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Feb 29, 2024 18:18:34 GMT
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Post by madgas on Feb 29, 2024 18:18:34 GMT
6 years on... 1000s of suggestions. Sure there are some names that faded into obscurity but...
It would be intriguing to me if anyone wanted to make a "wishlist all-star XI"
Please include: player, position, year of submission.
I remember Pirate being keen on Shankland- that's gotta be near the best suggestion. That most have been feasible at the time and i suggest would've been great.
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Post by madgas on Feb 28, 2024 17:09:27 GMT
Brilliant news- I said in another thread that this was the news Gasheads most needed ton hear.
Kudos is due. Here's hoping for a fruitful relationship.
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Post by madgas on Feb 25, 2024 10:27:01 GMT
Happy to have George involved. Hope this becomes bigger than a 1 man operation.
I think an advantage of it being someone fresh out of football they should be relatively wired to present motivations of footballers.
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Post by madgas on Feb 21, 2024 22:23:12 GMT
One player I’d like us to sign is the Wycombe goalkeeper for next season. No. That time wasting is horrific. I wanna like us
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Post by madgas on Feb 19, 2024 13:31:00 GMT
Its not impossible that you'll see limbs in the away end if it means DC staying up.
Could be a hilarious day.
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Post by madgas on Feb 18, 2024 10:09:49 GMT
Chiming in on the above...
100% Matt Taylor deserves a proper chance to recruit his own players. Tbh- I'd likely be saying this whoever the manager was. All managers need 3-4 permanents before conclusions can be made.
The issue is that fans bought into the dream this August. We really thought- this might be our year... when Barton was sacked- it wasn't a unaminous feeling from the supporters. There were views both sides. It might have been the first sacking (in my lifetime- 35 years) that came about without really feeling the sniff of relegation. It felt different.
Personally- I wasn't sure whether it was the right call but was also reasonably happy to lose the association. I was further convinced when Al Saeed spoke. We were effectively told mediocrity was no longer good enough. This, combined with the ambitious attempt to sign JCH- made me think we had become something more. For a brief moment we didn't feel like ragarse rovers.
However, it wasn't long before the alarm bells started to ring.
- manager search lasting 6 weeks. (Remember- things weren't so bad that sacking Barton was obvious... so that really didn't have to be long)
- failure to give MT a full backroom from the off. - conteh deal - Martin deal - belshaw interference - January window
All of a sudden the early "ambition" that had been signposted to us gasheads- hadn't been matched up. To give some credit- I'm happy with the mem plans but until I'm sat in it- its not cynical to be doubtful.
I think this flip-flop generated by the previous manager and the board has really soured the fanbase. I think they should've backed the manager harder in the January and we should be seeing something closer to MT side. However- they did not.
If the first team squad budget is being trimmed we must step up our recruitment network. Whilst Emmis would've been a coup it was an obvious deal another club might have gazumped. My genuine fear is that we're not learning. We need to be putting in backroom team to go after this rebuild in a sustainable manner.
At the same time the players and management have worked hard- been professional and diligent with their efforts. I actually applaud the team and manager for how they've worked with energy around the club. A reset is needed but we still have some very good people in the club- at various levels. Just need to be putting the building blocks in place for next summer. The board could turn this energy around in an instance by appointing a head scout.
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Post by madgas on Feb 17, 2024 16:06:06 GMT
Was always going to be sloppy in midfield but wish Wilson was at the races. Needed to be strong at the back
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Post by madgas on Feb 13, 2024 22:35:58 GMT
I've been impressed with Matt Taylor since he came in. This is a well timed rally.
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Post by madgas on Feb 13, 2024 12:23:05 GMT
I think if you're getting annoyed at the content of letter you're being a bit unreasonable. There was nothing particularly bad in there.
However- I think it's fair to be annoyed at what was missing and there was a fair bit omitted.
My hope is that this is the start of a more transparent board- with fuller details to follow. Details on the specific roles of executive level staff would be welcomed.
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Post by madgas on Feb 13, 2024 7:57:26 GMT
Things to remember guys, it’s competitive and really hard. Even if you do everything right; you can still lose. As an example, injuries. It is not as simple as you think. All the other teams are trying as hard as we are. Being honest, mid table L1 is about our level. Of course I want more but for goodness sake, City have spent over 100M for about 20 league places above us. You can hope to do a Luton and get lucky, and we may one day. Go easy on the board and manager. As far as I can see they are putting their money and their time where their mouth is. We are batting at our level and that’s better than we had for years. Our time will come I am sure. All we can do is be the best fans we can be and make the Mem a place opposition teams fear. Are we doing that? No. We can be a weak home crowd and we need the team to act first. How about instead of barraging the board, we grab our testicles and resolve to make the mem like ninnian park in the 90s. An inferno. That’s all we can do. Sing your heart out instead of finding other fans to shop to the stasi for singing about the IRA. Give your head a wobble, get some pints down you and let’s ave it. Or words to this effect. I remember in the Holloway days going 3-0 down at home and the blackthorn giving a massive, loud rendition of Irene. Pretty sure we rescued that game. That wouldn’t happen now, we’ve become like t the old city fans we hated. Culture change needed. Once we’ve proven ourselves as fans again then maybe we can criticise. Yes I am on holiday and yes I’ve had a few rice wines but I mean every word. Get on board or get out. UTFG. We can do this! Not spot on. I like alot of the energy but- get on board or get out. Alot of money men have come into football and tanked clubs with respected histories. Fans are right to review the credentials of owners actions. This was some improved communication and I think it's fair to give them the benefit of the doubt but I'll be paying attention to see if these words are backed up.
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Post by madgas on Feb 12, 2024 20:13:04 GMT
Fair letter.
No criticism from me.
No huge excitement either.
Just hope to see actions and talk joined up.
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Post by madgas on Feb 12, 2024 12:02:19 GMT
I hope Taylor talks and tells the truth to shut up some of our fans. Wayne Carlisle deal agreed to work full time for us, club pulled it……..the reason is, Barton and all his team are still being paid and for many more months. I mentioned we are speaking to players now, it’s not a shock, we have people like Sinclair coming off the wage bill in June on £5k a week. Next season will see a reduced playing budget because of the Barton hangover, they are all paid for a minimum a year unless they get new jobs. People having a pop at MT are stupid, he’s inherited a terrible situation, I don’t know why he took the job. But maybe that’s why we could only attract Monk and Robinson. So... at what point is it fair to judge Taylor? I'm constantly wanting the club to move on from JB and get resources are what they are... but he was introduced as the man to get more from this bunch on players because the previous manager did not achieve the points necessary from their investment. Personally, I think it's fair that some fans are questioning this. He was their man with experience of this level... (limited). Who could get us promoted from league one (not yet achieved). Who had managed at the level above (questionable success). I'm playing a little devil's advocate here because he's won me over. But you do sense he's not had the backing that the decision to sack Barton should've come with and just blaming Barton or Wael for backing him is childish. These consequences aren't surprising... The board should've said- were sacking Barton because he doesn't reflect the values we want Bristol Rovers built on. It wouldn't have put this silly expectation on the new manager. The debacle that was searching for a replacement has really disrupted the fan base.
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Post by madgas on Feb 11, 2024 19:32:59 GMT
For me Matt Taylor has won me over. But the messaging since September has been confusing.
We sacked Barton because of league return. Regardless of your view on that things haven't picked up. So perhaps as owners you begin to doubt the squad and the investment to date. But during January we sent 4 perms out and got 1 in. Furthermore the positions indicated by the manager as needed were missed.
The window we had felt like one that belonged to Mangan side, not Taylors. So why hire him? I think most fans don't usually expect a promotion to follow in a season where you change your manager... but they do expect change. We're too many months down the line and fans haven't been given enough to believe in.
As I've previously said I don't think that's necessarily Taylors fault.
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Post by madgas on Feb 11, 2024 19:18:43 GMT
Hello all. My first post so go easy on me. I think that sometimes things have to be given a bit of perspective. In the times we live in, there is a tendency to be a bit too extreme and serious in our reactions. We are all guilty of it at times and the media coverage has an influence on us all if we are not careful. First and foremost they didn’t play well yesterday and from the sounds of Tuesday it was equally poor, BUT, there is no harm in walking out and thinking they didn’t play well TODAY rather than seeing each defeat as the sign of a crisis. Secondly, there’s no harm in being flexible with our opinions. We don’t need to be in a Barton or Taylor camp and then search for reasons to continuously back up that position. We are all Gas heads and there is no pleasure in reaching an “I told you so” position, better to just keep hoping things improve regardless of the manager. Lastly, it’s obvious they are transitioning to a new period for the team and some players are struggling to accept it and grow in confidence. I don’t think Marquis is a bad player, just not a target man. If he received more balls into feet and been given some actual chances it may have been a different game for him. In addition the continuing injuries is really hampering us, we don’t know how many were playing at 50% fitness yesterday which is obviously going to put us at a disadvantage. I personally prefer a passing game and I think we get more out of Thomas and Evans that way but if we are going more direct, we will have to wait and see what players we get in the summer to support that kind of game. All is not lost and I’m sure we will stay up. Give it time, every manager deserves that. I think in the thirty years I have watched Rovers, we have probably averaged half way up the third division so we are not in a disgraceful position by any means. The win at Exeter was only a week ago so I’m sure they can produce a few more like that to steady the nerves. UTG! I enjoyed this post again.
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Post by madgas on Feb 10, 2024 23:01:16 GMT
Times have been worse at rovers.
We've got an inconsistent group. We've got some talent and we've got some wriggle room in the summer. There isn't need to panic- the team will stay up. But I really think the hierarchy need to learn lessons quick.
It took too long to get taylor in The conteh signing was a messy And we failed to back the gaffer insufficient way during Jan.
If they learn from the above- I have no problems but supporters need to stop pretending we've been well governed...
Totally respect the value of errors but we need to stop giving free passes.
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Post by madgas on Feb 10, 2024 18:37:07 GMT
Manager bemoaning options. And I agree with his assessment but why did we sign more ball playing techy kids. He was clearly not backed. Forced to go begging with an hour left for more loans. If you listen to taylor he said that those two players were identified to us, not peopel we picked out. We were sat around behind f reactive on deadline day. Where’s the celino thread again? I hear that. But 15 more performances like that and he won't have much credit in the bank. If he gets the reset. Then he'll need a fast start with a new squad... that's far from guaranteed with so much change. So there's an unfortunate chance we repeat this cycle. Thoughts on the previous manager aside. You have to back the new one at the earliest opportunity. Give their vision a chance at the start. We've put so much pressure on the first 10 games of next season with players that haven't signed for us yet. I really fear we set to repeat this pattern. The planning for the future brigade irratate me greatly. Smell the coffee.
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Post by madgas on Feb 10, 2024 18:26:42 GMT
Manager bemoaning options. And I agree with his assessment but why did we sign more ball playing techy kids.
He was clearly not backed. Forced to go begging with an hour left for more loans.
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Post by madgas on Feb 10, 2024 17:22:47 GMT
Me too. Thought it was telling that the recent coaching appointments were only til the end of the season, smacks of the owners not having too much confidence in him. I’ve got more confidence in MT than the owners! They didn’t have a clue what was going on after they sacked JB No plan No plan for January window If they’ve got any sense they will realise the club needs a scouting infrastructure and some bloody stability! People forgetting he has only signed ONE of his permanent players. The rest are a bunch of crocks signed by the previous manager There are some good players here but too many stealing a living. MT will work that out and it’s up to us to support him whilst he puts together HIS team UTG Whilst I've been pretty negative since the Conteh drawn out signing... I actually feel Matt Taylor is a decent manager and I wasn't particularly enthused when we appointed him. The two points taylor has made every news conference: - lack of experience out on the pitch - lack of striking options working (collins and brown criticism) So in Jan we sign very green midfielders on loan. I don't think that's necessarily on Taylor. I sense he's been let down.
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Post by madgas on Feb 10, 2024 17:14:38 GMT
What was the plan in January? I was repeatedly told by some that we were planning for the future...
Is our future being a feeder club for championship sides? I'm not seeing a plan for next season.
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Post by madgas on Feb 10, 2024 16:58:59 GMT
Manager incredibly let down in January. Clearly needed a striker. Yet- some on here think we had a fantastic January. Got our rovers back and all that.
We've been a striker light all season.
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