Forum Replies Created

Viewing 15 posts - 31 through 45 (of 2,201 total)
  • Author
    Posts
  • in reply to: Unbelievable…. #183338
    SammySammy
    Player

      I haven’t been one to have a go at the management, but you NEVER make a substitution when you are defending a corner or free kick in your own box! This is basic management stuff, and it seems when the players do nothing wrong, the management have to make a mess instead!

      That’s the problem with the sub yes not the actual sub itself[/quote]

      To some extent.
      It wasn’t at all Dunkley’s fault, but if you take off Jacobs the replace him like for like, Roberts probably.
      Then leave him upfield to take away some Derby players.
      Leave the defensive unit intact that has dealt with everything all afternoon.
      Putting another centre back into the mix when defending a corner in the last seconds leaves everyone wondering what their role is. Who was marking whom, or which area, whatever system you are using.
      No-one knows, and confusion reigns.
      And we know what that led to.[/quote]

      I agree with all of that but at what point does it become incompetence rather than bad luck.

      in reply to: A Trend Of Cook #183334
      SammySammy
      Player
        If we were picking a team based on whether the fans liked them or not we’d be in serious trouble.

        Well, exactly.
        I give you Naismith for example.

        in reply to: Goalkeeping errors #182929
        SammySammy
        Player

          No more than some of our regular centre-backs make in any one game then.

          in reply to: Goalkeeping errors #182906
          SammySammy
          Player

            Absolutely no defence for it. And yes, some are still blaming Naismith.

            I’ve not seen many on here blaming Naismith. Different matter on Facebook. The bloke (as many others) put in a cracking shift.

            As for Jones, by all means if he wanted a drink have one. But I still cant get out of my head the way he did it. Why he never walked backwards towards his goal so he is still facing play – the mind boggles.[/quote]

            There was a bloke in front of me who was applauding Naismith’s every move, obviously making a point. I felt like I should have gone over and given him a hug.

            in reply to: Goalkeeping errors #182905
            SammySammy
            Player

              The drink must have been a pick-me-up.

              in reply to: Silence #182783
              SammySammy
              Player
                We should be happy just to exist hey ????

                In some respects yes. Who knows where we would be today if Whelan hadn’t stepped in 20-odd years ago.

                in reply to: Nearly all but 6 minutes were greeeet?!! #182737
                SammySammy
                Player

                  Come Monday afternoon and Cooks not gone then our time in this league really is up.

                  There is a thought that we are going to get tonked by Albion anyway, so it may as well be under Cook’s tenure rather than dishearten a new man or a temporary fit

                  Our season is not going to be defined by Wednesday’s game. That really is a grin and bear it time.[/quote]

                  Wednesday night might well turn out to be an embarrassment considering we have no centre-backs. Naismith must be crapping himself.

                  in reply to: New Manager Options #182604
                  SammySammy
                  Player

                    It is quite surprising that Cook is still here, not necessarily because of results or even his inability to correct repetitive team failings, but more to do with his post-match comments where he has on more than one occasion admitted he doesn’t how to change things. That, in most any other club, would get him instantly out of the door. Even allowing for a situation where Cook knows he isn’t about to be potted it’s not something a manager would readily admit to. Honesty is not always the best policy when you are a football manager. The fact he’s still in charge says more about the structure of the club than anything else, or perhaps they haven’t found a suitable – however you wish to define that – replacement yet.

                    in reply to: London Bubble Folk #182397
                    SammySammy
                    Player

                      Poverty is defined as being when your resources are below your minimum needs. Poverty means not being able to heat your home, pay your rent, or buy the essentials for your children. It means waking up every day facing insecurity, uncertainty, and impossible decisions about money. (taken from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation).

                      Poverty is also measured against the wealth of the society in which you live so there is a big difference between poverty in the third world as opposed to first world countries.

                      Of course there will be some worse off than others but I don’t see anyone disputing the 14 million (25%) statistic however you wish to define it, so it isn’t just a play on words or figures.

                      Priti Patel said the following when being questioned about poverty:
                      “Well it’s appalling, and of course, but everybody – and it’s not just people in Westminster – it’s not just at a national level, it’s at a local level.”
                      “Actually, it’s, well, it’s not [the government’s fault], because it’s all parts of society and the structures. Local authorities have a role to play, education, public services, which are locally led and locally run.”

                      She’s deflecting blame onto local authorities when austerity measures over the last nine years has seen local government being starved of funds by Westminster. In addition, government cuts to the welfare budget and a freeze on benefits has compounded the situation. So Westminster IS directly responsible for the level of poverty in this country and Patel has been roundly criticised for her comments.

                      in reply to: Time to ALL get behind COOK. #182386
                      SammySammy
                      Player

                        I see the urge to declare I told you so has met all expectations tonight.

                        in reply to: London Bubble Folk #182364
                        SammySammy
                        Player
                          Of course there is poverty and it comes in many different forms but with figures full fact give of 14 million plus which is one quarter of the UK population roughly then it’s hard to be in agreement with that figure.

                          The 14 million figure is also confirmed by other organisation too so what criteria would you use to define poverty that is different to what is being used by independent non-political fact-checking institutions.

                          Maybe people find it hard to believe because it comes as a bit of an eye-opener.

                          Do you agree with Priti Patel then that poverty is not the fault of Westminster?

                          in reply to: 4-4-2 tonight… #182339
                          SammySammy
                          Player

                            What a god awful game tempered only by the fact we got a point.

                            in reply to: SACK HIM #182317
                            SammySammy
                            Player

                              Dave is once again in meltdown mode telling everyone on here he will not be going whilst Cook is in the dugout, or at least he won’t be going Saturday because he’s working later that night. Seems he’s already lining himself up a get out clause.

                              Of course everyone has the right not to attend matches for whatever reason they choose. If he’s so bothered about Cook as manager and the future of the club in general why doesn’t he do something about it such as finding like-minded people and arranging a protest inside the ground – banners and so on – or organising a general stay-away boycott, Blackpool style, rather than fuelling his own agenda by spouting off on here how bad things are and declaring (shakes head in disbelief) “the club’s fucked”.

                              Regardless of how bad the away record is and how frustrating it is to constantly drop points in the last few minutes of games most supporters are realists and understand the limitations of the club and that sacking managers is not always, too many times in our case, the answer.

                              in reply to: SACK HIM #182311
                              SammySammy
                              Player

                                We couldnt attract that type of manager in the prem days vat. Sounds as though youve lost pretty much everything you knew about football

                                Did we ever fucking try?

                                Every appointment reeked of cronyism.
                                Jewell was ex player…then Hutchings his number 2…Bruce ex manager and pal of Whelan…Martinez, ex player and prodigal son….

                                Never even tried to bring in an outsider in the Premier League. A lot was down to having guys in charge who would work to Whelans mantra “keep us up, bring in cheap foreigners, and sell on at huge profit”

                                So for you to say we ‘never attracted that kind of manager in the Premier League’ is a piss poor argument. We never tried to.

                                We have a yes man here now as well, and as long as the owners can string it out, the better it is for them. Not us…THEM. Its the only reason he is still in the job. Any other club wouldve sacked him ages ago, but theres an hidden agenda here. If you cant see it, you are deluded.

                                Clubs fucked.[/quote]

                                Having problems shutting that door Dave?

                                in reply to: SACK HIM #182293
                                SammySammy
                                Player

                                  We deffo had more money than every team in League one and had more than majority of Championship. Whelan pumped more money into the club than we have ever seen. The wealthiest clubs generally do the best. Of the top 5 currently 3 are in the top 5 attendances. Of the bottom 8 4 have amongst the worst attendances in the league.

                                  Last year we had two players in Powell and James who would have cost about 30 million to buy and we have replaced with unproven league one players, an academy starlet and a couple of has beens. We don’t have money for much else and as egg has stated with the crowds we currently have its hardly gonna get better. We are in one of the biggest leagues in the world and have less than 9000 fans. How are we gonna compete on any level? Cooks kept us up and has so far kept us out the relegation places this year. For all the passion some of you show on here I don’t see many Cook Out flags at the game or the fans chanting for his head. Rarely heard as much as a boo. So stop the talk and threats to boycott. Get to the game and demand his removal. Or is Primark more appealing VAT?

                                  Youve all got me very wrong. If Cook is still in the dugout, I wont be there. But I won’t be anywhere near the shops either. Itll be a football bet and an afternoon sat in the warmth, not pissing about shopping.

                                  I cannot stand another home game sat in freezing cold, watching that tedious shite. I feel the club will take the piss if we get beat again tomorrow night and he is still in charge on Saturday. Really taking the piss.

                                  And if the powers that be wont act, then why should I bother on Saturday?

                                  Sod it. I dont have to justify myself to anyone. Its up to me whether I boycott or not.[/quote]

                                  Bye Dave. Shut the door on the way out.

                                Viewing 15 posts - 31 through 45 (of 2,201 total)