OneManMob Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 As we all thought......... bullshit. Do we think we will ever hear them mentioned again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Who gives a flying ****..... Best leave that disaster where it belongs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Christ not this again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Re read what was said about the pillers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelRobartes Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 To be fair I think that around 94% of all references to them are made on here. It is getting a bit repetitive at this stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asfred Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 We sign someone aged 29 and suddenly the pillars have fallen?! As stated elsewhere, the policy is to sign younger players where possible, but sometimes a bit of experience is called for... bottom of League 1, I would say it is called for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol_Badger Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Bore off! Reality check for some on here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Are Rovers? Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 As we all thought......... bullshit. Do we think we will ever hear them mentioned again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 :facepalm: Which part of it don't you understand? Although I may need words of more than one syllable to explain it if that's alright? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 As we all thought......... bullshit. Do we think we will ever hear them mentioned again? Why? El Abd was first linked to City under O'Driscoll. So seems to have been a long term target finally signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Galley Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I am sick and fed up of all the comments about "five Pillars" whenever we are involved in signing experienced players. For goodness sake grow up, it's no good on building anything no matter how many pillars, if it's on SAND. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 You never win anything with kids... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Right Honourable Les Q Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I am sick and fed up of all the comments about "five Pillars" whenever we are involved in signing experienced players. For goodness sake grow up, it's no good on building anything no matter how many pillars, if it's on SAND. The Egyptians managed building things on sand, sir. A very good job they did too. And long before Brandon Tool Hire were nearby with all their labour-saving devices and contraptions. Not that they went for pillars as such, more of a pyramid type formation...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 This I think should fully explain why people are taking every word of the 5 pillars far too literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 The Egyptians managed building things on sand, sir. A very good job they did too. And long before Brandon Tool Hire were nearby with all their labour-saving devices and contraptions. Not that they went for pillars as such, more of a pyramid type formation...... This I think should fully explain why people are taking every word of the 5 pillars far too literally. beat me to it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 beat me to it..... You can have the sandal or the gourd as the representation of the 5 pillars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I usually mention the five pillars to reel a few in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRock Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 They are guidelines not tramlines FFS. If we've signed a leader, fighter with a 'will to win' I don't care if he is 97! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I usually mention the five pillars to reel a few in. i've used 5 pilchards to reel a few in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Galley Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 The Egyptians managed building things on sand, sir. A very good job they did too. And long before Brandon Tool Hire were nearby with all their labour-saving devices and contraptions. Not that they went for pillars as such, more of a pyramid type formation...... Well he is an Egyptian isn't he. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rizzle Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I find it staggering how many fans still don't understand the 5 pillars. As Monkeh suggested, try reading them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtyseconds Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 Read them .. I was particularly impressed by the Community pillar. Evidently it streches as far as Botswanna. Do Manchester Utd know about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 If your pillars are crumbling and there's a chance your house will fall down, you shore up the pillars until they can be rebuilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I'm taking a break from using this forum for the sake of my blood pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loderingo Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Like some others I find it a bit bizarre that some people expect us to only sign younger players.If you look at the 95-6 Man U team (of 'you'll never win anything with kids' fame) - yes they had mainly younger players like Beckham, Scholes, Giggs , the Nevilles etc but they also had experience with Steve Bruce, Irwin ,Pallister etc.In my view you need 4-5 experienced players to make up the backbone of the team and you can then fit the kids around them. Hopefully over time some of the kids become the experienced players and you don't need to sign anyone.We need a bit more leadership on the pitch and think the new guy can do a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 Like some others I find it a bit bizarre that some people expect us to only sign younger players. If you look at the 95-6 Man U team (of 'you'll never win anything with kids' fame) - yes they had mainly younger players like Beckham, Scholes, Giggs , the Nevilles etc but they also had experience with Steve Bruce, Irwin ,Pallister etc. In my view you need 4-5 experienced players to make up the backbone of the team and you can then fit the kids around them. Hopefully over time some of the kids become the experienced players and you don't need to sign anyone.We need a bit more leadership on the pitch and think the new guy can do a job. Exactly. How many players do we have over 30. Carey and Pearson are the only 2 I can think of, and have almost no game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrs Court Red Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 The pillars are a crock of shite, that have been overplayed by someone utterly out of their depth. Almost like a comfort blanket I guess. The philosophy behind signing younger players is sound, but because these pillars have been overplayed for so long, they provide plenty of ammunition. Thankfully since SL's radio tantrum I haven't really noticed more talk of pillars, and its seemingly moved to where it should be, a framework to guide decision making behind the scenes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 5 pillars hold up the roof of the East End......getting pulled down soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 The 5 pillocks more like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted January 17, 2014 Report Share Posted January 17, 2014 The 5 pillocks more like. Have you got 4 mates then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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