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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Nov 16, 2023 19:35:53 GMT
Nice to meet you John , I sniff glue. That’s not how you spell pants 🤔 Haha! Made I larf, that did! 😆
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2023 19:40:24 GMT
I’m wondering if we are waiting for him to return from the states now?! The market has started moving quite a bit recently after being fairly stagnant. Makes me think something is happening but nothing conclusive yet. If the bookies are right then it's between 3. I think I’ve lost my £20 on Mangs unless who we want blows us out. The bookies must love our board, the indecision has seen about 6 favourites now, it could be someone else by the weekend!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2023 19:43:45 GMT
Taylor all day long for me please .. Sam Nombe in January window. Betty said this and make it x 3, I agree as well. He knows the Exeter set up as well from bottom to top, we wouldn’t go far wrong mirroring their model.
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 16, 2023 19:48:27 GMT
Matt Taylor speaking at Rotherham seems encouraging as far as this gives an impression Speaks well and sounds down to earth . It’s a yes from me. I don't get the forum love in with Taylor, his L1 record isn't any better than JB's or DC's, and we really need a better manager if we're going to mount a serious promotion push, although you do have to wonder if we really are interviewing all the candidates Dan Hargreaves claims are being interviewed.
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Post by Claremont Gas on Nov 16, 2023 19:51:51 GMT
Speaks well and sounds down to earth . It’s a yes from me. I don't get the forum love in with Taylor, his L1 record isn't any better than JB's or DC's, and we really need a better manager if we're going to mount a serious promotion push, although you do have to wonder if we really are interviewing all the candidates Dan Hargreaves claims are being interviewed. Hargreaves has learnt quickly - gets most of his info from here I think.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2023 19:56:12 GMT
Topper, beggars can’t be chooses mate comes to mind!
City, Oxford, Lincoln, all had targets and went and paid for them as they were currently in employment.
Where as we are trawling around the job centre, if Paul Warne was sacked tomorrow he’d be interviewed if up for it as would Robins if he was as well.
We don’t have a plan, it’s over 3 weeks now, they could have done first, second, and third interviews in this time with Robinson, Monk, Mangs, whoever!
I think the board and players are split. We are told the players want Mangs, it’s clear the board are unsure as we are 3 weeks 1 day since Barton was sacked and he’s 5 unbeaten. I think Wael has a favourite and so does the Kuwaiti’s, I also think the players don’t like a favourite and have made it clear.
We had people on here saying let’s give the board credit because they have given Mangs time, but he’s still not got the job!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2023 19:56:22 GMT
Is Nombe available from Rotherham ?
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Post by blueridge on Nov 16, 2023 19:56:46 GMT
My names Ian, I hate football but am addicted to chat rooms! 😂 My name is Robin I don't know why i'm on the site I’m Basil and I live in Torquay - I love my visits to Bristol & Clifton.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Nov 16, 2023 20:02:33 GMT
Speaks well and sounds down to earth . It’s a yes from me. I don't get the forum love in with Taylor... Must be in the name, Topps...?
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Post by yattongas on Nov 16, 2023 20:02:50 GMT
Topper, beggars can’t be chooses mate comes to mind! City, Oxford, Lincoln, all had targets and went and paid for them as they were currently in employment. Where as we are trawling around the job centre, if Paul Warne was sacked tomorrow he’d be interviewed if up for it as would Robins if he was as well. We don’t have a plan, it’s over 3 weeks now, they could have done first, second, and third interviews in this time with Robinson, Monk, Mangs, whoever! I think the board and players are split. We are told the players want Mangs, it’s clear the board are unsure as we are 3 weeks 1 day since Barton was sacked and he’s 5 unbeaten. I think Wael has a favourite and so does the Kuwaiti’s, I also think the players don’t like a favourite and have made it clear. We had people on here saying let’s give the board credit because they have given Mangs time, but he’s still not got the job!! There’s a lot of assumptions there Roady ! 😂
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Post by Claremont Gas on Nov 16, 2023 20:09:47 GMT
Topper, beggars can’t be chooses mate comes to mind! City, Oxford, Lincoln, all had targets and went and paid for them as they were currently in employment. Where as we are trawling around the job centre, if Paul Warne was sacked tomorrow he’d be interviewed if up for it as would Robins if he was as well. We don’t have a plan, it’s over 3 weeks now, they could have done first, second, and third interviews in this time with Robinson, Monk, Mangs, whoever! I think the board and players are split. We are told the players want Mangs, it’s clear the board are unsure as we are 3 weeks 1 day since Barton was sacked and he’s 5 unbeaten. I think Wael has a favourite and so does the Kuwaiti’s, I also think the players don’t like a favourite and have made it clear. We had people on here saying let’s give the board credit because they have given Mangs time, but he’s still not got the job!! This is spot on … More and More I believe now Barton was sacked because of his mouth and not his football. We clearly had no idea who we wanted and as people become available we are rushing to them … I am worried that whoever we bring in will have to deal with a pro Mangan scouse fan club and shop steward Finley could be a real pain in the arse. The similarities to Trollope and Dave Penney season seem to be shaping a little more. Hopefully it gets sorted soon now … appointing Mangan who should share some responsibility for earlier performance alongside Barton would just confirm that Barton spoke out too much . As I said Taylor now he is available would be my choice… expect some serious player movement out in the summer if it is indeed MT .
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Nov 16, 2023 20:14:58 GMT
Topper, beggars can’t be chooses mate comes to mind! City, Oxford, Lincoln, all had targets and went and paid for them as they were currently in employment. Where as we are trawling around the job centre, if Paul Warne was sacked tomorrow he’d be interviewed if up for it as would Robins if he was as well. We don’t have a plan, it’s over 3 weeks now, they could have done first, second, and third interviews in this time with Robinson, Monk, Mangs, whoever! I think the board and players are split. We are told the players want Mangs, it’s clear the board are unsure as we are 3 weeks 1 day since Barton was sacked and he’s 5 unbeaten. I think Wael has a favourite and so does the Kuwaiti’s, I also think the players don’t like a favourite and have made it clear. We had people on here saying let’s give the board credit because they have given Mangs time, but he’s still not got the job!! It appears we're neither begging, or choosing.(?) It looks like we don't know whether to stick or twist..? It isn't just the players choice, but the case for Mangers stands up with his record of 5 wins and 1 draw, plus a decent return when he was " in charge" v Pompey and Charlton suggests he is somewhat competent as a coach. If it was me, I'd stick. If he wanted the job, that is. Rather that, where we can build on some good work and cut out the cr@p like playing out from the back all the time and appearing transfixed with pretty football when going direct sometimes reaps more rewards. We can offer a short term contract with breaks on either side and see where we are in the Spring. None of the other candidates inspire me if we can't get Wilder, Warnock or Rowett so those apart, why appoint another journeyman? Won't lose sleep if they find other employment. Mangers fits us. And dare I say it, we fit him? This could be another seminal GC moment where he becomes a lucky manager and things come back on track, and perhaps, just perhaps we regain belief. But, knowing our luck, we'll make a very underwhelming appointment and mid table obscurity beckons....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2023 20:15:17 GMT
Topper, beggars can’t be chooses mate comes to mind! City, Oxford, Lincoln, all had targets and went and paid for them as they were currently in employment. Where as we are trawling around the job centre, if Paul Warne was sacked tomorrow he’d be interviewed if up for it as would Robins if he was as well. We don’t have a plan, it’s over 3 weeks now, they could have done first, second, and third interviews in this time with Robinson, Monk, Mangs, whoever! I think the board and players are split. We are told the players want Mangs, it’s clear the board are unsure as we are 3 weeks 1 day since Barton was sacked and he’s 5 unbeaten. I think Wael has a favourite and so does the Kuwaiti’s, I also think the players don’t like a favourite and have made it clear. We had people on here saying let’s give the board credit because they have given Mangs time, but he’s still not got the job!! There’s a lot of assumptions there Roady ! 😂 Assuming makes an ass out of U and me!! Yatton, we’ve don’t 90 off pages of assuming 😂🙈 3 weeks and 1 day, the count goes on!
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Post by pucklegas on Nov 16, 2023 20:18:32 GMT
Topper, beggars can’t be chooses mate comes to mind! City, Oxford, Lincoln, all had targets and went and paid for them as they were currently in employment. Where as we are trawling around the job centre, if Paul Warne was sacked tomorrow he’d be interviewed if up for it as would Robins if he was as well. We don’t have a plan, it’s over 3 weeks now, they could have done first, second, and third interviews in this time with Robinson, Monk, Mangs, whoever! I think the board and players are split. We are told the players want Mangs, it’s clear the board are unsure as we are 3 weeks 1 day since Barton was sacked and he’s 5 unbeaten. I think Wael has a favourite and so does the Kuwaiti’s, I also think the players don’t like a favourite and have made it clear. We had people on here saying let’s give the board credit because they have given Mangs time, but he’s still not got the job!! This is spot on … More and More I believe now Barton was sacked because of his mouth and not his football. We clearly had no idea who we wanted and as people become available we are rushing to them … I am worried that whoever we bring in will have to deal with a pro Mangan scouse fan club and shop steward Finley could be a real pain in the arse. The similarities to Trollope and Dave Penney season seem to be shaping a little more. Hopefully it gets sorted soon now … appointing Mangan who should share some responsibility for earlier performance alongside Barton would just confirm that Barton spoke out too much . As I said Taylor now he is available would be my choice… expect some serious player movement out in the summer if it is indeed MT . Think this is bang on the money,I reckon his comments about Steve Evans was the straw that broke the camels back, so to speak, he was probably told to wind his neck in, and in true Joe style said I'm working for nothing here, la la la. Funny how LT was suddenly available! 😂
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Post by daniel300380 on Nov 16, 2023 20:20:18 GMT
Topper, beggars can’t be chooses mate comes to mind! City, Oxford, Lincoln, all had targets and went and paid for them as they were currently in employment. Where as we are trawling around the job centre, if Paul Warne was sacked tomorrow he’d be interviewed if up for it as would Robins if he was as well. We don’t have a plan, it’s over 3 weeks now, they could have done first, second, and third interviews in this time with Robinson, Monk, Mangs, whoever! I think the board and players are split. We are told the players want Mangs, it’s clear the board are unsure as we are 3 weeks 1 day since Barton was sacked and he’s 5 unbeaten. I think Wael has a favourite and so does the Kuwaiti’s, I also think the players don’t like a favourite and have made it clear. We had people on here saying let’s give the board credit because they have given Mangs time, but he’s still not got the job!! If we employed the managers Oxford and Lincoln have, most on here would have moaned. I thought Lincoln were a long time without a manager??
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Post by gashead1981 on Nov 16, 2023 20:29:59 GMT
The Lincoln appt is brilliant for them, low risk and every chance of succeeding.
Buckingham for Oxford is a strange one given where they are in the league.
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Post by oviedista on Nov 16, 2023 20:30:00 GMT
Here's what I think is confusing about assessing Mangan - and this is not to take any side in the Barton love/hate conflict. Usually when a manager is sacked our form and performances have been abysmal so any unbeaten run regardless of the opposition and performances would be seen as a massive shift and put eyes on the interim manager. The problem here is that there is little to compare before and after in terms of quality because it wasn't bad enough to begin with and even the biggest Barton ball haters can't say for sure this run of results wouldn't have happened anyway. Attempting to upgrade without a major crisis in form/ performances is new territory for us as a club and that could be a positive but it makes gamble feel much bigger. Isn't that a bit like saying if Garner had taken us down, even the strongest Garner hater can't say for sure that he wouldn't have taken us straight back up. It is a silly thing to say. JB may have produced these results, may have not. JB may have not taken the FA Cup seriously enough and we might have been knocked out by a non league side. Who is to say. What is fact though is JB win percentage, which wasn't good enough this year. I mean sure the wording could have been better as obviously nobody can be 100% sure of anything. ‘Can be very confident’ might have been better. I don’t think you will find a single Gashead confident that Garner would have brought us back up but many could confidently say Barton would have got similar results to Mangan. I’m not sure this needed clarifying but there it is.
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 16, 2023 20:37:26 GMT
This is spot on … More and More I believe now Barton was sacked because of his mouth and not his football. We clearly had no idea who we wanted and as people become available we are rushing to them … I am worried that whoever we bring in will have to deal with a pro Mangan scouse fan club and shop steward Finley could be a real pain in the arse. The similarities to Trollope and Dave Penney season seem to be shaping a little more. Hopefully it gets sorted soon now … appointing Mangan who should share some responsibility for earlier performance alongside Barton would just confirm that Barton spoke out too much . As I said Taylor now he is available would be my choice… expect some serious player movement out in the summer if it is indeed MT . Think this is bang on the money,I reckon his comments about Steve Evans was the straw that broke the camels back, so to speak, he was probably told to wind his neck in, and in true Joe style said I'm working for nothing here, la la la. Funny how LT was suddenly available! 😂 The new owner said they decided after the Burton loss to dispense with JB, he could always be lying but if it was after the Stevenage game why not just say failure to beat them was the final straw, perhaps JB was so outspoken about Evans because he knew his days were numbered, as I can't see see calling Evans fat was the worse thing JB had said.
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Post by bridgwatergas on Nov 16, 2023 20:39:14 GMT
Topper, beggars can’t be chooses mate comes to mind! City, Oxford, Lincoln, all had targets and went and paid for them as they were currently in employment. Where as we are trawling around the job centre, if Paul Warne was sacked tomorrow he’d be interviewed if up for it as would Robins if he was as well. We don’t have a plan, it’s over 3 weeks now, they could have done first, second, and third interviews in this time with Robinson, Monk, Mangs, whoever! I think the board and players are split. We are told the players want Mangs, it’s clear the board are unsure as we are 3 weeks 1 day since Barton was sacked and he’s 5 unbeaten. I think Wael has a favourite and so does the Kuwaiti’s, I also think the players don’t like a favourite and have made it clear. We had people on here saying let’s give the board credit because they have given Mangs time, but he’s still not got the job!! If we employed the managers Oxford and Lincoln have, most on here would have moaned. I thought Lincoln were a long time without a manager?? Lincoln took over 3 weeks to get someone in place they didn't just go out and get someone they took there time. Who knows if it was there number one target or if they got turned down by them. It's right for us to take our time as we have someone competent in taking care of things whilst we get the right person.
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 16, 2023 20:41:53 GMT
Topper, beggars can’t be chooses mate comes to mind! City, Oxford, Lincoln, all had targets and went and paid for them as they were currently in employment. Where as we are trawling around the job centre, if Paul Warne was sacked tomorrow he’d be interviewed if up for it as would Robins if he was as well. We don’t have a plan, it’s over 3 weeks now, they could have done first, second, and third interviews in this time with Robinson, Monk, Mangs, whoever! I think the board and players are split. We are told the players want Mangs, it’s clear the board are unsure as we are 3 weeks 1 day since Barton was sacked and he’s 5 unbeaten. I think Wael has a favourite and so does the Kuwaiti’s, I also think the players don’t like a favourite and have made it clear. We had people on here saying let’s give the board credit because they have given Mangs time, but he’s still not got the job!! But have actually interviewed anybody or his Dan Hargreaves just content to get website "hits" by suggesting we are interviewing all these candidates? AM seemed confident in his post match presser he'd be in charge next week as he said all the players would be due back next week to prepare for Derby. I still find if odd KB would return just for a few games, surely he's not that desperate for a month's salary?
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