The Squad 2022-23

[bring back the cowshed!]

Slightly off topic but not worth starting another thread, I notice there is an important rule change for EFL matches next season. Seven substitutes can still be named but now up to five can be used. However, teams can only make changes at halftime and on three other occasions. Presumably, this is to reduce the total time delays for subs and will mean more double and even some triple substitutions.

I can see this making a difference in some cases. By changing up to half your outfield players, you can change the shape of your team and replace older players when they get tired. It will inevitably favour teams with larger squads, but will also make it easier to keep more fringe squad players happy. I wonder what Micky thinks about it.

 

[ONIGP]

Slightly off topic but not worth starting another thread, I notice there is an important rule change for EFL matches next season. Seven substitutes can still be named but now up to five can be used. However, teams can only make changes at halftime and on three other occasions. Presumably, this is to reduce the total time delays for subs and will mean more double and even some triple substitutions.

I can see this making a difference in some cases. By changing up to half your outfield players, you can change the shape of your team and replace older players when they get tired. It will inevitably favour teams with larger squads, but will also make it easier to keep more fringe squad players happy. I wonder what Micky thinks about it.

This sounds very similar to the covid rules that Mike Jackson (ab)used?

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

Micky is currently second favourite for the Blackpool job. I can't really see it, but stranger things have happened.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

Micky is currently second favourite for the Blackpool job. I can't really see it, but stranger things have happened.

I hope you are right, RLC. But if it did happen, it really would knock us back a bit.

 

[drwhoman]

Another interesting change for next season is that clubs may use their away kits at home if there are possible team differentiation issues for colour blind people. I thought that something like this was beyond the thought processes of the EFL!

 

[Boz]

Micky is currently second favourite for the Blackpool job. I can't really see it, but stranger things have happened.

I hope you are right, RLC. But if it did happen, it really would knock us back a bit.

I agree with both of you. Unlikely but not impossible that he goes. If that did happen, finding a suitable replacement would not be easy.

 

[bigmart]

I agree with both of you. Unlikely but not impossible that he goes. If that did happen, finding a suitable replacement would not be easy.

Whenever Micky leaves I hope we go down the route of a younger man.

 

[Sparky]

I hope you are right, RLC. But if it did happen, it really would knock us back a bit.

One of those where I’d be surprised if he left after what happened when he last left us. He’s moved to the Wirral and is now settled. However he lived for many years in the Blackpool area plus they are side who I think were in the championship not that long ago so it could be a pull for him.
Most Blackpool fans are expecting the favourite rosenior to get the job but could be interesting

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

One of those where I’d be surprised if he left after what happened when he last left us. He’s moved to the Wirral and is now settled. However he lived for many years in the Blackpool area plus they are side who I think were in the championship not that long ago so it could be a pull for him.
Most Blackpool fans are expecting the favourite rosenior to get the job but could be interesting

They are in the Championship now Sparky. If he was offered the job he would leave, but I think it is unlikely to happen.

 

[Sparky]

Ah ok thanks RLC. Like you say he would go if tempted but with all due respect to Micky, the tangerines may have bigger names in the frame

 

[bigmart]

I thought it was a strange decision by Critchley to quit as Blackpool manager to join Villas coaching set up, he seemed to be doing OK unless he just didn't fancy being a manager

 

[Boz]

I thought it was a strange decision by Critchley to quit as Blackpool manager to join Villas coaching set up, he seemed to be doing OK unless he just didn't fancy being a manager

Maybe thought he’d taken them as far as they can go? Although they had one season in the Prem, realistically most don’t see them getting back up there. Plus the pay at Villa in his new role still likely to be better.

 

[bigmart]

Maybe thought he’d taken them as far as they can go? Although they had one season in the Prem, realistically most don’t see them getting back up there. Plus the pay at Villa in his new role still likely to be better.

Does seem bit odd after only 2 years but maybe down to money

 

[drwhoman]

Does seem bit odd after only 2 years but maybe down to money

The opportunity to again with Gerrard would have been a factor particularly with Beale leaving. Far more exciting I would suggest than keeping a faded seaside town in the Championship?

 

[Rockford's Love Child]

I thought it was a strange decision by Critchley to quit as Blackpool manager to join Villas coaching set up, he seemed to be doing OK unless he just didn't fancy being a manager

Yes, it smacked of a lack of ambition to me. If he had continued to do a reasonable job at Blackpool, there was always a chance he would be picked up by a bigger Championship club or a low end EPL team.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

I thought it was a strange decision by Critchley to quit as Blackpool manager to join Villas coaching set up, he seemed to be doing OK unless he just didn't fancy being a manager

Critchley is clearly ambitious, otherwise he would not have left his job at Liverpool. He wanted to be a manager and has proved he can be successful. He must surely think that next season in the Championship will be a struggle, so it’s arguable what would be gained by him staying. Just a year of stress.

He is still only 40. I doubt more money is his main objective. I think he fancies being a Premier League manager, but he had an undistinguished playing career, so he needs to spend more time at an EPL club at a senior level to learn. He obviously knows Gerrard well and respects him. He will learn a lot and do his reputation no harm if Villa do well next season. He may even get the Villa manager’s job eventually when Stevie G moves on.

 

[drwhoman]

Critchley is clearly ambitious, otherwise he would not have left his job at Liverpool. He wanted to be a manager and has proved he can be successful. He must surely think that next season in the Championship will be a struggle, so it’s arguable what would be gained by him staying. Just a year of stress.

He is still only 40. I doubt more money is his main objective. I think he fancies being a Premier League manager, but he had an undistinguished playing career, so he needs to spend more time at an EPL club at a senior level to learn. He obviously knows Gerrard well and respects him. He will learn a lot and do his reputation no harm if Villa do well next season. He may even get the Villa manager’s job eventually when Stevie G moves on.

I agree BBTC. There are ways and ways to get ahead but this seems a sensible step to me. Take your opportunities when they arise and do not wait for the next one as it may never come!

 

[bigmart]

Critchley is clearly ambitious, otherwise he would not have left his job at Liverpool. He wanted to be a manager and has proved he can be successful. He must surely think that next season in the Championship will be a struggle, so it’s arguable what would be gained by him staying. Just a year of stress.

He is still only 40. I doubt more money is his main objective. I think he fancies being a Premier League manager, but he had an undistinguished playing career, so he needs to spend more time at an EPL club at a senior level to learn. He obviously knows Gerrard well and respects him. He will learn a lot and do his reputation no harm if Villa do well next season. He may even get the Villa manager’s job eventually when Stevie G moves on.

I would think he would learn more about being a manager whilst being on the role rather than just being on the coaching staff.

 

[bring back the cowshed!]

I would think he would learn more about being a manager whilst being on the role rather than just being on the coaching staff.

The point is that he will be in a managerial role, as Gerard’s number two. Although called assistant head coach, that really means assistant manager. Being on the bench for every first-team game, discussing tactics with his boss, will be an invaluable experience.

 

[bigmart]

The point is that he will be in a managerial role, as Gerard’s number two. Although called assistant head coach, that really means assistant manager. Being on the bench for every first-team game, discussing tactics with his boss, will be an invaluable experience.

Have to agree to disagree.

Unless Gary Mcallister has moved on, Critchley won't be assistant manager