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Post by CountyGroundHotel on May 27, 2016 7:06:06 GMT
Think one of the biggest concerns now is time. We're at the end of May with very few players signed up (not that I believe we should be retaining all of them but most I certainly would) and we will lose some more of the close season either to DC's stag do and wedding or on looking for a new manager. So I think it's imperative that the board push for an early resolution to the situation.
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Post by faggotygas on May 27, 2016 7:51:54 GMT
I empathise, KP, but to some in the management, playing and club staff, it's just a job. Emotional attachment to any particular club that evokes loyalty is rare....unfortunately. That's the way I see it. If DC feels for whatever reason his future lies away from the Mem, and there is nothing we can do to influence it at any level, then I would have to thank him for his efforts and wish him all the best. I wouldn't stand in his way. Nor did I with Stewie. Nor did I with Lambo. Nor did I with Smithy. ....and why I have utmost respect for Lee Brown. Are you simply an extremely large person that they would struggle to get round?
Many have said that there's been a shadow over this club for years...
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on May 27, 2016 10:33:21 GMT
I empathise, KP, but to some in the management, playing and club staff, it's just a job. Emotional attachment to any particular club that evokes loyalty is rare....unfortunately. That's the way I see it. If DC feels for whatever reason his future lies away from the Mem, and there is nothing we can do to influence it at any level, then I would have to thank him for his efforts and wish him all the best. I wouldn't stand in his way. Nor did I with Stewie. Nor did I with Lambo. Nor did I with Smithy. ....and why I have utmost respect for Lee Brown. That's interesting - it begs the question would have happened if you HAD stood in the way of those people leaving? Could you have stopped them if you'd had the inclination to? If so, then I am afraid that you have personally let down Gasheads everywhere very badly.
More importantly though - what would be the mechanism be for standing in their way and why do you think it would be so effective in all those cases? Are you simply an extremely large person that they would struggle to get round? Do you have some sort of tazering device to keep them where they are? Is the reason that you have the utmost respect for Lee Brown due to him backing down when you stood in his way? So many questions.....
Haha! Hilarious!
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Post by traveling_wilbury on May 27, 2016 11:03:20 GMT
DC has signed a new contract! Phew!!
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Post by mangogas15 on May 27, 2016 17:27:28 GMT
DC has signed a new contract! Phew!! 25 pages of worry and then he goes and signs!!!!! What were we all worried about ?
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Post by Bridgeman on May 27, 2016 18:31:01 GMT
DC has signed a new contract! Phew!! 25 pages of worry and then he goes and signs!!!!! What were we all worried about ? Yeah, he could have hung on until we got up to 50 pages at least, what are we going to worry about now
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Post by Angas on May 27, 2016 18:55:29 GMT
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2016 19:04:13 GMT
Leeds must be in an absolute state if 'signing with'* Notts County is more attractive to a jobbing manager like Sheridan. *bizarre terminology from the Evil Post! Football journalist's day off?
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Post by lostinspace on May 31, 2016 18:05:53 GMT
Leeds finally sack Evans...........who next for the mad hatters tea party?
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on May 31, 2016 20:02:52 GMT
Leeds finally sack Evans...........who next for the mad hatters tea party? Mad Dog?!
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Post by lostinspace on May 31, 2016 21:07:38 GMT
Leeds finally sack Evans...........who next for the mad hatters tea party? Mad Dog?! I think they need someone who knows what theyre' doing!!!
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Post by mrbluesky on May 31, 2016 21:46:03 GMT
speaking of "mad dog allen" whatever happened to all the rovers "fans" that were screaming for him to appointed our manager? anyone know?
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2016 22:07:04 GMT
speaking of "mad dog allen" whatever happened to all the rovers "fans" that were screaming for him to appointed our manager? anyone know? They've gone fishing, I expect.
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Post by Smithy Gas on Jun 1, 2016 8:47:01 GMT
speaking of "mad dog allen" whatever happened to all the rovers "fans" that were screaming for him to appointed our manager? anyone know? @bambergasgroin is still posting...
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 8:50:49 GMT
speaking of "mad dog allen" whatever happened to all the rovers "fans" that were screaming for him to appointed our manager? anyone know? @bambergasgroin is still posting... And still standing by what I said at the time. He's the man to win the 5th tier, but that's as far as he'll take you.
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Post by Smithy Gas on Jun 1, 2016 8:56:32 GMT
@bambergasgroin is still posting... And still standing by what I said at the time. He's the man to win the 5th tier, but that's as far as he'll take you. For what its worth I agree with you, and you were correct as he did win the league. I just remember your name more than anyone else as a Mad Dog advocate!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2016 9:02:26 GMT
And still standing by what I said at the time. He's the man to win the 5th tier, but that's as far as he'll take you. For what its worth I agree with you, and you were correct as he did win the league. I just remember your name more than anyone else as a Mad Dog advocate! Fair comment. Glad that the decision wasn't down to me. I'm certain that he would have got us straight back into the League, but I'm equally certain that we would still be in L2 and we would have sacked him by now for doing something something totally insane like insisting that the youth team all smear themselves in duck fat and train in mankinis.
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Post by fanatical on Jun 1, 2016 9:33:49 GMT
For what its worth I agree with you, and you were correct as he did win the league. I just remember your name more than anyone else as a Mad Dog advocate! Fair comment. Glad that the decision wasn't down to me. I'm certain that he would have got us straight back into the League, but I'm equally certain that we would still be in L2 and we would have sacked him by now for doing something something totally insane like insisting that the youth team all smear themselves in duck fat and train in mankinis.
what is insane about that?
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Post by Bridgeman on Jun 1, 2016 21:14:51 GMT
Fair comment. Glad that the decision wasn't down to me. I'm certain that he would have got us straight back into the League, but I'm equally certain that we would still be in L2 and we would have sacked him by now for doing something something totally insane like insisting that the youth team all smear themselves in duck fat and train in mankinis.
what is insane about that? Yeh, that's normal behaviour where I come from
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Post by Finnish Gas on Jun 2, 2016 8:41:52 GMT
Opinion: 3 reasons why Bristol Rovers boss Darrell Clarke turned down Leeds United1) Leeds’ instabilityThe instability at Elland Road has been well-documented since Cellino took over the club in 2014. Perhaps the takeover was a sign of what was to come with confusion as to whether Brian McDermott, the boss at the time, had been sacked or not. More managing controversy occurred with the short reign of David Hockaday only last 70 days later in that year. Therefore, it is clear to see that Leeds United is definitely not the place some managers will not want to be applying their trade to anytime soon. Not only does the club have an owner hell-bent on bringing in new managers every few months, but it is also a club that comes with tremendous pressure with Cellino looking over the manager’s shoulder every two minutes. No manager would want to fear for their job off the back of one bad result but that seems to be the case at Leeds. Darrell Clarke seems to have chosen his move wisely in not being lulled in by the trap Leeds have become. Yes, perhaps his wages would have doubled or tripled, but for what? 6 months at most in a job that is more than likely to end before he has even started it. 2) Rovers’ potentialSome fans may not have realised, but what has gone on at Bristol Rovers this season is one of the best in their club’s history. Not only have they reached League One for the first time in years 6 years but they have also been taken over by a Jordanian Billionaire. Wael Al-Qadi took over earlier in 2016 and has expressed his reasons for investing in the club due to tremendous ‘potential.’ Moreover, the Jordanian looks to be much more measured than that of Cellino in the way that he is looking to build a new stadium for the club. As a result, it looks as if Darrell Clarke’s rejection of Leeds is not only due to the instability of Leeds but also due to the tremendous situation Rovers find themselves in. One thing is for sure, Clarke looks to be in a good situation at Rovers and it seems he has realised that – meaning that he will not be lulled away by clubs such as Leeds that would provide just a short time in charge. 3) Clarke’s love for RoversAs his first Football League club, Darrell Clarke looks to have fallen in love with the south-west side. The club had given him an opportunity to rebuild the side after their relegation to the Conference in 2013/14, showing the belief the club has in the boss. Since then, he has brought the squad close together and overseen back-to-back promotions with more or less the same squad. The love Clarke has Rovers was typified with his end of season celebrations in a local pub with fans at the end of the 2014/15 season – following the club’s victory in the Conference play-off final at Wembley. This, again, shows that it isn’t just the instability at Leeds that saw him reject an offer, but his love for Rovers too. He has also pledged his loyalty to the club by signing a new three year deal – showing that he wants to be the man to take the club forward. Source: footballleagueworld.co.uk/opinion-3-reasons-why-bristol-rovers-boss-darrell-clarke-turned-down-leeds-united/
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