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Post by bridgnorthstokie on Feb 22, 2024 13:01:51 GMT
SJW comes in with no baggage. Popular amongst staff still a relevant name to most players, he will be able to get around each department and find out what the issues are going on behind the scene and hopefully give a no nonsence report back to JC.
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Feb 22, 2024 13:01:59 GMT
Team selection will be interesting on Satdee.
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Post by mickstupp on Feb 22, 2024 13:02:42 GMT
Do people actually think Martin has been picking the team?
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Post by mickeythemaestro on Feb 22, 2024 13:03:19 GMT
As long as this puts an end to the team selections being taken out of the managers hands, control the amount of negative speculation around the place and gives scfc a buzz then I'm all for it. Sjw is a stoke legend and will do everything to support this club, unlike the pillock who's just been fired. Hopefully SS will now have his control over who plays and how he plays and not try to moulded into a manger he isn't. Plus they can both talk scouse to each other !! Lol, no translator required 🤣 |
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Post by Los Alfareros on Feb 22, 2024 13:03:26 GMT
Is super Jon the first black DOF to ever be appointed?
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Feb 22, 2024 13:03:51 GMT
Good to see people of colour getting some of the top jobs in football, interim or not.
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Post by jm on Feb 22, 2024 13:05:27 GMT
A welcome return for Mr Stoke. Exactly the DNA required.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Feb 22, 2024 13:05:46 GMT
Good news and 2 Evertonians/fans working together
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Post by danceswithclams on Feb 22, 2024 13:06:40 GMT
Simon King has transformed our off-the-field antics from a commercial perspective and engagement with the fanbase. I'm not sure I'd be looking to get rid of him. Another shyster from the five pillars of bullshit and part of the toxic culture at the club that is clearly spilling on to the pitch. Just like Martin and Dublin. We are one of the richest clubs in the world so should be able to attract the best people into the best positions. Walters is ok in the interim but we can’t be blinded by his former links to the job. We need to go out and get the absolute best that’s willing to come. If that’s him then fine but does he have the relevant skills and knowledge for such an important post? I don't think you understand what Simon King's role entails. |
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Post by rickyfullerbeer on Feb 22, 2024 13:06:45 GMT
Just watched the FA Cup semi-final highlights, to remind me of the good times.
Yes it's bleak at the moment but fuck me, how epic did it used to be?!
Super Jon with a special 4th goal on an umbelievable day for the club.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Feb 22, 2024 13:06:49 GMT
Forgive my ignorance but what real influence will a ‘Technical Director’ have over what remains of this season ? Very little. A Technical Director/DoF is concerned with long term strategy - their impact (good or bad) is felt over a much longer time scale than a few weeks. An interim Technical Director doesn't make much sense. Anything they do isn't going to going to have a meaningful impact for months/years and if they are replaced anything they have started will probably be stopped by the next person appointed. It would also be virtually impossible to assess whether what they are doing is any good or not. Even if things do improve before the end of the season it's very unlikely to be down to a new Technical director. Like others I can only assume this is intended to boost the feel good factor. If it works great (and I wish SJW well) but it's a bit of a weird and desperate decision. |
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Post by ian57 on Feb 22, 2024 13:06:50 GMT
I swear this is absolutely true ... I just told my missus that Ricky Martin has been replaced by Jon Walters and she said "'I remember him, he was that mixed raced forward you used to have, isn't he?" Honestly! 😃 mixed race forward my arse. He’s Nigerian isn’t he. |
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Post by bagnallboothen on Feb 22, 2024 13:07:13 GMT
For the love of God, John, please learn from your mistakes. Do not appoint the managers mate again and do not appoint some no nothing slime ball that has no experience in the job.
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Post by staffordstokiemad1 on Feb 22, 2024 13:07:14 GMT
So it seems that the rumours of him being difficult and abit of a k#ob weren’t far from the truth.
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Post by stokiejoe89 on Feb 22, 2024 13:07:42 GMT
It’s interim Anyone with the requisite amount of experience is already likely employed. Clearly big issues relating to Ricky that needed addressing. He has gone. The only way we get clear of the relegation zone is by sticking together. Walters will unite the fans for a start. 3 wins and a draw should see us right. Big issues relating to the club. He’ll be here for 4 months picking up a wage. If he’s not actually here to do anything, what’s the point? If fans get excited because a player who used to play for us is back at the club, then I don’t really know what to say to be honest. It didn’t work for Delap, Shawcross has done nothing, Walters was previously at the club. Football is the biggest positive discrimination racket around. You talk an incredible amount of negative bollocks constantly. What a little ray of sunshine you are. |
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Post by middleoftheboothen on Feb 22, 2024 13:07:47 GMT
Both still looking fresh after day one. What’s the wise money on?  Beaten by a bloody lettuce 😅 Stick ya five pillars up your arse tricky. SJW will bring the fans together if nothing else. Hopefully we can start moving forward now as a club. |
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Post by insect on Feb 22, 2024 13:08:15 GMT
I swear this is absolutely true ... I just told my missus that Ricky Martin has been replaced by Jon Walters and she said "'I remember him, he was that mixed raced forward you used to have, isn't he?" Honestly! 😃 She’s not wrong 😉 |
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Post by ceejays on Feb 22, 2024 13:09:00 GMT
Simon King has transformed our off-the-field antics from a commercial perspective and engagement with the fanbase. I'm not sure I'd be looking to get rid of him. Another shyster from the five pillars of bullshit and part of the toxic culture at the club that is clearly spilling on to the pitch. Just like Martin and Dublin. We are one of the richest clubs in the world so should be able to attract the best people into the best positions. Walters is ok in the interim but we can’t be blinded by his former links to the job. We need to go out and get the absolute best that’s willing to come. If that’s him then fine but does he have the relevant skills and knowledge for such an important post? Sack Simon King ? Are you crazy . The guys the one shining light ( no pun intended) in the business, if anything he should be promoted to CEO . Emmerson step up into Kings role . |
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Feb 22, 2024 13:09:33 GMT
As long as this puts an end to the team selections being taken out of the managers hands, control the amount of negative speculation around the place and gives scfc a buzz then I'm all for it. Sjw is a stoke legend and will do everything to support this club, unlike the pillock who's just been fired. Hopefully SS will now have his control over who plays and how he plays and not try to moulded into a manger he isn't. Plus they can both talk scouse to each other !! Where as this idea that team selection has been taken out of the managers hands come from? Is there any actual evidence for this? It really isn't/shouldn't be be how any background structure works. |
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Post by Ron on Feb 22, 2024 13:10:00 GMT
Good move with SJW in the short term... galvanizing supporter wise as he was (by most) well liked.
Wonder if he knows SS- scouse link similar age???
I note he sought to make galvansiing comments on social media latley and he clealry cares about the club very deeply.
Fingers crossed it works out.
Goooarrn Jon ( as TP would routinely scream at him!).
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Post by stokiejoe89 on Feb 22, 2024 13:10:13 GMT
Do people actually think Martin has been picking the team? Nobody knows for sure but of all those rumours flying around that one was the most plausible. But we will never know if it was true or not. Clearly he wasn't liked by a lot of people though and his sacking was long overdue |
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Post by rowleyscfc on Feb 22, 2024 13:10:53 GMT
Clever appointment imo, Saturday wouldn't of been pure negetivity from the stands from the off had this not happened.
Big vote of confidance in Schuey too.
SJW has previous experience in similar roles too, and a man who knows the club and won't let us go down with a whimper.
Obviously the oatcake full of moaners, won't be happy until were sold to a dodgy business man and end up like Reading
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Post by chamberlain on Feb 22, 2024 13:12:50 GMT
Clever appointment imo, Saturday wouldn't of been pure negetivity from the stands from the off had this not happened. Big vote of confidance in Schuey too. SJW has previous experience in similar roles too, and a man who knows the club and won't let us go down with a whimper. Obviously the oatcake full of moaners, won't be happy until were sold to a dodgy business man and end up like Reading What previous experience has Walters had in similar roles ? |
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Post by mickstupp on Feb 22, 2024 13:13:12 GMT
Do people actually think Martin has been picking the team? Nobody knows for sure but of all those rumours flying around that one was the most plausible. But we will never know if it was true or not. Clearly he wasn't liked by a lot of people though and his sacking was long overdue It’s not in his remit to pick the team. I’m glad he’s gone because of the pigs ear he made of the recruitment in the summer. That is definitely part of his job responsibilities. |
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Post by jokker on Feb 22, 2024 13:13:33 GMT
I don't know what to make of this. Walter's has no experience of building a team. I would have preferred an ex manager who has had a little success to be honest but I am a bit more optimistic than yesterday. There's one thing you can say about Walters is he is the epitome of DNA. Better get Whelan in the club now too. The club has never been the same since either left. I doubt that he's going to build a team. He's going to work with what's here and until the end of the season. He can be a sounding board for Schuhmacher and offer him support, if he needs it. Any decision he needs to make will be on the immediate future. |
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Post by stokiejoe89 on Feb 22, 2024 13:15:40 GMT
Nobody knows for sure but of all those rumours flying around that one was the most plausible. But we will never know if it was true or not. Clearly he wasn't liked by a lot of people though and his sacking was long overdue It’s not in his remit to pick the team. I’m glad he’s gone because of the pigs ear he made of the recruitment in the summer. That is definitely part of his job responsibilities. No it isn't but he seemed to be the sort who wanted more power than he was entitled to. Time will tell if it changes anything but the main thing is he is finally gone and it has brought some positivity back to the fanbase. For now 😂 |
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Post by stokesupporter on Feb 22, 2024 13:16:14 GMT
Appointing Walters was a good move by the Board. He can back the manager up and strenghten his position and self confidence. He'll meet the players and has a chance to tell them what he and the club expects from them. And the over all feel good factor shouldn't be underestimated either.
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Post by Los Alfareros on Feb 22, 2024 13:16:29 GMT
The Power of The Oatcake.
Seeya Tricky.
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Post by etebojan on Feb 22, 2024 13:18:04 GMT
Looks like Tricky will be busy elsewhere
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Post by jordan2009 on Feb 22, 2024 13:19:36 GMT
Did I hear Huth right a last year at one of the meet the fans things that he was studying too become a director of football. Apparently that's the way they do it in Germany. The blokes got no experience but fuck it let's have him in the building
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