| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 21:42 - Jul 30 with 3762 views | seasidedale |
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 08:32 - Jul 31 with 3403 views | TalkingSutty |
That's a quality piece of journalism, in depth and gives a insight into the thought process of the manager. My take on it in simplistic terms is that the squad options available to the manager last season werent enough and that the players didnt have the neccessary experience to get us over the line in the big games. I'd also add that the same failings could be attributed to McNulty himself, he was also exposed with his in-game management and its something he needs to accept. Maybe he has.
The recruitment looks very good during the summer, so credit to the Ogdens and the manager for that, it will make us stronger. I would also like to see some improvement from those who represented the club last season. For example, when i watch Ryan East he does the simple things well, neat and tidy etc but i always feel as though he's playing within himself and he is capable of much more, perhaps playing in a attacking midfield role? Allarakhia is another, i dont think we have seen the best of him consistently enough and i think tracking back and his defensive responsibilities seem to sap his energy and dilute the threat he would have as a out and out winger/ forward. So fingers crossed there is much more to come from those two.
I'm hoping the strengthening of the squad will now allow the manager to be much more flexible with how he utilises certain players in an effort to maximise their individual qualities, less trying to fix square pegs into round holes to cover for inadequecies in the squad. It wouldnt surprise me if its a slow burner and it takes until October before Jim finally settles on his strongest starting eleven but a play off place and to then go deep into them must be a reasonable expectation when you look at the quality in the squad. [Post edited 31 Jul 8:34]
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 09:03 - Jul 31 with 3307 views | AtThePeake |
Thanks for conducting this interview and writing this article Fitz. It's nice to get some proper insight into Jim's thought process instead of the standard soft-serve questions from the club media. Would love to see more of it.
Unfortunately for me personally, all it's done is make me feel even less connected to that thought process of Jim's though.
“Quite simply, most of our players had never been in those kinds of situations before" - had the Spennymoor players been in loads of FA Trophy semi-finals?
"Last season, in any other division in the Football League − not all of them, but most of them − we were one place away from an automatic promotion place." - Only one league has three automatic promotion places so not only is that not relevant cause we're not in the Football League, it's also not true. And what's the point here anyway? If we were in a different league, we'd have been closer to the automatic promotion places but still not finished inside them? Great.
He's not in the social media circle yet somehow fully aware that people don't like him using the word 'clout.'
Stuff about being 'deeply connected' and 'new curiosities' gives me Flitcroft vibes.
Now that the dust has settled from last season I really don't think Jim's doing a bad job overall and certainly hasn't been bad enough to get the boot, yet every time I listen to him or read from him, I just find myself wishing I hadn't. |  |
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 09:49 - Jul 31 with 3201 views | TalkingSutty |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 09:03 - Jul 31 by AtThePeake |
Thanks for conducting this interview and writing this article Fitz. It's nice to get some proper insight into Jim's thought process instead of the standard soft-serve questions from the club media. Would love to see more of it.
Unfortunately for me personally, all it's done is make me feel even less connected to that thought process of Jim's though.
“Quite simply, most of our players had never been in those kinds of situations before" - had the Spennymoor players been in loads of FA Trophy semi-finals?
"Last season, in any other division in the Football League − not all of them, but most of them − we were one place away from an automatic promotion place." - Only one league has three automatic promotion places so not only is that not relevant cause we're not in the Football League, it's also not true. And what's the point here anyway? If we were in a different league, we'd have been closer to the automatic promotion places but still not finished inside them? Great.
He's not in the social media circle yet somehow fully aware that people don't like him using the word 'clout.'
Stuff about being 'deeply connected' and 'new curiosities' gives me Flitcroft vibes.
Now that the dust has settled from last season I really don't think Jim's doing a bad job overall and certainly hasn't been bad enough to get the boot, yet every time I listen to him or read from him, I just find myself wishing I hadn't. |
The 'lack of experience' reasoning doesnt wash does it, especially in regards to the Spennymoor game. Its a poor excuse. The squad had plenty of experience last season for the level they are playing at. Hogan, EEL, Henderson, Rodney, Mitchell, East, Gilmore, Tobi, Allarakia, Beckwith, Gordon, McBride, Barlow. Most of those have EFL experience and they all have experience of the National League. One of the biggest failings last season was the lack of experience in the goalkeeping department and that was down to the manager. His decision to go with young rooky keepers, five in total, it was that lack of experience that proved decisive in the Spennymoor and Southend games and was a major factor in us losing the games when you analyse the goals we conceded. He has to accept responsibility for that because the budget afforded him to recruit in other areas of the pitch which were already catered for, that money should have been used to bring in our own goalkeeper. His failure to recruit a experienced goalkeeper undid a lot of the good work last season and with just over a week to go before the start he's still not resolved it. So it wasn't lack of experience, or fate, or clout. It was a failure to recruit properly for the most important position on the pitch and thats down to the manager. [Post edited 31 Jul 10:04]
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 10:18 - Jul 31 with 3096 views | 442Dale |
While not agreeing with everything McNulty says, which would be expected for everyone I think, it’s a comprehensive look at how he sees the game. Something that has been sadly lacking during interviews previously and inadvertently put pressure on him and the team because we don’t find out why things are as they are.
It’s not often fans will get such a detailed insight into how a manager operates, thanks to Fitzo for providing this. |  |
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 10:49 - Jul 31 with 3016 views | TalkingSutty |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 10:18 - Jul 31 by 442Dale |
While not agreeing with everything McNulty says, which would be expected for everyone I think, it’s a comprehensive look at how he sees the game. Something that has been sadly lacking during interviews previously and inadvertently put pressure on him and the team because we don’t find out why things are as they are.
It’s not often fans will get such a detailed insight into how a manager operates, thanks to Fitzo for providing this. |
Spot on that. Its great that we have the likes of ChrisFitz and Mark Hodkinson amongst our fan base. Professional and independent journalists who are capable of producing in depth analysis when it comes to the football club because they are dyed in the wool Dale fans. They are both on a different level to the clubs media team, you would expect that though. [Post edited 31 Jul 10:51]
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 11:31 - Jul 31 with 2911 views | foreverhopefulDale |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 10:49 - Jul 31 by TalkingSutty |
Spot on that. Its great that we have the likes of ChrisFitz and Mark Hodkinson amongst our fan base. Professional and independent journalists who are capable of producing in depth analysis when it comes to the football club because they are dyed in the wool Dale fans. They are both on a different level to the clubs media team, you would expect that though. [Post edited 31 Jul 10:51]
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Be interesting to know Mark Hodkinson's thoughts on McNulty, the team and the owners. |  |
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 17:09 - Jul 31 with 2459 views | AtThePeake |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 09:49 - Jul 31 by TalkingSutty |
The 'lack of experience' reasoning doesnt wash does it, especially in regards to the Spennymoor game. Its a poor excuse. The squad had plenty of experience last season for the level they are playing at. Hogan, EEL, Henderson, Rodney, Mitchell, East, Gilmore, Tobi, Allarakia, Beckwith, Gordon, McBride, Barlow. Most of those have EFL experience and they all have experience of the National League. One of the biggest failings last season was the lack of experience in the goalkeeping department and that was down to the manager. His decision to go with young rooky keepers, five in total, it was that lack of experience that proved decisive in the Spennymoor and Southend games and was a major factor in us losing the games when you analyse the goals we conceded. He has to accept responsibility for that because the budget afforded him to recruit in other areas of the pitch which were already catered for, that money should have been used to bring in our own goalkeeper. His failure to recruit a experienced goalkeeper undid a lot of the good work last season and with just over a week to go before the start he's still not resolved it. So it wasn't lack of experience, or fate, or clout. It was a failure to recruit properly for the most important position on the pitch and thats down to the manager. [Post edited 31 Jul 10:04]
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 17:27 - Jul 31 with 2431 views | jonahwhereru |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 09:03 - Jul 31 by AtThePeake |
Thanks for conducting this interview and writing this article Fitz. It's nice to get some proper insight into Jim's thought process instead of the standard soft-serve questions from the club media. Would love to see more of it.
Unfortunately for me personally, all it's done is make me feel even less connected to that thought process of Jim's though.
“Quite simply, most of our players had never been in those kinds of situations before" - had the Spennymoor players been in loads of FA Trophy semi-finals?
"Last season, in any other division in the Football League − not all of them, but most of them − we were one place away from an automatic promotion place." - Only one league has three automatic promotion places so not only is that not relevant cause we're not in the Football League, it's also not true. And what's the point here anyway? If we were in a different league, we'd have been closer to the automatic promotion places but still not finished inside them? Great.
He's not in the social media circle yet somehow fully aware that people don't like him using the word 'clout.'
Stuff about being 'deeply connected' and 'new curiosities' gives me Flitcroft vibes.
Now that the dust has settled from last season I really don't think Jim's doing a bad job overall and certainly hasn't been bad enough to get the boot, yet every time I listen to him or read from him, I just find myself wishing I hadn't. |
Interesting response ATP. Have to agreed with much of that. I also think the interview responses demonstrate why he is the Ogdens man, they fit like a hand in a tailored glove. He understands their M O, he is articulately bought into their plan and beautifully represents their aspirations in font of the media. Steve Evans he ain’t and but he is not expected to be that forthright, confrontational type of manager.
I do also accept he has adopted a different type of recruitment this season. It has a sense of Martin O’Neil about it, bringing in players because their skills match what he wants . So effectively saying keep doing what you do already do well. I am not going to try and reinvent you. | | | |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 12:03 - Aug 1 with 1854 views | bluevein64 |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 09:03 - Jul 31 by AtThePeake |
Thanks for conducting this interview and writing this article Fitz. It's nice to get some proper insight into Jim's thought process instead of the standard soft-serve questions from the club media. Would love to see more of it.
Unfortunately for me personally, all it's done is make me feel even less connected to that thought process of Jim's though.
“Quite simply, most of our players had never been in those kinds of situations before" - had the Spennymoor players been in loads of FA Trophy semi-finals?
"Last season, in any other division in the Football League − not all of them, but most of them − we were one place away from an automatic promotion place." - Only one league has three automatic promotion places so not only is that not relevant cause we're not in the Football League, it's also not true. And what's the point here anyway? If we were in a different league, we'd have been closer to the automatic promotion places but still not finished inside them? Great.
He's not in the social media circle yet somehow fully aware that people don't like him using the word 'clout.'
Stuff about being 'deeply connected' and 'new curiosities' gives me Flitcroft vibes.
Now that the dust has settled from last season I really don't think Jim's doing a bad job overall and certainly hasn't been bad enough to get the boot, yet every time I listen to him or read from him, I just find myself wishing I hadn't. |
"Just find myself wishing I hadn't " (read the article) I'm exactly the same, I wish for once he'd admit to getting tactics and/or substitutions wrong, he just won't/can't, at least he won't be able the apply the oppositions bigger budget excuse too many times this season ! |  | | |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 13:21 - Aug 1 with 1730 views | TalkingSutty |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 12:03 - Aug 1 by bluevein64 |
"Just find myself wishing I hadn't " (read the article) I'm exactly the same, I wish for once he'd admit to getting tactics and/or substitutions wrong, he just won't/can't, at least he won't be able the apply the oppositions bigger budget excuse too many times this season ! |
To be fair to McNulty i've just listened to the recording of the fans forum and he did say that he had analysed his own performance in key games last season. I think it was in response to the first question of the evening asked by Pete Woodhouse, a fantastic question by the way. It sounded as though he did recognise that going defensive in order to hold on to a lead wasnt always the best idea. The forum is worth listening to, some excellent questions and good responses from those on the top table. Andy Duff in particular came across very well as did the manager. | | | |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 13:49 - Aug 1 with 1645 views | isitme |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 13:21 - Aug 1 by TalkingSutty |
To be fair to McNulty i've just listened to the recording of the fans forum and he did say that he had analysed his own performance in key games last season. I think it was in response to the first question of the evening asked by Pete Woodhouse, a fantastic question by the way. It sounded as though he did recognise that going defensive in order to hold on to a lead wasnt always the best idea. The forum is worth listening to, some excellent questions and good responses from those on the top table. Andy Duff in particular came across very well as did the manager. |
I was also impressed with Andy Duff. All the boxes have been sold, we have a number of renewed and extended sponsorship deals. He mentioned about some scanners being installed which the club have access to if players pick up injuries.
He is well spoken, receptive to feedback, appears to have a clear reasoned plan (even if like with the hospitality people may not agree) and seems to be delivering. |  | | |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 13:58 - Aug 1 with 1634 views | TalkingSutty |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 13:49 - Aug 1 by isitme |
I was also impressed with Andy Duff. All the boxes have been sold, we have a number of renewed and extended sponsorship deals. He mentioned about some scanners being installed which the club have access to if players pick up injuries.
He is well spoken, receptive to feedback, appears to have a clear reasoned plan (even if like with the hospitality people may not agree) and seems to be delivering. |
Couldn't agree more, he's doing a great job. The 1907 lounge/ hospitality thing is in transition but it sounds as though eventually the end result will be worth it. There's clearly a lot going on behind the scenes. [Post edited 1 Aug 14:02]
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 16:53 - Aug 1 with 1447 views | samueloneils |
I felt Jim dodged the Pete Woodhouse question re "attack being the best form of defence". I suspect it is so far removed from Jim`s tactical philosophy that it almost amused him .His response to the issue is to employ more players with the versatility and the energy to adapt to changed situations. This may well work as long as he quickly spots the problem in the dugout.
The other issues raised many times last season were the lack of pace in the squad and the lack of physical strength in midfield. With the exception of Amantchi-only here till the end of December, I can`t see the pace issue has been addressed. Again because of Jim`s obsession with possession football, I guess he doesn`t see the need for pace.
East and Gilmour looked vulnerable when occasionally put under midfield pressure and none of the new signings, except for Dieseruvwe and Tutonda have a lot of league experience. Hopefully Jim has seen something in the abilities to of the new midfielders to suggest they can toughen up the midfield. Pritchard looks an interesting signing in this respect.
Not sure Jim explained the goalkeeper issue fully, though this may be a situation where 17/19 yearold morale is important. | | | |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 17:40 - Aug 1 with 1341 views | 442Dale |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 16:53 - Aug 1 by samueloneils |
I felt Jim dodged the Pete Woodhouse question re "attack being the best form of defence". I suspect it is so far removed from Jim`s tactical philosophy that it almost amused him .His response to the issue is to employ more players with the versatility and the energy to adapt to changed situations. This may well work as long as he quickly spots the problem in the dugout.
The other issues raised many times last season were the lack of pace in the squad and the lack of physical strength in midfield. With the exception of Amantchi-only here till the end of December, I can`t see the pace issue has been addressed. Again because of Jim`s obsession with possession football, I guess he doesn`t see the need for pace.
East and Gilmour looked vulnerable when occasionally put under midfield pressure and none of the new signings, except for Dieseruvwe and Tutonda have a lot of league experience. Hopefully Jim has seen something in the abilities to of the new midfielders to suggest they can toughen up the midfield. Pritchard looks an interesting signing in this respect.
Not sure Jim explained the goalkeeper issue fully, though this may be a situation where 17/19 yearold morale is important. |
As TS notes above, McNulty went over his own part in those defeats and I doubt there’s little difference in his own analysis than what most of us identified as reasons for the losses at the time.
We regularly played with pace in our attacks last season but often without pacey players. The difference when Rodney played was noticeable. By bringing in Dieseruvwe we now have an option in the box for crosses in the air - something that’s already been noticeably different in how we attack
Lots of this has been covered in McNulty’s interview with Fitzo:
“ What I would say is that the opponent is allowed to play well, and the opponent is allowed to try hard to try to stop us scoring, and the opponent is allowed to try to score as well.”
That is something we can’t control, only how we react to it. But it shouldn’t be overlooked.
Which McNulty notes:
“ I want to find a system that gives us a blend and a variance to our attack that allows us to win a game, and allows our fans an opportunity to be excited and proud of the team that represents them.”
“ As the quality of the squad improves, so does our ability to evolve the system. Better players give you more flexibility − and that’s where we’re heading.”
“ If teams keep approaching us the same way, we can keep refining our recruitment strategy. We've already started doing that this year. There were certain types of goals I felt we lacked, and I believe we've now addressed that.”
On experience, surely it’s important to have players with experience at this level and the potential to step up? Pettit, Moss, Humbles would all fit this category.
Pritchard has been used at wingback so far, but he’s another with plenty of experience. | |
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 17:46 - Aug 1 with 1315 views | TVOS1907 |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 16:53 - Aug 1 by samueloneils |
I felt Jim dodged the Pete Woodhouse question re "attack being the best form of defence". I suspect it is so far removed from Jim`s tactical philosophy that it almost amused him .His response to the issue is to employ more players with the versatility and the energy to adapt to changed situations. This may well work as long as he quickly spots the problem in the dugout.
The other issues raised many times last season were the lack of pace in the squad and the lack of physical strength in midfield. With the exception of Amantchi-only here till the end of December, I can`t see the pace issue has been addressed. Again because of Jim`s obsession with possession football, I guess he doesn`t see the need for pace.
East and Gilmour looked vulnerable when occasionally put under midfield pressure and none of the new signings, except for Dieseruvwe and Tutonda have a lot of league experience. Hopefully Jim has seen something in the abilities to of the new midfielders to suggest they can toughen up the midfield. Pritchard looks an interesting signing in this respect.
Not sure Jim explained the goalkeeper issue fully, though this may be a situation where 17/19 yearold morale is important. |
Pritchard has made more EFL appearances than Dieseruvwe (including over three times as many starts), and the manager said last night that he recognised East and Gilmour needed help in midfield at times last season, which is something he has attempted to rectify for the new campaign. |  |
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 17:54 - Aug 1 with 1293 views | 442Dale |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 17:46 - Aug 1 by TVOS1907 |
Pritchard has made more EFL appearances than Dieseruvwe (including over three times as many starts), and the manager said last night that he recognised East and Gilmour needed help in midfield at times last season, which is something he has attempted to rectify for the new campaign. |
And it was immediately apparent in his debut against FC United that Pettit offers a totally different option in that position. | |
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| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 20:13 - Aug 1 with 1100 views | TalkingSutty |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 17:46 - Aug 1 by TVOS1907 |
Pritchard has made more EFL appearances than Dieseruvwe (including over three times as many starts), and the manager said last night that he recognised East and Gilmour needed help in midfield at times last season, which is something he has attempted to rectify for the new campaign. |
Pritchard was a great bit of business, he'll be a stand out player for us this season. | | | |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 21:00 - Aug 1 with 1018 views | isitme |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 17:54 - Aug 1 by 442Dale |
And it was immediately apparent in his debut against FC United that Pettit offers a totally different option in that position. |
I asked the questions about what do the new players bring to the squad that was lacking and in midfield JIm mentioned that Pettit maybe offers a different type of tackle and that Humbles will drive with the ball more.
It was interesting his comments about Mancini that he is probably one of the best players in the league, when fit. The gamble is whether we can get him fit more often than when he was at previous clubs. | | | |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 22:21 - Aug 1 with 898 views | TalkingSutty |
| The Fitzture List - Rochdale Rising: Inside McNulty’s push for sustainable suc on 21:00 - Aug 1 by isitme |
I asked the questions about what do the new players bring to the squad that was lacking and in midfield JIm mentioned that Pettit maybe offers a different type of tackle and that Humbles will drive with the ball more.
It was interesting his comments about Mancini that he is probably one of the best players in the league, when fit. The gamble is whether we can get him fit more often than when he was at previous clubs. |
Your question was quality and then you followed it up with a bit of in depth analysis when put on the spot. It proved you dont need coaching badges as a supporter. Some very good questions on the forum last night. [Post edited 1 Aug 22:23]
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