(That long since we've had any, couldn't find the thread)

Alan Nixon: "Top Liverpool starlet Cameron Branagan will Ben allowed out on loan in Jan.

Bolton lead the race for the 20 year old midfielder"

Edited December 11, 20169 yr by Ratwhite

8 minutes ago, Rival Son said:

So …

Another Evatt “yes-man” whose playing experience was as a defender! Is there anyone on the first team coaching staff who isn’t an ex-defender or keeper, and hasn’t got prior links with Evatt.

Just for once, I’d like to see an addition to the coaching staff, who has a playing background as a striker or, at least, an attacking midfielder, and is not one of Evatt’s mates!

Sharon seems to be a fairly progressive leader, without the extreme tendencies of some. However, there is very little diversity of thought, background or experience in the management team.

Or a fresh pair of trusted eyes with a coach with plenty of experience?

Maybe we are going a new way with our defence with new personnel?

 

Edited June 25, 20242 yr by gonzo

But retaining the defensive coaches whose systems and methods are being ditched? How many defensive coaches does a League One side need?

Joint assistant. That's a new one.

Thankfully NOT joint manager.

5 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Joint assistant. That's a new one.

Thankfully NOT joint manager.

 

You just don't get managers being unveiled wearing kits (full kits for that matter!) anymore.

Just now, Marc505 said:

 

You cad sir!😁

Yet not getting rid of both proved a master stroke!

Not the appointment day, but an interesting impression of "the thinker".

2 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Not the appointment day, but an interesting impression of "the thinker".

"Hmm, head tennis or laser quest tomorrow?"

1 minute ago, Marc505 said:

"Hmm, head tennis or laser quest tomorrow?"

"If truth be told, I've no idea".

17 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

"If truth be told, I've no idea".

“It augurs well” 

2 hours ago, Whitesince63 said:

Oh you know normal people not bellends like you. 🥰

Why don't you ask Doncaster to make the statements on our behalf given they're in the paper every night 

1 hour ago, Marc505 said:

You just don't get managers being unveiled wearing kits (full kits for that matter!) anymore.

Or a suit on the top half and football-wear bottom half.

10 minutes ago, DazBob said:

Or a suit on the top half and football-wear bottom half.

Was that the Bryan Robson player manager thing? 😀

I've asked before, please, please stop quoting W63. I've only got a finite number of seconds on this earth and I've used up more than I wanted reading his drivel.

 

Thank you.

2 hours ago, desperado said:

Can I be the first

🎵 ”Stevie Crainey he’s a white, he’s a white..” 🎵

Sickening

2 hours ago, Rival Son said:

But retaining the defensive coaches whose systems and methods are being ditched? How many defensive coaches does a League One side need?

Maybe it takes 4 of em to shout at Santos to run with the ball

 

2 hours ago, Rival Son said:

So …

Another Evatt “yes-man” whose playing experience was as a defender! Is there anyone on the first team coaching staff who isn’t an ex-defender or keeper, and hasn’t got prior links with Evatt.

Just for once, I’d like to see an addition to the coaching staff, who has a playing background as a striker or, at least, an attacking midfielder, and is not one of Evatt’s mates!

Sharon seems to be a fairly progressive leader, without the extreme tendencies of some. However, there is very little diversity of thought, background or experience in the management team.

There might be an element of 'jobs for the boys' here but Crainey does seem to be generally well-regarded as a coach and he doesn't appear to be a 'yes man' by the looks of him 😀

47 minutes ago, Marc505 said:

Was that the Bryan Robson player manager thing? 😀

It was indeed.

I'll be honest I've no idea what to make of this as regards how it'll affect us on the pitch. 

What's abundantly clear is that Evatt is being backed to the hilt by the board.

Did we have a smaller management team than the likes of Derby, Pompey? Dunno. 

Edited June 25, 20242 yr by paulhanley

3 minutes ago, paulhanley said:

I'll be honest I've no idea what to make of this as regards how it'll affect us on the pitch. 

What's abundantly clear is that Evatt is being backed to the hilt by the board.

Did we have a smaller management team than the likes of Derby, Pompey? Dunno. 

It's definitely true he's had enormous backing to succeed

No excuses

5 minutes ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

It's definitely true he's had enormous backing to succeed

No excuses

Financial or words of encouragement?

Just now, Zico said:

Financial or words of encouragement?

Both, but especially financial

1 minute ago, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

Both, but especially financial

You mean to date or this summer?

Just now, Zico said:

You mean to date or this summer?

To date

Well, the season and a half or so

Just now, Lt. Aldo Raine said:

To date

Well, the season and a half or so

Ah right 

You got me excited for a moment about the summer ahead then