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To paraphrase, be did say ‘its not just about the form’… that was his starting point. His specific concern was that after all that, the MR-AV divorce and the subsequent coaching situation was a concern to him.

How would be to blame for anything? If Robins chooses the players and the coaching staff and our results are below par - how is that the owners fault? Again, had it been any other manager from 23/24, they wouldn’t have lasted this long. From DK’s perspective, after AV left, he became sceptical...

Agreed. It’s all done now and Robins will always be a legend and has given me my best days as a City supporter. No one can take that from me or anyone else who shares my sentiment. What is important now is that this next appointment takes the club forward. When (or if) the day comes in the...

Based on what Doug King said, no. Based on @usskyblue MR met Ramsey with a view to being #2 and that was jettisoned because ‘now is not the right time’. Which means that DK may be lying but I just don’t think that would be sensible to say it publicly where Robins could either sue or simply...

Then I suspect your source could be reliable but it’s also equally possible that Robins could’ve jettisoned the deal. The jist of what he said was that managers down the pyramid do a lot of shit that shouldn’t be in their remit. The example used was booking accommodation or coaches or...

Your information contradicts other ITK tidbits here and one of the sources is incorrect. There’s a thread called ‘.’ (Edited by OP) where the insinuation is that this was forced on Robins. Someone’s ITK source is incorrect so I trust your info 50%. There’s information wars at the club and there...

He said he didn’t want to tell Robins what to do which is fair enough.

Not at all, I think many people expected to pelt Doug King because they had it in their minds it was him/his people that got rid of AV and then Robins. As it happens, it was Robins who got rid of AV and wanted the much-maligned flat coaching setup. Many people had decided it was Dr Roberts who...

He said there was no candidate put in front of him or a deal to be made and insinuating there was willingness to invest money into someone.

Well, plenty of contributors were blaming her for the performances. Likewise, there’s been plenty of suggestions that she was the one recommending players and the coaching staff. It seems that Dean Austin and King are more involved with side of things. In terms of her remit, it seems that the...

It’s because fans would believe anything other than Robins being at fault for anything. Robins has had the backing and support. I understand I don’t believe everything he said, but if King is going to make such public pronouncements, he better be telling the truth because all it takes is for...

Right then, the conspiracy theorists can take their tin foil hats off now. Unless Doug King told barefaced lies, MR a) had final day on all signings and b) chose the coaching setup. Which is what common sense told us all. AV and MR had a falling out for whatever reason and the failure to...

You wouldn’t see the evidence but he was definitely sacked and the fact AV gave his statement via a solicitor indicates something v serious. I was told at Ipswich at home AV was leaving at the end of the season and at the time thought it was bollocks. There’s too many different stories about...

I’d be happy with Martin or Cooper as managers at risk of the sack.

Why aren’t players giving it their all? In almost all circumstances, that’s the manager’s job to keep players happy and motivated. If Robins lost the dressing room, his position became untenable. That’s the fundamental difference between now and 2022/23. Most of our players now are...

Robins has been sacked and nothing change that. The who/what/where/how behind the decision is academic now. Comfortably 60-70% of the fan base are aggrieved at the decision so no explanation will actually suffice. What I am concerned about now, is how this decision takes us forward as a club...

The formula changed when we revamped the entire squad in 2023/24. A lot of the new signings were allegedly alienated by AV which hastened his departure. Lawrence was offered a promotion and more money closer to home. Coaches come and go and that’s just football.

It seems like an exception to the rule to be honest. John Eustace is establishing himself as a decent manager and despite that, I wouldn’t have him over Robins. Which goes to show how difficult it is for the new manager. There are only 2 managers that are unemployed that would make me think...

That answer will be full platitudes. Anything positive that is said will be countered by ‘then why did you sack him?’ To be honest Pete, the most important questions we need to be asking is about the recruitment process. The fans aren’t happy about MRs departure so the pressure on the new...

He’s only managed Lincoln in L1 properly and only since 2023. He’s too much of an unknown quantity to replace MR. The profile of player demands a manager with authority. A coach being picked from L1 doesn’t fit the bill here with regards to Bloomfield or Skubala.