Thanks John. I think I thoroughly dismantled Chris's
argument. I think I've seen him off. Don't think we'll
hear much of him now.
--- John Lee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Must say that viewing this exchange from the
> side-line has been quite funny - I think Rich has
> effectively covered it now? Hasn't he? Or will Chris
> now tell us why the coach driver was right, how
> Gregan is the future, how a spell in the reserves
> will really help Kilgallon, why Healey on the
> right-wing is such a good idea, why Crainey ever
> plays etc.
>
> What I'd like to know, now that Rich has won that
> one, is when do people think Bates' pricing policy
> will change, if ever? Circa 18k for the Cardiff
> match - I can't believe he'd 'planned' for less than
> 20k for home games.
>
> John
>
> Richard Walker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> --- Chris Wright wrote:
>
> > Problem is Rich, in all this invective you haven't
> > addressed the question I
> > put to you - let me put it again:
> >
> > What would you do, given the same players, the
> same
> > injuries and the same
> > suspensions?
> >
> > Now that really would be putting your bollox on
> the
> > line....
> >
> > Chris Wright
>
> Oh Chris, I've answered this question a million
> times
> on this list. You make it sound that Blackwell has
> his
> hands tied and his current predicament is really
> unfortunate.
> Ok, what would I do :-
>
> 1. I wouldn't rely on a captain that has been over
> the
> hill for trhe last 2 seasons. I just wouldn't have
> let
> myself get into that position.
>
> 2. I wouldn't rely on 'experienced' has beens to
> form
> the backbone of my squad over the last two years. I
> just wouldn't have let it happen.
>
> 3. I wouldn't play my best players out of position
> and
> play a system that isolates my centre forwards. I
> just
> wouldn't let that happen.
>
> 4. I wouldn't fill the team with players that have
> no
> pace. I just wouldn't let it happen.
>
> 5. I wouldn't sign ex-loanee players on permanent
> deals knowing they have no pace and ability. I just
> wouldn't let it happen.
>
> 6. I wouldn't sell all my left backs leaving only
> one
> at the club who happens to be the one who can't
> defend. I just wouldn't let it happen.
>
> 7. I wouldn't criticise my young players following
> embarassing defeats when it's clear to all that it's
> not the young players that are the problem. I just
> wouldn't let it happen.
>
> 8. I wouldn't keep my best, young defender out of
> the
> team for half a season in place of a fat knacker. I
> just wouldn't let it happen.
>
> 9. I wouldn't drop a player out of the first 16 one
> week then ask him to start the next week. I'd know
> my
> best 11 by now.
>
> 10. I'd go back to my coaching manuals and see if I
> could come up with some different tactics other than
> a
> big punt upfield from Kelly or Crainey.
>
> So, in summary that's what I wouldn't have done
> Chris
> - I wouldn't have got into this situation. Now, I
> know
> you're a clever lad and you're going to dismantle
> this
> argument by telling me that I haven't answered your
> question. You asked given poor Kevin's predicament
> today what would I do.
> The answer to that one Chris is RESIGN !!!
> and if I was Ken Bates , I'd sack him then resign
> myself.
>
> Don't be fooled into feeling sorry for Blackie.
> There's only one person to blame for where we are
> today and that's Blackwell. Anyone would think he
> was
> an unlucky manager when the reality is he is the
> luckiest manager I have ever seen.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Richard Walker"
> > To: "Chris Wright"
> > Cc:
> > Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 7:45 PM
> > Subject: Re: [LU] Douglas is back !!
> >
> >
> > >
> > > --- Chris Wright
> > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Oh dear - another year older and Rich still
> > hasn't
> > >> learned to read the mail
> > >> before he types the riposte.
> > >>
> > >> Only a fool or an imbicile would summarise a
> > season
> > >> this early
> > >
> > > Correct. Which is why I keep saying "We'll see".
> > >
> > > We'll see Chris.
> > >
> > >> - I
> > >> summarised Blackwell's transfer's Rich - not
> > quite
> > >> the same thing. - but to
> > >> detail - exactly which observation on Douglas
> was
> > >> 'well wide of the mark' -
> > >> I'm afraid I can't just take your word for it.
> > Are
> > >> you disputing his
> > >> stamina? His goals? Please let me know....
> > >
> > > Fucking hell Chris , that's priceless. His
> stamina
> > and
> > > his goals ! He's hardly prolific. 40 appearances
> ,
> > 5
> > > goals. That's almost competing with David Batty
> > > ....!!?????
> > > What about pace and ability ? Chris, he's wank
> and
> > you
> > > know it.
> > >
> > >>
> > >> You claim that Blackwells tactics are exactly
> the
> > >> same this season as last -
> > >> in what way exactly?
> > >
> > > Long ball , negative tactics. Playing players
> out
> > of
> > > position. Choosing players that aren't up to it.
> > > Relying on a captain that isn't up to it. Crap
> > > substitutions at the wrong times ..... need I go
> > on !
> > > The only shining light has been Stone , who
> plays
> > > football even though Blackwell thinks he's a
> right
> > > winger.
> > >
> > > Perhaps you'd like it better if
> > >> we didn't score set
> > >> pieces from goals - but hang on - I seem to
> > recall
> > >> in the dim and distant
> > >> past one R.Walker plaintively crying 'When was
> > the
> > >> last goal we scored from
> > >> a set piece?'. I agree it can and should be
> > better,
> > >> but it's obvious even to
> > >> the armchair listers that we are not utilising
>
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