SL is privilaged to be manager at the greatest football club in the world. I hope he is the most successful manager the club has ever had. But right now I will settle for survival in league two. Im far, far,far from happy with his appointment. One of many dreadful decisions from WAGMI that make no sense using their own judgement criteria. A panic appointment. He must now be backed and allowed to manage the squad. I hope he will listen to Byfield in a transition period and listen to the likes of senior players at the club. These players have 'tattoos' of the clubs up their sleaves whereas SL needs to roll his sleaves up first. I hope he has enough room because players like Tony Craig have bled for this club. If SL puts in the applied effort TC does then together we might just make it and start next season in L2. We need points on the table and Saturday I really dont care too much how you achieve all three just make sure you do.
Post by Crawley Town Supporters Allian on Jan 12, 2023 12:18:29 GMT
We would like to welcome Scott Lindsey and his assistant Jamie Day to the club. On Saturday, we will be able to welcome and support them both as we face a big match at home to Doncaster.
As part of his press conference, we, the CTSA, were given the opportunity to ask Lindsey some questions as he joins the club. We would like to thank Mark Dunford for asking these questions on our behalf. The questions and answers can be seen below. Please note that they were not able to talk specifically about George Francomb, Tony Craig and Jake Hessenthaler.
Q: Will you have the opportunity to play all of the existing squad on Saturday?
A: It’s probably too early to say at the moment. I need to go in and assess injuries and everything else and see where we are with that. But it’s probably too early on to say at the moment.
Q: Have you got the funds to improve the squad under the owners?
A: The squad’s quite thick anyway. I think we need to streamline it. I think probably we need to try and thin that down before we bring players in but certainly, we need to look at that and possibly improve that.
Q: What is happening with loans for existing players and the future?
A: Well with loans we can only name five on the team sheet so we’ve got six here at the moment, so we possibly won’t bring another loan in unless we get a couple out maybe.
Q: Given that the owners and directors of football just sold arguably one of our best players to a relegation rival, will you have any input-on transfer sales, or will that be the director of football telling you which players stats’ will work?
A: Well no. Of course, I am the head coach here, so I am a big part of that process. I don’t think that the football club will sign any player without my say so. I think it’ll be clear to see that me and Chris work closely together and we’ll be working closely together moving forward and it’s a process. We look at data, what positions we need and do their strengths fit into the remit of how we play.
Q: Will you have the opportunity to play all of the existing squad on Saturday?
A: It’s probably too early to say at the moment. TRANSLATION: No, there are still some first teamers blacklisted, so basically no.
Q: Have you got the funds to improve the squad under the owners?
A: I think probably we need to try and thin that down before we bring players in. TRANSLATION: I need to bin off all the deadwood before Galley signs some more deadwood.
Q: What is happening with loans for existing players and the future?
A: We possibly won’t bring another loan in unless we get a couple out maybe. TRANSLATION: Liverpool want to recall Balagizi.
Q: Given that the owners and directors of football just sold arguably one of our best players to a relegation rival, will you have any input-on transfer sales, or will that be the director of football telling you which players stats’ will work?
A: I think it’ll be clear to see that me and Chris work closely together and we’ll be working closely together moving forward and it’s a process. TRANSLATION: Galley and Wagmi will still be calling the shots. I'm just here to take the blame when it all goes wrong.
A: We look at data, what positions we need and do their strengths fit into the remit of how we play. TRANSLATION: We check their age, if they are under 26 we will sign them.
(Note to Steve - I'm just messing around. It's a joke)
Im not encouraged one bit that he cannot comment on the 3 players referred to above as blacklisted. If Craig is fit and available and doesn't start Saturday then I think we are in even bigger ****, we wont be signing anyone quickly by what he is saying so we have to get the best out of what we have and Craig is the best.
I think it would be really appreciated if the club could update the squad information on the website, we still have Nichols listed. An update on injuries would also go down a treat.
I'm almost past the point of caring about the off field stuff and regardless of how underwhelming this managerial appointment is, a very small air of optimism creeps in now that we have a smidgen of stability. Yes we're in a massive dogfight, but I believe we have the players to keep us in the division, its whether or not we have the management to do so. Even if Lindsey gets off to a poor start which is very possible, I REALLY hope the fanbase don't turn on him like they did Betsy....you can do that once our fate for this season has been sealed.
So this is manager #6 in the last twelve months, including the two caretakers?
The transfer window is 11 days old - i hope Lindsey gets to work asap in bringing in a few new faces, as we are in need of some fresh blood, and I imagine a fair few of our squad will be let go.
If we hadn't panicked and got rid of Betsy we wouldn't be here now - but that's another story for another time
Yes that’s my view too. The kind of performance from the younger players we saw at Newport we would have seen more regularly as well in recent months. Albeit the fitness or otherwise of one old stager Joel Lynch has been a critical factor this season. Was also the case last season when we moved up the table when Yems could play him.
Arguing about the past is always pointless though. What matters now is that Lindsey has more fight and determination in him than Ethrington showed, here’s hoping.
Be interested to see who is in the match day squad if if the three are missing it could look like we have another yes manager in charge.
For any Old Gits out there... Every Pirate Ship needs a willing Galley Boy...!
I have been out of the loop, but... in the stuff I have viewed... ...there is a strong emphasis placed on his role as "Head Coach"... as distinct from "Manager".
Good luck to him, he is actually in a safer position than others... Cos if this appointment doesn't work out, any search for a common denominator won't take too long.
Be interested to see who is in the match day squad if if the three are missing it could look like we have another yes manager in charge.
For any Old Gits out there... Every Pirate Ship needs a willing Galley Boy...!
I have been out of the loop, but... in the stuff I have viewed... ...there is a strong emphasis placed on his role as "Head Coach"... as distinct from "Manager".
Good luck to him, he is actually in a safer position than others... Cos if this appointment doesn't work out, any search for a common denominator won't take too long.
For any Old Gits out there... Every Pirate Ship needs a willing Galley Boy...!
I have been out of the loop, but... in the stuff I have viewed... ...there is a strong emphasis placed on his role as "Head Coach"... as distinct from "Manager".
Good luck to him, he is actually in a safer position than others... Cos if this appointment doesn't work out, any search for a common denominator won't take too long.
Nice profile picture Thad. True artist
Why not add your own. I just found it easy enough. Click on your name to view profile, then Edit Profile and change Avatar I made mine up in Paint. I may have another go later.
Why not add your own. I just found it easy enough. Click on your name to view profile, then Edit Profile and change Avatar I made mine up in Paint. I may have another go later.
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