PTR
Striker
Agree entirely.
Doesn't mean I give him carte blanche though, we need to start to see what the long term plan really is.
In defence of Stewart
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Doesn't mean I give him carte blanche though, we need to start to see what the long term plan really is.
oddbod
Winger
He was signed with an injury and was not fit !it was not the signing we needed to replace maja!Only idiots sign injured unfit players when we needed an immediate boost!We need to compete for players that other teams want and stop looking at the cast off market!
gards2
Striker
Is will grigg worth 500k?
Anyway. I would take that talk of turning down more money in the summer (because he loves us) with a huge pinch of salt.
I think SD is a very decent fella, happy with him in charge. Needs to stop thinking we can go up by the skin of our teeth. We nearly did last time, this time it has to be definite.
Anyway. I would take that talk of turning down more money in the summer (because he loves us) with a huge pinch of salt.
I think SD is a very decent fella, happy with him in charge. Needs to stop thinking we can go up by the skin of our teeth. We nearly did last time, this time it has to be definite.
This. 9th in league f***ing one, he's doing a really shit job. Basket case Bolton currently have a centre forward thats better than anything we have and he wasn't good enough for us well over 10 years ago.
Johnnyh
Winger
Had a slight injury nothing major. Had a good record at league one level.Most on here were pleased when we signed him. As I said hindsight would be a great gift.
the sleeping giant
Striker
Agree with the general sentiment of the OP. Some of the nonsense and vitriol being aimed at SD is sad, ridiculous and completely over the top. Half of the time the justification is based on no more than "I just divvn't trust the blerk".
What I really DO NOT understand is where all this anger was two seasons ago when the REAL architect of our downfall was sat on his arse in Florida watching his investment implode because the prick had decided that WE were going to pay for his inability to recruit senior leaders or plan a proper business strategy satisfactorily.
What I really DO NOT understand is where all this anger was two seasons ago when the REAL architect of our downfall was sat on his arse in Florida watching his investment implode because the prick had decided that WE were going to pay for his inability to recruit senior leaders or plan a proper business strategy satisfactorily.
mymatethetaxidriver
Central Defender
Here’s another one . “I think SD is a very decent fella “.
Nelson!
Striker
We are at the lowest point in our history. He oversaw our worst season and since then the approach taken by the club has only made things worse.
He's given his mates jobs in recruitment despite a lack of any achievement which suggest they deserve it. He won't accept any criticism of them, they're above reproach and will continue to ruin our squad because they're so bad at their jobs.
He's also been, at the very least, misleading in comments to the fans at times and sent his aggro mate to have a go at the supporters when they dared question him.
I was very supportive when he came in, believed he had the best intentions ( he may still have and is just incompetent ) and gave him the benefit of the doubt in a lot of things. He's used that good will up I'm afraid. I don't trust him to turn us around, especially if he keeps putting the likes of Hill before the good of the club.
None of what I have said above is abusive, it's just criticism based on his actions and performance.
He's given his mates jobs in recruitment despite a lack of any achievement which suggest they deserve it. He won't accept any criticism of them, they're above reproach and will continue to ruin our squad because they're so bad at their jobs.
He's also been, at the very least, misleading in comments to the fans at times and sent his aggro mate to have a go at the supporters when they dared question him.
I was very supportive when he came in, believed he had the best intentions ( he may still have and is just incompetent ) and gave him the benefit of the doubt in a lot of things. He's used that good will up I'm afraid. I don't trust him to turn us around, especially if he keeps putting the likes of Hill before the good of the club.
None of what I have said above is abusive, it's just criticism based on his actions and performance.
MunkyHeed
Striker
I'm curious to know how FPP will judge if he's done well with their $ tho... whether it's purely on getting promoted, or other off-pitch criteria.
Aye that's a fair query. We don't know the length of the time until the loan is due to be repaid but I'd imagine they'd at least expect us out of this league. If that's to happen you'd imagine recruitment will have had to improve, so the two could be linked. If they're considering owning us eventually a lot will be about structure, even if we aren't performing, or the people in the positions aren't performing, they'll want to see what kind of recruitment structure he gets in place. Once it's up and running they can always replace the people but they'll be interested to see what he tries to get in place. I really hope he manages to impress them and can stay on long term, but he needs to start getting a lot of decisions right
I think the difference there was that we all knew Short wanted to go. There was a lot of anger, but there wasn't much point protesting etc, he was as desperate to get out as we were for him to go, and no credible buyers seemed to be coming forward. Obviously I don't agree with any abuse etc of Donald but I can understand the frustration. This situation is different because he is so keen to stay, but we know medium to long term he probably can't afford to, whilst there is also an obvious, and potentially very exciting, group wanting to buy us, so some will feel like pressuring him to leave. If we knew for a fact that FPP were going to take over eventually, and that they simply wanted to see if Donald could be the person to run the club or if they'd need to come in with full ownership and hire their own person, there would be a lot less of this unrest.
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oddbod
Winger
Its not hindsight fella ,We needed a goalscorer in form to replace maja...We got a injured and unfit player low in confidence because he could not hack it in the championship and we were burdened with a psychologically broken footballer who carried that injury all the way through the season like a badge of honour to explain his lack of goals.We now have a player that has given up and will run down his contract!
I would suggest a new rule for coton ,dont buy injured players out of form and towards the end of their careers especially if they have to drop down a division.
safctommie
Winger
Did Grigg sign for us while injured, unfit or with great reluctance and with only money on his mind?
Johnnyh
Winger
Your entitled to your opinion but don’t remember many if at all not wanting him. The fans were all over it when we pulled it off. Obviously with hindsight we wouldn’t of bought him but at the time his record in league one was excellent. I’ve criticised a lot of our signings this last fifteen months but Grigg at the time certainly seemed a good fit. Still don’t think the system we play helps. He needs a big decent centre forward to play off.
sir rowell cummins
Striker
And he’d been in and out of the side because of poor form
He was known for playing as a lone striker believe it or not. I’ve seen him play at Wigan and be far less statuesque than he is now but I knew Wigan fans who said he seemed injured all season. Something knocked his form when they went up a league.
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BumbleBee
Striker
Bigger, stronger, faster defenders is my guess.
