Talking Points - July 2010

Here's everything the lads have been talking about in July 2010:


Drawing the Boundaries
Nobes on Paul Dickov's challenge as he becomes player-manager of Oldham Athletic.




Up To The Mark
After Darlington appoint their third manager in 13 days, Nobes reflects on why things may turn out all right after all.




The Road to Hull
Turls tries to reason with Nigel Pearson's move from Leicester to newly relegated Hull City.




A Matter of Time
As Paulo Sousa is appointed as the new boss at Leicester, Nobes explains why he may need time to get his ideas across.




Sturrock and a hard place
Nobes talks testing times for Southend United and why Paul Sturrock may just be the right man for the right occasion.



The End of the Programme
With the news that Carlisle are to stop producing match day magazines, the lads discuss football programmes.




Red Devils playing with fire
After a heavy summer spending spree, Nobes considers the risk being taken by Conference side Crawley.




A Tale of Two Clubs
With the divisive Paul Simpson appointed as Stockport boss, Nobes looks at other managers who massively split opinions.



Football's Hotbed
Looking to solve the age old question, Turls investigates just which area of the country is the Football League's real hotbed.




Managing Expectations
Nobes on the gloomy outlook for many of the new managers appointed by clubs this summer.




The History Book
Can we draw upon the experiences of previous seasons to help us predict what will happen in the future? Nobes suggests we can.




Pre-season friendlies
The teams are back for pre-season training, so Turls and Nobes discuss the pros and cons of pre-season friendlies.



Bouncing Back
What chance have the three sides relegated from the Premier League last season got of returning at the first time of asking? Nobes considers their chances.




Conference Premier 2010/11: Preview
Nobes looks ahead to the forthcoming campaign.



In Fashion
Nobes with a humorous look at the different attire managers sport on the touchline. Can we read anything into their choice of clothing?




Conference North/South 2010/11: Preview
Ahead of the new season, Nobes takes a, slightly biased, look at both the regional divisions of the Conference, .