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Stronger or Weaker ?

Stronger or Weaker ?

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Assuming, for the purpose of discussion, that the starting X1 at Oldham was Neil's first X1, then the subs would be the team likely to play against Morecambe.

That would be :- Maxwell; Woods; Clarke; Storey; Earl; Gally; Ledson; Burke; Bodin; Moult; Horgan. =


The same time last season we played Accy with the '2nd X1' being :-

Maxwell; Vermijl; Boyle; Davies; O'Connor; Gally; Grimshaw; Robinson; Horgan; Hugill & Mavididi.


SO the simple question would be...

is our 'possible' 2nd X1 stronger or weaker than last Augusts 2nd X1 ??
 
Time will tell.

Hopefully get off to flyer and see the confidence build from there.
 
sports rehab said:
Assuming, for the purpose of discussion, that the starting X1 at Oldham was Neil's first X1, then the subs would be the team likely to play against Morecambe.

That would be :- Maxwell; Woods; Clarke; Storey; Earl; Gally; Ledson; Burke; Bodin; Moult; Horgan. =


The same time last season we played Accy with the '2nd X1' being :-

Maxwell; Vermijl; Boyle; Davies; O'Connor; Gally; Grimshaw; Robinson; Horgan; Hugill & Mavididi.


SO the simple question would be...

is our 'possible' 2nd X1 stronger or weaker than last Augusts 2nd X1 ??
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It's a good question. Personally, I think the squad is far stronger than last season with a slightly weaker first eleven.
 
We definitely have a stronger squad. First 11, I'm not sure yet. Hughes might be a small downgrade on Cunningham, but Browne and Davies are definitely stronger players, whilst Maguire and Harrop have had a season to acclimatise to this level also.
 
stf4ever said:
It's a good question. Personally, I think the squad is far stronger than last season with a slightly weaker first eleven.
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The 'slightly weaker' aspects being the absence of Cunningham and Hugill. Fair enough - they would certainly enhance the squad if they were still here. But the counter-balance is the greater experience after last season of the likes of Fisher, Earl, Davies, Pearson, Browne, Harrop, Barkhuizen, Robinson, Maguire, Horgan and very likely Moult. Overall I think we are a bit stronger.
 
HunterLionheart said:
We definitely have a stronger squad. First 11, I'm not sure yet. Hughes might be a small downgrade on Cunningham, but Browne and Davies are definitely stronger players, whilst Maguire and Harrop have had a season to acclimatise to this level also.
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I personally don’t think Hughes will be a downgrade, think he will score a few goals as well.
 
The squad appears stronger which can only be a good thing. There were times last year where players where in the team as there was no alternative.

Better competition for places means players need to up their games and also affords us the opportunity to rest players more meaning there is a reduced risk of burn out.

The future is looking bright.
 
but do we think Earl to be an upgrade on OConnor ? Bodin on Stpehy; Moult on Hugill etc.... even Ledson on Grimmy ??

where the 'same players' played at Accy and likely against Morecambe, do we think they are stronger or weaker than last august ? i.e. Gally; Robbo; Horgan; Maxi
 
sports rehab said:
but do we think Earl to be an upgrade on OConnor ? Bodin on Stpehy; Moult on Hugill etc.... even Ledson on Grimmy ??

where the 'same players' played at Accy and likely against Morecambe, do we think they are stronger or weaker than last august ? i.e. Gally; Robbo; Horgan; Maxi
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I think the replacements are a step up and the "same" are 12 months more used to a style of football they initially may have struggled to adapt to
 
sports rehab said:
Assuming, for the purpose of discussion, that the starting X1 at Oldham was Neil's first X1, then the subs would be the team likely to play against Morecambe.

That would be :- Maxwell; Woods; Clarke; Storey; Earl; Gally; Ledson; Burke; Bodin; Moult; Horgan. =


The same time last season we played Accy with the '2nd X1' being :-

Maxwell; Vermijl; Boyle; Davies; O'Connor; Gally; Grimshaw; Robinson; Horgan; Hugill & Mavididi.


SO the simple question would be...

is our 'possible' 2nd X1 stronger or weaker than last Augusts 2nd X1 ??
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Much stronger now, Boyle. O’Connor, Grimshaw And Mavididi were very poor last season.
 
stf4ever said:
It's a good question. Personally, I think the squad is far stronger than last season with a slightly weaker first eleven.
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This is what I think, however that’s until we see Hughes. Early signs look good so it could be a big thumbs up, especially as Harrop, Barkhuizen, Bodin and Maguire will be playing now with added experience.
 
sports rehab said:
Assuming, for the purpose of discussion, that the starting X1 at Oldham was Neil's first X1, then the subs would be the team likely to play against Morecambe.

That would be :- Maxwell; Woods; Clarke; Storey; Earl; Gally; Ledson; Burke; Bodin; Moult; Horgan. =


The same time last season we played Accy with the '2nd X1' being :-

Maxwell; Vermijl; Boyle; Davies; O'Connor; Gally; Grimshaw; Robinson; Horgan; Hugill & Mavididi.


SO the simple question would be...

is our 'possible' 2nd X1 stronger or weaker than last Augusts 2nd X1 ??
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Not sure I’d make 11 changes vs Morecambe btw. Made sense last season as Neil was needing to have a look at the squad in competitive action but I’d expect and like to see less changes this time.
 
Tino said:
This is what I think, however that’s until we see Hughes. Early signs look good so it could be a big thumbs up, especially as Harrop, Barkhuizen, Bodin and Maguire will be playing now with added experience.
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If we got Hugill back on loan and brought Connolly in from Everton, then would be much stronger
 
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