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Post by aghast on Feb 17, 2022 23:19:08 GMT
Bad as he was, that was a long time ago when we we still had expectations above L2. A mid table finish in the basement division was unacceptable so he had to go.
Nowadays we seem to get very excited at the prospect of not returning to the Conference and a possible playoff slot. Our ambitions have been adjusted rather a lot.
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Post by gashead1981 on Feb 17, 2022 23:53:10 GMT
I was playing myself during Graydoom and Atkins era so thankfully missed all bar a few games here and there.
Blessings
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Feb 17, 2022 23:59:02 GMT
Bad as he was, that was a long time ago when we we still had expectations above L2. A mid table finish in the basement division was unacceptable so he had to go. Nowadays we seem to get very excited at the prospect of not returning to the Conference and a possible playoff slot. Our ambitions have been adjusted rather a lot. Buckle did lower our expectations after all then. 😉
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Post by putterbishopston on Feb 18, 2022 4:53:11 GMT
I still chortle at the photo of McGee holding aloft a Rovers striped scarf with the words ‘clueless’ added ha ha, it’s right up there with the Grotto.
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Post by gulfofaden on Feb 18, 2022 6:35:38 GMT
Bad as he was, that was a long time ago when we we still had expectations above L2. A mid table finish in the basement division was unacceptable so he had to go. Nowadays we seem to get very excited at the prospect of not returning to the Conference and a possible playoff slot. Our ambitions have been adjusted rather a lot. I think it’s more to the fact McGhee signs a load of no hoping crocked players. Gary Kenneth, Riordon and that Paterson guy. There was nothing to be excited about. The current squad has players like Finlay, Evans, Elliot Anderson, Leon Clarke, Aaron Collins and based on recent form, we would be pushing for automatic slots had we not had a terrible start which was due, in part, to having the worst squad ever assembled last year.
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 18, 2022 7:56:38 GMT
Weren't we heading for a relegation fight when we lost 4-1(?) at York, which was the reason why he had to go?
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Post by wsmjohn on Feb 18, 2022 9:21:08 GMT
Played players out of position, no idea about tactics, could not have different game plan. Unprofessional with build ups to games, made us look amateurish and that was saying something. We played a preseason friendly with no goalie, we were terrible and he did not look interested. Signed a lot of very poor journey men and old mates. I think him coming back into management again is something of an old boys network in Scotland.
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Post by badengas on Feb 18, 2022 9:23:13 GMT
He could be sacked before actually attending a match.
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Post by gasify on Feb 18, 2022 9:31:20 GMT
I’ve been a Gashead since 1988 and mark McGhee is by far any away the worst manager I’ve seen us play under and that includes buckle and atkins. Buckle for me.
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Post by gasify on Feb 18, 2022 9:34:21 GMT
Bad as he was, that was a long time ago when we we still had expectations above L2. A mid table finish in the basement division was unacceptable so he had to go. Nowadays we seem to get very excited at the prospect of not returning to the Conference and a possible playoff slot. Our ambitions have been adjusted rather a lot. I think it’s more to the fact McGhee signs a load of no hoping crocked players. Gary Kenneth, Riordon and that Paterson guy. There was nothing to be excited about. The current squad has players like Finlay, Evans, Elliot Anderson, Leon Clarke, Aaron Collins and based on recent form, we would be pushing for automatic slots had we not had a terrible start which was due, in part, to having the worst squad ever assembled last year. Problem is if we don't go up, how many of those will still be with us next season?
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Post by warehamgas on Feb 18, 2022 9:54:43 GMT
I think it’s more to the fact McGhee signs a load of no hoping crocked players. Gary Kenneth, Riordon and that Paterson guy. There was nothing to be excited about. The current squad has players like Finlay, Evans, Elliot Anderson, Leon Clarke, Aaron Collins and based on recent form, we would be pushing for automatic slots had we not had a terrible start which was due, in part, to having the worst squad ever assembled last year. Problem is if we don't go up, how many of those will still be with us next season? In his pre- match interview it sounded as if JB is aware of that and said something on the lines of if they’re not here we’ll sign others who do want to play for us. He didn’t sound too worried but whether he is may be a different matter. I’d like to sign Nicholson and Evans up but Taylor being another clubs player is a different matter. But he’s only 19/20 so I’d imagine Stoke would want him playing in League 1 but we could be in with a shout as he’s done so well. Time will tell I guess. UTG!
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Post by gulfofaden on Feb 18, 2022 10:34:23 GMT
I think it’s more to the fact McGhee signs a load of no hoping crocked players. Gary Kenneth, Riordon and that Paterson guy. There was nothing to be excited about. The current squad has players like Finlay, Evans, Elliot Anderson, Leon Clarke, Aaron Collins and based on recent form, we would be pushing for automatic slots had we not had a terrible start which was due, in part, to having the worst squad ever assembled last year. Problem is if we don't go up, how many of those will still be with us next season? I’m not sure the point you’re making.
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Post by alanrg on Feb 18, 2022 10:42:27 GMT
God Dundee must be desperate to have McGhee as manager
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Post by hollyhillgas on Feb 18, 2022 11:31:02 GMT
Dundee announce relegation. Lovely stuff I missed some of the Graydon and Atkins era, but McGhee is amongst the worst eras I remember Martin Dobson, Dave Penney.
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Post by hardingegas on Feb 18, 2022 12:25:08 GMT
Dobson and Penney both suffered from player power - basically the players didn't want to play under they're management style.
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Post by Marshy on Feb 18, 2022 12:44:40 GMT
I’ve been a Gashead since 1988 and mark McGhee is by far any away the worst manager I’ve seen us play under and that includes buckle and atkins. Buckle for me. Where is that tango’ed twat now, is he still doing bargain hunt? :cheap as chips:
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Post by bluebiro on Feb 18, 2022 13:06:29 GMT
Do remember when he came in mid season he did turn the season around.had some great results and did play some nice football. For some strange reason the preseason where he signed new players was where it went wrong. The football was shocking with very odd formations as his coaching went downhill.
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Post by Marshy on Feb 18, 2022 13:15:05 GMT
Do remember when he came in mid season he did turn the season around.had some great results and did play some nice football. For some strange reason the preseason where he signed new players was where it went wrong. The football was shocking with very odd formations as his coaching went downhill. Yeah I’m pretty sure that was the 7 - 1 Burton & the 5 - 1 Accrington, then completely tits up from there!
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Post by Topper Gas on Feb 18, 2022 13:22:04 GMT
Probably just new manager bounce in his first season then the players realised he didn't have a clue/wasn't that interested, wasn't there a suggestion he was more interested in running his restaurant in Brighton than attending training sessions?
We made some shocking appointments around that time, Penney/Campbell, Buckle, McGhee before Ward Mk2 managed to get us relegated.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Feb 18, 2022 14:19:49 GMT
Do remember when he came in mid season he did turn the season around.had some great results and did play some nice football. For some strange reason the preseason where he signed new players was where it went wrong. The football was shocking with very odd formations as his coaching went downhill. Yeah I’m pretty sure that was the 7 - 1 Burton & the 5 - 1 Accrington, then completely tits up from there! Carayal ran the show in those games, 3 assists in the Accy game. Not surprising we turned to sh** when he left as he papered over a lot of cracks
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