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Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy
Whilst I cannot agree with you on some of the issues above, one thing that I would like to say is that of the players you have as leaving - particularly those who have clashed with the management, I would say, get in some new management.
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While I was typing out how many players had confrontation with Coley, I was considering your point. However for me it comes down to collateral damage. Ok, on one hand we'll lose the fringe players who have had argy bargies with the gaffer... but which one of those will really be a big loss? Mark Roberts wasn't consistent enough in my opinion, and a bit too slow - even before the fall out. Mark King had a few tricks up his sleeve but is behind in the pecking order anyway after Leam at left back and Bobby and Shaun at left wing. David Brown, though a player who I admired in some games, just isn't consistently solid as a midfielder and doesn't score enough as a striker.
On the other hand, look at the amount of players we'll be likely to lose if Coleman leaves: Craney, Cav, Phil, Whalley, Grant, Harris & Rocky. Now, on top of that we'd be left clutching at straws/scraping the barrel for a manager to replace Coley.
No brainer for me.
As I've said before, Coley does have to get rid of his attribute that makes his personal problems with players affect squad selection. His tactics need help also, and if Asa signs full time he should get that help. But I do believe he has the ability to take this club forward.