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Post by shakes on Mar 15, 2017 8:52:44 GMT
DC sent Yatesy out to talk to RadBris after the game. Reckon DC was busy with the hair dryer? It was Marcus Stewart who fronted up after the match.Expect DC was having explanation from the referee. I love how DC is completely comfortable in having both SY and MS talk to the media on behalf of the whole management team. Shows a great togetherness, confidence in delegation and gives a sense of authority to all the coaches. We are very lucky to have a strong management spine. We had no spine for so long!!
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Post by warehamgas on Mar 15, 2017 23:07:43 GMT
I like the way DC does interviews as well. Pre Bury interview the radio man hadn't prepared very well and got into a muddle when DC disagreed. He needed to do more research but the guy was doing his job, asking questions. I'm sure he will learn in the future! My only concern about DC is sometimes he can come across a bit short and with a slightly arrogant attitude towards a radio man who can't be expected to have seen all the matches to date but is entitled to an opinion none the less. DC should be more respectful towards a young (?) guy trying to do his job imo, after all DC was a young manager once and I suspect he wouldn't have spoken to the press like that at the time. Of course DC knows best from a professional angle but I think he would do well to just disagree, put an alternative view and smile instead of trying to make the interviewer look a bit stupid/unprepared. That pre-Bury interview took place atfter a run of 9 unbeaten and after 2 wins, a good run. After all, you never know when, after a long losing run when things are really going against you, you might need a reporter to write a good piece and generally help you out. Just saying! Fortunately I have now retired after a long career in schools, 30 years as a head in lots of different schools and I was dependent on people's good will to make school work. An arrogant attitude from me would seriously have jarred people off and I always knew that in weeks or months time I would need their help and support when the **** hit the fan. When you are on the way up always be nice to people because you can be sure you will meet them when you are on the way down! That doesn't mean he shouldn't say what he means or stop being honest it means he should continue to do and say those things but on occasions temper it with a bit of humility and consideration. UTG!
ps. I will put my hard hat on and expect many to disagree with me. But check my posts and you will never have seen me criticise Darrell but if he were to temper the way he says some things he would be even better. But it's only my opinion it course!
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Post by harrybuckle on Mar 16, 2017 9:12:06 GMT
Dc does often come across as supportive of his players appreciates the fans but has digs at interviewers.
I recently heard a DC radio interview when he said the first thing he looks for in signing a player is FITNESS, the third quality he wants is ABILITY cant recall what the second quality he looks for. Anyone hear this and recall what he said about the second requirement was ?
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Post by Angas on Mar 16, 2017 9:55:53 GMT
It was Ed Hadwin commentating on Tuesday night. Presume he did the pre match interview (I didn't hear it). He's not young. DC doesn't suffer fools gladly, but watch the interview that was linked on here (with the same interviewer). To my mind in that interview he was fine with EH - facial expressions make a big difference to how things come across imo.
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Post by cornwallgas on Mar 16, 2017 12:44:24 GMT
Dc does often come across as supportive of his players appreciates the fans but has digs at interviewers. I recently heard a DC radio interview when he said the first thing he looks for in signing a player is FITNESS, the third quality he wants is ABILITY cant recall what the second quality he looks for. Anyone hear this and recall what he said about the second requirement was ? I'm pretty sure it was DESIRE...so the three things are fitness, desire, ability and experience...no hang on that's four😊
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Post by harrybuckle on Mar 16, 2017 12:59:53 GMT
Dc does often come across as supportive of his players appreciates the fans but has digs at interviewers. I recently heard a DC radio interview when he said the first thing he looks for in signing a player is FITNESS, the third quality he wants is ABILITY cant recall what the second quality he looks for. Anyone hear this and recall what he said about the second requirement was ? I'm pretty sure it was DESIRE...so the three things are fitness, desire, ability and experience...no hang on that's four😊 Thanks Cornwall yes I do believe you are correct ....Dc's aspirations for any player is FITNESS, DESIRE & ABILITY. I recall he said if you did not have the first two you wont have a chance of the final one
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Post by warehamgas on Mar 16, 2017 17:15:02 GMT
Dc does often come across as supportive of his players appreciates the fans but has digs at interviewers. I recently heard a DC radio interview when he said the first thing he looks for in signing a player is FITNESS, the third quality he wants is ABILITY cant recall what the second quality he looks for. Anyone hear this and recall what he said about the second requirement was ? Yes I heard it harry. Was it determination to win? UTG!
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Post by warehamgas on Mar 16, 2017 17:20:54 GMT
It was Ed Hadwin commentating on Tuesday night. Presume he did the pre match interview (I didn't hear it). He's not young. DC doesn't suffer fools gladly, but watch the interview that was linked on here (with the same interviewer). To my mind in that interview he was fine with EH - facial expressions make a big difference to how things come across imo. Thanks for that. Sounded young and as you say context is all important. If he smiled I'm not sure it makes it right to make someone look unprepared but it might mean it's a running joke between them or something similar. UTG!
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Post by Angas on Mar 16, 2017 18:11:28 GMT
Dc does often come across as supportive of his players appreciates the fans but has digs at interviewers. I recently heard a DC radio interview when he said the first thing he looks for in signing a player is FITNESS, the third quality he wants is ABILITY cant recall what the second quality he looks for. Anyone hear this and recall what he said about the second requirement was ? Yes I heard it harry. Was it determination to win? UTG! Just repeated it on Having a Gas. Desire, Fitness, Ability. In that order.
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Post by pirate49 on Mar 16, 2017 18:12:09 GMT
I recently heard a DC radio interview when he said the first thing he looks for in signing a player is FITNESS, the third quality he wants is ABILITY cant recall what the second quality he looks for. Anyone hear this and recall what he said about the second requirement was ? Funnily enough John Ward said exactly the same thing....Fitness - Desire - Ability. I think DC's wife needs to start using a non-bio washing powder...that rash seems to be getting worse!
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Post by Angas on Mar 16, 2017 18:14:23 GMT
It was Ed Hadwin commentating on Tuesday night. Presume he did the pre match interview (I didn't hear it). He's not young. DC doesn't suffer fools gladly, but watch the interview that was linked on here (with the same interviewer). To my mind in that interview he was fine with EH - facial expressions make a big difference to how things come across imo. Thanks for that. Sounded young and as you say context is all important. If he smiled I'm not sure it makes it right to make someone look unprepared but it might mean it's a running joke between them or something similar. UTG! Second from left, with the beard. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04tl5z6 Can't comment on the interview as I've not heard it, but I'll play it back later. All I know is DC doesn't suffer fools gladly.
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Post by warehamgas on Mar 16, 2017 18:35:39 GMT
Agree I think most of us knew that. And if we didn't, we do now! UTG!
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Post by Angas on Mar 16, 2017 19:42:04 GMT
Just listened to the radio stuff from Tuesday night. The second two clips were actually taken from the video interview linked at the top of this thread. The only part of those where DC could be described as being a bit foolly was the bit about the interviewer not knowing our recent results. Even then I think if you watch the video DC is being perfectly reasonable. The first clip is from Tuesday night and yet again EH got his facts wrong, thinking SS missed the previous game through illness. No surprise that DC was quick to point out that it was injury, not illness. As for the question posed in this thread "Who would want to interview DC?" Well G20man did a pretty good job of it today. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04tl70s
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Post by harrybuckle on Mar 16, 2017 20:37:04 GMT
A good listen with GT sad to hear about DC's family upbringing and the loss of his grandmother in November who brought him and his brother up after their mother had died in a car crash. DC has great man management skills and sounds delighted to be at Rovers and is already planning for next season.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 16, 2017 23:32:05 GMT
That was a fabulous listen.
Just to address the other issue, Twentyman talked to him rather than throwing him a zinger for him to respond to, as per headline-generating or point-scoring journalism*, and he talked.
He's a highly sound individual, irrespective of any footballing nouse. Add in footballing nouse, and that's what we want. No cliches or bigging anything up, just a sense that he knows what's needed, that there are snags along the way, and that he understands what to do and how to bring people with him. The focus is on what's required, knowing people, and treating them well. It's also interesting that he has *that* photo on his office wall.
Add to that that he's working for someone equally balanced and decent, and the future's bright. Let's just vow not to get irate if we hit a bad run for a couple of weeks, because sensible people are in charge.
* I once had a set to with someone who was heading into (hosting) job interviews with what he proudly thought were 'killer' questions. That'll get the best person at fielding hostile interviews: we want to know who we're talking to and what we're going to get, which means keeping them off the back foot. We agreed I was right, but it amazed me how much of a revelation that simple principle was to him.
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Post by nerdgas on Mar 17, 2017 21:46:39 GMT
I'm pretty sure it was DESIRE...so the three things are fitness, desire, ability and experience...no hang on that's four😊 Thanks Cornwall yes I do believe you are correct ....Dc's aspirations for any player is FITNESS, DESIRE & ABILITY. I recall he said if you did not have the first two you wont have a chance of the final one Umm no. He said if you have the ability without the other two then you won't go far (or words that that effect)...... I think....
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Post by kingswood Polak on Mar 18, 2017 19:23:05 GMT
That was a fabulous listen. Just to address the other issue, Twentyman talked to him rather than throwing him a zinger for him to respond to, as per headline-generating or point-scoring journalism*, and he talked. He's a highly sound individual, irrespective of any footballing nouse. Add in footballing nouse, and that's what we want. No cliches or bigging anything up, just a sense that he knows what's needed, that there are snags along the way, and that he understands what to do and how to bring people with him. The focus is on what's required, knowing people, and treating them well. It's also interesting that he has *that* photo on his office wall. Add to that that he's working for someone equally balanced and decent, and the future's bright. Let's just vow not to get irate if we hit a bad run for a couple of weeks, because sensible people are in charge. * I once had a set to with someone who was heading into (hosting) job interviews with what he proudly thought were 'killer' questions. That'll get the best person at fielding hostile interviews: we want to know who we're talking to and what we're going to get, which means keeping them off the back foot. We agreed I was right, but it amazed me how much of a revelation that simple principle was to him. He is certainly grounded and a well adjusted man and that's a rarity in the modern game. Nous or not, he really does deserve any and all plaudits that come his way
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Post by warehamgas on Mar 18, 2017 21:19:42 GMT
It was an excellent interview and GT got Darrell to relax and as was said it was a conversation more than an interview. But then because GT was involved in his own promotion with Rovers DC has a lot of respect for someone who can relate to what DC has done. He is an ex-footballer turned radio host and knows how to get the best out of people he's talking to. Great listen. UTG!
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