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 Post subject: Re: Barrow (A)
PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2023 7:35 am 
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Bullseye wrote:So much for the change in culture. Not sure Nigels business model of relying on loans is the answer. Expect Dunning is just a pawn in game of life.


I agree with the first part. I don’t mind the odd loan to cover a deficit in the squad or if a miles better player comes in. But not 5 loans every week.

Dunning might be a pawn. But it’s also down to him for team selection. Tactics. Preparation for the game. Alterations during the game. Game plans etc. And on that account, he’s failed.






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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2023 8:20 am 
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Bullseye wrote:So much for the change in culture. Not sure Nigels business model of relying on loans is the answer. Expect Dunning is just a pawn in game of life.

That was just club spin, he was part of the previous coaching setup ffs!!

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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2023 10:14 am 
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With little chance of promotion on the field and the IMG changes, it is any surprise we went for the cheap option? Not saying I agree but the game is in limbo at the moment.

I travelled up to Barrow. Arm wrestle of a first half and completely gave up in the second. Hot day which sapped our energy especially after the idiot Roberts got sin binned for kicking a ball away after a great kick had pinned Barrow deep. We conceded down his wing while he was off and pretty much every other try came down that side. He shouldn’t turn out in a Bradford shirt again.

That being said, why Dunning didn’t act to stop them walking unopposed down that side I’ve no idea. A loan player and an academy lad with zero connection to each other and it showed.

Felt like a game where players and coaching staff threw in the towel and let Barrow do what they wanted.

York, Keighley, Fax and now Barrow. The manner of those defeats is what stands out the most.

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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2023 12:21 pm 
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dddooommm wrote:https://soundcloud.com/user-129831624/mark-dunning-post-match-barrow?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&si=236007DB9D59419AA2A916EBC5C4BE62&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing


Thanks. It (rightly) sounds like he's a bit miffed off.

But it didn't fill me with any confidence that he had any insight or idea about what to do about it, other than watching the video!

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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2023 1:40 pm 
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paulwalker71 wrote:Thanks. It (rightly) sounds like he's a bit miffed off.

But it didn't fill me with any confidence that he had any insight or idea about what to do about it, other than watching the video!


Agree and that much was obvious watching the game. No insight or idea about how to stop the rot during that second half. Although looks like he realised it wouldn’t be his problem and rightfully called out the players for a spineless performance.

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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2023 2:43 pm 
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I’ve just put myself through the highlights. All tries bar 3 came down Roberts/Myers side. Although Roberts has been poor, Myers jumps the line at least twice and misses his man leaving Roberts to flail around for the intercept instead of nailing the ball carrier. Defensive efforts on that side (our right) was poor, which is a huge change from Keighley where our left edge was bummed. With Arundel out we have no other centre. But we need a centre/wing who trust each other and I think Myers/Roberts don’t have that.

I know he’s a kid but Roberts is the senior one in that partnership and needs to be talking to Myers. But Myers does need pulling for those defensive efforts and shown so he can improve. Hopefully Blackmore is back next week.

That try after Walker score was a shambles, it’s f*****g Jarrod Sammut, the one we had for 2 years who did all sorts of kick offs after conceding. And we switch off.

It’s only the highlights but it showed we lacked leadership in defence. Passion. And most importantly some dumb decision making. Twice we numbered up right and instead of trusting your teammate. We shoot, miss (or they skip round the tackle) and create 2 v 1’s.






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PostPosted: Mon May 08, 2023 3:21 pm 
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Looking at the line up there were no leaders in the 17. As soon as it got tough they decided to sack it off. Will we continue with RL's slowest halfbacl pairing next week?






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Bullseye wrote:Looking at the line up there were no leaders in the 17. As soon as it got tough they decided to sack it off. Will we continue with RL's slowest halfbacl pairing next week?


Until Holmes is back. We need to go with Patton and Lawford. With Lilley at 9. Maybe Jowitt off the bench unless Flanagan can find some form.






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Not wanting to make excuses for Myers, but in his 5 games, am I correct in thinking he’d played alongside 5 different players?






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PostPosted: Tue May 09, 2023 6:48 am 
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We said it weeks ago, when the grown up aren't on the pitch they're clueless but from this weekends dire performance it no sounds like we have individuals that spit the dummy and quit.

Thankfully I did something I've never, ever done this weekend.... watched City instead....

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