shreds1975
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I noticed that Gary Speed was a lot more active in the technical area last night, more so than Blackwell I thought. Anyone else agree? Or was it just coincidence each time I looked across?
I am not trying to suggest that his increased visibility had any impact on the performance or result, by the way. For me last night was an improvement on Saturday, it maybe papered over a few cracks, the real test is Saturday and hopefully not giving as much space and possession to Doncaster, who will offer a bit more up front that Blackpool.
Also, regarding Speed, I thought he dealt with the post match interview really well, although I accept Giddings is hardly a tough interviewer. The one "tricky" question regarding Billy's availability to Donny on Saturday was handled well, along the lines of "I am not privy to that, but if I had known it was going to be asked I would have found out for you". Okay it may be a load of bull, but I don't think Sam Ellis would have engaged his brain before answering that question and we would no doubt have heard some snidey response.
There is obviously a chance that a managerial opportunity will come along and Speed may move on and in the current climate his wages may be a concern at the Lane. However, i would rather see us offer him a longer term coaching deal witha view to managerial succession and save some costs with Sam Ellis' salary.
I am not trying to suggest that his increased visibility had any impact on the performance or result, by the way. For me last night was an improvement on Saturday, it maybe papered over a few cracks, the real test is Saturday and hopefully not giving as much space and possession to Doncaster, who will offer a bit more up front that Blackpool.
Also, regarding Speed, I thought he dealt with the post match interview really well, although I accept Giddings is hardly a tough interviewer. The one "tricky" question regarding Billy's availability to Donny on Saturday was handled well, along the lines of "I am not privy to that, but if I had known it was going to be asked I would have found out for you". Okay it may be a load of bull, but I don't think Sam Ellis would have engaged his brain before answering that question and we would no doubt have heard some snidey response.
There is obviously a chance that a managerial opportunity will come along and Speed may move on and in the current climate his wages may be a concern at the Lane. However, i would rather see us offer him a longer term coaching deal witha view to managerial succession and save some costs with Sam Ellis' salary.
