Barberphobia

Was for JJ.

The Miracle of Castel di Sangro, a book by Joe McGinniss describes the rise and fall of a small Italian football club. Excellent read and, without giving too much away, money is involved.

They're obviously doing something right in training, because Jordan actually looks like a footballer again. Fitter, sharper and contributing all over the pitch.

Dean Barrick, thought he looked like a proper intelligent footballer when he first played. Still had a decent career though.

Sure I remember some Twins aganst Barnsley...

Was discussed on EFL highlights on Quest that evening.

Well, it's bound to be Garry Monk's fault. All the cash has obviously gone into his and his mates' severance packages......

I did notice in his first season here that he seemed to be the only one on the pitch doing any talking and trying to organise the team. Seems to have dropped off since - not sure he's been told to keep quiet.

Question. Has Mr Monk dictated that all the SWFC teams should play the same system so there is (supposedly) a seamless transition through the age groups? Do these results suggest that we don't have the correct players for this, the coaches aren't able to caoch it or a bit of both?

Looks like a combination of halogen lamps to generate heat and LED UV to encourage growth.

I wasn't the slightest bit nervous, I knew the outcome of the shootout was inevitable as soon as the whistle blew.

You also have to consider, especially in the current climate, where else would they get such a well paid job? I'm guessing it's considerably more than a Tesco delivery driver.

https://youtu.be/FBnSWJHawQQ

This was actually something that Jos brought up. He said that Dutch players are taught from an early age to analyse the situation on the pitch and alter tactics accordingly, which is one of the reasons he was not very animated on the touchline. He said UK players need telling all the time what to do. You see this all the time at Hillsborough, when it seems obvious what players should be doing, but stick to what they have been told.

Might have been a struggle 30 years ago......