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Great to hear a PNE manager speak with this sort of intent and what’s more, I believe him!
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He said the template to follow is Burnley, and I completely agree. I know they’re bitter rivals, but you can’t say they’ve been anything but brilliant the past few season. Hopefully we can emulate.
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Great quote - that's what it takes to break the 50+ year hoodoo
Note: It is a THREE YEAR AIM so those who say this year is our
last chance - it isn't - Exciting times ahead!😀
Note: It is a THREE YEAR AIM so those who say this year is our
last chance - it isn't - Exciting times ahead!😀
Paul Szacsky
The Gentry (RIP)
My God!!
Dare I dream that dream again?
50 years I've waited,50 long long years. I tell you what though, I friggin believe him!!!!
Dare I dream that dream again?
50 years I've waited,50 long long years. I tell you what though, I friggin believe him!!!!
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Yes, good, positive stuff and nice to hear.
To put my negative hat on, I notice it's 'me and Peter', but what about Trevor?
And didn't Trev and Peter not have a similar plan with Larry?
The guys are hardly likely to say anything else, really, at a fans forum, are they?
And if there is a confident, three year plan, how come AN has only been given a one year rolling contract?
Just saying, like.
To put my negative hat on, I notice it's 'me and Peter', but what about Trevor?
And didn't Trev and Peter not have a similar plan with Larry?
The guys are hardly likely to say anything else, really, at a fans forum, are they?
And if there is a confident, three year plan, how come AN has only been given a one year rolling contract?
Just saying, like.
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Paul Szacsky
The Gentry (RIP)
Thanks for bursting my bubble Harry :-((
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Just playing devils advocate, Paul. I've got the tin hat ready.
I thought Voldemort gave the club his plans!!!
I'll get my coat.
I'll get my coat.
you're never this positive on a match day thread (or in politics) ... some if us have been telling you, enjoy the ride 🙂
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I think to compete at the top end of the Championship this season will require investment in January.
We have a best 11 that can match anyone but lack strength in depth and whilst we have got by with shuffling like when Pearson was injured the squad as a whole isn't yet imo quite strong enough for a sustained challenge.
Take Hugill/Maguire/Barky for example;any two missing and we are seriously weakened up top plus Jordan needs tying down on a new deal .Mav and Harrop need time to develop which if push came to shove they wont get. Get Clarke and Cunningham back and we are ok defensively.
I am enjoying the ride, pleased to see the ambition.and can't wait to see what happens next .
EDIT Just read fans forum updates and Jan activity mentioned. Happy days.
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We've had several injuries and suspensions thus far and are unlucky to be as low as we are in the table. I'd suggest you are being dramatic/pessimistic.
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Long season;your point re injuries/suspensions re iterates my concerns.
More strength in depth and we would sit even higher.Roll on January.
That was several managers ago.
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I'll agree with you about the injuries and suspensions. We've been hit relatively hard - not least Pearson having been out for so long... but others too - like much of the defence. I've been surprised how good our strength in depth has been.
Would we have got more points if we'd had our original first XI available most weeks? Maybe... Maybe not. We've just kept batting on, doing well, arguably not quite having had 'average' luck so far. Sign of a good squad built by SG and being taken to new heights by an excellent manager with fresh energy and ideas.
COYW
The point about depth of squad is completely valid. Our back up players (mostly)are not up to the level to compete for top 6. Also attacking wise we do not have a plan b, both problems need addressing, which I am sure they will be. If not , a great start will have all been in vain, but that's not new territory as far as pne is concerned, in fact failing to provide the tools to finish the job is much more the norm for us!!
John Kay confirms the club sold the highest number of season tickets for ten years this season. #pnefc
Peter Ridsdale on Hugill: “The reality is every player is for sale, it depends on the price and the ability to replace that player.”
PR on Hugill: “In January the first question will be have we found an adequate replacement and will someone put a bid in.”
PR on Hugill: “Saying that, our aim is to get promoted to the Premier League and by doing that we have to keep our best players.” #pnefc
PR on Hugill: “The owner has told us if we wish to keep Jordan until the end of his contract then we can do.” #pnefc
PR on new training ground: “It won’t be ready for the start of pre-season but work is ongoing.” #pnefc
AN on Earl: “I think he’s doing remarkably well and it will be a difficult decision when Greg returns to fitness.” #pnefc
AN on Rudd: “He should be back in training this week so hopefully that goes to plan for him.” #pnefc
PR on signings: “I would expect there to be movement in January but we can assure you we will come out of January stronger than we start it”
AN on Horgan: “The issue for Daryl is he has Sean Maguire and Tom Barkhuizen ahead of him, it’s not that he’s not good enough.” #pnefc
AN on Horgan: “The team has evolved from the start of the season, hopefully for Daryl he gets an opportunity.” #pnefc
AN: “I think Ben Pearson is arguably the best sitting midfielder in the league, I was one myself so I know a good one when I see one.”
PR: “We’ve lost two in thirteen, when you think we lost six from the first eight last season that shows the improvement we’ve already made.”
AN: “The level of ability and performance of the players did surprise me and I think this style suits them.” #pnefc
AN: “The ambition of the club is to improve and grow year on year, our task is to do better than last year.” #pnefc
AN: “In saying that, with the start we’ve had we want to finish as high as possible and if that leads to promotion then that’s brilliant.”
AN: “Myself and Peter have discussed the fact that we will get this club promoted, whether it’s this year, next year or the year after.”
AN: “Is promotion possible this season? I don’t see why not, but equally I don’t want to put too much of a burden on the players with that.”
John Kay on fan zone: “We are looking at putting a fan zone bar under the Alan Kelly Stand, hopefully for next season.” #pnefc
AN on signings: “Every decision is a joint decision, it’s not just Peter and it’s not just myself.” #pnefc
AN on Fisher:”I was going to try and sign him for Norwich. Defensively one v one, you won’t find many better and he’s an absolute warrior.”
AN on Clarke: “There’s a difficultly I’m putting a time scale on long term injuries, generally it’s six to nine months.” #pnefc
AN on Clarke: “He’s making great progress and he’s in every day and he’s still a big influence around the dressing room.”
AN on signings: “We have highlighted five areas we are looking at.” #pnefc
AN: “I think we can use the fact we don’t get a lot of recognition as fuel to go and show everybody what we can do.” #pnefc
AN on Welsh’s contract: “It’s not a discussion I’ve had with John so it’s not something I can discuss now.”
AN on Welsh’s contract: “Myself and Peter have discussed it, as we have with a number of players so it’s not out of the norm.” #pnefc
John Kay on future of club: “The template to follow is Burnley, and we want to get promoted to the Premier League.” #pnefc
PR on summer window: “We turned down a total of £20 million of bids in the summer for three or four players.” #pnefc
JK on electronic ticketing: “It’s not changed from last year, it’s £250,000 and we can’t justify that.” #pnefc
JK: “Should we get promoted to the Premier League it’s certainly something we would be looking at doing.” #pnefc
AN on yellow cards: “I think the way we play with the pressing game lends itself to getting yellow cards.” #pnefc
AN on Pearson: “I don’t mind the bookings for tackles but the ones for dissent annoy me and I’ve had a discussion with Ben about that.”
AN on Robinson: “Callum started the season but Barkhuizen and Maguire have come in, to take them out would be unfair based on current form.”
AN on Maguire: “The number of games he’s played is something I’ve discussed with Sean and it’s something we’re aware of.” #pnefc
AN on Maguire: “I think he will benefit from this niggle which gives him time not training and a chance to recover.” #pnefc
AN on Maguire: “I think Sean has been an absolute revelation for us.” #pnefc
AN on Pringle: “Ben is training with the lads daily. Towards the end of the window we set up a deal for Ben but it fell through.”
AN on Pringle: “He is a good lad but unfortunately for him there are others ahead of him so hopefully we can find him a club in January.”
Peter Ridsdale on Hugill: “The reality is every player is for sale, it depends on the price and the ability to replace that player.”
PR on Hugill: “In January the first question will be have we found an adequate replacement and will someone put a bid in.”
PR on Hugill: “Saying that, our aim is to get promoted to the Premier League and by doing that we have to keep our best players.” #pnefc
PR on Hugill: “The owner has told us if we wish to keep Jordan until the end of his contract then we can do.” #pnefc
PR on new training ground: “It won’t be ready for the start of pre-season but work is ongoing.” #pnefc
AN on Earl: “I think he’s doing remarkably well and it will be a difficult decision when Greg returns to fitness.” #pnefc
AN on Rudd: “He should be back in training this week so hopefully that goes to plan for him.” #pnefc
PR on signings: “I would expect there to be movement in January but we can assure you we will come out of January stronger than we start it”
AN on Horgan: “The issue for Daryl is he has Sean Maguire and Tom Barkhuizen ahead of him, it’s not that he’s not good enough.” #pnefc
AN on Horgan: “The team has evolved from the start of the season, hopefully for Daryl he gets an opportunity.” #pnefc
AN: “I think Ben Pearson is arguably the best sitting midfielder in the league, I was one myself so I know a good one when I see one.”
PR: “We’ve lost two in thirteen, when you think we lost six from the first eight last season that shows the improvement we’ve already made.”
AN: “The level of ability and performance of the players did surprise me and I think this style suits them.” #pnefc
AN: “The ambition of the club is to improve and grow year on year, our task is to do better than last year.” #pnefc
AN: “In saying that, with the start we’ve had we want to finish as high as possible and if that leads to promotion then that’s brilliant.”
AN: “Myself and Peter have discussed the fact that we will get this club promoted, whether it’s this year, next year or the year after.”
AN: “Is promotion possible this season? I don’t see why not, but equally I don’t want to put too much of a burden on the players with that.”
John Kay on fan zone: “We are looking at putting a fan zone bar under the Alan Kelly Stand, hopefully for next season.” #pnefc
AN on signings: “Every decision is a joint decision, it’s not just Peter and it’s not just myself.” #pnefc
AN on Fisher:”I was going to try and sign him for Norwich. Defensively one v one, you won’t find many better and he’s an absolute warrior.”
AN on Clarke: “There’s a difficultly I’m putting a time scale on long term injuries, generally it’s six to nine months.” #pnefc
AN on Clarke: “He’s making great progress and he’s in every day and he’s still a big influence around the dressing room.”
AN on signings: “We have highlighted five areas we are looking at.” #pnefc
AN: “I think we can use the fact we don’t get a lot of recognition as fuel to go and show everybody what we can do.” #pnefc
AN on Welsh’s contract: “It’s not a discussion I’ve had with John so it’s not something I can discuss now.”
AN on Welsh’s contract: “Myself and Peter have discussed it, as we have with a number of players so it’s not out of the norm.” #pnefc
John Kay on future of club: “The template to follow is Burnley, and we want to get promoted to the Premier League.” #pnefc
PR on summer window: “We turned down a total of £20 million of bids in the summer for three or four players.” #pnefc
JK on electronic ticketing: “It’s not changed from last year, it’s £250,000 and we can’t justify that.” #pnefc
JK: “Should we get promoted to the Premier League it’s certainly something we would be looking at doing.” #pnefc
AN on yellow cards: “I think the way we play with the pressing game lends itself to getting yellow cards.” #pnefc
AN on Pearson: “I don’t mind the bookings for tackles but the ones for dissent annoy me and I’ve had a discussion with Ben about that.”
AN on Robinson: “Callum started the season but Barkhuizen and Maguire have come in, to take them out would be unfair based on current form.”
AN on Maguire: “The number of games he’s played is something I’ve discussed with Sean and it’s something we’re aware of.” #pnefc
AN on Maguire: “I think he will benefit from this niggle which gives him time not training and a chance to recover.” #pnefc
AN on Maguire: “I think Sean has been an absolute revelation for us.” #pnefc
AN on Pringle: “Ben is training with the lads daily. Towards the end of the window we set up a deal for Ben but it fell through.”
AN on Pringle: “He is a good lad but unfortunately for him there are others ahead of him so hopefully we can find him a club in January.”