by tomogull » 06 Feb 2016, 16:44
Jack wrote:With the addition of the new signings this week we have a better all round squad of outfield players and a decent number to meet the pressure of playing twice a week.
The best back four is Berry, McDonald, Smith, Butler and we now have r/b cover in Racchi and Rees, C/b cover in Geoghagon and Gerring and l/b cover in Nico.
The three "R's" , Racchi, Rees and Richards can all play the defensive midfield role with Verma and Chaney being the more creative ones. Ajala and Allen are both wide players as is Butler if needed. Up front there is Blissett, Harrad and Wright.
By my reckoning that is 17 players to fill 14 outfield positions in a match day squad of 16. We also have Rylah, Hancox and Finch who need to force their way into the first team squad if that are to stay on for next season. It is also possible that Luke Young could get back before the season ends as well.
The squad looks good on paper so well done Nico and the Board for putting it together and giving us a fighting chance to escape the bottom four. This time last week I was concerned about the lack of numbers and balance of the squad but on paper at least the gaps seem to be filled.
Hmmm ....... I see where you're coming from and I sort of half agree with you. The trouble is we all get excited when new players arrive but then quickly realise that they are no better than players who have left - worse in some cases. The experience of Shaun Harrad will be a bonus I think but the jury's out on Racchi, Rees and Blissett. Recent playing careers of any of these three doesn't inspire confidence. On the other hand, Verma couldn't get into Kidderminster's side and he has looked a good player. The problem of course is that we aint got no money so we can only bring in hopefuls trying to kick-start their careers and hope it works. Matches in February will probably decide where we end up next season. Boreham Wood, Halifax, Welling, Chester and Altrincham - unfortunately, they will also be scrapping for points. At best, it's a few straws to clutch at.
I think we're a striker short and by the way, you forgot the young lad who is on loan at St Austell (?). I've forgotten his name as well but I think he would come further up the pecking order than Shaun Finch !!
[quote="Jack"]With the addition of the new signings this week we have a better all round squad of outfield players and a decent number to meet the pressure of playing twice a week.
The best back four is Berry, McDonald, Smith, Butler and we now have r/b cover in Racchi and Rees, C/b cover in Geoghagon and Gerring and l/b cover in Nico.
The three "R's" , Racchi, Rees and Richards can all play the defensive midfield role with Verma and Chaney being the more creative ones. Ajala and Allen are both wide players as is Butler if needed. Up front there is Blissett, Harrad and Wright.
By my reckoning that is 17 players to fill 14 outfield positions in a match day squad of 16. We also have Rylah, Hancox and Finch who need to force their way into the first team squad if that are to stay on for next season. It is also possible that Luke Young could get back before the season ends as well.
The squad looks good on paper so well done Nico and the Board for putting it together and giving us a fighting chance to escape the bottom four. This time last week I was concerned about the lack of numbers and balance of the squad but on paper at least the gaps seem to be filled.[/quote]
Hmmm ....... I see where you're coming from and I sort of half agree with you. The trouble is we all get excited when new players arrive but then quickly realise that they are no better than players who have left - worse in some cases. The experience of Shaun Harrad will be a bonus I think but the jury's out on Racchi, Rees and Blissett. Recent playing careers of any of these three doesn't inspire confidence. On the other hand, Verma couldn't get into Kidderminster's side and he has looked a good player. The problem of course is that we aint got no money so we can only bring in hopefuls trying to kick-start their careers and hope it works. Matches in February will probably decide where we end up next season. Boreham Wood, Halifax, Welling, Chester and Altrincham - unfortunately, they will also be scrapping for points. At best, it's a few straws to clutch at.
I think we're a striker short and by the way, you forgot the young lad who is on loan at St Austell (?). I've forgotten his name as well but I think he would come further up the pecking order than Shaun Finch !! ;-)
