We've got a squad with very good players in it for the championship
But I would argue it's not actually a great squad as it lacks balance, variety and flexibility.
If we move to any formation other than some variant of 4-2-3-1 it's a case of square pegs in round holes.
If the midfield pairing of dorrans and tettey really was that good we wouldn't be struggling to control the midfield against all but the weakest championship opponents.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Yes I'm sure AN is to blame for some of the tactical errors, but we've not really been convincing in any match other than perhaps Blackburn. Which isn't really a sign of a great squad.
The blame does still lie with AN though as he's had 3 unsuccessful transfer windows since we were promoted.
Posted By: SimonOTBC on October 31st 2016 at 07:27:31
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- I'm slightly concerned that if this is the beginning of the end for Alex Neil, (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Oct 31, 06:46:45
- The taking a chance thing ended last year (n/m) (NCFC) - Mickdundee, Oct 31, 07:24:59
- AN definitely needs a run of results (NCFC) - Hit Squadie, Oct 31, 06:59:03
- We've got a squad with very good players in it for the championship (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 31, 07:27:31
- good players but what has tettey, brady etc done this season? should have sold them? (NCFC) - pab, Oct 31, 08:19:23
- I'm not sure we'd have got any decent cash for tettey (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 31, 08:21:35
- I wonder if his lack of profile doesn't help recruit? (n/m) (NCFC) - bobble, Oct 31, 07:49:05
- Maybe. But he's also not getting the best out of Pritchard, Canos, Naismith (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 31, 08:24:59
- good players but what has tettey, brady etc done this season? should have sold them? (NCFC) - pab, Oct 31, 08:19:23
- Yep, this 100%. (NCFC) - I Am Hoot, Oct 31, 07:10:50
- Everyone assumes he will learn. He hasn't learnt. His (NCFC) - Jim, Oct 31, 07:21:38
- Brighton fans were scathing of him (NCFC) - SCC 28, Oct 31, 07:57:08
- He was arrogant pre-match no doubting that. (n/m) (NCFC) - Mark Barham, Oct 31, 10:27:10
- Due to sensationalist back page newspaper... (NCFC) - loz, Oct 31, 08:29:53
- Brighton fans were scathing of him (NCFC) - SCC 28, Oct 31, 07:57:08
- Everyone assumes he will learn. He hasn't learnt. His (NCFC) - Jim, Oct 31, 07:21:38
- We've got a squad with very good players in it for the championship (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 31, 07:27:31
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