WhistleHappy Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 So Coppells in the BBC studio with Lineker for this one.... Will he still be there at the end? ...or even make it til half time?? What a 'pundit' that bloke is (for want of another word ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyderInACan Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Blimey. Just put the same thoughts on Twitter. Bloke is a ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 There in his capacity as an ex-manager for both clubs - I wonder if we were one of those teams playing tonight -would he have the cheek to do the same? ....:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Interesting who's on the pitch too. Given our striking problems this season, seeing a certain Simon Cox starting in a quarter final makes you wonder about why he never even got a look in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I still think that some of our problems/issues can be traced back to the day Coppell walked out. But, we need to let it go, it was almost 6 years ago...the guy is a human being, the abuse he has been given over the years by City fans has been well over the top at times. He took a job, he didn't like it, he moved on. Surely lots of people on here have done the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 5 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I still think that some of our problems/issues can be traced back to the day Coppell walked out. But, we need to let it go, it was almost 6 years ago...the guy is a human being, the abuse he has been given over the years by City fans has been well over the top at times. He took a job, he didn't like it, he moved on. Surely lots of people on here have done the same? Exactly...and if fans actually knew the reason he left, and didn't presume, they wouldn't do it...plus they would show their anger towards someone else, who promised one thing and gave another, plus kept bloody interfering in a job he knows nothing about...then a nice big pay off to keep quiet and sweep it under the bridge so no one notices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Simon Cox is looking decent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, spudski said: Exactly...and if fans actually knew the reason he left, and didn't presume, they wouldn't do it...plus they would show their anger towards someone else, who promised one thing and gave another, plus kept bloody interfering in a job he knows nothing about...then a nice big pay off to keep quiet and sweep it under the bridge so no one notices. Look at all those top jobs afterwards, too. Director of football at Crawley and um...**** all else. My problem was that he ever took the job in the first place seeing as he showed zero interest in it, not even bothering to start when he was appointed until the following season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redrobbin Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 18 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I still think that some of our problems/issues can be traced back to the day Coppell walked out. But, we need to let it go, it was almost 6 years ago...the guy is a human being, the abuse he has been given over the years by City fans has been well over the top at times. He took a job, he didn't like it, he moved on. Surely lots of people on here have done the same? I was just about to let go,and forget all about it. But you had to bring it up again didn't you?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, spudski said: Exactly...and if fans actually knew the reason he left, and didnt presume, they wouldn't do it ...plus they would show their anger towards someone else, who promised one thing and gave another, plus kept bloody interfering in a job he knows nothing about...then a nice big pay off to keep quiet and sweep it under the bridge so no one notices. No idea about what or who this post refers to, but if I was involved in something similar I think I'd probably be so ashamed incase the truth ever came to light - I'd leave town and find myself a little island somewhere to live on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redrobbin Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 37 minutes ago, italian dave said: Interesting who's on the pitch too. Given our striking problems this season, seeing a certain Simon Cox starting in a quarter final makes you wonder about why he never even got a look in here. It was all part of cotts master plan to get himself fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Look at all those top jobs afterwards, too. Director of football at Crawley and um...**** all else. My problem was that he ever took the job in the first place seeing as he showed zero interest in it, not even bothering to start when he was appointed until the following season. The point is Graham...people fail to remember that SC didn't want this job. A certain person went chasing him and convinced him to do it. He saw what he did at Reading and spoke about Reading FC being the blueprint he wanted to follow. SC explained that he didn't want the job, but would only consider it if he could do it his way with no interference...that was the deal. He still wasn't convinced...but was promised x amount of £'s and told he could do it his way. He said he had prior engagements...but still was told he was wanted and could do it his way. When on board...the reality was far from promised... That Mckinnes article recently was pretty much how it was...under many managers here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaceboy Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, spudski said: The point is Graham...people fail to remember that SC didn't want this job. A certain person went chasing him and convinced him to do it. He saw what he did at Reading and spoke about Reading FC being the blueprint he wanted to follow. SC explained that he didn't want the job, but would only consider it if he could do it his way with no interference...that was the deal. He still wasn't convinced...but was promised x amount of £'s and told he could do it his way. He said he had prior engagements...but still was told he was wanted and could do it his way. When on board...the reality was far from promised... That Mckinnes article recently was pretty much how it was...under many managers here. This Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bend it like brian Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Geezer got a head like a helmet....so what about the downs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redrobbin Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, spudski said: The point is Graham...people fail to remember that SC didn't want this job. A certain person went chasing him and convinced him to do it. He saw what he did at Reading and spoke about Reading FC being the blueprint he wanted to follow. SC explained that he didn't want the job, but would only consider it if he could do it his way with no interference...that was the deal. He still wasn't convinced...but was promised x amount of £'s and told he could do it his way. He said he had prior engagements...but still was told he was wanted and could do it his way. When on board...the reality was far from promised... That Mckinnes article recently was pretty much how it was...under many managers here. Cotterill being the latest victim of such tactics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Anyone else think the ref is a Jasper Carrott lookalike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Pretty rubbish game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, Reigate Red said: Anyone else think the ref is a Jasper Carrott lookalike. could be Jaspers sister Henrietta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Lawrenson during that row between Gunter and Zaha: "where's Boutros Boutros Ghali when you need him?" Erm, about six foot under Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Lawrenson during that row between Gunter and Zaha: "where's Boutros Boutros Ghali when you need him?" Erm, about six foot under Mark. I sometimes think the same about Galley myself to be honest.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 hour ago, WhistleHappy said: There in his capacity as an ex-manager for both clubs - I wonder if we were one of those teams playing tonight -would he have the cheek to do the same? ....:laugh: Sorry. I have tried to hold back, but both you and Mad Cyril are idiots. There. That's told you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Never a penalty in a million years let alone a red card, pathetic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 minute ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Never a penalty in a million years let alone a red card, pathetic... Agree - usual rubbish from the panel about "the right to go down" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Reigate Red said: Agree - usual rubbish from the panel about "the right to go down" Spot on! He brushed his arm, utter wimp to go down, I hate it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 hour ago, spudski said: The point is Graham...people fail to remember that SC didn't want this job. A certain person went chasing him and convinced him to do it. He saw what he did at Reading and spoke about Reading FC being the blueprint he wanted to follow. SC explained that he didn't want the job, but would only consider it if he could do it his way with no interference...that was the deal. He still wasn't convinced...but was promised x amount of £'s and told he could do it his way. He said he had prior engagements...but still was told he was wanted and could do it his way. When on board...the reality was far from promised... That Mckinnes article recently was pretty much how it was...under many managers here. He could ask for, expect and demand all he wants. But, for me the man who brought us Nicky Hunt and particularly Damien Stewart can F off as quick as he did decide to with absolutely no complaints from me. He wasn't the only one to 'smell a rat'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Ashtonwurzel said: Yeah but we did get David James on £14,000 a week ! Try 25k! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 39 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Lawrenson during that row between Gunter and Zaha: "where's Boutros Boutros Ghali when you need him?" Erm, about six foot under Mark. Lawrenson did say something sensible - "it takes 2 hours to get out of the car park" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I thought our home support was bad, but **** me, Reading were non-existant. Full house, FA Cup quarter final, in the game past 80 mins, and I think I heard them sing/chant twice. Don't let us get like them, cider reds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Dawe Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 28 minutes ago, Reigate Red said: Agree - usual rubbish from the panel about "the right to go down" MK Dons have "the right to go down" and I very much hope they take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 2 hours ago, spudski said: Exactly...and if fans actually knew the reason he left, and didn't presume, they wouldn't do it...plus they would show their anger towards someone else, who promised one thing and gave another, plus kept bloody interfering in a job he knows nothing about...then a nice big pay off to keep quiet and sweep it under the bridge so no one notices. I've thought this for a while, especially since the fallout from MCciines spilling the beans . The club was obviously a mess behind the scenes and no coincidence that we had a change in the boardroom after (mistakes) were admitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 58 minutes ago, 29AR said: He could ask for, expect and demand all he wants. But, for me the man who brought us Nicky Hunt and particularly Damien Stewart can F off as quick as he did decide to with absolutely no complaints from me. He wasn't the only one to 'smell a rat'. I agree that Hunt and Stewart weren't good for us...and over paid. But it wasn't SC who agreed those contracts...it was the financial director at the time. Like I've said in the past...the majority of managers struggle here, although I believe it's improving, due to how we are run and those in charge. Some of the stuff I've heard direct from managers mouths is eye opening to say the least. Problem is, people always say...'oh another disgruntled manager spouting off'...when it's not like that at all. We've been a right shambles in the past. Felt sorry for most managers tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Reigate Red said: Anyone else think the ref is a Jasper Carrott lookalike. I used to go out with his cousin. Useless fact of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bend it like brian Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 20 minutes ago, RedDave said: I used to go out with his cousin. Useless fact of the day. i can match that i used to go out with acker bilks niece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 5 hours ago, spudski said: Exactly...and if fans actually knew the reason he left, and didn't presume, they wouldn't do it...plus they would show their anger towards someone else, who promised one thing and gave another, plus kept bloody interfering in a job he knows nothing about...then a nice big pay off to keep quiet and sweep it under the bridge so no one notices. Er, you know the reason Steve tells people he left. Which is different from what I've heard from a few nationally regarded football journalists. Let's just say he was going through a tough time when he agreed to come here. Sometimes "the horse's mouth" may have difficulty spelling out exactly why he showed no enthusiasm for a position from the day he was appointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 1 minute ago, Red-Robbo said: Er, you know the reason Steve tells people he left. Which is different from what I've heard from a few nationally regarded football journalists. Let's just say he was going through a tough time when he agreed to come here. Sometimes "the horse's mouth" may have difficulty spelling out exactly why he showed no enthusiasm for a position from the day he was appointed. See my post after this one fella...you are right, he never really wanted the job. However...he was told he could do it without interference and his way...as he had done at Reading so successfully. It turned out far differently in reality...Wasn't his fault at all. It's so easy to blame the bloke, when you've got a smiley billionaire pumping millions into the club, with good intentions, but very little football knowledge back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 1 minute ago, spudski said: See my post after this one fella...you are right, he never really wanted the job. However...he was told he could do it without interference and his way...as he had done at Reading so successfully. It turned out far differently in reality...Wasn't his fault at all. It's so easy to blame the bloke, when you've got a smiley billionaire pumping millions into the club, with good intentions, but very little football knowledge back then. As we've concluded before - we have different sources. The bloke had previous and as has been noted is now a toxic brand. Anyway, it's rather ancient history and as you correctly surmise, the problems the club found itself in were largely structural and long-running - starting before the Lansdown tenure in fact. We both agree that we seem to be at least in part addressing such issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Please don't just write "SC" I have lot of time for Steve Cotterill. Can you please use the proper initials for Steve Coppell' 'TW4T' cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 14 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: As we've concluded before - we have different sources. The bloke had previous and as has been noted is now a toxic brand. Anyway, it's rather ancient history and as you correctly surmise, the problems the club found itself in were largely structural and long-running - starting before the Lansdown tenure in fact. We both agree that we seem to be at least in part addressing such issues. Fair play fella...but in this case I got info from the man himself...no malice...it was, what it was....and unfortunately it wasn't just SC that had the same problems back then. I do believe we are turning a corner now, and errors have been rectified. It may have taken a while...but lets face it...a certain owner may have the money and passion, but they have/had just as much knowledge about running a football club as you or I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Whilst I'm sure we were a complete shambles over the affair, if he 'really didn't' want the job then he 'really shouldn't' have taken it. Frankly if our shambles of a board can talk someone with his pedigree into doing something he 'really didn't' want to, then more fool him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfred Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I can't work it out? Coppell left because of too much interference and lessons apparently hadn't been learnt into McInnes' reign, but McIness cites a lack of support (i.e. a complete lack of interference) for his failure here. Coppell is a shit house, that's what I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redrobbin Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 7 hours ago, One man went.... said: I had my head between Cathy Barrys baps once ... Who hasn't ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 The only thing of note from last nights game is that I saw more of Simon Cox than I did during his 3 month loan spell here. One of the strangest wastes of resources I can ever remember, second only to Jimmy Harvey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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