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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 30, 2023 17:06:25 GMT
There's only one Matty Taylor!
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 30, 2023 17:07:06 GMT
Bristol Post reporting taylor- I hope I'm wrong but... 5 weeks to appoint a manager less qualified than the chap we sacked- crazy. The bloke wasn't avaliable until a fortnight before. Screams no plan. Fortunately I didn't want Barton either so the omens are good. Still doubt this appointment massively. Obvious we didn't have a plan regardless of who we now appointed. Good appointment IMO.
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Post by phillistine on Nov 30, 2023 17:07:30 GMT
I read the Rotherham forum after he was sacked and they were all saying what a great manager he was despite the fact that his points reward was terrible.
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Post by madgas on Nov 30, 2023 17:09:07 GMT
I'd argue we were playing good football... style wasn't the issue. Winning league one matches was. 5 weeks for similar CV in that regard. Is that a myth?? When you ask people what games we played good football in, they can't think of many. It was like Garner. Pass, pass, pass at the back going no where and then kick it long! Because Barton said it was good, fans believed him. Possibly but if we're being like for like we played great football in league 2 and that hasn't transcribed into winning football at league one. We're also taking "taylor plays great football" as fact and putting myth on something we previously witnessed... The point is more about CVs. Taylors is not better than Bartons. Styles? I'd generously let you have, albeit not think alot of assumption is being had on Taylor.
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Post by lastminutewinner on Nov 30, 2023 17:10:39 GMT
Bristol Post reporting taylor- I hope I'm wrong but... 5 weeks to appoint a manager less qualified than the chap we sacked- crazy. The bloke wasn't avaliable until a fortnight before. Screams no plan. Fortunately I didn't want Barton either so the omens are good. Still doubt this appointment massively. I'm still convinced they just didn't like Barton and his comments about Fatboy Evans was the final straw, so was an opportunity to get rid before a run of easier (on paper) games.
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Post by stuartcampbell on Nov 30, 2023 17:11:06 GMT
Bristol Post reporting taylor- I hope I'm wrong but... 5 weeks to appoint a manager less qualified than the chap we sacked- crazy. The bloke wasn't avaliable until a fortnight before. Screams no plan. Fortunately I didn't want Barton either so the omens are good. Still doubt this appointment massively. 5 weeks is crazy for sure but in what way is he less qualified than Barton? Taylor performed better in his promotion season than Barton, and he has experience in the Championship, being the first manager to keep Rotherham there since 2016 and the best performance for them since 2004. He has experience too of building a team and gaining promotion with it. Joey got promoted yes but it was absolutely hectic and was on the verge of getting sacked before going on an unbelievable run.
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Post by phillistine on Nov 30, 2023 17:11:53 GMT
"Taylor would do well there. Despite the roasting he's got on here from some he's an intelligent bloke and has the makings of a good manager. He'll have learnt a hell of a lot from his short time with us. Good luck to him." "Yes our loss is their gain It’s a real shame and wherever he goes I hope he does really well He’s been dealt a bad hand in more ways than one" "He's gone, we all wish him well and I agree he's got the good makings of a manager."
from the Rotherham Forum
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Post by pirate on Nov 30, 2023 17:12:17 GMT
I read the Rotherham forum after he was sacked and they were all saying what a great manager he was despite the fact that his points reward was terrible. Did they mention reasons for not winning away in a year and conceding 2 goals a game this season?
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Post by yattongas on Nov 30, 2023 17:12:57 GMT
No skeletons in his closet as far as we know , so no need for anyone to take an instant dislike to him. Previous experience, some good some not so good…… like most managers. Let’s all give him a fair crack of the whip and save the whines for if and when we start losing too many games. Welcome to the gas Matt 👍
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2023 17:13:17 GMT
Why would I tell you who told me this and why does Faustus like your post? I mean would I really tell you my source?! Because a lot of us might think you're just making stuff up. As for Dr Faustus, he makes his own mind up as to what he likes. Ah ok, well a lot or you can think that 👍 The club have been told today as well the Crewe pitch is struggling with frost, a good chance it could be called off. And for the record, it’s 💯 Taylor.
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Post by Claremont Gas on Nov 30, 2023 17:14:08 GMT
I was told that Robinson was about to be appointed then Taylor became available and everything changed .... Very decent source who also said that we had approached Monk who was mulling things over whilst out of the country.
Adds a little credibility to the amount of time it has taken....
If Taylor is confirmed - Personally I think that could be a very decent appointment for us.... Will get the best out of Brown and any money we sign Nombe in January. No nonsense Manager as well.
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Post by madgas on Nov 30, 2023 17:15:26 GMT
Bristol Post reporting taylor- I hope I'm wrong but... 5 weeks to appoint a manager less qualified than the chap we sacked- crazy. The bloke wasn't avaliable until a fortnight before. Screams no plan. Fortunately I didn't want Barton either so the omens are good. Still doubt this appointment massively. 5 weeks is crazy for sure but in what way is he less qualified than Barton? Taylor performed better in his promotion season than Barton, and he has experience in the Championship, being the first manager to keep Rotherham there since 2016 and the best performance for them since 2004. He has experience too of building a team and gaining promotion with it. Joey got promoted yes but it was absolutely hectic and was on the verge of getting sacked before going on an unbelievable run. He did it in one season instead 4... he's got experience at playing at prem level and more wins as a manager in the division we play. Seems crazy to believe this is a huge upgrade. Happy it's over. And good luck.
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Post by gasify on Nov 30, 2023 17:17:32 GMT
I read the Rotherham forum after he was sacked and they were all saying what a great manager he was despite the fact that his points reward was terrible. Did they mention reasons for not winning away in a year and conceding 2 goals a game this season? To be fair, I'll take winning at home over winning away. We are due a run of leaving the Mem with a smile on our faces. (No sniggering at the back)
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Post by justin blue on Nov 30, 2023 17:18:48 GMT
I'd argue we were playing good football... style wasn't the issue. Winning league one matches was. 5 weeks for similar CV in that regard. Is that a myth?? When you ask people what games we played good football in, they can't think of many. It was like Garner. Pass, pass, pass at the back going no where and then kick it long! Because Barton said it was good, fans believed him. I don’t know who you asked. I can think of lots of games where we played great football and I think we still do unfortunately it counts for nothing if you can’t score or defend.
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Post by gasify on Nov 30, 2023 17:19:29 GMT
5 weeks is crazy for sure but in what way is he less qualified than Barton? Taylor performed better in his promotion season than Barton, and he has experience in the Championship, being the first manager to keep Rotherham there since 2016 and the best performance for them since 2004. He has experience too of building a team and gaining promotion with it. Joey got promoted yes but it was absolutely hectic and was on the verge of getting sacked before going on an unbelievable run. He did it in one season instead 4... he's got experience at playing at prem level and more wins as a manager in the division we play. Seems crazy to believe this is a huge upgrade. Happy it's over. And good luck. denial anger bargaining depression acceptance Come on, you've done so well over the last 5 weeks, just need acceptance and we can all move on.
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Post by legas on Nov 30, 2023 17:19:51 GMT
There's only one Matty Taylor! Do you think if we asked nicely he’d change his name? Can we really sing ‘we’ve got super Matty Taylor …’?! 😬
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2023 17:20:18 GMT
5 weeks is crazy for sure but in what way is he less qualified than Barton? Taylor performed better in his promotion season than Barton, and he has experience in the Championship, being the first manager to keep Rotherham there since 2016 and the best performance for them since 2004. He has experience too of building a team and gaining promotion with it. Joey got promoted yes but it was absolutely hectic and was on the verge of getting sacked before going on an unbelievable run. He did it in one season instead 4... he's got experience at playing at prem level and more wins as a manager in the division we play. Seems crazy to believe this is a huge upgrade. Happy it's over. And good luck. He was crap for us at this level. He’s gone and it’s a good job he is
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Post by BuckNaked on Nov 30, 2023 17:21:29 GMT
Give him our full support and see what happens with our beloved Gas, that is all we can do.
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Post by dudelebowski on Nov 30, 2023 17:22:16 GMT
As if the eventual ‘welcome to rovers’ thread has once again turned into a Bartonfest.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2023 17:23:20 GMT
There's only one Matty Taylor! Do you think if we asked nicely he’d change his name? Can we really sing ‘we’ve got super Matty Taylor …’?! 😬 His name isn’t Matty though. It’s Matt. It’s just people on here who’ve started calling him matty.
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