McSheffrey interview.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Thanks for the tip off about the Radio Sheffield interview. Found it thoroughly absorbing and thought it deserves a thread in its own right.

Thought he spoke very well about a wide range of things.

For those who listened what was your assessment of it and how he's progressing?

Thought the format was much better than the old managers special they used to do.

[Dare to dream!]

Can someone link plz

[steve@dcfd]

Like you DBR I felt he came across very well decisions he made at the end of last year that’s the back room staff was improved. Getting players in that we needed, the build up to signing a LB and  the loans incase we couldn’t. Hoping the two other Trialists will dig and talks they’ve had although I think it could be done already. Reasoning behind the GK and money required to get better in wages.
It was a good listen. Looks like he wants to keep Okenabirhie if he can prove his fitness although he’s talked to their clubs. He was realistic about funds. There only certain amount of players we can get in this transfer window. There certain amount of players that could go but they are still contracted and might have to wait until next transfer window although if things could be done we might be able to get a player or players in.
He spoke well and was happy with what he had to say. I found him more relaxed than his interviews from last year.

[jmt23]

It was a good listen, and it wasn’t a love in, there were a few disgruntled fans questions. GMC handled it well, sounded at ease and in control.

Two players that we have on trial are the last bits of business he intends to do, however I got the impression that if he could move a couple on, he has some players in mind.

[Donnybax]

We obviously know interviews mean very little but I think that’s the most comfortable Mcsheffrey has spoken whilst he’s been DRFC manager

[Chris Black come back]

He did come across well and didn’t dodge anything. He is clearly very keen on Tomlin. Surprising that Ben Jackson was another option we were looking at this season. He was also fairly clear that some lads could still leave this window. Didn’t dwell too much on Agard when questioned. Dream not over quite yet for the Rosso lad!

[steve@dcfd]

Can someone link plz

I’ve looked but I don’t think it’s available yet may be later

[graingrover]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_sheffield

[roversdude]

He definitely seems to have grown into the role, spoke about getting a spark back for the first time since stopping playing. People don’t realise what a big lifestyle change it must be. Only negative was him turning out to be off meat lol

[Alan Southstand]

3 words spring to mind:

Cool.   Calm.    Collected


I sincerely hope that continues.

[mushRTID]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_sheffield

Struggling with this link, it just takes me to the listen live page.

How do I find tonight’s show please?

[roversdude]

Don’t think it’s on yet

[graingrover]

Mush ..open radio sheffield and type sport heaven 21/7 /2022

[mushRTID]

Thanks found it!

[Bessie Red]

He spoke very well and explained why things have been done in the way they have. Also it came across to me that he could be very persuasive with players by using his own experiences  and convincing them that it isn't always about the amount of money they earn that will make them happy and content in their career. This trait could be very important to swing talks in our favour at the level we are currently at.

[Branton Rover]

I agree he came across really well, I think he feels now he’s got Steve Eyre with him it gives him more confidence that if he’s making mistakes Steve will steer him back on track - he didn’t actually say that but did say it’s important that his back room staff have experience which he doesn’t currently possess.

[Jersey Rover]

Great interview. Down to earth, straight talking. Think everyone’s ready for the new season now. Bring it on

[roversdude]

Not quite sure of the dynamics for last year but he doesn’t seem to mention Frank much
Very honest interview though

[DonnyOsmond]

Not quite sure of the dynamics for last year but he doesn’t seem to mention Frank much
Very honest interview though

He's gone back to the youth team.

[roversdude]

Not quite sure of the dynamics for last year but he doesn’t seem to mention Frank much
Very honest interview though

He's gone back to the youth team.

Yeah I know just a comment. GMC mentioned Hernandez going back to the youth team but no mention of FS

[graingrover]

Who were the three fans who phoned in and enhanced the programme by their questions to GM ( and their positivism) ?

[roversdude]

Think one was Derek from the Shadow Board
I had a text read out

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Do we know who disgruntled from Thorne was who's vowed not to go again?

Then again, who cares, his premeditated loss.

[Chris Black come back]

Who were the three fans who phoned in and enhanced the programme by their questions to GM ( and their positivism) ?

They were unusually coherent and sensible. Not entirely convinced they were genuine fans.

[Alan Southstand]

Whoever the guy was from Thorne, my sympathies are with him and I can understand where he’s coming from. It’s a good job GM was a little more understanding and was quick to say he’d be welcomed back with open arms, if he gets the desire to return.

[Dagenham Rover]

Do we know who disgruntled from Thorne was who's vowed not to go again?

Then again, who cares, his premeditated loss.

Seem to remember he was called Chris might be wrong  also said Club Doncaster has ruined Rovers

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Whoever the guy was from Thorne, my sympathies are with him and I can understand where he’s coming from. It’s a good job GM was a little more understanding and was quick to say he’d be welcomed back with open arms, if he gets the desire to return.

Yes, he was a bit more diplomatic than me. Folk are entitled to be p*ssed off but not being open minded enough to see if things change is what gets my goat.

[donny dave]

Try this    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cmwv45

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Try this    https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cmwv45

That was his post match interview. Hopefully this works.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0cgdg34

[thumper]

Really impressed with how he came across, feel like he's vastly improved this in his interviews. A lot of stuff discussed and a good insight into how some things are working and the work they've done this window.

Said they'd had about a dozen players in the building for chats, signed 6 with only 2 of the 12 going to other clubs (1x L1 and 1 x L2 club).

Thought he went into more detail than managers usually do when discussing things (e.g. our goalies and the value for money in what we pay them)

Worth a listen