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3 hours ago, FNQ said:

Probably worth a tenner on Curtis Fleming.. . He’s a nice guy, will do as he’s told and gets on well with the players… oh, and he won’t cost much.

Still can’t understand why he wasn’t sacked

I liked Nigel but was never a fan of the product on the pitch . What he’s done off the pitch has been nothing short of a miracle , unfortunately he talked out of turn to his bosses while on a poor run of form.  His sacking wasn’t a surprise as people where talking about it @  Cardiff as it was gonna happen after the game which I thought was a load of rubbish. 
Apparently we’ve had the feelers out for a new manager for a bit and having been tapping up agents . 
The club is in a bad way and we lurch from one disaster to another . Not sure the club anticipated such a response from the its own fans over the sacking and they’ll look to get us onside sooner rather than later . 
Interesting posts about Tinnions role in all of this , I thought they got on him and Nige 
I expect the new guy to get funds in January 
if I could choose a new manager I’d go for Chris Wilder .  
Tin hat on 

I like the lad and see a player with a fair bit of talent and able to do something different which makes him stand out from what we’ve already got . It is early days still and while he might not be in the plan at the moment I think our manager has shown if you train hard and show the right attitude you will get s chance . 
As for Tony’s boy it’s quite a story of how he’s got to where he is today , seems like he has the drive and determination which the gaffa loves . He is raw but the more he’s in and around it the more chance he’ll get a start, full of energy and endeavour 

31 minutes ago, Better Red said:

This is going to sound really harsh but I actually think he is doing more harm than good.

He is clearly not ready for this level but he is only 17 so that is no surprise if had composure in front of goal he already be at one of the prem clubs academies.

We have to play players who are at this level. It’s not a cup game it’s the league and he is taking the place of better more experienced players.

We cant just throw kids at it all the time and hope it works out.

It does take and yes he needs experience and this will def help him in the  long run but IMO it’s far to early at this stage

 

He’s no worse than the rest . His faults are no different to his teammates. His excuse he’s young and can improve . 

We lack quality and composure in the last third , that’s what you the money for . Ipswich looked comfortable and ready to step if needed . We did ok. 

Just now, Sheltons Army said:

Photo to help you Shelts
 

 

Thank you kindly …..I remember him now !

2 hours ago, Robin101 said:

Does anybody really think the presence of Mark Ashton is going to create some sort of Ipswich-City rivalry? I don't. Beyond OTIB I doubt many know or care. 

Can't decide whether I think Ipswich's game being cancelled at the weekend is a good thing or a bad thing for us. They'll be more rested, obviously. But god knows there's been so many times when we've looked slow to wake up after an international break. Wonder whether, if we have a fast start, Ipswich might be caught out after nearly 3 weeks of training? 

Who’s Mark Ashton ?

8 minutes ago, Montpelierblue said:

Bit of a stroll…..you can park up on any street parking in city centre…..I’d get a cab maybe but each to your own….

Thanks for that . Hopefully be a nice day for a stroll . 

Driving . Daughter wants to park up in St David’s , have some food and walk to the ground, not a good idea ?

No colours or nothing. 

Always wanted to do it . Birthday is around the end of March so would like to do it nice , dress up and have a different experience. Hope me daughter pays for it !!

Gotta be honest I’m not a fan of Gary’s first two kits but he’s eventually found time to make a real beauty 

A joy to watch . 

On 10/09/2023 at 14:24, Glen hump said:

Yeah but I used to miss my Sunday dinner time

Forgot that !

2 hours ago, Glen hump said:

The league we were in moved to Sunday afternoons at under 14s , a pain in the arse , basically your whole Sunday was took up .

You get a lie in though !!

Fair play to you parents it’s quite the commitment, been through it all three times , weekends were only ever about football , train on a Saturday morning and games Sunday morning or afternoon , not great when you had both!

22 hours ago, Superjack said:

From Holden and the last season of Johnson, yes.

And from most of the rest of Johnson.

I agree with Holden and the last throws of LJ . 
Thoroughly enjoyed the run at the playoffs and the cup Semi being some of the best I’ve seen at the Gate 

23 hours ago, glynriley said:

Random question. 

I try and think of what I watch as a product and how entertained I am . 

Has our football on the pitch improved under Nigel ?

4 hours ago, WoodsDTES said:

Certainly would help if the football and rugby pitches were under opposite stands.

Very good point . Last year it looked a bit tired at times 

4 hours ago, sephjnr said:

Prioirities - we have cryo chambers at the HPC, but no undersoil heating. Ashton logic.

Why would ink  u not do Ashton gate also ?

premier league you have to have it I think

4 hours ago, Markthehorn said:

He does seem very loyal due to previous form in tournaments.

And Southgate didn’t seem to think the likes of Sterling and JWP playing well for 3/4 games meant much .

I understand the former has pulled out of previous squads which maybe didn’t help his chances .

He’s very loyal . A good quality 

21 minutes ago, tin said:

They have similar at Schalke as well. Their retractable pitch goes under one of the main stands and sits outside, though, so it’s open to the elements. 

Blinking good work 

What a talent . 

Always find it strange when players are picked on reputation rather than their efforts this season , not sure it offers much hope to those playing out of their skins and not getting a sniff . We do have players good enough in certain positions but Gareth mustn’t trust them or not quite ready yet . 

He was loved  by the fans and a special bond with them . Must’ve been a horrible death .