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[Jimmy]

For me, the only possible solution to playing 2 strikers is to have 3 orthodox CMs. In effect, Lawrie's role would become obsolete anyway.

Unfortunately this means we also need 3CBs - which we haven't got.

Sorry to be the first to say it (as far as I'm aware), but we may just have to make a brave call on Clee in the summer - we can't afford passengers.

if we do to get a 25 year old with his ability much of the budget would've gone

[Ballers]

For me, the only possible solution to playing 2 strikers is to have 3 orthodox CMs. In effect, Lawrie's role would become obsolete anyway.

Unfortunately this means we also need 3CBs - which we haven't got.

Sorry to be the first to say it (as far as I'm aware), but we may just have to make a brave call on Clee in the summer - we can't afford passengers.

if we do to get a 25 year old with his ability much of the budget would've gone

It's very rare we actually upgrade when we make these calls. I'd probably keep Clee until he can't walk in this scenario.

[Mick]

Nicky Clee can often get us a result in the 15 minutes he is on the pitch.............at the moment there is nobody better in the squad at coming on an making an impact (maybe Rankine if he is on the bench)

[PukkaPieman]

My understanding is that Nicky needs a minor groin op and would be back in 4-5 weeks fully fit.
When fit he makes such a huge difference to our side, as proven over years.
He still has at least 2-3 years in him I think especially if he is used more as an impact player.

All teams can be iumproved, its about players and their ability and form. I also think we play better with a 4231 formation, when we play 442 our passing game deteriorates.

I thought we looked a little rusty on tuesday having not played and only trained once since Colchester, which itself was mentally very sapping the way it ended.

Let's hope that blew the cobwebs away.The players need support and lifting at the moment, not all this sniping from the usual negative individuals on here.

My cup is still at least half full.

[eightiesrobin]

Since the end of the purple patch on 31/01/2015, the record in league games reads thus:

Played 37
Won 10
Drawn 7
Lost 20

Scored 36
Conceded 61

Those are some grim stats; whether you look at them through rose-tinted specs or not, it's relegation form.  It's 37 points in 37 games, with less than one goal scored per game, with no net improvements in the squad year on year. Those that are contributing are essentially those that played in the Conference North, with honourable mentions for Rankine and Deasy.

[PukkaPieman]

There's lies. damn lies and statistics.

Here's another,... last season the highest relegated side had averaged 0.98 points per game.

This year,... we are averaging 1.13 points per game which would see us stay up, despite loads of injuries.

Last year exited FA cup at 1st round
This year exited in 2nd round, but only just having beaten another league club.

Glass still half full facepalm.

[Hash]

hears another on if i have one beer i am  fine if i have two i am  drunk hows that for stats

[VofD]

And how many times did Lawrie give the ball away.That is the trouble with no competition for places, duffers play week in, week out.

Nice to see a few other Lawrie knockers further up this post. Vastly, vastly overated by SinnOUT.

Even if Lawrie is not playing well, why is it "nice to see" people knocking him? Further proof that you are a warped and deeply unpleasant individual.

and "Season's Greetings" to you  

[Paul Cain's Chip Pan]

There's no need to keep proving it....

[Jimmy]

I think we are at about the same level as last season,with the bonus of beating a Leauge side in the cup,however this season we have had a lot of injuries last season we didn't.

[taxi Phil]

hears another on if i have one beer i am  fine if i have two i am  drunk hows that for stats

Is that gallons Stu ?

[distancetraveller]

Balls to stats.. the bottom line is the squad needs strengthening. Nothing more needs to be said

[B. 4D]

Balls to stats.. the bottom line is the squad needs strengthening. Nothing more needs to be said

I do think we need to strengthen the squad Ray, but where do we start.
My only problem in loan players, do we get the commitment.
We do have players who frustrate us, but we all know they want to do well for the side.
I don't think we have one player who doesn't care.
That has to be a positive.
Bet Chelsea wish they had.

[VofD]

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There's no need to keep proving it....
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F*****G Saddo, you are.   

[Mick]

Balls to stats.. the bottom line is the squad needs strengthening. Nothing more needs to be said

I do think we need to strengthen the squad Ray, but where do we start.
My only problem in loan players, do we get the commitment.
We do have players who frustrate us, but we all know they want to do well for the side.

I don't think we have one player who doesn't care.
That has to be a positive.
Bet Chelsea wish they had.

I don't think anyone will disagree. - but there are also some who will say they don't want to be relegated with a great bunch of lads either

When everyone fit we should be ok but need to keep a close eye on any major improvements at Fax, Southport, Boreham etc who could all be bringing fresh faces in