bobness Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, CircleSeven said: Nonsense. I’ve recently obtained a secret photo of some of our promising youngsters just getting integrated with the main squad…. It will definitely bring the average age down… Who photoshopped out the crutches? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kameron Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Foolish maintaining such an ageing squad given that we play two games a week most weeks. Fitness has played a big part in our lack of consistency in recent seasons, he appears to have learnt nothing from last season so I’ll say it again for the umpteenth time, Moore won’t get us promoted as long as he’s an hole in his ass. Signing ageing players, putting too much emphasis on opposing teams and no plan B is not a recipe for promotion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 good young players usually cost money so they only way to get them in is on loan as i expect we'll do before the season starts ......its ridiculous to suggest that moore doesnt trust them judging on who he signed last season 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteOwl91 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Hard balance Many young players clubs gamble on don’t make the grade especially immediately. odd ones go on to be sold for money. For a club and fan base demanding promotion, youth isn’t where you’d hedge your bets as a manager, tried and proven mainly is. Maybe if we fail to get promoted a couple of times our philosophy may change due to more financial constraints, which would then lower expectations potentially and allow that approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modboy Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Many past managers and players have said the weight of expectation from the Hillsborough crowd can be too much for younger players. We have to trust in Moore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The coach Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 I don’t think Moore knows how to get promoted full stop..nothin to do with the age of the players 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Morgan Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 4 hours ago, zorbatheowl said: You win nothing with kids a famous manager once said. Was never a manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy Nickelarse Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 hours ago, DoesJackHunt said: It’s because they steal things and tell lies And drive too fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorbatheowl Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 28 minutes ago, Dexter Morgan said: Was never a manager Old news mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick70 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Bet he’d love to give young ones a chance….unfortunately the pressure from the top to go up is too much for a slow build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evaowl Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, Mick70 said: Bet he’d love to give young ones a chance….unfortunately the pressure from the top to go up is too much for a slow build Agree. Any SWFC manager, managing us in the third tier has massive pressure from all quarters to get results immediately - very few clubs have a genuine long term strategy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinger208b Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 6 hours ago, zorbatheowl said: You win nothing with kids a famous manager once said. Which manager?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 8 hours ago, Siggijonsson said: When Moore joined I thought we would at least develop a more balanced squad in terms of age. You do need experienced players (Bannan etc) but it needs balancing with the energy and enthusiasm of younger players. Plus as a player ages it is only natural they become more injury prone. However, 1 1/2 years on the average age of our current first team must still one of the oldest in the division. For example, probably our strongest current first team 11 (assuming Moore again goes for the 3-5-2 system) has an average age of of exactly 30 (see below) Gk - Stockdale (36) Cd - Palmer (30) Cd - Heneghan (28) Cd - Iorfa (26) Rwb - Hunt (31) Lwb - Johnson (31) Dm - Luongo (29) - if he stays Cm - Byers (26) Am - Bannan (32) St - Windass (28) St - Gregory (33) I realise the transfer window still has a long way to go but just a look at the recent transfers and gossip. We are linked to Rotherham’s 30 year old striker Smith, whereas today Barnsley sign a good young player like Luca Connell (21) on a free transfer from Celtic. Only one of these players has the potential to develop further so that they are a good championship player if we should go up and/or potentially bring in a good future transfer fee (and it’s not Smith). The current transfer policy does seems very short term(ist), it doesn’t help us financially (as we never get fees for any of our leaving players) and finally It seems to be driven by Moore who prefers older experienced players (like many of his predecessors). A worried Owls fan Now isn’t the time to judge. Let’s wait until he finished his recruitment before we give our opinion on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shandypants Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 4 hours ago, The coach said: I don’t think Moore knows how to get promoted full stop..nothin to do with the age of the players Silly comment. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Uniform Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Other than Lukuhay. Who did it in a detrimental way. Moore has been the most consistent manager when it comes to bringing through youth players. The younger signings will come later in the window once squads start to settle down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 6 hours ago, Mick70 said: Bet he’d love to give young ones a chance….unfortunately the pressure from the top to go up is too much for a slow build By the fans as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 7 hours ago, The coach said: I don’t think Moore knows how to get promoted full stop..nothin to do with the age of the players You won one Subbuteto game and all of a sudden your a top coach making insightful remarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1867tim Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 10 hours ago, markg said: I'm sure we'd all be patient with our manager, I mean it's what we do isn't it. Fixed it for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casbahowl Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Times change ………… Better training methods, diet, overall fitness, attitude & medical advances have all played a part in extending an athlete’s career ………… It’s not long since we used to revel in the stories of Wednesday legend’s drinking habits & nightclub antics ….. A ruptured ACL was career ending even in the 90’s …………Bazza & Lee Gregory are perhaps the best example’s we have ………….. We live in different times… We need to stop judging today’s footballer’s by yesterday’s standards! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 13 hours ago, Asio otus said: We need to produce our own long term obviously , most young prospects cost money and finding free gems is pretty rare. Some clubs find young free gems and low cost prospect's year after year So why can't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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