CCM Fans and the club

[Wombat]

https://www.ftbl.com.au/analysis/something-rotten-is-seeping-into-the-mariners-518771/page2

Pretty weak piece of Journalism. And then throws up Hutcho, so far a failure in both of this assistant Coaching role, as some sort of solution.

The only solution is to fund the team properly and not go into a season with 5 problem areas.

1. No starting 11 keeper.
2. No specialist RB.
3. No experienced quality CB (and still fast enough)
4. No 10.
5. No Main Striker....well we had a loanee and let him leave.

 

[adz]

and no preseason

 

[Insertnamehere]

and no preseason

And no S&C till round 13.
In fact I watched the warmup and I don't even rate what they're doing with one.

 

[FFC Mariner]

And no S&C till round 13.
In fact I watched the warmup and I don't even rate what they're doing with one.

Agree 100% watch them run, they are clearly unfit.
Hoole is the worst example closely followed by Oar and Judas

 

[Insertnamehere]

Agree 100% watch them run, they are clearly unfit.
Hoole is the worst example closely followed by Oar and Judas

Static stretching inside an hour to play (debunked for at least 10years), do some dynamic stretching then go kick around in a square twice size of what victory were doing then do some 80% run throughs. Like complete amateur hour.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

And no S&C till round 13.
In fact I watched the warmup and I don't even rate what they're doing with one.

I still like this is the single biggest failing of the club this year. Despite our repeated incompetence at roster management, this ranks above it for me.

How MM didn't think this was a priority is unforgivable. How the club allowed MM to not think the team needed a fitness coach is ridiculous.

IMO while we were never looking well, the last, say, 6 games have shown we are able to make a stand against almost any team out there - but we don't have the fitness to hold it. That one thing more than any has destroyed our season.

I mean, yes, part of the issue with holding a lead is that we get so terrified of losing it you can watch us crumble, but fitness is also a bit part of that. Low fitness, mistakes are made, attackers get away from defenders, etc etc.

 

[marinermick]

Severe lack of pragmatism and poor coaching is costing us games:

- We play an up tempo pressing game yet we don't have the fitness to execute it for ninety minutes.
- Our substitutions are reactive not proactive. They often too late when the opposition has already swung the game in their favour and have momentum.
- We still play an expansive game when in the lead. We do not know how to stifle games, slow down play, niggle etc.
- We continue to play three at the back when the opposition have obviously changed tactics and have pushed more players forward.

Fark me, every nupty here (including me) can see all of this. Why can't they? All four points above lay squarely on the coaches' shoulders.

 

[bikinigirl]

How MM didn't think this was a priority is unforgivable. How the club allowed MM to not think the team needed a fitness coach is ridiculous.

. to be fair he did bring one in, but he then ran away

. the Club was then forced to put in place some temporary (and inadequate) 'solutions' before a permanent replacement could be found

. don't get me wrong, it's clearly unacceptable i just wanted to clarify that it wasn't entirely neglected

 

[FFC Mariner]

Charlesworth clearing the decks is starting to look terminal. He has gutted the club too deeply and the wheels are falling off

 

[turbo]

He has gutted the club too deeply and the wheels are falling off

I think the bigger issue is they've tried to rebuild without a significant investment. It seems we're overpaying some players now anyway so rather than paying overs for every half decent player they should focus on a few key players that show intent to compete. It might cost a bit more in the short term but will pay off both in player retention and in the stands. Sign a solid experienced CB to partner aspro and rowles, new keeper, resign Tom H, find the like for like replacement we were supposed to get for Ross - and do those things early rather than late so we can build a team around them. Throwing inflated wages at the likes of Simon, Mcglinchey, Hoole and even a big offer we were going to make for Millar doesn't seem like the best use of our limited funds IMO. Create a solid spine and work out which youth/npl prospects you want to fill in the gaps or add depth.

 

[soccer mad]

WHO IS RENEWING THEIR MEMBERSHIP FOR NEXT YEAR.

 

[sydmariner]

WHO IS RENEWING THEIR MEMBERSHIP FOR NEXT YEAR.

me

 

[Wombat]

Me

 

[NoDiggity]

Me

 

[Holy]

Me and the rest of my family

 

[Forum Phoenix]

WHO IS RENEWING THEIR MEMBERSHIP FOR NEXT YEAR.

ME.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Though quietly... I’m not sure this is the best way to get a head count perse.

 

[marinermick]

Me

 

[BrisRecky]

Mrs and Mr Recky are both rejoining

 

[adz]

Yep