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Before the start of the season, I took an opportunity to ask Moly what differences there were in the camp now that GM had arrived. Obviously he was bound to give a positive response, but he genuinely felt that last season he was at times frustrated and confused about his role in the team. He said there was quite a negative approach and that he didn't feel encouraged to play with freedom and take the game to the opposition."We started every game with a point and holding onto that point was a priority" he said, or words to that effect.I do remember him on several occasions playing very deep and looking quite lost last season.So I do think this season's more positive style under GM has benefited Moly a great deal.
Quote from: Pancho Regan on March 12, 2024, 02:47:39 pmBefore the start of the season, I took an opportunity to ask Moly what differences there were in the camp now that GM had arrived. Obviously he was bound to give a positive response, but he genuinely felt that last season he was at times frustrated and confused about his role in the team. He said there was quite a negative approach and that he didn't feel encouraged to play with freedom and take the game to the opposition."We started every game with a point and holding onto that point was a priority" he said, or words to that effect.I do remember him on several occasions playing very deep and looking quite lost last season.So I do think this season's more positive style under GM has benefited Moly a great deal.They were all confused under Schofield. So what you posted about what Molly told you sounds exactly as I saw it on the pitch.
Before the start of the season, I took an opportunity to ask Moly what differences there were in the camp now that GM had arrived. Obviously he was bound to give a positive response, but he genuinely felt that last season he was at times frustrated and confused about his role in the team. He said there was quite a negative approach and that he didn't feel encouraged to play with freedom and take the game to the opposition."We started every game with a point and holding onto that point was a priority" he said, or words to that effect.I do remember him on several occasions playing very deep and looking quite lost last season.So I do think this season's more positive style under GM has benefited Moly a great deal.
Molly is a bit hit and miss, and tends to leave us exposed when he loses possession, but imo we are more threatening when he is in the team. He’s far more effective than Hurst for instance who a lot of people seem to rave about.
I think the thing Moly needs to work on is looking up and increasing his awareness and vision. Up to recently, he's been predominatly head down with premeditated decision making with trying to get shots off or percentage crosses. Copps was blessed with more allround vision and awareness, backed by his great skill bringing others into play resulting in better decision making. Whilst I don't think Molly can reach those heights, he has potential to improve to increase his strike rate and assists.
I'm not ITK with the club or anything, but I know someone who works with a childhood friend of Moly's. Today they've told me he's been offered a contract, but Moly isn't sure whether he's going to accept and he has some interest from Australia.Take it with all the usual pinches of salt you need.
If he could get a decent deal there, that’s an amazing lifestyle change. Not sure of wage structure but he’s probably not going to earn much more than we would be offering but living over there would be the real draw. A League seems to be getting stronger each year as well. Feels like top end League One level? That’s a step up for him.
He'd be mad not to go to Oz if he's got an opportunity.
Nope, as I said I'm not itk with anyone at the club at all like some on there seem to be. Just sharing what I've been told, have no way to know how accurate it is.Didn't realise Schofield was down there. Assistant at Central Coast Mariners, apparently. 2nd in the A-League.