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Loco Rojo

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  1. Nigel did the right thing to bring him off - even if it was only a slight knock. We cannot risk adding more players to the injured list at the moment and we need as many fit for Cardiff as we can just to keep options available (especually with King going off). Sound tactical decision.

    I watched Roberts go and sit next to Nigel when he sat on the bench for quick chat before Roberts then moved to a different seat. No storming down the tunnel, no ignoring each other, and it didn't look like a heated chat. Suggested to me (from the body language from a distance) that he was 'ok' with the decision. I thought it was good player management for Nigel to have a chat about whatever it was. Perhaps it was re-assurance or to duscuss why he was brought off. 

    I don't think there was anything suspicious or any suggestion Nigel wasnt happy with him in the short time he was on the pitch.

    Move on to Cardiff game now and hopefully he's fit to play a part.

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  2. 29 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

    If what you are saying is true (not doubting it based on past experience) I would be very surprised if Nige hasn't got wind of it, if you have why wouldn't he, and I wouldn't be surprised if he is saying his goodbyes very quickly. I would even doubt whether he is here at the weekend. Why would you bother to keep the seat warm for Gary Rowett or whoever in his predicament?

    He walks, he gets nothing. He stays, he gets the negotiated pay off of the rest of his contract? 

    I get your point though. If i knew my boss was about to sack me after doing a bloody good job under shity circumstances, i'd be inclined to put my feet up.

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  3. On 17/09/2023 at 09:12, myol'man said:

    It will be exactly a year to the day on Tuesday that my wonderful wife took her own life. She was suffering with a physical condition that wasn't being dealt with. Her inquest is soon, we'll find out more then.

    Sometimes, I barely get through the day, some days I'm ok. 

    If you know me & see me at the Plymouth match and I'm looking fine, it's just a front.

    Ask how I'm doing, it all helps ?

    Sid 

    Truly sorry to read this Sid. Every day must be incredibly difficult for you. As someone else said, time will hopefully help you find some way to manage what you're going through.

    Do look after yourself and i hope you're getting the help and support you need as well. 

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  4. To be fair to Alex's Bournmouth choice, he might not have expected to be injured for as long as he has been. Or that their team might have struggled as they have done so far.  Hindsight is easy to judge.

    I guess going forward he may come back soon and have a fantastic season for them and put himself back in the shop window that if they do come down, another PL club (or abroad) might come in and snap him up. 

    Or perhaps he stays, they get relegated but they bounce straight back up to the PL.  Who knows.  There are too many scenarios this could play out for some to call his move to them a mistake just yet.

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  5. Just now, Sleepy1968 said:

    Er, I'm not really sure what you're getting het up about.

    Birmingham have just broken a contract. The repercussions will be no more or less than for any other club that chose to dispense with their manager's service, subject to contract.

    Any pay-off would form part of a legal agreement. They're not going to make his contract paid up unilaterally.

    The actual agreement can be anything both parties agree to, but realistically it won't involve more money than the outstanding contract is worth. And rather than a payoff, they might agree to continue to pay his salary/difference in salary if he finds another job until completion of the contract term.

    He'll only be taking legal action if they can't come to a reasonale compromise.

    My point was related to the comment suggested earlier by someone else - the hypothetical reason he might have been sacked - which i dont think is a reasonable or justifiable reason to sack someone.  Just talking about that point more. 

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  6. 15 minutes ago, BigTone said:

    Probably getting his contract paid up so why go to the hassle

    Principle? Was his pay up enough/acceptable in this circumstance?  Surely somewhere a line has to be drawn at some point.

    Appreciate it's probably not the reason for him leaving but it's an interesting thought.

  7. 4 hours ago, RedM said:

    TV deal perhaps, like Sunderland, Wrexham etc?

    God, can you imagine if this was true?  If i was in John Eustace's shoes i'd be considering legal action for wrongful dismissal or something. There must be grounds for some sort of legal action if this was the reason for it.

  8. Surely that's not real?

    Assuming that is a real post and also not an accidental quote price mistake from the club (these things do happen), then that is shameful.   I wouldn't walk away from the club, i'd be running. 

    I'm suprised this story hasn't come out in more mainstream media as that is just insane. 

  9. 7 minutes ago, alexukhc said:

    Bit underwhelming looking at his stats but in Nigel we trust and best of luck to the lad

    Signed as cover by the sounds of it.  Why waste larger sums of money on salary/contract/agent fees for someone who probably wont get much game time?

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  10. 1 minute ago, Numero Uno said:

    Any “normal” business that gets through that amount of CEO’s in that time period would be subject to speculation that the Owner or the business itself is bloody difficult to work for.

    Would it? Or would a new applicant be thinking 6-8 months in to a job, then ???????

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