Lynn lose 2-3 at home to 2nd place Scarborough.
Att: An impressive 1230.
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Disappointing day, I am sure people will point to Scarborough's unbeaten run and (another) poor refereeing performance but neither of these should paper over Lynn's performance which really wasn't good enough to warrant anything from todays game, as Clunan put it in his post match interview with Radio Norfolk - "we can't be unlucky every game" and going on to say we have to learn from today.
Thought Clunan himself had a good game but ultimately we didn't have enough in midfield and appreciate I haven't seen too many home games but we can't carry all three of Lambert, Nyahwema and Gyasi in the starting lineup based on how little they contributed today, whatever Gold's shortcomings he did at least give their centre halves something to think about.
Aside from next weeks distraction, feel the club need to make a decision on the manager's position sooner rather than later and if they are going to stick with JS then he needs to have some experience in the dugout with him asap, looked like today he had no one to bounce ideas of when it was pretty obvious from the stands that changes needed to be made.
The best team won, even after we went 1-0 up Scarborough showed their intent. I think we have to accept that we are very much a work in progress. Great free kick from Williams for his goal, he is areal talent, was surprised he didn't get the man if the match award. Good effort from our boys today, difficult conditions to play in and a very well organised opponent. Respect to the Scarborough fans, a long trip to support their team.
We huffed and puffed tbh . The truth is we have a few who aren't as at this level. Hopefully the new manager will bring in a colossus in midfield. Yes Dilly a ball winning, physical monster who wins the ball and plays a pass to a proper centre forward who has fantastic physicality and movement and can hit the net on a regular basis. Off load Gold and Marriott, free up the money for new blood.
Couldn't make today. Holiday got in the way.
Think we have reached the point where we need to stick or twist with regard to Joe Simpson.
Big F A Cup game coming up next week, which as Joe indicated in his interview is really a free hit. After this I think Bal has to earn his corn and make a firm decision on the way forward.
If he is going with JS then come out and back him. No good hiding in the shadows and being reactive when it goes wrong. Strong leadership is what I would like to see from him.
I do wonder now Rowe has gone will Grace ( media team) be invited back. Some will will understand the question.
Nobody likes uncertainty.
Needs sorting one way or another.
Who's going to throw Steve Evans name in the hat?
With so many Lynn fans craving for success no matter what, like him or loathe but knowing he's capable of doing the job, why not?
Quote from: Mallard on October 04, 2025, 08:13:23 PMI do wonder now Rowe has gone will Grace ( media team) be invited back. Some will will understand the question.
Grace was back today. Not sure if it was a one off, but hopefully not.
Quote from: Spiv on October 04, 2025, 09:24:07 PMQuote from: Mallard on October 04, 2025, 08:13:23 PMI do wonder now Rowe has gone will Grace ( media team) be invited back. Some will will understand the question.
Grace was back today. Not sure if it was a one off, but hopefully not.
Previously, a very valued member of the team.
Who decided she wasn't needed, or was leaving her decision ( and if so why)?
Quote from: Tennylad on October 04, 2025, 08:06:50 PMWe huffed and puffed tbh . The truth is we have a few who aren't as at this level. Hopefully the new manager will bring in a colossus in midfield. Yes Dilly a ball winning, physical monster who wins the ball and plays a pass to a proper centre forward who has fantastic physicality and movement and can hit the net on a regular basis. Off load Gold and Marriott, free up the money for new blood.
Spot on with that. We need at two or three new first team starters and an experienced, at this level, manager, to have any sort of a realistic play off challenging season.
We need to have the new manager in place for next weekend as we won't have a tougher match all season and it will give him the perfect chance to see where we are short and what we need to bring in to make progress.
All three of Lambert, Marriott and Omotayo are dispensable to free up some money but obviously we can't afford to lose all three due to the already small size of our first team squad.
Crowds are holding up well so far, but unless things start improving soon (13 points from 10 matches is a poor start to the season) then I fear they will soon be well below the 1000 mark again.
I really don't think there is too much wrong with the squad we have. Maybe a solid, experienced ( for this level ) Central defender would be on my wish list. We have a lot of young players who will grow into the season. We aren't really that far of the play-offs ( 7th) so if we hit those heights then has to be a decent season.
Rowe, for all his faults did leave a decent squad for the next Manager to work with.
It's now all in Bal's court where we go from here. He does really need to get this one right. His chance to earn his corn.
Steve Bruce is available. :hello:
Quote from: Spiv on October 04, 2025, 09:24:07 PMQuote from: Mallard on October 04, 2025, 08:13:23 PMI do wonder now Rowe has gone will Grace ( media team) be invited back. Some will will understand the question.
Grace was back today. Not sure if it was a one off, but hopefully not.
I'm really pleased to say that yes I am indeed back and really excited to get going again, doing what I love :scarf:
Quote from: Gracechestney on October 05, 2025, 12:49:07 PMQuote from: Spiv on October 04, 2025, 09:24:07 PMQuote from: Mallard on October 04, 2025, 08:13:23 PMI do wonder now Rowe has gone will Grace ( media team) be invited back. Some will will understand the question.
Grace was back today. Not sure if it was a one off, but hopefully not.
I'm really pleased to say that yes I am indeed back and really excited to get going again, doing what I love :scarf:
That is good news!
Quote from: Gracechestney on October 05, 2025, 12:49:07 PMQuote from: Spiv on October 04, 2025, 09:24:07 PMQuote from: Mallard on October 04, 2025, 08:13:23 PMI do wonder now Rowe has gone will Grace ( media team) be invited back. Some will will understand the question.
Grace was back today. Not sure if it was a one off, but hopefully not.
I'm really pleased to say that yes I am indeed back and really excited to get going again, doing what I love :scarf:
:scarf: :scarf: :scarf:
Scarborough had a bit more experience and were more 'streetwise' than we were. We need to remember that we're a largely young side that unfortunately will have days like today where we're just not on the ball. Still plenty of matches to be played and we've got a young, talented squad that can cause all sorts of problems for teams.
I do feel that the club needs to get the manager situation sorted and I fee l that with a young squad like ours it needs an experienced manager to come in and get the best out of them. Joe is a great lad and is looking after the ship the best he can but he has no one in the dugout who he can turn to. An experienced manager will have us in the play-offs by the end of the season in my view :scarf:
Unless Marriott starts a game, we won't really know if he is of any real value to the squad. His fitness and pace levels weren't up to scratch at Boston and this far into the season would indicate similar. Omotayo as a number 9 centre forward just isn't good enough, so yes I agree with a couple of posts re their views. I like Gyasi, I think he is capable at this level, we do need someone else to play along side him. Not seen too much of Maja, so not sure on him.
Don't think there is a real rush to appoint a manager, it's much more important to get the right one. Tough game in the cup next week, but certainly no real pressure on our boys, remember Doncaster Rovers.
For me, I'm not overly fussed about the need for promotion, I'm very much enjoying the better style of football. Season ticket holder for the first time ever and I've been watching Lynn since the days of Mick Wright and Malcolm Lindsay, weren't they real class.
Good to see that Grace is back too.
:scarf: Agree with John H, finish the season well, retain the good uns and release the deadwood. Then will be the time to build on what we have kept. I would be surprised if there is money for fresh imports including a new manager who may require a transfer fee.
The Club signed 4 strikers in pre-season in Gold, Toll, Gyasi and Marriott. Though these werent all signed by Rowe. The potential amongst the 4 was right up there. Sadly it's not worked out for all 4.
Gyasi proved himself in this league last season perhaps we do not set up to his strengths.Toll has been injured most of the season as has Marriot dont need to say anything about Gold.
Toll played c60 minutes on Saturday. His first game back since being injured at the start of the season.
Quote from: A Well Wisher on October 05, 2025, 03:41:52 PMJoe is a great lad and is looking after the ship the best he can but he has no one in the dugout who he can turn to.
Maybe it's just a matter of time before he does. :dontknow:
Why did he put "Gold" on so early? He must have seen in training that he cant jump and he is unable to control the ball at his feet. Why is he still here.
Quote from: peter on October 06, 2025, 08:48:47 AMWhy did he put "Gold" on so early? He must have seen in training that he cant jump and he is unable to control the ball at his feet. Why is he still here.
My thoughts exactly 🤔
I was in a happy place when he was out... And devastated when we re-signed him.
An ex is an ex for a reason 😭
Quote from: Blue_and_Gold on October 05, 2025, 10:36:39 PMQuote from: A Well Wisher on October 05, 2025, 03:41:52 PMJoe is a great lad and is looking after the ship the best he can but he has no one in the dugout who he can turn to.
Maybe it's just a matter of time before he does. :dontknow:
After watching Lynn Play on you tube. My Initial reaction on Saturday was a penalty the you tube clip proved it.
This pre-occupation with Gold is interesting. Some really don't fancy him but remember Culverhouse, Widdrington, Lakeland and Rowe have all given him the no 9 shirt. They can't all be wrong, can they?
Think we should concentrate on what he can do as opposed what he can't do.
Mallard - do you rate Omotayo as a centre forward and how many goals would you expect our number 9 to score?
To date he has scored 2 goals, our right back has scored double that. Do you think that if Toll was fully fit and recalled from loan that he could play up front with both Omotayo and Gyasi.
Hopefully Omotayo can prove some people wrong and score the winner at Scunthorpe on Saturday, like he did at Doncaster.
I find it strange that people are saying it hasnt worked out for Gyasi so far this season he is top scorer in league/ Fa cup with 7 goals in 11 games shame we dont have a few more strikers that havent " worked out ". Also there was an issue on saturday which meant he had to be subbed and nothing to do with tactics etc. These are young men trying there best to perform for the team/club and people should be a bit more supportive at times especially in Michaels case.
Lets keep positive about this team who didnt stop trying on saturday against a team who are deservedly near the top of the league.
Quote from: John H on October 06, 2025, 04:52:46 PMMallard - do you rate Omotayo as a centre forward and how many goals would you expect our number 9 to score?
To date he has scored 2 goals, our right back has scored double that. Do you think that if Toll was fully fit and recalled from loan that he could play up front with both Omotayo and Gyasi.
Hopefully Omotayo can prove some people wrong and score the winner at Scunthorpe on Saturday, like he did at Doncaster.
Rate him John ? I think he's ok and maybe the best we could get for that position with the 30% budget cut. He certainly keeps central defenders on their toes and is idea for crosses that are stood up at the far post. Like I said best to focus on his strengths
The signing of Toll was made before Rowe was appointed and wasn't really given a look in as it seemed was not fancied by Rowe. Marriot, not sure who signed him but was always a gamble in terms of age and fitness.