Martin O’Neill.............. Inside a Managers Mind. - Page 4

ReoCoker_20 · 03-01-2009, 05:33 AM

The past week has been a disappointing one for the team, a loss to Chelsea and injuries to a number of key players have really put us on the back foot in terms of reaching our season goals. After the disappointing loss to Chelsea, I knew that I had to add to the squad if we had any hope of finishing in the top four. The injury that Luke Young picked up in training will keep him out for 3 months and not having a suitable defender to take his spot will affect the team, if I do not act on it now. Denis Kolodin did a suitable job in the match against Chelsea, but I would prefer to have him available to play in midfield when needed.

The loss of Agbonlahor and Ashley Young, after their participation in England's clash with Italy is something I did not expect, but hopefully their injuries, will keep the attention in regards to transfers off them for a while. Talking with the technical staff at the club, we have agreed it is imperative we find suitable replacements for the injured players as soon as possible.

Luke Young's replacement should be joining the club in the next few days, which will hopefully give him enough time to be ready for the Hull game. We are also expecting the arrival of young Australian striker Nikita Rukavytsya, who will be on trial with the club for the next two weeks. He is a pacey forward and could be a good buy for the club, I will be interested to see how he does and hopefully we can announce him as a new member of the squad in the coming weeks.

Finding the right people to fill in for Agbonlahor and Ashley Young will be a tough ask. There is a possibility in Marlon Harewood returning on a loan spell from Wigan, which could be a good option for us, but I think if we can sign a new striker as a backup for Carew and Agbonlahor that would be the best for the club.

Hull will be a good game for us next week, I will be looking to use the game as a stepping stone for the rest of the season and hopefully we can put together a string of wins to get us in the top four.

Martin O'Neill

nzgangster · 03-01-2009, 05:37 AM

good with the game against hull and

good update.

Arsenal-Watford · 03-01-2009, 05:46 AM

neat update

Scottish N Proud · 03-01-2009, 05:47 AM

You forgot uefa cup finel

ReoCoker_20 · 03-01-2009, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRealAdriano

You forgot uefa cup finel

I didn't forget anything, why would I aim to finish in a UEFA Cup spot when I can reach a Champions League position....

AVM_Gunners FC · 03-01-2009, 07:15 AM

yup thats right.....

VillaTillIDie · 03-01-2009, 07:02 PM

Great match report it was top class mate

Bad luck with the injuries, especially Ashley Young and Gabby Agbonlahor

That could make the season start badly for you. Nice manager's blog too

Keep this up mate and you will have an amazing thread.

ReoCoker_20 · 04-01-2009, 09:53 AM

Hmm i have a new idea on how to write an mm, much more detailed than this..... not to sure whether to continue with this and not worry bout my idea or just go for it. Also with the amount of Aston Villa threads on here now should i go with another team?

please let me know what you think..... I wont start a thread just to put a poll up, cos I dont want to clutter the forums.

thanks in advance!

Liverpöol · 04-01-2009, 09:53 AM

they are some seriously sexy mages

nzgangster · 04-01-2009, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReoCoker_20

Hmm i have a new idea on how to write an mm, much more detailed than this..... not to sure whether to continue with this and not worry bout my idea or just go for it. Also with the amount of Aston Villa threads on here now should i go with another team?

please let me know what you think..... I wont start a thread just to put a poll up, cos I dont want to clutter the forums.

thanks in advance!

keep doing this one.

as this is about your manager.

03-01-2009, 05:33 AM	#76 (permalink)
ReoCoker_20 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49	The past week has been a disappointing one for the team, a loss to Chelsea and injuries to a number of key players have really put us on the back foot in terms of reaching our season goals. After the disappointing loss to Chelsea, I knew that I had to add to the squad if we had any hope of finishing in the top four. The injury that Luke Young picked up in training will keep him out for 3 months and not having a suitable defender to take his spot will affect the team, if I do not act on it now. Denis Kolodin did a suitable job in the match against Chelsea, but I would prefer to have him available to play in midfield when needed. The loss of Agbonlahor and Ashley Young, after their participation in England's clash with Italy is something I did not expect, but hopefully their injuries, will keep the attention in regards to transfers off them for a while. Talking with the technical staff at the club, we have agreed it is imperative we find suitable replacements for the injured players as soon as possible. Luke Young's replacement should be joining the club in the next few days, which will hopefully give him enough time to be ready for the Hull game. We are also expecting the arrival of young Australian striker Nikita Rukavytsya, who will be on trial with the club for the next two weeks. He is a pacey forward and could be a good buy for the club, I will be interested to see how he does and hopefully we can announce him as a new member of the squad in the coming weeks. Finding the right people to fill in for Agbonlahor and Ashley Young will be a tough ask. There is a possibility in Marlon Harewood returning on a loan spell from Wigan, which could be a good option for us, but I think if we can sign a new striker as a backup for Carew and Agbonlahor that would be the best for the club. Hull will be a good game for us next week, I will be looking to use the game as a stepping stone for the rest of the season and hopefully we can put together a string of wins to get us in the top four. Martin O'Neill __________________

03-01-2009, 05:37 AM	#77 (permalink)
nzgangster EA Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Zealand. Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 12,103 Blog Entries: 1	good with the game against hull and good update. __________________ TXV was here “Sometimes football can be cruel, but you have to keep going, you have to keep belief" In Rafa We Trust RIP Debi

03-01-2009, 05:46 AM	#78 (permalink)
Arsenal-Watford Elite Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Gender: Male Posts: 6,938	neat update __________________ - - Arsenal 3-0 Tottenham....

03-01-2009, 05:47 AM	#79 (permalink)
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03-01-2009, 07:02 PM	#82 (permalink)
VillaTillIDie Forum Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Grimsby. Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 4,441	Great match report it was top class mate Bad luck with the injuries, especially Ashley Young and Gabby Agbonlahor That could make the season start badly for you. Nice manager's blog too Keep this up mate and you will have an amazing thread. __________________ Last Match: Aston Villa 5 - 1 Bolton

03-01-2009, 07:15 AM	#81 (permalink)
AVM_Gunners FC Forum Guru Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Delhi,India Age: 16 Posts: 1,401	yup thats right.....

04-01-2009, 09:53 AM	#83 (permalink)
ReoCoker_20 Rookie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 49	Hmm i have a new idea on how to write an mm, much more detailed than this..... not to sure whether to continue with this and not worry bout my idea or just go for it. Also with the amount of Aston Villa threads on here now should i go with another team? please let me know what you think..... I wont start a thread just to put a poll up, cos I dont want to clutter the forums. thanks in advance! __________________

04-01-2009, 09:53 AM	#84 (permalink)
Liverpöol EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 19,710 Blog Entries: 1	they are some seriously sexy mages __________________ Sig By Me