Now the inquest

Quoted from davmariner

Is it just me or did Stockwood say the budget is terrible for next season?

I think he was referring to the circumstances surrounding the finances as a whole, like the impact it would of had on the club as he referred to it not being a disaster but not to the point where it'd of been existential if we did go down. It's public knowledge the work needed on the main stand in the off season and there's a few other things being worked on. I reference back to a point that JS & AP made at a fans forum that they said they'd never reduce the playing budget and it'd either stay the same or improve so I don't see the playing budget being reduced for next season.

Quoted from BrMarin

We would have been safe with Hurst. Artell deserves credit for changing his his style but probably would have been sacked if he didn't. I think he deserves a chance now and I'm hoping he does well next season.

I think Hurst was taking us down, personally.

It can be true that we were absolutely awful under Artell for large periods and that he did a good job keeping this urine poor squad up. He’s earned a go at next season but think he’s got a job on as any manager would in this position.

Quoted from chaos33

No, he did say that.
I hope he adds some context or comparative detail to that because if he’s declaring now that the budget is ‘terrible’ next year, we’ll get more of the same. And…it’s not entirely helpful in terms of prospective season ticket sales.
I hope he qualifies/addresses this.

Probably trying to downplay after being rinsed by the lot of chancer agents/players last time out after declaring all of the extra FA Cup  monies would go into the playing budget.

Question is, who would Hurst have managed to sign in the window? If he'd signed the same players, I'd imagine he'd have (narrowly) kept us up, as they have made a big difference. Mostly Thompson, of course, but also Tharme, Smith and to a lesser extent, Obikwu and Hume.

Ultimately, he shat the bed with the summer signings because, even after winning today, I couldn't help but think that there were a fair few players out there that I wouldn't want to stay. He's yesterday's news now, however and is at a different club so we don't need to worry about him.

Major rebuild required in the summer. I'm assuming we'll aim to get Ainley signed up as he showed what we've been missing this season in his cameo - intelligent play, ball retention, a range of accurate passing. A lot of players to depart and Artell will certainly be aware of what we need in this squad (pace, especially!). Let's just hope we can sign the right players.

I’ve seen enough good stuff from green in the last few weeks to think he deserves another chance . Looks a lot more capable given more freedom to play .

Quoted from louth_in_the_south

I’ve seen enough good stuff from green in the last few weeks to think he deserves another chance . Looks a lot more capable given more freedom to play .

Seriously if we want to progress we need much better than Green. The man gives 100% and is more than decent in the air but he has little mobility, absolutely no pace whatsoever and his passing is poor more often than not. I can’t see any footballing reasons to retain his services but thank him for being an honest and good professional.

Quoted from Lincoln Mariner 56

Seriously if we want to progress we need much better than Green. The man gives 100% and is more than decent in the air but he has little mobility, absolutely no pace whatsoever and his passing is poor more often than not. I can’t see any footballing reasons to retain his services but thank him for being an honest and good professional.

Green: I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti

Quoted from chaos33

No, he did say that.
I hope he adds some context or comparative detail to that because if he’s declaring now that the budget is ‘terrible’ next year, we’ll get more of the same. And…it’s not entirely helpful in terms of prospective season ticket sales.
I hope he qualifies/addresses this.

He was talking about the revenue coming in depending on what league we are in. Not the playing budget.

Quoted from louth_in_the_south

I’ve seen enough good stuff from green in the last few weeks to think he deserves another chance . Looks a lot more capable given more freedom to play .

I think he’s ‘coached on’ and made me revise my opinion of him to some extent. Earlier in the season I’d have said he was just too limited to be a good player at this level but I think he’s evolved some aspects of his game to make me think we should probably retain him for his attributes, which aren’t that common as a combination. Technically looks limited, and no significant goals or assist return, or ‘game changing’ instances to speak of. As a midfielder, you might want more, and rightly so, but…his fitness, energy, total commitment, injury resistance, versatility, presence….all big ticks. There’ll be games when you want that in your squad. I’d persevere with him and see if he can keep improving. And still look to totally rebuild the midfielders ranks with another two or three technically/creatively better recruits.