Bully reads riot act ahead of game
Stafford manager Steve Bull has warned his side they are playing for their futures at Marston Road as they host Kings Lynn tonight (7:45pm).
Stafford manager Steve Bull has warned his side they are playing for their futures at Marston Road as they host Kings Lynn tonight (7:45pm).
Bully is still seething from Saturday's horror show against Southport, where his side conceded three goals in the first 15 minutes, although that was as far as the scoring went in a 3-0 defeat.
The second poor show in front of their own fans in quick succession, the Rangers boss tore into his players after the game and his mood was no better some three days after.
He said: "I told the players after Saturday that we can't keep turning up at away games and not at home. They way we performed has made me look at the players and think some of them are not good enough to play in the Blue Square North.
"Me and the coaching staff now need to put our heads together and see who we can bring in. If I have to clear the decks to do that I will. Even letting some of the players that came in the summer go is possible."
Bully refused to rule out a complete revamp of the side but, with funds limited, he will have to let players go to be able to bring significant numbers in.
The message from the boss is clear - No one is safe.
He said: "Quite a few of them have got to go out there and show me that they want to play for Stafford Rangers. No one is safe if they enter another performance like Southport.
"That means everyone. If they don't perform like they can do, then as far as I am concerned they are not good enough."
The manager's threat makes the Blue Square North home match even more pivotal. Lynn will be tough to handle, despite just a six-point return for their troubles so far.
They have certainly proved to be tough to beat, as they have drawn all six games. The Linnets also boast Julian Joachim in attack, a former pro of some pedigree.
He has scored over 100 league goals and accumulated over 450 league appearance, in everywhere from the Premier League to League Two.
The 33-year-old had never played in non-league before the start of this season and Rangers will have to watch him closely.
Bully has bigger problems to deal with.
He said: "I am not worried about Julian Joachim. I don't care if there are 11 Julian Joachim's on their side. We have got to get our own game right.
"We must win. I cannot stress how important that is. We cannot keep letting our home fans down like we have been doing."
Stafford striker Nick Wellecomme should be fit to play after shrugging off the effects of a suspected concussion.
