Liam Manning Swansea Press Conference

[Tim Monaghan]

 

[Leabrook]

I’d run through a (stud) wall for that man. So inspiring. 

[Leabrook]

Twine back for Sunday it seems 

[Silvio Dante]

I’ll scribe again:

- Impressed with U18s honesty, work rate and desire to compete

- Thinks the level of championship is so high that U18 to champ is rare but if good enough they will play

- Asked how often the U18s train with the first team - didn’t really answer. Referenced Jamie Knight-Lebel, Yeboah and Nelson - one of whom isn’t an 18 and one who was busted down?

- Cornick fit plus one unspecified

- Asked why form fluctuates “Psychological - it’s been there the whole season not just since we came in”. QPR didn’t have time to work tactically and lacking Twine against the block

- “Annoyingly my phone blew up the other night complimenting how good the lads were defensively” 

- Has spoken a lot about taking responsibility because they give the lads everything and they have to take responsibility - lads are all in and we’re moving in the right direction

- Piercy asked whose decision it was that players were fit. LM said it was a collective but he’s not a medical expert

- Naismith and Twine not trained (so assume it’s Tanner back)

- My favourite quote “It’s very hard for me to effect things in game” (Side note: he clearly reads the forum - hi Liam - and while you’re here - that’s literally your job)

- Thinks he’s learnt and grown while here. Obsesses on reflection and analysis, works too hard which is both a strength and weakness. 
 

- Mentioned recent history of the club and laughed “the second half thing” - assumedly a drop in second half which he thinks may be cultural from the tone? (Side note: since he took over!)

- Piercy asked re supporters reaction at Cardiff and pressure - can’t control it so don’t try to think about it, all was great 3 games ago and his energy is better served doing his job

- Doesn’t just look at results although you have to win games, most sides in the league according to Brian have had 6-7-8 games without winning. It’s hard to know how players react before they have that kind of run and when they do it’s whether it’s the players or what they do

- The league table is not looked at too much as not sure what it’ll give him. Concentrates on winning the next game and won’t change just because lost three in a row

- Tommy or Nakhi? There’s a possibility of both from the start, hasn’t picked the team yet

- Cams injury isn’t major and will be managed to end of season

[petehinton]

Twine not trained all week again.  What a mess

[Northern Red]

2 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Twine not trained all week again.  What a mess

If we didn't have to pay him until the end of the season I reckon we'd probably call it off now.

[petehinton]

Gotta say, a manager saying once the game starts there’s nothing they can do to impact it is pretty ******* mental. 

[Northern Red]

Hang on, wasn't Naismith potentially due to be available last weekend?

[1960maaan]

I think he watches the FBC Pod , funny @Curr Avon  @headhunter & @Davefevs were discussing strikers needing rhythm through playing & Manning says exactly the same thing .  I think there must be a direct line to the Boss there .

[Silvio Dante]

4 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Gotta say, a manager saying once the game starts there’s nothing they can do to impact it is pretty ******* mental. 

As I said, that was my favourite bit. Clearly reads the forum or has had feedback we all think his game management is shite and his answer is “it’s not up to me to manage the game”

Take it Roy:

[2015]

13 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

I’ll scribe again:

- Impressed with U18s honesty, work rate and desire to compete

- Thinks the level of championship is so high that U18 to champ is rare but if good enough they will play

- Asked how often the U18s train with the first team - didn’t really answer. Referenced Jamie Knight-Lebel, Yeboah and Nelson - one of whom isn’t an 18 and one who was busted down?

- Cornick fit plus one unspecified

- Asked why form fluctuates “Psychological - it’s been there the whole season not just since we came in”. QPR didn’t have time to work tactically and lacking Twine against the block

- “Annoyingly my phone blew up the other night complimenting how good the lads were defensively” 

- Has spoken a lot about taking responsibility because they give the lads everything and they have to take responsibility - lads are all in and we’re moving in the right direction

- Piercy asked whose decision it was that players were fit. LM said it was a collective but he’s not a medical expert

- Naismith and Twine not trained (so assume it’s Tanner back)

- My favourite quote “It’s very hard for me to effect things in game” (Side note: he clearly reads the forum - hi Liam - and while you’re here - that’s literally your job)

- Thinks he’s learnt and grown while here. Obsesses on reflection and analysis, works too hard which is both a strength and weakness. 
 

- Mentioned recent history of the club and laughed “the second half thing” - assumedly a drop in second half which he thinks may be cultural from the tone? (Side note: since he took over!)

- Piercy asked re supporters reaction at Cardiff and pressure - can’t control it so don’t try to think about it, all was great 3 games ago and his energy is better served doing his job

- Doesn’t just look at results although you have to win games, most sides in the league according to Brian have had 6-7-8 games without winning. It’s hard to know how players react before they have that kind of run and when they do it’s whether it’s the players or what they do

- The league table is not looked at too much as not sure what it’ll give him. Concentrates on winning the next game and won’t change just because lost three in a row

- Tommy or Nakhi? There’s a possibility of both from the start, hasn’t picked the team yet

- Cams injury isn’t major and will be managed to end of season

Thanks for once again pointing out why I never listen to his press conference. All fart, no shit with this guy I find.

[Silvio Dante]

Also, kudos to Liam for his cagieness. Asked if anyone would be fit said one might be but wouldn’t say who then 10 minutes later confirmed Twine and Naismith hadn’t trained.

We’ve got Nadine Dorries managing us.

[Selred]

23 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

Obsesses on reflection and analysis, works too hard which is both a strength and weakness. 

Such an interview answer. 

[Davefevs]

34 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

I think he watches the FBC Pod , funny @Curr Avon  @headhunter & @Davefevs were discussing strikers needing rhythm through playing & Manning says exactly the same thing .  I think there must be a direct line to the Boss there .

Think you’ll find it was me.  I also wrote it on the MDT when the team was announced!

@Silvio Dante were you not paying attention when he said “my phone blew up after the game…”?  I was expecting him to say, “therefore I got an early night as I couldn’t do my clips and analysis”.  But no, it was followed by “…with all the compliments…Kieran said how hard we were to break down”.

Of course he did, he beat you, he’s your mate.  Most winning managers tell a few white-lies.

Except Gary Rowett a couple of seasons back - who said beating us was a piece of piss because we are weak as piss (paraphrased).

Edited March 8 by Davefevs
IT WAS ME NOT PAYING ATTENTION

[Silvio Dante]

Just now, Davefevs said:

Think you’ll find it was me.  I also wrote it on the MDT when the team was announced!

@Silvio Dante were you not paying attention when he said “my phone blew up after the game…”?  I was expecting him to say, “therefore I got an early night as I couldn’t do my clips and analysis”.  But no, it was followed by “…with all the compliments…Kieran said how hard we were to break down”.

Of course he did, he beat you, he’s your mate.  Most winning managers tell a few white-lies.

Except Gary Rowett a couple of seasons back - who said beating us was a piece of piss because we are weak as piss (paraphrased).

I was but that just appeared to be sub-bullshit from the main event of compliments post game!

If you can have the bit about strikers can I have the bit about game management now not being down to him, I’ve pushed the point enough!

[GrahamC]

24 minutes ago, Northern Red said:

Hang on, wasn't Naismith potentially due to be available last weekend?

Yep.

He’s absolutely mint on Robins TV at pointing out where his team mates are going wrong, though.

If I was Rob Dickie or Zak Vyner I’d ask him if he ever fancies stepping on the pitch again to show them.

I mean they’ve only slogged through about 35 games each whilst he’s shown up for about 10.

[1960maaan]

4 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Think you’ll find it was me.  I also wrote it on the MDT when the team was announced!

I thought it was, but wanted to cover my bases . 

I'm looking forward to the next Presser when he quotes Robbored or does a BigTone condensed version 

[Davefevs]

5 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

I was but that just appeared to be sub-bullshit from the main event of compliments post game!

If you can have the bit about strikers can I have the bit about game management now not being down to him, I’ve pushed the point enough!

Sorry, I missed it.

[Merrick's Marvels]

45 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

My favourite quote “It’s very hard for me to effect things in game” (Side note: he clearly reads the forum - hi Liam - and while you’re here - that’s literally your job)

 

39 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Gotta say, a manager saying once the game starts there’s nothing they can do to impact it is pretty ******* mental. 

I switched off after he said that.

What does he think McKenna did on Tuesday ffs?

Unless he genuinely believes Ipswich only won because his players stopped following his plan, so it was actually all their fault! Which is even more mental than his "I can't affect anything once the game starts" mantra.

Edited March 8 by Merrick's Marvels

[Davefevs]

6 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Yep.

He’s absolutely mint on Robins TV at pointing out where his team mates are going wrong, though.

If I was Rob Dickie or Zak Vyner I’d ask him if he ever fancies stepping on the pitch again to show them.

I mean they’ve only slogged through about 35 games each whilst he’s shown up for about 10.

I think Naismith is more trying to defend them, ie they’re good players, they’d usually execute that 9 times out of 10, type stuff.  I don’t think he’s digging them out.  He’s more “I’m surprised we are playing like that” type stuff.

[Lew-T]

45 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said:

I’ll scribe again:

- Impressed with U18s honesty, work rate and desire to compete

- Thinks the level of championship is so high that U18 to champ is rare but if good enough they will play

- Asked how often the U18s train with the first team - didn’t really answer. Referenced Jamie Knight-Lebel, Yeboah and Nelson - one of whom isn’t an 18 and one who was busted down?

- Cornick fit plus one unspecified

- Asked why form fluctuates “Psychological - it’s been there the whole season not just since we came in”. QPR didn’t have time to work tactically and lacking Twine against the block

- “Annoyingly my phone blew up the other night complimenting how good the lads were defensively” 

- Has spoken a lot about taking responsibility because they give the lads everything and they have to take responsibility - lads are all in and we’re moving in the right direction

- Piercy asked whose decision it was that players were fit. LM said it was a collective but he’s not a medical expert

- Naismith and Twine not trained (so assume it’s Tanner back)

- My favourite quote “It’s very hard for me to effect things in game” (Side note: he clearly reads the forum - hi Liam - and while you’re here - that’s literally your job)

- Thinks he’s learnt and grown while here. Obsesses on reflection and analysis, works too hard which is both a strength and weakness. 
 

- Mentioned recent history of the club and laughed “the second half thing” - assumedly a drop in second half which he thinks may be cultural from the tone? (Side note: since he took over!)

- Piercy asked re supporters reaction at Cardiff and pressure - can’t control it so don’t try to think about it, all was great 3 games ago and his energy is better served doing his job

- Doesn’t just look at results although you have to win games, most sides in the league according to Brian have had 6-7-8 games without winning. It’s hard to know how players react before they have that kind of run and when they do it’s whether it’s the players or what they do

- The league table is not looked at too much as not sure what it’ll give him. Concentrates on winning the next game and won’t change just because lost three in a row

- Tommy or Nakhi? There’s a possibility of both from the start, hasn’t picked the team yet

- Cams injury isn’t major and will be managed to end of season

I scrolled down the thread before watching the presser this time. I’m glad I did and thanks for sharing… don’t think I’m gonna bother watching.

Some poor answers there imo. How many times is he gonna say “Oh it was great 3 games ago”. It was 2 games, 3 games and now 4 games.

 

[Glen hump]

46 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Gotta say, a manager saying once the game starts there’s nothing they can do to impact it is pretty ******* mental. 

Sackable offence for saying that , # manning out 

[Silvio Dante]

18 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

I thought it was, but wanted to cover my bases . 

I'm looking forward to the next Presser when he quotes Robbored or does a BigTone condensed version 

Piercy: “I heard that Scott Twine trained in the week, is that right?”

Manning: “Well JP I wouldn’t believe that unless it’s been on the OS. That’s the only source for club news”

Piercy: “But you’re the manager?”

Manning: “Ummmm…processes? Emotions?…..Monkey Tennis??”

[REDOXO]

1 hour ago, petehinton said:

Gotta say, a manager saying once the game starts there’s nothing they can do to impact it is pretty ******* mental. 

Oh my lord. He said that? 
 

 

[Bazooka Joe]

55 minutes ago, petehinton said:

Gotta say, a manager saying once the game starts there’s nothing they can do to impact it is pretty ******* mental. 

Yeah, for sure.

And if Manning really believes that, he may as well pack up and clock off once any game has started.

What a bloody stupid thing to admit, and saying so out loud too !

 

And boy, does he like having his ego stroked by all the (fake and insincere) compliments from the likes of McKenna and, allegedly, others?

Does Manning honestly believe McKenna would have sung his/the team's praises if we had beaten them ?

[Merrick's Marvels]

Just now, REDOXO said:

Oh my lord. He said that? 
 

 

Yep!

[Curr Avon]

59 minutes ago, 1960maaan said:

I think he watches the FBC Pod , funny @Curr Avon  @headhunter & @Davefevs were discussing strikers needing rhythm through playing & Manning says exactly the same thing .  I think there must be a direct line to the Boss there .

Behaviours yourself!

[REDOXO]

Just now, Merrick's Marvels said:

Yep!

FFS WTF LMFAO 

THATS SACKABLE ON ITS OWN! 
 

It’s excusing himself and blaming the players completely for not implementing his theories! Its as if he’s trying to imply players are against him. 
 

I’m pretty confident Mr Pearson comes on here as well as board members BT and the owners family. 
 

To everyone in the second part of that sentence WHAT HAVE YOU DONE!?

[hertsexile]

1 hour ago, petehinton said:

Gotta say, a manager saying once the game starts there’s nothing they can do to impact it is pretty ******* mental. 

I seem to remember Cotts saying something similar “ when they cross that white line they are in control not me !”

A game plan can be explained but it’s up the team on the field to execute it 

[phantom]

1 hour ago, Leabrook said:

Twine back for Sunday it seems 

 

1 hour ago, petehinton said:

Twine not trained all week again.  What a mess

Like making sense of what he says is bad enough