The Pessimist's Guide to 22/23
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Re: The Pessimist's Guide to 22/23
I am a little less worried about us attacking. We played 19 games after Sunderland and scored 2 or more in 10 of them. 6 were in the 11 whilst Flossey was still walking, 4 were in the 8 after that point - I don't generally mind us scoring 4 with no pace or dynamism
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Re: The Pessimist's Guide to 22/23
Yeah but I’m running on the basis that the other teams are better this time round….I suspect they are…so we need to be better to tread water and even better to advance….Worthy4England wrote: ↑Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:50 pmI am a little less worried about us attacking. We played 19 games after Sunderland and scored 2 or more in 10 of them. 6 were in the 11 whilst Flossey was still walking, 4 were in the 8 after that point - I don't generally mind us scoring 4 with no pace or dynamism
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^^ Forgot this was pessimism thread. We're fooked.
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Read one season prediction and listened to the not the top twenty podcast one. Both have us 5th. Now worried we won’t live up to it!
Re: The Pessimist's Guide to 22/23
4 nil defeat. Bradley to make the worst debut since Dean Moxey at Watford.
(But not THAT bad... there are limits, even on a dedicated pessimism thread)
(But not THAT bad... there are limits, even on a dedicated pessimism thread)
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No he won't.
Sharon will be keen to show loyalty and he'll cling on until Xmas as we're rooted well adrift at the bottom. Gary Megson brought in on Xmas day to save us but unable to do so even after getting BWFCi and Ghost into the dressing room to talk to the players after we lose 3-0 at Forest Green.
(Get with the programme).
Sharon will be keen to show loyalty and he'll cling on until Xmas as we're rooted well adrift at the bottom. Gary Megson brought in on Xmas day to save us but unable to do so even after getting BWFCi and Ghost into the dressing room to talk to the players after we lose 3-0 at Forest Green.
(Get with the programme).
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There is no God.Prufrock wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:27 amNo he won't.
Sharon will be keen to show loyalty and he'll cling on until Xmas as we're rooted well adrift at the bottom. Gary Megson brought in on Xmas day to save us but unable to do so even after getting BWFCi and Ghost into the dressing room to talk to the players after we lose 3-0 at Forest Green.
(Get with the programme).
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Was gonna say. This thread's all about posting up unfounded cataclysmic disasters, but you're really edging on abusing the privilege here, Pal.
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Ghost: "Looks, lads, we've only got 15 minutes, but I've prepared a two hour lecture on pressing triggers - so let's get through as much as we can before...."
BWFCi: "You're all fecking soft as shit!"
Ghost: "...yeah, so when the ball enters zone 3..."
BWFCi: "Have you heard of running, you soft bastards!?"
Ghost: "Er, where was I? Yeah, zone 3 is when..."
BWFCi: "How about a fecking tackle, somebody!? And John, you need to be a foot fecking taller you little shit."
Ghost: "...so then you want to arc your run and...."
BWFCi: "I hate you all."
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Odd-couple sitcom gold, right there.GhostoftheBok wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 1:31 pmGhost: "Looks, lads, we've only got 15 minutes, but I've prepared a two hour lecture on pressing triggers - so let's get through as much as we can before...."
BWFCi: "You're all fecking soft as shit!"
Ghost: "...yeah, so when the ball enters zone 3..."
BWFCi: "Have you heard of running, you soft bastards!?"
Ghost: "Er, where was I? Yeah, zone 3 is when..."
BWFCi: "How about a fecking tackle, somebody!? And John, you need to be a foot fecking taller you little shit."
Ghost: "...so then you want to arc your run and...."
BWFCi: "I hate you all."
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Football is a simple game....
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So is chess.
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Nah I don’t manage by bullying or shouting at people.
Managing people is about enthusing them not screaming at them. Cajoule and enthuse is what I believe in.
My half time would be all about intensity, not taking too many touches and resisting the urge to go backwards. Play the game in their half and try and do it on two touch at most basis before moving the ball on. Guard your own goal with an intensity that it’s your last chance to keep a clean sheet.
Managing people is about enthusing them not screaming at them. Cajoule and enthuse is what I believe in.
My half time would be all about intensity, not taking too many touches and resisting the urge to go backwards. Play the game in their half and try and do it on two touch at most basis before moving the ball on. Guard your own goal with an intensity that it’s your last chance to keep a clean sheet.
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I don't do two hour powerpoint presentations on pressing dynamics, but sometimes it's fun to lean into the personas.
An hour and half, max.
An hour and half, max.
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Fcuk me, can none of you kick a kettle?!?! (What's wrong with the world right now)...
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GhostoftheBok wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 1:31 pmGhost: "Looks, lads, we've only got 15 minutes, but I've prepared a two hour lecture on pressing triggers - so let's get through as much as we can before...."
BWFCi: "You're all fecking soft as shit!"
Ghost: "...yeah, so when the ball enters zone 3..."
BWFCi: "Have you heard of running, you soft bastards!?"
Ghost: "Er, where was I? Yeah, zone 3 is when..."
BWFCi: "How about a fecking tackle, somebody!? And John, you need to be a foot fecking taller you little shit."
Ghost: "...so then you want to arc your run and...."
BWFCi: "I hate you all."
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Oi! Leave the kettle out of thisWorthy4England wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:29 pmFcuk me, can none of you kick a kettle?!?! (What's wrong with the world right now)...
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Teacups. I meant to say Teacups....honest.sonicthewhite wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 10:52 pmOi! Leave the kettle out of thisWorthy4England wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:29 pmFcuk me, can none of you kick a kettle?!?! (What's wrong with the world right now)...
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Bring back Jumpers for goalposts.
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