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Title: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Bentley Bullet on December 29, 2024, 10:36:24 pm
What would you say?

I'll go first seeing as it's my idea.

I would say, purely as an unqualified observer, "Why don't you have Moly and Gibson swapping wings sporadically, It would cause havoc?"
Title: Re: If I could have a Word With Grant
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on December 29, 2024, 11:01:40 pm
Well they have done in the past but, when they have, has it resulted in them getting better quality crosses in?

Maybe they're reluctant to do it cos they think it reduces the chances of them scoring by cutting inside??

Agree though, it does seem a more obvious thing to do more often.

Sometimes you could also send Ironside out wide (as SO'D did with McCammon) with Moly, Gibson or Hurst going inside.

I'd ask him to use tactical stoppages more often when things start going wrong. Just to make sure we reset and remind players what they should be doing.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: dknward2 on December 29, 2024, 11:05:11 pm
Is it time to let moly have time on bench as grant did to a player earlier in the season so he can gain a prospective of the game from a different view and understand why he hasn’t been effecting the game as much
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on December 29, 2024, 11:11:03 pm
Is it time to let moly have time on bench as grant did to a player earlier in the season so he can gain a prospective of the game from a different view and understand why he hasn’t been effecting the game as much

As Gibson will be out, Moly on the left and Emmanuel on the right...with two main objectives...by line and box.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: dickos1 on December 29, 2024, 11:11:54 pm
Just keep the same formation as today, swap hurst for Gibson as he’s suspended, and let’s have a bit of continuity. We played well today, that team will get better n better
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: GazLaz on December 29, 2024, 11:14:30 pm
Why would you play Moly on the left when he can’t beat a man on the outside?
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Lesonthewest on December 29, 2024, 11:19:28 pm
Is league 2 tougher to get out of than you thought it would be.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Nudga on December 29, 2024, 11:36:30 pm
I would ask him if he wanted a beer then ask if he's still enjoying the job..
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: mushRTID on December 29, 2024, 11:39:06 pm
I would ask his thinking behind renewing both Close and Westbrooke, then remind him there are a lot of us still behind him and to keep going.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Janso on December 29, 2024, 11:39:59 pm
Is it time to let moly have time on bench as grant did to a player earlier in the season so he can gain a prospective of the game from a different view and understand why he hasn’t been effecting the game as much

As Gibson will be out, Moly on the left and Emmanuel on the right...with two main objectives...by line and box.

When does Emmanuel's contract run out?
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Avsuptem on December 30, 2024, 08:19:37 am
I would tell him.he is doing a fantastic job, he is the best manager outside of the Premiership, that I have absolute faith in him getting us promoted and not to care a jot about the miserable pessimists who are criticising him.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: DonnyOsmond on December 30, 2024, 09:19:45 am
Is it time to let moly have time on bench as grant did to a player earlier in the season so he can gain a prospective of the game from a different view and understand why he hasn’t been effecting the game as much

As Gibson will be out, Moly on the left and Emmanuel on the right...with two main objectives...by line and box.

Because our crossing ability looks so good.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: drfchound on December 30, 2024, 09:23:45 am
Is it time to let moly have time on bench as grant did to a player earlier in the season so he can gain a prospective of the game from a different view and understand why he hasn’t been effecting the game as much

As Gibson will be out, Moly on the left and Emmanuel on the right...with two main objectives...by line and box.

When does Emmanuel's contract run out?

I seem to recall that it is at the end of this season.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: ncRover on December 30, 2024, 09:58:03 am
Is it time to let moly have time on bench as grant did to a player earlier in the season so he can gain a prospective of the game from a different view and understand why he hasn’t been effecting the game as much

As Gibson will be out, Moly on the left and Emmanuel on the right...with two main objectives...by line and box.

When does Emmanuel's contract run out?

I seem to recall that it is at the end of this season.

His contract runs out tomorrow
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Ian Nimmo on December 30, 2024, 10:51:37 am
To make sure we get the ball forward quickly, to make sure all opposing defenders are running backwards to their goal, as opposed to having the time to get everyone back behind the ball.
This is the main reason why we them can’t break teams down.
This is a consistent problem at home.

Has occurred in some away games, but Bradford was a great example of getting the ball forward quickly.



Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: sedwardsdrfc on December 30, 2024, 12:37:28 pm
I’d just say it’s L2 let’s trust ourselves and not overcomplicate the game. Get a settled team don’t get hung up on having loads of possession for the sake of it and if we fancy having 2 strikers on the pitch 442 is a legitimate option.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: oggycompton on December 30, 2024, 12:45:05 pm
Please stop changing the team and tactics every single week with different systems. We aren't Man City
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: drfchound on December 30, 2024, 04:53:33 pm
Is it time to let moly have time on bench as grant did to a player earlier in the season so he can gain a prospective of the game from a different view and understand why he hasn’t been effecting the game as much

As Gibson will be out, Moly on the left and Emmanuel on the right...with two main objectives...by line and box.

When does Emmanuel's contract run out?

I seem to recall that it is at the end of this season.

His contract runs out tomorrow

Really? 
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: graingrover on December 30, 2024, 05:16:53 pm
If this is a serious question then I would just thank him for his work at the club , compliment him on his , positivity , his ambition and his sincerity .I would add that I personally dont see any better threesome than  TB , GB and GM to take up onward and upwards .
From a football point of view I can’t imagine he does not see exactly what spectators see in individuals performance levels .
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: RoverinLincs on December 30, 2024, 05:39:42 pm
I’d ask him if there is any training/ planning/ or thoughts that go into our throw ins?

Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: EasyforDennis on December 30, 2024, 06:23:43 pm
I would ask. Why do we take a player out of the penalty area to stand next to the corner taker which serves no useful purpose.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Metalmicky on December 30, 2024, 07:16:26 pm
I'd ask.... How long do you think you'd survive in a zombie apocalypse?
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Pintolager on December 30, 2024, 07:20:37 pm
I would just say to him that I trust his judgement and good luck to him getting us promoted. The majority of fans are backing you
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Harrogate Rover on December 30, 2024, 07:57:43 pm
'Do you like Circuses Grant?'
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: mpc123 on December 30, 2024, 10:25:46 pm
I'd say keep going Grant it's obvious there is more to come out of this Team, a couple of more signings could ignite another good 2nd half season run.
Only numpties can't see it.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: In the box on December 30, 2024, 10:39:35 pm
Why are you repeating the same mistakes as last season .. not having enough fire power upfront and having to go elsewhere to look for ??
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Michael Shaw on December 31, 2024, 12:17:41 pm
I am sure Josh Emmanuel's contract runs out 30/06/2025.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: NickDRFC on December 31, 2024, 01:12:04 pm
I am sure Josh Emmanuel's contract runs out 30/06/2025.

It was reported at the time as a “short term” deal which would suggest to me that it was half a season, surely a one year deal would have just been reported as a one year deal.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: Usher wide. on December 31, 2024, 01:24:59 pm
“Grant, would you consider playing a 60+ year old in midfield?”.
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: ncRover on December 31, 2024, 02:13:36 pm
I am sure Josh Emmanuel's contract runs out 30/06/2025.

As per transfermarkt, today is the last day of Josh Emmanuel’s contract.

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/josh-emmanuel/profil/spieler/386263
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: DonnyOsmond on December 31, 2024, 02:22:21 pm
https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-boss-grant-mccann-provides-update-on-josh-emmanuel-contract-situation-4921489
Title: Re: If You could have a Word With Grant
Post by: monkeytennis on December 31, 2024, 02:24:51 pm
‘Do you like films about gladiators?’