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Post by dirtygary69 on Feb 22, 2024 12:04:15 GMT
Will it make any difference to the players and their ability to win games though? Unlikely in all honesty, but it's a show of support for the manager and it'll at least get some of the waivering support back on side in the immediate term. However, I suspect that will evaporate before 3:45 tomorrow when things inevitably go pear-shaped on the pitch. If Schumacher really did feel threatened by him, then at the very least it's a monkey off his back and full concentration on getting Stoke City back on track. |
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Post by FullerMagic on Feb 22, 2024 12:04:16 GMT
Both still looking fresh after day one. What’s the wise money on?  |
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Post by dirtygary69 on Feb 22, 2024 12:04:54 GMT
Both still looking fresh after day one. What’s the wise money on?  |
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Post by banksie66 on Feb 22, 2024 12:05:15 GMT
LETTUCE WINS!!! 🥬 👍🏼😃🕺🏼
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Post by fullmetaljacket on Feb 22, 2024 12:05:49 GMT
Lettuces are bloody unbeatable
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2024 12:05:55 GMT
I think that we are heading down. The club is in chaos.
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Post by Gabrielzakuaniandjuliet on Feb 22, 2024 12:06:02 GMT
Statement by JC before the next match would be perfect and if it's a big endorsement for SS then hopefully the players respond
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Post by Gary Hackett on Feb 22, 2024 12:07:03 GMT
Let's hope the other fraud Dublin goes with him.
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Post by etebojan on Feb 22, 2024 12:08:37 GMT
An unnecessary post which was always going to produce a diluted leadership at the club. Hopefully, we have no plans to replace him. Has the recruitment guru gone too? It's all a bit mental isn't it, do you think they'd really shelve the new 'modern' football structure after one albeit disastrous attempt, i really don't know whats for the best right now, manager lead for the rest of the season to avoid any further disruption, but then do we try again? First time around we failed because: Incumbent manager hired/strongly influenced the hire of the Technical director above him as they were best mates. What we should have done: Hire a Director of Football (not Technical Director) the best candidate with proven successful career as a player, manager & experience of being a director of football already. Someone who is hired by John Coates and the board only ( Schuey shouldn't have any involvement in process other than proceedural meeting candidates and making sure there is no personality clashes which would form just part of the criterium for a successful recruitment) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2024 12:09:11 GMT
Let's hope the other fraud Dublin goes with him. Can’t wait to see what other useless sods they’ll be replaced with. |
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Post by spitshaw on Feb 22, 2024 12:09:47 GMT
An unnecessary post which was always going to produce a diluted leadership at the club. Hopefully, we have no plans to replace him. Has the recruitment guru gone too? This. We do not need a DOF. All successful modern football teams have Directors of Football in place though. They're central to the overall strategic planning and oversee a club's football philosophy, culture, recruitment, and development across all levels. It's pretty much proven consensus it's the right model for today's game. Also it's not like we were any better before we had one, we were absolutely wank for years before that and had no overall general vision or plan, as evidenced by ripping up and starting again every time we got a new manager - which is what got us in this mess in the first place |
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Post by swampySCFC on Feb 22, 2024 12:09:56 GMT
Stop appointing these blood sucking cretins and let the Manager make decisions. None of these overpaid Directors of Football etc have been any good😡
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Feb 22, 2024 12:10:08 GMT
Unlikely in all honesty, but it's a show of support for the manager and it'll at least get some of the waivering support back on side in the immediate term. However, I suspect that will evaporate before 3:45 tomorrow when things inevitably go pear-shaped on the pitch. If Schumacher really did feel threatened by him, then at the very least it's a monkey off his back and full concentration on getting Stoke City back on track. I doubt we'll ever truly know but Schumacher was chosen by Ricky Martin as the "outstanding candidate" from several million apparent applicants. |
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Post by Fred Merger on Feb 22, 2024 12:10:19 GMT
I'm sure Schumacher will sleep better knowing that this fraudster has gone?
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Post by dirtygary69 on Feb 22, 2024 12:10:48 GMT
I think that we are heading down. The club is in chaos. I guess that's another way of looking at it. We've axed a bloke after 15 months who came in as an AN man. Does it have any real bearing on our immediate problems? What's the reasoning behind doing it now, and can we get someone who's actually good at that role next time? Was he even that much of a problem, or were we looking for a scapegoat? |
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Post by stoke1989 on Feb 22, 2024 12:10:57 GMT
Who's going pick the team Saturday now then?
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Post by lordb on Feb 22, 2024 12:11:22 GMT
I'm still not against Dublin. He's come in and tried to improve our recruitment processes and found a couple of gems along the way. Still think more due diligence is needed before making some of these signings but still think he can have a positive impact at Stoke. He should have gone months ago. That should be a decision for the new Director of Football |
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Post by mickstupp on Feb 22, 2024 12:11:28 GMT
I don’t like this role. I know it’s the “modern way” but it appears to create issues and undermines the first team coach. We need to find our own way instead of just copying what other clubs do. That said, I don’t think he’s been picking the team.
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Post by SuperRickyFuller on Feb 22, 2024 12:11:50 GMT
Hmmmm..  |
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Post by lordb on Feb 22, 2024 12:12:42 GMT
This. We do not need a DOF. All successful modern football teams have Directors of Football in place though. They're central to the overall strategic planning and oversee a club's football philosophy, culture, recruitment, and development across all levels. It's pretty much proven consensus it's the right model for today's game. Also it's not like we were any better before we had one, we were absolutely wank for years before that and had no overall general vision or plan, as evidenced by ripping up and starting again every time we got a new manager - which is what got us in this mess in the first place All failing football clubs have one in place too though Imo structure is not as important as having quality people |
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Post by Edward Tattsyrup on Feb 22, 2024 12:12:42 GMT
Good news. Now the question is does Dublin survive? I'm still not against Dublin. He's come in and tried to improve our recruitment processes and found a couple of gems along the way. Still think more due diligence is needed before making some of these signings but still think he can have a positive impact at Stoke. Dublin is, in effect, just the data analyst. |
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Post by dirtygary69 on Feb 22, 2024 12:13:09 GMT
Hmmmm.. An ex-player is what I'm hearing. |
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Post by lordb on Feb 22, 2024 12:14:10 GMT
Hmmmm.. An ex-player is what I'm hearing. Ex Stoke player? Clive Clarke? |
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Post by etebojan on Feb 22, 2024 12:15:21 GMT
An ex-player is what I'm hearing. Ex Stoke player? Clive Clarke? Which of our ex players are in anyway qualified for Dof Football role, anyone know? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2024 12:15:41 GMT
Has Schumacher gone too?
Training Ground is very sparse, unusual for a Thursday.
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Feb 22, 2024 12:15:44 GMT
Hmmmm.. An ex-player is what I'm hearing. Knows the club. |
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Feb 22, 2024 12:16:35 GMT
Ex Stoke player? Clive Clarke? Which of our ex players are in anyway qualified for Dof Football role, anyone know? Why? So we can immediately rule them out? I reckon it's Gianelli Imbula. |
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Feb 22, 2024 12:17:24 GMT
Good news. Now the question is does Dublin survive? I'm still not against Dublin. He's come in and tried to improve our recruitment processes and found a couple of gems along the way. Still think more due diligence is needed before making some of these signings but still think he can have a positive impact at Stoke. This summer Dublin won't have to find a new squad,just 4/6 players to fill in our weak spots. |
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Post by lordb on Feb 22, 2024 12:18:19 GMT
Ex Stoke player? Clive Clarke? Which of our ex players are in anyway qualified for Dof Football role, anyone know? Thats why I suggested Clarke as he has experience with football financial at least Wouldn't be my choice tbh |
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Post by dirtygary69 on Feb 22, 2024 12:18:36 GMT
An ex-player is what I'm hearing. Ex Stoke player? Clive Clarke? I genuinely have no idea and it could be bollocks. The emoji used on the tweet would suggest someone well liked (presuming the guy tweeting is a Stokie). I have a feeling it'd be in the Walters, Shawcross etc mold, if it is anywhere near likely. However, not a clue if that's a brave or stupid choice going down the ex-player route. Could it be an ex-manager as potentially mooted? |
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