by CountryRoyal » 23 Dec 2018 12:11
by Eaststandman » 23 Dec 2018 12:21
by tmesis » 23 Dec 2018 12:41
CountryRoyal Well here we are. Another new manager, another poll, another period of uncertainty. Regardless of whether we think it's a good idea or not (it's not) we only have one option, to get behind the new man and just hope that in some miraculous turn of events, this guy with an extraordinarily random, irrelevant and generally mediocre resume can be the one to turn it all around.
by CountryRoyal » 23 Dec 2018 12:57
tmesisCountryRoyal Well here we are. Another new manager, another poll, another period of uncertainty. Regardless of whether we think it's a good idea or not (it's not) we only have one option, to get behind the new man and just hope that in some miraculous turn of events, this guy with an extraordinarily random, irrelevant and generally mediocre resume can be the one to turn it all around.
Is it thought there's anyone not hoping that?
by Snowflake Royal » 23 Dec 2018 13:11
by sandman » 23 Dec 2018 13:19
by Snowball » 23 Dec 2018 13:54
by CountryRoyal » 23 Dec 2018 14:00
Snowball Just for the record, I rarely use the word nonce
but, for me, it just means "Vanka" or waster
or charlatan
by Elm Park Kid » 23 Dec 2018 14:05
by Snowball » 23 Dec 2018 14:07
by Snowball » 23 Dec 2018 14:09
CountryRoyalSnowball Just for the record, I rarely use the word nonce
but, for me, it just means "Vanka" or waster
or charlatan
I just assumed that whilst that was it's literal definition, it has come in passing to just be used as any generic insult. Like when you call someone a dick, they aren't literally a penis.
by CountryRoyal » 23 Dec 2018 14:18
Snowball Ask some questions
1 Prior to his emergence RFC-wise, how could anyone UK-Based have ever heard of this guy?
2 IF they did, why would they, after looking at his record, think, "Excellent Record in the past" or "Wow, promising manager"?
3 What, specifically, in his record, suggests he ought to be a good manager ANYWHERE, let alone the Championship?
4 Why do people say, "First thing he needs to do is sort out our defence" when his record (and the words of Portuguese pundits) say he is not good defensively?
What I see is a shock signing, one which, at first look, makes zero sense; but what worries me far more is where/how did this idea come to the Chinese (football-blind?) owners?
It smacks of skullduggery, someone in the ear of the owners, someone with a personal agenda, who I suggest with 95% certainty, could not give a toss about the future of Reading FC. It looks, sounds and feels either corrupt or bonkers.
by Snowball » 23 Dec 2018 14:23
CountryRoyalSnowball Ask some questions
1 Prior to his emergence RFC-wise, how could anyone UK-Based have ever heard of this guy?
2 IF they did, why would they, after looking at his record, think, "Excellent Record in the past" or "Wow, promising manager"?
3 What, specifically, in his record, suggests he ought to be a good manager ANYWHERE, let alone the Championship?
4 Why do people say, "First thing he needs to do is sort out our defence" when his record (and the words of Portuguese pundits) say he is not good defensively?
What I see is a shock signing, one which, at first look, makes zero sense; but what worries me far more is where/how did this idea come to the Chinese (football-blind?) owners?
It smacks of skullduggery, someone in the ear of the owners, someone with a personal agenda, who I suggest with 95% certainty, could not give a toss about the future of Reading FC. It looks, sounds and feels either corrupt or bonkers.
Yep, I'm not one for looking for conspiracies at every possible point, but this appointment makes absolutely zero sense from a footballing perspective. Just utterly baffling.
by Pepe the Horseman » 23 Dec 2018 14:26
sandman Underwhelmed and confused as fcuk. Which I personally think is understandable given his CV.
But then there are several new age type fans who like to talk about systems, identity and style of play who are treating it like we've got Zidane in as manager.
Just hope it works out.
by CountryRoyal » 23 Dec 2018 14:32
Snowball Ask some questions
1 Prior to his emergence RFC-wise, how could anyone UK-Based have ever heard of this guy? They couldn't.
2 IF they did, why would they, after looking at his record, think, "Excellent Record in the past" or "Wow, promising manager"? They wouldn't.
3 What, specifically, in his record, suggests he ought to be a good manager ANYWHERE, let alone the Championship? Nothing.
4 Why do people say, "First thing he needs to do is sort out our defence" when his record (and the words of Portuguese pundits) say he is not good defensively? Tbf that still is the first thing he needs to sort out, that and whether or not he can or can't are not mutually exclusive.
What I see is a shock signing, one which, at first look, makes zero sense; but what worries me far more is where/how did this idea come to the Chinese (football-blind?) owners?
It smacks of skullduggery, someone in the ear of the owners, someone with a personal agenda, who I suggest with 95% certainty, could not give a toss about the future of Reading FC. It looks, sounds and feels either corrupt or bonkers.
by Snowball » 23 Dec 2018 14:41
CountryRoyalSnowball Ask some questions
4 Why do people say, "First thing he needs to do is sort out our defence" when his record (and the words of Portuguese pundits) say he is not good defensively? Tbf that still is the first thing he needs to sort out, that and whether or not he can or can't are not mutually exclusive.
by From Despair To Where? » 23 Dec 2018 15:05
by Pepe the Horseman » 23 Dec 2018 15:15
From Despair To Where? I'm confused as fcuk but 100% behind the manager. Feels like too much misplaced ire directed at him. He's basically a patsy and absolutely not to blame for anything. Not his fault the heirarchy at the club have had a 3 week long collective brainfart and I won't be blaming Gomes if or when it goes even more to shit than it already is
by andrew1957 » 23 Dec 2018 15:17
by From Despair To Where? » 23 Dec 2018 15:33
Pepe the HorsemanFrom Despair To Where? I'm confused as fcuk but 100% behind the manager. Feels like too much misplaced ire directed at him. He's basically a patsy and absolutely not to blame for anything. Not his fault the heirarchy at the club have had a 3 week long collective brainfart and I won't be blaming Gomes if or when it goes even more to shit than it already is
I've got nothing against him at all, just completely bemused as to why they appointed him.
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