Evo1883
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He did make points about hiring a doctor and making training pitches better to reduce the need for a bigger squad because of less injuries to save on costs .
We've had 2 key Injuries this season that's it
He did make points about hiring a doctor and making training pitches better to reduce the need for a bigger squad because of less injuries to save on costs .He never said anything of the sought that he doesn’t want to operate a squad big enough. He specifically said ‘no comment’ to the size because, presumably, that’s delegated to MR. He just spoke about the changes he made. If anything, I’d say he’s guilty of pumping up his own actions since he’s become owner and that’s if I’m being cynical.
He never said anything of the sought that he doesn’t want to operate a squad big enough. He specifically said ‘no comment’ to the size because, presumably, that’s delegated to MR. He just spoke about the changes he made. If anything, I’d say he’s guilty of pumping up his own actions since he’s become owner and that’s if I’m being cynical.
Only half the story though. Most players we may be interested in will command transfer fees. Just plucking this example out of nowhere, but if Robins decided he wanted a backup RB and wanted to spend £3m on him it’d be a fair challenge to say “is that a worthwhile use of resources?”.
Yeah agree with you.There's a middle ground between a bloated squad and a paper thin one.
I just find it strange that people are arguing against a bigger squad when it's not something we've had to worry about.
I think the squad been to thin has bit us on the arse in two of the last three seasons at least.
Doug was like, "if we can stop players getting injured then we don't have to buy many more".We need a bigger squad full stop
This^^^Just listened to the interview and there’s some strange fuckingtakes on here.
Doug said the recruitment team is on it and he’s getting a shitload of phone calls.
I think it's clear he doesn't like using loans, in which case he needs to fund a bigger squad or be realistic about what we can achieve.
Hopefully he'll realise,I appreciate its a learning curve for him.
Robins will rapidly lose patience
Think his comments on squad size lend credence to what I've been told and said on here that he doesnt like loans,(Sometimes you end up with players who dont play) .
I'm not trying to catastrophise here but if he doesnt add the depth Robins needs, wants and deserves, and supplement that with 1 or 2 quality loans that we all know are needed to get out of this league, Robins will rapidly lose patience
Norwich used the same amount of players as we did as did Watford. Leicester used 2 more, Southampton 2 more Leeds 3 more.Which other clubs are deliberately not reinforcing their squad depth?
I don’t think that was because they prioritised medical infrastructure over new signings though…Norwich used the same amount of players as we did as did Watford. Leicester used 2 more, Southampton 2 more Leeds 3 more.
I agree we do we do need numbers but to play devil's advocate however if this season we had better than Allen , godden, Kelly , tavares etc on bench then the inspact of injuries probably would have been felt less.We need a bigger squad full stop
And it is worth looking at what these 2/3 more are doing too. Are they significantly contributing to results or is it just some academy kid getting a run out/player filling a roll for the last 10 minutes of an easy victory.Norwich used the same amount of players as we did as did Watford. Leicester used 2 more, Southampton 2 more Leeds 3 more.
We weren’t really, because they happened in places where we were already precariously light.We were actually pretty lucky with injuries really this season.
Good post biggyI think a lot of folks believe that for everything to work the owner and the manager have to be in perfect agreement and alignment and if not, then it's all drama and arguments.
Robins and Doug may make statements publicly that appear to conflict or contradict which makes sense because ultimately the CEO is responsible for making sure the club is run correctly and isn't haemorrhaging money. Robins of course is mostly focused on his squad and assembling the best squad he can to achieve their objectives. They're not always going to perfectly align - in an ideal world, Robins would have a massive high quality squad full of the best loans and best permanent signings in the division. The reality is we can't afford it, so we have to thread the needle between what is ideal and what is actually possible.
I think it's been pointed out already that Doug is willing to take feedback publicly and change decisions - I believe the same is likely to be true internally. So when it comes to things like not doing enough business in January or not using the loan market enough, he'll be listening to Robins & the recruitment there - but he'll only agree if it fits within whatever budget they have. That may lead to Robins having to say no to the loan market because it reduces his budget for permanent deals.
Agree to disagree. We had very few long term injuries all season.We weren’t really, because they happened in places where we were already precariously light.
ThisHave people actually listened to it? I listened to it after about 3 pages on this thread and thought I must have been listening to a different interview.
Quite. Boosh strikes again...Have people actually listened to it? I listened to it after about 3 pages on this thread and thought I must have been listening to a different interview.
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