Pearson to Derby not good

[Lethargic]

They have the nucleus of a good side and good players dont become bad overnight just lose their focus.

As proven by they defiant resistance to relegation right up to the last day, oh wait. They will need a couple of years to rebuild from top to bottom.

 

[Gullflyinghigh]

Surely this just means that Derby, a team I assume everyone is expecting to be challenging/in the playoffs next year, are going to be either challenging or in the playoffs? I don't see what's changed, Pearson is a good manager but they were hardly shocking this year as it is...

 

[Driver8]

They have the nucleus of a good side and good players dont become bad overnight just lose their focus.

Who is in this nucleus you speak of?

 

[AK74]

Who is in this nucleus you speak of?

Nucleus Bendtner is signing for Villa.

 

[Driver8]

Nucleus Bendtner is signing for Villa.

Guaranteed promotion then.

 

[Farehamseagull]

Will personally be surprised if Di Matteo see's out the season. I don't think Villa will be a threat. Derby will.

 

[Guinness Boy]

To know that one or more of Knockaert, Stephens, Kayal and Stockdale are definitely staying. Or confirmation of one or more signings, perhaps. The usual things.

I thought from day 1 that Villa looked good for promotion just needed a strict no nonsense manager, which they have now appointed so will be a threat.

Can I suggest the pair of you buy a calendar based on the football season rather than the normal Jan - December one?

 

[Codner pharmaceuticals]

It's a bit early for peeing of the pants

 

[trueblue]

There are going to be a lot of good clubs - same as always in the Championship - and, given the uneven playing field, it's hard to ever be confident about finishing in the top two. But we have one sizeable advantage if we keep the team together and add a little bit more quality - the chance of a flying start. With a side that knows all about the division and which has no need to 'gel', the opportunity would be there to be off the blocks like a shot in August and September and stacking up points while the likes of Villa, Newcastle, Derby et al adjust to new managers or new circumstances. A few more wins than draws this time and it could make all the difference.

 

[Sheebo]

June 2nd and the first moan about not signing anyone

 

[Easy 10]

I thought from day 1 that Villa looked good for promotion just needed a strict no nonsense manager, which they have now appointed so will be a threat.

Do you HONESTLY think that the team that just completely stank the Premier League out for an entire season from start to finish, and got relegated by a MILE with barely a whimper, just needs a manager who will wag his finger at them and it'll all fall into place ? Bearing in mind they stayed up by the skin of their teeth the year before.

Wow!

And even if that was "all they needed", I'd hardly have Di Matteo down as a hairdryer. More a soft mediterranean breeze.

 

[The Albion Roar]

To know that one or more of Knockaert, Stephens, Kayal and Stockdale are definitely staying. Or confirmation of one or more signings, perhaps. The usual things.

They're under contract. What makes you think that they're going?

 

[Robinjakarta]

They're under contract. What makes you think that they're going?

I didn't say that I think they're going, and it's great that they're under contract. Being under contract doesn't guarantee staying, though. The club has been doing everything right for a while now, but we all know what a rollercoaster BHA is and will want to see the momentum continuing.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

I didn't say that I think they're going, and it's great that they're under contract. Being under contract doesn't guarantee staying, though. The club has been doing everything right for a while now, but we all know what a rollercoaster BHA is and will want to see the momentum continuing.

Good post.

It would be great to see extended contracts announced for Kayal and Stephens, and maybe even one giving Knockaert a 4th year

 

[Justice]

Piss soaked mattress time is back.

 

[Finchley Seagull]

That's good news for them and Villa. Some good news for us soon would be good at least to balance it out and help morale. Don't want to keep hearing what's good news for others.

So Derby and Villa have a new manager (and in Villa's case also have new owners). We have an owner who is a supporter and has backed the club massively financially and a manager who was voted the best in the division last season (and recently extended his contract). All this good news for other clubs just takes them to level with us in that sense, not ahead of us so I don't understand your concern.

 

[Hamilton]

Piss soaked mattress time is back.

So true. Before long our imminent relegation will be predicted by a few.


Sent from my iPhone in a non-Calde world :-(

 

[Bold Seagull]

Piss soaked mattress time is back.

It's like Christmas decorations, seem to go up earlier every year!

 

[el punal]

That's good news for them and Villa. Some good news for us soon would be good at least to balance it out and help morale. Don't want to keep hearing what's good news for others.

Why don't you go on holiday for a nice break, come back relaxed and refreshed and then you won't have to worry about this load of inconsequential cobblers.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

Good post.

It would be great to see extended contracts announced for Kayal and Stephens, and maybe even one giving Knockaert a 4th year

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