Tonight’s Q&A

[Hitthebar22]

Two things regarding York on above attendance point. Firstly, they have a new stadium which I presume has good facilities etc etc & they are winning.

And they have a much bigger hinterland, able to draw people from a 50 mile radius or more with quite good transport links in all directions. I don't know how long the bus takes from the station to the ground, but it's only half an hour by rail from (eg) Darlington and Harrogate, and 20 minutes from Doncaster.

Also, just comparing the city/town, York has nearly 4 times the inhabitants of Barrow

[bluessupporter]

-Gallagher favours four at the back, but said tactics are one thing, having the desire to perform is another.

What did he mean by this?

[blue nige]

Thanks Matty, I was on Shifts so couldn't make it ,good to see Wood admitting mistakes just one question did they explain who exactly makes the decision on who we sign ? Is it Wood or a joint decision? Cheers

[mall]

Two things regarding York on above attendance point. Firstly, they have a new stadium which I presume has good facilities etc etc & they are winning.

And they have a much bigger hinterland, able to draw people from a 50 mile radius or more with quite good transport links in all directions. I don't know how long the bus takes from th
e station to the ground, but it's only half an hour by rail from (eg) Darlington and Harrogate, and 20 minutes from Doncaster.

Its about 180,000 population so in comparison it shows how well supported Carlisle United are.

[McMark]

Thanks Matty, I was on Shifts so couldn't make it ,good to see Wood admitting mistakes just one question did they explain who exactly makes the decision on who we sign ? Is it Wood or a joint decision? Cheers

Collective decision involving the Manager/Head Coach Nige

[Barrow afc 2018]

The biggest thing I took from last nights session through the very open and honest discussion, is that our club needs us now more than ever.
Come on let’s drag everyone to HS and get behind the lads and the club. They really are working their socks off.

COYB

[Adam29]

-Gallagher favours four at the back, but said tactics are one thing, having the desire to perform is another.

What did he mean by this?

As in it doesn’t matter what tactic you play - it’s down to the players to have the desire to go out there and put the hard yards in

Tactics are a tiny fragment of the game itself - the main and important part is that the players work hard and pull together and get the basics right

[blue nige]

Thanks Matty, I was on Shifts so couldn't make it ,good to see Wood admitting mistakes just one question did they explain who exactly makes the decision on who we sign ? Is it Wood or a joint decision? Cheers

Collective decision involving the Manager/Head Coach Nige

Thanks Mark perhaps that'll stop people constantly pointing the finger at Woods!

[bluessupporter]

What did he mean by this?

As in it doesn’t matter what tactic you play - it’s down to the players to have the desire to go out there and put the hard yards in

Tactics are a tiny fragment of the game itself - the main and important part is that the players work hard and pull together and get the basics right

Thanks Adam.

Sounds like he's sussed out that one or two players can't be bothered and are just there for the money. Hopefully he has the ability to give them the desire and pride in the team to do what they are paid for!

[Beanmuncher]

Sounds like excellent Q&A - open and honest and clarity. Thanks for the summary Matty and others.

[Hadrian]

Sounds like he's sussed out that one or two players can't be bothered and are just there for the money. Hopefully he has the ability to give them the desire and pride in the team to do what they are paid for!

It's a job. All players are just there for the money.

The Head Coach has the job of ensuring that the players give value for money.

I had the impression last night that PG will do so, wanting a more determined/aggressive side and players who will put in maximum effort to recover the ball when it is lost. We saw more signs of that today and the captain using his right to engage the referee much more than previously.

I expect that steady improvement will continue under PG and we will see the true quality of this squad.

[Wintergreen]

I can't help thinking PG might be on thin ice with the squad - questioning their desire and desperate to bring others in ASAP. His priorities should be motivation and organisation and maybe they are I wouldn't know. But in his desperation for success and giving the impression he needs 11 new recruits could de-motivate the currently available players. Worrying times.

[Hadrian]

Thanks Matty, I was on Shifts so couldn't make it ,good to see Wood admitting mistakes just one question did they explain who exactly makes the decision on who we sign ? Is it Wood or a joint decision? Cheers

Collective decision involving the Manager/Head Coach Nige

And the recruitment team under Joe Harvey.

As it should be and I understand, has been, except in the minds of some naysayers.

[Scott5]

I can't help thinking PG might be on thin ice with the squad - questioning their desire and desperate to bring others in ASAP. His priorities should be motivation and organisation and maybe they are I wouldn't know. But in his desperation for success and giving the impression he needs 11 new recruits could de-motivate the currently available players. Worrying times.

It should act as a kick up the backside and make them want to prove him wrong and start performing, whether it’s to stay here or get attention from elsewhere. Sadly I think a lot of our players are on their way down in their careers and you can see why the likes of Mahoney have dropped down the divisions so much. PG probably knows it needs a rebuild but cant say as much yet as he still needs them to do a job for him.

[Olderbarrowfan79+]

All our aim has to be is survival by any means necessary after taking 48 years to get here it would be a shame to leave after only 6 years back so the board have to gamble to secure our league status surley as in the long run we're better off in the efl than the national league for status and funding and grants etc I know we have paid fees for 2 signings and a loan player but I think we need another 2 players brought in and ship Hemmings & Walker out on loan and maybe another of Cameron & Mahoney