John Askey on Radio Stoke now!

[Wrex]

What’s going on with Kyle Howkins? - not match fit

^ Okay, can accept this but surely whatever state he's in he would have done a lot better than Rawlinson in the first half against Tranmere. Even if he has to be substituted at some point at least he's gaining match fitness by playing?

 

What’s going on with Leon Legge – and is a trigger clause if he plays another game stopping him being picked? - Crookes, Smith and Rawlinson are better options.

^ Sorry but he's either lying or he's incompetent. Not impressed.

 

Is Manny Oyeleke nearly fit? - We don't want to rush him back.

^ Fair enough. Not sure he's worth keeping at this point judging from how many games he's missed so far.

 

What’s going on with Dior Angus? - I'd like to recall him but it's not possible.

^ Cheers for that Aspin, nice one. And some people have the nerve to say "you got what you asked for by saying Aspin out". Don't come back please Neil.

 

 

What is John Rudge’s role these days? - same as before

^ Okay cool

 

How often does the manager talk to Norman Smurthwaite? - Not often, I deal with Garlick. I think Norman wants what's best for the club though.

^ Well you're wrong.

[Sandyford_Lion]

We're fielding a player who came from the Welsh League over one with vast experience of the English Football League.

 

Dont believe Askey one bit but time will tell !

 

He has said this week that ending the Tranmere game has given him food for thought on 4 4 2

 

Then surely we will see Legge

[man in the pub]

Exactly ! So what’s the point of the interview ?

 

To tell us we have a good set of lads.

[Robbie Earle's Perm]

Askey shouldn't be offered an extension. Regardless if we stay up or not.

 

We need a proper manager.

 

Agreed, you run the risk of upsetting the ADL though so get your tin hat ready.

[PV1973]

What’s going on with Kyle Howkins? - not match fit

^ Okay, can accept this but surely whatever state he's in he would have done a lot better than Rawlinson in the first half against Tranmere. Even if he has to be substituted at some point at least he's gaining match fitness by playing?

 

What’s going on with Leon Legge – and is a trigger clause if he plays another game stopping him being picked? - Crookes, Smith and Rawlinson are better options.

^ Sorry but he's either lying or he's incompetent. Not impressed..

There’s no way an unfit player should be near the squad at all. Howkins has got to get fit and impress in reserves before he’s in with a shout.

 

I agree with his comments about Legge in a back 3. However if we go to a back 4 I think Legge is the man to bring in with Smith as the centre half pairing.

[geosname]

To tell us we have a good set of lads.

 

We have.... we just don't know where they are.... we just need a good set of footballers now

[valiant_593]

The manager has told you all why is he isn’t playing. Why not believe him and move on instead of believing rumours over the manager? Some will look very silly if legge does play again this season. His reasoning for not playing him makes sense. I don’t agree with it but it does make sense

[Cheeky Cheddy Whites]

If Leon plays again it means someone is swallowing their pride. Whoever believes that a 33 year old veteran has been dropped because we are playing a back 3 is an absolute ***.

[geosname]

The manager has told you all why is he isn’t playing. Why not believe him and move on instead of believing rumours over the manager? Some will look very silly if legge does play again this season. His reasoning for not playing him makes sense. I don’t agree with it but it does make sense

 

I don't believe him because his lips moved...

[PV1973]

I think if we go to a back 4 today and Legge plays in that centre half pairing then I think it backs up what he said about a back 3.

[Robbie Earle's Perm]

I don't believe him because his lips moved...

 

I never had Askey down as a liar, many things mate including massively out of his depth but not a liar. It’s a shame if he is.

[TJHValiant]

If Leon plays again it means someone is swallowing their pride. Whoever believes that a 33 year old veteran has been dropped because we are playing a back 3 is an absolute ***.

 

Makes sense. Mobility isn’t a Legge strength, although we should be playing systems to accommodate our best players and we don’t seem to ever do that.

[TheSage]

Rawlinson is no better than Legge when a quick lad runs at him so it makes no sense to leave out our most experienced player and best header of a ball.

 

If we continue selecting players who are inferior to ones left out then we deserve to go down.

[DistantVale]

The problem is not Askey , the problem is the players as a group ! They simply are not good enough so he is tasked with juggling around a poor squad , give the bloke a break because the team is in his hands for possibly the most important 13 games in our history ! Whether you like him or not 👍⚽️

[Wrex]

The problem is not Askey , the problem is the players as a group ! They simply are not good enough so he is tasked with juggling around a poor squad , give the bloke a break because the team is in his hands for possibly the most important 13 games in our history ! Whether you like him or not 👍⚽️

 

Most sensible thing you've ever said