skyblue025
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To be honest I'm not sure he will be that bothered. He's just had a 7 figure pay out from us and will get the same from Stoke when they get rid. Probably never have to work again if he doesn't want too.
To be honest I'm not sure he will be that bothered. He's just had a 7 figure pay out from us and will get the same from Stoke when they get rid. Probably never have to work again if he doesn't want too.In fairness, Stoke’s team is pretty tragic so it wouldn’t surprise me he’s being cautious.
My gut instinct is that Robins would struggle to replicate his success with us at another Championship club.
His authority was so high before he got to the Championship, he was unassailable in this role and the single most important person at the club. Any disputes with players and he wins, that wouldn’t be the case with any other club in this division. Especially at a club like Stoke who churn through managers and frankly, are the definition of a middling-Championship club.
Stoke was a horrible fit and ironically had he waited for the Derby job, would’ve been a better fit.
Spot on.The average term of a Stoke manager is 17 months by all accounts & going off another abject performance last night , the knives may well be out for Robin’s to part company already ?
Let’s just hope that they are as useless , when they turn up at the CBS , as we owe them for our opening day under performance ?
Familiar comment from Stoke fan -The Stoke fans are worried he has lost the changing room and is already throwing the players under the bus .. They are also noticing team selection, substitutions and tactics are inconsistent which is matching team performance. I honestly watched and listened to his post match interview yesterday, he looks tired and frustrated, a lot like he did before DK sacked him with us. Worrying times for him as although he has has inherited a squad and injuries, he isn't getting a reaction from the players the club or fans expected.
Could be a very short stint at a club not known for showing patience, hope for him it gets better apart from against us.
Robins is quite clearly a manager who can squeeze every bit of potential from a limited squad as opposed to an expensively assembled squad of egos as we saw this season and we are now seeing at StokeFamiliar comment from Stoke fan -
Terrible team selection . No press no urgency and defence who looked like they couldn't be arsed
I rate Robins but why can't he seem to motivate the players to give 100% from the off.
Our team is passive and lethargic and look like they either don't care or just not good enough for this league
If he waves I will join any applause. Won't be singing the MR song , not on this occasion. Not on match day.Of course not but I think a display of mutual respect and affection would be appropriate.
MR achieved fantastic things for us in the most difficult of circumstances and for that he deserves to go down in history as a true club legend.
People who frequent fora are not often known for their rational thought process when it comes to football opinions.I tend to read forums of the teams we are about to play, just to get an idea of the general feeling within that club. Or where we have a players on loan to see what others think. That would be common I would of thought of all fans, not so much constantly reading other random clubs forums.
The MR one was I watched the Boro game and listened to the interview after, MR words sounded very familiar towards the end of his time with us. Which made me look at the forum to see if the fans were seeing the same limitations regarding selection and tactics. He talked about effort, not doing as they were instructed, not knowing why they don't, giving teams a leg up, starting slow, injuries etc...May be it's just me but he sounded flat sort of understanding of what might be coming.
Robins isn't our manager, why wouldn't you want him to lose against us and feel sad?On Saturday week I will hold two ideas completely in conflict with one another. I want City to win and I don't want Mark Robins to lose. Ultimately the desire for City to win will prevail, but tinged with sadness.
Mark Robins got me back into being an active rather than passive City supporter, during his first brief stint. I always felt that even if we were relegated from the Championship we should stick by him, as we were all on a long term project together, although I will grant you that things were clearly not good at the start of this season. He is my sort of manager - slightly dour, pragmatic. Not a dandy dan.
He is the greatest Coventry City manager of all time, and I was around for Jimmy Hill. He took over when the club was in a worse condition and operating in a far more competitive landscape than Hill's time. Two promotions, one play off and a cup semi final (and a temporary stint in Brum) in seven years was immense. Curiously both Hill and Robins buggered off at key moments but I would argue Hill's departure was far more hurtful - it was just when we needed him most.
Before we get too ecstatic about Frank - don't forget the concept of 'New manager bounce'. If you remember Robins had the exact reverse. New manager slump - "Taxi for Robins" anyone? But he came back from that.
On Saturday week I will hold two ideas completely in conflict with one another. I want City to win and I don't want Mark Robins to lose. Ultimately the desire for City to win will prevail, but tinged with sadness.
Mark Robins got me back into being an active rather than passive City supporter, during his first brief stint. I always felt that even if we were relegated from the Championship we should stick by him, as we were all on a long term project together, although I will grant you that things were clearly not good at the start of this season. He is my sort of manager - slightly dour, pragmatic. Not a dandy dan.
He is the greatest Coventry City manager of all time, and I was around for Jimmy Hill. He took over when the club was in a worse condition and operating in a far more competitive landscape than Hill's time. Two promotions, one play off and a cup semi final (and a temporary stint in Brum) in seven years was immense. Curiously both Hill and Robins buggered off at key moments but I would argue Hill's departure was far more hurtful - it was just when we needed him most.
Before we get too ecstatic about Frank - don't forget the concept of 'New manager bounce'. If you remember Robins had the exact reverse. New manager slump - "Taxi for Robins" anyone? But he came back from that.
Mark’s achievements with us won’t go anywhere. He’ll be legend in our history but he comes as the Stoke City Manager.On Saturday week I will hold two ideas completely in conflict with one another. I want City to win and I don't want Mark Robins to lose. Ultimately the desire for City to win will prevail, but tinged with sadness.
Mark Robins got me back into being an active rather than passive City supporter, during his first brief stint. I always felt that even if we were relegated from the Championship we should stick by him, as we were all on a long term project together, although I will grant you that things were clearly not good at the start of this season. He is my sort of manager - slightly dour, pragmatic. Not a dandy dan.
He is the greatest Coventry City manager of all time, and I was around for Jimmy Hill. He took over when the club was in a worse condition and operating in a far more competitive landscape than Hill's time. Two promotions, one play off and a cup semi final (and a temporary stint in Brum) in seven years was immense. Curiously both Hill and Robins buggered off at key moments but I would argue Hill's departure was far more hurtful - it was just when we needed him most.
Before we get too ecstatic about Frank - don't forget the concept of 'New manager bounce'. If you remember Robins had the exact reverse. New manager slump - "Taxi for Robins" anyone? But he came back from that.
Lampard started pretty slowly, I don't think you can put whats happened since Norwich down to 'new manager bounce'.
We've been on a great run for weeks.
Controversial but I don’t expect us to win 88% of games in perpetuity.
Controversial but I don’t expect us to win 88% of games in perpetuity.
Correct.Robins isn't our manager, why wouldn't you want him to lose against us and feel sad?
He doesn't manage Coventry City now, why would a Coventry City fan be sad if he loses games at Stoke?
And maybe, just maybe, following the applause and half way through the game, he gets a red card from the ref for complaining and has to go and sit in the stands.Correct.
A quick round of applause for Robins before the game then smash them 5-0 would be a perfect day.
I hope he does
Life is not black and white. I will be pleased for City but it will be tinged with sadness. Tinged is the key word hereRobins isn't our manager, why wouldn't you want him to lose against us and feel sad?
He doesn't manage Coventry City now, why would a Coventry City fan be sad if he loses games at Stoke?
Should be happy for what he did. Things change you have to move on. Fact of life. Robins acknowledged this.Life is not black and white. I will be pleased for City but it will be tinged with sadness. Tinged is the key word here
And joins us whilst we sing a song for himAnd maybe, just maybe, following the applause and half way through the game, he gets a red card from the ref for complaining and has to go and sit in the stands.
Yeah, that would be good. I wonder if he will put the extra R in his name, whilst singing alongAnd joins us whilst we sing a song for him
This is sensible. And tend to agree.10 mins before kick off a rendition of 'One Mark Robins' shows respect and is immediately followed by 'Super Frank' Then it's down to business. No reacharound. Smash him 4-0 and hopefully a nail in the coffin. After the game he'll be down the tunnel if they lose, we'll be gone from the ground if he beats us. No sentiment, but a small appreciation before is fine and balanced.
The toenail VAR was manipulation.Spot on.
He's been left with a squad depleted by injuries and a bench of kids/players not good enough. Should be an easy win.
A round of applause to show our appreciation before the game. He saved us from oblivion no matter what angle someone wants to take it from. We've had exciting years we couldn't even dream of. He took us to a penalty shootout from the Prem. A toenail from only our second FA cup final in our history. But it's all history now.
What matters the most is 3 points.
I’ll be fucking livid with him if we lose!Life is not black and white. I will be pleased for City but it will be tinged with sadness. Tinged is the key word here
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