[Bald magician]

Osborne again, on 10 June 2024 - 04:32 PM, said:

True, it's always been said that win your home matches and don't lose away and you'll not be far off the right end of the league table. If the defensive players we've brought in shore up the back, and Mike Jones can help mould Tim Akinola into a decent clone of himself, I think we'll do ok.
Has anyone heard anything about a right back on his way in? I was told it was imminent, but to be honest I think we'll use Williams and Mandy to backup Sheckleford.

As mentioned, the form of the home crowd will make all the difference next season. I just fear a turn in mood if it doesn't go our way early doors. It's clearly a step up in quality. It may take a little time to adjust

[danblue]

dim view, on 10 June 2024 - 04:24 PM, said:

We've signed 2 who will be amongst the best players in their positions. We've got a LB whose main strength, from what I've read, overcomes Horton's main weakness - no end product.
We should also strive to get the best goalie in the league. At this level that should be easily achievable with our budget. If that happens we'll win it.

Regarding keepers, I'm surprised that a decision (from either end) hasn't been reached on Tyrer.

[DIFH]

peakblue, on 10 June 2024 - 11:59 AM, said:

Me too,I just hope some of our fans don?t into meltdown if we dont

Mr Kirk says we?re going for it.

[Johnnyspireite7]

gordon_brittas, on 10 June 2024 - 04:05 PM, said:

I think the away form will more or less dictate where we finish next season. If we can ensure we stay tight defensively we will pick up a decent amount of points. Coincidentally I think the home record will be spot on and a few sides will be on the wrong side of a hiding.

Who are you and how have you hacked Gordon the perennial pessimist's account?

[DIFH]

danblue, on 10 June 2024 - 05:07 PM, said:

Regarding keepers, I'm surprised that a decision (from either end) hasn't been reached on Tyrer.

Who?s to say it hasn?t.

[Blue5]

Bald magician, on 10 June 2024 - 10:07 AM, said:

I don't think that's pessimistic. I'm happy with a play off spot but that top 3 slot looks tastier each signing we make.

I think the key thing is not to have unrealistic expectations. I fear with 5200 season ticket holders we may have some early dummies spill out if it doesn't quite go out way.

A lense of realism and patience from fans will no doubt help the team and cookie.

I've said it before and I make no apologies for saying it again, but the club's biggest task next season is managing supporter expectation, not an easy task when you consider some of the comments to come from the boardroom!

Too many people are fickle/entitled and can go 100mph in one direction or the other without too much trouble. We can witness that in 45 minutes of football never mind throughout a season. You look at Wrexham's season last year and they didn't have it all their own way despite achieving promotion. Coincidentally, a lot of the lazy criticism aimed at Parkinson was identical to what Cookie came in for last season, a lack of flexibility and the rigid 70th minute substitutions!

Our fanbase should heed the advice which Paul Cook gave at the civic reception, we will not always have it this good and it's important that we all stick together.

We need to remember just how far we've come during the last two years, recognise that we all play a part, not get carried away (which some clearly are) and hopefully we can enjoy another decent season of progression.

This post has been edited by Blue5: 10 June 2024 - 06:46 PM

[Bald magician]

Completely agree

[Sammy Spireite]

Osborne again, on 10 June 2024 - 04:32 PM, said:

True, it's always been said that win your home matches and don't lose away and you'll not be far off the right end of the league table?.

Not far off??

That?s be 92 points and would almost certain clinch the title!

I?d me over the moon with bells on with that! Lol

[danblue]

DIFH, on 10 June 2024 - 05:23 PM, said:

Who?s to say it hasn?t.

Because a bog standard loan wouldn't take that long to put through and announce

[JonB]

danblue, on 10 June 2024 - 05:07 PM, said:

Regarding keepers, I'm surprised that a decision (from either end) hasn't been reached on Tyrer.

Suspect Everton are in a holding pattern in terms of player moves especially loans out until they see what is happening takeover wise.

[DIFH]

danblue, on 11 June 2024 - 08:21 AM, said:

Because a bog standard loan wouldn't take that long to put through and announce

Anything can be agreed in principal whilst still awaiting developments affecting loans/moves.