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So that makes 8 first team players out and still no Manager
- Thread starter narly101
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Captain Hindsight
Why include Ward but not Lingard or Andrews?
Bladders
Twats everywhere
If it was the end of July I might actually start to worry.
The Large One
Who's Next?
It's May 23rd.
glasfryn
cleaning up cat sick
we have to get used to the fact we are dithers
we might get there eventually
we might get there eventually
Cheeky Monkey
Well-known member
- Jul 17, 2003
- 23,033
Won't somebody think of the children!
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
- 11,723
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
Trying to be 'glass half full' on this one. Whilst I do not doubt the contributions of PIG and Upson, neither were perfect, both getting towards the twilight of their careers and most importantly this will free up significant wages for new, fresh blood. If it takes a couple of seasons to rebuild from a depleted squad then so be it.
We have seen what happens when clubs allow their squad to age around them and then need to replace many key players all at once. A new manager with fresh ideas, a new approach, development of the training facility, new and younger players joining us.
What's not to like, exciting times ahead I say?
Even if not immediately, the future looks pretty good. Well run club, great crowds, realistic ambitions.
We have seen what happens when clubs allow their squad to age around them and then need to replace many key players all at once. A new manager with fresh ideas, a new approach, development of the training facility, new and younger players joining us.
What's not to like, exciting times ahead I say?
Even if not immediately, the future looks pretty good. Well run club, great crowds, realistic ambitions.
Curious Orange
Punxsatawney Phil
No need to be concerned, players leave all the time... and players arrive all the time too.
kevtherev
Well-known member
Dont panic Burke on the job of finding players and Clement with his wealth of managerial experience will sort it all out.
El Sid
Well-known member
Dont panic - Joe Cole singing will be confirmed soon.
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
It was something like 28 June before Oscar was appointed and this time last season we had major legal issues etc - we did alright though didn't we
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
Is he Rod Stewart's support act
Seagull on the wing
New member
A voice of calm sense...Don't panic...they don't like it up 'em.Trying to be 'glass half full' on this one. Whilst I do not doubt the contributions of PIG and Upson, neither were perfect, both getting towards the twilight of their careers and most importantly this will free up significant wages for new, fresh blood. If it takes a couple of seasons to rebuild from a depleted squad then so be it.
We have seen what happens when clubs allow their squad to age around them and then need to replace many key players all at once. A new manager with fresh ideas, a new approach, development of the training facility, new and younger players joining us.
What's not to like, exciting times ahead I say?
Even if not immediately, the future looks pretty good. Well run club, great crowds, realistic ambitions.
TaxiRichieUK
Banned
- Jun 6, 2011
- 201
bloom wont be rushed into appointing the new manager, so when it does actually happen in mid july, all the decent will be signed up by new clubs, and burke will end up signing the crap nobody else wants, or chancing it again on season long loan deals
somerset
New member
Why not now?.... dont you recall that the instability and general crapness last close season gave us a real disadvantage when trying to recruit and organise later in the summer? I think it will be another season of playing catchup if we dont get moving with a manager and player recruitment soon.
Monkey Man
Your support is not that great
I'd be more concerned if the club made a rush decision on a manager. We don't want to be in this position again next year ... by taking their time TB and PB stand a better chance of getting a candidate that will be a good fit for the club, not just for the coming season but beyond that. This is a really important appointment. And bear in mind the club can't necessarily dictate how quickly the deal is done, depending on the current circumstances of the candidates it's pursuing.