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Will he be part of the squad at Tranmere , possibly get last 15 minutes ?

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:58 pm Will he be part of the squad at Tranmere , possibly get last 15 minutes ?

I hope so . Richie said he's a very good player so I look forward to seeing him play .

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:15 am

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:58 pm Will he be part of the squad at Tranmere , possibly get last 15 minutes ?

I hope so . Richie said he's a very good player so I look forward to seeing him play .

Has your T.S.S Calmed down now Red ? Told you there was no need to panic lad .

He hasnt played for 11½ months, so he will be really rusty.

It's a shame there's no reserve matches to gradually get him match fit. He will probably come on for last 10/12 mins

Cant understand why we are not in some sort of reserve league as it would help players get fit and stay fit. When a player who is normally on the bench is asked to start they tend to struggle

Story of O wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:38 pm Cant understand why we are not in some sort of reserve league as it would help players get fit and stay fit. When a player who is normally on the bench is asked to start they tend to struggle

I totally agree or if that is not possible, some more "behind closed door friendlies", surely there is no substitute for a semi/competitive match.

EliotNes wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:51 pm

Story of O wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:38 pm Cant understand why we are not in some sort of reserve league as it would help players get fit and stay fit. When a player who is normally on the bench is asked to start they tend to struggle

I totally agree or if that is not possible, some more "behind closed door friendlies", surely there is no substitute for a semi/competitive match.

Money

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:57 am

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:15 am

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:58 pm Will he be part of the squad at Tranmere , possibly get last 15 minutes ?

I hope so . Richie said he's a very good player so I look forward to seeing him play .

Has your T.S.S Calmed down now Red ? Told you there was no need to panic lad .

That all depends on our next two or three results .

Still's Caranae wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 1:49 pm

EliotNes wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:51 pm

Story of O wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:38 pm Cant understand why we are not in some sort of reserve league as it would help players get fit and stay fit. When a player who is normally on the bench is asked to start they tend to struggle

I totally agree or if that is not possible, some more "behind closed door friendlies", surely there is no substitute for a semi/competitive match.

Money

I think you hit the nail on the head

I'm pleased Lyden is playing . After being out for over a year he should be chomping at the Bit to show everybody what he can still do .

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:40 pm I'm pleased Lyden is playing . After being out for over a year he should be chomping at the Bit to show everybody what he can still do .

If fit enough

MrB wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:41 pm

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:40 pm I'm pleased Lyden is playing . After being out for over a year he should be chomping at the Bit to show everybody what he can still do .

If fit enough

I assume he must be or Richie wouldn't be starting with him

Or has no alternative. See how long he lasts.

EliotNes wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:51 pm

Story of O wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:38 pm Cant understand why we are not in some sort of reserve league as it would help players get fit and stay fit. When a player who is normally on the bench is asked to start they tend to struggle

I totally agree or if that is not possible, some more "behind closed door friendlies", surely there is no substitute for a semi/competitive match.

Been with us training last 3 weeks & played in the closed doors game recently RW said , Will get better & better

RedDwarf 1881 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:40 pm I'm pleased Lyden is playing . After being out for over a year he should be chomping at the Bit to show everybody what he can still do .

Did nothing today.

Was like playing with 10 men, did he touch the ball?

RW seems to think so , who to believe ?

Can only hope he improves

He will

Stan1972 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 28, 2023 11:17 pm Was like playing with 10 men, did he touch the ball?

Understandable considering he hasn’t played a competitive game for about a year. El-Miz will be back next week so in the meantime he has to work harder on his fitness

From all accounts, Clay played well once he came on, makes me wonder why a newly arrived player yet to get match fit got the nod over him. No good playing unfit players in key games. when you have competent fit players on the bench.

Richie thinks Lyden is more creative than a fully fit Clay ?

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:24 am From all accounts, Clay played well once he came on, makes me wonder why a newly arrived player yet to get match fit got the nod over him. No good playing unfit players in key games. when you have competent fit players on the bench.

Sounds very similar to last week's appraisal Sid.

tuffers#1 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:27 am Richie thinks Lyden is more creative than a fully fit Clay ?

Well given Clay struggles to find a pass to a red shirt much of the time I'd say yes. Can't fault his workrate or commitment but not enough quality for L2 level, especially when aiming at top 3

Again you'd really want Lyden on the bench being introduced slowly but El Miz' couple of minutes of madness caused another unwanted change of personnel.

We need to get back to a few weeks of stability in the starting XI.

Will Sweeney and Duke McKenna ever get a start? When they've played they've showed energy and positivity, don't see why they don't get a chance.