HNA approval/disapproval of NA

[Man Friday]

In the past we have had some great players - Long, Siggurdson and Kebe, for example - and we have had some very good players on tremendous form - Karacan, Leigertwood, Mills, Federici. At the moment we don't have a single great player, and our very good ones are injured or seem flawed. All through this season, it has felt like other teams have just had better players than us. That is why this seems like the worse squad we have had in a long time. Poor Adkins.

Rubbish. He just hasn't got the best, or anywhere near it, out of them.

That's the mark of a good manager.

[Tony Le Mesmer]

In the past we have had some great players - Long, Siggurdson and Kebe, for example - and we have had some very good players on tremendous form - Karacan, Leigertwood, Mills, Federici. At the moment we don't have a single great player, and our very good ones are injured or seem flawed. All through this season, it has felt like other teams have just had better players than us. That is why this seems like the worse squad we have had in a long time. Poor Adkins.

Rubbish. He just hasn't got the best, or anywhere near it, out of them.

That's the mark of a good manager.

Rubbish HM. A few of us were discussing at a recent home game that, on paper at least, we have one of the best squads we've ever had. 2 good keepers, 2 CB that kept 20+ clean sheets at this level 2 years back, Guthrie & McCleary are quality players, ALF/Sharpe proven goalscorers at this level, Pog 30+ caps for Russia. In fact I doubt we've had a squad ever with more international caps than this one. Throw in Bridge, Drenthe and Carrico (who is still a RFC player) and you're telling me we don't have a single great player? We have good players at the club with a manager who seems to have no idea how to get the best out of the squad that we have.

[MmmMonsterMunch]

I'd wager that at present our back line barring McCarthy is probably one of the worst in the division.

[Osborns scoop]

I'd wager that at present our back line barring McCarthy is probably one of the worst in the division.

Worst performing considering their ability, maybe. Worst ability, no.

[MmmMonsterMunch]

I'd wager that at present our back line barring McCarthy is probably one of the worst in the division.

Worst performing considering their ability, maybe. Worst ability, no.

The only one showing any ability is Gunter. The rest have been pretty awful & I don't think Adkins is accountable for that personally.

[Woodcote Royal]

They've all shown great ability under managers who knew how to get the best out of them.

As ever, Adkin's apologists have so much sh*t in their eyes they will never see the wood for the trees.

[MmmMonsterMunch]

They've all shown great ability under managers who knew how to get the best out of them.

As ever, Adkin's apologists have so much sh*t in their eyes they will never see the wood for the trees.

As ever, Adkins haters blame him for absolutely everything because they have no braincells.

[SPARTA]

They've all shown great ability under managers who knew how to get the best out of them.

As ever, Adkin's apologists have so much sh*t in their eyes they will never see the wood for the trees.

As ever, Adkins haters blame him for absolutely everything because they have no brain cells.

This.

Earlier in the season we all wanted to see some kids get a chance. Two of those start today, three more on the bench, two others traveled. Adkins also told Mick Gooding recently that he wants a big clear out, so he clearly see's problems with a few of the squad. Sadly there are fans that just wont have any of that and it has to be the managers fault.

[kwik-silva]

I think it's an interesting question, what actually is the managers' job? Is his job to get the players to play his way, or to play the best way for the players? Now, obviously it's a mixture of both but at the minute I feel he's leaning far too much to trying to force a system that doesn't work onto this group of players. I think he should revert a little until he gets the players in that can play the system he wants. We've seen a few times this season that these players are easily good enough to beat most of the teams in this league but for one reason or another it's not happening - and that does seem to be partly to do with the system.

[SPARTA]

Stick this here as well, as it's quite clearly something not right in the team and wont be helping us.

If only we had a manager who could actually manage players, rather talk a good ideal game in his head.

And on the pitch. Drenthe arguing with Crosby and refusing to accept his instructions. That's a problem right there! We already had our doubts that the players weren't doing what Adkins asked of them, and there's a prime example!

[Lower West]

Drenthe is another full of promise player that ultimately fails to deliver. The squad lacks "winners". Players that give 110% every game. One's who simply don't turn up to collect their overly inflated wages.

[floyd__streete]

As ever, Adkin's apologists have so much sh*t in their eyes they will never see the wood for the trees.

Yep

He needs £35 million to spend and each passing desperate defeat and performance is the fault of the players. Some people are so concerned at the thought of being proved wrong, it is almost as desperate as the football we've been watching.

By the way, you added a rogue apostrophe to the name 'Adkins'. Not that it matters much because it is surely only a matter of time until his name is forgotten anyway.

[melonhead]

They've all shown great ability under managers who knew how to get the best out of them.

As ever, Adkin's apologists have so much sh*t in their eyes they will never see the wood for the trees.

As ever, Adkins haters blame him for absolutely everything because they have no brain cells.

This.

Earlier in the season we all wanted to see some kids get a chance. Two of those start today, three more on the bench, two others traveled. Adkins also told Mick Gooding recently that he wants a big clear out, so he clearly see's problems with a few of the squad. Sadly there are fans that just wont have any of that and it has to be the managers fault.

[loyalroyal4life]

As ever, Adkin's apologists have so much sh*t in their eyes they will never see the wood for the trees.

Yep

He needs £35 million to spend and each passing desperate defeat and performance is the fault of the players. Some people are so concerned at the thought of being proved wrong, it is almost as desperate as the football we've been watching.

By the way, you added a rogue apostrophe to the name 'Adkins'. Not that it matters much because it is surely only a matter of time until his name is forgotten anyway.

Bit harsh, i reckon he could do it with £34m

[Bandini]

Earlier in the season we all wanted to see some kids

Not sure I can support this sentiment.

[Royal Lady]

I think it's an interesting question, what actually is the managers' job? Is his job to get the players to play his way, or to play the best way for the players? Now, obviously it's a mixture of both but at the minute I feel he's leaning far too much to trying to force a system that doesn't work onto this group of players. I think he should revert a little until he gets the players in that can play the system he wants. We've seen a few times this season that these players are easily good enough to beat most of the teams in this league but for one reason or another it's not happening - and that does seem to be partly to do with the system.

I flipping said this a few pages ago - or it might be on another similar thread, but I did say it and I totally believe he's causing the same scenario as Matt Mills had with Rodgers - ie. not understanding what his role was in Rodgers' style of play. I think Guthrie is suffering because he's trying to play Adkins' way, but the others just aren't able to, mainly due to their lack of ability. So keep it simple. Every time he seems to change the style of play in the last 15 mins or so, is when we start creating more chances and playing better imo.

[Ian Royal]

I think we're really struggling because we can't get a decent balanced side out and our squad isn't suited enough to either style of play leaving us caught in nomansland.

We're arguably down our two best defenders. Our midfield has been all over the shop with Karacan, Obita, Baird, and Williams in and out and Akpan failing to perform off the bench. Same with the wingers and the AM / second striker. Our shape has regularly changed.

Now partly the unsettled side is down to Adkins, but plenty of it has been out of his control.

[genome]

Earlier in the season we all wanted to see some kids

Not sure I can support this sentiment.

No Watkins-o