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Northumberland Rocks said:
Many fans saw it as it was and called it out many fans defended it.

You were the latter.
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You’re confusing the manager and the “structure”.

I think we’ve got a bit of a feel this week for the idea that the manager may not actually have been the problem. Or at least not the primary problem.

The manager leaving pre-dates the absolute circus that’s come to light since.
 
Northumberland Rocks said:
You are a good poster and I respect your view but I think the Club is at a crossroads today.

Mess this up and we could loose a whole generation of support. Its a massive week for this Club.
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I think Johnson was a mistake so this is a massive decision. They are right, therefore, to really consider all elements and try to make a measured decision and you can make a very strong case for Neil and McCann. In many ways Keane is the emotional choice which I do support but is laced with risk. I was really disappointed with the Johnson appointment but, by your measure, we should have lost a generation of support when we appointed Parkinson who was an incredibly stupid appointment. Either way in my view we won't lose a generation of support. I judge by my 3 kids and their mates who are all Sunderland fans - they are more into now than ever before.

So, I agree, its a massive week BUT if we did appoint Neil or McCann it would be in no way stupid or a disaster though many on here would make it out to be. Then again I live my life as an optimist so I would say that.
 
Sweeper said:
You’re confusing the manager and the “structure”.

I think we’ve got a bit of a feel this week for the idea that the manager may not actually have been the problem. Or at least not the primary problem.

The manager leaving pre-dates the absolute circus that’s come to light since.
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Fair enough but this season is turning into a disaster and plenty saw it coming.

I can see why Johnson was Speakmen's choice.

I take no pleasure in being proven right mind.
 
sir rowell cummins said:
People work through the system man. Mourinho won a load of trophies. Bob Paisley. It’s half the people on here need their heads looking at more than the club.
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That’s not an answer to my question. I’d have no problem appointing someone who used to be a youth coach to an important role, if they’d since worked their way up through all the other levels of the game and gained the proper experience required/demonstrated capability in those roles. But that’s not what we’re talking about with Speakman, is it?

How many clubs have placed someone with no experience in senior football whatsoever - zero - in charge of their entire football operation?
 
10 Gary Rowells said:
I think Johnson was a mistake so this is a massive decision. They are right, therefore, to really consider all elements and try to make a measured decision and you can make a very strong case for Neil and McCann. In many ways Keane is the emotional choice which I do support but is laced with risk. I was really disappointed with the Johnson appointment but, by your measure, we should have lost a generation of support when we appointed Parkinson who was an incredibly stupid appointment. Either way in my view we won't lose a generation of support. I judge by my 3 kids and their mates who are all Sunderland fans - they are more into now than ever before.

So, I agree, its a massive week BUT if we did appoint Neil or McCann it would be in no way stupid or a disaster though many on here would make it out to be. Then again I live my life as an optimist so I would say that.
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I have a good mate who is a Hull supporter. McCann would be uninspiring.

This Club needs a big character to set some standards. Nobody bigger than Keane.
 
Birtley Lad said:
He could have got a replacement in within 24 hours if that was the only outcome to be achieved. Trying to bring in someone like Keane is not a 24 hour exercise.
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Why. By all accounts Keane wants it. we could have wasted 3 games by there is an appointment. Only 15 games left and the way we are going we might not even make the play offs.

Second interviews ffs. Keane has forgotten more than Speakmen will ever know about elite football.

Shambles.
 
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Northumberland Rocks said:
I have a good mate who is a Hull supporter. McCann would be uninspiring.

This Club needs a big character to set some standards. Nobody bigger than Keane.
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I don't disagree but if picking managers would simple we'd all be champions. I want Keane but I am also keen on us sticking with the DOF structure and like the idea of younger coaches who play attacking football. Keane would be a massive appointment but still may not work out.
 
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