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Post by whitesince63 on May 12, 2018 20:22:34 GMT
That's a very fair post Joanna and there's no doubt that there is a massive step up from U23 to Championship. In fairness though, I think most people just wanted the likes of King and Hall tried as subs as nothing else seemed to work. Actually King stood out early last season against Wednesday when we deservedly won but was never seen again for whatever reason. I think if you tried you could actually make your list of failures even longer and probably up to the likes of Cloughie given his recent showing but I think you've also got to bear in mind that there are obviously young players who do come through. As for Parkies ability to assess quality, I think unless you fit his first requirement of handling hoof as a striker, you'll be lucky to ever start. He's not exactly big on skills either is he, so being pacy and skilful, King also doesn't fit the mould. Still, if Ken doesn't get the investment he wants we might be having the same discussion next season because I don't see any of David Lee's team fitting Parkinson's criteria.
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Post by wots on May 12, 2018 20:29:29 GMT
Joanna,
is the intent of your post directed at the reason why Conor Hall was not included in the last game of the season? I think there was some intent to play him against Forest. There is no indication that he was injured, why else would he be absent from the u23's final? I understand that there was a trialist in his place and that too makes no sense. He could have sat on the bench at the very least.
As for the examples that you posted, well, it just shows you how tough it is to make the grade, even at a lower level.
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Post by OohMac on May 12, 2018 21:06:29 GMT
Yeah fair points Joanna and there's no doubting that Samizadeh was definitely being called on to get a game and shown that he's not up to the grade.
But Hall is that little older than him. Looks more professional too(Shouldnt judge too much) and the other players I never really thought would it. Though sad to see little fruition. Especially Threlkeld and Kellett.
Plus remember it only takes one or two players to come through to make the academy sustainable. Holding and Clough showing that sometimes it does work.
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Post by wots on May 14, 2018 10:11:41 GMT
Looks like a Spanish Inquisition in the BN today, with Wheater saying he wants Parky to stay. Talk about sticking your head in a noose.
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Post by OohMac on May 15, 2018 6:19:48 GMT
Yeah I didn't take too much notice of that story. Someone sticks a dictaphone in your face and asks what you think of your current employer. Unless you've been on the lash you're going to give a diplomatic answer.
More surprising is that Wheaters not on the lash still!
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Post by riochforthereebok on May 19, 2018 16:52:57 GMT
Anyone see the Notts County v Coventry game? Coventry were on fire and played fantastic. That tram would beat any team Parkinson puts out, maybe mark Robins should be in with a shout at the ReeMac!! Shame on Kev Nolan though as he was blatantly robbed by some shocking decisions
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Post by davidm on May 19, 2018 18:43:00 GMT
Shame on Kev Nolan though as he was blatantly robbed by some shocking decisions Shame - yes but he also played some terrible hoofball football. For those advocating Kevin Nolan for our next manager look at this match and see the style of play - 100% big boot. Coventry played some lovely on the floor football and deservedly won.
Similarly, there has been calls for the Cowley brothers at Lincoln. Same comment - against Exeter in the play off it was all big boot up to a giant centre forward.
Nolan and Cowley are off my list of potential new managers.
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Post by bonaparte on May 19, 2018 19:04:19 GMT
Parkinson to stay. Sad.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2018 22:33:24 GMT
Just got in from a night on the 🍺 Bona where have you seen that Parky is staying as I was hoping to get a season ticket this time around 😢
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Post by bonaparte on May 20, 2018 7:59:19 GMT
Article by Anthony Hart in Vital Football Bolton.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 11:03:58 GMT
Cheers bona just read the report might hold of till Christmas and see how the team and PP are shaping up. Onwards and upwards COYWM 👍
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Post by thegrud1 on May 20, 2018 12:03:16 GMT
20+ years season ticket holder....parky stays...I go...not watching that stlyle of football,its mind numbing
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2018 14:47:07 GMT
Does anyone really think that Parky would change his style of football just to please the fans. I'm guessing that we will still maybe get 10,000 season tickets sold no matter what dross is served up cause let's face facts no matter how he has done it by luck, hoofball or shear bloody pig headed ness he has done all that the fans and chairman wanted him to do. So it will be interesting what happens over the summer 🤷🏻♀️👍
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Post by OohMac on May 20, 2018 15:01:42 GMT
I can only assume that either Ken and Superagent and have put the feelers out on candidates and all of them wanted better salary than Parky, more assurances than Parky. So he's thinking cheap option. Keep Phil in until selll then let the next manager pay him off.
If Ken had any long term interest in Bolton he would get rid because logic says if we lost 6/7 at the end of the season unless we get much better players in we will be relegated by xmas.
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Post by riochforthereebok on May 21, 2018 19:48:43 GMT
Please Sunderland, please take PP
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