Speakman interview on SAFC


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Yes with further context he says they'll be working on it over the summer. I would say to that why waste your time? Our identity is as a league one club. I want our objective to be a Championship club then a premier league one.
I think people like Brian Clough or Fergie would laugh you out of the room if they heard all this twaddle.

If they mean they're going to sign better players and play better football then just bloody say that! :lol: save time imo

Those kind of managers only come along once in a while, if they are the yardstick then everyone comes up short. Allardyce would relate to it but in the public domain he keeps things very much plain English although there is a lot of science in his whole approach.
 
There is absolutely no reason whatsoever that a club of our resources should not be promoted next season. There is also no excuse if recent promoted teams can do it then so can we.
Unless of course there are 3 other teams who have an existing core, play to an already established system, enter the season with momentum and excellent fitness levels.
Herein lies the problem. Whilst we may have resources, that doesn't immediately give you a winning team.
For me, not to be promoted at the end of season '22/'23 would be the unforgivable scenario.
 
Does anybody know how much it costs to run a woman's team ?
More than Donald could afford
I seem to recall it was going to be someone like 3 million a year to retain our top flight position. No idea in the current league.
 
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If Speakman and Johnson are going to turn this round, their careers and reputations are on the line here, given the poor start they have made of their SAFC careers, we need to see actions not words. Hopefully there is a plan in place which we will see over the next few weeks.

SAFC over the past 10 years, so this is not a criticism of Speakman or Johnson, have never been ready for the start of a season as we have desperately trying to get players in or out with usually disorganised preseasons.

This year needs to be different with players in and tactics in place and a proper game plan so we come out the traps flying. Big two months for Johnson and Speakmen.
 
What happened to Wyke’s new contract that was getting announced on Friday?
Wykes new contract needs to be with someone else...we need pace strength and movement...Charlie is good at what he does but he has huge gaps in his skill set.
If Speakman and Johnson are going to turn this round, their careers and reputations are on the line here, given the poor start they have made of their SAFC careers, we need to see actions not words. Hopefully there is a plan in place which we will see over the next few weeks.

SAFC over the past 10 years, so this is not a criticism of Speakman or Johnson, have never been ready for the start of a season as we have desperately trying to get players in or out with usually disorganised preseasons.

This year needs to be different with players in and tactics in place and a proper game plan so we come out the traps flying. Big two months for Johnson and Speakmen.
This needs to be seen by the hierarchy, understood by the hierarchy, accepted by the hierarchy and acted upon. I hope it is and I think it is......best post I have read for ages.
 
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If Speakman and Johnson are going to turn this round, their careers and reputations are on the line here, given the poor start they have made of their SAFC careers, we need to see actions not words. Hopefully there is a plan in place which we will see over the next few weeks.

SAFC over the past 10 years, so this is not a criticism of Speakman or Johnson, have never been ready for the start of a season as we have desperately trying to get players in or out with usually disorganised preseasons.

This year needs to be different with players in and tactics in place and a proper game plan so we come out the traps flying. Big two months for Johnson and Speakmen.
What ever ljs reputation is, it isn't on the line here. Were well known for being a basket case club from top to bottom. Check out this thread for example.

Maybe speakmans is in this capacity but again I wouldn't be sure.

They seriously need to understand the fan base and either learn to manage or grow very thick skin. The manner in which a long term plan should be created will be at odds with many on here at many points.

As to if they're any good or not, I dont know as I haven't seen anything to go on yet, only very generic speech and no specifics. Add into the fact that it appears a little disjointed to me in that they're offering mcgeady a new deal whilst wanting to play an urgent high block.

I think they have been brave in the retained list but it could be for a lot of different reasons. Could be they are confident in that they can implement things very quickly, could be a massive switch to academy orientated or it could be cost reduction.

Sure to be an interesting summer.
 
What ever ljs reputation is, it isn't on the line here. Were well known for being a basket case club from top to bottom. Check out this thread for example.

Maybe speakmans is in this capacity but again I wouldn't be sure.

They seriously need to understand the fan base and either learn to manage or grow very thick skin. The manner in which a long term plan should be created will be at odds with many on here at many points.

As to if they're any good or not, I dont know as I haven't seen anything to go on yet, only very generic speech and no specifics. Add into the fact that it appears a little disjointed to me in that they're offering mcgeady a new deal whilst wanting to play an urgent high block.

I think they have been brave in the retained list but it could be for a lot of different reasons. Could be they are confident in that they can implement things very quickly, could be a massive switch to academy orientated or it could be cost reduction.

Sure to be an interesting summer.
Kristian Speakman headed up recruitment at Birmingham, have a look how they done in last few years with him in charge, with bundles of wages to spend he made a right dog’s dinner of it.
We have Stewart Harvey let him run recruitment, Speakman needs to stay out of it.
 
Yes with further context he says they'll be working on it over the summer. I would say to that why waste your time? Our identity is as a league one club. I want our objective to be a Championship club then a premier league one.
I think people like Brian Clough or Fergie would laugh you out of the room if they heard all this twaddle.

If they mean they're going to sign better players and play better football then just bloody say that! :lol: save time imo
Are you seriously saying that you don’t think that Fergie had a clear idea of what a Manchester United players was? He talked about it all the f***ing time man.
 
Speaking in an interview with SAFC.com, Kristjaan Speakman gave updates on the contract offers made to existing players, SAFC Ladies, the U23s, player recruitment, the fanbase and more. Here’s the full transcript. What is your overall assessment of the 20/21 season? KS: I think your overall assessment will always go back to the most recent thing...

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Are you seriously saying that you don’t think that Fergie had a clear idea of what a Manchester United players was? He talked about it all the f***ing time man.
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No of course not! I'm saying he didn't give a press conference saying he'd be researching what the club's identity was. Presumably cos he, like us, like anyone with an interest in football, already knew!
I didn't realise what I said was so confusing.
 
You really don't give much time do you? Very demanding and entitled you come across as.
How so do you gather from one post that I believe I am deserving of special treatment? Strange assumption to make.

Demanding, and don't give much time? He's been in the job since the start of December mate. Plenty of time to plan for which ever division. I am demanding he leads a successful team behind the scenes, your right, because I am not at all content that we are in league one for a 4th year and can't bare the thought of a 5th. Guess some fans accept mediocrity....
 
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