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Quoted from MuddyWaters

Just leaving this here.

https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/artell-explains-alex-hunt-out-9132569

So he gave him a vote of confidence back in January?

Oh yeah, because when that happens every contract in football is honoured until it expires.

Despite watching Town since the late 80s, I have come to the realisation that I know sod all about football. I suspect it is because I was a rubbish player. So the below is probably balderdash.

The only playes that I have noticed as decent, are Rose (obviously), Mullarkey (since they changed his position) and Tharme (nearly always solid).

I'll probably get pelters for this, but the rest where underwhelming, including Clifton, sadly. Maybe Eastwood, given his youth, should be retained as second fiddle, as he did OK really at the end of the season.

Again, person who knows nothing about football alert, but I'm convinced much of it was psychological ; as a team they had the feeling of somehow having convinced themselves that they were clinging on and defeat was imminent. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the squad went elsewhere into more confident teams and started to shine.

Quoted from Bogtrotter

Despite watching Town since the late 80s, I have come to the realisation that I know sod all about football. I suspect it is because I was a rubbish player. So the below is probably balderdash.

The only playes that I have noticed as decent, are Rose (obviously), Mullarkey (since they changed his position) and Tharme (nearly always solid).

I'll probably get pelters for this, but the rest where underwhelming, including Clifton, sadly. Maybe Eastwood, given his youth, should be retained as second fiddle, as he did OK really at the end of the season.

Again, person who knows nothing about football alert, but I'm convinced much of it was psychological ; as a team they had the feeling of somehow having convinced themselves that they were clinging on and defeat was imminent. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the squad went elsewhere into more confident teams and started to shine.

Bang on really except you didn’t mention Thompson being a great addition

Id be telling Rodgers he’s free to go. He’s been absolutely pants. He proved yesterday and throughout the season he cant play in a 4, and he’s not exactly glowed in the 5

Quoted from Hagrid

Id be telling Rodgers he’s free to go. He’s been absolutely pants. He proved yesterday and throughout the season he cant play in a 4, and he’s not exactly glowed in the 5

I think he’s looked OK in a 5 but totally agree in a 4, he misjudges a hell of a lot and you don’t get away with that as a CB in a back 4.

Quoted from Hagrid

Id be telling Rodgers he’s free to go. He’s been absolutely pants. He proved yesterday and throughout the season he cant play in a 4, and he’s not exactly glowed in the 5

Agree about him playing in a 4 but from the games I saw he was OK in a 5. That said if he moved on wouldn’t bother me and I tend to agree with those who would like to see Ryan Bennett return. We badly lack leadership and experience and he has both and seem to recall he was Captain here when he was 19.

I’ve also said previously that sometimes the problem with defenders is the midfield in front of them and maybe if we had a half decent midfield some of our defenders might look a bit more capable.

Quoted from Brummie Codfather

I think he’s looked OK in a 5 but totally agree in a 4, he misjudges a hell of a lot and you don’t get away with that as a CB in a back 4.

Not pretending to know anything but if he comes, a back 5 with Ryan Bennett will need two quicker defenders alongside him - for that reason, I think the three under contract will be kept and Maher won't.

The jury is still out on Rodgers for me, he’s had brilliant matches but then a lot where he’s looked very shaky. I think Mullarkey has actually improved a lot this season and thought was one of the better players yesterday, would be interesting to see how a CB pairing of Mullarkey and Tharme would work in a back 4.

I think the new ‘model’ that has been talked about involves playing a back 4 and because of that I’m  not convinced we will see any CB signings in the summer, I think Maher will be released and then any defensive signings will be at full back, whether that’s Hume, Smith or others.

I want to like Mullarkey but get the feeling he doesn’t really give a excrement and is more interested in his social media and fitness career. Ok player but not the sort of mentality we want imo.

Quoted from Grantley

I want to like Mullarkey but get the feeling he doesn’t really give a excrement and is more interested in his social media and fitness career. Ok player but not the sort of mentality we want imo.

What an absolute charlatan for having a plan to earn a living after football.