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I know we're a bunch of impatient buggers but how reassuring is it to hear we're doing the right things these days.From gerzette.
Neil Critchley provides squad update- and discusses when Jensen Weir could make his debut
Neil Critchley is hopeful he can welcome two players back to the Blackpool matchday squad for the game against Port Vale.
Neil Critchley is hopeful he can welcome two players back to the Blackpool matchday squad for the game against Port Vale.
The Seasiders take on Andy Crosby’s side at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night, in their third outing of the new League One season.
For Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Exeter City, the Tangerines were without both Matthew Pennington and Callum Connolly in defence.
"We’re hopeful Matty will be available (for Port Vale),” Critchley said.
"He trained yesterday so hopefully he’ll be in contention for the squad.
"Callum’s partner gave birth to a baby girl on Saturday, so congratulations to them.
"He’s had quite a hectic 72 hours, but was in with us yesterday and did a little bit of work.
"We’ll see how he is, but physically, he’s not injured- he’s fine.
"His partner has had more of a hectic time than him.”
Critchley also provided an update on Kyle Joseph, who was absent as well for the game at St James Park.
"He’ll get assessed today,” he added.
"We gave him the weekend to let his injury settle down.
"Sometimes you need 48 hours to see.
"We’ll assess today and then make a decision on where we go.
"I believe everyone else is okay- there’s a few tired bodies aching but nothing serious.”
New signing Jensen Weir could also be in contention for his debut in the next few games after joining the Seasiders from Brighton & Hove Albion on a season-long loan.
"We’re in the process of getting all the information that we need on him to formulate a plan for him,” Critchley stated.
"We obviously want him included as quickly as possible but we also need to understand he’s not been with us for six weeks in pre-season.
"Until we get all that information off Brighton, we need to know how many training sessions he’s done, the type of intensity it’s been, and the game time he’s had.
"There’s also the learning process of being in a new team- and that will happen in the next few days and weeks.
"We have a way of playing in and out of possession that can take some time to get used to.
"There’s new information and we ask different things of the players.
"We like to have a process where they are constantly learning and evolving against different opposition and styles.
"We see Jensen who can provide goals and assists for us from midfielder. He’s a good footballer who can control games.
"He’s good at running forward, getting into the box- he’s a good finisher.
"He can also link the game as well and connect the play, so we think he can add both sides to our midfield.”
Critchley admits further work could be done in the transfer market by Blackpool.
“There’s obvious places on the pitch where we’re still short,” he explained.
"We are doing work every day to try and bring those players into the club.
"We only want people who will improve the squad- which isn’t easy.
"We’ve still got a little bit to do.”
That's a great number for a mid-week game.Just bought my match day tickets. Very excited to see if we can create more than two opportunities in a match.
1850 sold by Vale which is excellent for midweek.
I've no doubt we'll have to earn it and Vale will be considerably higher in confidence than a week ago, but I'd like to think we'll provide them with a somewhat sterner test than Reading did and I do not expect them to boss it against us, regardless of how the result works out.mates a Vale fan, says that once Any Carroll missed the pen after 12 minutes, Vale bossed Reading and he’s feeling confident about tomorrow night.
There support will still be fuckin shit thoughVale have sold out their ticket allocation. Just over 1900. Should be a great atmosphere.
That exactly my thoughtsTo me, it’s all about who gets the first goal
We score first and we will probably win — another clean sheet would be welcome but we also need goals
Get behind the Team from the off as their fans will
Oh, and I think, reading a few reports on their first 2 matches, they were Klicks to beat Reading and 7—1 flattered Barnsley on day 1 (took every chance and many break away goals)
The win against Reading though will have settled them and they are probably playing 3 of the better teams in League 1 first up
Give this man a job!To me getting a win is all about scoring more goals than the opposition and if they get none then one's enough. Of course if they do score then two goals are going to be needed, which is twice as hard as one goal and that's a huge percentage increase in the ask.
I think that sums it up nicely. I could be the new @Graves
That's a great number for a mid-week game.
Self belief. I can do it. I can do it. I can do it, I can do it, I can really move from my head right down to my blue suede shoes. Isn't it? Rubettes, 1973 ? Marvellous.To me getting a win is all about scoring more goals than the opposition and if they get none then one's enough. Of course if they do score then two goals are going to be needed, which is twice as hard as one goal and that's a huge percentage increase in the ask.
I think that sums it up nicely. I could be the new @Graves
UK addressWhen people are buying their match pass what are people putting as their address?
Their UK address?
Probs being over para but just wanted to ask
Yearly pass with my address here, not in UK.When people are buying their match pass what are people putting as their address?
Their UK address?
Probs being over para but just wanted to ask
I thought Dougall would start, Carey is lucky, hopefully he can make a bit more of an impact with less defensive responsibility.
What’s that. 3-5-2 with Lyon’s and Hamilton WB and Carey and Lavery top 2? Or 442 or 433. Who knows
352 probablyWhat’s that. 3-5-2 with Lyon’s and Hamilton WB and Carey and Lavery top 2? Or 442 or 433. Who knows
who is Hamilton then?don’t know what to think apart from three points
3 5 1 1 with Carey behind Lavery I think, I guess it's flexible!!352 probably
With a lone 5’6” striker that could be quite a task !!Another Crtichley master plan. Should dominate as long as the ball sticks up front
Because he isn't a strikerCarey as a striker? Could be be why not?