| Starting XI v Hudds 12:43 - Sep 3 with 20582 views | TipperaryDale |
Basing this on the fact I don't think we'll have any new signings, or at least new signing that are going to be on the pitch, what does everyone's starting team look like?
For me it would be
Bazunu
McLaughlin, McShane, O' Connell, Keohane
Ryan, Lund
Newby, Morley, Baah,
Done
Subs: Lynch, Dunne, McNulty, Rathbone, Brierley, Dooley, Tavares
It's not a complete catastrophe, but we are incredibly light up top whichever way you look at it. Had to pick one of Rathbone and Morley, and I'm not sure on the former's fitness. |  | | |  |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 12:50 - Sep 3 with 9308 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
Is our new GK still on International duty?
Lunch in Goal? |  | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 12:56 - Sep 3 with 9278 views | TipperaryDale |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 12:50 - Sep 3 by Yorkshire_Dale |
Is our new GK still on International duty?
Lunch in Goal? |
Doubt he'll have time for that against Hudds. | | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 18:16 - Sep 3 with 8985 views | MancDale |
We've got some decent players but let's be honest the squad as it is wouldn't survive in league 2 nevermind league 1. Feel sorry for BBM. He's potentially a really good manager who isn't being given a chance. | | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 16:39 - Sep 4 with 8599 views | fermin |
Just listened to the full BBM interview on iFollow. In summary, for those without access:
Lund is out injured, but Rathbone should be back from injury, though is behind on fitness. Hull's offer for Rathbone was way below our valution and so was turned down.
Overall he thinks we are about a month behind other clubs fitness-wise because we were one of the last out of furlough. Huddersfield will be a lot further ahead because they have been playing across the summer.
BBM did not want Andy Thorpe to leave but he has decided at his age to concentrate on private practice. However, he has agreed to help out until we get someone new in. BBM thinks Andy Thorpe should get a proper send-off at some point and be given some sort of (honorary) role in the future as he has been a big part of the club. [Post edited 4 Sep 2020 16:40]
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 17:19 - Sep 4 with 8486 views | jonahwhereru |
Think you are pretty close there Tipp.
With the news on Lund,and Rathbone lacking fitness I would play Rathbone and Dooley. Have Newby upfront with Done and Baah on the bench. Just think if Ollie’s not going to last 90 minutes I would prefer Dooley on from the start. Then switch him inside to allow Baah to replace Rathbone.
I like Newby, his style reminds me of Nick Powell. If he emulates him it’s happy days.
Seems strange, in my mind this is like the last pre season friendly against a decent side rather than a competitive game.
In any event UTD | | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 17:33 - Sep 4 with 8426 views | 442Dale |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 16:39 - Sep 4 by fermin |
Just listened to the full BBM interview on iFollow. In summary, for those without access:
Lund is out injured, but Rathbone should be back from injury, though is behind on fitness. Hull's offer for Rathbone was way below our valution and so was turned down.
Overall he thinks we are about a month behind other clubs fitness-wise because we were one of the last out of furlough. Huddersfield will be a lot further ahead because they have been playing across the summer.
BBM did not want Andy Thorpe to leave but he has decided at his age to concentrate on private practice. However, he has agreed to help out until we get someone new in. BBM thinks Andy Thorpe should get a proper send-off at some point and be given some sort of (honorary) role in the future as he has been a big part of the club. [Post edited 4 Sep 2020 16:40]
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Thanks for the summary. Good to hear BBM’s thoughts on Andy Thorpe. He’ll go down as one of the longest serving employees that’s ever worked for the club, very unsung but deserves real recognition.
Did BBM give any details around where he thinks we are short and where we are up to with possible recruits? His points about furlough have been made before, it’s something he wants to make clear and, again, it’s something out of his control. The decisions made by the club should have no bearing on thoughts about how the manager is doing for the forthcoming months.
Right now those interviews should be available in full, to everyone. |  |
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 17:50 - Sep 4 with 8361 views | nordenblue |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 17:33 - Sep 4 by 442Dale |
Thanks for the summary. Good to hear BBM’s thoughts on Andy Thorpe. He’ll go down as one of the longest serving employees that’s ever worked for the club, very unsung but deserves real recognition.
Did BBM give any details around where he thinks we are short and where we are up to with possible recruits? His points about furlough have been made before, it’s something he wants to make clear and, again, it’s something out of his control. The decisions made by the club should have no bearing on thoughts about how the manager is doing for the forthcoming months.
Right now those interviews should be available in full, to everyone. |
Does anyone know exactly why we're one of the last clubs to come off Furlough,as its clearly hampered our/BBMs preparation,especially on the recruitment front im guessing,not to mention fitness wise | | | |
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 17:53 - Sep 4 with 8355 views | rochdaleriddler |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 17:50 - Sep 4 by nordenblue |
Does anyone know exactly why we're one of the last clubs to come off Furlough,as its clearly hampered our/BBMs preparation,especially on the recruitment front im guessing,not to mention fitness wise |
Saving a few grand, costing potentially way more down the line? |  |
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 17:58 - Sep 4 with 8322 views | nordenblue |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 17:53 - Sep 4 by rochdaleriddler |
Saving a few grand, costing potentially way more down the line? |
There's some belters at the club at the minute clearly business orientated, jesus fooking wept... let's try and save a couple of grand to ultimately fook us up royal for the season of all seasons ahead,and cost us god knows how much more if we get relegated | | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 18:31 - Sep 4 with 8213 views | NorthernDale |
I have to agree that DB financial decision making as to some extent damaged our prospects this season. Listening to BBM saying it will be closer to the end of the transfer window is worrying, if we don't get our targets.
I have to agree with the general team selection tomorrow, because we have little else,
Bazunu
McLaughlin, McShane, O' Connell, Keohane
Ryan, Morley Brierley
Newby,
Baah, Done
Subs: Lynch, Dunne, McNulty, Rathbone, Mialkowski , Dooley, Tavares | | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 18:43 - Sep 4 with 8180 views | finberty |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 18:31 - Sep 4 by NorthernDale |
I have to agree that DB financial decision making as to some extent damaged our prospects this season. Listening to BBM saying it will be closer to the end of the transfer window is worrying, if we don't get our targets.
I have to agree with the general team selection tomorrow, because we have little else,
Bazunu
McLaughlin, McShane, O' Connell, Keohane
Ryan, Morley Brierley
Newby,
Baah, Done
Subs: Lynch, Dunne, McNulty, Rathbone, Mialkowski , Dooley, Tavares |
Yep. Crying out for an Alby-type to put some experienced physicality up-top. Forget the age of the guy, didn't he score against Premier League defenders last season? |  | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 19:29 - Sep 4 with 8088 views | macro |
Damage could already be done. We have undoubtedly the weakest squad in the division. I understand the financial issues but every other club has been more pro-active. Unfortunately the top brass have been far too conservative. They need to remember that relegation would be financial suicide |  | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 19:33 - Sep 4 with 8067 views | SuddenLad |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 19:29 - Sep 4 by macro |
Damage could already be done. We have undoubtedly the weakest squad in the division. I understand the financial issues but every other club has been more pro-active. Unfortunately the top brass have been far too conservative. They need to remember that relegation would be financial suicide |
With regard to your final sentence, the same view isn't held by some people at the club. |  |
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 19:39 - Sep 4 with 8050 views | fermin |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 17:33 - Sep 4 by 442Dale |
Thanks for the summary. Good to hear BBM’s thoughts on Andy Thorpe. He’ll go down as one of the longest serving employees that’s ever worked for the club, very unsung but deserves real recognition.
Did BBM give any details around where he thinks we are short and where we are up to with possible recruits? His points about furlough have been made before, it’s something he wants to make clear and, again, it’s something out of his control. The decisions made by the club should have no bearing on thoughts about how the manager is doing for the forthcoming months.
Right now those interviews should be available in full, to everyone. |
From memory I think he said we were looking up front (no surprise) and that we might be getting a loan in early next week.
Most of the interview is covered on https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2020/september/bbm--pre-hudderdfield_carabao- | | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 20:05 - Sep 4 with 8001 views | macro |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 19:33 - Sep 4 by SuddenLad |
With regard to your final sentence, the same view isn't held by some people at the club. |
Which is very, very short sighted. The huge drop in TV money would be a real issue. I'm not saying that we need to overspend or go crazy but at least show some ambition. BBM shouldn't be saying a fortnight after his last interview exactly the same thing regarding signings. | | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 20:12 - Sep 4 with 7971 views | 442Dale |
Yeah, saw that, ta. Others have mentioned comments about the squad size, was wondering what his words were and what his general demeanour was on that subject. | |
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 20:13 - Sep 4 with 7973 views | Thacks_Rabbits |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 20:05 - Sep 4 by macro |
Which is very, very short sighted. The huge drop in TV money would be a real issue. I'm not saying that we need to overspend or go crazy but at least show some ambition. BBM shouldn't be saying a fortnight after his last interview exactly the same thing regarding signings. |
What price are Huddersfield to win by 4 or more tomorrow. Got to be worth a punt ( I said punt not CEO) |  |
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 20:21 - Sep 4 with 7950 views | AtThePeake |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 18:43 - Sep 4 by finberty |
Yep. Crying out for an Alby-type to put some experienced physicality up-top. Forget the age of the guy, didn't he score against Premier League defenders last season? |
Yes. But he also only scored 4 against League One defenders.
We need someone who offers more on a consistent basis. |  |
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 14:28 - Sep 5 with 7539 views | DaleiLama |
The official version
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 14:36 - Sep 5 with 7470 views | Dale23years |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 14:28 - Sep 5 by DaleiLama |
The official version
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Weakest squad in the league ( in the term depth and quality of subs available)
How can Bottomley and the board find this acceptable, hard questions need to be ask by the trust, but I won't hold my breath on that account.
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 14:57 - Sep 5 with 7314 views | nordenblue |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 14:36 - Sep 5 by Dale23years |
Weakest squad in the league ( in the term depth and quality of subs available)
How can Bottomley and the board find this acceptable, hard questions need to be ask by the trust, but I won't hold my breath on that account.
Feel for BBM |
There's more chance of us signing Holt and Lambert back for the season.... | | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 14:58 - Sep 5 with 7304 views | funkkk |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 14:36 - Sep 5 by Dale23years |
Weakest squad in the league ( in the term depth and quality of subs available)
How can Bottomley and the board find this acceptable, hard questions need to be ask by the trust, but I won't hold my breath on that account.
Feel for BBM |
Wow, that bench. Crazy to think this is the start of the season, still feels like we're a few weeks away. Hopefully we can add some strength in depth before the league season starts. |  | | |
| Starting XI v Hudds on 15:25 - Sep 5 with 7008 views | DaleiLama |
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| Starting XI v Hudds on 15:27 - Sep 5 with 6978 views | SuddenLad |
Goal disallowed. Matt Done scores and has it ruled out. Unfairly I think. | |
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