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That 'useless' manager Fergie didn't do bad for the club financially did he signing Marquis and Whiteman?Not to mention Anderson etc...
Martin, I think most people can endorse Ben’s move and fully understand his wishes to be much nearer home. (Nobody knows that better than me, during my working life, I can assure you). I can only speak for myself here, I just can’t get over the timing of it and the disruption it will possibly cause to the squad as a whole. Here we are, in 4th place in the league with games in hand that could take us top, and we have this absolute bombshell. I feel for DM, I really do.Yes, we may have contingencies in place, (and why wouldn’t we?) but we seem to be underestimating what the potential impact is going to have on us, going forward. I sincerely hope there’s better news around the corner because this turn of events is very, very disappointing.
My understanding is that Adam Henshall has a considerable list of replacements, and rather than expecting one big name player we may be looking at a couple of players to bolster the squad.
Quote from: silent majority on January 13, 2021, 09:49:30 amMy understanding is that Adam Henshall has a considerable list of replacements, and rather than expecting one big name player we may be looking at a couple of players to bolster the squad.This shouldn't be missed. In the current situation, with games backed up, and a congested fixture list to start off with, plus 5 (I think) more games for us to win the FA cup, the ability to put fit decent quality players on the pitch is a good starting point.It's becoming a war of attrition and the more options you can trust the better.
Excited to see who comes in.
BradwellRover, nobody has said he was useless at spotting a player, just the way he used them, as has been highlighted by the way the next two managers have used them in much more exciting teams to watch. His teams matched his personality boring with a nasty side.
Quote from: northern soul on January 13, 2021, 10:57:14 amQuote from: silent majority on January 13, 2021, 09:49:30 amMy understanding is that Adam Henshall has a considerable list of replacements, and rather than expecting one big name player we may be looking at a couple of players to bolster the squad.This shouldn't be missed. In the current situation, with games backed up, and a congested fixture list to start off with, plus 5 (I think) more games for us to win the FA cup, the ability to put fit decent quality players on the pitch is a good starting point.It's becoming a war of attrition and the more options you can trust the better.Agree with that, also as we've seen DM favours a fair degree of squad rotation and adapting the line up to the opposition. Multiple signings would fit into this.
I don’t recall all these good wishes being offered to McCann when he did the self same thing as Whiteman has done. As far as I’m concerned they are both tarred with the same brush.
Need to be careful with the refusing to play rumours. I well remember being in the ground and it was widely accepted that Billy had fallen out with Saunders and was refusing to play. We all know with hindsight the tragic reality of that situation.Whether he did or didn't is immaterial to me. Been a great player for us and as they tend to do has moved on to better himself. He's not the first, won't be the last. He isn't the best we've lost and more importantly, unlike in years previously, we are in a position to replace himGood luck to the lad. We move on and will be fine
Rugbyrover looks like Peterborough are the side for you then nearer as well
Quote from: Chris the Rover on January 13, 2021, 12:43:51 pmI don’t recall all these good wishes being offered to McCann when he did the self same thing as Whiteman has done. As far as I’m concerned they are both tarred with the same brush. I'm not sure the two scenarios can be easily compared, Whiteman on the outside seems to have been very professional over the last two or three windows, knuckled down and got on with his job despite the interest.......until now and the unconfirmed rumours of refusing to play. (Doesn't seem likely - my guess is Moore managed the situation by not selecting him as he wasn't 100% focused, my guess though)McCann preached loyalty then jumped ship at the drop of a hat
Quote from: thumper on January 13, 2021, 01:14:57 pmQuote from: Chris the Rover on January 13, 2021, 12:43:51 pmI don’t recall all these good wishes being offered to McCann when he did the self same thing as Whiteman has done. As far as I’m concerned they are both tarred with the same brush. I'm not sure the two scenarios can be easily compared, Whiteman on the outside seems to have been very professional over the last two or three windows, knuckled down and got on with his job despite the interest.......until now and the unconfirmed rumours of refusing to play. (Doesn't seem likely - my guess is Moore managed the situation by not selecting him as he wasn't 100% focused, my guess though)McCann preached loyalty then jumped ship at the drop of a hat And Whiteman voluntarily signed a new 3 year deal which has given the club a lot more clout when negotiating any transfer for him. For most/possibly all of his time here Whiteman's been a model professional.