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Title: Ian Lawlor
Post by: BigKeif on January 27, 2020, 09:45:26 am
According to radio humberside sport, scunny have agreed a loan for Lawlor until the end of the season.

https://twitter.com/humbersidesport/status/1221689294537908225?s=21
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on January 27, 2020, 09:53:24 am
He should get plenty of practice there.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: dickos1 on January 27, 2020, 09:58:49 am
Bit daft if you ask me
Hope we’ve got a bring back clause
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2020, 10:02:20 am
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: dickos1 on January 27, 2020, 10:07:54 am
We do
But he’s no experience at all,
If dieng got injured in a big game away at Rotherham or similar it would be massive pressure on the young lad.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2020, 10:09:14 am
Yes but only for the rest of that game.. if the coaches trust him for that, all well and good..
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Alan Southstand on January 27, 2020, 10:18:16 am
This is getting ridiculous, now. Are we trying to do a ‘Bolton’?
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: big fat yorkshire pudding on January 27, 2020, 10:19:22 am
Half of last seasons squad now playing for either Hull or Scunny....
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: dickos1 on January 27, 2020, 10:19:49 am
Yes but only for the rest of that game.. if the coaches trust him for that, all well and good..

Yes but it’s not ideal is my point,
I’ve no idea why we would do it when we don’t need to
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2020, 10:24:39 am
Maybe DM wants him to get game time, to show he is the GK of choice for next season should Dieng be unavailable to us.

I am sure the GK position is one where you can do emergency loans outside the window..  I don’t think this is a big concern, in my opinion of course.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: phil old leake on January 27, 2020, 10:27:32 am
Might be a lot of pressure but they’ve all been there. All players have to make a debut at some stage
Whenever I’ve seen him warming up he’s looked more than capable
I know it’s not the same as a game but if he’s good enough he’s old enough in my view
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: phil old leake on January 27, 2020, 10:29:42 am
My other thoughts on this is I hope that Lawlor is going there to play
At the end of the day next year he might be our number 1 again
No point sending him there to bench
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: The Red Baron on January 27, 2020, 10:40:45 am
24-hour recall clause apparently, which you can do with goalkeeper loans.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2020, 10:43:34 am
This is getting ridiculous, now. Are we trying to do a ‘Bolton’?

Not sure why you need to react like that.?

We have a better (currently) GK in the side and what our management must see as a capable back up.

Plus it looks like he can be recalled if necessary, and meanwhile he gets to play (we assume) to enable next season plans to be made..

Can’t see the problem, it’s not as if he can stand in as a striker is it.?
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: RoversAlias on January 27, 2020, 10:50:04 am
Can the squad afford to get smaller? No, but the one position we can let someone go in is GK. Louis Jones will have to take a chance at first team level at some stage or else he won't make it, everyone does.

Lawlor clearly wants to play.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: MachoMadness on January 27, 2020, 11:02:45 am
Confirmed by the club on Twitter.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Chris Black come back on January 27, 2020, 11:03:15 am
Confirmed by DROS. Gone to Scunny. 24 hour recall. Good deal for everyone.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: drfc1951 on January 27, 2020, 11:23:09 am
Wasn't McCann going to use Jones as sub goalie anyway.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Retdon1 on January 27, 2020, 11:30:09 am
I heard this a few weeks ago and posted it on the rumours page... he wanted to leave permanently as he’s disappointed to not be playing but rovers were only willing to loan him out
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: 5 on Tour on January 27, 2020, 11:41:58 am
It’s a good move for everyone.

Lawlor has done well for us in the past however now we are playing out from the back it doesn’t suit him. He’s just as capable as a shot stopper as Dieng but he doesn’t command his box and his decision making at times is not up to our style of play.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Move DRFC on January 27, 2020, 12:03:16 pm
Fair play to us for not allowing him to leave on a perm and putting the recall clause in there. Good move for all
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2020, 12:10:51 pm
The usual twitter trolls are up in arms, however..
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Reesielad on January 27, 2020, 12:13:03 pm
The usual twitter trolls are up in arms, however..

Yeah it’s quite embarrassing as a Rovers fan to look through twitter at the moment. Fingers crossed they will be eating their words soon enough!


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Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: elmsallrover on January 27, 2020, 03:30:22 pm
The problem comes in the summer if Lawlor still wants to leave and we are unable to sign dieng
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2020, 03:33:21 pm
When does his contract expire, I think he’s here next season.?
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: steve@dcfd on January 27, 2020, 04:55:49 pm
Wasn't McCann going to use Jones as sub goalie anyway.
Yes he said he was because he couldn’t get the goalkeeper he wanted, but at least with a 24 hour recall then he’ll only in the net for a % of one game.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Jonathan on January 27, 2020, 04:59:15 pm
Lawlor does need games and I hope he goes there and builds confidence. It’s about time we benefitted from loaning one of our players out for someone else to develop.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: selby on January 27, 2020, 05:08:53 pm
  If they can teach him to come off his line and catch the ball and mot flap at it he could be half decent.
  If he carries on being bullied by attackers at set pieces on his line, and depending on being a reaction shot stopper he will not get any further in the game than he is now.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: NickDRFC on January 27, 2020, 05:24:49 pm
I think this is a make or break move for Lawlor. The way Dieng has performed I really can’t see him being here next year unless we get promoted, and even then I’m not sure. As things stand I don’t think Lawlor is good enough for us in League One so he really needs to push on and play well at Scunthorpe to stand a chance of a future here.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Chris Black come back on January 27, 2020, 06:57:38 pm
  If they can teach him to come off his line and catch the ball and mot flap at it he could be half decent.
  If he carries on being bullied by attackers at set pieces on his line, and depending on being a reaction shot stopper he will not get any further in the game than he is now.

This is about right. He is a big lad but not convincing on the high ball. Dieng is absolutely rock solid in these areas. Unflappable.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 07:28:22 pm
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.

It's daft when we are pushing for a top six position. Obviously Blunt couldn't miss the opportunity to save on some wages no we've committed to the signing of Cole on his lengthy contract.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Campsall rover on January 27, 2020, 07:36:43 pm
How is Jones going to get any experience if he never gets an opportunity.

Sounds like common sense to me, it’s a win win situation.
Lawlor’s gets game time presumably at Scunthorpe and Jones gets 1st team squad experience with us.
Lawlor’s will be on a 24hr recall if required. Surely.

Anyway who thinks Lawlor’s will still be with us next season?
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2020, 07:50:16 pm
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.

It's daft when we are pushing for a top six position. Obviously Blunt couldn't miss the opportunity to save on some wages no we've committed to the signing of Cole on his lengthy contract.

Utter b*llocks..

We let a player go, on loan, who isn’t needed at the moment because we have better..

We sign a decent quality striker at this level, regardless of the contract length.

And yet you STILL have to have a pop at the chairman.

Do you have any idea how. pathetic and sad that looks.?
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: BigKeif on January 27, 2020, 07:55:27 pm
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.

It's daft when we are pushing for a top six position. Obviously Blunt couldn't miss the opportunity to save on some wages no we've committed to the signing of Cole on his lengthy contract.

You obviously have nothing better in life to do than be completely negative and look for a conspiracy in anything. Enjoy that life 👍🏻
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Campsall rover on January 27, 2020, 07:56:56 pm
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.

It's daft when we are pushing for a top six position. Obviously Blunt couldn't miss the opportunity to save on some wages no we've committed to the signing of Cole on his lengthy contract.

Utter b*llocks..

We let a player go, on loan, who isn’t needed at the moment because we have better..

We sign a decent quality striker at this level, regardless of the contract length.

And yet you STILL have to have a pop at the chairman.

Do you have any idea how. pathetic and sad that looks.?
IDM there are some on here who have their own personal agenda against the board.
Whatever the club does it would be wrong.
You are not wrong, it is very very sad.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 08:02:17 pm
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.

It's daft when we are pushing for a top six position. Obviously Blunt couldn't miss the opportunity to save on some wages no we've committed to the signing of Cole on his lengthy contract.

Utter b*llocks..

We let a player go, on loan, who isn’t needed at the moment because we have better..

We sign a decent quality striker at this level, regardless of the contract length.

And yet you STILL have to have a pop at the chairman.

Do you have any idea how. pathetic and sad that looks.?

Isn't needed at the moment. We need to have experience in the bench when entering the business end off the season.

Instead we will now go for in experience of Jones is required to step in. Opportunities for young keepers come in the way of cup competitions, we are out off all of those.

You state we have signed a quality striker, come off it sunbeam, of we all thought he was quality he would of got 3 and a half year deal. Stop trying to sex it up. He's still work in progress and hopefully things will turn good for him, let's hope for an impact like Marquis made.

And yes I still have a go at the chairman. He makes the decisions and the books stops with him.

And you sound pathetic even trying to defend him too. I want Andy Watson and Terry Bramall to get rid of him and get someone in who has an interest in football and who wants to future proof the playing squad with there continued investment.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 08:04:28 pm
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.

It's daft when we are pushing for a top six position. Obviously Blunt couldn't miss the opportunity to save on some wages no we've committed to the signing of Cole on his lengthy contract.

Utter b*llocks..

We let a player go, on loan, who isn’t needed at the moment because we have better..

We sign a decent quality striker at this level, regardless of the contract length.

And yet you STILL have to have a pop at the chairman.

Do you have any idea how. pathetic and sad that looks.?
IDM there are some on here who have their own personal agenda against the board.
Whatever the club does it would be wrong.
You are not wrong, it is very very sad.

Not the board campsall. Terry and Andy W aren't the problem. The annoying, interfering, disinterested no good yellow belly of a chairman is the problem. Listen to the Dickov interview!!
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Reesielad on January 27, 2020, 08:05:06 pm
Unless Ian goes to Scunny and improves massively then I think we need to move on, he just isn’t good enough, having Senny here as a comparison has shown us just that.


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Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2020, 08:07:54 pm
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 08:16:27 pm
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a word with a shrink for crying out loud.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 08:18:15 pm
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.


So why else did we send him out on loan. Surely we need experience on the bench??

It's daft when we are pushing for a top six position. Obviously Blunt couldn't miss the opportunity to save on some wages no we've committed to the signing of Cole on his lengthy contract.

You obviously have nothing better in life to do than be completely negative and look for a conspiracy in anything. Enjoy that life 👍🏻
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: BigKeif on January 27, 2020, 08:20:51 pm
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.


So why else did we send him out on loan. Surely we need experience on the bench??

It's daft when we are pushing for a top six position. Obviously Blunt couldn't miss the opportunity to save on some wages no we've committed to the signing of Cole on his lengthy contract.

You obviously have nothing better in life to do than be completely negative and look for a conspiracy in anything. Enjoy that life 👍🏻

Maybe because he asked to leave? I’m sure I read somewhere that he isn’t happy with not playing (which any player would be unhappy about) and asked to leave for more game time?

This way, he’s playing and if anything goes wrong we can call him back within 24 hours and put him straight back into the team. So we wouldn’t be as bad as you fear.

Btw, I don’t dispute having experience on the bench but we need better quality players. Who’s to say Jones isn’t better than Lawlor? We’ve not given him a chance yet.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Filo on January 27, 2020, 08:22:47 pm
I would expect there is, for a GK..

Not that daft as we have another GK for the bench.


So why else did we send him out on loan. Surely we need experience on the bench??

It's daft when we are pushing for a top six position. Obviously Blunt couldn't miss the opportunity to save on some wages no we've committed to the signing of Cole on his lengthy contract.

You obviously have nothing better in life to do than be completely negative and look for a conspiracy in anything. Enjoy that life 👍🏻

He’s gone out on loan because he’s unlikely to play here if Dieng stays fit, theres a recall on him, so he gets game time and in the groove should we need to call him back, it’s a no brainer to me
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 27, 2020, 08:24:08 pm
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a word with a shrink for crying out loud.

I’m more concerned with what happens on the pitch tomorrow than what an ex manager claims to have said happened 5 years ago..

Problem with that.?

and as for suggesting other fans should go see a shrink - f**k off.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: elmsallrover on January 27, 2020, 08:25:10 pm
Maybe we've got to get one out before one can come in
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: The Beast on January 27, 2020, 08:32:26 pm
Some absolute drama queens on here! Jones is highly thought of, we have a 24hr call back clause, hopefully Lawlor will get game time and we save money, what’s the problem??
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: graingrover on January 27, 2020, 08:33:21 pm
A good move for all parties ..DM showing his mettle and his standards .If DM has Championship in view in three  seasons he needs to see this as season one .Suits my way of thinking and believing .
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 08:39:12 pm
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a word with a shrink for crying out loud.

I’m more concerned with what happens on the pitch tomorrow than what an ex manager claims to have said happened 5 years ago..

Problem with that.?

and as for suggesting other fans should go see a shrink - f**k off.

I'm more concerned with what happens on the pitch too......but I'd be equally concerned if Blunt is sticking his ore in to DM's match day preparations
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Campsall rover on January 27, 2020, 08:45:46 pm
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a word with a shrink for crying out loud.

I’m more concerned with what happens on the pitch tomorrow than what an ex manager claims to have said happened 5 years ago..

Problem with that.?

and as for suggesting other fans should go see a shrink - f**k off.

I'm more concerned with what happens on the pitch too......but I'd be equally concerned if Blunt is sticking his ore in to DM's match day preparations
So you believe a manger who was sacked 5 yrs ago who may have a grudge.
Come on do you think DM would accept interference in team selection. If Blunt isn’t interested in Football then why would he interfere in selection in the first place.
Think there is a huge contradiction there don’t you.
You need to stop looking for negatives and start looking for the positives.
Life is much more fun.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Campsall rover on January 27, 2020, 08:46:18 pm
 :welcome:
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a would with a shrink for crying out loud.
Name the clubs you think have a bigger budget.

IMO Sunderland, Ipswich, Portsmouth, Peterborough & Rotherham are the ones who i think will have bigger budgets this season.
Coventry, Oxford and possibly one or two others will have a similar budget.
How much of the budget has actually been spent is something different.
Only my opinion as i have no facts as indeed neither do you.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 08:55:51 pm
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a word with a shrink for crying out loud.

I’m more concerned with what happens on the pitch tomorrow than what an ex manager claims to have said happened 5 years ago..

Problem with that.?

and as for suggesting other fans should go see a shrink - f**k off.

I'm more concerned with what happens on the pitch too......but I'd be equally concerned if Blunt is sticking his ore in to DM's match day preparations
So you believe a manger who was sacked 5 yrs ago who may have a grudge.
Come on do you think DM would accept interference in team selection. If Blunt isn’t interested in Football then why would he interfere in selection in the first place.
Think there is a huge contradiction there don’t you.
You need to stop looking for negatives and start looking for the positives.
Life is much more fun.

Question....have you listened to the interview?
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: dickos1 on January 27, 2020, 08:57:11 pm
Fleetwood, Blackpool, Shrewsbury, Oxford, Coventry, have all invested heavily this season in their squads.
At the minute I would imagine they’ve all spent more than us this season.
Could change this week mind
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 08:57:53 pm
:welcome:
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a would with a shrink for crying out loud.
Name the clubs you think have a bigger budget.

IMO Sunderland, Ipswich, Portsmouth, Peterborough & Rotherham are the ones who i think will have bigger budgets this season.
Coventry, Oxford and possibly one or two others will have a similar budget.
How much of the budget has actually been spent is something different.
Only my opinion as i have no facts as indeed neither do you.

Fleetwood undoubtedly have a bigger one than us. MK Dons also
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Campsall rover on January 27, 2020, 08:59:03 pm
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a word with a shrink for crying out loud.

I’m more concerned with what happens on the pitch tomorrow than what an ex manager claims to have said happened 5 years ago..

Problem with that.?

and as for suggesting other fans should go see a shrink - f**k off.

I'm more concerned with what happens on the pitch too......but I'd be equally concerned if Blunt is sticking his ore in to DM's match day preparations
So you believe a manger who was sacked 5 yrs ago who may have a grudge.
Come on do you think DM would accept interference in team selection. If Blunt isn’t interested in Football then why would he interfere in selection in the first place.
Think there is a huge contradiction there don’t you.
You need to stop looking for negatives and start looking for the positives.
Life is much more fun.

Question....have you listened to the interview?
No to be honest I haven’t. Reason is it’s 5 yrs in the past. An ex manager who was sacked and hasn’t found another job in management. That says a lot to me. So not really interested.
Also Dickov was good at talking the talk but not so good at walking the walk.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Paul Simpson on January 27, 2020, 09:00:10 pm
Why not just enjoy the football?
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Campsall rover on January 27, 2020, 09:07:53 pm
Fleetwood, Blackpool, Shrewsbury, Oxford, Coventry, have all invested heavily this season in their squads.
At the minute I would imagine they’ve all spent more than us this season.
Could change this week mind
The word you use is spent, & you are quite right.
That’s different to budget. No way will Shrewsbury have a bigger budget imo.
Coventry, Oxford, Blackpool and Fleetwood may have similar ones imo.

We obviously have not spent all our budget when you look at our squad this season. That’s not the board’s doing imo it is DM’s decision not to jump in and spend in August before he had evaluated what he had.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 09:08:50 pm
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a word with a shrink for crying out loud.

I’m more concerned with what happens on the pitch tomorrow than what an ex manager claims to have said happened 5 years ago..

Problem with that.?

and as for suggesting other fans should go see a shrink - f**k off.

I'm more concerned with what happens on the pitch too......but I'd be equally concerned if Blunt is sticking his ore in to DM's match day preparations
So you believe a manger who was sacked 5 yrs ago who may have a grudge.
Come on do you think DM would accept interference in team selection. If Blunt isn’t interested in Football then why would he interfere in selection in the first place.
Think there is a huge contradiction there don’t you.
You need to stop looking for negatives and start looking for the positives.
Life is much more fun.

Question....have you listened to the interview?
No to be honest I haven’t. Reason is it’s 5 yrs in the past. An ex manager who was sacked and hasn’t found another job in management. That says a lot to me. So not really interested.
Also Dickov was good at talking the talk but not so good at walking the walk.

We'll, I certainly believe I'm a good judge of character and he comes across very genuine and the relegation hit him hard after being so close to staying up
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Campsall rover on January 27, 2020, 09:12:25 pm
 :welcome:
:welcome:
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a would with a shrink for crying out loud.
Name the clubs you think have a bigger budget.

IMO Sunderland, Ipswich, Portsmouth, Peterborough & Rotherham are the ones who i think will have bigger budgets this season.
Coventry, Oxford and possibly one or two others will have a similar budget.
How much of the budget has actually been spent is something different.
Only my opinion as i have no facts as indeed neither do you.

Fleetwood undoubtedly have a bigger one than us. MK Dons also
You know that for a fact do you? Can you show me the figures?
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: johnny rovers on January 27, 2020, 09:23:45 pm
:welcome:
:welcome:
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a would with a shrink for crying out loud.
Name the clubs you think have a bigger budget.

IMO Sunderland, Ipswich, Portsmouth, Peterborough & Rotherham are the ones who i think will have bigger budgets this season.
Coventry, Oxford and possibly one or two others will have a similar budget.
How much of the budget has actually been spent is something different.
Only my opinion as i have no facts as indeed neither do you.

Fleetwood undoubtedly have a bigger one than us. MK Dons also
You know that for a fact do you? Can you show me the figures?

Have it your way then. We've got a top six budget!!!
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: dickos1 on January 27, 2020, 09:25:10 pm
Fleetwood, Blackpool, Shrewsbury, Oxford, Coventry, have all invested heavily this season in their squads.
At the minute I would imagine they’ve all spent more than us this season.
Could change this week mind
The word you use is spent, & you are quite right.
That’s different to budget. No way will Shrewsbury have a bigger budget imo.
Coventry, Oxford, Blackpool and Fleetwood may have similar ones imo.

We obviously have not spent all our budget when you look at our squad this season. That’s not the board’s doing imo it is DM’s decision not to jump in and spend in August before he had evaluated what he had.

Nobody knows what anyone’s budget is so all you can go on is the money being spent.
Players like Cummings will have cost a good few quid and so will his wages
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Campsall rover on January 27, 2020, 09:50:46 pm
:welcome:
:welcome:
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a would with a shrink for crying out loud.
Name the clubs you think have a bigger budget.

IMO Sunderland, Ipswich, Portsmouth, Peterborough & Rotherham are the ones who i think will have bigger budgets this season.
Coventry, Oxford and possibly one or two others will have a similar budget.
How much of the budget has actually been spent is something different.
Only my opinion as i have no facts as indeed neither do you.

Fleetwood undoubtedly have a bigger one than us. MK Dons also
You know that for a fact do you? Can you show me the figures?

Have it your way then. We've got a top six budget!!!
Don’t get childish. We can have a sensible discussion.
You have stated several facts which you are unable to substantiate.
I never said where our budget lies in the pecking order. Just where I think it lies.
Our budget will be around 6-10 imo but it could be higher or lower as i have seen no figures.
We may have spent less than 15 to 18 clubs but spending and what is available to spend are 2 sets of different figures.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: dickos1 on January 27, 2020, 09:55:30 pm
You’ve also just said there’s no way Shrewsbury will have a bigger budget than us without seeing any facts.

Also there’s no way our budget is 6-10 million,
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: vaya on January 27, 2020, 09:57:19 pm
:welcome:
Sunbeam.?

Dickov - 5 years ago..

I stand by my post, pathetic and sad, and more so as you are perpetuating the same twaddle..

What's your point about five years ago, aren't you concerned that our chairman was questioning our manager about team selection prior to matches. Bang out of order if you ask me.

Also asking the the manager to lie to the press and fans that we've got a top six budget when we haven't. We're still getting those same messages from the club even now. Theres no way on god's earth we have a top six budget this season. And if folk think we do they could do with having a would with a shrink for crying out loud.
Name the clubs you think have a bigger budget.

IMO Sunderland, Ipswich, Portsmouth, Peterborough & Rotherham are the ones who i think will have bigger budgets this season.
Coventry, Oxford and possibly one or two others will have a similar budget.
How much of the budget has actually been spent is something different.
Only my opinion as i have no facts as indeed neither do you.

Fleetwood undoubtedly have a bigger one than us. MK Dons also

Currently level on points with us, and just above the relegation zone respectively.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: vaya on January 27, 2020, 09:59:25 pm
You’ve also just said there’s no way Shrewsbury will have a bigger budget than us without seeing any facts.

Also there’s no way our budget is 6-10 million,

No facts to back that up with, just guesswork.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Campsall rover on January 27, 2020, 10:02:52 pm
You’ve also just said there’s no way Shrewsbury will have a bigger budget than us without seeing any facts.

Also there’s no way our budget is 6-10 million,
Ok I apologise I don’t know what Shrewsbury’s budget is i missed the imo off the end of that one.  :facepalm:
Where did I say 6-10 million? I said 6-10 imo. Meaning the number in the league.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: dickos1 on January 27, 2020, 10:06:54 pm
You’ve also just said there’s no way Shrewsbury will have a bigger budget than us without seeing any facts.

Also there’s no way our budget is 6-10 million,
Ok I apologise I don’t know what Shrewsbury’s budget is i missed the imo off the end of that one.  :facepalm:
Where did I say 6-10 million? I said 6-10 imo. Meaning the number in the league.

Ah,
Apologies misread your post
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: dickos1 on January 27, 2020, 10:07:14 pm
You’ve also just said there’s no way Shrewsbury will have a bigger budget than us without seeing any facts.

Also there’s no way our budget is 6-10 million,

No facts to back that up with, just guesswork.

Common sense
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on January 27, 2020, 10:28:34 pm
  If they can teach him to come off his line and catch the ball and mot flap at it he could be half decent.
  If he carries on being bullied by attackers at set pieces on his line, and depending on being a reaction shot stopper he will not get any further in the game than he is now.

This is about right. He is a big lad but not convincing on the high ball. Dieng is absolutely rock solid in these areas. Unflappable.

I'm struggling to think of a single goal Dieng has cost us through a handling mistake. That's remarkable at this level, more than half way into the season.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: selby on January 28, 2020, 09:30:23 am
  Agreed Billy, but bloody hell you could have done it now buddy.




Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: GazLaz on January 28, 2020, 02:01:23 pm
Did we need to free up finances to bring Cole in?
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: selby on January 28, 2020, 02:09:45 pm
 That could be one reason Gaz, plus as a keeper he has not got any better since coming here, and has been poor for us.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: IDM on January 28, 2020, 02:10:11 pm
I wouldn’t have thought so..
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Retdon1 on January 28, 2020, 03:58:33 pm
Did we need to free up finances to bring Cole in?

Surly not, with the savings we have made on wages from last season, the budget for new players should still be very healthy
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: drfchound on January 28, 2020, 05:02:09 pm
Did we need to free up finances to bring Cole in?

Surly not, with the savings we have made on wages from last season, the budget for new players should still be very healthy






Mmmmm, some would have us believe that may not be the case.
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: Welling Rover on January 28, 2020, 07:23:33 pm
Starts for Scunny tonight
Title: Re: Ian Lawlor
Post by: silent majority on January 28, 2020, 11:05:03 pm
Did we need to free up finances to bring Cole in?

Absolutely not.