SWINDON TOWN: Town had no room for 'passenger' McNamee (From Swindon Advertiser)
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SWINDON TOWN: Town had no room for 'passenger' McNamee
7:00am Saturday 20th March 2010 in
DANNY Wilson has admitted Anthony McNamee’s lack of defensive work was a major factor in his decision to let the winger leave the club for Norwich in January.
Ahead of the 26-year-old’s return with the Canaries to Wiltshire this afternoon, Town boss Wilson revealed he had always felt he could not afford ‘passengers’ in his side.
“You’ve always got to look at whether you can have a player of Macca’s ability in your team,” he said.
“If you’ve not got the players around him, he’ll find it very difficult. I don’t think there’s many teams can carry any passengers in any league.
“But again if you’ve got a special one, then you need a special team of players around that particular person to carry on his defensive work.
“I didn’t feel we could do that quite honestly and I still don’t. I still think we need everybody out there who can do their shift defensively.”
McNamee has featured in seven out of 12 games since signing for Norwich, and Wilson believes the midfielder’s lack of minutes has been down to the form of others at Carrow Road.
“I’m sure he’s not played enough football for his liking. I think he’s only started a couple of games or a handful of games over the period since he left us,” said Wilson.
“So he’ll be disappointed with that. He felt he was going to a bigger club, which is right, it is a bigger club, but obviously he wanted the opportunity to play football.
“They’ve been so successful, I’m sure Paul (Lambert, manager) has found it difficult to keep changing the team to incorporate him.”
But Wilson refused to reveal whether he felt McNamee had made the right call in moving permanently to East Anglia.
“I can’t comment on whether it was right or wrong or indifferent. He made the decision and that’s the end of it, it’s gone,” he said.
“They are going to be in the Championship next year by the looks of things at the moment, so he’s got to be happy with it, I’d have thought.
“But that’s a question you’d have to ask him.”
Comments(26)
avo
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7:10am Sat 20 Mar 10
Stickshaker
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7:38am Sat 20 Mar 10
umpcah
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7:40am Sat 20 Mar 10
Lars wrote:"Exceptional" seems a bit strong. Good on his occasional day of course. I have no doubt that he will do his best today to prove Swindon have lost out, etc. but our defenders are no mugs and I reckon he`ll be shackled.
I was one of those who criticised the decision to let McNamee go so easily. However, we have looked a lot more balanced and solid as a team since he departed. There is no doubting he is an exceptional winger at this level. But as DW says, you need to be able to defend as well. McNamee cannot. If he comes on today, I won't boo him but I won't give him a standing ovation either.
Redhouse Red
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7:44am Sat 20 Mar 10
Lars
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8:09am Sat 20 Mar 10
umpcah wrote:I guess we're all entitled to our opinion. But when it comes to crossing and out and out flare, I think 'exceptional' does describe McNamee on his day. And I did say 'at this level'.
Lars wrote:"Exceptional" seems a bit strong. Good on his occasional day of course. I have no doubt that he will do his best today to prove Swindon have lost out, etc. but our defenders are no mugs and I reckon he`ll be shackled.
I was one of those who criticised the decision to let McNamee go so easily. However, we have looked a lot more balanced and solid as a team since he departed. There is no doubting he is an exceptional winger at this level. But as DW says, you need to be able to defend as well. McNamee cannot. If he comes on today, I won't boo him but I won't give him a standing ovation either.
batch
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8:34am Sat 20 Mar 10
Old-Stager, Hilperton
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9:14am Sat 20 Mar 10
Always a bit of a luxury, and his mediocre games far outnumbered his good games.
mikek
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9:37am Sat 20 Mar 10
avo
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10:18am Sat 20 Mar 10
SAPFanSTFC
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10:26am Sat 20 Mar 10
..........who are we talking about!? :-)
Was a good player on the ball but we've all said it hundreds of times, didn't even risk being tackled and never ran into the box - think DW's summary was spot-on....That DW chap might even make a manager with indepth knowledge like that you know!! :-)
Asked a question on the other thread but you're all on here...
....Is anone else worried about the impact the weather on the game today, same for both sides given their styles or can we scrap better in your book?
(Really rather wet in Thatcham!)
umpcah
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10:31am Sat 20 Mar 10
SAPFanSTFC wrote:"Asked a question on the other thread but you're all on here..." - I was about to remark on how slow the Forum is nowadays !
I REALLY miss him!!!....... ..........who are we talking about!? :-) Was a good player on the ball but we've all said it hundreds of times, didn't even risk being tackled and never ran into the box - think DW's summary was spot-on....That DW chap might even make a manager with indepth knowledge like that you know!! :-) Asked a question on the other thread but you're all on here... ....Is anone else worried about the impact the weather on the game today, same for both sides given their styles or can we scrap better in your book? (Really rather wet in Thatcham!)
avo
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11:00am Sat 20 Mar 10
3-2 swindon att 12,448
adystfc
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11:14am Sat 20 Mar 10
SAPFanSTFC
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11:22am Sat 20 Mar 10
avo wrote:3-2 ==> Have to say I'm going with that as well, was thinking 2-2 until last night/this morning...but that may be the heart ruling the head.
The weather will make it all the better in my opinion, both sides will still be able to play football, but with the ball zipping off the surface, prone to one or two mistakes me thinks... 3-2 swindon att 12,448
The rain should dampen the away fans spirits a bit and hopefully the home crowd can create a night game atmoshpere givern the size of the crowd - Crowd 12,449 as you'd forgotten to count me! :-) think it wil be closer to 12,000 given the weather
SAPFanSTFC
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11:25am Sat 20 Mar 10
umpcah wrote:We all know its because there isn't anything to moan about, the boo boys stay away.
SAPFanSTFC wrote: I REALLY miss him!!!....... ..........who are we talking about!? :-) Was a good player on the ball but we've all said it hundreds of times, didn't even risk being tackled and never ran into the box - think DW's summary was spot-on....That DW chap might even make a manager with indepth knowledge like that you know!! :-) Asked a question on the other thread but you're all on here... ....Is anone else worried about the impact the weather on the game today, same for both sides given their styles or can we scrap better in your book? (Really rather wet in Thatcham!)"Asked a question on the other thread but you're all on here..." - I was about to remark on how slow the Forum is nowadays !
'All' does seem to be a bit excessive now :-)
1.5hrs til I leave for the game and will keep my eye out for any canaries en-route
SAPFanSTFC
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11:26am Sat 20 Mar 10
umpcah wrote:....or all nursing post Gold Cup day hangovers!?
SAPFanSTFC wrote: I REALLY miss him!!!....... ..........who are we talking about!? :-) Was a good player on the ball but we've all said it hundreds of times, didn't even risk being tackled and never ran into the box - think DW's summary was spot-on....That DW chap might even make a manager with indepth knowledge like that you know!! :-) Asked a question on the other thread but you're all on here... ....Is anone else worried about the impact the weather on the game today, same for both sides given their styles or can we scrap better in your book? (Really rather wet in Thatcham!)"Asked a question on the other thread but you're all on here..." - I was about to remark on how slow the Forum is nowadays !
stroudred1959
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11:31am Sat 20 Mar 10
SAPFanSTFC wrote:Would be a bit dissapointed with anything less than 12k.Who cares about the weather?I'm bringing 3 lads with me on the train from Stroud.We ought to be able to get close to filling the cg today.
avo wrote: The weather will make it all the better in my opinion, both sides will still be able to play football, but with the ball zipping off the surface, prone to one or two mistakes me thinks... 3-2 swindon att 12,4483-2 ==> Have to say I'm going with that as well, was thinking 2-2 until last night/this morning...but that may be the heart ruling the head. The rain should dampen the away fans spirits a bit and hopefully the home crowd can create a night game atmoshpere givern the size of the crowd - Crowd 12,449 as you'd forgotten to count me! :-) think it wil be closer to 12,000 given the weather
SAPFanSTFC
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11:40am Sat 20 Mar 10
Had it been sunny we'd have got quite a few last minute shows buying tickets on the day but doubt they'll show sadly.
Bigs shouts for the lads and hear you all later! Yoouuu Redddsssss!!!!
peatmoor pirate
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11:48am Sat 20 Mar 10
Lars wrote:Sorry i think you missed a letter out of the
I was one of those who criticised the decision to let McNamee go so easily. However, we have looked a lot more balanced and solid as a team since he departed. There is no doubting he is an exceptional winger at this level. But as DW says, you need to be able to defend as well. McNamee cannot. If he comes on today, I won't boo him but I won't give him a standing ovation either.
"exceptional winger at this level"
statement.
I think you meant to say
"exceptional whinger at this level"
Sorry didn't rate him, promising at first then poor and lazy thereafter. And a big time charlie to boot.
Security Word: tiny-lady lol
stfc mad
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11:50am Sat 20 Mar 10
didntshedoswell
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11:52am Sat 20 Mar 10
swindonforever
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12:08pm Sat 20 Mar 10
TownEnd D.Romain
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1:28pm Sat 20 Mar 10
So yes Danny was right in letting him go.After all why keep a player that no longer wont 2play 4 the team..
VERY VERY hard game 2day.Will be very happy with a point..
SWINDON1-Norwich2.
(hope im wrong)
Att 13.103
Good luck 2day
grim reapers gone
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5:20pm Sat 20 Mar 10
avo
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6:47pm Sat 20 Mar 10
SAPFanSTFC wrote:spot on with the crowd forecast mate, well done!!!!!!!!!!
avo wrote: The weather will make it all the better in my opinion, both sides will still be able to play football, but with the ball zipping off the surface, prone to one or two mistakes me thinks... 3-2 swindon att 12,4483-2 ==> Have to say I'm going with that as well, was thinking 2-2 until last night/this morning...but that may be the heart ruling the head. The rain should dampen the away fans spirits a bit and hopefully the home crowd can create a night game atmoshpere givern the size of the crowd - Crowd 12,449 as you'd forgotten to count me! :-) think it wil be closer to 12,000 given the weather
shame on the scoreline, but fair result in my eyes and a point against the clear winners of the league 1 title is ok with me!
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Lars says...
7:07am Sat 20 Mar 10
There is no doubting he is an exceptional winger at this level. But as DW says, you need to be able to defend as well. McNamee cannot.
If he comes on today, I won't boo him but I won't give him a standing ovation either.