11 games in...

[Qprtanpa1]

Here's what we've learned:

• Despite massive injuries, no RB or Grant Hall, and now Onouha- and Perch-less, our defense has been half decent -- Furlong not progressing fast enough; badly need to find RB in January window
• Our midfield maestros (Luongo, Freeman and Scown) are growing better by the game, and controlling more games than ever -- Luongo on verge of becoming a scorer, Freeman already there
• Washington and Mackie are admirable for their hustle but abominable for their punch -- play Wheeler next to Sylla, use Smith for 2nd half heroics, promote Eze (when back) & Greco-Cox (when ready)
• Platoon Manning and (when fit) Shodipo and (a thus far disappointing) Pawel
• FORGET N'gbakoto (no confidence), Cousins (a bust thus far) and Lua Lua (not the same player as last year); trade Petrasso;
• Ollie's spirit is awesome, but his selections and game tactics questionable -- time for him to know that even in a rebuilding phase he's not safe if we skid into lower table mediocrity

[Hubble]

Good summary.

[Northolt_Rs]

We are 12 games in.... P12 W3 D5 L4

[Stanley]

• Platoon Manning and (when fit) Shodipo and (a thus far disappointing) Pawel
• FORGET N'gbakoto (no confidence), Cousins (a bust thus far) and Lua Lua (not the same player as last year);

Agree with everything except these two bullets Tanpa. All those players you mentioned have either been incorrectly or under utilised by Ollie or are returning from injury - so either way it's far too early to 'platoon' or 'forget' after only 12 games.

[SpongeParr]

I agree with you Stanley

[Stanley]

Isn't Wheeler a winger not a striker? Heard someone else say put him up front with Sylla.

If anything, play Sylla and Smith up front and swap Pav for Wheeler.

He is a winger but did score a lot of goals for Exeter. V impressive stats for them.

[1973 ranger]

The big suprise is Holloway always picking Mackie? Anyone could see we would struggle for goals so not sure how that was not addressed before the season started.

[72bus]

Here's what we've learned:

• Despite massive injuries, no RB or Grant Hall, and now Onouha- and Perch-less, our defense has been half decent -- Furlong not progressing fast enough; badly need to find RB in January window
• Our midfield maestros (Luongo, Freeman and Scown) are growing better by the game, and controlling more games than ever -- Luongo on verge of becoming a scorer, Freeman already there
• Washington and Mackie are admirable for their hustle but abominable for their punch -- play Wheeler next to Sylla, use Smith for 2nd half heroics, promote Eze (when back) & Greco-Cox (when ready)
• Platoon Manning and (when fit) Shodipo and (a thus far disappointing) Pawel
• FORGET N'gbakoto (no confidence), Cousins (a bust thus far) and Lua Lua (not the same player as last year); trade Petrasso;
• Ollie's spirit is awesome, but his selections and game tactics questionable -- time for him to know that even in a rebuilding phase he's not safe if we skid into lower table mediocrity

i agree with most of that

[stanistheman]

I agree with that and also Stanley's and comments and 1973 Rangers' too

I think Wheeler played some games as a centre forward last season for Exeter, hence why I also suggested him alongside Wheeler in another thread. He can't do any worse than Mackie or Washington in that position.

[Qprtanpa1]

I agree with that and also Stanley's and comments and 1973 Rangers' too

I think Wheeler played some games as a centre forward last season for Exeter, hence why I also suggested him alongside Wheeler in another thread. He can't do any worse than Mackie or Washington in that position.

Totally agree with this. Mackie and Washington are hustlers without a hunch for how to score. We won't progress if we harbor hopes of scoring no better than one goal a game. Wheeler is enticing, Eze is as well when back, and after all what do we have to lose given our offensive anemia?

[Joe90]

A good summary...

Does anyone else think we have no speed in the team? Also, should give the youth a chance...much cheaper than bringing in players, plus sends a good message to any kid thinking of coming here, will show there's a path to the first team.

[Qprtanpa1]

A good summary...

Does anyone else think we have no speed in the team? Also, should give the youth a chance...much cheaper than bringing in players, plus sends a good message to any kid thinking of coming here, will show there's a path to the first team.

Yes, and yes. Speed up front, and at the corner backs could exhaust the other team by game's end there way we now play.