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  1. oldskyblue58

    Carl Baker's new contract

    I find it strange that we give him 4 years when he has failed as yet to perform at this level on a consistent basis. Same with Bell & McPake. If he cannot perform in the Championship we have locked him into a contract at championship wages. More importantly the club are locked in too. That makes...
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    The slating of Andy Thorn

    i think the majority of fans are not suggesting AT to go but question some of his decisions. Are we not allowed to do this ? Even those suggesting his time is up have a valid opinion, you might not agree with it but it isnt less valid because of that. Are they not allowed to do this...
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    It's time for thorn to go.

    If that sort of financial support had been available at the start he would not have got the job ! Think we are right to question things he has done. I hope someone in the club is able to sit down with AT and get him to review his own performance. We have what we have, we cant afford to...
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    SUICIDAL TACKLING - Will they ever learn

    Think that based on the first few performances Bigi was told and encouraged by the coaches /management to get stronger & tougher. He was a little lightweight. Think he has taken it in and tried too hard. Got to get the balance right but ...... was one mistake
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    Thorn Post Match Interview

    Questions - if we agree that to make the diamond work we need speed of movement and thought, and we agree we dont have that - then is the diamond formation actually the one that best fits the players we have ? Sure we could bring in quick players but we wont so given what we know we have is it...
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    It's time for thorn to go.

    But he has been an ex professional player to a good standard. Has spent hours watching hundreds of games as a scout. He didnt just drop into management with no experience of tactics or what it takes on the pitch. The hardest part of being a manager with his playing experience should be dealing...
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    Nigeria's Number One Stand Up Comes To The Ricoh

    As they used to say the guy is "all mouth no trousers" Words, pleasantries but no substance or action
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    Would a new regime stick with Andy Thorn

    Were Hoffman's group to take over then perhaps he might be retained. However I think anyone else would look at the stats and say we want our own man
  9. oldskyblue58

    It's time for thorn to go.

    It isnt just about bringing fresh legs on though. The substitutions are an opportunity to catch breath, get organised, gee players up and to break up the opposition rhythm. All of which would have helped on Saturday. Hope he learns from it.
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    Thorn Post Match Interview

    Does the manager encourage them to get forward though?. From reports i have heard Bigi for example has a good shot on him, but we hardly ever see it. (Biggi 3 shots Thomas 3 shots so far) I think just as worrying is our shot conversion rate. In total we have had 152 shots and scored 11 goals...
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    Thorn Post Match Interview

    Having watched the highlights on the Sky site I am even more confused as to why both goals for Burnley were just the youngsters fault. Yes Bigi lost his man but Two defenders went for the same ball and failed to win it leaving a hole in the middle of our defense, Clingan reacted slowly (his...
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    Thorn Post Match Interview

    just to be devils advocate for a second regarding the squad. Not sure AT sees the squad as the worst we have had. Yes he has said we could do with more players (what manager doesnt) but he has said often that the players he has are capable of competing with any one in this division. Assuming...
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    Thorn Post Match Interview

    Sorry but good managers do not heap blame on individual players, especially young inexperienced players in public as he did. You wouldnt see Ferguson, Mancini, Mourihno, Wenger etc doing that . Those comments should have been kept in the dressing room. Honest opinion yes but the effect is that...
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    Thorn got it wrong today...

    I think AT showed similar inexperience to the young lads in the team. He didnt react to the sending off and like the defenders for their second goal got caught in the headlights. Does it make him a bad manager - no ..... but it does make him one with a lot to learn. The referee made some...
  15. oldskyblue58

    Ben Turner last 2 games

    Cant blame him for the team shipping the goals surely ......he isnt only one on the pitch. Just back after 10 months out playing with new team no pre season No reason why he cant be as good as he started last season, (if he is I think we will be feeling short changed) but it will take...
  16. oldskyblue58

    New contracts

    precisely but just humour & banter with a touch of sarcasm CCFC
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    Why should we let Orange Ken run our club?

    NLHWC - thats a useful article:claping hands:. Any idea when it was posted because they need to update it in places for the Company Act 2006 and other stuff
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    New contracts

    I can be insulted yanno ...... he has a far better tan than me (if you like orange!):D. Missed going to the match and am looking forward to going tomorrow. While I was away I got reports from my lad and others who went (my phone bill will be horrific ) fingers crossed the jinx has been banished...
  19. oldskyblue58

    "Close to having the funds to buy part of Ricoh Arena" (More SISU bullshit)

    Think a lot of things have changed since that article
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    New contracts

    cheers wingy - i was following it on my mobile and very happy to get the 4 points!:D - am perfectly happy to continue holidaying in the sun if someone wants to pay and think it might help the team!!!
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