| the "too many changes" myth 23:42 - Mar 3 with 1337 views | positivity |
we've made 4 or more changes* to the team 17 times, getting a total of 34points (2.00 ppg)
we've made less than 4 changes* 16 times, for 28 points (1.75 ppg)
on the 3 occasions we've made no changes, we accrued a grand total of 0(zero) points...
seems like km knows exactly what we need!
(*disregarding cup games) |  |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 00:24 - Mar 4 with 1188 views | FlittonBlue |
Gosh that is quite the stat regarding zero changes.
Fresh legs certainly paid tonight with the goal coming during the round of substitutions but we had been on the front foot leading up to then. With the exception of Leif I felt the subs were not quite with it which suggests KMc knows the physical condition of some players rather more than a rent-a-quote on twitter!
Its a squad game, I doubt the players think they are being 'dropped' and I believe the freshness and fitness of the squad will be telling over the next 2 months | | | |
| the "too many changes" myth on 01:13 - Mar 4 with 1137 views | Illinoisblue |
As I was saying very loudly before the game, absolutely 100% agreed with the changes from Saturday and was always confident it would work out. 😄 |  |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 07:32 - Mar 4 with 923 views | Vic |
Great stats posi - thank you. That zero change stats are a massive surprise. |  |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 07:37 - Mar 4 with 897 views | chicoazul |
And 6 players are nailed on every week; Walton Furlong Dara Cedric Leif and Azor, which explains in some part how difficult we are to break down. Solid unit. |  |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 07:38 - Mar 4 with 908 views | Swansea_Blue |
People STILL have the mindset that players are being dropped. You’d have thought 3 years would be long enough to notice it’s what he does when he has options to do so.
Thankfully the players buy into it. Not like the huffy Hull 7 who had a strop when he went off lol. |  |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 07:40 - Mar 4 with 898 views | Bobbychase |
Also, just watched the extended highlights from last night. We created loads of really good chances and played some nice stuff. |  |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 07:45 - Mar 4 with 879 views | pointofblue |
Zero points from no changes? I would have never predicted that. | |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 08:02 - Mar 4 with 810 views | ParisBlue |
The "3" being Preston (a), Boro (a) and Wrexham (a) |  |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 08:05 - Mar 4 with 793 views | Cafe_Newman |
... but, but, but tinkerman... |  | | |
| the "too many changes" myth on 08:09 - Mar 4 with 782 views | TownieRob |
Interestingly, I thought there was too many changes last night when I heard the team. The fact we won the suggests KMc made the right call.
That said, had we of drawn 0-0 he left himself room to get hammered for the changes after such a convincing win Saturday.
+3 no one cares. +1 or worse and it was the wrong option.
KMc got it right.. | | | |
| the "too many changes" myth on 09:25 - Mar 4 with 649 views | farkenhell |
| the "too many changes" myth on 07:37 - Mar 4 by chicoazul |
And 6 players are nailed on every week; Walton Furlong Dara Cedric Leif and Azor, which explains in some part how difficult we are to break down. Solid unit. |
Leif didn't start last night.
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| the "too many changes" myth on 10:02 - Mar 4 with 558 views | positivity |
| the "too many changes" myth on 08:02 - Mar 4 by ParisBlue |
The "3" being Preston (a), Boro (a) and Wrexham (a) |
yes, that's the ones, wrexham being after the fa cup game, but no changes from the preceding league game (derby (a) win) | |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 10:12 - Mar 4 with 496 views | Whos_blue |
I always smile when people compliment our magnificent bench, yet when those on the bench make the starting 11, KM has picked the wrong team!
It's a modern phenomena. Myths become fact with the easily swayed jumping on the latest trend to remain somehow relevant.
I don't blame them. It's just modern society's need to have an opinion heard just because you can.
We've heard them all before.
"Too many changes"
"Too slow"
"Two up top"
"Proper bloke, Tabby" (Ok. That was just Mick!) |  |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 10:17 - Mar 4 with 471 views | HighgateBlue |
Really interesting.
Managers are accountable. If last night had not gone well, KMac would have faced flak for making changes.
As it is, we won, yes we may have needed the cavalry in Leif, Mehmeti and to some extent Burns, but those players' legs have been managed, and they are fresher to start next time.
KMac deserves the credit when his calculated decisions go right. Three wins in a row, three clean sheets, newer players gelling well. He deserves the credit, and he gets it.
Mind you, I'll save some credit for Azor, though! What a chap... |  | | |
| the "too many changes" myth on 10:18 - Mar 4 with 462 views | chicoazul |
| the "too many changes" myth on 09:25 - Mar 4 by farkenhell |
Leif didn't start last night.
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Aha yeah I know, carrying a knock. 4 years constant football catching up with him at last. Nailed on when matchfit though. | |
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| the "too many changes" myth on 11:01 - Mar 4 with 381 views | FlittonBlue |
| the "too many changes" myth on 10:17 - Mar 4 by HighgateBlue |
Really interesting.
Managers are accountable. If last night had not gone well, KMac would have faced flak for making changes.
As it is, we won, yes we may have needed the cavalry in Leif, Mehmeti and to some extent Burns, but those players' legs have been managed, and they are fresher to start next time.
KMac deserves the credit when his calculated decisions go right. Three wins in a row, three clean sheets, newer players gelling well. He deserves the credit, and he gets it.
Mind you, I'll save some credit for Azor, though! What a chap... |
To be fair he faced flak for making changes BEFORE the game even started. In some ways its become quite performative the flouncing pre game of certain types - pays to put social media / forums away once the line up has been announce! | | | |
| the "too many changes" myth on 19:40 - Mar 4 with 183 views | armchaircritic59 |
I think it probably just reflects that whoever comes in or is left out, there's quality everywhere you look. | | | |
| the "too many changes" myth on 19:45 - Mar 4 with 161 views | armchaircritic59 |
Oh talking about stats, well here's one, and it's a lot more impressive, and yes, I've checked and doubled check my facts. This was before last nights game, so it's even a touch more impressive now!
League Matches only.
When Nunez starts: 17 games, points 38, PPG 2.23
Not starting: 16 games, points 22, PPG 1.37
As I said, even better after last night! | | | |
| the "too many changes" myth on 19:53 - Mar 4 with 122 views | HighgateBlue |
| the "too many changes" myth on 11:01 - Mar 4 by FlittonBlue |
To be fair he faced flak for making changes BEFORE the game even started. In some ways its become quite performative the flouncing pre game of certain types - pays to put social media / forums away once the line up has been announce! |
Yes, you're right, and when things were not going so well I was not afraid to raise an eyebrow, and even point out that our results were not commensurate with our budget.
Credit where it is due. KMac is as consistent as a metronome. Never too excitable, never angry, he just keeps doing what he thinks is right. I have a lot of respect for that discipline, maturity, and single-mindedness.
It's a marathon, not a sprint, and tortoise-not-hare McKenna knows that more than anyone. And I mean that in the most complimentary of ways. His plan seems to revolve around cleaning up in the back end of the season, when everyone has gelled, everyone knows their roles, and other teams' fitness has become an issue. His 'tinkering' may have just saved enough legs to keep this juggernaut rolling.
I'm sad for what's happened to the FA Cup, but that's been the case for many a year, and ain't Kieran's fault. If we go up, the fact that he made 12 changes to our starting 11 in the Cup (I exaggerate, obviously) will not be something causing us to cry into our multiple pints. Onwards, and let's hope upwards! | | | |
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