"Time for a change between the sticks?".

For those saying Hurst watches them both in training and therefore must be picking the best one, well In 2016/17 we had Dean Henderson in the squad. It wasn't until bignot took charge that he got in the team. When he did it was obvious to everybody that Henderson was a far superior keeper (understandably given the career he went on to have). Hurst had watched them both in training every day but he had still persisted in picking macca regardless. I assume Hurst could see who was the better keeper, it would be bizarre if not, but he is a very conservative manager.

However he did drop macca for Eastwood last season so maybe he has changed a bit.

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What if Crocombe is simply a better goalkeeper?

We don't know of course as Hurst doesn't play him but surely being the 500 appearances goalkeeper who currently holds the jersey shouldn't be a passport to never stepping aside.

Crocombe could be be a far better keeper who should replace Macca permanently not just when Macca makes a few mistakes.

I'm pretty sure Hurst will and is playing who he believes is the best option. Remember it was Hurst and only Hurst that has dropped JM in the last 5+ years. I support whatever PH does.

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I'm pretty sure Hurst will and is playing who he believes is the best option. Remember it was Hurst and only Hurst that has dropped JM in the last 5+ years. I support whatever PH does.

This is one of the problems with supporters of this club. Blind faith helps no one. Flapper was one of the constituents of our relegation, and will be instrumental in us not getting promoted, along with Hurst. Would love to be proved wrong  but I don't think I will.

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I'm pretty sure Hurst will and is playing who he believes is the best option. Remember it was Hurst and only Hurst that has dropped JM in the last 5+ years. I support whatever PH does.

Bignot dropped him for Henderson, and Holloway dropped him for Sam Russell.

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This is one of the problems with supporters of this club. Blind faith helps no one. Flapper was one of the constituents of our relegation, and will be instrumental in us not getting promoted, along with Hurst. Would love to be proved wrong  but I don't think I will.

Despite the fact Macca has been part of, and Hurst the only manager too, get us promoted in the last 23 years😂😂

Having seen the Solihull highlights, I'm not sure if Macca had much chance in either goal and pulled off too very good saves as well.

In fact watching the first goal especially I would be looking for another left back

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Having seen the Solihull highlights, I'm not sure if Macca had much chance in either goal and pulled off too very good saves as well.

In fact watching the first goal especially I would be looking for another left back

I’m not sure Crookes is fully fit yet nor do I think Pearson is the right centre back to play alongside.

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I’m not sure Crookes is fully fit yet nor do I think Pearson is the right centre back to play alongside.

Not the first time he has gone MIA, the Notts County winner.

If he isn't fit now, when the frig will he be fit?

Excellent shot stopper, great club man and a leader through the spine of the team. Only 32, in his prime as a goalkeeper. He does have issues commanding his area and dominating crosses. I'd like to see him come with violence and take whatever is within his 18 yard box. I've played the game for 20 years at Sunday league level, and coached keepers and managed, so how can I judge a man with 500 plus professional games? I will anyway ha.

As an ex goalkeeper, that 18 yard box is yours and anyone who dares to come into your home should be dealt with with violence and power within the rules of the game. I see a lot of pointing and shouting, but I don't see dominance and strength. He isn't going to learn that now at 32, but I'd still consider him a top keeper at this level.

Excellent shot stopper, reasonable kicker (as there are some shockers at this level), he is a leader but he hasn't been great recently, has previously come back from brief periods of being out of the team. Perhaps it is time for the other lad to have a go. He isn't done by any means, he's a good lad and is fully committed.

He can save, mess up, not command his box, it doesn't matter that much if the outfield can't have shots at the opponents goals or even score