Cheltenham Town v Blackpool Official Matchnight Thread 13.02.24

[Bend it like Suddick]

No way Sadler is paying off another long contract. We're stuck with the little prick.

SS will have had some sort of clause in his contract like Appleton did.

 

[gordy29]

We have a very soft core and are sitting ducks for their tactics. So what does Critch do different? Nothing. Same as all the other poor performances manager has no clue how to change things

 

[crunchtime]

That was embarrassing. Must be the low point of the season. That aimless long ball stuff, rarely winning the headers or the 2nd ball was fit for the bottom half of league 2.

 

[CornishPool]

 

[Memphisboy]

Sadler is part of the problem

Oh just do one you utter fool. He’s pumped millions in he doesn’t pick the team or the tactics

 

[TangoTowers]

Didnt want him second time around . Never understood why he was given such a long contract.!!

 

[gordy29]

And again woefully late to make changes - why??

 

[Blackpool Are Back!]

Don't worry - Im sure the attitude will be spot on for the semi-final.

 

[bleed_the_freak]

If you think Sadler will act your all deluded! We'll stick with Critch because Simon won't want the run off from sacking a manager when we're 9th in the league..

He's the only name on the list remember

 

[haggertyf]

We are just so passive,it summed it up for me when early in second half Lyons was stood over the ball just outside our penalty area taking his time to pass it to Grimshaw who lobbed it straight one of their players in the centre circle

 

[LeedsSeasider]

Jack Shepherd who is on loan from Barnsley is starting tonight for Cheltenham. He played for my local side last year. Pontefract Collieries.

8th tier might I add.

 

[585 = never give up]

Oh just do one you utter fool. He’s pumped millions in he doesn’t pick the team or the tactics

I think Bendit's referring to the fact that SS gave NC (& his gormless 2 coaches) a 2nd chance & a long contract! So how does that make him an utter fool?

 

[AlternativeSeaside]

Don't let it spoil tomorrow Ted

Haha thanks Ken, tbh I’ve had a bit of a weekend of it with it being Carnival here so tomorrow may be a little subdued anyway

 

[THEMISSINGLINK]

Oh just do one you utter fool. He’s pumped millions in he doesn’t pick the team or the tactics

Correct,but he did pick the manager and gave him a four year deal

 

[Bend it like Suddick]

Oh just do one you utter fool. He’s pumped millions in he doesn’t pick the team or the tactics

Do one yourself idiot - my point was directed at the fact Sadler appointed Critchley , nothing to do with investment. Where did I put that?

So with that inane comment I take it you disagree with me and a multitude of other supporters and want Critchley as Manager?

 

[Seaside Aggro]

Jack Shepherd who is on loan from Barnsley is starting tonight for Cheltenham. He played for my local side last year. Pontefract Collieries.

Surprised Corrie give him the time off, but fair play to the lad.

 

[THEMISSINGLINK]

I stick by what i said on another thread Sadler has no ambition at this moment in time for the football side of things.

 

[Vince McLean]

Just back from the game, not sure how it looked on TV but it was fcuking woeful at the game.
Everyone playing badly, no confidence, no midfield, clueless, and inept.
Players looked out of sorts too - trouble in the camp?

 

[65 & Counting]

Oh just do one you utter fool. He’s pumped millions in he doesn’t pick the team or the tactics

He picked Grayson, Appleton, McCarthy and Critchley. Sadler is as clueless as Critchley.
You know it but won't admit it.

 

[clappers]

Just back from the game, not sure how it looked on TV but it was fcuking woeful at the game.
Everyone playing badly, no confidence, no midfield, clueless, and inept.
Players looked out of sorts too - trouble in the camp?

Whatever you do don’t watch it back. Life’s too short.

 

[Athers]

Just back from the game, not sure how it looked on TV but it was fcuking woeful at the game.
Everyone playing badly, no confidence, no midfield, clueless, and inept.
Players looked out of sorts too - trouble in the camp?

Did the players and manager bother to go over to the fans? If so did they get the reception that rancid performance warranted?

 

[Dave62]

Hope the fans gave him and the players shit when they came over cos that was the drizzling shits

My lad was at the game, apparently there was no "sacked in the morning" chant like MA got at the Wigan game last season.
I wasn't a fan of Appleton, but he was supported a lot less than Critch with signings and was given less time.

I really hope there's a release clause in Critch's contract (perhaps performance related), and that we can get an experienced manager in, preferably someone who can react to what's happening in front of him (before the 70th minute).

A very disappointing season again, and whatever you say about the players' performances, it's got to be down to the manager and his stubborn persistence with a system which doesn't often work away from home

 

[BFCfan33]

Sadler is part of the problem

Why is that?

 

[Bloodtangerine]

Correct,but he did pick the manager and gave him a four year deal

Why. Four year deal ffs?….not like he was in demand

 

[tangysider]

They have had more yellows... come on trying to think of ONE positive

Neither Virtue or Connolly's fault. He has shuffled the deck and we are still crap

 

[Bend it like Suddick]

Why is that?

Read my recent posts

 

[Vince McLean]

L

Did the players and manager bother to go over to the fans? If so did they get the reception that rancid performance warranted?

Loads left early, many congregated behind the goal exit and as soon as the final whistle went - we just walked - lots of booing.

 

[BFCfan33]

Read my recent posts

Cant be arsed backtracking to read shite, it was a simple question

 

[THEMISSINGLINK]

Why is that?

He’s only interested in the non football side of his business at this moment in time

 

[Costero Poderoso]

there was a point near the end when Albie was going to take a free kick but the bench were shouting instructions, albie dithered, left it to grimmy who played it straight to their keeper.

 

[1966_and_all_that]

How’s the mood with our fans?

This one left early.

 

[Bend it like Suddick]

Cant be arsed backtracking to read shite, it was a simple question

I’ll make it simple for you then … Sadlers appointment of Managers. Simple enough or do you want me to elucidate?

 

[Roy Kent]

This one left early.

Says it all mate - it was excruciating on TTV

I’m not able to travel far but if I could I’d have left early

 

[SpionKop]

Says it all mate - it was excruciating on TTV

I’m not able to travel far but if I could I’d have left early

yep we left as soon as the second went in…weren’t on our own

 

[Albert Ross]

Why. Four year deal ffs?….not like he was in demand

He was just ensuring he didn’t have to make another crap appointment for the next few years.

 

[Dr Hfuhruhurr]

has Crutch lost the dressing room?

 

[Roy Kent]

has Crutch lost the dressing room?

Yes - hopefully they all got on the coach and left without him…

There was no fight or leadership on the pitch tonight so maybe? They seem to play by the numbers and have little belief

 

[Blackpool_Fan]

Embarrassing

 

[BFCfan33]

I’ll make it simple for you then … Sadlers appointment of Managers. Simple enough or do you want me to elucidate?

Thank you - you are so kind, idiot

 

[BFCfan33]

He’s only interested in the non football side of his business at this moment in time

And

 

[tangerine_neil]

Hmmm.
Good job I’m busy.

 

[cheltenham_seasider]

Did the players and manager bother to go over to the fans? If so did they get the reception that rancid performance warranted?

Yes the players came over
I've never heard a Blackpool away support have a go at the players like tonight. And it was well deserved.

No idea what is going on behind the scenes but the tactics were inept for the team we were playing against, but worse, none of them put a shift in tonight.

There is plenty of whingeing on here about playing the ball sideways in defence but tonight not one of the midfield or the forwards could be arsed to make a run and try and create some space for a pass.

So, in the end, when the defender got closed down he ended up having to hoof it forward to their 3 seven foot giants in centre defence.

It was beyond clueless.......but hey, at least it stopped raining after it had pissed it down all day and i didn't get soaked on my cycle to and from the ground.

Had a pint with a couple of my Cheltenham mates after the game and they couldn't believe how shit we were. Depressing.

 

[voyeur]

Defensively, we're a shambles. How can you have all 11 back and they have men free in the area?

As for turning back...decision making at the back is shocking.

The three hasn't worked and I guess the players are now losing faith and motivation.

 

[Roy Kent]

The three hasn't worked and I guess the players are now losing faith and motivation.

That was loud and clear tonight I thought

 

[P t Barnum]

There was just no movement or support as the never looked like they wanted it as bad as Cheltenham, second to every ball too passive

 

[65 & Counting]

And

....and selling the club, I hope.

 

[Dr Hfuhruhurr]

On the other hand, discussing the dismissal of a professional, even in a sporting context, could inadvertently endorse a culture of impulsivity and negativity, potentially contributing to job insecurity and stress. I cannot facilitate communication that may exacerbate such an environment.

 

[rememberlesshannon]

The lowlights are up on TTV but no NC interview yet.

 

[BFCfan33]

....and selling the club, I hope.

That's his prerogative, but if you think it will be better with someone else at the helm i think you could be in for a rude awakening

 

[rememberlesshannon]

Critchley interview now up, he's not happy, join the club Neil !!!