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Bart a victim of Adkins' positive thinking
7:30am Monday 13th February 2012 in Sport
Bartosz Bialkowski
NIGEL Adkins revealed why he chose not to name a keeper on his substitutes’ bench for the win against Burnley.
Bartosz Bialkowski normally assumes one of the five available reserve spots, in case first-choice Kelvin Davis needs to come off.
But the Saints boss opted to go without that particular safety blanket at the weekend, instead filling his bench entirely with outfield players.
Adkins explained he left Bialkowski out as he wanted as many positive options as possible at his disposal as the game wore on.
“I just wanted to be positive, so we didn’t have Bart on the bench,” said Adkins, who has made it clear on numerous occasions that he disagrees with the decision for Football League clubs to drop from seven to five subs this season.
“I normally have a goalkeeper on the bench, but I wanted to be positive, and we’ve got a very good positive result.”
For full story, plus six pages of Saints news, see today's Southern Daily Echo.
Comments(17)
Little Hitler
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7:55am Mon 13 Feb 12
It should be 7 subs to be honest. I know from playing Championship Manager though that you sometimes live to regret not having a keeper on the bench.
RedArmy1
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8:02am Mon 13 Feb 12
I understand that big sam also does something similar ... it gives the maximum opportunity to select outfield players ...
It's not that Bart is a waste of space ... (Tommy Forecast is IMO) ... he's OK but Kelvin is stepping up and owning the Number One Slot (no issues !)
The whole Team and Kelvin did well Saturday.
The Positivity Worked - but more than
that - you had an almost full squad to choose from and you selected the best and strongest players .....
Reminds me of League One - when we had the Strongest Team available we SMASHED the Opposition - and when we had Key Players missing we struggled.
BRING ON west hoooooooooof
Even if west spam play a passing game - we can beat them !!!
BELIEF IN THE QUALITY IN OUR SIDE AND NOT GETTING OUTMUSCLED IS KEY IMO.
WE'RE ALL UP FOR THE WEST HAM GAME !!
RED ARMY. WIN. COYR.
emma38
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8:10am Mon 13 Feb 12
Velleity
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8:55am Mon 13 Feb 12
As fior seven? Pah!
seventh-junction
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8:56am Mon 13 Feb 12
The Woolston Connection are two short so if anyone can help it will be appreciated and a few beers will also be provided.
OSPREYSAINT
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9:34am Mon 13 Feb 12
Velleity wrote:That is an opinion of course, but not one that 21st Century supporters agree about, the benefits of 7 subs outweigh the negatives. It gives the manager more options, but also gives him the opportunity to introduce upcoming players to enjoy the first team experience. One sub. may have been OK for the Victorians, but 7 seems a lot better, but there should be no obligation to field seven if you don't want too.
Oh, for heaven's sake, I can't believe you're complaining about five subs. When I were a lad it was one. If the goalie was injured someone just popped on his shirt and it was accepted.
As fior seven? Pah!
Strasbourg Saint
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9:56am Mon 13 Feb 12
Velleity wrote:ONE????? Luxury!
Oh, for heaven's sake, I can't believe you're complaining about five subs. When I were a lad it was one. If the goalie was injured someone just popped on his shirt and it was accepted.
As fior seven? Pah!
Wasn't it the late '60s before there were any subs at all?
However, I have to agree that, these days, reducing it to 5 is a bit daft.
Btw, speaking of Frazer being our reserve goalie, which Saints outfield players have donned the green jersey?
The last must have been Blackstock at Newcastle. Before that, didn't Colin Clark go in goal against Arsenal once and we lost 4-0?
I seem to remember that, when he ran out, Channon would head straight for the goal and have a few shots hit at him but I don't remember him ever being needed between the sticks.
seventh-junction
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10:20am Mon 13 Feb 12
Anyone got any spare tickets?
We need 2 if there's any going out there
OSPREYSAINT
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11:13am Mon 13 Feb 12
OSPREYSAINT
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11:23am Mon 13 Feb 12
RedArmy1
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12:17pm Mon 13 Feb 12
seventh-junction wrote:seventh-junction - have you posted on the SAINTS WEB FORUM... ?
WATFORD AWAY SOLD OUT.
Anyone got any spare tickets?
We need 2 if there's any going out there
west spam and watford AWAY are gonna be tasty.
RED ARRRRRRRRRRMY. COYR
Costa Baz
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2:32pm Mon 13 Feb 12
It's one thing to have to use a substitute when an unexpected injury crops up, but not naming a goal keeper on the subs bench Tuesday, would be like waving a red rag at a bull.
Also, given the fact that Allardyce is probably the biggest name manager in the NPC, his players will probably get a lot of leeway, when clattering Kelvin.
NA's positivity against Burnley is to be applauded, but I think tomorrow is too important a game to take that risk.
OSPREYSAINT
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3:42pm Mon 13 Feb 12
rob the saint in NZ
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8:19pm Mon 13 Feb 12
Costa Baz wrote:I'm pretty sure that Nige will put Bart on the bench tomorrow, as tactics are different for away games, & although he will still be sounding a positive note to the players of course, there will be contingencies on the bench for Wet Spam's tactics & any refereeing/linesman blunders.
Given the fact that Wet Spam are managed by Allardyce, a "manager" who turns a blind eye to thuggery and sends players out to deliberately clatter opposition goalkeepers, as was proven time and time again when he managed Bolton and Blackburn, I would suggest NA DOES name Bart as a substitute. It's one thing to have to use a substitute when an unexpected injury crops up, but not naming a goal keeper on the subs bench Tuesday, would be like waving a red rag at a bull. Also, given the fact that Allardyce is probably the biggest name manager in the NPC, his players will probably get a lot of leeway, when clattering Kelvin. NA's positivity against Burnley is to be applauded, but I think tomorrow is too important a game to take that risk.
Jesus_02
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11:59am Tue 14 Feb 12
webby Op
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5:39am Fri 17 Feb 12
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Tirau Dan says...
7:51am Mon 13 Feb 12
I love the positivity of this and hope it's repeated against West Ham.
I would love a clip and story about Frazer Richardson's goal keeping... how much training has he been doing in goal?
The problem is Frazer is becoming one of the best players in the team. He is a rock at the back and plays the wing better than any other on the right and certainly has the best cross. If he had to go in goal we'd lose out on his on field skill too. Let's hope some thug from west ham doesn't put King Kelvin out early in the game with no Bart on the bench..