Marcus Evans Interview
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Marcus Evans Interview
https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-new ... d-tomorrow at 12pm today. Should be interesting?
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Expecting the same old, same old.
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Shelly Kerr announced as new "Exciting and something different" manager at Ipswich......
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Well if he hasn't noticed that the fans are the basis of a family functional run football club by now, with the 20'000 attendance against Villa, and stop keep hiding behind closed doors, come out with a positive interview today, and not only appoint a positive manager, but back him to the hilt to build a team that will entertain and push for promotion, if he doesn't do that, then this club will die without the proper backing, so come on Marcus, 10 fooking years of your playing hide and seek will not be tolerated any more, show some guts and enjoy the spoils
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I have a sneaky feeling we may be pleasantly surprised today although that may just be wishful thinking
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Yes, not too long until ME casts his pearls of wisdom to the salivating pack!
Of course it’s effectively an ‘in house’ production, so don’t really expect him to be given a Paxman like going over. Still, at least some 10 years of relative silence will be broken and, importantly, at last a recognition that leadership starts from the top, and that good communication is a key element of drawing us all together. Now he’s broken the ice, and if he’s serious about repairing some major damage between the club and it’s support, then perhaps he’ll put his head over the parapet more frequently.
Anyway, looking forward to his thoughts about moving in a new direction when appointing a new manager - maybe he’ll give us a clue of who she’s likely to be.
Of course it’s effectively an ‘in house’ production, so don’t really expect him to be given a Paxman like going over. Still, at least some 10 years of relative silence will be broken and, importantly, at last a recognition that leadership starts from the top, and that good communication is a key element of drawing us all together. Now he’s broken the ice, and if he’s serious about repairing some major damage between the club and it’s support, then perhaps he’ll put his head over the parapet more frequently.
Anyway, looking forward to his thoughts about moving in a new direction when appointing a new manager - maybe he’ll give us a clue of who she’s likely to be.
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Evans has sold the club??!!Bluemike wrote:I have a sneaky feeling we may be pleasantly surprised today although that may just be wishful thinking
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You might be joking there, but i have heard from a source or 2 that he might be handing over to someone else, we shall see. 4 mins !!!Ricco wrote:Evans has sold the club??!!Bluemike wrote:I have a sneaky feeling we may be pleasantly surprised today although that may just be wishful thinking
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That won't happen
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Ive just skimmed through it, as he is very dull to listen to. But not sure he actually said anything of note. Very disappointed. Maybe someone else can listen and find some interesting snippets?
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well i watched and listened to it all - and, erm nothing new, nothing confirmed, nothing exciting, nothing ! Very underwhelming
Just the same as a boring company town hall meeting "give yourself a pat on the back and we shall do better next year "
Just the same as a boring company town hall meeting "give yourself a pat on the back and we shall do better next year "
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No point in listening to it later then
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Pretty underwhelming. At least he’s fronted up. Will he provide more investment .... he would not give a direct answer.... so that’s pretty much a no.
25 minutes of nothing, really.... but at least he’s acknowledged that something has to change.
25 minutes of nothing, really.... but at least he’s acknowledged that something has to change.
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I'm glad it wasn't just me then! What a damp squib. I cant wait till we actually get some proper news.tangfastic wrote:Pretty underwhelming. At least he’s fronted up. Will he provide more investment .... he would not give a direct answer.... so that’s pretty much a no.
25 minutes of nothing, really.... but at least he’s acknowledged that something has to change.
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so.......stick to the 5 point plan, no additional investment to current because he spent money in the past and that didn't work, new manager has to have a plan B and C in addition to plan A.
In fact, nothing new at all - no hope, just same old same old and hope it will work one day.
I'd like to say I'm surprised, but its what I expected.
In fact, nothing new at all - no hope, just same old same old and hope it will work one day.
I'd like to say I'm surprised, but its what I expected.
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As I said earlier on this thread same old, same old.
Not at all surprised though.
Not at all surprised though.
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Well if there was going to be a new manager announcement, at this point it would only be an unemployed manager, with those linked being Pardew, McClaren and Gerrard, I'm slightly relieved as I certainly don't like the idea other the former two!
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he basically just dropped in points that fans had been asking for ie. playing from the back etc.
He didn't give much substance to the interview, very much a lot of waffling, however I want to see actions not words, that will be the true test.
He didn't give much substance to the interview, very much a lot of waffling, however I want to see actions not words, that will be the true test.
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He raised a point about a possible near future sell out to the right investor and management team, well the only one I can think of is McLaren and his consortium, that'll please a certain someone if it happened, but back to the interview, basically its all down to the best applicant, and there's a few in there that we don't know about, so it will be very interesting who he appoints as Micks replacement, although Paul Cook is favourite, I just cant see him leaving Wigan, too stronger pull, and the other promotion managers are in the same boat, the only person who can work with no money is Gary White or an outsider could be Chris Coleman but something good has got to happen, otherwise the fans will stay away again, he's got to get it right this time, and with Mick advising him it could be a shock selection, ( A bit like a box of chocolates, you don't know what you will get until you bite it)
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Forest Gump will be the new manager then!!ashfordblue wrote: He raised a point about a possible near future sell out to the right investor and management team, well the only one I can think of is McLaren and his consortium, that'll please a certain someone if it happened, but back to the interview, basically its all down to the best applicant, and there's a few in there that we don't know about, so it will be very interesting who he appoints as Micks replacement, although Paul Cook is favourite, I just cant see him leaving Wigan, too stronger pull, and the other promotion managers are in the same boat, the only person who can work with no money is Gary White or an outsider could be Chris Coleman but something good has got to happen, otherwise the fans will stay away again, he's got to get it right this time, and with Mick advising him it could be a shock selection, ( A bit like a box of chocolates, you don't know what you will get until you bite it)
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Please tell me you're having a laugh with Chris Coleman, Ashford. Has anyone mentioned Stuart Pearce yet, another nobody. Or what about the manager of Leiston, they are doing quite well, not to mention the bloke(s) at Felixstowe & Walton.ashfordblue wrote: He raised a point about a possible near future sell out to the right investor and management team, well the only one I can think of is McLaren and his consortium, that'll please a certain someone if it happened, but back to the interview, basically its all down to the best applicant, and there's a few in there that we don't know about, so it will be very interesting who he appoints as Micks replacement, although Paul Cook is favourite, I just cant see him leaving Wigan, too stronger pull, and the other promotion managers are in the same boat, the only person who can work with no money is Gary White or an outsider could be Chris Coleman but something good has got to happen, otherwise the fans will stay away again, he's got to get it right this time, and with Mick advising him it could be a shock selection, ( A bit like a box of chocolates, you don't know what you will get until you bite it)
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Well I liked his interview. He came across as a very genuine man, and I have changed my opinion of him on hearing his interview day. I’d go so far as to say, I now trust the man.
I think he summarised where the Club was at the time of McCarthy appointment well , and at that time, McCarthy was the right man for the job, but he acknowledges that we need to progress, and the next manager will need to provide a different skill set to those of McCarthy. Again I agree.
He states that he Academy was not working optimally 6 years ago...and now we are seeing youngsters come through. I agree with this. He wants to see the Club (1st team) supplied more from our academy . This I agree with , and it IS begining to happen.
The new manager must be willing to incorporate these youngsters into the senior team. McCarthy only ever did this when injuries forced his hand. The new manager will be expected to bring the younger players on. Our style of Football has to be more attractive ....” playing out from the back”. I agree and have yearned for us to do this . Under McCarthy this rarely happened. The new manager will need to bring this to the first team .
Investment will continue to be made. He makes a valid point that many Clubs have pumped £m’s in and yet are still in the Championship - you can’t argue with this . It’s a fact! Derby look to be cocking it up yet again this season don’t they! Sheffield Wednesday have been far from convincing despite the millions their owners have pumped in.
I found it interesting to hear that we have an established back room staff who work across all the teams at ITFC in the Sports science field. This is very much a progression. although I do question the cause of so many “ season long”injuries sustained this season and last season. However it’s interesting to note that the Club is no longer reliant upon a manager and his side kick any more, nor that individual managers own scouting network. Something which Jewell suffered from during his tenure, or lack of it anyway!
I feel happy that from now on the STYLE of play at ITFC will look t9 foster a seamless style that runs throughout ALL the teams from U9’s through to the senior 1st team, of playing out from the back , where possible! One of my major criticisms of McCarthy was his style of football, which was different from anything the youngsters are being coached under the guidance of Nash and Klug etc . The youngsters were having to massive adaptations in their football once they hit the first team, IMO this was too much to expect of them. It will be very interesting to see how things pan out under the new manager next season.
I’m feeling positive, and looking forward to next season. Something I’ve not had in me for at least 3 seasons under Mick McCarthy I’m afraid.
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I think he summarised where the Club was at the time of McCarthy appointment well , and at that time, McCarthy was the right man for the job, but he acknowledges that we need to progress, and the next manager will need to provide a different skill set to those of McCarthy. Again I agree.
He states that he Academy was not working optimally 6 years ago...and now we are seeing youngsters come through. I agree with this. He wants to see the Club (1st team) supplied more from our academy . This I agree with , and it IS begining to happen.
The new manager must be willing to incorporate these youngsters into the senior team. McCarthy only ever did this when injuries forced his hand. The new manager will be expected to bring the younger players on. Our style of Football has to be more attractive ....” playing out from the back”. I agree and have yearned for us to do this . Under McCarthy this rarely happened. The new manager will need to bring this to the first team .
Investment will continue to be made. He makes a valid point that many Clubs have pumped £m’s in and yet are still in the Championship - you can’t argue with this . It’s a fact! Derby look to be cocking it up yet again this season don’t they! Sheffield Wednesday have been far from convincing despite the millions their owners have pumped in.
I found it interesting to hear that we have an established back room staff who work across all the teams at ITFC in the Sports science field. This is very much a progression. although I do question the cause of so many “ season long”injuries sustained this season and last season. However it’s interesting to note that the Club is no longer reliant upon a manager and his side kick any more, nor that individual managers own scouting network. Something which Jewell suffered from during his tenure, or lack of it anyway!
I feel happy that from now on the STYLE of play at ITFC will look t9 foster a seamless style that runs throughout ALL the teams from U9’s through to the senior 1st team, of playing out from the back , where possible! One of my major criticisms of McCarthy was his style of football, which was different from anything the youngsters are being coached under the guidance of Nash and Klug etc . The youngsters were having to massive adaptations in their football once they hit the first team, IMO this was too much to expect of them. It will be very interesting to see how things pan out under the new manager next season.
I’m feeling positive, and looking forward to next season. Something I’ve not had in me for at least 3 seasons under Mick McCarthy I’m afraid.
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I’ll reserve judgement until we see who the new manager is. Talking a good job is one thing, making it work is another, andin my opinion everything now depends on who Mr Evans appoints to make it happen, get it wrong and it wont happen.
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I must admit I found it more positive than negative. Let's hope the appointment is positive as well.hallamblue wrote:Well I liked his interview. He came across as a very genuine man, and I have changed my opinion of him on hearing his interview day. I’d go so far as to say, I now trust the man.
I think he summarised where the Club was at the time of McCarthy appointment well , and at that time, McCarthy was the right man for the job, but he acknowledges that we need to progress, and the next manager will need to provide a different skill set to those of McCarthy. Again I agree.
He states that he Academy was not working optimally 6 years ago...and now we are seeing youngsters come through. I agree with this. He wants to see the Club (1st team) supplied more from our academy . This I agree with , and it IS begining to happen.
The new manager must be willing to incorporate these youngsters into the senior team. McCarthy only ever did this when injuries forced his hand. The new manager will be expected to bring the younger players on. Our style of Football has to be more attractive ....” playing out from the back”. I agree and have yearned for us to do this . Under McCarthy this rarely happened. The new manager will need to bring this to the first team .
Investment will continue to be made. He makes a valid point that many Clubs have pumped £m’s in and yet are still in the Championship - you can’t argue with this . It’s a fact! Derby look to be cocking it up yet again this season don’t they! Sheffield Wednesday have been far from convincing despite the millions their owners have pumped in.
I found it interesting to hear that we have an established back room staff who work across all the teams at ITFC in the Sports science field. This is very much a progression. although I do question the cause of so many “ season long”injuries sustained this season and last season. However it’s interesting to note that the Club is no longer reliant upon a manager and his side kick any more, nor that individual managers own scouting network. Something which Jewell suffered from during his tenure, or lack of it anyway!
I feel happy that from now on the STYLE of play at ITFC will look t9 foster a seamless style that runs throughout ALL the teams from U9’s through to the senior 1st team, of playing out from the back , where possible! One of my major criticisms of McCarthy was his style of football, which was different from anything the youngsters are being coached under the guidance of Nash and Klug etc . The youngsters were having to massive adaptations in their football once they hit the first team, IMO this was too much to expect of them. It will be very interesting to see how things pan out under the new manager next season.
I’m feeling positive, and looking forward to next season. Something I’ve not had in me for at least 3 seasons under Mick McCarthy I’m afraid.
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Yep your correct Billy I was having a laughbarmy billy wrote:Please tell me you're having a laugh with Chris Coleman, Ashford. Has anyone mentioned Stuart Pearce yet, another nobody. Or what about the manager of Leiston, they are doing quite well, not to mention the bloke(s) at Felixstowe & Walton.ashfordblue wrote: He raised a point about a possible near future sell out to the right investor and management team, well the only one I can think of is McLaren and his consortium, that'll please a certain someone if it happened, but back to the interview, basically its all down to the best applicant, and there's a few in there that we don't know about, so it will be very interesting who he appoints as Micks replacement, although Paul Cook is favourite, I just cant see him leaving Wigan, too stronger pull, and the other promotion managers are in the same boat, the only person who can work with no money is Gary White or an outsider could be Chris Coleman but something good has got to happen, otherwise the fans will stay away again, he's got to get it right this time, and with Mick advising him it could be a shock selection, ( A bit like a box of chocolates, you don't know what you will get until you bite it)
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Well i did listen to it and I am with Hallamblue all the way, a very open and honest interview and I didnt find much at all to disagree with, of course people want to hear him say that there is another 20 million for the new manager to spend but anyone with a brain cell knew that wasn't going to happen. I actually quite liked the bloke and how he spoke, first impressions go a long way.
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I was underwhelmed, but maybe because I expected to hear more.
Apart from that, he came across well. He can easily dodge direct questions like a seasoned politician, but would not put it against him. We’ll see over time whether he’ll back up his words.
Important thing .... he’s visible and prepared to say we need change and has some kind of plan.
No one wants a clown-like, in-yer-face, interfering owner, but he should have done something like this long ago. Him staying invisible just added to the uncertainty.
Apart from that, he came across well. He can easily dodge direct questions like a seasoned politician, but would not put it against him. We’ll see over time whether he’ll back up his words.
Important thing .... he’s visible and prepared to say we need change and has some kind of plan.
No one wants a clown-like, in-yer-face, interfering owner, but he should have done something like this long ago. Him staying invisible just added to the uncertainty.
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For me I would have liked the change of direction mentioned at the beginning of the interview rather than at the end so he could have been pressed more on it and given an indication of what this actually meant.
We are still going to work under the 5 point plan, investment in the squad sounds like it is still going to be kept as low as possible, and basically we can’t compete in financial terms with a lot of teams in the transfer market.
IMO we already knew the above points. I just got the impression that the change of direction quote was there just to try and help the early bird season ticket sales rather than having a great deal of substance to it.
We are still going to work under the 5 point plan, investment in the squad sounds like it is still going to be kept as low as possible, and basically we can’t compete in financial terms with a lot of teams in the transfer market.
IMO we already knew the above points. I just got the impression that the change of direction quote was there just to try and help the early bird season ticket sales rather than having a great deal of substance to it.
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With you & Hallam on this one. Some will say talk is cheap, but i think he came across as caring and genuine. Having read 4 pages of conments on TWTD, my opinion is that this interview has generally gone down pretty well, in fact, rather surprisingly, more so than the initial comments on this site.Bluemike wrote:Well i did listen to it and I am with Hallamblue all the way, a very open and honest interview and I didnt find much at all to disagree with, of course people want to hear him say that there is another 20 million for the new manager to spend but anyone with a brain cell knew that wasn't going to happen. I actually quite liked the bloke and how he spoke, first impressions go a long way.
I can accept that there is very little money to invest in new players and that a productive youth conveyor belt is vital. As Hallam mentions, the high volume of injuries do make our training/sports science methods questionable, but with a fully fit squad (we can hope lol) i think we have the makings of a pretty decent squad! A midfield that has missed Huws, Adeyemi, Dozzell, Downes, Bishop (3 of our own) for most of the season will certainly be appealing options to any new manager.
Marcus has laid his cards on the table, well as much as any decent business owner could actually do. Ok many fans already knew most of his hand! The key thing his interview achieved for me , is that i feel more reassured, i feel a bit more positive that the Captain of HMS ITFC has at last come out and let us know which direction he would like the club to sail, rather than leaving others to do it or worse still for most to assume we are heading for an iceberg.
This fan is going to draw a line in the sand and see this as a new adventure, giving Marcus and the new manager my support.
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At least he has stated that we are going to try something different,quite genuine I thought.