Unbelievable Jeff Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 Unbelievable Jeff. Much was made of the fact that the season began on the Monday following the united game. Seriously, you only have to look at activity at other clubs to realise that the big strategic decisions are made in the first few weeks of postseason and the rest of the summer is spent implementing them. That the players are away is utterly irrelevant - they're not setting the direction of the club. If anything, this is the absolute worst time for anyone at strategic level to be away. Never mind that in our case, resolving the manager situation, our number one priority, was deliberately postponed till this time. Perhaps. God I wish I had chosen a better ****ing name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 Toon saint I only mentioned that the Canadians have a celebration of Excellence for their winter olympics as one alternative reason for RK being over there , to counter act the comment he was on holdiday , as well as suporting Fitzhugh original post. He might have been there for family reasons, business and in fact he might actually have returned to the UK , Wherebver he is , there is VC , skpye and a whole range of media technology he can use to keep in contact with the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 I hope he has Levy blocked on skype Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 We need an experienced manager like Hoddle to steady the ship. We will start off well in August and unite the fans again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 That's not an answer. Give me some dates. The rest of the team are away, why shouldn't he be? At least in this situation we can't accept any offers if he is integral to that decision. Some dates? Well what about September 1st onwards, once the transfer window has 'slammed shut' and the situation with managers and players has been resolved. He has only been in the job just over two months so not sure why he has to be away now. Shurlock's post (above) explains very well just how significant this period is for us as a club. I'm surprised that you are so relaxed about our Chairman not being around to make the most important strategic decisions, given how apoplectic you were about us not having signed a striker in time for pre-season training camp last year (after we had spent £20m!)? You seem to walk a rather perilous tightrope in defining what is hysterical and what is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Shango Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 We need an experienced manager like Hoddle to steady the ship. We will start off well in August and unite the fans again. In tears brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 Some dates? Well what about September 1st onwards, once the transfer window has 'slammed shut' and the situation with managers and players has been resolved. He has only been in the job just over two months so not sure why he has to be away now. Shurlock's post (above) explains very well just how significant this period is for us as a club. I'm surprised that you are so relaxed about our Chairman not being around to make the most important strategic decisions, given how apoplectic you were about us not having signed a striker in time for pre-season training camp last year (after we had spent £20m!)? You seem to walk a rather perilous tightrope in defining what is hysterical and what is not. As I said to you previously (you seem to keep going on about it even though I admitted it was over the top), I learnt from my mistakes, whereas you seem to be the complete opposite. I have grown, you seem to have regressed, but then that's what teen hormones do to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Saint Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 I have grown I am glad you think so well of yourself. What 'mistakes' have I made? I have some serious misgivings about the direction of the board and their ability to communicate ambition effectively with players, fans, and management staff. The loss of Poch is a material consequence of that and not some folly I have invented. You only have to look at the opinions of journalists closest to the club - who perceive the current set-up to be something of a 'rudderless ship' - to sense that there is a serious void at the club right now and a lack of public leadership. Almost every first-team player (Clyne, JWP, Fonte, Wanyama, Schneiderlin, Shaw, Lallana, Lambert, J-Rod) has come out and openly talked of the uncertainty at the club to journalists. In order to shift that negative perception and turn the players onside, Ralph and co. need to take decisive action (not helped if he is not in the country) and appoint a new manager swiftly while demonstrating some ambition in the transfer window. This will be a massive challenge for the board and I'm more than happy to eat my words and be proved wrong, but currently, I don't have much faith in them sorting it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 The last couple of months have been a disaster. Who knows what is in store now but it will take a lot to turn momentum back in our favour. I did warn of this. It's horrible and could have been so different Deary me - is this thread plumbing new depths of hysteria or what? I'm with the last one. As of this minute, absolutely nothing other than speculation has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 When should he go on holiday then? How about at the beginning of July when everyone will want players bringing in? Or in 2 weeks when the search and interviews are on for a new Manager. any big Hockey jobs up for grabs just now ? Just asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 We need an experienced manager like Hoddle to steady the ship. Oh dear. Another relapse. Back to Hoddle Anonymous for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Window Cleaner Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 Oh dear. Another relapse. Back to Hoddle Anonymous for you. Mind you with all those who are supposed to be leaving 17th wouldn't be too bad for us next season. Looks as if, just like WBA and Swansea, we'll have one very respectable season and then implode because of lack of ambition from the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 I'm with the last one. As of this minute, absolutely nothing other than speculation has happened. other than St Charlie and friends coming on here at every opportunity to post links to newspaper speculation and attempt to whip up anti-board feeling. here we go, the end is nigh, this wouldn't have happened if Cortese was here, waaaaaaah waaaaah . dry your eyes chaps. i can imagine Charlie stomping his feet shouting "its not fair" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horley CTFC Saint Posted 27 May, 2014 Share Posted 27 May, 2014 Of more concern at the moment is the potential uncertainty with key members of the England and other international squads - whipped up by the press and various opportunist bids from major Euro League clubs - begs the question as to whether in future the transfer window should be delayed until after the tournament in a World Cup year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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