Vital win, but as others have said, our squad needs a major rebuild
Those not good enough or do not offer any value, in my view, must leave the club.
I know I am off topic, but watching today, I thought what a job NJ has to get us into the promotion push next year.
The problem will be Andy Scott, who is clueless on recruitment, given the chaotic nature of our squad.
NJ looks a proper manager, but the sorting out of the squad need to start in early May.
It is a massive challenge, but below is my take on it
Must keeps
- Small - EDG - ConCov - May - Leaburn - Kanu - Dobbo [if he plays like today and wants to stay] - Anderson [ he will get better]
Loans - please sort out the mess !
The rubbish loanees can all go back to their parent club The rubbish we have loaned out - that’s a huge issue/problem
Not good enough, so must go
Goalkeepers - Isted and AMB Thomas - get rid Edun - get rid Ladapo - get rid Bakinson - get rid Hector - get rid Ness - sell or loan out Chin - sell or loan out L Watson - get rid
The “never fit”, so must go
Taylor Ramsey Chuks Camara
Jury’s still out….a risk
Ghillesphey T Watson Jones Wickham [ his fitness will be the problem]
Youngsters not quite ready, so loan out?
Asiimwe - needs game time Campbell - need game time Henry - last chance saloon
Never let them wear the shirt again [if they are still on our books]
Payne Fraser Deejay Mcgrandles Kirk Fiorini
Ffs Ramsay!!!!!!! Jesus, let's write a player off after 100 minutes shall we
Madness… “Never fit” but played 24 games this season prior to signing for us. Terry Taylor not dissimilar.
Great result really. Another 3 points. Jones has done a fantastic job. Performance was a bit of an odd one as we've played a lot better recently. Didn't think anyone played bad, just not that intensity? Maybe fatigue?
Their penalty was odd it happened so quickly and I'm not entirely sure what it was for?
Of course a strong finish is important but it’s all about next season now. In my opinion, two thirds of this squad won’t be good enough so they’re all but a handful are on trial. Jones wants a trimmed down squad and we’ll see some new additions so many of this lot will be gone.
Of course a strong finish is important but it’s all about next season now. In my opinion, two thirds of this squad won’t be good enough so they’re all but a handful are on trial. Jones wants a trimmed down squad and we’ll see some new additions so many of this lot will be gone.
That draw against Lincoln is looking better and better every week, they won 5-1 at Barnsley today! If Lincoln can reach the playoffs, they'll be so full of confidence.
Great result really. Another 3 points. Jones has done a fantastic job. Performance was a bit of an odd one as we've played a lot better recently. Didn't think anyone played bad, just not that intensity? Maybe fatigue?
Their penalty was odd it happened so quickly and I'm not entirely sure what it was for?
From where I was sitting it was very clear our player had hold of the shirt of the Carlisle player and was pulling him back so he couldn’t get a shot away, definitely a penalty.
Vital win, but as others have said, our squad needs a major rebuild
Those not good enough or do not offer any value, in my view, must leave the club.
I know I am off topic, but watching today, I thought what a job NJ has to get us into the promotion push next year.
The problem will be Andy Scott, who is clueless on recruitment, given the chaotic nature of our squad.
NJ looks a proper manager, but the sorting out of the squad need to start in early May.
It is a massive challenge, but below is my take on it
Must keeps
- Small - EDG - ConCov - May - Leaburn - Kanu - Dobbo [if he plays like today and wants to stay] - Anderson [ he will get better]
Loans - please sort out the mess !
The rubbish loanees can all go back to their parent club The rubbish we have loaned out - that’s a huge issue/problem
Not good enough, so must go
Goalkeepers - Isted and AMB Thomas - get rid Edun - get rid Ladapo - get rid Bakinson - get rid Hector - get rid Ness - sell or loan out Chin - sell or loan out L Watson - get rid
The “never fit”, so must go
Taylor Ramsey Chuks Camara
Jury’s still out….a risk
Ghillesphey T Watson Jones Wickham [ his fitness will be the problem]
Youngsters not quite ready, so loan out?
Asiimwe - needs game time Campbell - need game time Henry - last chance saloon
Never let them wear the shirt again [if they are still on our books]
Payne Fraser Deejay Mcgrandles Kirk Fiorini
Nice one on padding out the "must go" category with loan players... they will go - like the loan players do every season.
edit to add (whilst I checked)
Payne, DJ contracts are up end of season (so essentially no longer CAFC players), Kirk doesn't have a contract with us, Fiorini is another loan so really you are saying Fraser and Mcgrandles.
Think I am gonna send Apples a big "Thank You" card, in recognition and appreciation of his total ineptness at managing us that ultimately led to his sacking... For without his input into the club we would never have got Nathan Jones...🙄
Great result really. Another 3 points. Jones has done a fantastic job. Performance was a bit of an odd one as we've played a lot better recently. Didn't think anyone played bad, just not that intensity? Maybe fatigue?
Their penalty was odd it happened so quickly and I'm not entirely sure what it was for?
From where I was sitting it was very clear our player had hold of the shirt of the Carlisle player and was pulling him back so he couldn’t get a shot away, definitely a penalty.
Fair enough, I was north stand. But couldn't see anything. Matters not, as 3 points is all that counts
Win ugly, job done, as for Anderson, felt he was off it from the moment he got booked
Wel, l as you might expect from a 19-year old who knows people criticised his previous performancé and then gets a quite ridiculous booking from an inexperienced ref looking to “stamp his authority”. Then being penalised twice more for daring to tacklé and to top it off, being blocked off by the sodding ref when he had a break on.
People should give him a break, especially after that inane booking.
No one is saying he should be dropped and sent into the ether along with Louie Watson, Terry Taylor, Camara and Fiorini.
People have quite rightly pointed out that he underperformed the last couple of games, has looked leggy, and could do with a rest.
That’s just factual observation and discussion from the fans.
Sure, and as a fan like you I’m just joining that discussion to say that I agree he looked tired on Tuesday (one game) but today he was effectively neutered by the ref’s idiotic card, and given his age people should take that into account.
Think I am gonna send Apples a big "Thank You" card, in recognition and appreciation of his total ineptness at managing us that ultimately led to his sacking... For without his input into the club we would never have got Nathan Jones...🙄
But Appleton produced a string of results at least as good as the games under Jones so far, so I'm waiting to see how he is doing after another 5 or 6.
Think I am gonna send Apples a big "Thank You" card, in recognition and appreciation of his total ineptness at managing us that ultimately led to his sacking... For without his input into the club we would never have got Nathan Jones...🙄
But Appleton produced a string of results at least as good as the games under Jones so far, so I'm waiting to see how he is doing after another 5 or 6.
Fair enough mate, but this goes a lot deeper than just results, there is a whole new persona and belief within the club since NJ arrived, the personality...or rather lack of personality that Apples had was clearly being transferred onto the field of play week in, week out... I have no doubt in 5 or 6 games nothing will change, apart from pulling further away from trouble, and we can all look forward to next season with a lot of anticipation for success...imo of course.
Win ugly, job done, as for Anderson, felt he was off it from the moment he got booked
Well as you might expect from a 19-year old who knows people criticised his previous performancé and then gets a quite ridiculous booking from an inexperienced ref looking to “stamp his authority”. Then being penalised twice more for daring to tacklé and to top it off, being blocked off by the sodding ref when he had a break on.
People should give him a break, especially after that inane booking.
When the ref body checked him I half expected him to turn round and give him a second yellow!
I agree the lad has given his all and is spent. People need to have some perspective
First Half was poor, the Referee was poor, and struggling Carlisle had a very good Goalkeeper who saved at least two goals. second half better, and MAY won the game. not all wins are pretty 🤩 but a win is a win. man of the match NJ 👍👍👍
Vital win, but as others have said, our squad needs a major rebuild
Those not good enough or do not offer any value, in my view, must leave the club.
I know I am off topic, but watching today, I thought what a job NJ has to get us into the promotion push next year.
The problem will be Andy Scott, who is clueless on recruitment, given the chaotic nature of our squad.
NJ looks a proper manager, but the sorting out of the squad need to start in early May.
It is a massive challenge, but below is my take on it
Must keeps
- Small - EDG - ConCov - May - Leaburn - Kanu - Dobbo [if he plays like today and wants to stay] - Anderson [ he will get better]
Loans - please sort out the mess !
The rubbish loanees can all go back to their parent club The rubbish we have loaned out - that’s a huge issue/problem
Not good enough, so must go
Goalkeepers - Isted and AMB Thomas - get rid Edun - get rid Ladapo - get rid Bakinson - get rid Hector - get rid Ness - sell or loan out Chin - sell or loan out L Watson - get rid
The “never fit”, so must go
Taylor Ramsey Chuks Camara
Jury’s still out….a risk
Ghillesphey T Watson Jones Wickham [ his fitness will be the problem]
Youngsters not quite ready, so loan out?
Asiimwe - needs game time Campbell - need game time Henry - last chance saloon
Never let them wear the shirt again [if they are still on our books]
Payne Fraser Deejay Mcgrandles Kirk Fiorini
Ffs Ramsay!!!!!!! Jesus, let's write a player off after 100 minutes shall we
Yes, a bit harsh on KR but if thats all you can criticise, I can’t be that far off the mark.
Squad needs be smaller, so we cannot carry players who never turn out
May and Kanu striking up a really good partnership bodes well for next season. Move Alfie into the 10 and put Leaburn in and we have a destructive front 3.
Vital win, but as others have said, our squad needs a major rebuild
Those not good enough or do not offer any value, in my view, must leave the club.
I know I am off topic, but watching today, I thought what a job NJ has to get us into the promotion push next year.
The problem will be Andy Scott, who is clueless on recruitment, given the chaotic nature of our squad.
NJ looks a proper manager, but the sorting out of the squad need to start in early May.
It is a massive challenge, but below is my take on it
Must keeps
- Small - EDG - ConCov - May - Leaburn - Kanu - Dobbo [if he plays like today and wants to stay] - Anderson [ he will get better]
Loans - please sort out the mess !
The rubbish loanees can all go back to their parent club The rubbish we have loaned out - that’s a huge issue/problem
Not good enough, so must go
Goalkeepers - Isted and AMB Thomas - get rid Edun - get rid Ladapo - get rid Bakinson - get rid Hector - get rid Ness - sell or loan out Chin - sell or loan out L Watson - get rid
The “never fit”, so must go
Taylor Ramsey Chuks Camara
Jury’s still out….a risk
Ghillesphey T Watson Jones Wickham [ his fitness will be the problem]
Youngsters not quite ready, so loan out?
Asiimwe - needs game time Campbell - need game time Henry - last chance saloon
Never let them wear the shirt again [if they are still on our books]
Payne Fraser Deejay Mcgrandles Kirk Fiorini
Ffs Ramsay!!!!!!! Jesus, let's write a player off after 100 minutes shall we
Madness… “Never fit” but played 24 games this season prior to signing for us. Terry Taylor not dissimilar.
Our signings have been poor over many seasons - look at the size of our squad and where we are now.
We cant go on as before and yes some departures may be brutal - NJ seems very good, so the squad will be an issue and decisions will need to be made about some players.
It’s madness to have a massive squad like ours with the range of crap or unfit players.
Thats the main point - if Ramsey and Taylor do turn out, of course they can then be judged, but I’ve seen little of either, hence my view
Not the buccaneering performance I was expecting, but at 2-2 with 20 minutes remaining its not long ago we were losing these kinds of games. Three points in the bag and we're clearly on an upward curve under Jones. Run-in looking favourable for a strong finish to the season.
Vital win, but as others have said, our squad needs a major rebuild
Those not good enough or do not offer any value, in my view, must leave the club.
I know I am off topic, but watching today, I thought what a job NJ has to get us into the promotion push next year.
The problem will be Andy Scott, who is clueless on recruitment, given the chaotic nature of our squad.
NJ looks a proper manager, but the sorting out of the squad need to start in early May.
It is a massive challenge, but below is my take on it
Must keeps
- Small - EDG - ConCov - May - Leaburn - Kanu - Dobbo [if he plays like today and wants to stay] - Anderson [ he will get better]
Loans - please sort out the mess !
The rubbish loanees can all go back to their parent club The rubbish we have loaned out - that’s a huge issue/problem
Not good enough, so must go
Goalkeepers - Isted and AMB Thomas - get rid Edun - get rid Ladapo - get rid Bakinson - get rid Hector - get rid Ness - sell or loan out Chin - sell or loan out L Watson - get rid
The “never fit”, so must go
Taylor Ramsey Chuks Camara
Jury’s still out….a risk
Ghillesphey T Watson Jones Wickham [ his fitness will be the problem]
Youngsters not quite ready, so loan out?
Asiimwe - needs game time Campbell - need game time Henry - last chance saloon
Never let them wear the shirt again [if they are still on our books]
Payne Fraser Deejay Mcgrandles Kirk Fiorini
Nice one on padding out the "must go" category with loan players... they will go - like the loan players do every season.
edit to add (whilst I checked)
Payne, DJ contracts are up end of season (so essentially no longer CAFC players), Kirk doesn't have a contract with us, Fiorini is another loan so really you are saying Fraser and Mcgrandles.
True, but only when you write it all down can you see the poor state of our squad.
Fair comment on the detail, but whichever way you cut it, the squad needs a massive change - question is, will Scott be allowed to rule the roost on future transfers?
May and Kanu striking up a really good partnership bodes well for next season. Move Alfie into the 10 and put Leaburn in and we have a destructive front 3.
May and Kanu striking up a really good partnership bodes well for next season. Move Alfie into the 10 and put Leaburn in and we have a destructive front 3.
Problem is the other end of the pitch - we leak goals and look really suspect at the back
Harry Lewis the Carlisle goalkeeper who we all thought made some top saves was playing for Bradford until January.
Carlisle bought him in and Bradford replaced him with Sam Walker when his contract expired with us here. And Bradford fans are saying that Walker is a better goalkeeper than the other Carlisle bought off them.
Just goes to show that football is a big game of opinions doesn’t it?
Vital win, but as others have said, our squad needs a major rebuild
Those not good enough or do not offer any value, in my view, must leave the club.
I know I am off topic, but watching today, I thought what a job NJ has to get us into the promotion push next year.
The problem will be Andy Scott, who is clueless on recruitment, given the chaotic nature of our squad.
NJ looks a proper manager, but the sorting out of the squad need to start in early May.
It is a massive challenge, but below is my take on it
Must keeps
- Small - EDG - ConCov - May - Leaburn - Kanu - Dobbo [if he plays like today and wants to stay] - Anderson [ he will get better]
Loans - please sort out the mess !
The rubbish loanees can all go back to their parent club The rubbish we have loaned out - that’s a huge issue/problem
Not good enough, so must go
Goalkeepers - Isted and AMB Thomas - get rid Edun - get rid Ladapo - get rid Bakinson - get rid Hector - get rid Ness - sell or loan out Chin - sell or loan out L Watson - get rid
The “never fit”, so must go
Taylor Ramsey Chuks Camara
Jury’s still out….a risk
Ghillesphey T Watson Jones Wickham [ his fitness will be the problem]
Youngsters not quite ready, so loan out?
Asiimwe - needs game time Campbell - need game time Henry - last chance saloon
Never let them wear the shirt again [if they are still on our books]
Payne Fraser Deejay Mcgrandles Kirk Fiorini
Nice one on padding out the "must go" category with loan players... they will go - like the loan players do every season.
edit to add (whilst I checked)
Payne, DJ contracts are up end of season (so essentially no longer CAFC players), Kirk doesn't have a contract with us, Fiorini is another loan so really you are saying Fraser and Mcgrandles.
True, but only when you write it all down can you see the poor state of our squad.
Fair comment on the detail, but whichever way you cut it, the squad needs a massive change - question is, will Scott be allowed to rule the roost on future transfers?
Yeah I don't disagree with what you say, and the squad is bloated as Jones has already said. Jones' "post window activities" would suggest perhaps the ownership are looking at his results and taking more notice of him than Scott in the last few weeks so i'd take that as a reason to be positive.
Also more generally, and this isn't totally aimed at you, but this place was depressing enough when we went 3 months without a win - we have just won 3 in 4 can't some of us enjoy that a bit without the constant "yeah buts" for once??!!
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Their penalty was odd it happened so quickly and I'm not entirely sure what it was for?
edit to add (whilst I checked)
Payne, DJ contracts are up end of season (so essentially no longer CAFC players), Kirk doesn't have a contract with us, Fiorini is another loan so really you are saying Fraser and Mcgrandles.
For without his input into the club we would never have got Nathan Jones...🙄
I have no doubt in 5 or 6 games nothing will change, apart from pulling further away from trouble, and we can all look forward to next season with a lot of anticipation for success...imo of course.
I agree the lad has given his all and is spent. People need to have some perspective
and struggling Carlisle had a very good Goalkeeper who saved at least two goals.
second half better, and MAY won the game.
not all wins are pretty 🤩 but a win is a win.
man of the match NJ 👍👍👍
on stats he is our best defender, and he almost certainly stopped 2-0 with the header out for a corner today.
Squad needs be smaller, so we cannot carry players who never turn out
We cant go on as before and yes some departures may be brutal - NJ seems very good, so the squad will be an issue and decisions will need to be made about some players.
It’s madness to have a massive squad like ours with the range of crap or unfit players.
Thats the main point - if Ramsey and Taylor do turn out, of course they can then be judged, but I’ve seen little of either, hence my view
Defence and GK have to be priorities in the summer. Our ability to leak soft goals seems to be the one thing even Jones can't stop.
Coventry growing into the player we hoped we'd signed, Wickham had a good cameo and May & Kanu both great again.
Great win and Jones looks the business.
Fair comment on the detail, but whichever way you cut it, the squad needs a massive change - question is, will Scott be allowed to rule the roost on future transfers?
Carlisle bought him in and Bradford replaced him with Sam Walker when his contract expired with us here. And Bradford fans are saying that Walker is a better goalkeeper than the other Carlisle bought off them.
Just goes to show that football is a big game of opinions doesn’t it?
Also more generally, and this isn't totally aimed at you, but this place was depressing enough when we went 3 months without a win - we have just won 3 in 4 can't some of us enjoy that a bit without the constant "yeah buts" for once??!!