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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 01:04 - Mar 26 with 2865 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 00:38 - Mar 26 by Sandyman
FRMSE and BBM's historically bad home league record (both in League 1) are worse than what McNulty has offered in the National League by a long way.
But.... we are weaker than water and tactically set in stone. This team is so lightweight in challenges and going forward. Jim clearly hasn't worked out the blatantly obvious need for physicality in this league and has signed a dozen or more small, samey players that fit his vision but not this league. Horses for courses hasn't entered his head. Jay Bird was an exception and made a welcome, positive, difference. Easier to rant on about opponents budgets than available money wasted on your own inadequate signings. Ranting about a "home record" after we've seen capitulation v Barnet and York, and embarrassment against Boston and Ebbsfleet convinces nobody, Greg. Ratcliffes was full before half time v Ebbsfleet, the game was that bad. Watching hardcore fans, faces you see week in week out walk out so early tonight, given such a low home attendance, speaks volumes about the football on display. McNulty's excuses don't mask what we see any more. He's failing badly. He has got an upturn in form out of this lot before, but with Bird and Waller out, and not having prepared adequate replacements, can he do so again? Doubt it.
We're being asked to sell Dale to family, workmates, fellow drinkers and friends etc etc and spread the word for the Spennymoor game. "But you lost 0-4 at home again". Makes it a difficult sell, doesn't it?
By teatime on 5th April, we'll have a better idea of this managers future.
We had a situation a few years back of "managed relegation". Cynically, are we in the throes of "managed play-off avoidance" ?
Those last three paragraphs were something i was thinking about, and which tonight have been brought into sharp focus
I'd love to know what the Ogdens (Cameron mainly, of course) are thinking. There's an obvious strategic ability in the way they go about things, built up over years/decades of business. There will be no knee-jerk reactions, but it could just be that tonight will have set similar thoughts in train to those in the last three paragraphs
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 23:41 - Mar 25 by 442Dale
So it’s all about division?
Boston were, on witnessing them last week, a much better team than Doncaster in 97/98 when we had Barrow in charge. We have a much better team now than the one Barrow assembled too. York, having seen them twice this season, are a much better footballing side than the Macclesfield team that won promotion not losing a home game during that campaign.
Gilmour and East in midfield may have limitations because of how their manager employs them every week but they’re infinitely better than one containing Sean McClare.
It’s revisionist history on the back of an awful display. It wasn’t the message portrayed on the back of good displays because it wasn’t the case then and it isn’t now.
It certainly plays a big part yes, Thats only your perception of "better" the football pyramid dictates who is actually "better" we made Boston look "much better" the following game they then proceeded to get walloped by Hartlepool, they're far from special.
The whole games changed its unrecognisable from the 90s, all players generally are technically "better" now, im not convinced the end product is any "better" though, id say quite the opposite.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 02:13 - Mar 26 with 2758 views
York were W2D1L2 with 5 goals scored and conceded in March before this game. If McN believes what he spouts about you get what you pay for then how come Braintree managed to beat them?
He never accepts any responsibility for poor performances and results instead relying on that list of excuses.
Perhaps the fans should check on Aldershots budget before turning up on Saturday. And its obviously a forgone conclusion that we will make wembley because you get what you pay for.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 06:41 - Mar 26 with 2536 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 23:29 - Mar 25 by JimmyRustler
Success is certainly relative and as I say, objectively, you would have a hard time arguing that wouldn’t be a successful season.
But I think we need to look at the bigger picture in terms of the long term aim which is ultimately, to get us back to the FL.
I asked the same question of 442 the other day but I will also put it to you, do you think McNulty is the man to lead us out of the National League?
To me, there are at least a couple of parts to that:
1) Is he capable of putting a squad together which is good enough to get us out of the division?
On balance, I would say that he probably is. He has brought some decent players in and I honestly don’t think the squad is half bad at all.
2) Does he have the nous and tactical ability to employ a successful system which will utilise said players to the best of their potential?
I don’t believe this to be true. Over the last decade or so, we have been famed for finding diamonds in the rough or at least improving players who then may or may not move onto better things. I don’t think that Jim improves players and I’m tempted to say that he does the opposite.
I think our midfield is a good example of this. When Gilmour and East came in, it made me realise how much we had missed a midfield who were not only ready to receive the ball but who were also willing to drive forwards. I feel that he has coached this out of them to the point where they receive the ball and immediately look backwards or in the best case scenario, sideways.
Ultimately, I just can’t see Jim ever taking us up. And a cup run to the final of a “tinpot” trophy which in the grand scheme of things means very little wouldn’t be enough to change my mind. If we are to make it to the playoffs, I have absolutely no faith in Jim’s ability as a manager to take us all the way.
Like many others, you make fair assessments based on what you've seen, and I can only do the same. However, the real question doesn’t matter. Whether or not I think McNulty will get us back into the EFL is irrelevant. What truly matters is whether he does or doesn’t. The Ogdens have given him a three-year plan to achieve this, and, as I mentioned in another post, none of us know what the specific markers for success are within that, other than that promotion to the EFL is the primary objective during this timeframe.
All I can say is that my opinion will be based on how close we look to achieving that goal. If we start plummeting down the table, that would suggest we're not a promotion-chasing team, and my opinion would be that change is needed. We're not there yet.
With less than 10 games left, though, changing the manager now would probably do more harm than good. If, in the summer, the Ogdens decide that year one of their three-year plan hasn’t been met, then I’m sure things will happen. However, I think it would be helpful if they could outline what that plan entails. That way, supporters would have a clearer understanding on which to base their arguments. We were all pretty accepting of the three-year plan for promotion when it was announced – me, primarily, because we still had a club that could even talk about promotion!
After a performance like last night's, it's easy to focus on the negatives of McNulty’s tenure and let them overshadow the positives we’ve seen. The fact remains, though, that we're seventh. We wouldn't be in that position if what we saw last night were the norm.
Your points about the midfield are valid, and the signing of Weston certainly raises questions. However, when Bird was on the pitch, he was able to collect the ball from deep and drive it forward. For me, it's more about this system requiring certain types of players rather than the system itself being fundamentally flawed. That said, the absence of certain players who could do a job, along with a tendency to stick rigidly to structure until it’s too late in games, are significant weaknesses in McNulty's approach.
I still remember the Division Three run-in of 2000/2001. We looked well set for the play-offs, but then the wheels came off around this time of year, culminating in a loss of form and a 7-1 home defeat. Fans were furious and calling for Parkin’s dismissal. But we were still in the hunt for a play-off spot, and the board stuck by him. The following season, he got us into a very strong position for promotion before being poached by another club.
In the years that followed (including his return), we never had it that good again until Keith Hill arrived. And don’t even talk to me about the years before Parkin in terms of the quality of football on the pitch!
Those calling McNulty the "worst ever manager" must not have seen much of our past football. I find it disrespectful. He may ultimately prove not to be up to the task set, but he certainly won’t go down as the worst manager we've ever had – not by a long shot.
So, with less than 10 games to go, I think McNulty actually needs to be given a bit of help to bring in players that will see us over the line – a no.9, a no.10, and, quite possibly now, a no.1! I realise we have until the end of the week to get such players, and the availability of what we need will be as hard to find as a blade of grass in a green room.
Without these players, I do fear that we may miss out on Wembley and the play-offs.
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 13:04 - Mar 25 by Edindale
No reason why we shouldn't get a result tonight if enough players bring their A game. Although they are a strong team York have not been in great form recently.
Jim has explained the reasons why we shouldn’t get a result ……
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 06:49 - Mar 26 with 2506 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 23:45 - Mar 25 by dingdangblue
Video Nasty. Jim says 'you get what you pay for' - we didn't against Ebbsfleet and Maidenhead, its really starting to irk now he mentions budgets every time we lose to a team 'with clout'.
Exactly, why didnt he mention budgets after the Boston, Maidenhead, Ebbsfleet etc etc games? It's a slap in the face to the Ogden family and shows a lack of gratitude. He's got a decent budget and signed a lot of players during the season, wasted it on too many wide players.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 07:00 - Mar 26 with 2456 views
We are going around in circles at the moment, the odd good performance with a run of really bad performances. It really does seem how this season pans out now relies on the fitness of Jay Bird.
I'll stick by my 'worst ever manager' comment, I hope that he shoves it down my throat by somehow securing a playoff spot and leading us to success at Wembley but I have a feeling that this season will end up as a 'what if?' season.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 07:07 - Mar 26 with 2388 views
After 20 mins or so most of the Dale players looked jaded..many errors ..looked a good yard off the pace..no punch up front..didnt look good for Waller..amazing we still have a chance to be fair
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 06:49 - Mar 26 by TalkingSutty
Exactly, why didnt he mention budgets after the Boston, Maidenhead, Ebbsfleet etc etc games? It's a slap in the face to the Ogden family and shows a lack of gratitude. He's got a decent budget and signed a lot of players during the season, wasted it on too many wide players.
You could even say that it's disrespectful.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 07:26 - Mar 26 with 2302 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 07:00 - Mar 26 by Clivert
We are going around in circles at the moment, the odd good performance with a run of really bad performances. It really does seem how this season pans out now relies on the fitness of Jay Bird.
I'll stick by my 'worst ever manager' comment, I hope that he shoves it down my throat by somehow securing a playoff spot and leading us to success at Wembley but I have a feeling that this season will end up as a 'what if?' season.
And even if it does, that wouldn’t make him the worst manager we’ve had, in my opinion. It would certainly make his role questionable but it wouldn’t put him in that category.
Last night Dale where out performed on the pitch and off the pitch. JM fault is his plan A attitude just like Southgate was as manager and if he wants to progress as a manager then that plan A must become plan B etc...
Signing players like Bird will be a step forward to improve the team but not only signing that type of player McNulty needs to improve the squad for next season by cutting down on signing wide players etc and bring in an jones type midfielder or two for the middle.
Upfront is a big problem, I was watching Mitchell during the match as for a big straping lad he foes not offer anything physical to the side. His heading attributes are poor and his overall control he seems easily pushed off the ball somewhat.. All in all Mitchell n Rodney have been average this season..
As for JM i say give him next season to improve the squad from this season..
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 07:36 - Mar 26 with 2253 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 00:38 - Mar 26 by Sandyman
FRMSE and BBM's historically bad home league record (both in League 1) are worse than what McNulty has offered in the National League by a long way.
But.... we are weaker than water and tactically set in stone. This team is so lightweight in challenges and going forward. Jim clearly hasn't worked out the blatantly obvious need for physicality in this league and has signed a dozen or more small, samey players that fit his vision but not this league. Horses for courses hasn't entered his head. Jay Bird was an exception and made a welcome, positive, difference. Easier to rant on about opponents budgets than available money wasted on your own inadequate signings. Ranting about a "home record" after we've seen capitulation v Barnet and York, and embarrassment against Boston and Ebbsfleet convinces nobody, Greg. Ratcliffes was full before half time v Ebbsfleet, the game was that bad. Watching hardcore fans, faces you see week in week out walk out so early tonight, given such a low home attendance, speaks volumes about the football on display. McNulty's excuses don't mask what we see any more. He's failing badly. He has got an upturn in form out of this lot before, but with Bird and Waller out, and not having prepared adequate replacements, can he do so again? Doubt it.
We're being asked to sell Dale to family, workmates, fellow drinkers and friends etc etc and spread the word for the Spennymoor game. "But you lost 0-4 at home again". Makes it a difficult sell, doesn't it?
By teatime on 5th April, we'll have a better idea of this managers future.
We had a situation a few years back of "managed relegation". Cynically, are we in the throes of "managed play-off avoidance" ?
What a great post. McNulty has never liked our playing budget being mentioned and especially with it being aimed at finishing in the play off spots. He doesnt like pressure and it makes him accountable. I think it was both Cameron and Simon who mentioned that objective at the start of the season. The club has to set the manager targets, he's a employee remember and I think they are well within their rights to expect a return on their investment into the team. He's been backed during the season and i reckon the budget has probably been extended to assist him. The Chairmen and Directors can see what we see and every team has to contend with injuries and compete with teams with bigger budgets, they are ready made excuses for the manager. The pitch is actually playing better than Oldhams and tge grass is now growing in the problem areas..Barnet and York had no problem whatsoever playing their passing game on it. The club isn't about Jim McNulty or any individual, it's much bigger than that. We have a new structure in the Boardroom now and new owners, plenty of people to make a reasoned collective decision and that gives me a bit of hope going forward.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 07:39 - Mar 26 with 2238 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 02:13 - Mar 26 by pioneer
York were W2D1L2 with 5 goals scored and conceded in March before this game. If McN believes what he spouts about you get what you pay for then how come Braintree managed to beat them?
He never accepts any responsibility for poor performances and results instead relying on that list of excuses.
Perhaps the fans should check on Aldershots budget before turning up on Saturday. And its obviously a forgone conclusion that we will make wembley because you get what you pay for.
I think another part time club Boston did the double over York. Facts are facts.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 07:49 - Mar 26 with 2174 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 06:41 - Mar 26 by fitzochris
Like many others, you make fair assessments based on what you've seen, and I can only do the same. However, the real question doesn’t matter. Whether or not I think McNulty will get us back into the EFL is irrelevant. What truly matters is whether he does or doesn’t. The Ogdens have given him a three-year plan to achieve this, and, as I mentioned in another post, none of us know what the specific markers for success are within that, other than that promotion to the EFL is the primary objective during this timeframe.
All I can say is that my opinion will be based on how close we look to achieving that goal. If we start plummeting down the table, that would suggest we're not a promotion-chasing team, and my opinion would be that change is needed. We're not there yet.
With less than 10 games left, though, changing the manager now would probably do more harm than good. If, in the summer, the Ogdens decide that year one of their three-year plan hasn’t been met, then I’m sure things will happen. However, I think it would be helpful if they could outline what that plan entails. That way, supporters would have a clearer understanding on which to base their arguments. We were all pretty accepting of the three-year plan for promotion when it was announced – me, primarily, because we still had a club that could even talk about promotion!
After a performance like last night's, it's easy to focus on the negatives of McNulty’s tenure and let them overshadow the positives we’ve seen. The fact remains, though, that we're seventh. We wouldn't be in that position if what we saw last night were the norm.
Your points about the midfield are valid, and the signing of Weston certainly raises questions. However, when Bird was on the pitch, he was able to collect the ball from deep and drive it forward. For me, it's more about this system requiring certain types of players rather than the system itself being fundamentally flawed. That said, the absence of certain players who could do a job, along with a tendency to stick rigidly to structure until it’s too late in games, are significant weaknesses in McNulty's approach.
I still remember the Division Three run-in of 2000/2001. We looked well set for the play-offs, but then the wheels came off around this time of year, culminating in a loss of form and a 7-1 home defeat. Fans were furious and calling for Parkin’s dismissal. But we were still in the hunt for a play-off spot, and the board stuck by him. The following season, he got us into a very strong position for promotion before being poached by another club.
In the years that followed (including his return), we never had it that good again until Keith Hill arrived. And don’t even talk to me about the years before Parkin in terms of the quality of football on the pitch!
Those calling McNulty the "worst ever manager" must not have seen much of our past football. I find it disrespectful. He may ultimately prove not to be up to the task set, but he certainly won’t go down as the worst manager we've ever had – not by a long shot.
So, with less than 10 games to go, I think McNulty actually needs to be given a bit of help to bring in players that will see us over the line – a no.9, a no.10, and, quite possibly now, a no.1! I realise we have until the end of the week to get such players, and the availability of what we need will be as hard to find as a blade of grass in a green room.
Without these players, I do fear that we may miss out on Wembley and the play-offs.
Good post but no mention of Project 5000. McNulty doesnt generate enthusiasm when you listen to him speak, he's bland unfortunately. His football in the main leaves you with indigestion, very few like watching it. Yes we get the odd good performances but in general it's a poor watch. The performance at Maidenhead wasn't a unusual one, we've seen dozens like those under this manager. Increasing crowds is imperative and we aren't going to do that with this manager, he's decreasing them instead. I think that what will focus the Ogdens thinking going into the Summer.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 08:18 - Mar 26 with 2030 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 07:49 - Mar 26 by TalkingSutty
Good post but no mention of Project 5000. McNulty doesnt generate enthusiasm when you listen to him speak, he's bland unfortunately. His football in the main leaves you with indigestion, very few like watching it. Yes we get the odd good performances but in general it's a poor watch. The performance at Maidenhead wasn't a unusual one, we've seen dozens like those under this manager. Increasing crowds is imperative and we aren't going to do that with this manager, he's decreasing them instead. I think that what will focus the Ogdens thinking going into the Summer.
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There’s no mention of Project 5000 because I’m not sure what parameters have been set for it in regards to McNulty's own performance.
As I’ve said before, if we achieve success on the pitch, the board won’t sack McNulty and nor should they. From the outside, it would make us look like a basket case if they did. And if people stop attending matches while we’re on track for promotion, that too would be strange, in my opinion.
I want to stress that last point — this is just my opinion.
What would be interesting is if the three-year plan for promotion did included parameters for increasing attendances. That would add another KPI against which McNulty could be judged. But we simply don’t know.
For me, the only justifiable reason to remove McNulty is if we fail to secure promotion within three years. And then, only if we’re making a real go of it. If at any point we look way off track, I’d expect action to be taken sooner.
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 07:26 - Mar 26 by fitzochris
And even if it does, that wouldn’t make him the worst manager we’ve had, in my opinion. It would certainly make his role questionable but it wouldn’t put him in that category.
I can remember being dismayed at our limitations over the years, laughing even at our poor displays
I don't ever recall, in any of that time, being bored rigid and just wanting to go home well before the end. That's happened on several.occasions; not just once, but repeatedly, until sometimes i've stopped home such as last night (thank goodness)
I certainly won't be the only one
Is he our "worst" manager? Not by a long chalk, but - to coin a phrase - it's irrelevant
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 08:18 - Mar 26 by fitzochris
There’s no mention of Project 5000 because I’m not sure what parameters have been set for it in regards to McNulty's own performance.
As I’ve said before, if we achieve success on the pitch, the board won’t sack McNulty and nor should they. From the outside, it would make us look like a basket case if they did. And if people stop attending matches while we’re on track for promotion, that too would be strange, in my opinion.
I want to stress that last point — this is just my opinion.
What would be interesting is if the three-year plan for promotion did included parameters for increasing attendances. That would add another KPI against which McNulty could be judged. But we simply don’t know.
For me, the only justifiable reason to remove McNulty is if we fail to secure promotion within three years. And then, only if we’re making a real go of it. If at any point we look way off track, I’d expect action to be taken sooner.
That’s my stance.
The club are asking fans to try to boost the attendance for the Spennymoor game, put up posters and drop off leaflets etc. I'm hoping the manager is also fully aware of the part he has to play in increasing attendances. There is a permanent urgency to increase the crowds. McNulty will explore options with other clubs should they come knocking, his career is his priority. The priority for everybody associated with our club, including the fans, should be what's best for the club and at the moment it's not looking good for McNulty. Hopefully we start winning some games and pick up some points. Injuries, pitches, budgets etc are all excuses and every manager in the league can point to them. York haven't been great lately but you wouldn't think that listening to McNulty.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 09:15 - Mar 26 with 1762 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 08:40 - Mar 26 by D_Alien
I can remember being dismayed at our limitations over the years, laughing even at our poor displays
I don't ever recall, in any of that time, being bored rigid and just wanting to go home well before the end. That's happened on several.occasions; not just once, but repeatedly, until sometimes i've stopped home such as last night (thank goodness)
I certainly won't be the only one
Is he our "worst" manager? Not by a long chalk, but - to coin a phrase - it's irrelevant
I'm glad we agree on the relevance of the moniker.
It’s a shame you’re now staying home as it means you will have also missed our four recent wins too. That’s the risk taken when staying away, I guess. It’s any fan’s prerogative though, so fair play.
Each and every game has it flaws. Some costly, others not so. Some even collectively frustrate over the season. I’m not denying that and I’ve written screeds on what I personally would like to see done differently - more urgency in the final third every game and not just in some, being the primary.
And as I have said already on this thread, last night's performance and result are unacceptable.
But the fact remains, right now, we are still on track to compete in the play-offs and a cup semi-final for a Wembley appearance. Should neither of those things ultimately come to pass, I’ll add my own dissent on the matter.
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 09:01 - Mar 26 by TalkingSutty
The club are asking fans to try to boost the attendance for the Spennymoor game, put up posters and drop off leaflets etc. I'm hoping the manager is also fully aware of the part he has to play in increasing attendances. There is a permanent urgency to increase the crowds. McNulty will explore options with other clubs should they come knocking, his career is his priority. The priority for everybody associated with our club, including the fans, should be what's best for the club and at the moment it's not looking good for McNulty. Hopefully we start winning some games and pick up some points. Injuries, pitches, budgets etc are all excuses and every manager in the league can point to them. York haven't been great lately but you wouldn't think that listening to McNulty.
Yep understood. But again, we are muddying the waters by talking about what is right or good for McNulty.
No one has said that, I don't think. McNulty is only good enough while he is good enough for Rochdale AFC. If that is bringing promotion to the EFL or our first national trophy, then absolutely great. He benefits but, more importantly, we do.
The minute those things aren't delivered, especially the former, then its adios muchachos to he and his staff.
If we were to beat Spennymoor the chances of winning at Wembley may be clearer as, by coincidence, we play both the teams in the other semifinal in the next six days.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 09:32 - Mar 26 with 1666 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 09:24 - Mar 26 by EllDale
If we were to beat Spennymoor the chances of winning at Wembley may be clearer as, by coincidence, we play both the teams in the other semifinal in the next six days.
It's not that simple, though, as Newcastle beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final shortly after being comfortably beaten by them in the league.
If you don't know why your posts keep getting downvoted, there's no hope for you.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 10:24 - Mar 26 with 1460 views
I will no doubt get ridiculed- but if we consider just the first 60 minutes of the game last night we were not awful last night for me.
We had one shot cleared off the line and a few crossing opportunities that were created but poorly executed. Our inability to create chances against the best defences is not a new thing.
When York scored i muttered ‘their first ******** real attack’ They had a second chance similar which was ruled offside but i don’t recall anything else of real note first half. Second half started much the same, defences on top.
The second goal and subsequent was horrendous and i’m not taking away from that period. Their tails up, our heads down.
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 10:24 - Mar 26 by Daley_Lama
I will no doubt get ridiculed- but if we consider just the first 60 minutes of the game last night we were not awful last night for me.
We had one shot cleared off the line and a few crossing opportunities that were created but poorly executed. Our inability to create chances against the best defences is not a new thing.
When York scored i muttered ‘their first ******** real attack’ They had a second chance similar which was ruled offside but i don’t recall anything else of real note first half. Second half started much the same, defences on top.
The second goal and subsequent was horrendous and i’m not taking away from that period. Their tails up, our heads down.
You make valid points and I would only disagree in terms of the timeframe. I would argue we were not awful until just before York scored (just after Waller made two attempts to claim a Pearce shot).
We started with urgency, played quick triangles, played through their midfield (Ayinde in particular) and got crosses in from both flanks that actually caused Male issues.
The problem is, we didn't score.
After York scored, it all changed. We stopped doing any of the above (we couldn't get a cross off the ground) and York's middle three, Felix especially, took over the show. From that point on we looked toothless and lacked anybody (Bird) who could hold the ball up. Allied to that, we made it very easy for York to advance and shoot almost at will with cheap turnovers of possession - and it was unacceptable.
The real issue was that there was nothing on the bench that could really help us shake things up. We could've tried a three in midfield but Weston seems to be on the naughty step, so that wasn't going to happen - and Mitchell at the minute is not the answer as the tip of the spear. We would've needed Rodney there to try a two up front with Henderson.
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 09:20 - Mar 26 by fitzochris
Yep understood. But again, we are muddying the waters by talking about what is right or good for McNulty.
No one has said that, I don't think. McNulty is only good enough while he is good enough for Rochdale AFC. If that is bringing promotion to the EFL or our first national trophy, then absolutely great. He benefits but, more importantly, we do.
The minute those things aren't delivered, especially the former, then its adios muchachos to he and his staff.
The product he puts on the pitch has a direct correlation with how many people we can hope to get through the turnstiles. He's pivotal in increasing attendances. Try getting people to part with their money to watch the stuff we've served up over the last few games. The manager explains it away by citing the difference in budgets, in other words there's no point in fans attending the game because we can't really compete. It's a losers mentality, York got soundly beaten a few days ago and even a team on a part time budget have done the double over them this season. There's a chance we could play York in the play offs, McNulty has already conceded that game before a balls been kicked. He's in the wrong job but this will rumble on just like it did with BBM.
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TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 11:16 - Mar 26 with 1234 views
TVOS Preview - Rochdale v York City on 11:10 - Mar 26 by TalkingSutty
The product he puts on the pitch has a direct correlation with how many people we can hope to get through the turnstiles. He's pivotal in increasing attendances. Try getting people to part with their money to watch the stuff we've served up over the last few games. The manager explains it away by citing the difference in budgets, in other words there's no point in fans attending the game because we can't really compete. It's a losers mentality, York got soundly beaten a few days ago and even a team on a part time budget have done the double over them this season. There's a chance we could play York in the play offs, McNulty has already conceded that game before a balls been kicked. He's in the wrong job but this will rumble on just like it did with BBM.
Very stark difference with McNulty and BBM - one currently has us in the play-offs and the other led us to relegation. Allowing the latter to rumble on, especially with the secret contract extension, proved terminal.
As for what McNulty says after a match, I'm not sure how much of it he actually genuinely means. There are definitely examples where he should know better by now. Perhaps if he was asked more pertinent questions, there may be better, more genuine responses, but you will never get that from an in-house media team and we no longer have a decent local press to force such issues.
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