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Post by whitelions on Jun 17, 2008 20:44:56 GMT 1
Can some please confirm that next season Unibond clubs will be able to name 5 subs on the bench ?
I am sure i have read this somewhere.
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Post by AFootballFan on Jun 17, 2008 20:56:06 GMT 1
I reckon Wayne should know. Let's see if he spots this and can tell us.
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Post by adambrid on Jun 17, 2008 22:46:23 GMT 1
That is a good idea
AB
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Post by otleybard on Jun 18, 2008 0:36:29 GMT 1
Why?
If you can only use three, you'd be paying an additional two players twice a week to watch the game, and weakening the reserves into the bargain. The odds are that most benches will include a goalkeeper, meaning that each club will have to carry three good-standard 'keepers as they'd need to give the sub the odd run out. The poorer clubs probably won't take advantage of the change. A good manager should be able to cover all eventualities with the right choice of three. Before we know where we are, games'll be like England friendlies, with different teams in each half. It'd never have done in Wilf Mannion's day. If Tommy Lawton were alive, he'd be turning in his grave. When I were a lad, me Dad used to pass me ovver t'eads o't crowd, and they'd drop me ovver t'wall into't street. It nivver did me any 'arm. Nuuuurse, it's happened again...
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Post by bigj on Jun 18, 2008 8:18:26 GMT 1
Confirmed whitelions I've read it somewhere as well, no wonder we replaced the dugouts with conservatories last year
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Post by whitelions on Jun 18, 2008 9:51:05 GMT 1
Not sure if I agree with this, I can see can some postives, And it is a maximum of 5 so we dont have to name 5. Maybe be a useful tool in keeping squad players happy ?
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Post by wayne on Jun 18, 2008 12:39:52 GMT 1
The rules have changed to 5 subs there are pros and cons to it but its not a problem we have budgeted for 5 subs and it can help with keeping people happy and although you can only use 3 it does give you more options.
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Post by otleybard on Jun 18, 2008 12:55:19 GMT 1
Can I volunteer The Bardess and me for the job of Unused Subs then, please please?
We wouldn't charge much, and it'd keep us happy. As long as you didn't mind me getting up three times during the game to go to the bog.
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Post by whitelions on Jun 18, 2008 15:00:38 GMT 1
Thanks fo answering Wayne,
May I also ask will we be looking at having a second keeper on the bench?
OB better you always played Left Back .... thats left back in the changing rooms.
Only joking old boy
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Post by otleybard on Jun 18, 2008 16:47:06 GMT 1
I used to be an overlapping full back - the shorts were tighter in those days.
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Post by adambrid on Jun 18, 2008 17:48:59 GMT 1
Good point ob about the pay
AB
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Post by whitelions on Jun 18, 2008 18:29:48 GMT 1
From todays T & A:
Burton set for role as striker
6:19pm Monday 16th June 2008
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By Sports Desk »
Assistant manager Wayne Benn feels new Guiseley signing Steve Burton will be deployed mainly as a striker in the coming season.
Benn was very versatile himself, so he knows the down side of being a utility player.
He stressed that Burton would be given a preferred role but would be invaluable because of his ability and footballing brain.
“Firstly, it’s great to have Steve on board as he is a very good footballer and has played a lot in the full-time ranks,” said Benn, who began his own career with Bradford City.
“He started out at Ipswich Town and also had experience in the Football League with Doncaster Rovers and Boston United.
“Up until Christmas last year he was full time with Kettering Town in the Blue Square North. He went from there to rivals Harrogate Town, who we signed him from.
“We played against Harrogate in the West Riding County Cup at the end of January and Steve played for them in central midfield and he ran the game.
“We followed his progress and watched him do the same in the cup final against Bradford Park Avenue. He is comfortable on the ball, reads the game well, can hit a defence-splitting pass and hardly ever loses possession.
“The obvious thing to do was to ask the lad the question ‘where do you feel most comfortable’ but he told us he had no real preference. He just wants to play regularly and likes the look of our club.”
After being in the Conference North last season and the Football League previously, Burton wants to move back up the pyramid and feels he can do so with Guiseley.
Benn said: “Players who can play in more than one position are worth their weight in gold, especially these days. Every club is looking to keep squad numbers down because of the cost.
“We need specialised players but we also need lads like Steve who are flexible and adaptable. At any given time in a game he can switch positions if we have a problem with an injury elsewhere in the side.
“I know from first-hand experience that it can work against you, being able to play in a few positions. You can get pushed and shoved about and not be fully appreciated.
“That won’t happen to Steve because we won’t let it and also because of the lad’s attitude. It’s spot on.”
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Post by otleybard on Jun 18, 2008 19:51:12 GMT 1
Reading - and thinking - that article through, does anybody else find it faintly disturbing?
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Post by wayne on Jun 18, 2008 22:33:47 GMT 1
Mr Whiting has got a bit confused there im afraid.I actually said that Steve would be used predominantly in midfield but would also play his fair share upfront and that having someone who was versatile was a big plus and can help to keep squad numbers sensible.He quotes me saying we saw him playing twice in midfield and him doing very well which is true and him being comfortable in possession and having an eye for a pass ,again true.Why then would i state that we are looking to play Steve as a striker?Just a misunderstanding that i am happy to clear up.
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Post by whitelions on Jun 18, 2008 23:35:18 GMT 1
can we not just class him as attack minded midfield player.
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