, even if there are a couple of exceptions to the rule out there.

The type of quality everyone would love to see coming in doesnt necessary create a great squad, and in our current predicament of different rules we will need numbers as much as improving the quality. We don't want players who can attract top wages coming in and be happy sitting in reserve, just like we dont want players who will easily become disruptive if their first team chances are limited.

Ideally, we make progress this year, introduce some stability and then build on that with quality players coming in particularly in into key positions.