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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 28, 2024 1:37:54 GMT
We finished on 57 points.
- 6th place was 76 points
- 2nd place was 92 points
- 21st place was 44 points
What could we have done differently to have achieved 7 extra victories? We lost 21 games and drew 9 games.
Should we have sold Collins - Bolton Wanderers are very happy with their end of the deal. If we had stuck with Belshaw and Ward would we have had a better outcome than Cox in goal? Did Jevani Brown have an opportunity cost of 10+ goals had we signed an alternative striker with more potentcy?
I hope MT and the board work have a well thought out plan for both next season's squad and future player recruitment, development and sense of belonging.
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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 28, 2024 1:26:19 GMT
I think people are being a tad unfair on Wael. Our captain who’s had a good 3 years with us is leaving and puts out a tweet (?) which is responded to by his chairman and owner of two of those years. Sam F was an important member of our seventh promotion team and deserved to be thanked for his career with us. I understand that Wael might not be the most popular on here but I would fully expect Sam F to be thanked publicly for his efforts. I think it’s a matter of courtesy which in the recent week is something to be pleased about. UTG, Wareham, if you were Hussain Al- Saeed how would you feel about a journalist being fed these lines ? “In recent times, thanks to the investment of co-owner Wael Al Qadi, Rovers have committed to enhancing the infrastructure at the club, which has seen the introduction of a new training complex. The hierarchy at Rovers - which now also includes controlling shareholder and Chairman Hussain Al Saeed, and his son Abdullatif as club Vice-President - have vowed to continue the development of the training complex, which also includes a commitment to take the clubs own youth academy from Category 3 to a category 2 status.” Apart from kicking a football around and exchanging juvenile chatter with Marvin Rees Wael has done nothing for Rovers since last August and there is certainly no indication that he’s working harmoniously with Hussain and Abdullatif. Everything is being fronted by Hussain and Abdullatif and they are the ones who have discovered what a mess Wael left them with and which they must now try to sort out. So I doubt they are too enamored to read lines giving the impression they are merely Wael’s little helpers. And let’s be frank about the “training complex”. The Al- Saeeds don’t intend to continue developing it their plan is to rip it up and start again. Media articles should only be issued by the club as a single entity rather than by individual directors, managers or players pushing their individual agendas. Otherwise we get this - articles issued with hidden messages which does little for confidence and togetherness.
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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 26, 2024 0:13:30 GMT
Keep it going. B***** will inevitably do more questionnable things in the future and further add to the thread.
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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 26, 2024 0:11:13 GMT
Wrexham would be more appealing to our scouse contingent givenn their location, finances and overall attention. Wouldn't be surprised if they made a bid for Evans during the summer.
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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 22, 2024 7:07:43 GMT
That's a reasonable interview. No frills but I'd prefer that than creating too great an expectation. Matt Taylor achieved good results at Exeter using both local players and a far less budget that what was given to B*****. It will take time for the culture to change however Taylor seems smart and a leader with integrity. Lower expectation and deliver more - looking forward to next season already. I suppose there's a "reasonable" chance Al is bluffing Chelts?The players budget being bigger than he's suggesting . We will know he's bluffing if we suddenly sign JCH. But then signing JCH could increase crowds by 1,000 each home game if he continues his scoring form from Peterborough. \
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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 22, 2024 1:06:12 GMT
That's a reasonable interview. No frills but I'd prefer that than creating too great an expectation. Matt Taylor achieved good results at Exeter using both local players and a far less budget that what was given to B*****.
It will take time for the culture to change however Taylor seems smart and a leader with integrity.
Lower expectation and deliver more - looking forward to next season already.
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Post by chelt_gas on Apr 12, 2024 0:50:33 GMT
The question is whether MT is accountable for the team performances or whether it is a combination of the players and other outside influences. I don't know. My gut instinct is that most managers would struggle motivating a team of outgoing players based in merseyside involved in a secret whatsapp group run by B*****.
I hope there's a plan to recruit (and develop) players to MT's playing style and culture. I'm backing MT.
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 31, 2024 4:28:26 GMT
I won't use the other forum any way near as much. The contributions are more insightful and testing than the other place. I'm sure the other forum has an average younger age for both readership and contributions.
I like to think as this place as the Guardian compared to the other place as more News of the World. Both sources of bias information but this one has longer articles and bigger words!!
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 31, 2024 4:23:20 GMT
I remember an earlier interation of the forum on the rivals platform - each club had their own page within the Rivals umbrella. Pretty sure the initial Fans Forum match was also set up on that website - I played but some s**thead nicked my trainers left in the changing rooms. I remember that. Thank you for con'sole'ing me, pretty sure I asked my mum to pick me up in just my socks afterwards. They weren't even good trainers!!
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 26, 2024 21:59:00 GMT
I remember an earlier interation of the forum on the rivals platform - each club had their own page within the Rivals umbrella. Pretty sure the initial Fans Forum match was also set up on that website - I played but some s**thead nicked my trainers left in the changing rooms.
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Post by chelt_gas on Mar 16, 2024 23:35:59 GMT
I would assume the players signed by B***** also signed for B***** (and his team) and for whatever B***** sold them. It's unlikley they signed for the club. As soon as Taylor changes the remit then some of the players have worked out they are no longer part of the club's future or have already decided the alternative is better.
That's just football but that's why having a good manager is priceless
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 15, 2024 11:10:14 GMT
There are always tickets knocking about If you or anyone know of a spare ticket please PM me. Please!!!
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 12, 2024 22:25:16 GMT
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 11, 2024 3:17:13 GMT
My father was unable to get a ticket. He has been a season ticket holder for decades and a supporter for over 60 years. He doesn't object to any person getting a ticket ahead of him, particularly if it's a potential new young fan, but he is disappointed that his season ticket hasn't given him some sort of priority.
He's 80 years old so doesn't have as good a grasp of the online ticketing system or is usually last to act on alerts or emails from the club.
Hopefully, we'll get a spare ticket somehow but I hope the club improves their ticketing system in the future. If anyone has a spare then please DM me and I'll sort you out.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 10, 2024 3:45:18 GMT
I don't have any hatred for B***** due to his political views or social observations. Some seem reasonable for debating purposes but they are either articulated wrongly or miscontrued by both B***** and the media. Let him continue and the majority will soon get bored of his intentional provocation.
His views are more common that people like to admit - there are countless times when a pub/work/family conversation will desend into the non-PC realms. Although most of the time these people are just repeating someone elses views that ignited attention (albeit for the wrong reason).
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 9, 2024 7:04:27 GMT
Maybe if we get to the third round we'll have that spare cash needed for the JCH transfer. If Norwich City had morals they'll play their kids and let us win
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 9, 2024 5:33:58 GMT
Trying to follow the thread on the other forum.
Can anyone help confirm if terrace season ticket holders have a reserved ticket they can purchase today (Tuesday) before they go on general sale tomorrow? Some say it's a sale out whilst others say that terrace season ticket holders have a reserved ticket option but this needs to be actioned today - unfortunately it's all a bit Ted Rogers 3-2-1 in trying to solve how to get the ticket.
Just aksing for my old man who has a terrace season ticket, has been going for 50+ years but didn't know anything about the ticket sale until this morning.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 8, 2024 0:42:40 GMT
I would assume Norwich will continue to rest players for the replay given they are six points from the play offs and have a game against West Brom four days later. Let's hope Ismael Miller isn't playing for Norwich.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 7, 2024 10:06:32 GMT
He’s turned into a caricature of his worst self. He’s got as much longevity as Mr Blobby.
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Post by chelt_gas on Jan 7, 2024 7:06:14 GMT
I think Connolly will come good. Still think we need a centre back with experience though.
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