New CB

[scawsby steve]

I think it was more a case of a game management issue from the management team rather than pointing fingers at the defence personally.

Have another look at the highlights, NC. The 1st and 3rd goals were awful.

[selby]

  When you end up with McGrath and Grehan trying to see a game out you are grasping at straws.

[ncRover]

I think it was more a case of a game management issue from the management team rather than pointing fingers at the defence personally.

Have another look at the highlights, NC. The 1st and 3rd goals were awful.

To me after a dominant first half where Wigan were dead and buried, the lads looked like they came out with no idea what to do when they got the ball. There was no control, which is what we needed.

He could have made the midfield more compact and hard to play through. Or looked to have kept the ball a bit and tired them out. It was just the usual harried approach.

[Colemans Left Hook]

I just hope he hasn't got tattoos on his neck

[jm291]

Dan Scarr

[ncRover]

Dan Scarr

His recent career experience suggests he’s not going to be coming to a team 22nd in League One. More so top end League One.

[GazLaz]

Dan Scarr

I hope it is him and not a name I’ve heard mentioned.

[sedwardsdrfc]

  When you end up with McGrath and Grehan trying to see a game out you are grasping at straws.

I honestly don’t know what Pearson has done wrong to be out the side. Is he injuries? No way McGarth or Grehan should be ahead of him.

Under Grant we have a habit of sidelining new signings only to realise later they are decent (Gotts anyone)

[Chris Black come back]

Dan Scarr

Started today for Wrexham.

[jm291]

Dan Scarr

I hope it is him and not a name I’ve heard mentioned.

Care to share the name?

[selby]

We have one of the top defenders in the second division this season statistically and one of the top central defenders in the National League North last season played in and got MOM's in our first team at 17 yrs old and has not had a sniff here for two seasons and had three days pre season with us before being loaned out to Harrogate which was just enough time for him to grab his gear and make way for others we hadn't a clue how good they were, and if we did massively overestimated them as being division 1 standard.
  There are some good agents about, and love clubs like us.
   So now we have another go after McGrath, Grehan an Pearson who is the best defender of the three and bring a fourth in who like the others might be no better than the one, (but we mope he is) we played as a17 year old, and have never made the impression Anderson did who was also side lined for long periods, until we stumbled on a successful combination.

[Thorney]

Dan Scarr

Not a bloody chance in hell we will get dan scarr (unfortunatly)

He just played 84 mins for wrexham today.

Wouldnt of started if a move away was already in the pipeline

[Thorney]

Seen a rumour that it could be Tom McIntyre.

Which claiming he won 2 promotions is a bit of a false claim given he only played in 1 match for 1 of those and started 4 out of 10 matches for the other.

Pompey are also looking to part ways with him before the end of the window. Even started 2 academy players on the bench instead of him

[5minstogo]

It's not McIntyre or Monstma apparently

[Padge_DRFC]

Is the CB to replace McGrath or get Bailey back in midfield is the question

[ncRover]

Is the CB to replace McGrath or get Bailey back in midfield is the question

He’s said it’s to get Bailey back in midfield.

[sedwardsdrfc]

Is the CB to replace McGrath or get Bailey back in midfield is the question

Midfield looks good and we have options with Robinson looking like a good signing. Bailey wins all his headers cleanly and is just so solid back there it’s like having Andy Butler back. We weaken the team if Bailey moves forward and McGarth weeks playing. Almost pointless signing a new CB if we stick with our weak link

[sedwardsdrfc]

Is the CB to replace McGrath or get Bailey back in midfield is the question

He’s said it’s to get Bailey back in midfield.

Jesus we really are going to have to score 10 a game to stay up then!! Ffs I’m losing confidence in Grants decision making it’s so obvious that’s a bad move

[Chris Black come back]

Close back next month and gives us different midfield option to see games out.

[Nudga]

Is the CB to replace McGrath or get Bailey back in midfield is the question

He’s said it’s to get Bailey back in midfield.

If that's the case, and the new CB isn't a left footer we are truly in the shit.

[Chris Black come back]

I know people want to find a single point of failure in the hope when this is addressed we will be fine. McGrath might have had some tough rides the last few months but he isn’t the problem. The unit isn’t as a whole very effective on a consistent basis. We are not set up to aid any defensive unit. That’s the overall approach, that just changing the personnel can only partially rectify.

[5minstogo]

Is the CB to replace McGrath or get Bailey back in midfield is the question

He’s said it’s to get Bailey back in midfield.

If that's the case, and the new CB isn't a left footer we are truly in the shit.

If it's who I'm led to believe it is we really haven't improved this problem area.

[StocksArmy]

The flack McGrath is getting is shocking. He’s 22, still learning and being hung out to dry by McCanns recruitment. You’ve got full backs who allow wingers to cross at will and has had dead legs Pearson to his right since COR went back. What chance has the lad got? He’s looked ok to me in the last 2 games. We would have been 0-2 down early doors yesterday if it wasn’t for him. Speaking just on players who are regular starters how Sterry, Maxwell and Pearson get less stick is beyond me. The 3 of them are league 2 at best. I can’t believe how a lot don’t see it.

[Cramby10]

Is the CB to replace McGrath or get Bailey back in midfield is the question

Midfield looks good and we have options with Robinson looking like a good signing. Bailey wins all his headers cleanly and is just so solid back there it’s like having Andy Butler back. We weaken the team if Bailey moves forward and McGarth weeks playing. Almost pointless signing a new CB if we stick with our weak link

agree with this wholeheartedly. I find GM’s comments really alarming. As one particular poster says, you’re only as good as your weakest player. And McGrath stands out like a sore thumb. He’s an absolute liability, being at fault for a ridiculous number of goals this season. He gets dragged out of position countless times, dives in too often and has no pace to cover. I just don’t think he’s very bright either. Highlighted by his embarrassing celebration of his goal.
As for Bailey, it would be a real act of self harm trying to shoehorn him back into midfield and therefore weakening an already weak back line. He made the game look so easy and effortless. He was outstanding on his side of the pitch. He’s a knack of being in the right place at the right time. And what I noticed yesterday he hardly ever had to jump to win any headers against their number 9. He just used his strength to muscle him out the way until it dropped on his head. It’s a real skill for a lad who isn’t massive in stature. I always think about Canavarro as the type of player he is. He’s easily our best defender. I can’t say that about in midfield though…

[Colemans Left Hook]

I just hope he hasn't got tattoos on his neck

Well Lincoln have signed not the green monster but the Bromley Monster (see my commentary on the Chessie Bromley game)  right lump of ........  Darren Moore Mark 2 ?

Lincoln have a tattoo man defender who they only signed at the start of the season he's 33 yo. He has been making one or two mistakes recently. He was caught for pace early on against Burton on Thursday when he pulled the blokes shirt at the neck and got away giving the penalty. I only saw the first 25 minutes of that game but Burton are no pushovers.

When Plymouth released him I thought we should sign him. I remember he has scored at least one header against us at our place. He had a good spell of scoring a few years ago.

They scrambled a 2-1 win against Burton. By the way they are losing 5 to 6 thousand pounds a week.  Their potential new owner is having his due diligence done now.

Maybe I am wrong  and it's not him just hope the loan means his tattoos can stay at Lincoln. Wouldn't for a moment say I hate tatoos.

[RugbyRover]

Is the CB to replace McGrath or get Bailey back in midfield is the question

Midfield looks good and we have options with Robinson looking like a good signing. Bailey wins all his headers cleanly and is just so solid back there it’s like having Andy Butler back. We weaken the team if Bailey moves forward and McGarth weeks playing. Almost pointless signing a new CB if we stick with our weak link

agree with this wholeheartedly. I find GM’s comments really alarming. As one particular poster says, you’re only as good as your weakest player. And McGrath stands out like a sore thumb. He’s an absolute liability, being at fault for a ridiculous number of goals this season. He gets dragged out of position countless times, dives in too often and has no pace to cover. I just don’t think he’s very bright either. Highlighted by his embarrassing celebration of his goal.
As for Bailey, it would be a real act of self harm trying to shoehorn him back into midfield and therefore weakening an already weak back line. He made the game look so easy and effortless. He was outstanding on his side of the pitch. He’s a knack of being in the right place at the right time. And what I noticed yesterday he hardly ever had to jump to win any headers against their number 9. He just used his strength to muscle him out the way until it dropped on his head. It’s a real skill for a lad who isn’t massive in stature. I always think about Canavarro as the type of player he is. He’s easily our best defender. I can’t say that about in midfield though…

 

[ncRover]

Didn’t the goal line block from McGrath stem from him getting out paced with a ball in behind him anyway?

What we miss in general is some recovery pace in that back line. We don’t need another Anderson, Wood, Jones type IMO because Bailey is fine at the head it, kick it stuff anyway whilst offering more.

What we missed yesterday from a centre back was someone looking to put their foot on the ball and calm it down maybe? The teams default state no matter what the game state is just to be frantic.

If McGrath can’t go for the Hollywood ball or act like a hard man he’s clueless. And he is much slower than was made out last season when he was hyped up.

[GazLaz]

Didn’t the goal line block from McGrath stem from him getting out paced with a ball in behind him anyway?

What we miss in general is some recovery pace in that back line. We don’t need another Anderson, Wood, Jones type IMO because Bailey is fine at the head it, kick it stuff anyway whilst offering more.

What we missed yesterday from a centre back was someone looking to put their foot on the ball and calm it down maybe? The teams default state no matter what the game state is just to be frantic.

If McGrath can’t go for the Hollywood ball or act like a hard man he’s clueless. And he is much slower than was made out last season when he was hyped up.

Your defenders touch the ball the most. Imperative they can all pass forward. The absolute starting point for recruiting defenders.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

The flack McGrath is getting is shocking. He’s 22, still learning and being hung out to dry by McCanns recruitment. You’ve got full backs who allow wingers to cross at will and has had dead legs Pearson to his right since COR went back. What chance has the lad got? He’s looked ok to me in the last 2 games. We would have been 0-2 down early doors yesterday if it wasn’t for him. Speaking just on players who are regular starters how Sterry, Maxwell and Pearson get less stick is beyond me. The 3 of them are league 2 at best. I can’t believe how a lot don’t see it.

Tend to agree with that. Up to half time and maybe beyond, he was making a case for MOM.

He certainly benefits with someone alongside him who organises the back line and keeps him in check positionally. 

So, with Bailey the captain deployed to that take that job on, we earn a clean sheet at Wimbledon and a further 60 mins v Wigan.  McCann says we go quiet at the back. So isn't Bailey being vocal enough?

Clearly there was a lapse at 3-0 but it's so difficult to opportion blame on any one individually including the manager.

[Draytonian III]

We have one of the top defenders in the second division this season statistically and one of the top central defenders in the National League North last season played in and got MOM's in our first team at 17 yrs old and has not had a sniff here for two seasons and had three days pre season with us before being loaned out to Harrogate which was just enough time for him to grab his gear and make way for others we hadn't a clue how good they were, and if we did massively overestimated them as being division 1 standard.
  There are some good agents about, and love clubs like us.
   So now we have another go after McGrath, Grehan an Pearson who is the best defender of the three and bring a fourth in who like the others might be no better than the one, (but we mope he is) we played as a17 year old, and have never made the impression Anderson did who was also side lined for long periods, until we stumbled on a successful combination.

In your first sentence explains it all , “ in the second division and the National League North “ not in Division One against some very very good strikers.