Could you imagine the sort of things we'd say about him if he ever got a decent amount of playing time?????
I'm sort of of the opinion that, if we have a formation and tactic that isn't working in a game, you change them to something else (and sooner). Maybe Schwartz wouldn't work out, but it would be nice to think he'd been given a chance.
I would love to see him have a run of games with either aneke or stockley. He hasn’t played in a 2 up top role when we have been playing balls into the box. With stockley / aneke winning the first ball he would get the chances to poach
I would love to see him have a run of games with either aneke or stockley. He hasn’t played in a 2 up top role when we have been playing balls into the box. With stockley / aneke winning the first ball he would get the chances to poach
Well of course the style and formation Adkins wants to play will largely dictate the team sheet. However its clear that Schwartz can't be knocking down the door in training as Adkins/Jackson/Euell have not seen anything to even think he is worth a punt on the bench.
Sounds like Ronnie will be around for pre-season going by Nigel's comments
One thing I will say about Ronnie, is that from the very limited snippets I've seen and heard about him is that he seems a well respected guy in and around the team.
I hope if he does stay, it does work out for him and he absolutely bangs them in for us.
Sounds like Ronnie will be around for pre-season going by Nigel's comments
One thing I will say about Ronnie, is that from the very limited snippets I've seen and heard about him is that he seems a well respected guy in and around the team.
Completely agree, you only have to look back at those Upbeats videos the team were copying
Not EVERYONE got involved if I remember rightly, but Ronnie did, for me thats not the sign of someone unhappy and not wanting to be here
Sounds like Ronnie will be around for pre-season going by Nigel's comments
We’ll see, I’m not reading too much in to that. Best that Adkins says that as it doesn’t rule it out but things could change if we make the signings we’re after and a move becomes available that suits Schwartz.
Based on the Q&A last night it seems that Adkins certainly hasn't written him off yet, doesn't really seem to fit the system as it stands but a proper pre-season where Adkins can have the squad he wants not the one he inherited and who knows?
“Not fitting the system” would explain not being in the starting XI but I’m not sure it explains not even being in the squad (especially whilst Washington was out).
Based on the Q&A last night it seems that Adkins certainly hasn't written him off yet, doesn't really seem to fit the system as it stands but a proper pre-season where Adkins can have the squad he wants not the one he inherited and who knows?
Who am I to question Adkins but isn’t Ronnie that poacher in the box ? Not sure what specific role you apply to that type of player other than close down defenders when you haven’t got the ball. The ability to arrive in the box and get on the end of things is one of those things it’s almost impossible to teach. Certainly give him limited other responsibilities when not in possession but if you’re going to treat players like Ronnie as an out and out luxury then he’ll never get a game and the team won’t benefit from goals from nothing.
Based on the Q&A last night it seems that Adkins certainly hasn't written him off yet, doesn't really seem to fit the system as it stands but a proper pre-season where Adkins can have the squad he wants not the one he inherited and who knows?
Who am I to question Adkins but isn’t Ronnie that poacher in the box ? Not sure what specific role you apply to that type of player other than close down defenders when you haven’t got the ball. The ability to arrive in the box and get on the end of things is one of those things it’s almost impossible to teach. Certainly give him limited other responsibilities when not in possession but if you’re going to treat players like Ronnie as an out and out luxury then he’ll never get a game and the team won’t benefit from goals from nothing.
But the system we are currently using is because it makes best use of the players we currently have. Once Adkins has had a window/pre-season, that might change to a shape that favours two up front more.
Powell got a lot of mileage out of a classic two up front, one of which was BWP who didn't bring much outside of goal scoring but the team as a whole compensated for that. That could be Schwartz's role next season - not as a "luxury" but with a specific job in the team.
Based on the Q&A last night it seems that Adkins certainly hasn't written him off yet, doesn't really seem to fit the system as it stands but a proper pre-season where Adkins can have the squad he wants not the one he inherited and who knows?
Who am I to question Adkins but isn’t Ronnie that poacher in the box ? Not sure what specific role you apply to that type of player other than close down defenders when you haven’t got the ball. The ability to arrive in the box and get on the end of things is one of those things it’s almost impossible to teach. Certainly give him limited other responsibilities when not in possession but if you’re going to treat players like Ronnie as an out and out luxury then he’ll never get a game and the team won’t benefit from goals from nothing.
But the system we are currently using is because it makes best use of the players we currently have. Once Adkins has had a window/pre-season, that might change to a shape that favours two up front more.
Powell got a lot of mileage out of a classic two up front, one of which was BWP who didn't bring much outside of goal scoring but the team as a whole compensated for that. That could be Schwartz's role next season - not as a "luxury" but with a specific job in the team.
Don’t most teams have a “plan B”? If Schwartz is a competent goal scorer wouldn’t there at least be a place amongst our seven substitutes should the need arise (as it often has) for a goal to be scored with 5/10/15 mins remaining?
Based on the Q&A last night it seems that Adkins certainly hasn't written him off yet, doesn't really seem to fit the system as it stands but a proper pre-season where Adkins can have the squad he wants not the one he inherited and who knows?
Who am I to question Adkins but isn’t Ronnie that poacher in the box ? Not sure what specific role you apply to that type of player other than close down defenders when you haven’t got the ball. The ability to arrive in the box and get on the end of things is one of those things it’s almost impossible to teach. Certainly give him limited other responsibilities when not in possession but if you’re going to treat players like Ronnie as an out and out luxury then he’ll never get a game and the team won’t benefit from goals from nothing.
But the system we are currently using is because it makes best use of the players we currently have. Once Adkins has had a window/pre-season, that might change to a shape that favours two up front more.
Powell got a lot of mileage out of a classic two up front, one of which was BWP who didn't bring much outside of goal scoring but the team as a whole compensated for that. That could be Schwartz's role next season - not as a "luxury" but with a specific job in the team.
Don’t most teams have a “plan B”? If Schwartz is a competent goal scorer wouldn’t there at least be a place amongst our seven substitutes should the need arise (as it often has) for a goal to be scored with 5/10/15 mins remaining?
I'd agree, but I am not Adkins. The specific comments I was referring to were on the lines that Adkins seems to feel that the personal circumstances and situation that Schwartz joined in (from a foreign league during Covid, with the team in bad form in general) were not ideal, and that a proper preseason to join the group properly might help there.
I am taking that as Schwartz not being written off yet. It might be it's decided by either the club or the player he's better off seeking a new start elsewhere but I don't think he's being completely discounted.
We know from how Gilbey's form has transformed that mental state/mindset can have a massive impact on form and performance.
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I'm sort of of the opinion that, if we have a formation and tactic that isn't working in a game, you change them to something else (and sooner). Maybe Schwartz wouldn't work out, but it would be nice to think he'd been given a chance.
I hope if he does stay, it does work out for him and he absolutely bangs them in for us.
Not EVERYONE got involved if I remember rightly, but Ronnie did, for me thats not the sign of someone unhappy and not wanting to be here
I mean, that's an oddly specific statement...
PS I'm going higher.
Annnyyyyway, something does not seem right, he has not been given much game time, and is not even on the bench when apparantly fit.
I mean ten, no way, I’d be surprised if he gets 8 and is then subbed off after 53 minutes in the ninth...
*my weird 😎
Powell got a lot of mileage out of a classic two up front, one of which was BWP who didn't bring much outside of goal scoring but the team as a whole compensated for that. That could be Schwartz's role next season - not as a "luxury" but with a specific job in the team.
I am taking that as Schwartz not being written off yet. It might be it's decided by either the club or the player he's better off seeking a new start elsewhere but I don't think he's being completely discounted.
We know from how Gilbey's form has transformed that mental state/mindset can have a massive impact on form and performance.
Charlton Athletic boss Adkins on lack of game time for striker Ronnie Schwartz
https://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1078694347?-11197:833
be our striker partnership this season?
Depends as well if Nigel sticks with his sole striker up top