Are we improving??


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At least we can all agree that LJ is trying to improve us, it was never clear that Parky was. Parky set out his stall and was determined to wait until he was proved right.

Johnson can see weaknesses in our play and is setting about finding solutions and there are definitely signs of improvement. Injuries in important positions have slowed the progress down a bit, Hume being the obvious example but at least there is hope now.

I would also mention that people keep saying how terrible a league this is this year but I think what they mean is that the teams at the top are nothing special. The teams in mid table and lower half could actually be stronger than in previous seasons, maybe the salary cap has evened the league up. That Gillingham performance yesterday would give any team in this league a tough game.
 
In what areas mate?
Few things :-
- recognised & addressed the need for someone up front alongside Wyke to help take defenders away and ease the burden on him
- given youth a chance
- recognised the areas which we need to strengthen in the transfer window with some pace, height & hopefully ability with a LB, CM, forward and a winger
- Used the squad to shake the team up with Power looking comfortable at RB will allow 09 a more forward role when fit
- binning off Will Grigg

All positives for me 👍
 
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Few things :-
- recognised & addressed the need for someone up front alongside Wyke to help take defenders away and ease the burden on him
- given youth a chance
- recognised the areas which we need to strengthen in the transfer window with some pace, height & hopefully ability with a LB, CM, forward and a winger
- Used the squad to shake the team up with Power looking comfortable at RB will allow 09 a more forward role when fit
- binning off Will Grigg

All positives for me 👍
Sorry like but Power is awful at right back. Can't believe he didn't play O'nien and Gooch. Desperate for a bit energy in the team.
 
Sorry like but Power is awful at right back. Can't believe he didn't play O'nien and Gooch. Desperate for a bit energy in the team.
Agree Gooch and 09 will make a difference if/when fully fit...give a lot of more energy and purpose to the team. Still don't think Power has been too bad at RB but early days and could go either way I suppose.
 
A sudden rapid improvement often ends up as a new manager bounce. It’s obvious LJ knows what our shortcomings are, got to trust him and the new regime to rebuild on firm foundations.

I’m optimistic we’re going to be much stronger in the final third (both of the season and on the pitch) after this window closes.
 
Football is shocking mate. Never been a phone flicker but find myself just messing around on it with odd glance at the match. Oppo keepers must be the most underworked all season when they play us. Awful.
If we watched the games purely on the 90 minutes and not on pre-conceived ideas then the football is much of a muchness. We probably had more control under Parkinson but were still awful. If LJ is wanting us to be expansive and good to watch them I'm not seeing it as some of the performances have been every bit as bad. If not worse.
But hes had 10 games, issues with covid, loads of injuries and the same crap players. It might not be till next season before we can judge him. The one good thing Parkinson did was make us fairly secure at back. If we can keep it tight, we might nick wins. With the players we have we're simply not going to batter teams
 
Covid must have hampered potential progress to some degree. I'll give the lad time, see how the season pans out before making any judgement. He's got Wyke scoring goals which is no mean feat. Needs more work on our short corners mind. :)
 
I see improvement think he is addressing the problem areas .There is also the fact this season is unique in as much as we are playing twice a week which must impact the amount of time with the coach to work with the players ,at the aol
 
Sorry like but Power is awful at right back. Can't believe he didn't play O'nien and Gooch. Desperate for a bit energy in the team.
Failed to prepare correctly for the Gills game, LJ actually thought they would try to play football against us, not a chance. Yes there is improvement throughout the club, some promising signings in the right positions. Getting shot of the doom brothers at the same time might well create a wave of euphoria throughout the squad, it bloody well cheered me up.
 
Covid must have hampered potential progress to some degree. I'll give the lad time, see how the season pans out before making any judgement. He's got Wyke scoring goals which is no mean feat. Needs more work on our short corners mind. :)
Ye wtf are those corners all about apart from a wasted opportunity and losing possession
 
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