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Quoted from MuddyWaters

Thanks for making my point. Every time he makes a mistake he gets dropped. There are several other players who appear bombproof in this regard, Harry being one.

I don't recall Clifton making many (if any?) mistakes leading directly to goals. He does give possession away in midfield a fair bit, however, so similar to Hunt in that regard.

They aren't really the same type of player, of course.

I'd very much like Hunt to come good as we paid a fee for him and I'd imagine he's on a decent whack as well, but it doesn't look as though he's going to take the chance, unless we move the midfield around a bit because I don't think he has the physicality that Hurst likes for the two playing ahead of Conteh.

Pre-season against Lincoln it was very much a case of Hunt and Clifton playing as a two ahead of Conteh.

The highlights only really show his goal but he didn't get bullied, he was aggressive in his press and he was effective with his running and passing.  Absolutely, it's one pre-season game but that's what I think he could and would do in a more advanced role.  AFC Wimbledon and Notts County games he was used in a two-man holding midfield with Conteh, where he wasn't really needed to be honest.  

Either way, I don't think he's going to get his chance here.  Probably best for the lad if he gets himself some game time elsewhere.

- Hunt's goal about 30 seconds in.

Bloody Hell roll on Saturday against Swindon then
I can see with my own eyes , even though Yes I saw
the Bradford game on the telly =great first half fell by
the wayside 2nd half , and follow via radio commentary
all other games.
UTM2023--24.

Quoted from diehardmariner

Pre-season against Lincoln it was very much a case of Hunt and Clifton playing as a two ahead of Conteh.

The highlights only really show his goal but he didn't get bullied, he was aggressive in his press and he was effective with his running and passing.  Absolutely, it's one pre-season game but that's what I think he could and would do in a more advanced role.  AFC Wimbledon and Notts County games he was used in a two-man holding midfield with Conteh, where he wasn't really needed to be honest.  

Either way, I don't think he's going to get his chance here.  Probably best for the lad if he gets himself some game time elsewhere.

Not so sure Hurst has that in mind though, team selection seems a bit of a carousel and Hunt's maybe up for a shirt. Andrews looked solid enough but seems to be part of Team Bench and Ainley is being chucked on when the team are playing like strangers. Hunt in for Swindon is my very uneducated guess.

I think Hunt would benefit from Hurst & Doig putting an arm round him and saying “we’ll give you a run of 5 starts, regardless of what happens, go show us what you can do”. The kid looks like he’s treading on eggshells whenever he plays, knowing any mistake & he’ll be out the team.

Thought one of his best games for us was against Southampton where he was industrious, disciplined & kept the ball whenever we had it. Can’t remember him losing it all night, and he definitely held his own

Quoted from SpiritOf98

Not so sure Hurst has that in mind though, team selection seems a bit of a carousel and Hunt's maybe up for a shirt. Andrews looked solid enough but seems to be part of Team Bench and Ainley is being chucked on when the team are playing like strangers. Hunt in for Swindon is my very uneducated guess.

Not exactly continuity is it? Can't see him going from pre-match training with Greg (v Crawley) to a start v Swindon. Mind you, I'm only ever surprised when he makes a sub before 75 minutes.

Quoted from ska face

I think Hunt would benefit from Hurst & Doig putting an arm round him and saying “we’ll give you a run of 5 starts, regardless of what happens, go show us what you can do”. The kid looks like he’s treading on eggshells whenever he plays, knowing any mistake & he’ll be out the team.

Thought one of his best games for us was against Southampton where he was industrious, disciplined & kept the ball whenever we had it. Can’t remember him losing it all night, and he definitely held his own

My sentiments exactly but Harry runs about a lot so let’s stick with him.

Quoted from Lincoln Mariner 56

My sentiments exactly but Harry runs about a lot so let’s stick with him.

I think one of the management team is very much industry over flair.

I recall Alex Hunt's interview in preseason when he said that he had worked hard over the break to improve his strength and mentality. He got a full game against Wimbledon and 80 odd minutes against Notts and hasn't been seen in the league since. Hardly going to encourage him and really makes you wonder why we gave him 3 years in the first place.

With the massive caveat that I wasn’t at the match (wedding anniversary) and didn’t watch the match, please can someone explain to me how so many people on this thread thought Holohan was MOTM?

Most of the moans on here seem to be reserved for Clifton, Pyke and Efete!

The first goal was Holohan’s fault for switching off and letting Kelly spin behind him.

Three minutes later, Holohan let the same player dart into space to set up the second (with help from Glennon).

I don’t like singling out players but, luckily for Gav, I don’t need to after that shambolic third goal (***).

Holohan has credit in the bank and I like him as a person. We all make mistakes, so I accept that he switched off for the first goal. However, how can you not track the same runner 3 mins later? It’s crazy.

If one of our central midfielders isn’t going to track back, we might as well play a second striker.



*** that third goal:

- Glennon - after turning his back for the first goal, he then does the complete opposite for the third and his eyes are glued to the ball. He’s watching the ball that intensely that he convinces himself that Forster’s offside.

- Eastwood - I don’t expect to see our players risking their lives or serious injury on our behalf but it’s fückin Danilo Orsi who’s wafting a leg towards the ball. It’s not Matt Rhead or Jon Parkin. Orsi’s got all the menace of a knitted scarf and could be blown over by a gust of wind (particularly if it’s whipping up off the Solent).  

Quoted from Knut Anders Fosters Voles

With the massive caveat that I wasn’t at the match (wedding anniversary) and didn’t watch the match, please can someone explain to me how so many people on this thread thought Holohan was MOTM?

Most of the moans on here seem to be reserved for Clifton, Pyke and Efete!

The first goal was Holohan’s fault for switching off and letting Kelly spin behind him.

Three minutes later, Holohan let the same player dart into space to set up the second (with help from Glennon).

I don’t like singling out players but, luckily for Gav, I don’t need to after that shambolic third goal (***).

Holohan has credit in the bank and I like him as a person. We all make mistakes, so I accept that he switched off for the first goal. However, how can you not track the same runner 3 mins later? It’s crazy.

If one of our central midfielders isn’t going to track back, we might as well play a second striker.



*** that third goal:

- Glennon - after turning his back for the first goal, he then does the complete opposite for the third and his eyes are glued to the ball. He’s watching the ball that intensely that he convinces himself that Forster’s offside.

- Eastwood - I don’t expect to see our players risking their lives or serious injury on our behalf but it’s fückin Danilo Orsi who’s wafting a leg towards the ball. It’s not Matt Rhead or Jon Parkin. Orsi’s got all the menace of a knitted scarf and could be blown over by a gust of wind (particularly if it’s whipping up off the Solent).  

Eisa should have been MoM for the goal alone.