Revolving probably. If he comes good he will probably be gone, if things go bad he will get the boot. Good result today tho . Best to judge him in January time. He does need support re signings at moment but come injuries & a few bad runs of results which is inevitable at some point then I will hold my judgement. Seems to talk a good game but juries out for me til Jan/Feb
Is Lowe evolving?
Not for me.
Still the same resilient style.
However since the start of last season team has been leading about 15 times in games and think Huddersfield on Boxing day was only time a 1-0 coming up to last 30 minutes was turned into a defeat.
He's showing at this level he can manage games effectively team are winning so that isn't a problem at all. Problem is more the snail pace starts home and away with being 2 or 3 down like Norwich at home or Swansea away.
Give him the obvious Cannon signing and two more across the park and see if a more expansive style can be developed. Like for most of last season he's managing relatively meagre resources pretty well currently.
It’s quite a stat. We just needed to take the lead more often.
Should have been back home for the rugby by now but the Belfast bars are doing well on the back of these wins.
Just need to make sure I don’t leave my shopping from Mike’s Fancy Cheese in the pub.
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As title suggests.
When RL first took over, there was a huge boom, the club seemed to reconnect with the fan base and many more ST were sold.
RL seems to have taken a bit of stick (warranted or not) but it seems to me that he is evolving as a manager. This system and brand that he is seemingly wed to seems to have evolved - it seems to me that he is finding different ways to win games.
Give the guy the tools.
COYW!!!
Maybe, maybe not.
But, he was never as bad as some idiots and some moronic podcasts made out.
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It's all the boring negative poster can do.It's not a good sign when you have to play the man, not the ball.
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Steps in the right direction for me. Good results and the quality of football is better than last season.
You can only beat what's in front of you but I'm curious to see how it goes when things get tough. The big problem last season was the consistent lack of goals at home. If our problems only occur infrequently, then we'll do well.
Personally I like to leave it 10 games into the season before really judging how things are going for us. At this early stage it's hard to judge how well we're doing in comparison to everyone.
Our results are still positive though, we just need our owners to invest. Good results can't be maintained without investment
Last season for me was a huge missed opportunity in the early part. Sure there was some debate on how good the 1-0s early on were away to Luton and Coventry but proved very good results 9 months later with both in the play off final.
Can't see any of Sunderland, Bristol or Sheff Weds being there in late May but ultimately it's still a good home win and 4 solid points on the road.
Club really should've backed Lowe then with a new CF to continue getting those results but didn't do anything once it was decided Archer was staying.
Obviously Cannon pursuit is ongoing so hopefully there's some sort of backup plan there but I'd say LWB is also a good indication given Brady's injuries and Kian being 17 so can't be expected just to start 40 games at this level.
Get in decent players in those two positions and suddenly things look promising.
Last season for me was a huge missed opportunity in the early part. Sure there was some debate on how good the 1-0s early on were away to Luton and Coventry but proved very good results 9 months later with both in the play off final.
Can't see any of Sunderland, Bristol or Sheff Weds being there in late May but ultimately it's still a good home win and 4 solid points on the road.
Club really should've backed Lowe then with a new CF to continue getting those results but didn't do anything once it was decided Archer was staying.
Obviously Cannon pursuit is ongoing so hopefully there's some sort of backup plan there but I'd say LWB is also a good indication given Brady's injuries and Kian being 17 so can't be expected just to start 40 games at this level.
Get in decent players in those two positions and suddenly things look promising.
Been impressed with the back 3 and we have Whatmough to come in when we have injuries or suspensions.
Lindsay isn’t quite as crap as people make out and Hughes is looking good, being able to overlap and go forward gives the brand a much better attacking outlet.
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I've not been his greatest fan because of the football played at home but neither would I take any notice of opinions for or against on here ... Apparently
Lindsay Potts, & Hughes were supposed to be crap
Lindsay Potts, & Hughes were supposed to be crap
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Been impressed with the back 3 and we have Whatmough to come in when we have injuries or suspensions.
Lindsay isn’t quite as crap as people make out and Hughes is looking good, being able to overlap and go forward gives the brand a much better attacking outlet.
I’ve got to admit, I’ve given Lindsay a lot of stick but he’s been very good in the first 3 games.
Long may that continue (and hopefully he doesn’t fall off a cliff like he did after his good start last season).
Both Craig and Peter were at the game today. My concern is that they’ll see that, and our start, and think we just need Cannon through the door.
Personally, I think we could do with 3. Cannon, LWB and a winger (I know we don’t play with wingers but it would be nice to have a completely different dynamic going forward).
Ched and Riis won’t be available for a number of months and Keane looked like he was done in after 60 today. We need a Striker quickly.
I’ve got to admit, I’ve given Lindsay a lot of stick but he’s been very good in the first 3 games.
Long may that continue (and hopefully he doesn’t fall off a cliff like he did after his good start last season).
Both Craig and Peter were at the game today. My concern is that they’ll see that, and our start, and think we just need Cannon through the door.
Personally, I think we could do with 3. Cannon, LWB and a winger (I know we don’t play with wingers but it would be nice to have a completely different dynamic going forward).
Ched and Riis won’t be available for a number of months and Keane looked like he was done in after 60 today. We need a Striker quickly.
Riis I’ve heard will be September, middle at the latest.
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Riis I’ve heard will be September, middle at the latest.
Doesn’t counteract the fact that we need a Striker. Relying on Riis after his first major injury isn’t a something that we should be doing.
He lives in the same apartment complex as myself (he may have moved now) as I sometimes see him out with his dog. If I see him again, I’ll ask how close he is 😂
Doesn’t counteract the fact that we need a Striker. Relying on Riis after his first major injury isn’t a something that we should be doing.
He lives in the same apartment complex as myself (he may have moved now) as I sometimes see him out with his dog. If I see him again, I’ll ask how close he is 😂
You should be best mates with him by now.
Or have nicked his missus.
What evidence do you have for that statement?No the players don't like him and are managing themselves and he only signs players he likes.
I believe that to be a tongue in cheek commentWhat evidence do you have for that statement?
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Such a boring negative poster, behind enemy lines lasher who’s embarrassed he’s being shown up even this early into the season.
And this is a positive post ?
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He's been rather quiet recently