Incoming? Alexander Blessin

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Jay (Blades Analytic) had posted saying he needs very specific players to suit his system.
Interesting take as we’re unlikely to have them currently.

Is Jay still on here or has he handed in his cards with his new role?
 
Flatulent_Bob said:
Jay (Blades Analytic) had posted saying he needs very specific players to suit his system.
Interesting take as we’re unlikely to have them currently.

Is Jay still on here or has he handed in his cards with his new role?
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The latter I think.

Yes I imagine Blessin would be a total rebuild job - we’d need players with athleticism to win the ball in transition. Would need some major financial backing to get us up first season back IMHO.
 
Rodley said:
The latter I think.

Yes I imagine Blessin would be a total rebuild job - we’d need players with athleticism to win the ball in transition. Would need some major financial backing to get us up first season back IMHO.
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That’s going to be needed anyway I think recruiting the number of midfield players we need at the required standard won’t come cheap imo. It’s become clear that at this level players who you need to scheme up for want of a better term to cover for their deficiencies are a big problem because once one cog in the machine breaks down the whole thing falls apart. Norwood for example is good on the ball but needs others to cover for his short comings we need to recruit players who are a cut above that who can do their job on an island without help.
 
Flatulent_Bob said:
Jay (Blades Analytic) had posted saying he needs very specific players to suit his system.
Interesting take as we’re unlikely to have them currently.

Is Jay still on here or has he handed in his cards with his new role?
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How come Blessin said quote- I dont have a system's.He said that in the interview viewed on here.
Strange one that Jay ! : he says he dont have a system.
 
It just concerns me that we are literally going for the cheapest option available. He must be on a very low wage and won’t have many demands, which isn’t the main thing we should be looking at.
 
Notts Blade 123 said:
It just concerns me that we are literally going for the cheapest option available. He must be on a very low wage and won’t have many demands, which isn’t the main thing we should be looking at.
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Again, just because he's cheaper doesn't mean he isn't the right choice. Have faith in the board. This isn't kevin McCabe just plucking someone off the managerial merry go round
 
It’s a yes from me. Watching the unfit Fleck and Mousset looking like they're about to spew their rings up if they runs five yards is grating on me a little. Bit of a booze culture I reckon at the club. We need a total change of attitude at the club and getting them fit is priority one. Hopefully his NFL fitness coach is ex Marine Corp as well a la R Lee Ermey. “Are you telling me you can’t do one single pull up Lys? You are a worthless piece of shit, get the fuck off of my obstacle”.
 
Flatulent_Bob said:
Jay (Blades Analytic) had posted saying he needs very specific players to suit his system.
Interesting take as we’re unlikely to have them currently.

Is Jay still on here or has he handed in his cards with his new role?
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Regardless of who the new manager is we need new players, especially those with at least an average level of athleticism.
 
Bergen Blade said:
Probably meant specific players to fit his style of football, not formation.
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To be fair, this doesn't apply to the whole team I wouldn't think.

Egan, O'Connell, Basham I'd expect would be fine. Likewise we have Bogle, Baldock, RND and Lowe all with decent pace and athleticism out wide.

So you're more or less talking about the midfield. We know this needs work anyway.
 
Notts Blade 123 said:
It just concerns me that we are literally going for the cheapest option available. He must be on a very low wage and won’t have many demands, which isn’t the main thing we should be looking at.
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Interesting take that a manager from the Jupiler league, who we’d have to track and research, is the ‘cheapest option available’.
 
Bergen Blade said:
Probably meant specific players to fit his style of football, not formation.
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Yep take your point!.
If its him we will need more energy youth&pace adding to the team to play his way.
Not saying this squad dont work hard the stats would show it if so.
Athleticism is just not there as shown up by Leeds and numerous times this season.
Not forgetting of course quality!
 

Bergen Blade said:
Probably meant specific players to fit his style of football, not formation.
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Sorry, I should have qualified it. Yes I think that’s exactly what he was meaning.
Champagneblade said:
To be fair, this doesn't apply to the whole team I wouldn't think.

Egan, O'Connell, Basham I'd expect would be fine. Likewise we have Bogle, Baldock, RND and Lowe all with decent pace and athleticism out wide.

So you're more or less talking about the midfield. We know this needs work anyway.
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Exactly mate. But we need a new midfield anyway so that’s what I was mainly thinking about but you would think only Berge has the athleticism out of those there currently and he’s the least likely to not have interest. I thought we’d certainly keep Norwood and Fleck even if they’re not first choice but with him I’m not sure they’d fit. We’d be fine upfront with Brewster, McBurnie, Burke, Sharp Dids, even Moose if he’s staying.
I’ll see if Jay will go into any more detail, fully understand it’s not easy for him to comment as freely now.
 
Flatulent_Bob said:
Sorry, I should have qualified it. Yes I think that’s exactly what he was meaning.

Exactly mate. But we need a new midfield anyway so that’s what I was mainly thinking about but you would think only Berge has the athleticism out of those there currently and he’s the least likely to not have interest. I thought we’d certainly keep Norwood and Fleck even if they’re not first choice but with him I’m not sure they’d fit. We’d be fine upfront with Brewster, McBurnie, Burke, Sharp Dids, even Moose if he’s staying.
I’ll see if Jay will go into any more detail, fully understand it’s not easy for him to comment as freely now.
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I'd say out of the current midfield crop you could maybe accommodate 1.

Maybe we get lucky, Coulibaly is the real deal and he can avoid is making one further signing.

But to me, you might keep Fleck in if he can get back to previous but you need a good athlete in there with height nad pace. Same with Norwood.

Berge I'd also go the same way. He won't be here, but I don't get see him as a great athlete. He's a great physical specimen at 6'5". But I mentioned on another thread, is his pace deceptive or is he big and moves like an oil tanker?

I'd say minimum 1 of the current guys but need 2 other starters.
 
It appears to me skill, athleticism, body strength in that order are what's at the forefront of the game today. If we can get a coach/manager with ambition, foresight, cheap and hungry for success, bring him on .... If he exists, that is.
 
Kev Gee said:
Here another one.

Here's a secret. Whisper it quietly as it may shock you.

It was SUFCs money. Not Chris Wilders.
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Of course it is but are uou really saying that Wilder didn't earn the club that money ?
 
Anston Blade said:
That's simply money that Wilder earned for him through getting the club promoted. Anything else?
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That's one take.

You can't attribute all the success to Wilder alone, and then failure or negatives to the board to suit a narrative.

The club as a whole got promoted and spent a fair chunk of money. Likewise the club as a whole has got relegated since, having wasted a lot of that money.
 
JonnyD said:
That's one take.

You can't attribute all the success to Wilder alone, and then failure or negatives to the board to suit a narrative.

The club as a whole got promoted and spent a fair chunk of money. Likewise the club as a whole has got relegated since, having wasted a lot of that money.
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Agree that the club as a whole earned the promotions but it was aclub and a team that was driven by Wilder. Not McCabe and not the Prince.
Wilder did make mistakes this season but don't re-write history by claiming he didn't lead our revival.. We even sang songs about it.
 
Anston Blade said:
Of course it is but are uou really saying that Wilder didn't earn the club that money ?
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It was the club, that won promotion to the PL.
Yes a large portion of that is down to CW, and he deserves praise for that. But it was a collective buy in from the players, coaches and board.

When we were flying high and gunning for Europe CW was happy to ride the wave of hype, adulation and plaudits. However when things have gone spectacularly wrong he refused any blame and walked out on us, leaving us in deep shit.
 
Bladeinleeds said:
The entire squad needs an injection of pace and youth.

the last 12 months has looked like we’re are playing with lead boots on compared to most other PL sides.

Needs addressing whoever is in charge.
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Yes, I think Wilder's style of football served us well before this season. But it feels like the journey has ended, and I'm not sure it's a good idea to have another manager try to get things going again. Maybe a fresh new start with a bit of a clear out is what we need.

Five things with Blessin's football that would be very different from what we've been seeing:

  • Pressing (this used to be a feature under Wilder, but we've lost the ability this season)
  • More youth (Wilder built a team of players getting into their peak, leading to a downfall after the peak season 2019/20)
  • Focus on transitions/breaks (Wilder developed a style where the team was good enough to break down teams playing possession football, especially before the Premier seasons)
  • More flexibility in terms of formation
  • Looking more abroad for signings

Signings made by Oostende under him:

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Bergen Blade said:
Yes, I think Wilder's style of football served us well before this season. But it feels like the journey has ended, and I'm not sure it's a good idea to have another manager try to get things going again. Maybe a fresh new start with a bit of a clear out is what we need.

Five things with Blessin's football that would be very different from what we've been seeing:

  • Pressing (this used to be a feature under Wilder, but we've lost the ability this season)
  • More youth (Wilder built a team of players getting into their peak, leading to a downfall after the peak season 2019/20)
  • Focus on transitions/breaks (Wilder developed a style where the team was good enough to break down teams playing possession football, especially before the Premier seasons)
  • More flexibility in terms of formation
  • Looking more abroad for signings

Signings made by Oostende under him:

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Interesting they brought in a few lads from Barnsley and Celtic. Seems like a good mix of players there from different countries.
 
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