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Rhys Carr leaves by Mutual Consent (1 Viewer)

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baldy

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #106
Tommo1993 said:
Really?
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You don't get sarcasm obviously
 

Saddlebrains

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #107
SBT said:
Which all may well be true - it's hardly a surprise for a new manager to gradually replace the old coaching staff with their own trusted coaches.

I just don't understand this theory that Aled Williams was the evil Svengali ruining everything all along behind the scenes. Even if you believe a GK coach would be given such sweeping responsibility (it sounds ridiculous to me), he seems like quite a convenient scapegoat.
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Williams took over the defensive coaching in the wake of Dennis Lawrence leaving

With the changes made in the summer it was decided not to shake up yet another thing, so he was left to it


Between the Huddersfield match (first game after Lawrence left) up until Williams last game in charge of Defensive coaching v Pompey we kept something stupid like 5 clean sheets in 38 games.

Since he's been relieved of that and focusing back on his actual role of Keeper coaching, the defence is more solid under a new set of eyes

I dont rate him as a keeper coach either tbh but seems to be working well with Dovin
 
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Deity

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #108
I don’t know why people think it’s so odd that a coach might be asked to look after the defence and keeper.

I can see why Robins may have seen the back 5 ( including the keeper ) as a single defensive unit, and thought the more they worked together the better etc.

That said it clearly didn’t work post Lawrence but the idea is not totally bonkers if you have the right coach.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #109
Saddlebrains said:
Williams took over the defensive coaching in the wake of Dennis Lawrence leaving

With the changes made in the summer it was decided not to shake up yet another thing, so he was left to it


Between the Huddersfield match (first game after Lawrence left) up until Williams last game in charge of Defensive coaching v Pompey we kept something stupid like 5 clean sheets in 38 games.

Since he's been relieved of that and focusing back on his actual role of Keeper coaching, the defence is more solid under a new set of eyes

I dont rate him as a keeper coach either tbh but seems to be working well with Dovin
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Mental TBH. Defence clearly fell apart once Lawrence left.
 
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SBT

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #110
Saddlebrains said:
Williams took over the defensive coaching in the wake of Dennis Lawrence leaving

With the changes made in the summer it was decided not to shake up yet another thing, so he was left to it


Between the Huddersfield match (first game after Lawrence left) up until Williams last game in charge of Defensive coaching v Pompey we kept something stupid like 5 clean sheets in 38 games.

Since he's been relieved of that and focusing back on his actual role of Keeper coaching, the defence is more solid under a new set of eyes

I dont rate him as a keeper coach either tbh but seems to be working well with Dovin
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What's your proof? Was the defensive coach in charge of how the team set up defensively on matchday? Where does Williams fall short as a GK coach? (Especially at a time when our current #1 is in outstanding form)

The amount of pure conjecture on the coaching at this club is bizarre to me
 
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JSL

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #111
Saddlebrains said:
It took Lampard 3 or 4 weeks to see Collins wasnt up to it

The same amount of time for him to see Williams isn't up to scratch either

He will be the next out. Bookmark this if you like
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Just wondering if he's also made his mind up about JDS and Eccles. Both havent started regularly much of late
 

Saddlebrains

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #112
JSL said:
Just wondering if he's also made his mind up about JDS and Eccles. Both havent started regularly much of late
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Not sure on JDS

I know he's not a fan of Eccles
 
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Ccfcisparks

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #113
Saddlebrains said:
Not sure on JDS

I know he's not a fan of Eccles
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Eccles out Tahirovic in
 
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walkingalongsingingasong

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #114
@Saddlebrains

hope you don’t mind the question. A number of months back you said something along the lines of the camp not been a happy one and a number of players were wanting to jump ship. Do you know if the mood has changed and players are more committed to and dare I say convinced about the project since Frank has started putting his stamp on things ?
 

Captain Dart

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #115
Saddlebrains said:
Williams took over the defensive coaching in the wake of Dennis Lawrence leaving

With the changes made in the summer it was decided not to shake up yet another thing, so he was left to it


Between the Huddersfield match (first game after Lawrence left) up until Williams last game in charge of Defensive coaching v Pompey we kept something stupid like 5 clean sheets in 38 games.

Since he's been relieved of that and focusing back on his actual role of Keeper coaching, the defence is more solid under a new set of eyes

I dont rate him as a keeper coach either tbh but seems to be working well with Dovin
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Can't see any need to take action on the GK coaching situation till the summer while it's going as it is.
 
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Kingokings204

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #116
Saddlebrains said:
Not sure on JDS

I know he's not a fan of Eccles
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Tbf we all know that. He won’t play him. And I for one don’t blame him.

I like Eccles don’t get me wrong but squad player is his use if we are serious for top 6
 
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hill83

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #117
Kingokings204 said:
Tbf we all know that. He won’t play him. And I for one don’t blame him.

I like Eccles don’t get me wrong but squad player is his use if we are serious for top 6
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Cov lad though

 
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Sky Blue Goblin

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #118
Saddlebrains said:
Not sure on JDS

I know he's not a fan of Eccles
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Weird one with Eccles unless it’s attitude as he hasn’t performed that bad under lamps on the whole unless my mind has blocked some performances due to trauma
 

blunted

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #119
clint van damme said:
Why do people think he'll be replaced?
Hasnt Lampard had a team of just Jones and Edwards before?
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Don't know but possibly a cost cutting exercise. Lamps brought two coaches in, now two coaches gone.
 

blunted

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #120
Sky Blue Goblin said:
Weird one with Eccles unless it’s attitude as he hasn’t performed that bad under lamps on the whole unless my mind has blocked some performances due to trauma
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Worst he has been since he broke into the team IMHO. Was a starter, at present, a sub.
 

Sky Blue Goblin

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #121
blunted said:
Worst he has been since he broke into the team IMHO. Was a starter, at present, a sub.
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Think I’m just blinded by the Plymouth match tbh
 

Tommo1993

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #122
baldy said:
You don't get sarcasm obviously
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Obviously do, Mr Naturally Disgruntled. It’s text on a screen though. It’s not always easy to tell, especially when this site is full of dumb takes. Next.
 

clint van damme

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #123
shmmeee said:
Should Lampard have the Manager title now? We clearly aren’t using a Head Coach system (good IMO).
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I thought this.
This set up clearly isn't designed with continuity in mind and when Lampard goes, then his team will be going with him

Personally, like you, I'm not bothered.
As far as Im concerned his job is to win matches, not lay the foundations for a seamless transition when he fucks off
 
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mmttww

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #124
Saddlebrains said:
I know he's not a fan of Eccles
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Hope Eccles responds right and steps things up.
 
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Deity

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #125
clint van damme said:
I thought this.
This set up clearly isn't designed with continuity in mind and when Lampard goes, then his team will be going with him

Personally, like you, I'm not bothered.
As far as Im concerned his job is to win matches, not lay the foundations for a seamless transition when he fucks off
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Head coach is not to do with the coaching staff but the separation of recruitment. Austin doesn’t work for Lampard, they are colleagues.
 
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PVA

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #126
I think bringing an actual goalkeeper into the team in place of the bloke who let in every shot he faced has had a far greater bearing on the quality of the defence/the results than changing the responsibilities of the coaches.
 
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blunted

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #127
fernandopartridge said:
And hasn't worked in football subsequent to leaving this job either
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The question is of course does he want another job? Loads of people retire at 55, I certainly did (earlier actually).
No one can judge someone's ability in any given job without knowing the full background.
Adi has said he does not want to be a Manager. I do wonder what his severance package was.
 
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clint van damme

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #128
Deity said:
Head coach is not to do with the coaching staff but the separation of recruitment. Austin doesn’t work for Lampard, they are colleagues.
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I'm not sure what Austin has to do with it.
If Lampard succeeds, which hopefully he does, he'll move on and take his Coa hing team with him.

We'll need a whole new coaching team.
Like I say, not overly bothered.
 
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blunted

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #129
Sky Blue Goblin said:
Think I’m just blinded by the Plymouth match tbh
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Yes he was really good that day. Just overall, I feel he has not been the same this season even before Lamps came in. Some games good, most not up to his usual standard, although all players have a bad spell and this is his first, I believe.
There again, team in general have not been great this season. Last few games they have ground out results without being brilliant. Interesting which way it goes from here. Most fans think we are on an upward trajectory. Lets hope so.
 

Covkid1968#

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #130
mmttww said:
Hope Eccles responds right and steps things up.
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He will… he has before.
 
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Briles

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #131
blunted said:
Yes he was really good that day. Just overall, I feel he has not been the same this season even before Lamps came in. Some games good, most not up to his usual standard, although all players have a bad spell and this is his first, I believe.
There again, team in general have not been great this season. Last few games they have ground out results without being brilliant. Interesting which way it goes from here. Most fans think we are on an upward trajectory. Lets hope so.
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Eccles has always reminded me of Shipley. Doesn't look out of place in the championship but also wouldn't look out of place in league 1
 
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MusicDating

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #132
torchomatic said:
I saw a game on tele recently, can't remember which one and all the coaches and Lampard were up and down shouting instructions, etc. Carr just sat there almost staring into space. Only a matter of time, I guess.
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I assume Carr's just worked his 2 month's notice as it's 2 months since Lampard took over?
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #133
Deity said:
Head coach is not to do with the coaching staff but the separation of recruitment. Austin doesn’t work for Lampard, they are colleagues.
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Which is stupid.
 

Liquid Gold

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #134
Didn’t one of the big brains on here suggest we hire him as manager permanently?
 
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Ricketts

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #135
Linking threads here, did we discuss Rhys’s car?
 
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mmttww

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #136
Ricketts said:
Linking threads here, did we discuss Rhys’s car?
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I snuck a photo through through the window...

 
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Mucca Mad Boys

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #137
PVA said:
I think bringing an actual goalkeeper into the team in place of the bloke who let in every shot he faced has had a far greater bearing on the quality of the defence/the results than changing the responsibilities of the coaches.
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Alongside bringing Kitching, Allen and Simms into the side… Each of those players have made a positive impact in the area of the pitch they’re playing in.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #138
Mucca Mad Boys said:
Alongside bringing Kitching, Allen and Simms into the side… Each of those players have made a positive impact in the area of the pitch they’re playing in.
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Simms has been on the pitch every game he’s not been injured this season. And started 66% of league games pre Lampard and 50% under Lampard.

People just say things.
 
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Didge76

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #139
Nick said:

Interesting, wonder if he just stayed for the few weeks the new coaches were settling in.
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Hopefully goalkeeper coach will follow and FL will get in his own .
 
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Didge76

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  • Jan 30, 2025
  • #140
Saddlebrains said:
He will be
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So goalkeeper coach is next on the chopping block?
 
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