Was mainly considering the additions since that match.Sheaf, Bidwell, Eccles and Collins would all get into the playoff final team as well - three of them did!
I still think its good, always have. We're short a CM, LB and probably imo a CB. But its pretty good, better than a lot of decks in the division.He thinks this ‘deck’ is far stronger than it actually is
This is key, sounds like he was prepared to pull the trigger on one, whatever his questionable personal thoughts are. In a way we do have enough but we really need to be moving on the likes of Allen for better.He was prepared to sign off on one of Stamenic and Browne though?
He basically admits in the same interview that signing a new number six in the summer would have allowed them to sell Sheaf.He was prepared to sign off on one of Stamenic and Browne though?
He said last Monday that when the new head coach is in place funds will be available in January if they think certain positions in the team require strengthening.The midfield becomes slightly less of an issue if we get a manager that can utilise and trust Torp. Robins never fully trusted him and you could almost see him as half an option if needed.
Lati can’t be counted as a midfielder and Jamie Allen needs to be moved on. Signings needed there and I hope this viewpoint from Doug doesn’t overshadow whatever manager with a pair of eyes that comes in, because midfield is obvious and they’ll see that
I'm nowhere near as against selling Sheaf if we can get good money for him as i used to be. @Earlsdon_Skyblue1 will be all over this.He basically admits in the same interview that signing a new number six in the summer would have allowed them to sell Sheaf.
I don’t think signing Browne was meant to be a Sheaf replacement. Stamenic possibly but the impression seems to be that both were ‘as well as’He basically admits in the same interview that signing a new number six in the summer would have allowed them to sell Sheaf.
He seems pretty sensitive to the way it keeps getting highlighted and the things people have been saying (“Everyone is obsessed with the midfield ..."). Can't be referring to sites like this one, because apparently he's oblivious to external noise.Why does he feel the need to comment on that?
I don’t think signing Browne was meant to be a Sheaf replacement. Stamenic possibly but the impression seems to be that both were ‘as well as’
“Everybody has their view on everything but we felt if we could get a high quality number six in at some point it would give us some flexibility in respect of whether there could maybe some outgoings - I think Ben Sheaf mentioned that he had an approach in the summer - so we don’t know how it would have all played out,”
Then we’d still be assuming the 4 CMs would hold the fort. Which they clearly can’tThink Doug is pretty clear that was not the case:
Because he was specifically asked a question on it by Turner and as we all know some fans believe its the lack of midfield strength that cost Robins his job.
Not everything in a conspiracy.
Pot kettle..You're the one who mentioned conspiracy not me.
It's highly unusual for an owner to come out with stuff like this, people are right to be bemused.
But you'd defend him whatever he does.
I will say the amounts of money we’ve handed over for certain players are making more sense when you hear how he describes them.You're the one who mentioned conspiracy not me.
It's highly unusual for an owner to come out with stuff like this, people are right to be bemused.
But you'd defend him whatever he does.
I'm nowhere near as against selling Sheaf if we can get good money for him as i used to be. @Earlsdon_Skyblue1 will be all over this.
Pot kettle..
It is concerning to say the least that someone who admitted to having no interest in the game as recently as two years ago is apparently using his own football judgment to decide on transfer policy.
Rudoni - better than many give credit forDoes he think people are going to change there minds on what they think the state of out midfield is because he speaks to the CET?
Does he think there's consensus among the support anyway when every midfielder has got those who think they're great, those who think they're shit and some for everything in between?
Rudoni - better than many give credit for
Sheaf - fairly rated up until this season, but been poor this season
Eccles - slightly overrated by many last season but actually better than Sheaf this season and one of very few who look better
Torp - underrated as fuck, new manager please play him more
Allen - loyal servant but time to move on for better
Lati - please never go in midfield again
The thing about social media is that there can often be a very wrong consensus about players, formations etc. However, I will be contrary and say that I think a lot of people on here really do (shock) have quite a depth of football knowledge. And, I believe so many people think our main problem this year has been our midfield is correct. They are not protecting the defence adequately enough, not creating enough chances and not scoring enough goals. Sheaf being injured on and off has not helped. Haji has proved he will score given the opportunities and I think Simms is a player who needs to be played through on goal. Likewise our other forwards.He seems pretty sensitive to the way it keeps getting highlighted and the things people have been saying (“Everyone is obsessed with the midfield ..."). Can't be referring to sites like this one, because apparently he's oblivious to external noise.
He waffled on talk sport after he'd done his hour on the fans forum thingy. He never had an answer as to why we didn't replace Viveash and seemed clueless or more likely reluctant to disclose why, having said several people were interviewed , no one was given the job. All he could say was " for some reason it didn't happen"Hes under pressure and rightly so, after making the biggest decision at our club in recent history - this will define him.
Broadly so far however, ignoring MR, he's done far more good than bad. And I actually thought he spoke generally well on Monday, have to take at face value.
He knows this appointment now is critical.
To explain, his line on this seems to be that he delegated it to Robins to find a head coach, and no proposed appointment ever 'came across his desk' (that has been disputed on here, rightly or wrongly).He waffled on talk sport after he'd done his hour on the fans forum thingy. He never had an answer as to why we didn't replace Viveash and seemed clueless or more likely reluctant to disclose why, having said several people were interviewed , no one was given the job. All he could say was " for some reason it didn't happen"
That's the impression I got. I was disappointed that Simon Jordan didn't push King more on his response. It was simply allowed to go unchallenged. You'd have thought it would have been in King's interest to assist Robins all he could . Now maybe the truth is that they simply didn't see eye to eye on potential coaches and one, or both of them just wouldn't compromise. Perhaps King felt it was in his own interest to let Robins deal with it either because he hoped Robins would fuck it up, or that he trusted him to make the right decision.To explain, his line on this seems to be that he delegated it to Robins to find a head coach, and no proposed appointment ever 'came across his desk' (that has been disputed on here, rightly or wrongly).
I'm surprised he didn't regard Robins as his single most important employee, and move heaven and earth to work actively with him on finding an acceptable solution / structure to resolve that. Rather than staying hands off and ending up wielding the axe.
I assume more factors we haven't been told about were at play.
We are where are.
Are you responding to me on that? Huge misrepresentation of what I said if so.It's a bit weird how a few of you keep banging on about King not 'supporting / assisting / helping / prioritising' Robins.
MR oversaw signings worth about £40m in 12 months. He got the staff he wanted. He got an improved Ryton. I really don't get it.
The fact that between them Robins and King couldn't appoint a new assistant is an abject failure from both frankly.I think it’s fair to ask;
Was there a cutoff date for MR to decide on an assistant? And if so, was MR aware of it?
Otherwise, why bother speaking to Ramsey at Ryton? A conversation that went really well, with another discussion about wages anticipated.
Was the reason given to CR for not proceeding dishonest? or had time already been called on the search, and ownership was waiting on a poor performance/result to make the decision?
If MR thought he could get Ramsey in but an unknown timescale had already expired; isn’t that an issue? And if that was the case; was subsequently not mentioning it at the fan forum disingenuous, or an oversight?
There’s gaps that’s all.
Are you responding to me on that? Huge misrepresentation of what I said if so.
Yawning gaps. To paraphrase CJ in Reggie Perrin, it's unlikely that DK got where he is today by being even-handed in his version of events. The only hope of closing those gaps is to get MR and AV's input, and maybe DL's too, which looks unlikely at the moment.I think it’s fair to ask;
Was there a cutoff date for MR to decide on an assistant? And if so, was MR aware of it?
Otherwise, why bother speaking to Ramsey at Ryton? A conversation that went really well, with another discussion about wages anticipated.
Was the reason given to CR for not proceeding dishonest? or had time already been called on the search, and ownership was waiting on a poor performance/result to make the decision?
If MR thought he could get Ramsey in but an unknown timescale had already expired; isn’t that an issue? And if that was the case; was subsequently not mentioning it at the fan forum disingenuous, or an oversight?
There’s gaps that’s all.
Mark Robins settlement package is not yet agreed which may account for the lack of any statement from him.Yawning gaps. To paraphrase CJ in Reggie Perrin, it's unlikely that DK got where he is today by being even-handed in his version of events. The only hope of closing those gaps is to get MR and AV's input, and maybe DL's too, which looks unlikely at the moment.
One thing that's been nagging away at me: if I were MR, and events didn't match DK's version, I think I would want to set the record straight and NDA be damned. Presumably MR is comfortably off and doesn't need the money tied to an NDA, though I accept that if it's a significant sum, it would be a consideration. Do NDAs have a time limit?
OK you say he spent money on transfers and improving Ryton which is great and I don't dispute it (although it's widely accepted the efforts to complete the squad in the summer fell short and left gaps).You said he should've treated him as his most important employee. There's a lot of evidence that he did exactly that. King will probably live or die here by how his decision to sack Robins - and who he hires to replace him - works out. I get that part.
He didn't support Robins with the recruitment of a number two then ? It didn't happen and as the owner he takes some responsibility.It's a bit weird how a few of you keep banging on about King not 'supporting / assisting / helping / prioritising' Robins.
MR oversaw signings worth about £40m in 12 months. He got the staff he wanted. He got an improved Ryton. I really don't get it.
He didn't support Robins with the recruitment of a number two then ? It didn't happen and as the owner he takes some responsibility.
Can you give me the breakdown this £40m on players. I keep hearing this but my maths isn't great and I can't get to 40m.
Saying that nothing came over his desk to approve seems such a passive approach prior to making such a huge call, and leaves the club rolling the dice.
I don’t Clint but i also don’t find him confusing either.You're the one who mentioned conspiracy not me.
It's highly unusual for an owner to come out with stuff like this, people are right to be bemused.
But you'd defend him whatever he does.
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