Full-time v Part-time

[MichiganRed]

I seem to recall that last year during the discussions about the club returning to full-time football, one of the arguments put forth as a benefit of such a move was the improvement of the fitness level reached and maintained by the squad. As this season draws to a close, I would like to hear your thoughts on the impact of everyday training. Has this argument proven true for the team as a whole? Are there certain players who have benefited more than others? Have any of the players regressed because of the increased workload? Are these effects cumulative? Will they carry over through the summer into next season?

[big al]

I consider the level that we are about to achieve is a testiment to the difference in the full time regime. Ok we may be just outside the playoffs at the end, hopefully other teams may give us the opportunity as time soon will tell. I think even so that Carlisle are the overall contenders to achieve the second spot apart from a bad performance even if we do make playoffs. Jimmy Bell told me towards the run in last season that the lads were spent & they were struggling to raise moral. The dip has been through inconsistency through the season but performance has rarely dipped badly as last seasons end. Maybe a greater squad & more competition plus ability to rest strategic members has helped. Another season including the excellent recent signings will help the club even more to gel & achieve chairman, manager, players & supporters dream of STANLEY BACK HOME IN THE LEAGUE.

[Cafu01]

Youve got to remember that being full time we can attract better players to the club

[Morecambe_Red]

Morecambe - Pride Of Lancashire And Still Number1 Conference Club In Lancashire.

[Outback Ozzy]

Sorry Morecambe red but not yet you are not, Stanley can still make the play-offs, and granted we will have to relyon others to assist in that aim, BUT and it is a big BUT we are still no 1 in Lancashire and so say all of us true Stanley supporters. I mean, who gets beaten by Burscough these days.

[Cafu01]

Originally Posted by Outback Ozzy

Sorry Morecambe red but not yet you are not, Stanley can still make the play-offs, and granted we will have to relyon others to assist in that aim, BUT and it is a big BUT we are still no 1 in Lancashire and so say all of us true Stanley supporters. I mean, who gets beaten by Burscough these days.

We need a miracle to make the play offs this year
Automatic promotion next year for us though!!!!

[Wynonie Harris]

Yep - we're going to do a Barnet next season!!

[Cafu01]

We will sign some quality players in the summer

[John_Timmins]

i think the change from part time to full time will not really be felt until next year when all of the players are used to it and therefore do not get tired when traning more frequently which has probably taken it out of some of them at this later stages of the season

[Bazf]

Originally Posted by Cafu01

We will sign some quality players in the summer

Good thought but who do you let go and if it was possible who would you sign?

[Smiffy16]

I would sign a Central Midfielder who has lots of experience and battles for everyhting in the middle of the park......

[Cafu01]

Roy Keane

[Mik Griff]

Originally Posted by Morecambe_Red

Morecambe - Pride Of Lancashire And Still Number1 Conference Club In Lancashire.

If you are the pride of lancashire as you keep saying, then prove it, how many points did you take off us this season?

You lot are a shambles.

[Mik Griff]

Originally Posted by Cafu01

Roy Keane

lol you nutter.

[Christies Child]

Let's wait and see about who gets into play-offs. I hope we BOTH get there. A MFC v ASFC final would be great.

No doubt your media fan Ian McGarry will be on you guys to win....as usual....WHAT AN ARS*...................