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Quoted from Heisenberg

That took me a while to click, actually!

Where do we think Crocombe is heading, then? I have a feeling it might be off to, say, a League One club.

He's been a very good player for us.

A real shame about Cropper's injury problems as he would have been useful backup this season. If he can keep himself fit, that weapon of a throw will ensure he has a decent career in the lower divisions.

Quoted from Lincoln Mariner 56

Don’t really understand the downer on Glennon who I believe will get better with more league experience, he’s not perfect but few players at this level are but as always a game of opinions.

I think the lack of pace is the main issue. He's not really slow, but everything is done at full-stretch so what should be a regulation tackle often ends up being a last-ditch lunge. Amos a bit quicker, but not as strong in the air or quite as good on the ball. I think we'll sign someone else to compete for the position with Glennon.

Quoted from Maringer

Where do we think Crocombe is heading, then? I have a feeling it might be off to, say, a League One club.

He's been a very good player for us.

A real shame about Cropper's injury problems as he would have been useful backup this season. If he can keep himself fit, that weapon of a throw will ensure he has a decent career in the lower divisions.

I like Crocombe, and think he’s done well for us, but at almost 30 his spell with Town has been comfortably the best of his career. His CV before signing for us was seriously underwhelming, hence why he effectively joined us as a non-league second fiddle ‘keeper.

To that end, if he has the opportunity go step up to a higher level and / or earn more money then you can’t knock the lad for doing so.

If he does, and let’s not forget that all we have right now is rumour and conjecture, then at least in Hurst we have a manager who has a canny eye for a goalkeeper. He of course signed McKeown, who despite his loss of form and confidence towards the end of his time here was player of the year a record 5 times. He signed Dean Henderson too, though you can argue that he didn’t bother to play him, I suppose.

And he picked up Max Crocombe no less, seemingly out of nowhere. I’d heard of Max, but only for his on-pitch toilet break and subsequent red card. He was a left-field signing who arrived with next to no fanfare. I’d like him to stay, but if he doesn’t, I’m not concerned about whoever replaces him.

Quoted from Maringer

I think the lack of pace is the main issue. He's not really slow, but everything is done at full-stretch so what should be a regulation tackle often ends up being a last-ditch lunge. Amos a bit quicker, but not as strong in the air or quite as good on the ball. I think we'll sign someone else to compete for the position with Glennon.

This is the issue for me. It's like he's running through sand which is strange because I don't remember him being slow when on loan. It's noticeable how often people get in behind just because of his lack of pace to cover. Hopefully he can work on it over the summer.

Whoever Hurst signs in the summer, I'd really like to see more partnerships in the team.

If you asked me to name one solid partnership that has developed - between two strikers, two centre backs, down the left, down the right, in the middle... I'd seriously struggle.

I think this reflects the stop-start nature to our campaign.

We've tweaked formation more times than I care to remember, and hardly ever named the same starting XI in back-to-back games since we seem to react more to what the opposition are doing than be bullish about our own style.

There are many reasons for why we've had to be like this (short-to-no pre-season, late in making summer signings since we didn't know what division we'd be in, etc), so I'm not having a go.

But we've had Green, Hunt, Holohan, Clifton and Morris in the middle this season. I couldn't say any of them have developed a partnership since they've all been heavily rotated.

Up front, no partnerships. Some half decent displays here and there from individuals, but no 'big man small man' threat, or anything like that.

In the wide areas, Efete and Glennon have been selected most, but in front of them it's been chopping and changing all the time — again, injuries, formation changes, adapting to the opposition, etc, have dictated this.

If we had a game next week, I couldn't tell you what formation we'd play or who'd be in the starting XI.

I truly think one of the reasons we've never been able to string a load of good results together at any point this season (you know, win four on the bounce, go 10 unbeaten, that kind of thing) is due to a lack of understanding between players throughout the squad.

An 11th place finish, all things considered, isn't bad since we spent the last 5-6 months lower than that.

Early signings, a commitment to a certain formation and certain style of play, and the ability to establish partnerships throughout the starting XI will be the way to take this team and club forward. Thankfully we've all known what division we'll be playing in next season for ages, so hopefully this has helped with early contract negotiations and I think we can expect some business to be done early this time round.

Quoted from WOZOFGRIMSBY

Maybe Grimsby born Harvey Cartwright or martija sarkuc could be tempted 😂😂

Cartwright would be interesting. There was some talk of a link up in January ,but he went off to Wycombe.
He's very highly rated I understand

Quoted from Jarmo.Is.God

Jake Eastwood?
Yeah, he was good if I remember correctly, but was only Rochdales sub keeper this season

Which is why they went down  

Quoted from Maringer

Where do we think Crocombe is heading, then? I have a feeling it might be off to, say, a League One club.

He's been a very good player for us.

A real shame about Cropper's injury problems as he would have been useful backup this season. If he can keep himself fit, that weapon of a throw will ensure he has a decent career in the lower divisions.

Crocombe to a league one club, not with them jelly hands he won't.
Nice bloke but not good enough if we want to progress.

Quoted from RichMariner

Whoever Hurst signs in the summer, I'd really like to see more partnerships in the team.

If you asked me to name one solid partnership that has developed - between two strikers, two centre backs, down the left, down the right, in the middle... I'd seriously struggle.

I think this reflects the stop-start nature to our campaign.

We've tweaked formation more times than I care to remember, and hardly ever named the same starting XI in back-to-back games since we seem to react more to what the opposition are doing than be bullish about our own style.

There are many reasons for why we've had to be like this (short-to-no pre-season, late in making summer signings since we didn't know what division we'd be in, etc), so I'm not having a go.

But we've had Green, Hunt, Holohan, Clifton and Morris in the middle this season. I couldn't say any of them have developed a partnership since they've all been heavily rotated.

Up front, no partnerships. Some half decent displays here and there from individuals, but no 'big man small man' threat, or anything like that.

In the wide areas, Efete and Glennon have been selected most, but in front of them it's been chopping and changing all the time — again, injuries, formation changes, adapting to the opposition, etc, have dictated this.

If we had a game next week, I couldn't tell you what formation we'd play or who'd be in the starting XI.

I truly think one of the reasons we've never been able to string a load of good results together at any point this season (you know, win four on the bounce, go 10 unbeaten, that kind of thing) is due to a lack of understanding between players throughout the squad.

An 11th place finish, all things considered, isn't bad since we spent the last 5-6 months lower than that.

Early signings, a commitment to a certain formation and certain style of play, and the ability to establish partnerships throughout the starting XI will be the way to take this team and club forward. Thankfully we've all known what division we'll be playing in next season for ages, so hopefully this has helped with early contract negotiations and I think we can expect some business to be done early this time round.

Good summary.
I think the left has the most potential from what we have. Glennon and Khan have a decent understanding, when in a 3 at the back Maher looked dangerous down the left to.
Last few games Hunt has hit some early switches, it has been hit and miss, and I think there are good partnerships building there.