Grendel
Well-Known Member
Well Robins wasn't
that’s gonna shoot us up the table isn’t it
Would you be happy if Frank Lampard was appointed?Detached from the club? TRY and get behind the manager
It’s not Mark Robins FC
?? I'm missing the joke I think (sorry)The real question is: who wins out of Frank, Big Mike and Steve Bruce in a kebab eating contest?
Would you be happy if Frank Lampard was appointed?
Also the answer is Steve Evans I guess!?? I'm missing the joke I think (sorry)
And I've not heard of Big Mike either
Why? I know you have an agenda, but there are far far worse owners out there.
Two are famous rotund gentleman, the third famously was caught in a Birmingham kebab shop in his Villa training gear?? I'm missing the joke I think (sorry)
And I've not heard of Big Mike either
I've read on here 14 games, poor summer recruitment, 6 months, 8 months, 9 months - now 12 months is a new top trump. Again we can all argue over the decision, but the last 12 months we not only lost some big players and characters, but had some very good performances, some of the best days supporting the club in Wolves and United, a solid cup run in the earlier rounds with lots of goals and great games and results at home against Leicester and Leeds.Managers are purely their to get results and achieve goals.
Robins has underperformed significantly over the last 12 months.
Its impossible to say if new managers will work or not - and if they do not the taxis with again be gathering in mock solemnity
Ah I assume as in 'Fat Frank', thanks.Two are famous rotund gentleman, the third famously was caught in a Birmingham kebab shop in his Villa training gear
Out of interest G who do you think we should appoint out of the names linked? Or someone else perhaps?Managers are purely their to get results and achieve goals.
Robins has underperformed significantly over the last 12 months.
Its impossible to say if new managers will work or not - and if they do not the taxis with again be gathering in mock solemnity
Also the answer is Steve Evans I guess!
Sure , no agenda but he's not one of the best in England is he
Out of interest G who do you think we should appoint out of the names linked? Or someone else perhaps?
Sure , no agenda but he's not one of the best in England is he
He’s predicted big things for Lampard’s career iircOut of interest G who do you think we should appoint out of the names linked? Or someone else perhaps?
I've read on here 14 games, poor summer recruitment, 6 months, 8 months, 9 months - now 12 months is a new top trump. Again we can all argue over the decision, but the last 12 months we not only lost some big players and characters, but had some very good performances, some of the best days supporting the club in Wolves and United, a solid cup run in the earlier rounds with lots of goals and great games and results at home against Leicester and Leeds.
I'm not suggesting it was in any way perfect, but 12 months is really stretching the envelope a little too far imo.
Smooth dodgeAs I have said you cannot say who will work
Robins had a poor CV before he came here and was out of work for a while.
He seemed certain Jackett would succeed in our first season in this league.He’s predicted big things for Lampard’s career iirc
Smooth dodge
Certainly was. That’s a slightly different question to preferences for the next manager though.You were of course predicting a relegation battle under Robins
So we're now excluding the good run in the middle of tehe season so we can get an even bigger 14/15 month.We have had a 3/4 month good period in the league football since last August. We were knocked out of the League Cup against a League 2 side last season too.
Take the FA Cup and December 23 - March 24 out of it, and it's been a very poor 14/15 months despite Robins being given a lot of what he demanded previously. He was given stability, new training facilities, players not being sold late on (besides Gus), £45m of new signings, new pitches, new staff to take pressure off him.
Lampard would only with if Ady came back in. I presume they had the same playing / training / set up mentality from the Chelsea days.
I wonder if any severance deal with Ady would become less costly if he rejoins.
Just thoughts.
I've read on here 14 games, poor summer recruitment, 6 months, 8 months, 9 months - now 12 months is a new top trump. Again we can all argue over the decision, but the last 12 months we not only lost some big players and characters, but had some very good performances, some of the best days supporting the club in Wolves and United, a solid cup run in the earlier rounds with lots of goals and great games and results at home against Leicester and Leeds.
I'm not suggesting it was in any way perfect, but 12 months is really stretching the envelope a little too far imo.
Long seemed to me that his issue with Robins was a perception that he was too cosy with SISUI've been attending CCFC games since 1972, although admittedly can't remember most of the first five years, and two of the greatest games I have ever seen came in 2024 under Mark Robins, Wolves and Manchester United.
Some like Grendel really are trying to rewrite history and paint Robins as a poor manager, not sure why. He's gone, don't trash his legacy.
I've been attending CCFC games since 1972, although admittedly can't remember most of the first five years, and two of the greatest games I have ever seen came in 2024 under Mark Robins, Wolves and Manchester United.
Some like Grendel really are trying to rewrite history and paint Robins as a poor manager, not sure why. He's gone, don't trash his legacy.
Managers are purely their to get results and achieve goals.
Robins has underperformed significantly over the last 12 months.
Its impossible to say if new managers will work or not - and if they do not the taxis with again be gathering in mock solemnity
Fair point, but to me his silence is deafening, if he is indeed trying to negotiate a settlement that would make sense to remain quiet, that said why throw our most successful manager, in my time, under the bus knowing that a retort isn’t going to be coming! To me that is a pretty cowardly act. Even if Mark Robins is at fault in some way, which he may be, have a bit of decency and show some class be the bigger person and let a club legend walk away as exactly that, a club legend.How do you know Mark Robins has signed a NDA?... I've not heard or read that anywhere.
My take is that Mark is saying nothing while he's negotiating his settlement money.
Leicester in 2024 wasn't bad eitherI've been attending CCFC games since 1972, although admittedly can't remember most of the first five years, and two of the greatest games I have ever seen came in 2024 under Mark Robins, Wolves and Manchester United.
Some like Grendel really are trying to rewrite history and paint Robins as a poor manager, not sure why. He's gone, don't trash his legacy.
A 1972 kid myself, I think whoever we get it's going to take time to warm to them as Robins was so respected by the fans. I think he knew his days were numbered a few weeks before his sacking.I dont want this to turn into another RoS v Grendel as we have enough of those. I appreciate you don't see eye to eye and on this subject my views differ from G's, but let's try and remain objective.
Born in 72, being a City fan in my lifetime, I had some great memories of my 'heroes' in the early 80's when I started going, leading up to the cup final in 87. A large turnover of managers and players followed and bar a couple of seasons as the 'Entertainers' under Strachan, it was a largely turgid affair as we slipped down the leagues. Despite being a lifelong passion, spending thousands travelling about, going a whole season away under Strachan without winning a game, crap owners, never challenging for anything, moving out of the ground etc etc it was tough mentally and financially to keep going. Since the return of MR and the Checkatrade Final, some of the best times, especially as they've been family occasions too, have been great under MR and I'll always look back on the era with fondness.
I'm not that bothered that he's gone, I accept it. I dont particularly want FL but again accept him and will give 100% support. But, to tarnish what we have enjoyed and I'd hope most on this forum were there to share some or all of those days, feels more than a bit mucky, and disingenuous.
Anyhow, working day over, all enjoy your evening.
Big Fat Franks SBA
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