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Post by gashead1981 on Oct 7, 2018 5:50:50 GMT
I’m firmly in the DC in camp still. I think he deserves the time to turn it around and I also think that the problems run deeper than just him.
I also wouldnt trust the board to make a decent appointment to replace him either given the fact that they can’t even mow a lawn at the colony.
So for all the DC “outers”, who would you replace him with, that a) we can afford b) is realistically available and c) why he would be better than what we have?
No debate, just names and reasons.
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Post by Jomo on Oct 7, 2018 6:37:35 GMT
INB4 midland with Pardew or Ollie.
Only joking of course. In my opinion if we get rid of DC then we may as well consider ourselves relegated already. He's not perfect but he's still our best chance to stay up and rebuild.
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Post by Congas on Oct 7, 2018 6:39:59 GMT
Needs to be from within because our record with journeyman managers is not good. How's Lee Mansell doing, is he manager material? If he's ready to step up he could be the natural choice if or when Clarke goes. From my vantage point on the sofa, the final third is a huge problem. But also, the players don't appear to have bonded well. The old guard and new players seem a bit standoffish towards each other, which isn't unusual when a successful squad gets disbanded. Jack Bonham is the best goalie we've had for ages yet I've yet to see him be acknowledged for making a great save. They all just walk away! If it is a bonding issue and there are camps within the squad (note, I'm speculating here!), then it needs to be sorted before the end of the month to avoid getting into a relegation dogfight. That squad is more than capable of holding its own in the top half of the division. Clarke needs to choose a side and go with it. If he carries on tinkering in the name of 'rotation' then he'll soon be at the stage where he definitely won't know what he's doing and the old guard will turn against him too.
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Post by cookinongas on Oct 7, 2018 7:30:42 GMT
I think DC is the best man for the job but his recruitment has been abysmal. If he had a decent squad of players he would get them playing well but we have some sh** in the squad right now. For gods sake don't let him go shopping again
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Post by dinsdale on Oct 7, 2018 7:41:30 GMT
If he goes and i hope he doesnt we should search far and wide for the best candidate and not appoint based on romance.
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Post by midlandgas213 on Oct 7, 2018 8:41:54 GMT
Donald Duck and Micky mouse could do a better job at the moment
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Post by midlandgas213 on Oct 7, 2018 8:43:36 GMT
Needs to be from within because our record with journeyman managers is not good. How's Lee Mansell doing, is he manager material? If he's ready to step up he could be the natural choice if or when Clarke goes. From my vantage point on the sofa, the final third is a huge problem. But also, the players don't appear to have bonded well. The old guard and new players seem a bit standoffish towards each other, which isn't unusual when a successful squad gets disbanded. Jack Bonham is the best goalie we've had for ages yet I've yet to see him be acknowledged for making a great save. They all just walk away! If it is a bonding issue and there are camps within the squad (note, I'm speculating here!), then it needs to be sorted before the end of the month to avoid getting into a relegation dogfight. That squad is more than capable of holding its own in the top half of the division. Clarke needs to choose a side and go with it. If he carries on tinkering in the name of 'rotation' then he'll soon be at the stage where he definitely won't know what he's doing and the old guard will turn against him too. No no no , we don't want an insider with the same traits we need someone from outside with new ideas and with experience of the championship and league one and also knows how to buy and sell in the transfer market
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Post by pirate on Oct 7, 2018 8:48:12 GMT
I think DC is the best man for the job but his recruitment has been abysmal. If he had a decent squad of players he would get them playing well but we have some sh** in the squad right now. For gods sake don't let him go shopping again How can you say "I think DC is the best man for the job" and in the same post "for gods sake don't let him go shopping again"? The directors have to back him in the transfer market or let him go, simple as that.
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Post by oviedista on Oct 7, 2018 8:52:33 GMT
Donald Duck and Micky mouse could do a better job at the moment From the OP - "No debate just names and reasons".....
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Post by gas2 on Oct 7, 2018 9:02:13 GMT
Big decisions needed by the owners on and off the pitch I would not hold my breath tho as nobody seems to be in control of the club at the moment statements need to be heard from the top
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Post by blueridge on Oct 7, 2018 9:07:34 GMT
IF the club is being taken why would the ALQ's pay off DC's contract and incur more debt. IF they sell, DC becomes the new owner(s) issue. I will be very surprised if DC is fired any time soon.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2018 9:11:41 GMT
Donald Duck and Micky mouse could do a better job at the moment Put your money where your mouth is Midland and give us a name or you too worried someone will become a troll on you???!!!
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Post by tylerdunnell03 on Oct 7, 2018 9:44:41 GMT
I think DC is the best man for the job but his recruitment has been abysmal. If he had a decent squad of players he would get them playing well but we have some sh** in the squad right now. For gods sake don't let him go shopping again Agree with this and I don’t understand where tommy widdrington is head of recruitment
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Post by peterhooper57 on Oct 7, 2018 9:51:43 GMT
I’m firmly in the DC in camp still. I think he deserves the time to turn it around and I also think that the problems run deeper than just him. I also wouldnt trust the board to make a decent appointment to replace him either given the fact that they can’t even mow a lawn at the colony. So for all the DC “outers”, who would you replace him with, that a) we can afford b) is realistically available and c) why he would be better than what we have? No debate, just names and reasons. No need to debate DC stays. The fella is hurting and the players are letting him down. He definitely needs time; unfortunately, if things do not change by say Christmas, who ever is in charge, will probably make a decision which all under pressure boards do. Personally for me he stays, the board need to give him some serious money during the window.
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Post by Wimborne Gas on Oct 7, 2018 10:06:00 GMT
Needs to be from within because our record with journeyman managers is not good. How's Lee Mansell doing, is he manager material? If he's ready to step up he could be the natural choice if or when Clarke goes. From my vantage point on the sofa, the final third is a huge problem. But also, the players don't appear to have bonded well. The old guard and new players seem a bit standoffish towards each other, which isn't unusual when a successful squad gets disbanded. Jack Bonham is the best goalie we've had for ages yet I've yet to see him be acknowledged for making a great save. They all just walk away! If it is a bonding issue and there are camps within the squad (note, I'm speculating here!), then it needs to be sorted before the end of the month to avoid getting into a relegation dogfight. That squad is more than capable of holding its own in the top half of the division. Clarke needs to choose a side and go with it. If he carries on tinkering in the name of 'rotation' then he'll soon be at the stage where he definitely won't know what he's doing and the old guard will turn against him too. No no no , we don't want an insider with the same traits we need someone from outside with new ideas and with experience of the championship and league one and also knows how to buy and sell in the transfer market Come on then, answer the question. Who would you have instead that... a) we can afford b) is realistically available and c) why he would be better than what we have?
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Oct 7, 2018 10:07:51 GMT
No no no , we don't want an insider with the same traits we need someone from outside with new ideas and with experience of the championship and league one and also knows how to buy and sell in the transfer market Come on then, answer the question. Who would you have instead that... a) we can afford b) is realistically available and c) why he would be better than what we have? So far he's suggested Johnson, Pardew and Holloway. And he calls DC clueless!!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2018 10:13:15 GMT
I would take Gary Johnson all day long....
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2018 10:15:27 GMT
I would take Gary Johnson all day long.... I’d rather have Boris,at least he’s good at playing away
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Post by Qatar Gas on Oct 7, 2018 10:25:46 GMT
I've asked this question many times and not one of the DC out brigade has given a sensible answer (or even a name in many cases).
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Post by Gas-Ed on Oct 7, 2018 10:29:26 GMT
Sacking DC would be scandalous in my opinion. The bloke has worked miracles on a club that was rotten to the core. Two promotions, while those above him sell off our best players for peanuts. We are lucky to have DC. At this moment in time, his potential in football is far greater to that of the club he manages.
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