January 2018 Transfer Window ... thoughts please ...
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Well looking at Wolves and maybe Barnsley after their takeover has settled down, along with ever larger parachute payments, unless ME sells out to a similarly major investor, then the job MM is doing at PR with the aim of doing a Huddersfield or a Burnley, seems to fit with ME's budget rather well. The squad IS better this year (so in that sense there have been improvements) but we have been killed with injuries to many key players. Imagine the line up if our team were all fully fit. Don't we think that we would be quite a few places higher?
I can also see MM's contract being renewed in May unless of course we are scrapping to avoid relegation by then, in which case ME will be between a rock & a hard place.
It's easy for me to say since I have little chance to actually get to any games and get the feeling that I'm wasting my cash, but from a distance I do see progress. But our injury situation beggars belief!
I can also see MM's contract being renewed in May unless of course we are scrapping to avoid relegation by then, in which case ME will be between a rock & a hard place.
It's easy for me to say since I have little chance to actually get to any games and get the feeling that I'm wasting my cash, but from a distance I do see progress. But our injury situation beggars belief!
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I think we have all past the point of no return regarding MM's tenure now DB. I can only see him leaving.
I agree about the injuries . But I'm still not convinced it is a freak incident .
We have had lengthy injuries in previous seasons. Maybe its a case of us bringing in cheap : injury prone players? Or the training methods used, as often players get injured in training ( even pre season), but these are all long term injuries not little knocks.
So I can only assume we have employed damaged goods...or the fitness/ conditioning / training methods are suspect. Either way Evans cant afford to see the crowds continue to dwindle due to the bore tactics adopted by MM/ TC .
I think things have gone stale . There is much animosity between the fans / Manager which is beyond repair now , and a change is much needed IMO .
I agree about the injuries . But I'm still not convinced it is a freak incident .
We have had lengthy injuries in previous seasons. Maybe its a case of us bringing in cheap : injury prone players? Or the training methods used, as often players get injured in training ( even pre season), but these are all long term injuries not little knocks.
So I can only assume we have employed damaged goods...or the fitness/ conditioning / training methods are suspect. Either way Evans cant afford to see the crowds continue to dwindle due to the bore tactics adopted by MM/ TC .
I think things have gone stale . There is much animosity between the fans / Manager which is beyond repair now , and a change is much needed IMO .
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Not long ago I agreed with everything Dubai said but recent crap decisions and lies etc have taken me past the point of no return also, for any idiot to say he was happy with the performance against Sheffield United says it all....moronic.
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This time last season I felt that the club was in limbo with little to stir the hearts of supporters. The owner was his reclusive self showing little interest in appeasing the unrest if fans, the manager was belligerent and dismissive of fans unrest which culminated in many becoming alienated and not renewing season tickets.
The new season aided by a couple new signings brought a flicker of hope which has now died and we appear to have gone full circle to where we were twelve months ago. The manager's latest comments are the final straw as far as I am concerned and I find it difficult to raise any enthusiasm at all . I just hope above all else that MM clears off at the end of the season. Ideally sooner, but that won't happen.
As you can see, I am really pissed off with the current situation. I might even go and watch Carlos Edwards playing for Woodbrige.
The new season aided by a couple new signings brought a flicker of hope which has now died and we appear to have gone full circle to where we were twelve months ago. The manager's latest comments are the final straw as far as I am concerned and I find it difficult to raise any enthusiasm at all . I just hope above all else that MM clears off at the end of the season. Ideally sooner, but that won't happen.
As you can see, I am really pissed off with the current situation. I might even go and watch Carlos Edwards playing for Woodbrige.
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I wouldn't be so certain that he won't clear off before the end of the season Billy.
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Yep if O'Neil takes the vacant managers job at Stoke, and Micks Favourite to take the vacant Irish Republic managers job, of which he stated not so long ago he would jump at the chance to manage I.R Team again, then I think he will jump before being pushed, and very nice too
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I see McCarthy is on shortening odds to get Ireland job if O’ Neil gets Stone job.
Would love to see MZm as Irish manager with RK as side kick . Mwwahaha .No clash of egos there then eh!!
Would love to see MZm as Irish manager with RK as side kick . Mwwahaha .No clash of egos there then eh!!
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Looks like its Martin O'Neill is going for the interview at the Potters, so Mick could be the next Republic manager again, crosses fingers
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I reckon it’ll go to Roy Keane . They certainly can’t work together
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O’Neill apparently turned down Stoke - staying with Ireland, having previously given them a verbal promise regarding his future commitment. Paul Lambert the latest name in the frame. So no impact on MM’s immediate future. However, being football, things could well change!
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O'Neil doesn't strike me as someone who would be happy to go somewhere as 2nd choice, Stoke made it clear they wanted Flores, he turned them down. Lambert on the other hand, he is probably desperate, after his job at Wolves god knows how he has managed to wrangle a PL job. Might signal Stokes ambition though
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Maybe Stoke City are following Swansea City’s example in appointing a Championship manager in preparation for next season rather than recruit a Premiership boss and the high costs that go with it. Truly a measure of both clubs ambition.
Compare these two appointments with David Moyes at West Ham and Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace and you can quickly identify the favourites for relegation.
Compare these two appointments with David Moyes at West Ham and Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace and you can quickly identify the favourites for relegation.
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And MM at ipswich .....Charnwood wrote:Maybe Stoke City are following Swansea City’s example in appointing a Championship manager in preparation for next season rather than recruit a Premiership boss and the high costs that go with it. Truly a measure of both clubs ambition.
Compare these two appointments with David Moyes at West Ham and Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace and you can quickly identify the favourites for relegation.
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ipswichtownNo1 wrote:And MM at ipswich .....Charnwood wrote:Maybe Stoke City are following Swansea City’s example in appointing a Championship manager in preparation for next season rather than recruit a Premiership boss and the high costs that go with it. Truly a measure of both clubs ambition.
Compare these two appointments with David Moyes at West Ham and Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace and you can quickly identify the favourites for relegation.
I thought we were already in The Championship when he was appointed ?...... apologies if i’ve missed the point or it’s gone completely over my head.
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Stoke City's ex Manager.......
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Sanchez to Manure, £500,000 A WEEK?!!
Not that it'll make one single ounce of a difference, but I think I'll make a stance against the football climate these days and cancel all TV subscriptions. Not Sanchez's fault, I'd no doubt rake in as much as I possibly could in his position, but fk these corporate c*nts.
Columbo & Quincy for me.
Not that it'll make one single ounce of a difference, but I think I'll make a stance against the football climate these days and cancel all TV subscriptions. Not Sanchez's fault, I'd no doubt rake in as much as I possibly could in his position, but fk these corporate c*nts.
Columbo & Quincy for me.
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Been saying it for years marko . Sky tv has killed football in this Country !
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500k per week, AFTER TAX, AFTER f**king TAX!marko69 wrote:Sanchez to Manure, £500,000 A WEEK?!!
Not that it'll make one single ounce of a difference, but I think I'll make a stance against the football climate these days and cancel all TV subscriptions. Not Sanchez's fault, I'd no doubt rake in as much as I possibly could in his position, but fk these corporate c*nts.
Columbo & Quincy for me.
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I have always said the Premiership title is always between 5 clubs Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool....... all others are just also rans. Leicester City bucked that trend but that was just an anomaly. It's so predictable that it's become boring...... as has the style of play. At least in the Championship it's up in the air who will win it.
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Exactly and which is why im not slitting my wrists at the thought of never going up, its sh*te and all this crap about wanting the money wont benefit us fans one bit, in fact quite the reverse
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Yes i can see the ticket prices soaring & availability of tickets poor.Guess the debt will nearly get paid off,if we go up.Bluemike wrote:Exactly and which is why im not slitting my wrists at the thought of never going up, its sh*te and all this crap about wanting the money wont benefit us fans one bit, in fact quite the reverse
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Watership Down wrote:I have always said the Premiership title is always between 5 clubs Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool....... all others are just also rans. Leicester City bucked that trend but that was just an anomaly. It's so predictable that it's become boring...... as has the style of play. At least in the Championship it's up in the air who will win it.
So you didn’t watch Liverpool v Manchester City last Sunday ?.... this must rank as one of the best games played in England for a long time and set a benchmark for others to aspire to. It was a lesson to all coaches on how the game should be played and if only partly achieved would bring thousands of lost fans back to our football stadiums.
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Trouble is Andy you can almost count the good games on One finger never mind One hand.
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Bluemike wrote:Trouble is Andy you can almost count the good games on One finger never mind One hand.
I’d probably disagree Mike, living away as we do I get most of my footie fixes from watching live matches on television, the majority being Premier League games. So far this season there have been a number of cracking games and our Prem Lge is probably as good at it gets and I don’t understand why yourself and a few others can’t see it. To count on one hand my top 5 games so far would be Arsenal 4-3 Leicester, Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United, Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool, Arsenal 2-2 Chelsea and of course Liverpool 4-3 Manchester City, and it wouldn’t be difficult to find enough games to count on two hands. Trust me Mike, the Premier League is far from predictable and boring and the sooner our football team gets back amongst it the better cos by comparison the Championship is pants.
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Sadly Charny not a hope in hell whilst Evans owns the Club.
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Message amongst that is; get a season ticket for the Emirates. You won't see trophies, but you'll be entertained.Charnwood wrote:Bluemike wrote:Trouble is Andy you can almost count the good games on One finger never mind One hand.
I’d probably disagree Mike, living away as we do I get most of my footie fixes from watching live matches on television, the majority being Premier League games. So far this season there have been a number of cracking games and our Prem Lge is probably as good at it gets and I don’t understand why yourself and a few others can’t see it. To count on one hand my top 5 games so far would be Arsenal 4-3 Leicester, Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United, Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool, Arsenal 2-2 Chelsea and of course Liverpool 4-3 Manchester City, and it wouldn’t be difficult to find enough games to count on two hands. Trust me Mike, the Premier League is far from predictable and boring and the sooner our football team gets back amongst it the better cos by comparison the Championship is pants.
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And surely thats what Football is all about? We have been craving entertainment at Portman Road for the past 5 yearsmarko69 wrote:Message amongst that is; get a season ticket for the Emirates. You won't see trophies, but you'll be entertained.Charnwood wrote:Bluemike wrote:Trouble is Andy you can almost count the good games on One finger never mind One hand.
I’d probably disagree Mike, living away as we do I get most of my footie fixes from watching live matches on television, the majority being Premier League games. So far this season there have been a number of cracking games and our Prem Lge is probably as good at it gets and I don’t understand why yourself and a few others can’t see it. To count on one hand my top 5 games so far would be Arsenal 4-3 Leicester, Arsenal 1-3 Manchester United, Arsenal 3-3 Liverpool, Arsenal 2-2 Chelsea and of course Liverpool 4-3 Manchester City, and it wouldn’t be difficult to find enough games to count on two hands. Trust me Mike, the Premier League is far from predictable and boring and the sooner our football team gets back amongst it the better cos by comparison the Championship is pants.
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Then why are a lot of Arsenal fans not happy ? I would suggest most want success over entertainment.
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Ideally the two shouldn’t be mutually exclusive. However, the bigger the club the greater expectation/demand for success; but, again, that’s relative. For the lower echelons of the PL, just staying there equates to a successful season.
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I was only basing it on charnwoods post as Arsenal were mentioned in most of the games listed.
I thought the whole conversation was from the viewpoint of the neutral supporter and watching the EPL on shitty money grabbing SKYTV?
I thought the whole conversation was from the viewpoint of the neutral supporter and watching the EPL on shitty money grabbing SKYTV?