Waconda Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lrrr said: You might be thinking of Zac Bell in fairness Chuckle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Hey Danny, can I have your shirt? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 8 minutes ago, HappyClapper said: Just saw this on twitter. Seems apt. From someone who just said that Sam bell has played RWB and RB for the under 23's. Absolute classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, IAmNick said: The signing clearly didn't work out, but I'm slightly confused why people are quite so vitriolic about this one in particular? We signed someone on a short term contract with good football pedigree - three promotions wasn't it... He played a bit, but seems to now be past it. What's the huge deal exactly? Just feels like we have not the best record of signing "has beens" and it kinda reeked of it from the start that he was another. I find it hard to get excited when City sign "has beens" anymore. We'll probably sign another in the summer. That's how I feel about it anyways, not a huge deal but frustrating how often they don't work out well. Edited March 7, 2022 by Sturny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, VT05763 said: From someone who just said that Sam bell has played RWB and RB for the under 23's. Absolute classic. Wow, such a lack of self awareness. Even here where I may have made an error you are making things up. I didn’t mention that he had played at RB and thought he had played the odd game at RWB. Before Saturday he had started 2 first team games at RWB/FB and would’ve been taken through this in training in the lead up to the games. My point was really about your comments on player development, which you curiously have decided to ignore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Just now, HappyClapper said: Wow, such a lack of self awareness. Even here where I may have made an error you are making things up. I didn’t mention that he had played at RB and thought he had played the odd game at RWB. Before Saturday he had started 2 first team games at RWB/FB and would’ve been taken through this in training in the lead up to the games. My point was really about your comments on player development, which you curiously have decided to ignore. Ever done any coaching qualifications ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrascal2 Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Let's hope Pearson gets signings right this summer. Although I can't say that I have much confidence in him based in what we have seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 24 minutes ago, Robbored said: It was Simpsons influence in the dressing room that appealed to Nige who would of course known that Simpson was way past his best. Same applies to James and King. James is not in the same bracket. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 2 minutes ago, Selred said: James is not in the same bracket. Nige signed James despite him being past his best but (same as Simpson) was aware of the influence he’d have in the dressing room as well as on the pitch - so there are similarities between the two signings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Just now, VT05763 said: Ever done any coaching qualifications ? Really?? Why do you want this to become a p*sing contest? I’ve just called you out on a post(s) that in my opinion are delivering another false narrative. FWIW I did the old “Prelim” back in the 90’s now hold EUFA B and have been a teacher for 25 years. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 minute ago, HappyClapper said: Really?? Why do you want this to become a p*sing contest? I’ve just called you out on a post(s) that in my opinion are delivering another false narrative. FWIW I did the old “Prelim” back in the 90’s now hold EUFA B and have been a teacher for 25 years. And you haven't covered player development it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 minute ago, HappyClapper said: Really?? Why do you want this to become a p*sing contest? I’ve just called you out on a post(s) that in my opinion are delivering another false narrative. FWIW I did the old “Prelim” back in the 90’s now hold EUFA B and have been a teacher for 25 years. Ah, the old “coaching qualifications / cock waving” post! An irrelevant question. Great response from you. Can’t wait for the response. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Just now, Davefevs said: Ah, the old “coaching qualifications / cock waving” post! An irrelevant question. Great response from you. Can’t wait for the response. You got a spreadsheet on "cock waving" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 minute ago, VT05763 said: And you haven't covered player development it seems. No, just the development of young people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Ooooh, was waiting for this thread, and it’s not disappointed me. Yep Sycophantic Fanboys out in force, defending the indefensible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAmNick Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 5 minutes ago, VT05763 said: You got a spreadsheet on "cock waving" ? He does actually, hosted here: https://www.otib.co.uk/index.php?/profile/31403-vt05763/content/ 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, VT05763 said: You got a spreadsheet on "cock waving" ? No, why would I? Why do you troll my posts, then DM me with your ITK stuff? Why did you DM me to try to meet up with me before a game? Why did you ask if DMs were monitored? Edited March 7, 2022 by Davefevs 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strictly Obi Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 I'm by no way sticking up for NP, but find it difficult to understand how some are criticising his signings when he's literally been given no budget whatsoever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Strictly Obi said: I'm by no way sticking up for NP, but find it difficult to understand how some are criticising his signings when he's literally been given no budget whatsoever. In fairness I think it’s fair to critique. But accept there will be always be more than one view…even on a player / signing like Danny Simpson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waconda Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 minute ago, Davefevs said: In fairness I think it’s fair to critique. But accept there will be always be more than one view…even on a player / signing like Danny Simpson. Do you though ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinmans Love Child Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 20 minutes ago, HappyClapper said: Really?? Why do you want this to become a p*sing contest? I’ve just called you out on a post(s) that in my opinion are delivering another false narrative. FWIW I did the old “Prelim” back in the 90’s now hold EUFA B and have been a teacher for 25 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenred Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) Blanked.. Edited March 7, 2022 by lenred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, Davefevs said: No, why would I? Why do you troll my posts, then DM me with your ITK stuff? Why did you DM me to try to meet up with me before a game? Why did you ask if DMs were monitored? Bravo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 35 minutes ago, Robbored said: Nige signed James despite him being past his best but (same as Simpson) was aware of the influence he’d have in the dressing room as well as on the pitch - so there are similarities between the two signings. James was still in his twenties when we signed him & we have given him a 3 year deal. If he was “past his best” by then, we’re in really big trouble. Simpson was already 34 (he’s 35 now) & King approaching 33 when we gave them both one year deals. If you don’t see the huge difference between the former & the latter two that is remarkable, or on reflection possibly not… 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 All managers make poor signings. It is almost impossible to have 100% hit rate (Even Pep paid £100m for a player that has made little difference to his team, Klopp signed Minamino). Hits for NP have been Tanner, Atkinson, Klosse, Weimann, Baker Good squad players that can offer more when fully fit James and King Misses Simpson. I don't think the above is a stick to beat him with. Perhaps there should be a bit more praise for his signings. Where he let himself down was not bringing in a full back and allowing NW to go out on loan in January. Again in mitigation he still (probably) thought he could get by using Vyner at RB til Tanner was fit again. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 On the James signing I didnt see anyone on here complaining about it at the time, especially as he was signed on the back of a good season at Coventry. King was a bit different and more of a gamble. Having watched him 4 years ago on loan at Swansea I personally would have have given him a big swerve. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 36 minutes ago, Davefevs said: No, why would I? Why do you troll my posts, then DM me with your ITK stuff? Why did you DM me to try to meet up with me before a game? Why did you ask if DMs were monitored? Hell hath no fury... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, glynriley said: Hell hath no fury... He had a go at my spreadsheets. There’s no coming back from that! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, GrahamC said: James was still in his twenties when we signed him & we have given him a 3 year deal. If he was “past his best” by then, we’re in really big trouble. Simpson was already 34 (he’s 35 now) & King approaching 33 when we gave them both one year deals. I didn’t know how old James was when Nige signed him. I (wrongly) assumed that as James had been with the Foxes when Nige was there that he’d be around late 20s early 30s. Unsurprisingly I never do any background checks on players that City sign - I leave that to you and others who seem to relish that kind of research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBB Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, HappyClapper said: Really?? Why do you want this to become a p*sing contest? I’ve just called you out on a post(s) that in my opinion are delivering another false narrative. FWIW I did the old “Prelim” back in the 90’s now hold EUFA B and have been a teacher for 25 years. Me too. Just going over my notes…. Nothing in there about what to do during injury crisis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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