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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: redarmy82 on June 18, 2019, 02:43:47 pm
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Now the favourite on Sky Bet for the Hull job.
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Now the favourite on Sky Bet for the Hull job.
not McCann then. Thats good
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Oh f**k off. Why is the world against us atm?
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After the way he’s talked about commitment this summer Idd be very surprised if he left... never say never I suppose
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His name has come out of nowhere. Wasn;t being mentioned before today.
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Good job our manager is McCann then. Was worried there for a second...
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Good job our manager is McCann then. Was worried there for a second...
Pedantic Kitson. Would you like me to edit it, just for you?
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Go for it Grant the higher in the league hierarchy your values are at play the better for the good of the game .Now welcome Copps !
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what a state to leave us in if he did leave... A crime almost.
We know it takes our board at least 5 weeks to find someone new.
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Good job our manager is McCann then. Was worried there for a second...
Pedantic Kitson. Would you like me to edit it, just for you?
No but try harder. It’s not that difficult to master is it? You’re just embarrassing yourself.
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There's been a lot of meltdowns on here over the last few weeks when in reality we're in a perfectly fine position. This however would leave us well and truly screwed - good and proper.
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Good job our manager is McCann then. Was worried there for a second...
Pedantic Kitson. Would you like me to edit it, just for you?
No but try harder. It’s not that difficult to master is it? You’re just embarrassing yourself.
How's that exactly?
By missing one letter from someone's name?
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Copps is the only guy who has been truly genuinely Rovers over the last decade and beyond .If Grant goes so be it !would sit comfortably with a five year contract for James Coppinger as manager at Rovers.
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Copps is the only guy who has been truly genuinely Rovers over the last decade and beyond .If Grant goes so be it !would sit comfortably with a five year contract for James Coppinger as manager at Rovers.
With zero management experience?
Imagine if he cocked it up.
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Copps is the only guy who has been truly genuinely Rovers over the last decade and beyond .If Grant goes so be it !would sit comfortably with a five year contract for James Coppinger as manager at Rovers.
Look at my username... I would love that one day. But has he developed the (any) links to start building a squad THIS preseason. Almost no chance.
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Do you honestly think EXPERIENCE is worth more than all the values and commitment Copps has shown to our club .
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Do you honestly think EXPERIENCE is worth more than all the values and commitment Copps has shown to our club .
When it comes to managing a football team with the aim of promotion, yes.
Values and commitment doesn't make you a good manager.
Not saying he'd fail, but IF Mccann were to leave, this close to the start of a season, with no squad, we;d need an experienced manager.
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Depending how ambitious he is you couldn't blame him if he went.
Much bigger club than us, with recent Premiership pedigree.
And he'd probably have money to spend.
First two signings Marquis and Whtehead??
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We aint got a squad. Who's going to sign the players?
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I think you need Spell check Mr Forest .
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Now the favourite on Sky Bet for the Hull job.
I knew that was coming .
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If he thinks he's on a tight budget here then he would be in for a big shock there..Adkins left because he didn't think survival was possible on what he was given to work with..Doubt theres a shred of truth in that..but this is football..
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Adkins would be a decent straight swap. Hopefully a storm in a tea cup; someone somewhere might have stuck £500 on at 100/1 & brought the odds down.
Tim Ryan was 3rd favourite for a couple of days before Grant got the job. No real panic yet.
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Now the favourite on Sky Bet for the Hull job.
I knew that was coming .
Haha Fair play for getting in with that quick before everybody started asking you..lol
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Someone will have just lumped on or a series of bets on GM, very rare for betting odds have any insider knowledge
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Someone will have just lumped on or a series of bets on GM, very rare for betting odds have any insider knowledge
He wasn't on the list at all yesterday. They've either added him or he's been requested on lumped on. You wouldn't lump on though, unless you had a reason to.
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Someone will have just lumped on or a series of bets on GM, very rare for betting odds have any insider knowledge
He wasn't on the list at all yesterday. They've either added him or he's been requested on lumped on. You wouldn't lump on though, unless you had a reason to.
It takes a considerable sum to move a betting line, even on manager markets. Not “a fiver” a some may believe.
There is substance to this change in betting odds, whether it will come to fruition is another matter.
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Maybe they've got their wires crossed. It could be that McCann asked for more spending money and was told to go to HELL?
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Very confident McCann won't be going anywhere this summer.
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Very confident McCann won't be going anywhere this summer.
He’s been away already so your correct .
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Made some calls.
Have been told Mccann has been given permission to speak to Hull.
For those who doubt me, check my past predictions.
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Someone will have just lumped on or a series of bets on GM, very rare for betting odds have any insider knowledge
He wasn't on the list at all yesterday. They've either added him or he's been requested on lumped on. You wouldn't lump on though, unless you had a reason to.
It takes a considerable sum to move a betting line, even on manager markets. Not “a fiver” a some may believe.
There is substance to this change in betting odds, whether it will come to fruition is another matter.
That all depends what money has been placed on that particular market.
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After the way GM has slagged off players for not taking a pay cut for the privilege of playing for Doncaster he would would have to be total f*ck*ng tosser himself to leave. Having said that I don't doubt it would go anywhere at the moment, and until it is ever confirmed I doubt Marquis will leave either. It's more fun to be a big fish in a small pool than a small fish in a big pool.
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Let Grant go if he wants the money and stop messing around with interviews ,,Head hunt ,,,go for Copps .
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Made some calls.
Have been told Mccann has been given permission to speak to Hull.
For those who doubt me, check my past predictions.
Why would we just let him speak to Hull.
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Made some calls.
Have been told Mccann has been given permission to speak to Hull.
For those who doubt me, check my past predictions.
That doesn't necessarily mean he will join Hull or even be interested in speaking to them. It may be the case that a pre-agreed release clause has been met, therefore meaning he is contractually allowed to discuss the position with Hull.
Given McCann's activity and comments this close-season, I'd be very surprised if he goes.
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We will see. Would be a big blow for me but all just rumours of course.
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Made some calls.
Have been told Mccann has been given permission to speak to Hull.
For those who doubt me, check my past predictions.
That doesn't necessarily mean he will join Hull or even be interested in speaking to them. It may be the case that a pre-agreed release clause has been met, therefore meaning he is contractually allowed to discuss the position with Hull.
Given McCann's activity and comments this close-season, I'd be very surprised if he goes.
Of course. And as a club, we've never stood in anyone's way.
We will have to see what happens. The rest of this week is going to be very interesting.
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Money that’s why the club would let him speak to Hull. Their wages would be vastly more than Donnys
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Made some calls.
Have been told Mccann has been given permission to speak to Hull.
For those who doubt me, check my past predictions.
Jeez-this forum could be about to go into meltdown. :suicide:
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If he goes,it will be for money,came to Rovers to work hard and now deserves bigger money by progressing higher up his career. :P :whistle: :silly:
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Judging by the names within the top 10 favourites for the Hull job... Nobody has got a clue who it is going to be at this stage....
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If he did leave us after letting all the players leave and without replacing them it would be a disgrace
Especially after how much he’s gone on about loyalty and only wanting people here who want to be
I Also dont think it would look favourably on the board
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Money that’s why the club would let him speak to Hull. Their wages would be vastly more than Donnys
That shouldn’t be his no.1 priority given what he has said about players salaries just recently, he should first and foremost want to be the manager of Doncaster Rovers so I’d be very surprised if he’s interested in leaving right now.
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Think this one needs nipping in the bud ASAP by grant himself or the club. I know they don’t normally comment on rumours but after the start to the summer we’ve had it wouldn’t be a bad idea.
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GM might get Herbie on loan again next season then!
And,have Hull shown any interest in JM?
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Think this one needs nipping in the bud ASAP by grant himself or the club. I know they don’t normally comment on rumours but after the start to the summer we’ve had it wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Good point,he was'nt impressed with DA delays in talks,do as I do,or will it be,do as I say?
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Very confident McCann won't be going anywhere this summer.
He’s been away already so your correct .
you're
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In the end you look in the mirror and read read your own recent value statements .Then you reveal who you are .
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https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-grant-mccann-linked-with-hull-city-vacancy-177766?amp&__twitter_impression=true
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Probably worth pointing out that the link seems to have originated from Sky. I remember them talking a load of b*llocks when SO'D was linked with Burnley.
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Made some calls.
Have been told Mccann has been given permission to speak to Hull.
For those who doubt me, check my past predictions.
From radio Sheffield
Re #drfc boss Grant McCann to #HCAFC rumours. Told 'there's been no contact', club source added: 'nor would it be welcomed'.
I guess your sources are different to there’s then ??
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Do you honestly think EXPERIENCE is worth more than all the values and commitment Copps has shown to our club .
what like the time he got off the team bus to go to forest
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Made some calls.
Have been told Mccann has been given permission to speak to Hull.
For those who doubt me, check my past predictions.
From radio Sheffield
Re #drfc boss Grant McCann to #HCAFC rumours. Told 'there's been no contact', club source added: 'nor would it be welcomed'.
I guess your sources are different to there’s then ??
Only posted what I was told, and they've been on the money previously, as my previous posts will testify.
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Made some calls.
Have been told Mccann has been given permission to speak to Hull.
For those who doubt me, check my past predictions.
From radio Sheffield
Re #drfc boss Grant McCann to #HCAFC rumours. Told 'there's been no contact', club source added: 'nor would it be welcomed'.
I guess your sources are different to there’s then ??
Only posted what I was told, and they've been on the money previously, as my previous posts will testify.
Let's hope your sources are wrong on this one. Partly because I'd like McCann to stay and partly because it puts an end to your "check my previous posts" catchphrase!
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Made some calls.
Have been told Mccann has been given permission to speak to Hull.
For those who doubt me, check my past predictions.
From radio Sheffield
Re #drfc boss Grant McCann to #HCAFC rumours. Told 'there's been no contact', club source added: 'nor would it be welcomed'.
I guess your sources are different to there’s then ??
Only posted what I was told, and they've been on the money previously, as my previous posts will testify.
Let's hope your sources are wrong on this one. Partly because I'd like McCann to stay and partly because it puts an end to your "check my previous posts" catchphrase!
I hope so too.
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Just checked a few odds! Not even on the list from what I can see.
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Just checked a few odds! Not even on the list from what I can see.
He's only showing on the Sky one.
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GM must know that DF kept his job despite that awful 17 match winless run.
The owners at Hull have nowhere near that much patience. Were he to take it he could be looking for another job by Christmas.
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It would be incredibly hypocritical of him to even speak with HCFC after all his talk of only wanting players "who want to be here".
The FP article does say though that any approach from another club would be rejected out of hand.
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It’s easily nipped in the bud, all he has to do is come out and say he’s going nowhere
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Think it’s time this thread was fenced off. Read my earlier posts.
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Adkins would be a decent straight swap. Hopefully a storm in a tea cup; someone somewhere might have stuck £500 on at 100/1 & brought the odds down.
Tim Ryan was 3rd favourite for a couple of days before Grant got the job. No real panic yet.
Mmmm.
We’ve got Adkins,
Super Mark Adkins.
Just don’t think you understand.
The board got their man,
Swapped him for McCann..............nah, that doesn’t fit right somehow.
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Adkins would be a decent straight swap. Hopefully a storm in a tea cup; someone somewhere might have stuck £500 on at 100/1 & brought the odds down.
Tim Ryan was 3rd favourite for a couple of days before Grant got the job. No real panic yet.
Mmmm.
We’ve got Adkins,
Super Mark Adkins.
Just don’t think you understand.
The board got their man,
Swapped him for McCann..............nah, that doesn’t fit right somehow.
might not fit because he’s called Nigel
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Adkins would be a decent straight swap. Hopefully a storm in a tea cup; someone somewhere might have stuck £500 on at 100/1 & brought the odds down.
Tim Ryan was 3rd favourite for a couple of days before Grant got the job. No real panic yet.
Mmmm.
We’ve got Adkins,
Super Mark Adkins.
Just don’t think you understand.
The board got their man,
Swapped him for McCann..............nah, that doesn’t fit right somehow.
might not fit because he’s called Nigel
Ha, so he is.
Glad you spotted that deliberate mistake.
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Why any Manager would want to go to Hull City is beyond me. They’re a club on a downward spiral. Very questionable owners, best players leaving, a dwindling fan base. Can’t really see the attraction.
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-grant-mccann-link-with-hull-city-wide-of-the-mark-177766%3famp
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
Go play with yourself MM.
Where have I panicked.
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
That’s a bit harsh!!!
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
If you agreed that everything is hunky dory that fine , so seeing players leave particularly after supposedly turning good deals down is also fine , then it’s only natural to seek answers if I do not .Yes things get said out of frustration on here but as none of us have crystal ball but can only respond to what is happening currently. Players contracts were known about by everyone since last season , so the apparent fallout is remarkable as the club achieved its targets and went down fighting all the way . However that ugly word ‘ Budget’ rears it’s head annually and if it wasn’t debated then we would assume that possibly selling our best players was also natural and a good thing. Imo the board who do fantastic job and have taken DRFC into the 21st century are to be commended. Yet only if we don’t examine the whys and wherefores can we ever get closer to excepting that it’s going to be another season of unknowns and missed opportunities. Agree or disagree I don’t care I’m saying it’s my view of what i see and that is the club will not push the boat out but pressure McCann to achieve what they won’t pay for .
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
That’s a bit harsh!!!
True, but at least he stopped worrying for 10 mins while he did his essay on "why there are no answers..!!!"
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
If you agreed that everything is hunky dory that fine , so seeing players leave particularly after supposedly turning good deals down is also fine , then it’s only natural to seek answers if I do not .Yes things get said out of frustration on here but as none of us have crystal ball but can only respond to what is happening currently. Players contracts were known about by everyone since last season , so the apparent fallout is remarkable as the club achieved its targets and went down fighting all the way . However that ugly word ‘ Budget’ rears it’s head annually and if it wasn’t debated then we would assume that possibly selling our best players was also natural and a good thing. Imo the board who do fantastic job and have taken DRFC into the 21st century are to be commended. Yet only if we don’t examine the whys and wherefores can we ever get closer to excepting that it’s going to be another season of unknowns and missed opportunities. Agree or disagree I don’t care I’m saying it’s my view of what i see and that is the club will not push the boat out but pressure McCann to achieve what they won’t pay for .
But the word “Budget” only gets spoke about by fans like your self. If by the first game of the season our team is looking weaker than last season then I’ll be in total agreement, but to start panicking about the Budget before we’ve even started signing players is crazy
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
That’s a bit harsh!!!
True, but at least he stopped worrying for 10 mins while he did his essay on "why there are no answers..!!!"
:lol:
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
That’s a bit harsh!!!
True, but at least he stopped worrying for 10 mins while he did his essay on "why there are no answers..!!!"
MM, why include me as one of those that are panicking?
If you got your head out of your jacksie for a minute and read my posts you would find that I am totally the opposite.
Of course I expect you to copy in the post where I said something about us not having a team for the first friendly but that was a tongue in cheek (where is that emoji by the way) comment aimed at those that are panicking.
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
That’s a bit harsh!!!
True, but at least he stopped worrying for 10 mins while he did his essay on "why there are no answers..!!!"
MM, why include me as one of those that are panicking?
If you got your head out of your jacksie for a minute and read my posts you would find that I am totally the opposite.
Of course I expect you to copy in the post where I said something about us not having a team for the first friendly but that was a tongue in cheek (where is that emoji by the way) comment aimed at those that are panicking.
To be fair, Hound isn’t one for complaining or panicking
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
If you agreed that everything is hunky dory that fine , so seeing players leave particularly after supposedly turning good deals down is also fine , then it’s only natural to seek answers if I do not .Yes things get said out of frustration on here but as none of us have crystal ball but can only respond to what is happening currently. Players contracts were known about by everyone since last season , so the apparent fallout is remarkable as the club achieved its targets and went down fighting all the way . However that ugly word ‘ Budget’ rears it’s head annually and if it wasn’t debated then we would assume that possibly selling our best players was also natural and a good thing. Imo the board who do fantastic job and have taken DRFC into the 21st century are to be commended. Yet only if we don’t examine the whys and wherefores can we ever get closer to excepting that it’s going to be another season of unknowns and missed opportunities. Agree or disagree I don’t care I’m saying it’s my view of what i see and that is the club will not push the boat out but pressure McCann to achieve what they won’t pay for .
But the word “Budget” only gets spoke about by fans like your self. If by the first game of the season our team is looking weaker than last season then I’ll be in total agreement, but to start panicking about the Budget before we’ve even started signing players is crazy
We are selling because we’ve put a lid on the amount that against others that we will not go above. That’s fair but so is the fallout . A player leaves to a club tha has half the crowds we have , Why ? it can only be that they valued him more than we did .
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
That’s a bit harsh!!!
True, but at least he stopped worrying for 10 mins while he did his essay on "why there are no answers..!!!"
MM, why include me as one of those that are panicking?
If you got your head out of your jacksie for a minute and read my posts you would find that I am totally the opposite.
Of course I expect you to copy in the post where I said something about us not having a team for the first friendly but that was a tongue in cheek (where is that emoji by the way) comment aimed at those that are panicking.
OK, you're off the list.............. for now :lol:
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
That’s a bit harsh!!!
True, but at least he stopped worrying for 10 mins while he did his essay on "why there are no answers..!!!"
MM, why include me as one of those that are panicking?
If you got your head out of your jacksie for a minute and read my posts you would find that I am totally the opposite.
Of course I expect you to copy in the post where I said something about us not having a team for the first friendly but that was a tongue in cheek (where is that emoji by the way) comment aimed at those that are panicking.
OK, you're off the list.............. for now :lol:
Good job mate. :boxing:
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Good job our manager is McCann then. Was worried there for a second...
Pedantic Kitson. Would you like me to edit it, just for you?
No but try harder. It’s not that difficult to master is it? You’re just embarrassing yourself.
How's that exactly?
By missing one letter from someone's name?
I thought you'd get involved in sticking up on behalf of the negative bell ends society. Like flies round a turd.
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
If you agreed that everything is hunky dory that fine , so seeing players leave particularly after supposedly turning good deals down is also fine , then it’s only natural to seek answers if I do not .Yes things get said out of frustration on here but as none of us have crystal ball but can only respond to what is happening currently. Players contracts were known about by everyone since last season , so the apparent fallout is remarkable as the club achieved its targets and went down fighting all the way . However that ugly word ‘ Budget’ rears it’s head annually and if it wasn’t debated then we would assume that possibly selling our best players was also natural and a good thing. Imo the board who do fantastic job and have taken DRFC into the 21st century are to be commended. Yet only if we don’t examine the whys and wherefores can we ever get closer to excepting that it’s going to be another season of unknowns and missed opportunities. Agree or disagree I don’t care I’m saying it’s my view of what i see and that is the club will not push the boat out but pressure McCann to achieve what they won’t pay for .
Here's the thing though... It's NEVER hunky dory for you. All you do is constantly, and I mean constantly, live in a state of panic and negativity. It matters not a jot what the club does. You're Private Fraser. It's tiresome.
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
If you agreed that everything is hunky dory that fine , so seeing players leave particularly after supposedly turning good deals down is also fine , then it’s only natural to seek answers if I do not .Yes things get said out of frustration on here but as none of us have crystal ball but can only respond to what is happening currently. Players contracts were known about by everyone since last season , so the apparent fallout is remarkable as the club achieved its targets and went down fighting all the way . However that ugly word ‘ Budget’ rears it’s head annually and if it wasn’t debated then we would assume that possibly selling our best players was also natural and a good thing. Imo the board who do fantastic job and have taken DRFC into the 21st century are to be commended. Yet only if we don’t examine the whys and wherefores can we ever get closer to excepting that it’s going to be another season of unknowns and missed opportunities. Agree or disagree I don’t care I’m saying it’s my view of what i see and that is the club will not push the boat out but pressure McCann to achieve what they won’t pay for .
Here's the thing though... It's NEVER hunky dory for you. All you do is constantly, and I mean constantly, live in a state of panic and negativity. It matters not a jot what the club does. You're Private Fraser. It's tiresome.
tough !!
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Can someone do a poll for people to vote and decide who is the biggest panic merchant on the VSC...... since-1969 and drfchound have got to be front runners surely...
If you agreed that everything is hunky dory that fine , so seeing players leave particularly after supposedly turning good deals down is also fine , then it’s only natural to seek answers if I do not .Yes things get said out of frustration on here but as none of us have crystal ball but can only respond to what is happening currently. Players contracts were known about by everyone since last season , so the apparent fallout is remarkable as the club achieved its targets and went down fighting all the way . However that ugly word ‘ Budget’ rears it’s head annually and if it wasn’t debated then we would assume that possibly selling our best players was also natural and a good thing. Imo the board who do fantastic job and have taken DRFC into the 21st century are to be commended. Yet only if we don’t examine the whys and wherefores can we ever get closer to excepting that it’s going to be another season of unknowns and missed opportunities. Agree or disagree I don’t care I’m saying it’s my view of what i see and that is the club will not push the boat out but pressure McCann to achieve what they won’t pay for .
But the word “Budget” only gets spoke about by fans like your self. If by the first game of the season our team is looking weaker than last season then I’ll be in total agreement, but to start panicking about the Budget before we’ve even started signing players is crazy
We are selling because we’ve put a lid on the amount that against others that we will not go above. That’s fair but so is the fallout . A player leaves to a club tha has half the crowds we have , Why ? it can only be that they valued him more than we did .
And that's their perogative. I'm sure we valued Halliday more than Cambridge and were prepared to pay him more to get him, it's what happens in football. Why so much drama!!!
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McCann is wise to let this be till tomorrow. No comment by then and it risks throwing current player negotiations to the wall.
The bottom line will be how much money they'd be offering, it could be irrestistable. I wouldn't blame him if he left. I'd hope the club would get substantial compensation, and then we move on.
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He’s just been talking all over the media about how money shouldn’t be the first thing players think about.
Would make himself look a little silly if he left us because of the money on offer
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He would go up a division though so is also a career move (albeit they are a mess). He would look a bit bad though.
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McCanns odds have dropped from 1.73 to 1.53.
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McCanns odds have dropped from 1.73 to 1.53.
And thats after radio Sheff claim Rovers say,there has been no contact and it will be unwelcome if there is and the free press say rumours are wide of the mark,yet odds shorten a little,bit strange.
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McCanns odds have dropped from 1.73 to 1.53.
And thats after radio Sheff claim Rovers say,there has been no contact and it will be unwelcome if there is and the free press say rumours are wide of the mark,yet odds shorten a little,bit strange.
Yep, not looking great at this point is it? As you say things arent stacking up.
That being said, even now i would still be suprised if he went to Hull.
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I personally think Hull will end up with Gary Monk after his sacking yesterday.
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Why is there no official statement on the Donny website?????
We only have a few lines in the local paper, which can't be considered reliable!!!!
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Dude, it's 7.30,the news only broke late afternoon yesterday.
I would expect an official statement sometime after nine o'clock.
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He’s not going to Hull City. It’s unsubstantiated guess work by a bookie. Rovers have said there’s been absolutely no approach. There’s nothing at all to back this up. Hull are being connected with loads of Managers, from the guy at Hibs to Sol Campbell to Gary Monk.
Stop panicking
Besides, Hull City won’t recruit any manager where they’d be required to pay compensation.
Christ, it’s nice to see the English mantra of ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’ has bypassed Donny.
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Do you honestly think EXPERIENCE is worth more than all the values and commitment Copps has shown to our club .
Yes. I've been committed to Rovers longer than Copps and I'd be an awful manager.
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He’s not going to Hull City. It’s unsubstantiated guess work by a bookie. Rovers have said there’s been absolutely no approach. There’s nothing at all to back this up. Hull are being connected with loads of Managers, from the guy at Hibs to Sol Campbell to Gary Monk.
Stop panicking
Besides, Hull City won’t recruit any manager where they’d be required to pay compensation.
Christ, it’s nice to see the English mantra of ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’ has bypassed Donny.
To be honest HH even i panicked a bit when i saw the ‘odds on’ being quoted on McCann.
Question is bookies don’t drop too many clangers do they. Where are these odds coming from?
Either someone has put a huge amount on him or they are being passed false info.
What could another reason be other than he has actually gone for an interview.
Please tell me i have got it wrong on that last sentence.
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He’s not going to Hull City. It’s unsubstantiated guess work by a bookie. Rovers have said there’s been absolutely no approach. There’s nothing at all to back this up. Hull are being connected with loads of Managers, from the guy at Hibs to Sol Campbell to Gary Monk.
Stop panicking
Besides, Hull City won’t recruit any manager where they’d be required to pay compensation.
Christ, it’s nice to see the English mantra of ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’ has bypassed Donny.
McCann was ‘unavailable’ for his usual press conference with the DFP yesterday and the Hulls owners have said they are willing to pay comp.
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He’s not going to Hull City. It’s unsubstantiated guess work by a bookie. Rovers have said there’s been absolutely no approach. There’s nothing at all to back this up. Hull are being connected with loads of Managers, from the guy at Hibs to Sol Campbell to Gary Monk.
Stop panicking
Besides, Hull City won’t recruit any manager where they’d be required to pay compensation.
Christ, it’s nice to see the English mantra of ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’ has bypassed Donny.
McCann was ‘unavailable’ for his usual press conference with the DFP yesterday and the Hulls owners have said they are willing to pay comp.
McCann's normal press conference is held on a Thursday.
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I would be flabbergasted if he was even remotely interested in the Hull job to be honest.
Club in decline under current owners. Attendances in free fall. Etc etc.
I think he is on a work in progress at DRFC and can’t see him going anywhere at all unless a “Good Club” ( well run club) like Rovers come in for him and make an offer he simply can’t turn down.
I don’t usually panic but those odds i saw this morning did make me sit up a bit.
I do think the bookies may have got some poor info on this one.
Hopefully we get a statement from GM refuting the speculation today.
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I would be flabbergasted if he was even remotely interested in the Hull job to be honest.
Club in decline under current owners. Attendances in free fall. Etc etc.
I think he is on a work in progress at DRFC and can’t see him going anywhere at all unless a “Good Club” ( well run club) like Rovers come in for him and make an offer he simply can’t turn down.
I don’t usually panic but those odds i saw this morning did make me sit up a bit.
I do think the bookies may have got some poor info on this one.
Hopefully we get a statement from GM refuting the speculation today.
Same here. I had a worry at first when I saw the odds. Then after looking into it a bit I realised there’s nothing substantial in it except somebody, somewhere has had a big wager!
The facts are:
Rovers have had no contact
We’ve warned Hull off
Plenty of other Managers are also being linked
It even caught out the press in Hull that his name was put forward
As you rightly say, Hull are a club with big problems. The fact Nigel Adkins left after he’d been touting himself for the Hull job for years tells you the club is terribly run
There’s plenty of reasons to stay at the Rovers
So, based purely on the facts there’s no reason to think he’s going so let’s not worry until we know more. (If there is more to know)
Stranger things have happened though
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He’s not going to Hull City. It’s unsubstantiated guess work by a bookie. Rovers have said there’s been absolutely no approach. There’s nothing at all to back this up. Hull are being connected with loads of Managers, from the guy at Hibs to Sol Campbell to Gary Monk.
Stop panicking
Besides, Hull City won’t recruit any manager where they’d be required to pay compensation.
Christ, it’s nice to see the English mantra of ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’ has bypassed Donny.
McCann was ‘unavailable’ for his usual press conference with the DFP yesterday and the Hulls owners have said they are willing to pay comp.
McCann's normal press conference is held on a Thursday.
FYI - https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-grant-mccann-link-with-hull-city-wide-of-the-mark-177766
DFP confirming he was unavailable for their usual press conference on Tuesday.
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
Could be anything. It seems weird that he was unavailable (which I would imagine would be in the day) and then it comes out in the evening that he is a strong favourite for the Hull job.
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
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Just me who doesn't see the point in discussing stuff like this, where he might have been yesterday instead of press conference, why he might be fav etc etc. What will be will be! Let's just see what happens. I think he'll stay, but what can we do.
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Agreed, Move
One day, he wont be here.
That is certain.
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
Not too busy to talk to you 'several times' though SM.
When they are 'beavering away' as you put it why don't you let them get on with it as well?
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
Not too busy to talk to you 'several times' though SM.
When they are 'beavering away' as you put it why don't you let them get on with it as well?
Bit harsh there Lifelong
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
Not too busy to talk to you 'several times' though SM.
When they are 'beavering away' as you put it why don't you let them get on with it as well?
You're a clown. Did I say I'd rung them?
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Luke Thornhill, Media manager for the club, responded to me on Twitter with this regarding McCann being unavailable today:
"Grant didn’t do his chat on Tues so we could avoid news stories other than our signings this week. Should have the first confirmed today after concluding paperwork. No conspiracy."
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He’s not going to Hull City. It’s unsubstantiated guess work by a bookie. Rovers have said there’s been absolutely no approach. There’s nothing at all to back this up. Hull are being connected with loads of Managers, from the guy at Hibs to Sol Campbell to Gary Monk.
Stop panicking
Besides, Hull City won’t recruit any manager where they’d be required to pay compensation.
Christ, it’s nice to see the English mantra of ‘Keep Calm & Carry On’ has bypassed Donny.
McCann was ‘unavailable’ for his usual press conference with the DFP yesterday and the Hulls owners have said they are willing to pay comp.
McCann's normal press conference is held on a Thursday.
FYI - https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-grant-mccann-link-with-hull-city-wide-of-the-mark-177766
DFP confirming he was unavailable for their usual press conference on Tuesday.
Try this explanation from the clubs media team;
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Note the plural - “signingS”.
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Surely not one out and two in!!???
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Luke Thornhill, Media manager for the club, responded to me on Twitter with this regarding McCann being unavailable today:
"Grant didn’t do his chat on Tues so we could avoid news stories other than our signings this week. Should have the first confirmed today after concluding paperwork. No conspiracy."
all it says is that they didn't want the story of McCann leaving to get in the way of the story of the new signings.....................
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
Not too busy to talk to you 'several times' though SM.
When they are 'beavering away' as you put it why don't you let them get on with it as well?
You're a clown. Did I say I'd rung them?
Not sure I said you had rung them either.
So who's the Coco?
It was intended as a light-hearted remark, but you've instantly bitten as usual.
Don't worry I do realise they are constantly in touch with you, which is only right as you are very important.
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
Not too busy to talk to you 'several times' though SM.
When they are 'beavering away' as you put it why don't you let them get on with it as well?
You're a clown. Did I say I'd rung them?
Not sure I said you had rung them either.
So who's the Coco?
It was intended as a light-hearted remark, but you've instantly bitten as usual.
Don't worry I do realise they are constantly in touch with you, which is only right as you are very important.
Well he's more important to us fans than you.
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
Not too busy to talk to you 'several times' though SM.
When they are 'beavering away' as you put it why don't you let them get on with it as well?
You're a clown. Did I say I'd rung them?
Not sure I said you had rung them either.
So who's the Coco?
It was intended as a light-hearted remark, but you've instantly bitten as usual.
Don't worry I do realise they are constantly in touch with you, which is only right as you are very important.
Well he's more important to us fans than you.
Which fans?
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Most sensible grounded Rovers fans
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All the work Martin does for DRFC and the FSF is completely voluntary. I think that is admirable.
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Most sensible grounded Rovers fans
And the rest don't matter?
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Note the plural - “signingS”.
I like plural when it comes to signings, just hope the ink doesn’t run out to soon!
COYR
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Middleton next maybe?
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Most sensible grounded Rovers fans
And the rest don't matter?
Of course the rest matter. I've headed up an organisation for near on 20 years that has a membership in excess of 500,000 and had to defend a lot of them on numerous occasions, including umpteen DRFC fans. I've more than done my bit.
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
Not too busy to talk to you 'several times' though SM.
When they are 'beavering away' as you put it why don't you let them get on with it as well?
You're a clown. Did I say I'd rung them?
Not sure I said you had rung them either.
So who's the Coco?
It was intended as a light-hearted remark, but you've instantly bitten as usual.
Don't worry I do realise they are constantly in touch with you, which is only right as you are very important.
Yep, I am. The work we do carries on throughout the summer, no rest for the wicked and all that.
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All the work Martin does for DRFC and the FSF is completely voluntary. I think that is admirable.
Cheers Steve. I give up all of my spare time and a bit more than that as well. And it is mine to give up, my choice. I spent last night chairing a meeting with reps from all SY clubs, and Monday I spent a few hours chatting to senior officers from SY Police, which will benefit all football fans in SY in the near future. Watch this space.
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Most sensible grounded Rovers fans
And the rest don't matter?
Where have I said the rest don't matter?
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Odds dropped further to 1.44. f**k.
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Most sensible grounded Rovers fans
And the rest don't matter?
Is someones mask slipping 😜
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
Not too busy to talk to you 'several times' though SM.
When they are 'beavering away' as you put it why don't you let them get on with it as well?
You're a clown. Did I say I'd rung them?
Not sure I said you had rung them either.
So who's the Coco?
It was intended as a light-hearted remark, but you've instantly bitten as usual.
Don't worry I do realise they are constantly in touch with you, which is only right as you are very important.
Yep, I am. The work we do carries on throughout the summer, no rest for the wicked and all that.
You must have been a very naughty boy in a previous life, Martin ;)
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Hull Daily Mail confirmed that Hull City have approached Rovers about McCann today.
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Leon Wobschall of the Yorkshire Post says that there have been informal discussions between the two clubs but no formal approach yet.
Maybe I'm being naive but I honestly don't think he'd go, unless Adkins told McCann it would be a brilliant move for him. Something I'd be confused by considering the fact Adkins has just walked out of the place.
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Two recent comments from McCann, stand out for me, both contradict each other
1) We don’t want people that don’t want to be here
2) Come here do well and earn your big money move
Which one is it Grant?
The lack of comment from him s only fueling more speculation
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Two recent comments from McCann, stand out for me, both contradict each other
1) We don’t want people that don’t want to be here
2) Come here do well and earn your big money move
Which one is it Grant?
The lack of comment from him s only fueling more speculation
Presumably you’d want to come and do well and want to play to put yourself in the run unit for a big move?
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There’s obviously more to it than the comments that have come from the club.
It would’ve been nipped in the bud today with a statement if there was nothing in it
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Two recent comments from McCann, stand out for me, both contradict each other
1) We don’t want people that don’t want to be here
2) Come here do well and earn your big money move
Which one is it Grant?
The lack of comment from him s only fueling more speculation
Presumably you’d want to come and do well and want to play to put yourself in the run unit for a big move?
Yes, so does that apply to his situation
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Why on earth would the club or Grant McCann make a statement/comment if there has been no formal approach?
Quite feasibly the club could accept an approach for him, he could go there and meet with Hull City and then decide it's not for him based on who he'd be working for, budgets, salary, prospects for the future, or any number of things. Nobody can rule anything out either way at the moment as no approach has been made, so why would there be a statement from any party?
Why fans think that they are entitled to know every conversation or movement regarding their football club is a source of bafflement to me.
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Are we allowed to panic yet?
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Are we allowed to panic yet?
Not yet, no.
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I think Grant McCann is doing a great job here and would be gutted to see him leave, but the most annoying thing about this would be the timing if it was to happen.
I hope the board have a few ideas up their sleeve as to who they'd like to go for if this does happen. Not saying it will, but it never hurts to have a contingency plan.
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If anything is to happen it need to be sorted soon.
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Are we allowed to panic yet?
Not yet, no.
I’d sooner you say no not at all
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Looks like what I was told yesterday was correct after all
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Looks like what I was told yesterday was correct after all
Go on, I'll bite. What was you told yesterday?
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Going on our previous history of how long it takes us to appoint someone, I would say the time has already passed.
All GM had to do is confirm his position.
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Looks like what I was told yesterday was correct after all
Go on, I'll bite. What was you told yesterday?
Earlier in this thread. That'll he will be talking to Hull
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Are we allowed to panic yet?
Not yet, no.
I’d sooner you say no not at all
You can't say that, this is football, things can and do change very quickly.
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Am I getting lost in a sea of internet turds or something here but didn't we hear from someone, somewhere yesterday that an approach would be ''rejected straight away" and today we learn they are having discussions.
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Looks like what I was told yesterday was correct after all
Go on, I'll bite. What was you told yesterday?
Earlier in this thread. That'll he will be talking to Hull
We'll see. Hull are casting their net very wide, my understanding is there's a good half a dozen names in the frame. That doesn't mean they'll all be interviewed, or that the half a dozen will even want to be interviewed. So currently it's speculation by certain individuals.
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Am I getting lost in a sea of internet turds or something here but didn't we hear from someone, somewhere yesterday that an approach would be ''rejected straight away" and today we learn they are having discussions.
Nobody's confirmed discussions are taking place. Again, it's speculation at this point.
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If he did leave I would be absolutely gobsmacked! I can’t understand why any Manager would want to go to Hull City at the moment.
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Am I getting lost in a sea of internet turds or something here but didn't we hear from someone, somewhere yesterday that an approach would be ''rejected straight away" and today we learn they are having discussions.
Nobody's confirmed discussions are taking place. Again, it's speculation at this point.
Hoping it's all resolved quickly either way. It would be a disaster
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Two recent comments from McCann, stand out for me, both contradict each other
1) We don’t want people that don’t want to be here
2) Come here do well and earn your big money move
Which one is it Grant?
The lack of comment from him s only fueling more speculation
Fully agree with that last sentence.
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It will smack a bit of double standards after all he's said in the media, this last few days.
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What is good for the goose is good for the gander!!!
If GM is going for an interview for the job at Hull can we not invite good canditates for the managers job at Donny at the same time?
After all "I only want Rovers players/manager who want to be here".
Its all a game.
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What is good for the goose is good for the gander!!!
If GM is going for an interview for the job at Hull can we not invite good canditates for the managers job at Donny at the same time?
After all "I only want Rovers players/manager who want to be here".
Its all a game.
Well, yes why not.
We have to look after ourselves don’t we.
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Why on earth would the club or Grant McCann make a statement/comment if there has been no formal approach?
Quite feasibly the club could accept an approach for him, he could go there and meet with Hull City and then decide it's not for him based on who he'd be working for, budgets, salary, prospects for the future, or any number of things. Nobody can rule anything out either way at the moment as no approach has been made, so why would there be a statement from any party?
Why fans think that they are entitled to know every conversation or movement regarding their football club is a source of bafflement to me.
To end all this speculation
Nothing to do with fans wanting to know the ins and outs,
Wouldn’t take much for McCann to come out and say he’s not interested in going there as he’s got a job to do here.
It’s not an unusual thing to happen.
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Why on earth would the club or Grant McCann make a statement/comment if there has been no formal approach?
Quite feasibly the club could accept an approach for him, he could go there and meet with Hull City and then decide it's not for him based on who he'd be working for, budgets, salary, prospects for the future, or any number of things. Nobody can rule anything out either way at the moment as no approach has been made, so why would there be a statement from any party?
Why fans think that they are entitled to know every conversation or movement regarding their football club is a source of bafflement to me.
To end all this speculation
Nothing to do with fans wanting to know the ins and outs,
Wouldn’t take much for McCann to come out and say he’s not interested in going there as he’s got a job to do here.
It’s not an unusual thing to happen.
I agree, and the timing is awful, he’s just dismantled half of our play off team
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Odds have now dropped even further to 1.29. Looking forward to the Hull at home pre season friendly.
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Odds have now dropped even further to 1.29. Looking forward to the Hull at home pre season friendly.
I wonder which dugout McCann will be in.
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If he goes, he goes, no one is bigger than the club. I don’t want him to go, especially to a team like Hull with all their problems. We will have to wait and see then move on, whichever way it pans out
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If he goes, he goes, no one is bigger than the club. I don’t want him to go, especially to a team like Hull with all their problems. We will have to wait and see then move on, whichever way it pans out
I would like him to stay, especially after what he achieved with the team.
However, as others have said, the timing is crap for us, especially as he has dismantled a good team, telling us that he only wants players who want to play for DRFC.
If he was to leave now after saying all that it would be very poor from him, double standards.
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Are we allowed to panic yet?
Not yet, no.
Well nothing at all from the club or mcann is aleiviating any concerns.
I'm not surprised though
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Last night I wasn't worried. Now I am. Statement from McCann saying he isn't interested would go a long way.
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Why on earth would the club or Grant McCann make a statement/comment if there has been no formal approach?
Quite feasibly the club could accept an approach for him, he could go there and meet with Hull City and then decide it's not for him based on who he'd be working for, budgets, salary, prospects for the future, or any number of things. Nobody can rule anything out either way at the moment as no approach has been made, so why would there be a statement from any party?
Why fans think that they are entitled to know every conversation or movement regarding their football club is a source of bafflement to me.
To end all this speculation
Nothing to do with fans wanting to know the ins and outs,
Wouldn’t take much for McCann to come out and say he’s not interested in going there as he’s got a job to do here.
It’s not an unusual thing to happen.
Why would he do that? He might be interested? :laugh:
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Exactly
So by not saying anything he’s telling us he is interested
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He might be interested. Doesn’t mean he’d end up going or that Hull City would pick him vs other candidates.
As it stands there is no real news. I wouldn’t expect any official word from the club or the manager until there is actually something to report.
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Exactly
So by not saying anything he’s telling us he is interested
No, by not saying anything, he’s not saying anything..
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Exactly
So by not saying anything he’s telling us he is interested
No, by not saying anything, he’s not saying anything..
Not really no,
Often when managers are linked with other jobs they come out and say they aren’t interested as they have a big job on here etc etc.
The point is if he wanted to nip the speculation in the bud he could do so very quickly.
Can’t be good for players about to sign either all this
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“All this”?
It’s only just been confirmed in the press that Hull are interested within the past couple of hours. Before that it was pure unfounded speculation.
How f**king quick do you want a statement to be issued? Christ.
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Speculation has been going on since yesterday lunchtime cocker
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Why on earth would the club or Grant McCann make a statement/comment if there has been no formal approach?
Quite feasibly the club could accept an approach for him, he could go there and meet with Hull City and then decide it's not for him based on who he'd be working for, budgets, salary, prospects for the future, or any number of things. Nobody can rule anything out either way at the moment as no approach has been made, so why would there be a statement from any party?
Why fans think that they are entitled to know every conversation or movement regarding their football club is a source of bafflement to me.
To end all this speculation
Nothing to do with fans wanting to know the ins and outs,
Wouldn’t take much for McCann to come out and say he’s not interested in going there as he’s got a job to do here.
It’s not an unusual thing to happen.
I agree, and the timing is awful, he’s just dismantled half of our play off team
Filo, GM hasn’t dismantled half our team. 3 were on loan, 3 were wanting more money than either he thought they were worth or more than the club were prepared to pay ( not in the wage structure ) or both those.
I am pretty sure he won’t be going anywhere anyway.
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Exactly
So by not saying anything he’s telling us he is interested
No, by not saying anything, he’s not saying anything..
Not really no,
Often when managers are linked with other jobs they come out and say they aren’t interested as they have a big job on here etc etc.
The point is if he wanted to nip the speculation in the bud he could do so very quickly.
Can’t be good for players about to sign either all this
I hope he does go just to shut you up......
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Speculation has been going on since yesterday lunchtime cocker
Exactly, speculation.
How many clubs/managers make official statements based on speculation? Not very often. More to the point, how can they comment on speculation until something actually happens, i.e. Hull telling McCann what their plans are so he can decide if it’s for him or not? “Cocker”
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Exactly
So by not saying anything he’s telling us he is interested
No, by not saying anything, he’s not saying anything..
Not really no,
Often when managers are linked with other jobs they come out and say they aren’t interested as they have a big job on here etc etc.
The point is if he wanted to nip the speculation in the bud he could do so very quickly.
Can’t be good for players about to sign either all this
Still speculation. No comment means no comment..
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Tend to agree, the silence fuels it and it's a huge blow to lose him at this very moment in the window too.
I really hope he stays, really do. I guess we cant complain if he is ambitious and wants to move up a level but it would be disappointing. Equally it wouldn't in my opinion be his best move. A good season here and his stock gets higher. So far he has achieved not a huge amount so is still a risk.
Would I take a punt on him if I was Hull though? Probably yes.
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Never said anything about official statements. Although People were saying yesterday they expected a statement this morning, denyng an approach had been made. Unofficially on Twitter the media team have said there’s nothing in it but then media in Hull say he has been approached. Therefore if our club is saying one thing and Hull are saying another it needs clearing up
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Media in Hull, or their club.?
We have speculation and b*llocks every close season. I don’t get this obsession these days that some fans want information and statements yesterday.!
What will be will be..
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The way many of you are turning against GM any one would have thought he had already gone.
A bit of perspective needed i think.
This is all speculation with no substance whatsoever as usual.
I am sure some statement nipping this in the bud will be made tomorrow.
It needs to be thats for sure even if only to close this thread down.
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After a great season it’s one step forward and two back for us IF McCann goes.
There’s no one really to blame. Clubs our size are always vulnerable to these situations and we have to deal with the challenge.
Either way I agree that this speculation will have done us some harm. Behind the scenes the players will know what has happened and it may take away McCanns authority over the players.
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Agree with last post. GM is our manager and has proved a good one. Looking at making signings for the club, our club, not Hull’s
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Oh isn’t the close season fun.
Much better than the real football season. :crying: :facepalm: :headbang: :crying: :facepalm: :headbang:
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Aren’t the players on holidays.?
How would they know what’s going on with the manager, unless he tells them.??
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Aren’t the players on holidays.?
How would they know what’s going on with the manager, unless he tells them.??
This internet thing works everywhere I believe....
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The way many of you are turning against GM any one would have thought he had already gone.
A bit of perspective needed i think.
This is all speculation with no substance whatsoever as usual.
I am sure some statement nipping this in the bud will be made tomorrow.
It needs to be thats for sure even if only to close this thread down.
“All speculation and no substance”
It’s not though is it? The two clubs have been in discussions.
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Media in Hull, or their club.?
We have speculation and b*llocks every close season. I don’t get this obsession these days that some fans want information and statements yesterday.!
What will be will be..
Who’s wanting information?
Just stating if McCann wanted to end the speculation he could do.
He’s on twitter all the time.
And if we’ve two or theee players lined up then it’s obviously going to be unnerving for them
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The way many of you are turning against GM any one would have thought he had already gone.
A bit of perspective needed i think.
This is all speculation with no substance whatsoever as usual.
I am sure some statement nipping this in the bud will be made tomorrow.
It needs to be thats for sure even if only to close this thread down.
“All speculation and no substance”
It’s not though is it? The two clubs have been in discussions.
No they haven't.
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Media in Hull, or their club.?
We have speculation and b*llocks every close season. I don’t get this obsession these days that some fans want information and statements yesterday.!
What will be will be..
Who’s wanting information?
Just stating if McCann wanted to end the speculation he could do.
He’s on twitter all the time.
And if we’ve two or three players lined up then it’s obviously going to be unnerving for them
It didn't seem to make Reece James nervy , surely GM would have been honest with him.
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Yes but that may have been sorted a couple of days ago
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The way many of you are turning against GM any one would have thought he had already gone.
A bit of perspective needed i think.
This is all speculation with no substance whatsoever as usual.
I am sure some statement nipping this in the bud will be made tomorrow.
It needs to be thats for sure even if only to close this thread down.
“All speculation and no substance”
It’s not though is it? The two clubs have been in discussions.
Has that been made official by the club? Genuine question. If it has then ok.
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If the signing of James was done yesterday or today then why would he say that he had signed because of GM and CB ambition for the club they sold it to him.
https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2019/june/james-impressed-by-mccanns-ambition/
McCann also said https://www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk/news/2019/june/mccann-pleased-to-secure-james-signing/
So if McCann goes then all the signings we were going to make will be having second thoughts at best.
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2/7 now on skybet.
https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/sport/football/doncaster-rovers-hull-city-want-to-speak-to-grant-mccann-about-managers-job-but-no-approach-made-so-far-199591
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So even the bookies are saying there is no approach yet,.??
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So even the bookies are saying there is no approach yet,.??
Free press isn’t a bookie
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Worryingly this does seem to be gathering pace.
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Sorry I misread the previous post, the poster quoted odds then the link.
Either way, that still says no approach..
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
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Remember when odriscoll was odds on for Burnley. Then he turned up to their interview and interviewed them 😂
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
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Aren’t the players on holidays.?
How would they know what’s going on with the manager, unless he tells them.??
They could be on holiday in Bridlington and that’s not far from Hull.
Just saying....
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He would be rather daft to go and work for the allams
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Aren’t the players on holidays.?
How would they know what’s going on with the manager, unless he tells them.??
This internet thing works everywhere I believe....
So where on the internet at the moment does it say what’s going on at the club on private.?
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
How or why would you be privvy to that information?
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
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Enlighten me?
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
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There are some proper fairies on here tonight. If he leaves, he leaves! If we get someone in quick sharp then we are not so much worse off in terms of time than last close season when the last bloke left.
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Exactly if he leaves so be it. If he doesn’t so be it
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https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/grant-mccann-hull-city-manager-2996167
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There are some proper fairies on here tonight. If he leaves, he leaves! If we get someone in quick sharp then we are not so much worse off in terms of time than last close season when the last bloke left.
Other than we’ve probably got half as many players
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“not so much worse off in terms of TIME”
Read the words on the page, not those in your head.
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
How or why would you be privvy to that information?
As a Supporters Board member I'm entitled to ask questions of this nature.
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https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/grant-mccann-hull-city-manager-2996167
Interesting that they reckon we have a low budget. Wonder what's made them think that?
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
It's still speculation though.
I'm not saying that Hull are not interested in GM, as they are in a number of other people, but I do know that discussions have not taken place between the clubs.
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“not so much worse off in terms of TIME”
Read the words on the page, not those in your head.
😂 what relevance does that have.
We could have one player but at least it’s no later than last year.
Odd
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You continue to need help. Specialist, professional help. Good luck in getting what you need.
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Just adding to the speculation, though, SM, is this bookies odds thing, where they just seem to be getting shorter. They are usually on the ball with these sorts of things (excuse the turn of phrase,).
I realise it doesn't mean anything, but it's being fuelled by something? Please don't tell me it's GM's agent ( :facepalm:). Joking, of course.
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You continue to need help. Specialist, professional help. Good luck in getting what you need.
You continue to post the most absurd drivel on here.
You never ever fail
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You continue to need help. Specialist, professional help. Good luck in getting what you need.
You continue to post the most absurd drivel on here.
You never ever fail
There are people who can help you. Reach out to them.
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The fact you feel I need help is a massive compliment
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Just adding to the speculation, though, SM, is this bookies odds thing, where they just seem to be getting shorter. They are usually on the ball with these sorts of things (excuse the turn of phrase,).
I realise it doesn't mean anything, but it's being fuelled by something? Please don't tell me it's GM's agent ( :facepalm:). Joking, of course.
It could be, but if it is then it's completely unprofessional and won't sit well with the club.
I've seen all the posts about the clubs discussing this, I've seen posts about GM being in Hull today, none of that is true. GB has been elsewhere all day and GM has been working his socks off on finalising a few deals.
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If GM leaves then we are worse off then last year.
Grant brought in three loanees, 2 very good 1 useless and 1 signing useless plus agreed to continue with Crawford signing.
We have 12 first team squad members at the moment and one or two of them could go if the money is right. So although GM did well last season and in some peoples eyes can walk on water. If he goes then we are in worst position than last year. With still at least 6 positions still to fill.
But if he goes and I hope he does not then what he said about players are come here work hard improve yourself and money will come when you move on. So he came here he worked hard on a budget that was not one of the best in the league, put a side together that was very competitive and if goes he get his reward in an higher league.
So it appears we may be a club we’re players and managers can grow but we stay still while they move on.
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Right then, I don't want to say too much, as it's not for me to say, and I'm not prepared to reveal my source, although my neighbour's dog has just had his car washed. McCann isn't going to Hull.
There, you can sleep easy now.
If you don't believe me, just think back to that time I told you all that we were going to have daylight on Wednesday, right wasn't I???
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
I don't need to tell myself anything to make me sleep better at night. However it seems to me that you need to feel as though you know everything that's happening at the club and need to let people think you do to make you sleep better at night!! You're a classic bullsh!££er.
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If Hull City want McCann, with the extra revenue you get in the Championship, they could quite easily offer to treble his wages, nobody would turn that down, especially in such a volatile profession.
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Don't think he will go , not the right time or club. Saunders got his fingers burnt when he went to Wolves. What's he doing now?!
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Got a feeling today will be a big day in all this.
Come on Grant, finish what you’ve started here!
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
I don't need to tell myself anything to make me sleep better at night. However it seems to me that you need to feel as though you know everything that's happening at the club and need to let people think you do to make you sleep better at night!! You're a classic bullsh!££er.
What have I said that is bullshit?
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
I don't need to tell myself anything to make me sleep better at night. However it seems to me that you need to feel as though you know everything that's happening at the club and need to let people think you do to make you sleep better at night!! You're a classic bullsh!££er.
What have I said that is bullshit?
Pretty much everything
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
I don't need to tell myself anything to make me sleep better at night. However it seems to me that you need to feel as though you know everything that's happening at the club and need to let people think you do to make you sleep better at night!! You're a classic bullsh!££er.
What have I said that is bullshit?
Pretty much everything
So saying Rowe and Andrew were leaving before it happened? I guess that was bullshit.
Saying Andrew had a different version of events. That was bullshit?
Dry your eyes, muppet.
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Go on then... Give us some good ITK stuff. Not some depressive shit.
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Was it you saying Rowe was leaving in January? Out of contract at the end of the season, hardly rocket science.
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Andrew leaving was the worst kept secret, discussions with him and agent were cut off a long time ago. It was odds on that T. Rowe was leaving because he told people at the Sponsors lunch, which was all of 2 months ago. Alfie Beestin said pretty much the same thing on the same day.
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Andrew leaving was the worst kept secret, discussions with him and agent were cut off a long time ago. It was odds on that T. Rowe was leaving because he told people at the Sponsors lunch, which was all of 2 months ago. Alfie Beestin said pretty much the same thing on the same day.
If it was such common knowledge, why did no one else post it on here?
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And if you are in the know with the other side of the Andrew story, you don’t feel the need to elaborate properly..
That’s why folks get pissed off - not because there will be two sides to a story..
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And if you are in the know with the other side of the Andrew story, you don’t feel the need to elaborate properly..
That’s why folks get pissed off - not because there will be two sides to a story..
It isn't my place to say. He said he had a different version, then the day after he also posted this on Twitter. It's family related, i'm guessing he doesn't want it plastered all over the internet.
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Why does everyone get so annoyed when people have inside information?
I was told in December by someone who’s close to tommy Rowe that he wouldn’t be renewing his contract and posted it in the rumour mill as it was a rumour but also just got people kicking up a fuss.
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Andrew leaving was the worst kept secret, discussions with him and agent were cut off a long time ago. It was odds on that T. Rowe was leaving because he told people at the Sponsors lunch, which was all of 2 months ago. Alfie Beestin said pretty much the same thing on the same day.
If it was such common knowledge, why did no one else post it on here?
Because other people on here aren't so attention seeking as you ?
Question for you as you 'seem' to know so much. Do you work at the club or know someone that does because I don't think that would go down very well. Hardly professional if you do.
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The problem with 'inside information' is
1. Why have you been told something is there an agenda? Could be a disgruntled person an agent etc etc. Particularly in football!
2. Is it true, has it changed?
3. Are you causing problems passing that on?
4. If it's just timing, why does it always have to be me first, me first?
The news will all come out in time, but the modern world and modern news has created a thirst for fast news and rumours, particularly in football.
Back to the topic of Mccann, all quiet this morning, that has to be a good thing.
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the bookies are more often wrong on the new manager of teams in fact I can’t remember last time they actually got 1 right
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Why does everyone get so annoyed when people have inside information?
I was told in December by someone who’s close to tommy Rowe that he wouldn’t be renewing his contract and posted it in the rumour mill as it was a rumour but also just got people kicking up a fuss.
I'd say the "there's another side to the story I know all about but won't tell anybody" is very annoying. Being ITK is fine in itself. It's just the boasting.
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I agree
But purely passing on information you know to be true such as a player not renewing isn’t boasting it’s just sharing information
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Often the most visible candidate is a smokescreen so the discussions with the real candidate can take place with less visibility. Remember Keegan ‘definitely’ coming to Rovers, when all along SOD was first choice for JR and it was just convincing him to give up on two decades at Bournemouth that was the delay?
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I agree
But purely passing on information you know to be true such as a player not renewing isn’t boasting it’s just sharing information
That sides fine. Just the boasting they know something but not alluding to what isn't.
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And if you are in the know with the other side of the Andrew story, you don’t feel the need to elaborate properly..
That’s why folks get pissed off - not because there will be two sides to a story..
It isn't my place to say. He said he had a different version, then the day after he also posted this on Twitter. It's family related, i'm guessing he doesn't want it plastered all over the internet.
Exactly.!!
If you can’t tell the whole story, then say nowt in the first place. Posting part stories is frustrating for everyone else.
That’s why I said put up or shut up..
And even if your insider knowledge on matters DRFC does prove to be subsequently correct, does that give you some feeling of superiority.?
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Andrew leaving was the worst kept secret, discussions with him and agent were cut off a long time ago. It was odds on that T. Rowe was leaving because he told people at the Sponsors lunch, which was all of 2 months ago. Alfie Beestin said pretty much the same thing on the same day.
The information given by the manager didn’t say it was cut off along time ago. The timeline given was around his stag and wedding and even just after that. It doesn’t matter really they all gone.
Going back to McCann he is quick to have his say via the media yet he’s not come out and said that he’s going nowhere yet. The club have made a statement to gain more compensation if required but GM has said nothing. We all hope he stays and comits to the club as he has asked his players to.
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Thursday is his usual interview day. I'm sure that he will be asked about the Hull City situation unless he has said before it begins no questions about it are allowed.
Should Cliff Byrne do it then speculation would only increase.
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Speculation from DFP hinted at another signing today too.
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Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
Yorkshire Post have said informal discussions have taken place.
But they haven't, so the YP is speculating.
That isn't speculating, it's making stuff up.
Going from what I've been told, there's truth in this, and I'm sure he will be allowed to speak with Hull.
From what you’ve been told.?
Put up or shut up..
Look back in the thread, it isn't difficult.
Red army you know nothing you just like winding people up.
Really? Tell yourself that if it makes you sleep better at night.
I don't need to tell myself anything to make me sleep better at night. However it seems to me that you need to feel as though you know everything that's happening at the club and need to let people think you do to make you sleep better at night!! You're a classic bullsh!££er.
What have I said that is bullshit?
Pretty much everything
So saying Rowe and Andrew were leaving before it happened? I guess that was bullshit.
Saying Andrew had a different version of events. That was bullshit?
Dry your eyes, muppet.
I knew Butts & Rowe and possibly Andrew were leaving before the season end. Some people just don't wish to shout it out on here!
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Andrew leaving was the worst kept secret, discussions with him and agent were cut off a long time ago. It was odds on that T. Rowe was leaving because he told people at the Sponsors lunch, which was all of 2 months ago. Alfie Beestin said pretty much the same thing on the same day.
If it was such common knowledge, why did no one else post it on here?
Maybe because it achieves nothing of any use.
If I was to raise all the issues about players on here then the club wouldn't trust me, so all future discussions and agreements on other supporter issues would be futile. That's one of the reasons why people are angry with your posts suggesting you know something, wink, wink, but refuse to say what it is. It doesn't have any value.
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Very true. No one likes or trusts a blabber mouth.
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The activity being reported in the press of Donny being linked to various players seems a bit odd if the manager is leaving, if he were to leave then surely getting another manager would stop all transfer activity so the new manager would be able to bring in who they wanted. It happened last year when Ferguson left.
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Odds now down to 1.17 (!). I think we’re in trouble.
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Why would the bookies be in the know? The odds only change if people make bets, which they could be doing as a result of rumours and nothing more.?
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Odds now down to 1.17 (!). I think we’re in trouble.
Market was suspended earlier, which either means they've had a load of money come in, or they are close to announcing.
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Why would the bookies be in the know? The odds only change if people make bets, which they could be doing as a result of rumours and nothing more.?
That simply isn't correct. Bookies will have their contacts and use these to formulate their odds
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Sounds like insider trading
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Why would the bookies be in the know? The odds only change if people make bets, which they could be doing as a result of rumours and nothing more.?
That simply isn't correct. Bookies will have their contacts and use these to formulate their odds
So are you a bookie or one of their insider contacts.?
I’m no expert on betting but I was fairly sure odds change as a result of betting patterns..
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Why would the bookies be in the know? The odds only change if people make bets, which they could be doing as a result of rumours and nothing more.?
That simply isn't correct. Bookies will have their contacts and use these to formulate their odds
So are you a bookie or one of their insider contacts.?
I’m no expert on betting but I was fairly sure odds change as a result of betting patterns..
Of course it has an effect on the price, but it isn't purely based on that.
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It says call not conference, that suggests phone call to me, maybe he was busy with an incoming player?
As I say, Thursday is normal press conference day.
Having spoken to the club several times this week it's obvious that everybody is extremely busy and beavering away. Let them get on with it.
Not too busy to talk to you 'several times' though SM.
When they are 'beavering away' as you put it why don't you let them get on with it as well?
You're a clown. Did I say I'd rung them?
According to Liam Holden Thursday is only presser day during the season
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Do you honestly think EXPERIENCE is worth more than all the values and commitment Copps has shown to our club .
It was an awful day when we had to get rid of Snod...
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Bookies can also be tipped off by people, he wouldn’t have been 2/7 just because of a bet.
Nobody will be signing for us now with this hanging over us as I said yesterday
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Well things could be about to go quite pear shaped hey lads!
Makes the meltdown about Andrew leaving seem laughable now. This would leave us in a world of trouble. Let's see how the next few days pan out!
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We're doing a Shrewsbury.
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We're doing a Shrewsbury.
You need to keep the faith. :-)
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Well things could be about to go quite pear shaped hey lads!
Makes the meltdown about Andrew leaving seem laughable now. This would leave us in a world of trouble. Let's see how the next few days pan out!
And look how that meltdown ended up! We buy a player generally considered to be better than Andrew!
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I hope that was an informed keep the faith
Bizarrely as I write keep the faith by Bon Joni is being played on classic rock
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We're doing a Shrewsbury.
There's one or two on here doing their biscuit.😉