Peter Parker
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Post by Peter Parker on Dec 13, 2018 10:02:15 GMT
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Post by a more piratey game on Dec 13, 2018 10:04:05 GMT
Darrell Clarke has been a loyal servant of Bristol Rovers Football Club for nearly six years, initially as John Ward’s assistant, then progressing to First Team Manager.
A role in which he has enjoyed considerable success with promotions from the Conference and from League 2 before consolidating the Club’s position in League 1 over the last two years.
This season commenced with optimism and high expectations of a challenge for the play off places but results and performances have been disappointing.
After much soul searching and lengthy deliberations it has been mutually agreed that it is probably in the best interests of the Club and of Darrell Clarke to seek a fresh way forward. Darrell leaves the Club with immediate effect and on amicable terms.
The Board would like to place on record their sincere thanks to Darrell for the hard work and dedication he has shown to the Club and the positive effect he’s had on players, staff and supporters during his tenure.
Darrell will remain a friend of the Club and will no doubt achieve further success in his career after a deserved break.
Everyone at Bristol Rovers wishes him well for the future.
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Post by a more piratey game on Dec 13, 2018 10:04:32 GMT
the wheels on the bus come off off off, off off off, off off off
etc etc
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Post by a more piratey game on Dec 13, 2018 10:08:37 GMT
the clue was in Steve Landing Lights Crazy Gang Hamer's interview I think - 'full confidence in Darrell Clarke' and all that
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 10:11:36 GMT
Tossers. (Board, not posters on here).
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Post by trunky on Dec 13, 2018 10:19:19 GMT
We are now being led by without doubt the worst owners in my lifetime.(66 years of age).
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 10:20:23 GMT
Never has one person given me so many moments of pure joy. f**k the board.
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Post by alloutofgas on Dec 13, 2018 10:22:40 GMT
Hoisted on his own petard. In the case T. Nicholls. Never mind, we can look forward to Wael’s good buddy Steve Cotterrell.
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Post by fatherjackhackett on Dec 13, 2018 10:28:15 GMT
Hoisted on his own petard. In the case T. Nicholls. Never mind, we can look forward to Wael’s good buddy Steve Cotterrell. I won’t be anywhere near the ground if that cockwomble is in the dug out.
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Post by Peter Parker on Dec 13, 2018 10:36:29 GMT
I find it odd that no pronouncement of who will be in Charge on Saturday.
Presumably Stewy unless the rumours of Cotteril are true and he is ready to come straight in
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Post by stroudblue on Dec 13, 2018 10:46:13 GMT
I liked DC, think the board didn't really give the support promised way back. Fears of potentially new duds being signed in January also doesn't help.
Interesting to see who will come in. Experienced managers Atkins, Graydon, McGee, didn't perform so is it worth taking a punt on a young potential??
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 10:47:50 GMT
I find it odd that no pronouncement of who will be in Charge on Saturday. Presumably Stewy unless the rumours of Cotteril are true and he is ready to come straight in Wael will stand in the dug out acting like he's running the show but Hani will pick the team, subs, tactics, etc
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Post by stroudblue on Dec 13, 2018 10:47:56 GMT
I find it odd that no pronouncement of who will be in Charge on Saturday. Presumably Stewy unless the rumours of Cotteril are true and he is ready to come straight in Seems a likely candidate. Certainly been around these divisions a bit. But so had Graydon
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Post by 4figga on Dec 13, 2018 10:48:34 GMT
Just want it on record somewhere that I think this is a mistake.
Time will tell but we had a young hungry manager that with two promotions is hands down one of the most successful managers in Bristol Rovers history.
I'm not saying that Clarke's made the right choices this season but I always have confidence he'll turn it around and I'm terrified well go back to washed out managers, Ray Grayden, Ian Atkins, Paul Buckle if this club reverts to our previous type of choices in managers I fear the conference may come calling again
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 10:48:52 GMT
I find it odd that no pronouncement of who will be in Charge on Saturday. Presumably Stewy unless the rumours of Cotteril are true and he is ready to come straight in Seems a likely candidate. Certainly been around these divisions a bit. But so had Graydon Graydon had only had one managerial role before Rovers, none since.
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Post by a more piratey game on Dec 13, 2018 10:54:50 GMT
I find it odd that no pronouncement of who will be in Charge on Saturday. Presumably Stewy unless the rumours of Cotteril are true and he is ready to come straight in if Cotteril is lined up, they'll leave it at least until tomorrow to let the dust settle on today I think
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Post by Peter Parker on Dec 13, 2018 10:59:23 GMT
Just want it on record somewhere that I think this is a mistake. Time will tell but we had a young hungry manager that with two promotions is hands down one of the most successful managers in Bristol Rovers history. I'm not saying that Clarke's made the right choices this season but I always have confidence he'll turn it around and I'm terrified well go back to washed out managers, Ray Grayden, Ian Atkins, Paul Buckle if this club reverts to our previous type of choices in managers I fear the conference may come calling again with you there. we will now probably lurch from one bloke to the next before someone falls in our lap
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2018 11:01:38 GMT
Just want it on record somewhere that I think this is a mistake. Time will tell but we had a young hungry manager that with two promotions is hands down one of the most successful managers in Bristol Rovers history. I'm not saying that Clarke's made the right choices this season but I always have confidence he'll turn it around and I'm terrified well go back to washed out managers, Ray Grayden, Ian Atkins, Paul Buckle if this club reverts to our previous type of choices in managers I fear the conference may come calling again with you there. we will now probably lurch from one bloke to the next before someone falls in our lap Luck and Chemistry then.
Shame we've lost our biggest asset.
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Post by simonj on Dec 13, 2018 11:03:33 GMT
I feel very sad about this. Sure he is a bit stubborn, based on the owners lack of interest and investment, I guess we will have Stuie in charge for a while, before we start the roller coaster of the management merry go round.
I would have stuck with him even with relegation. Gutted really.
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Post by simonj on Dec 13, 2018 11:05:10 GMT
Actually getting angrier by the second. The players need to have a long hard look at themselves.
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