Southport v Blackpool Official Matchnight Thread

AmericanTangerine said:
3 at the back works a treat when done correctly, it was just unfortunate that the two managers who tried it last year were Mick McCarthy and Michael Appleton.

We tried 3-4-3 with two wingers and two center midfielders last season and it was a disaster because the midfield got run over, but if we tried a 3-5-2 (or a 3-4-1-2 in possession) it could work really well as we'd win more midfield battles, allow a strike partnership up top to flourish, while also being solid at the back.

The biggest requirement is to have two wingbacks that are quality (since they are the ones who will need to do the most running) which we do in Andy Lyons and Jordan Gabriel.
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I thought Gabriel.was out for months?
 
Just listened to Critch’s post match interview, wasn’t that impressed with us first half, playing too deep, passing back yet scored 3 goals, said second half much better yet we didn’t score. He really rates Norburn and said there’s no better midfielder in league 1.

Seemed overall satisfied but still plenty to do before the start of the season. Sounds like he has a plan firmly in mind like he did last time.
 
Fatboy said:
Just to put the record straight, Jerry and Shayne were there , sat on the bench in Club Tracksuits !
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Shayne is understandable as he’s a week behind everyone else I’d imagine having been on international duty. Jerry, I’m convinced is off. He’s still contracted to the club so of course he’s there, but if he’s leaving why would Critch bother playing him in pre-season?
 
hertfordseasider said:
Just listened to Critch’s post match interview, wasn’t that impressed with us first half, playing too deep, passing back yet scored 3 goals, said second half much better yet we didn’t score. He really rates Norburn and said there’s no better midfielder in league 1.

Seemed overall satisfied but still plenty to do before the start of the season. Sounds like he has a plan firmly in mind like he did last time.
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Great to hear him again talking after a match. There is a real sense of us having a plan and looking to the future which I think we have missed since his disastrous departure. I for one am delighted to have him back.
 
Downes and the new analyst have only just feen recruited, so we may not see their full impact this transfer window
 
Feels like we’ve now got that central defensive spine sorted. We’ve strong centre half’s (Penn, Marv, Tharme, Casey) ahead of Grimmy.
Then we have strong Def midfielders (Norburn, Tryball, Dougall, Connolly) already in place.

We now need a big Gaz replacement for plan B (or A if it works?) to compliment Shayne and Beesley. A couple of new flair players to add to the group as we don’t know yet if what we have are good enough.

Then when Jerry goes (more likely than not) a replacement striker for him with the cash recouped.
 
Chunkylad said:
Feels like we’ve now got that central defensive spine sorted. We’ve strong centre half’s (Penn, Marv, Tharme, Casey) ahead of Grimmy.
Then we have strong Def midfielders (Norburn, Tryball, Dougall, Connolly) already in place.

We now need a big Gaz replacement for plan B (or A if it works?) to compliment Shayne and Beesley. A couple of new flair players to add to the group as we don’t know yet if what we have are good enough.

Then when Jerry goes (more likely than not) a replacement striker for him with the cash recouped.
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Totally agree. I am sure Critch and his team know what they are looking for. No doubt the loan market will become useful as it has in the past. Maybe risk a lower league or matured player
 
We also have Apter and Beesley. The EFL is a Marathon, and the Clubs that succeed have big squads and a locktight defence. Last season we had neither. On paper we had, but not on the pitch. We were ok until the injuries and suspensions mounted up. That is what has to be fixed.
 
Chunkylad said:
Feels like we’ve now got that central defensive spine sorted. We’ve strong centre half’s (Penn, Marv, Tharme, Casey) ahead of Grimmy.
Then we have strong Def midfielders (Norburn, Tryball, Dougall, Connolly) already in place.

We now need a big Gaz replacement for plan B (or A if it works?) to compliment Shayne and Beesley. A couple of new flair players to add to the group as we don’t know yet if what we have are good enough.

Then when Jerry goes (more likely than not) a replacement striker for him with the cash recouped.
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I think Jerry will stay unless we get a very good offer. We have no need to sell and he will rip up L1 and could be vital in a promotion push,and financially a promotion would massively outweigh a one off transfer fee
 
1966_and_all_that said:
so, our caring, sharing football club has no stream available. Well done everyone.
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Do you remember the days when streaming didn’t exist ??? Why are we wanting to encourage people not to attend live matches ???? If you can’t go to friendlies you can enjoy the highlights afterwards
 
If Jerry was staying he would have played a half last night. Surely?

Peterborough had Clarke Harris up front last season and finished 6th and missed out on promotion. They also had Mason Clark and Jack Taylor supporting him. And Kwame Poku. We feel a long way off that with Dale, CJ, Lavery and Beesley. Needs a complete rebuild IMO.
 
BlackpoolFC said:
Do you remember the days when streaming didn’t exist ??? Why are we wanting to encourage people not to attend live matches ???? If you can’t go to friendlies you can enjoy the highlights afterwards
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It was an instant reaction. I'd made my dinner, sat down with my laptop in front of me and searched on YouTube - nothing. So, when I went on the AVFTT match thread to find that there was no stream, I was miffed.
 
hertfordseasider said:
Just listened to Critch’s post match interview, wasn’t that impressed with us first half, playing too deep, passing back yet scored 3 goals, said second half much better yet we didn’t score. He really rates Norburn and said there’s no better midfielder in league 1.

Seemed overall satisfied but still plenty to do before the start of the season. Sounds like he has a plan firmly in mind like he did last time.
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He wasn't happy that we played deep and passed back?
That's basically Critchball!
 
hertfordseasider said:
Just listened to Critch’s post match interview, wasn’t that impressed with us first half, playing too deep, passing back yet scored 3 goals, said second half much better yet we didn’t score. He really rates Norburn and said there’s no better midfielder in league 1.

Seemed overall satisfied but still plenty to do before the start of the season. Sounds like he has a plan firmly in mind like he did last time.
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I agree with him
 
Alfie Conn said:
The Southport U14 Hooligans scare me,Haig Ave is an intimidating place,count me out.
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Given their apparent 'fighting pedigree', I wonder if any of these young 'uns are actually trained boxers, and, if so, it rather begs the question: I wonder if there are any southpaws amongst them...
 
tarantula said:
Given their apparent 'fighting pedigree', I wonder if any of these young 'uns are actually trained boxers, and, if so, it rather begs the question: I wonder if there are any southpaws amongst them...
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FAO Alfie Conn.

Just a quick txt to say thanx 4 registering your approval of my 'southpaws' post. I wasn't too sure how many people would 'get it'?
But I'm assuming you did. A case of 'great minds' and all that, perhaps ...
 
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