8 games left, how do we finish the job

[mattwxm30]

On Evans. I think he's a top class player but I'm still not sure he is the type of midfielder to sit in front of a back 3. He plays a bit like a quarter back and sits just in front of them and tries to dictate the play. We then have 3 centre halves permanently behind the ball as he tries to create. Would love to see a change in system but it you can bet we won't see it.

[Midwest Express]

I just roll my eyes at the entitlement of some who think we should be blowing out teams 5-nil every time and blame it on Parkinson's 'tactics' or system... the very same tactics and system that have us in an automatic promotion place right now in our very first year back in the Football League after being gone for 15 years.

How do we finish the job? We don't panic for starters. In March so far, we've gone 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss. We've scored 7 goals and conceded just 2. Yes, we should have done better with Harrogate (even though they played a hell of a game against us) and Tranmere (they are a much better squad than they were when we faced them earlier in the season) but we're not playing the likes of Woking, Boreham Wood, or Maidenhead anymore. There are no gimme games in League Two.

I wouldn't mess with the system. We finally have a settled back three in Max, EOC, and Boyle. Once McClean comes back, he should go back into midfield with Cannon and Lee with Mendy and Barnett... even though I wouldn't mind Bolton getting a start... on the wings.

Mullin and Palmer up front with Fletcher and Marriot/Dalby coming off the bench.

I understand that opinions are opinions and we're all entitled to one. But the fact of the matter is this: we are where we wanted to be... where we hoped we would be when the season started. We have a good chance to move up to League One if we hold our nerve. It all starts on Saturday. A win and we're one step closer.

[Nibs]

Originally Posted by Midwest Express

I just roll my eyes at the entitlement of some who think we should be blowing out teams 5-nil every time and blame it on Parkinson's 'tactics' or system... the very same tactics and system that have us in an automatic promotion place right now in our very first year back in the Football League after being gone for 15 years.

How do we finish the job? We don't panic for starters. In March so far, we've gone 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss. We've scored 7 goals and conceded just 2. Yes, we should have done better with Harrogate (even though they played a hell of a game against us) and Tranmere (they are a much better squad than they were when we faced them earlier in the season) but we're not playing the likes of Woking, Boreham Wood, or Maidenhead anymore. There are no gimme games in League Two.

I wouldn't mess with the system. We finally have a settled back three in Max, EOC, and Boyle. Once McClean comes back, he should go back into midfield with Cannon and Lee with Mendy and Barnett... even though I wouldn't mind Bolton getting a start... on the wings.

Mullin and Palmer up front with Fletcher and Marriot/Dalby coming off the bench.

I understand that opinions are opinions and we're all entitled to one. But the fact of the matter is this: we are where we wanted to be... where we hoped we would be when the season started. We have a good chance to move up to League One if we hold our nerve. It all starts on Saturday. A win and we're one step closer.

Some sensible points for sure, sadly have seen this story before….its starts with a playoff birth followed by an exit in said playoffs.

[Nibs]

Originally Posted by Maelor Minute

Management wise they probably do in all fairness. I'm now of the opinion that most clubs in this league would have considerably more points than we do currently if they'd had our squad at their disposal.

I don't dislike Parkinson and I think he is capable of great things, but it's those tiny flaws like stubbornness and lack of self reflection that are costing us this season and will go on costing us in my opinion.

Dalby and Davies shouldn't be on the pitch unless we're 5-0 up, then fair enough, give them a run out. He never ceases to find an excuse to put Dalby on when we have far better options though. He seems to get something in his head and like an OCD sufferer he can't get away from it.

We all know he won't budge on his usual formation unless he's desperate. Start with a different formation once in a while but he won't. Why is he so stubborn?

Surely he has to take some of the blame for our shocking performances this season. People will remind me that we're still 3rd in the league, but the point is, we're 3rd in the league in spite of Parkinson in many ways, not because of him.

I can tell you what system most clubs in this league conform to after watching them play for 30 minutes, but after watching every match we've played in full this season I still don't know what our system is, other than "give the lads up top some scraps to chase".

Very fair comments here as well. I would change him out in the summer.

[NottsRed]

Originally Posted by the_holt_dragon

Do our promotion rivals have more strength in depth?

I would say Mansfield and Stockport do. If Stockport hadn't had so many injuries i think they would be top of the league.

[Prodigal Dragon]

Originally Posted by Midwest Express

I just roll my eyes at the entitlement of some who think we should be blowing out teams 5-nil every time and blame it on Parkinson's 'tactics' or system... the very same tactics and system that have us in an automatic promotion place right now in our very first year back in the Football League after being gone for 15 years.

How do we finish the job? We don't panic for starters. In March so far, we've gone 2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss. We've scored 7 goals and conceded just 2. Yes, we should have done better with Harrogate (even though they played a hell of a game against us) and Tranmere (they are a much better squad than they were when we faced them earlier in the season) but we're not playing the likes of Woking, Boreham Wood, or Maidenhead anymore. There are no gimme games in League Two.

I wouldn't mess with the system. We finally have a settled back three in Max, EOC, and Boyle. Once McClean comes back, he should go back into midfield with Cannon and Lee with Mendy and Barnett... even though I wouldn't mind Bolton getting a start... on the wings.

Mullin and Palmer up front with Fletcher and Marriot/Dalby coming off the bench.

I understand that opinions are opinions and we're all entitled to one. But the fact of the matter is this: we are where we wanted to be... where we hoped we would be when the season started. We have a good chance to move up to League One if we hold our nerve. It all starts on Saturday. A win and we're one step closer.

“Don’t panic, Mr Mainwaring!” is good advice, and PP is here until the end of the season. What will or should happen after this is open to discussion, but for the future.

On current trend, we will probably drop into the POs. We therefore somehow need to reverse that trend. Currently, the critical issue is scoring more goals. That is the challenge for all in the management and squad.

The rest is mostly OK. Alas it’s impossible to totally cut out silly mistakes, so we need to score 2 or more goals per game and, I think, win 5 of the remaining 8. If we can beat Grimsby I think we’ll be OK. However, lose there and we become reliant on 2 from Stockport, MK Dons or Crewe blowing up.

Over to PP to either get more out of his preferred starters or be a bit more radical. He won’t do the latter, so it must be the former. Wrexham are used to nail-biting finishes, plus it’s good for TV. All will become clear very soon, just hope Lady Luck gets back from her hols pdq!

[Wrexy]

Originally Posted by Prodigal Dragon

“Don’t panic, Mr Mainwaring!” is good advice, and PP is here until the end of the season. What will or should happen after this is open to discussion, but for the future.

On current trend, we will probably drop into the POs. We therefore somehow need to reverse that trend. Currently, the critical issue is scoring more goals. That is the challenge for all in the management and squad.

The rest is mostly OK. Alas it’s impossible to totally cut out silly mistakes, so we need to score 2 or more goals per game and, I think, win 5 of the remaining 8. If we can beat Grimsby I think we’ll be OK. However, lose there and we become reliant on 2 from Stockport, MK Dons or Crewe blowing up.

Over to PP to either get more out of his preferred starters or be a bit more radical. He won’t do the latter, so it must be the former. Wrexham are used to nail-biting finishes, plus it’s good for TV. All will become clear very soon, just hope Lady Luck gets back from her hols pdq!

On current form we'd lose out in the play-offs so we need the players to dig deep for a final promotion push. Back-to-back is there for the taking.

We've had a run of Tue / Sat fixtures of late and the players look goosed at times. 100% focus required for Grimsby where we have to go to win the game following 1 from 6 at home.

Grimsby is now sold out for Wrexham fans so the players will have the backing.

[Prodigal Dragon]

Originally Posted by Wrexy

On current form we'd lose out in the play-offs so we need the players to dig deep for a final promotion push. Back-to-back is there for the taking.

We've had a run of Tue / Sat fixtures of late and the players look goosed at times. 100% focus required for Grimsby where we have to go to win the game following 1 from 6 at home.

Grimsby is now sold out for Wrexham fans so the players will have the backing.

The POs are always a lottery and they always suit teams who are on a positive run, whereas we always seem to be physically and mentally worn out when we partake.

Top 3 or wing and a prayer for me!

[Wrexy]

Originally Posted by Prodigal Dragon

The POs are always a lottery and they always suit teams who are on a positive run, whereas we always seem to be physically and mentally worn out when we partake.

Top 3 or wing and a prayer for me!

Top 3 or bust. A few weeks ago I thought we were destined for 4th. Despite blowing hot & cold recently we're somehow in 3rd with Mansfield, Crewe and Stockport still to come. Great position.

Crawley Town v Stockport County tonight as well. That won't be easy for them.