If I was manager I would have two heads on one in front of the players believing that we can still get out of this mess and one thinking which players I would keep if the team is relegated. If teams are believing they can reach the play offs nine points away from it why can't we believe we can get away from the bottom.
After last Saturdays game I would be thinking of the next game look at the oppositions strengths and weaknesses and planning accordingly. We are not letting goals in now so I would be looking to keep the same back four and keeper for this game. I would know that we need to create more chances and need to get behind teams so would be looking to change the midfield as this has been a long term problem. I would pick Lathrop in front of the back four. Then pick three mid fielders in Mansell , Craig and Cameron or Chapell with Cameron or Chapell being told they are the key players in the system. Up front Bodin and Coulthirst or Stockley this being a 4-1-3-2 formation.Craig needs to be tried and this formation should give him the freedom to play.
In training this week I would be working on Cameron and Chapell with the rest of the players told that the ball must reach Cameron if picked in the last third and he must get to the by line either through pass and move or by beating the last player. He would be told to pull the ball back aiming between the six yard box and the penalty spot. It would be planned that two midfield players and the two strikers attack different parts of the box knowing that the area that Cameron is going to attack. They have got to believe he's going to get the ball in. I would work on Chapell the same way on the side of the pitch they are most comfortable to get a cross in or pull back.
I would get the team passing around patiently a defence untill an opening came allowing only two touches outside the box and the two strikers Bodin with either Stockley or Coulthirst telling them they are only allowed one touch and shoot in the box.
Craig and Nicholson practicing freekicks right side and a.n.other left. Corners the same different days.
I would keep the players in a group at all time at training as all are part of the squad.
Away from the training area I would be planning if things go wrong. (Conference)
Priority.
1. Nicholson player assistant (Does not mean he plays) used as an extra player if needed.
2. Cut coaching staff .
3. Planning playing Staff. Tell the players you don't want after the last game letting a couple know they could negotiate a lower wage if they were happy with that, Poke,Tongue,Benyon,Mansell,Hawley,Bodin,Harding would be told including Nicholson some which we cannot afford. I would tell players I don't want even if they are on contract.
I would have already identified players that I would like at the club and contacted a few sounding them out now. Goalkeeper top priority, Centrehalf, Centre mid-field and Centre forward. The no. 2 keeper would have to be part -time. Hope to keep Pearce not sure yet about Downs if Pearce stays.
I would tell Craig if he does well over the next few weeks I'd offer him a contract for next season as he is getting a chance. Lathrop the same possibly Cruise. It's still to early to deal with contracts for next season you've got to believe at this stage we are getting out of this if your manager. There is a few players not good enough for the conference that I would have to dangle a carrot but knowing that may have to be taken away if better players become available during the Summer. The spine of the side would be the key.
A meeting with the Chairman as soon as our future is known, need to know the budget.
Arange the best pre season friendlies Bournemouth Bristol City Prem Side if possible this would be important and needs to be aranged now get in first.
Escape relegation and wondered what all the fuss was about
If I was manager I would have two heads on one in front of the players believing that we can still get out of this mess and one thinking which players I would keep if the team is relegated. If teams are believing they can reach the play offs nine points away from it why can't we believe we can get away from the bottom.
After last Saturdays game I would be thinking of the next game look at the oppositions strengths and weaknesses and planning accordingly. We are not letting goals in now so I would be looking to keep the same back four and keeper for this game. I would know that we need to create more chances and need to get behind teams so would be looking to change the midfield as this has been a long term problem. I would pick Lathrop in front of the back four. Then pick three mid fielders in Mansell , Craig and Cameron or Chapell with Cameron or Chapell being told they are the key players in the system. Up front Bodin and Coulthirst or Stockley this being a 4-1-3-2 formation.Craig needs to be tried and this formation should give him the freedom to play.
In training this week I would be working on Cameron and Chapell with the rest of the players told that the ball must reach Cameron if picked in the last third and he must get to the by line either through pass and move or by beating the last player. He would be told to pull the ball back aiming between the six yard box and the penalty spot. It would be planned that two midfield players and the two strikers attack different parts of the box knowing that the area that Cameron is going to attack. They have got to believe he's going to get the ball in. I would work on Chapell the same way on the side of the pitch they are most comfortable to get a cross in or pull back.
I would get the team passing around patiently a defence untill an opening came allowing only two touches outside the box and the two strikers Bodin with either Stockley or Coulthirst telling them they are only allowed one touch and shoot in the box.
Craig and Nicholson practicing freekicks right side and a.n.other left. Corners the same different days.
I would keep the players in a group at all time at training as all are part of the squad.
Away from the training area I would be planning if things go wrong. (Conference)
Priority.
1. Nicholson player assistant (Does not mean he plays) used as an extra player if needed.
2. Cut coaching staff .
3. Planning playing Staff. Tell the players you don't want after the last game letting a couple know they could negotiate a lower wage if they were happy with that, Poke,Tongue,Benyon,Mansell,Hawley,Bodin,Harding would be told including Nicholson some which we cannot afford. I would tell players I don't want even if they are on contract.
I would have already identified players that I would like at the club and contacted a few sounding them out now. Goalkeeper top priority, Centrehalf, Centre mid-field and Centre forward. The no. 2 keeper would have to be part -time. Hope to keep Pearce not sure yet about Downs if Pearce stays.
I would tell Craig if he does well over the next few weeks I'd offer him a contract for next season as he is getting a chance. Lathrop the same possibly Cruise. It's still to early to deal with contracts for next season you've got to believe at this stage we are getting out of this if your manager. There is a few players not good enough for the conference that I would have to dangle a carrot but knowing that may have to be taken away if better players become available during the Summer. The spine of the side would be the key.
A meeting with the Chairman as soon as our future is known, need to know the budget. :keepie: Arange the best pre season friendlies Bournemouth Bristol City Prem Side if possible this would be important and needs to be aranged now get in first.
Escape relegation and wondered what all the fuss was about :keepie:
