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If think the cultures improved. The problem is lack of investment due to FFP. See Ipswich under McCarthy as a comparison. The millions spent on high salaries is punishing us now, no other clubs misspent with regards to turnover as much as we did. Even now with Kalas injured and Wells on the bench you're talking upwards of £2m per season for zero return. I think we may need to sell Scott and reinvest. Honestly - I'm not seeing much of a way out of this unless we implement a complete system integrator (i.e. Bielsa, Martin (Swansea), Evans (Bolton)). The one thing Nigel lacks is tactical knowledge. He's great at delegation and man management, but without his foil (Shakespeare) he's limited.

Disagree with the bold. Put Naismith under unnecessary pressure for the first, and three times the ball has gone wide to Wingbacks with no momentum gained, just needs to go long. Sunderland looked to counter press wing backs at every opportunity. Will add other was played worse today (Massengo, Vyner, Martin), just overall a not good performance. Can't even have a go at the ref - thought Stroud was solid this afternoon. Based on that performance: - Need Jamo fit. - Wouldn't miss Bents. - Need a Striker, at least. - Vyner should have been let go.

Doesn't matter. If he immediately went down, no argument, penalty. He take two full steps and staggered to the floor with the goal in front him. It's not stopped a goal scoring opportunity, nor was it evidently enough to send him to the ground. Ultimately brings the game into disrepute. Bit shameful. I'd be of the same opinion if it happened for us against another team. Just no need, goals right there just smash it in the net.

Bus broke down, Refs ******* useless, deflected winner. Fate just ripping us one today it seems.

Jesus H Christ. If that's a penalty I must have wings. Back in a sec lads going up the Avon Gorge.

Wasn't he coaching our u23s or u18s if I'm not mistaken? Wish him all the best.

Basically - Yes, they are that tight. End of Story.

I somewhat disagree. Focus should be ourselves foremost, then worry about the opposition, if I was in NP's position. The above was LJs entire problem, he didn't focus at all on the strengths of his squad, he focused on trying to stifle and/or counter opposition overristimating the abilities of the players at his disposal as well as his own personal tsctical knowledge (citing the 'Tombola' team selections), long term result of which across his reign was a completely bereft style of play and us not knowing what to do when we had possession; added to a bloated and mismatched squad. It eventually cost him. The key, is balance between focusing on ourselves to be the best we can be - as Nige informed the players this pre season, that's what he and the coaching staff are there for, helping them to fulfuill their potential and be a facility they can use - while setting up a general framework and system for them to operate within, and adaptability regarding opposition setup and lead up to and during a fixture. He'll then attempt to select a team that will counter opposition based on the information given to him by scouts and the clubs analysts to pinpoint opposition strengths and weaknesses where needed while guarding against other aspects. Per the original comment - while perhaps too strong - depending on the context was not 'moronic'. We have a manager whose job is to simply make (very tough) decisions, not scout the opposition tooth and nail. It also ultimately depends on preference of what you/I/others would prefer in a manager overall.

The modern football (and the manufacturing involved) mean they are much more streamlined now - therefore less effort needed to generate pace on the ball, which also isn't as affected by drag.

To be fair - we did reject an offer from Freiburg 12 months ago. Fact of the matter is, in this climate post COVID, barely any clubs are stumping up money period in the current market. Ourselves key among them, small tribunal fees and straight free agent signings. It's for the same reason what offers we have received for Semenyo back in January were laughable, who is technically more of a commodity irrespective of the market being a forward player.

Possible £100k plus Baks for Camara at Plymouth?

I trust Rennie and Nige to have been considerate and thorough with their review of Bakes situation to make sure this is resolved or in continuous review pending announcement by both club and player. We may find out, we may not. It's Bakes wellbeing and may he deal with it how he sees fit. It's none of our business. It's between him and the club. I just hope he does right by himself most of all, and thank him for his service to the club. If more players were as brave and committed in the challenge as he is, and put themselves on the line, we may have had some better seasons the past couple of years which is all you can ask for. It may be he joins the coaching staff in the academy or/is doing his badges etc while the insurance aspect is settled. We can only wait.

Ignorance was blissful while it lasted...

I was trying trying to avoid bringing up him nor Moore as both give me shivers imagining either of them playing for us again. Thanks for that Ska.

It's an odd one - as Cundy leaving strikes me as the RCB being void aside of Kalas, unless we feel comfortable with Klose, our most experienced defender, moving across to cover, or Atkinson? Idehen & Towler, as well as Atkinson & Naismith, all strike me as centre/left side of a three or biased to that side, along with Pring able to cover in an emergency. From that view, I would loan Towler out until Jan, rotate Idehen to go out from Jan onwards. The sticking point is do we try and ship Kalas out provided there are any takers, or sign competition for him if there is not?

Demographic is what is more likely to change. Lower season ticket sales at greater per seta overhead, more membership/tourists, more profit. I can't help applaud Man City's pricing. Them and West Ham leading the way while the likes of Wolves, Villa, Bounremouth among others take the proverbial biscuit - especially with the cost of living scenario being what it is. Granted, this is price of cheapest seats so ultimately means nothing if not set in context of average pricing.

Pretty sure Leeds fans would have thought when they signed Meslier from (then) Ligue 2 Lorient. Can we stop judging players on what they've already achieved? It simply isn't applicable. Let's judge them in a City shirt and support them, if it happens. Webster, Brownhill, etc etc.

Dyche for England.

How are some of their fans stupid enough to not realise that its the player (namely their agent) who should inform them of the rejection of their offer one acceptance of another? Not just him as an individual - there are some of their fans who don't seem to realise that there is major pulling power in this division. Others can't seem to compute that simply being 'well-run' means politely **** all at this level.

More importantly, he's free. We lose nothing, there's no real risk. Not exactly Nakhi mkII is it.

Apologies. Think it may have bugged it seems. Defo only sent that once. ?

His achievements here ultimately mean nothing if we we're in a better position overall (including financials) before he arrived. Ultimately the spending completely outstripped overall progress and was costly. The entire up-trading strategy was a huge risk that simply was not necessary, and the more of SC's squad that was replaced, the less of a 'team' it became. LJs man-management on the whole was and is woeful. He may be a good coach. But he simply is not a good manager. At best he was mediocre.

His achievements here ultimately mean nothing if we we're in a better position overall (including financials) before he arrived. Ultimately the spending completely outstripped overall progress and was costly. The entire up-trading strategy was a huge risk that simply was not necessary, and the more of SC's squad that was replaced, the less of a 'team' it became. LJs man-management on the whole was and is woeful. He may be a good coach. But he simply is not a good manager. At best he was mediocre. His achievements here ultimately mean nothing if we we're in a better position overall (including financials) before he arrived. Ultimately the spending completely outstripped overall progress and was costly. The entire up-trading strategy was a huge risk that simply was not necessary, and the more of SC's squad that was replaced, the less of a 'team' it became. LJs man-management on the whole was and is woeful. He may be a good coach. But he simply is not a good manager. At best he was mediocre.

His achievements here ultimately mean nothing if we were in a better position overall (including financials) before he arrived. The entire up-tradingbstratehy was a huge risk that simply was not necessary, and the more of SC's squad that was replaced, the less of a 'team' it became. LJs man-management is woeful.