Teigngas
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Post by Teigngas on Jan 22, 2020 9:30:02 GMT
Maybe a bit of a selfish question given the circumstances, but does anybody have any idea when BG is due back?
I think it is vital for the club and for him that he comes back asap and we are not stuck in limbo for ages.
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Post by a more piratey game on Jan 22, 2020 9:33:54 GMT
I think it's fair to say that what he might be dealing with, and the potential effects on other people, can be quite unpredictable
So I think we shouldn't worry about silly old football, and just wish him and his all the best for as long as it takes
Players will be turning up and doing their best while he's not in the building, and while he's not in the building he's on the other end of the phone
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2020 10:35:08 GMT
Absolutely. He should be concentrating on his family but according to BRFC he is in daily contact over the phone so he is performing a heavily impaired version of the role which, given our results does not seem to helping us.
So what is stopping the club from making an interim appointment? Should the club even do that? *Will* the club be looking to do that?
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vaughan
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Post by vaughan on Jan 22, 2020 11:02:12 GMT
If he is not back by end of this week, we should ask Chris Hargreaves to be Interim Manager. He is the only one with Managerial experience.
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Post by simonj on Jan 22, 2020 13:33:39 GMT
If he is not back by end of this week, we should ask Chris Hargreaves to be Interim Manager. He is the only one with Managerial experience. That is a good idea. BG needs to prioritise, and we need to do whats best in his absence. Even when he returns, hopefully its only when he is full and ready. |
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Post by a more piratey game on Jan 22, 2020 15:32:36 GMT
from the OS...
We are pleased to report that Manager Ben Garner has returned to first-team duties, ahead of Saturday’s fixture against Fleetwood Town.
The Rovers Manager returned to the training base at Cribbs F.C on Wednesday morning, as the squad continue preparations for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One fixture at the Mem against Fleetwood Town.
Speaking about his return Ben said, “I would like to thank everyone for the messages of support both myself and my family have received during what has been a difficult time.
"As a family, we very much appreciate that our privacy was respected & would be thankful for this continuing to be the case moving forward.
“My thanks goes to the owners, the players, the staff, & the entire Gas family for their support and understanding.
"Fortunately I have been able to return to work today and our full focus is now on the match against Fleetwood on Saturday.”
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vaughan
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Post by vaughan on Jan 22, 2020 15:37:03 GMT
Without doubt or ambiguity, excellent news for him, with the additional bonus of returning players and new recruits.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 9:04:28 GMT
Without doubt or ambiguity, excellent news for him, with the additional bonus of returning players and new recruits. You forgot to say it is excellent news for Rovers too. Welcome back boss and all the very best stamping your authority on that lot on the pitch. They need a kick up the arse. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 10:59:13 GMT
Without doubt or ambiguity, excellent news for him, with the additional bonus of returning players and new recruits. You forgot to say it is excellent news for Rovers too. Welcome back boss and all the very best stamping your authority on that lot on the pitch. They need a kick up the arse. But isn't this why he was asked to leave WBA? Incoming manager did 'authority' whilst Garner was all laptops, stop watches and endless talking sessions? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 11:37:29 GMT
You forgot to say it is excellent news for Rovers too. Welcome back boss and all the very best stamping your authority on that lot on the pitch. They need a kick up the arse. But isn't this why he was asked to leave WBA? Incoming manager did 'authority' whilst Garner was all laptops, stop watches and endless talking sessions? According to Megson, they needed "bouncy" people at the club. With an idiotic outlook like that, he'd be popular with those on here and the Facebook "appreciation" site who wanted to appoint pantomime chimpanzee Ollie as manager, because he has "passion". |
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vaughan
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Post by vaughan on Jan 23, 2020 11:46:44 GMT
pantomime chimpanzee - that's a tad "unpleasant"?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 12:10:16 GMT
pantomime chimpanzee - that's a tad "unpleasant"? If you're still sulking, it's probably best to stop. |
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vaughan
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Post by vaughan on Jan 23, 2020 12:23:59 GMT
As ever, good advice, Dr.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 13:40:38 GMT
But isn't this why he was asked to leave WBA? Incoming manager did 'authority' whilst Garner was all laptops, stop watches and endless talking sessions? According to Megson, they needed "bouncy" people at the club. With an idiotic outlook like that, he'd be popular with those on here and the Facebook "appreciation" site who wanted to appoint pantomime chimpanzee Ollie as manager, because he has "passion". With respect I think GC proved that personality is a big factor, especially in the lower leagues. GC got this lot winning games from day one with our ability to run through brick walls a major factor, whilst using the most basic bitch tactics imaginable. Garner, for all his progressive ideas, has so far been unable to replicate GC’s success with the same players so until he does I can only conclude that perhaps Megson may just have had a point.... |
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Post by bondigas on Jan 23, 2020 17:05:21 GMT
Massive day for BG Saturday, I wouldn't want to be in his shoes if the result is not favourable. I get the feeling that we could be waving goodbye to some of our senior players over the next 8 days. Sercombe leaving changed before half the west stand had left after the Donny game is a message I'm sure.
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Post by laughinggas on Jan 23, 2020 17:09:41 GMT
According to Megson, they needed "bouncy" people at the club. With an idiotic outlook like that, he'd be popular with those on here and the Facebook "appreciation" site who wanted to appoint pantomime chimpanzee Ollie as manager, because he has "passion". With respect I think GC proved that personality is a big factor, especially in the lower leagues. GC got this lot winning games from day one with our ability to run through brick walls a major factor, whilst using the most basic bitch tactics imaginable. Garner, for all his progressive ideas, has so far been unable to replicate GC’s success with the same players so until he does I can only conclude that perhaps Megson may just have had a point.... And is it working for GC at Mansfield? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2020 17:25:00 GMT
With respect I think GC proved that personality is a big factor, especially in the lower leagues. GC got this lot winning games from day one with our ability to run through brick walls a major factor, whilst using the most basic bitch tactics imaginable. Garner, for all his progressive ideas, has so far been unable to replicate GC’s success with the same players so until he does I can only conclude that perhaps Megson may just have had a point.... And is it working for GC at Mansfield? No, but it’s irrelevant to the point which is that binning Garner off for not having the correct personality was an outrageous decision. My point is that personality *can* play a very important part in motivating players so Megson was perhaps not so wide of the mark in his appraisal... |
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Post by lostinspace on Jan 23, 2020 18:13:13 GMT
pantomime chimpanzee - that's a tad "unpleasant"? If you're still sulking, it's probably best to stop.  |
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Post by Peter Parker on Jan 23, 2020 20:13:54 GMT
And is it working for GC at Mansfield? No, but it’s irrelevant to the point which is that binning Garner off for not having the correct personality was an outrageous decision. My point is that personality *can* play a very important part in motivating players so Megson was perhaps not so wide of the mark in his appraisal... Maybe but he also worked under Pulis, who no one would call a laptop manager would they |
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