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Quoted from Maringer

McAtee is at a real crossroads in his career right now. We've all seen his ability but that's 8 goals in 3 seasons in League football and he's not showing nearly enough to indicate he's going to be even a good lower division footballer at present.

He should be one of the better players in the division. He's not even the best player in a mid-table team at present.

The question is, what does he need to do to make the improvement? I suspect another loan period for him next season as Luton won't need him as things stand, so it will be interesting to see where he ends up. I have to say, I'd be surprised if he came back here again.

A move elsewhere may be the making of him.

Excellent post.  I’d love to see him succeed at Luton but frankly, I’d be amazed if he gets anywhere near the first team.  He has the makings of a decent league 2 striker but lack of pace and his tendency to be greedy will always hold him back.  Luton did us a favour.

Quoted from Maringer

McAtee is at a real crossroads in his career right now. We've all seen his ability but that's 8 goals in 3 seasons in League football and he's not showing nearly enough to indicate he's going to be even a good lower division footballer at present.

He should be one of the better players in the division. He's not even the best player in a mid-table team at present.

The question is, what does he need to do to make the improvement? I suspect another loan period for him next season as Luton won't need him as things stand, so it will be interesting to see where he ends up. I have to say, I'd be surprised if he came back here again.

A move elsewhere may be the making of him.

Without being pedantic, he’s not at a crossroads. It’s actually a T junction.

Quoted from ginnywings

Pfft! Hurst always bringing subs on too late.  

Twenty five minutes late Both Taylor and Mactee needed  hauling off on the hour. Fortunately 9 minutes added time meant he get away with it but I am giving him no credit for that . Obvious to all present what was needed long before he did it .

Quoted from HerveJosse

Twenty five minutes late Both Taylor and Mactee needed  hauling off on the hour. Fortunately 9 minutes added time meant he get away with it but I am giving him no credit for that . Obvious to all present what was needed long before he did it .

Are you giving him any credit for bringing Khan on and changing shape at half time? We were certainly more dominant in the second half.

Quoted from kafunanapar140909

Are you giving him any credit for bringing Khan on and changing shape at half time? We were certainly more dominant in the second half.

Yes certainly didn’t need three centre backs the way Donny were set up and with Waterfall booked and a trigger happy ref it wasn’t to difficult a decision

Quoted from HerveJosse

Yes certainly didn’t need three centre backs the way Donny were set up and with Waterfall booked and a trigger happy ref it wasn’t to difficult a decision

So you concede that Hurst has the ability to make a positive tactical impact during a game? Good to know you're willing to give credit where credit's due.

Quoted from kafunanapar140909

So you concede that Hurst has the ability to make a positive tactical impact during a game? Good to know you're willing to give credit where credit's due.

I believe I said yes already

Whichever way you look at it, it was two really poor sides.  One win changes nothing, we need a manager capable of assembling a squad that both entertains and can slug it out at the top of the table.  Hurst isn’t that person I’m afraid, 40 games in and he still doesn’t know his best 11.  Every squad should have squad players pushing for the first team, we have squad players that’ll only get a kick if one of Hursts favourites is playing so bad that even he can’t pick them.

I’m sure my dose of reality will draw the usual swathe of red crosses, I don’t actually care, I’ve never been one for soldiering on regardless without a clear plan.  If you are then that’s your prerogative, you’ll probably get your way and Hurst will still be here in 12 months, let’s re-visit this post then.

Come now chaps, 14 minutes on and 6 crosses yet not one counter argument?  Surely you can do better.  Yes I appreciate I’m not Poojah who a lot of you seem to get an involuntary erection at every word, or a contradictory Ginnywings who doesn’t appear to be able to work out which way a lift is going even given two guesses.  But please offer a counter argument, I really am intrigued.

Quoted from TheFryingSquad

Every squad should have squad players pushing for the first team, we have squad players that’ll only get a kick if one of Hursts favourites is playing so bad that even he can’t pick them.

Who are Hurst’s favourites?

Only Smith, Green and Maher have started the last three matches.

Since losing to Brighton, Hurst has generally given most of the squad a chance; partially due to fatigue.