We wouldn't want it to become the truth in 6 months time, in that special way NSC functions.
'I read somewhere, ages ago OG laying into the tight budget, it might have been here'.
'Oh yeah he definitely had a moan, I can't quite place it'.
'Yep I remember it was at least 3 different moans, we...
I certainly won't be doing the bouncing, even though me being right is a hen's tooth type situation (I am Team CMS, remember).
I just struggle to see specific negatives in Oscar after just 3 turbulent months, on and off the field.
I have just been down the beach staring out at the great expanse of sea, with the high tide lapping at the shore, the sun on my back, birds tweeting in the tree, with no other people or noise, so you'll have to forgive me.
As said I think Oscar has it 'easier' than Gus, because of the 'Barca' possession he's inherited.
But that's not to say he could just stroll in, sit back and watch the victories roll in.
It's been tough, made harder by the walking wounded, with no sign of any let up, but I do think it will click...
Alternatively they astutely make the right decision first and don't sign Appleton.
We lost to high flying Forest, competent Ipswich, but did well v QPR & Reading, without a creditable striker.
If Oscar is blocking the signing of a striker then we'll talk about his resource management.
Then...
Yes we were, but had we been 14th in October under Gus, nobody would be waiting for Tony to pull the trigger, like say a Blackburn or Leeds chairman might.
The moaning Maureen's would still be moaning and calling for his head, but they do that anyway.
I know I'm being too naive, and way too...
That may be the case with a full squad and discipline/respect issues within the team, (nobody said your name Mr Di Canio).
Should he happen to lose the next 6 having not been backed with replacement player(s) he'll be fine.
You're x amount of games away, if someone has handed you a blank...
All plans have to have a degree of fluidity, I'd love to me in the recruitment meeting when the point is made:-
'Oh with this being the fifth year, you will be required to gain promotion'.
I'm already resigned to not being able to afford promotion, feck knows how I'll break that news to Jnr Stat.
I think that's very conservative.
If Gus had a different temperament he'd be finishing off his 4th (?) season, with no sign of a sacking.
Oscar is TB's second statement manager, I can't see his position being questioned for a fair few years.