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Thommo In.

likeableclown

likeableclown

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Get Steve Thompson in. He knows the lads, he is a football man. What we don't need is wholesale changes. Let's get back to basics until the end of the season and sort our defence out.
 
likeableclown said:
Get Steve Thompson in. He knows the lads, he is a football man. What we don't need is wholesale changes. Let's get back to basics until the end of the season and sort our defence out.
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He wud still play Clarke and barky so no don't find someone who will play players inform
 
proton said:
Serious question Joan how long do you hold that stance if results remain as poor as recently?
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Until he has more players at his disposal and choices.

I honestly think proton that, even if AN left, nothing would change. Who could we get? Moyes? Allardyce? Absolutely no chance. McCarthy didn’t he walk away from Ipswich when things were going wrong? We need player investment of that there is no doubt, that can’t change until January (if it does then, because none of us know what’s going on behind the scenes) so, for me better the devil you know and who knows the players and their capabilities. I don’t think we have much of a choice.
 
Joanpne said:
Until he has more players at his disposal and choices.

I honestly think proton that, even if AN left, nothing would change. Who could we get? Moyes? Allardyce? Absolutely no chance. McCarthy didn’t he walk away from Ipswich when things were going wrong? We need player investment of that there is no doubt, that can’t change until January (if it does then, because none of us know what’s going on behind the scenes) so, for me better the devil you know and who knows the players and their capabilities. I don’t think we have much of a choice.
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Got to agree with Joan,At least we scored a couple of goals
 
Joanpne said:
Until he has more players at his disposal and choices.

I honestly think proton that, even if AN left, nothing would change. Who could we get? Moyes? Allardyce? Absolutely no chance. McCarthy didn’t he walk away from Ipswich when things were going wrong? We need player investment of that there is no doubt, that can’t change until January (if it does then, because none of us know what’s going on behind the scenes) so, for me better the devil you know and who knows the players and their capabilities. I don’t think we have much of a choice.
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Thanks for the reply Joan, personally I don't think it can be allowed to run indefinitely, not just because of results (but of course that is what pro sport is all about)but the manner of the defeats. The fighting spirit of last season seems to have all but vanished and even when they dragged the game back today they still managed to throw the game away.
Whatever happens AN won't be here for ever,we will have other managers that is certain, who will be the next, I don't know but I would give AN until the middle of November and if things are as bad results wise I would look to make a change, leaving it later than that wouldn't give anyone enough time to assess the squad before the January window opens.
 
The absolute lack of game management over the past few games is alarming. I sincerley hope that AN can turn it around but have concerns that he has lost the plot.
 
Joanpne said:
Until he has more players at his disposal and choices.

I honestly think proton that, even if AN left, nothing would change. Who could we get? Moyes? Allardyce? Absolutely no chance. McCarthy didn’t he walk away from Ipswich when things were going wrong? We need player investment of that there is no doubt, that can’t change until January (if it does then, because none of us know what’s going on behind the scenes) so, for me better the devil you know and who knows the players and their capabilities. I don’t think we have much of a choice.
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Well, he will have Pearson available on Saturday, or Tuesday if he chooses to play him. Maguire will be a few weeks yet and Bodin early next year. Goodness knows about Woods. But as you say, it's going to be January before he can add to the squad and have more choices at his disposal. By then, we'll have played 26 league games. If results continue as they are, can we really wait that long? Something will have to be done.
 
We can add free agents to the squad at any time. There must be some players out there ( including all the foreign leagues ) who could help. Biggest problem though would be TH paying the wages they would want.
 
Schemer said:
Well, he will have Pearson available on Saturday, or Tuesday if he chooses to play him. Maguire will be a few weeks yet and Bodin early next year. Goodness knows about Woods. But as you say, it's going to be January before he can add to the squad and have more choices at his disposal. By then, we'll have played 26 league games. If results continue as they are, can we really wait that long? Something will have to be done.
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Yes, I understand that but, being honest, I’m not convinced results will stay the same. I do think results and injuries and suspensions are just not falling for us right now. I firmly believe we will get our mojo back.
 
Joanpne said:
Until he has more players at his disposal and choices.

I honestly think proton that, even if AN left, nothing would change. Who could we get? Moyes? Allardyce? Absolutely no chance. McCarthy didn’t he walk away from Ipswich when things were going wrong? We need player investment of that there is no doubt, that can’t change until January (if it does then, because none of us know what’s going on behind the scenes) so, for me better the devil you know and who knows the players and their capabilities. I don’t think we have much of a choice.
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Totally agree with this Joan... If we sack him, there is no-one waiting in the wings to do a better job.

Certainly not anybody that we can afford thats for sure........
 
pne4ever said:
We can add free agents to the squad at any time. There must be some players out there ( including all the foreign leagues ) who could help. Biggest problem though would be TH paying the wages they would want.
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That question got asked at the forum. Apparently we have looked at free agents and spoke to “a well known player” but for whatever reason it didn’t happen. As for players from abroad, apparently it’s hard enough settling in young players from UK and Ireland but it would be more difficult with players from abroad. I assume because of the language barrier.
 
I'd still give Neil more time, but I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Gary Bowyer yet. While, uninspiring and a former manager of both the plastics and that lot with the tower, he does have a track record of managing at Championship level and managing on a limited budget.
 
Skin & Rathbone said:
I'd still give Neil more time, but I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Gary Bowyer yet. While, uninspiring and a former manager of both the plastics and that lot with the tower, he does have a track record of managing at Championship level and managing on a limited budget.
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Someone did on another thread...
 
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