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Post by silsdenstokie on Jul 25, 2024 17:49:01 GMT
Not saying Dublin didnt unearth a few good ones but a few months back he was regularly getting slated on here
Now all of a sudden hes the next Dan Ashworth
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Post by benjaminbiscuit on Jul 25, 2024 18:13:38 GMT
Completely misses the point without him replacing Martin when he did wed be in league one now . That’s obviously true but not the point of the thread . There is enough evidence to suggest he is a control freak . Surrounding himself with yes men . Moving Jared on . The purpose of the thread is SO FAR . Not to then have people saying wait till the end of the season . The guy obviously has our best interests at heart . He is not got bullshit coming out of his mouth as with Martin . So is the culture he is creating one we agree with or not ? Imho you need a maverick in the ranks . Keeps everyone on their toes . Debate Don’t disagree good management structures are made out of differing approaches where 2 +2 makes 5 , but I’m not sure there is any evidence of control freak , clearly defined views yes but can’t see any evidence it’s control mania . |
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Post by silsdenstokie on Jul 25, 2024 18:41:56 GMT
Keep hearing this ‘control freak’ being thrown around re JW, anyone got any hard evidence of this?
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Post by owdestokie2 on Jul 25, 2024 19:20:25 GMT
Keep hearing this ‘control freak’ being thrown around re JW, anyone got any hard evidence of this? You tease 😂😂…👍 |
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Post by blackpoolred on Jul 25, 2024 21:41:02 GMT
SJW appointment only thing that is giving me a bit of hope at the moment.
Jury still out though and it will all come down to recruitment: we have to have 2 players fighting, if possible, for every position - this has to be true in defensive positions where for years we have been bizarrely short of numbers and quality for so long, but we have had a good start to the window re defence, which makes me think they are on the ball already.
Sounds like the players taking to the field will have to be made of the right stuff and the days of players returning from pre-season over weight and uninterested are over as will be eating what they want in the canteen by the sounds - hopefully some army training thrown in there also.
Loved Gibson's interview re him cancelling his holiday to get straight into training and chomping at the bit to start in his new role.
Would like to see a rock the city central defender and a forward signed too.
So far I have liked what SJW has had to say and the women seem to have signed a few players also, which makes me think he is cutting across all things at the club as was his directive - also fortunes seem to change with the men's first team last season on his arrival - hopefully he has the Midas touch and can bring with him the sort of success he had in his time at our club and the same type of bloody mindedness attitude the players had back then.
Here's hoping we can at least avoid another bottom half finish and relegation battle and climb the table a bit, but have seen a few SM posts and a lot of them have us down for relegation this season. Hopefully a good sign as they normally have us for play-offs
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Post by baconburger on Jul 26, 2024 6:40:42 GMT
JW the verdict. There isn’t one does anyone know what he’s all about ? Does anyone know who is responsible for closing deals ie Walters or Darnbrough ? Will we sign the players he wants or the right players for Schu to implement his style? Could have been a lot worse so far with the decision to bin JD the only thing I’m particularly disappointed by.
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Jul 26, 2024 6:58:51 GMT
The whole ‘super’ thing does my tits in
Apart from the fact he’s far from it, he’s also a grown man ffs
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Post by clarkeda on Jul 27, 2024 6:11:15 GMT
Feels like he’s done a good job uniting the club behind the scenes and connecting with the fans (some credit does need to go to Simon King too)
I worry about a clash behind the scenes and another drastic change in direction (from looking for high flair international players to proven British with good DNA).
Only negative for me is the Head of Recruitment debacle. Without turning into Bayern or Bacon (constantly labouring the point).
On reflection Dublin did a hell of a job last year, his name is directly accredited to Million, Bae, Burger, Bocat. Admittedly there was some misses too (chiqunio and maybe Mmaee & Vidigal, but given how late he joined and how much work needed to be done he did a very good job.
Looking over Darnbourogh I didn’t feel wowed by his recruitment history bar the odd loan coup (Carvalho last year).
I just can’t help feel there’s a world where we kept both and they worked together using both of thier skill sets LD (PL Contacts) JD (Data led approach, international markets) to create a best of breed.
Yes there’d be duplication of work head coach wants a striker in XYZ mould. Both LD & JD find the best 3 options, Schumacher evaluates them and ranks/ dismisses them and we have far more points to evaluate different approaches and build in due diligence (player v player)
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Post by shrewspotter on Jul 27, 2024 6:21:23 GMT
Feels like he’s done a good job uniting the club behind the scenes and connecting with the fans (some credit does need to go to Simon King too) I worry about a clash behind the scenes and another drastic change in direction (from looking for high flair international players to proven British with good DNA). Only negative for me is the Head of Recruitment debacle. Without turning into Bayern or Bacon (constantly labouring the point). On reflection Dublin did a hell of a job last year, his name is directly accredited to Million, Bae, Burger, Bocat. Admittedly there was some misses too (chiqunio and maybe Mmaee & Vidigal, but given how late he joined and how much work needed to be done he did a very good job. Looking over Darnbourogh I didn’t feel wowed by his recruitment history bar the odd loan coup (Carvalho last year). I just can’t help feel there’s a world where we kept both and they worked together using both of thier skill sets LD (PL Contacts) JD (Data led approach, international markets) to create a best of breed. Yes there’d be duplication of work head coach wants a striker in XYZ mould. Both LD & JD find the best 3 options, Schumacher evaluates them and ranks/ dismisses them and we have far more points to evaluate different approaches and build in due diligence (player v player) all excellent points, feel the exact same way re Dublin |
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Post by lordb on Jul 27, 2024 6:38:30 GMT
Feels like he’s done a good job uniting the club behind the scenes and connecting with the fans (some credit does need to go to Simon King too) I worry about a clash behind the scenes and another drastic change in direction (from looking for high flair international players to proven British with good DNA). Only negative for me is the Head of Recruitment debacle. Without turning into Bayern or Bacon (constantly labouring the point). On reflection Dublin did a hell of a job last year, his name is directly accredited to Million, Bae, Burger, Bocat. Admittedly there was some misses too (chiqunio and maybe Mmaee & Vidigal, but given how late he joined and how much work needed to be done he did a very good job. Looking over Darnbourogh I didn’t feel wowed by his recruitment history bar the odd loan coup (Carvalho last year). I just can’t help feel there’s a world where we kept both and they worked together using both of thier skill sets LD (PL Contacts) JD (Data led approach, international markets) to create a best of breed. Yes there’d be duplication of work head coach wants a striker in XYZ mould. Both LD & JD find the best 3 options, Schumacher evaluates them and ranks/ dismisses them and we have far more points to evaluate different approaches and build in due diligence (player v player) What clash behind the scenes? Have you heard something? |
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Post by clarkeda on Jul 27, 2024 7:03:35 GMT
Feels like he’s done a good job uniting the club behind the scenes and connecting with the fans (some credit does need to go to Simon King too) I worry about a clash behind the scenes and another drastic change in direction (from looking for high flair international players to proven British with good DNA). Only negative for me is the Head of Recruitment debacle. Without turning into Bayern or Bacon (constantly labouring the point). On reflection Dublin did a hell of a job last year, his name is directly accredited to Million, Bae, Burger, Bocat. Admittedly there was some misses too (chiqunio and maybe Mmaee & Vidigal, but given how late he joined and how much work needed to be done he did a very good job. Looking over Darnbourogh I didn’t feel wowed by his recruitment history bar the odd loan coup (Carvalho last year). I just can’t help feel there’s a world where we kept both and they worked together using both of thier skill sets LD (PL Contacts) JD (Data led approach, international markets) to create a best of breed. Yes there’d be duplication of work head coach wants a striker in XYZ mould. Both LD & JD find the best 3 options, Schumacher evaluates them and ranks/ dismisses them and we have far more points to evaluate different approaches and build in due diligence (player v player) What clash behind the scenes? Have you heard something? No mate nothing at all but I can’t help but feel JW tried and tested with good DNA and I’ve got a feeling JW is a percentage football man (like Pulis and Dyche) doesn’t quite fit what Schumacher looks for, I might be completely wrong and they might be totally aligned. |
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Post by lordb on Jul 27, 2024 7:08:16 GMT
What clash behind the scenes? Have you heard something? No mate nothing at all but I can’t help but feel JW tried and tested with good DNA and I’ve got a feeling JW is a percentage football man (like Pulis and Dyche) doesn’t quite fit what Schumacher looks for, I might be completely wrong and they might be totally aligned. Where on earth are you getting that from, re the percentage football thing? |
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Post by baconburger on Jul 27, 2024 7:40:13 GMT
No mate nothing at all but I can’t help but feel JW tried and tested with good DNA and I’ve got a feeling JW is a percentage football man (like Pulis and Dyche) doesn’t quite fit what Schumacher looks for, I might be completely wrong and they might be totally aligned. Where on earth are you getting that from, re the percentage football thing? It’s what you do with someone with no track record, examine their associations. He’s not really got any sort of non playing track record to look at never mind just for his current role. If he’d for instance been a HC or manager then stepped into his role people would have that as a case study but he hasn’t really had any other significant roles to show an identity of his own. On actions so far you’ve got the binning of JD and focus on domestic targets but the players bought in don’t support the links to the approach of those two managers. It will remain a worry for those of us who can’t/couldn’t stand them and their methods for a considerable time that that is a direction he might veer in. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2024 8:14:42 GMT
Feels like he’s done a good job uniting the club behind the scenes and connecting with the fans (some credit does need to go to Simon King too) I worry about a clash behind the scenes and another drastic change in direction (from looking for high flair international players to proven British with good DNA). Only negative for me is the Head of Recruitment debacle. Without turning into Bayern or Bacon (constantly labouring the point). On reflection Dublin did a hell of a job last year, his name is directly accredited to Million, Bae, Burger, Bocat. Admittedly there was some misses too (chiqunio and maybe Mmaee & Vidigal, but given how late he joined and how much work needed to be done he did a very good job. Looking over Darnbourogh I didn’t feel wowed by his recruitment history bar the odd loan coup (Carvalho last year). I just can’t help feel there’s a world where we kept both and they worked together using both of thier skill sets LD (PL Contacts) JD (Data led approach, international markets) to create a best of breed. Yes there’d be duplication of work head coach wants a striker in XYZ mould. Both LD & JD find the best 3 options, Schumacher evaluates them and ranks/ dismisses them and we have far more points to evaluate different approaches and build in due diligence (player v player) Good post that. There should be three key questions asked of each of the main stakeholders at the upcoming fans forum. 1. To John Coates "What qualifies Jon Walters for the vital Technical Director role when he has only 6 months experience in a dual role at Waterford and Fleetwood Town. What qualities did he display in those limited 6 months that made him the number one standout candidate for such an important role at a big football club such as ours? Likewise, would you employ a Head coach with similar demographics in terms of his career? If not, why not? If you would, why haven't we seen coaches like Kieran McKenna turn up at this club when the role has been vacant at numerous times in the past?" 2. To Jon Walters "In your limited time at the club there has been a major shift at the top of the club in terms of the Head of Recruitment - you have seen off Jared Dublin, who had a very short but quite proportionally successful stint unearthing some relatively cheap gems that the club will no doubt make a huge profit on. What does Lee Darnbrough bring that Jared doesn't given a quick look over the prospective careers shows that the outgoing HOR had more success in a number of roles in this area, where the incoming HOR has very little in terms of unearthing gems that are sold on for profit - something that any Championship club needs to do due to P&S limitations?" 3. To Stephen Schumacher "Last season you played a system with inverted full backs. So far in the press you seem to be making comments about doing similar to that this season. Are you recruiting and continue to recruit for that and if it doesn't work like it didn't last season, what is your plan B and how quickly are you prepared to shift from Plan A - given last season we had to drop into the bottom three before you changed?" |
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Post by baconburger on Jul 27, 2024 8:19:29 GMT
Feels like he’s done a good job uniting the club behind the scenes and connecting with the fans (some credit does need to go to Simon King too) I worry about a clash behind the scenes and another drastic change in direction (from looking for high flair international players to proven British with good DNA). Only negative for me is the Head of Recruitment debacle. Without turning into Bayern or Bacon (constantly labouring the point). On reflection Dublin did a hell of a job last year, his name is directly accredited to Million, Bae, Burger, Bocat. Admittedly there was some misses too (chiqunio and maybe Mmaee & Vidigal, but given how late he joined and how much work needed to be done he did a very good job. Looking over Darnbourogh I didn’t feel wowed by his recruitment history bar the odd loan coup (Carvalho last year). I just can’t help feel there’s a world where we kept both and they worked together using both of thier skill sets LD (PL Contacts) JD (Data led approach, international markets) to create a best of breed. Yes there’d be duplication of work head coach wants a striker in XYZ mould. Both LD & JD find the best 3 options, Schumacher evaluates them and ranks/ dismisses them and we have far more points to evaluate different approaches and build in due diligence (player v player) Good post that. There should be three key questions asked of each of the main stakeholders at the upcoming fans forum. 1. To John Coates "What qualifies Jon Walters for the vital Technical Director role when he has only 6 months experience in a dual role at Waterford and Fleetwood Town. What qualities did he display in those limited 6 months that made him the number one standout candidate for such an important role at a big football club such as ours? Likewise, would you employ a Head coach with similar demographics in terms of his career? If not, why not? If you would, why haven't we seen coaches like Kieran McKenna turn up at this club when the role has been vacant at numerous times in the past?" 2. To Jon Walters "In your limited time at the club there has been a major shift at the top of the club in terms of the Head of Recruitment - you have seen off Jared Dublin, who had a very short but quite proportionally successful stint unearthing some relatively cheap gems that the club will no doubt make a huge profit on. What does Lee Darnbrough bring that Jared doesn't given a quick look over the prospective careers shows that the outgoing HOR had more success in a number of roles in this area, where the incoming HOR has very little in terms of unearthing gems that are sold on for profit - something that any Championship club needs to do due to P&S limitations?" 3. To Stephen Schumacher "Last season you played a system with inverted full backs. So far in the press you seem to be making comments about doing similar to that this season. Are you recruiting and continue to recruit for that and if it doesn't work like it didn't last season, what is your plan B and how quickly are you prepared to shift from Plan A - given last season we had to drop into the bottom three before you changed?" I wouldn’t hold your breath waiting to be called to ask your questions. These things are stage managed. |
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Post by thornestein on Jul 27, 2024 8:34:31 GMT
Feels like he’s done a good job uniting the club behind the scenes and connecting with the fans (some credit does need to go to Simon King too) I worry about a clash behind the scenes and another drastic change in direction (from looking for high flair international players to proven British with good DNA). Only negative for me is the Head of Recruitment debacle. Without turning into Bayern or Bacon (constantly labouring the point). On reflection Dublin did a hell of a job last year, his name is directly accredited to Million, Bae, Burger, Bocat. Admittedly there was some misses too (chiqunio and maybe Mmaee & Vidigal, but given how late he joined and how much work needed to be done he did a very good job. Looking over Darnbourogh I didn’t feel wowed by his recruitment history bar the odd loan coup (Carvalho last year). I just can’t help feel there’s a world where we kept both and they worked together using both of thier skill sets LD (PL Contacts) JD (Data led approach, international markets) to create a best of breed. Yes there’d be duplication of work head coach wants a striker in XYZ mould. Both LD & JD find the best 3 options, Schumacher evaluates them and ranks/ dismisses them and we have far more points to evaluate different approaches and build in due diligence (player v player) Good post that. There should be three key questions asked of each of the main stakeholders at the upcoming fans forum. 1. To John Coates "What qualifies Jon Walters for the vital Technical Director role when he has only 6 months experience in a dual role at Waterford and Fleetwood Town. What qualities did he display in those limited 6 months that made him the number one standout candidate for such an important role at a big football club such as ours? Likewise, would you employ a Head coach with similar demographics in terms of his career? If not, why not? If you would, why haven't we seen coaches like Kieran McKenna turn up at this club when the role has been vacant at numerous times in the past?" 2. To Jon Walters "In your limited time at the club there has been a major shift at the top of the club in terms of the Head of Recruitment - you have seen off Jared Dublin, who had a very short but quite proportionally successful stint unearthing some relatively cheap gems that the club will no doubt make a huge profit on. What does Lee Darnbrough bring that Jared doesn't given a quick look over the prospective careers shows that the outgoing HOR had more success in a number of roles in this area, where the incoming HOR has very little in terms of unearthing gems that are sold on for profit - something that any Championship club needs to do due to P&S limitations?" 3. To Stephen Schumacher "Last season you played a system with inverted full backs. So far in the press you seem to be making comments about doing similar to that this season. Are you recruiting and continue to recruit for that and if it doesn't work like it didn't last season, what is your plan B and how quickly are you prepared to shift from Plan A - given last season we had to drop into the bottom three before you changed?" you’re going reel them in with that 😁, good questions though |
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Post by baconburger on Jul 27, 2024 8:38:56 GMT
Good post that. There should be three key questions asked of each of the main stakeholders at the upcoming fans forum. 1. To John Coates "What qualifies Jon Walters for the vital Technical Director role when he has only 6 months experience in a dual role at Waterford and Fleetwood Town. What qualities did he display in those limited 6 months that made him the number one standout candidate for such an important role at a big football club such as ours? Likewise, would you employ a Head coach with similar demographics in terms of his career? If not, why not? If you would, why haven't we seen coaches like Kieran McKenna turn up at this club when the role has been vacant at numerous times in the past?" 2. To Jon Walters "In your limited time at the club there has been a major shift at the top of the club in terms of the Head of Recruitment - you have seen off Jared Dublin, who had a very short but quite proportionally successful stint unearthing some relatively cheap gems that the club will no doubt make a huge profit on. What does Lee Darnbrough bring that Jared doesn't given a quick look over the prospective careers shows that the outgoing HOR had more success in a number of roles in this area, where the incoming HOR has very little in terms of unearthing gems that are sold on for profit - something that any Championship club needs to do due to P&S limitations?" 3. To Stephen Schumacher "Last season you played a system with inverted full backs. So far in the press you seem to be making comments about doing similar to that this season. Are you recruiting and continue to recruit for that and if it doesn't work like it didn't last season, what is your plan B and how quickly are you prepared to shift from Plan A - given last season we had to drop into the bottom three before you changed?" you’re going reel them in with that 😁, good questions though Club has been the same for years. Why do you think local journalists are terrified of asking challenging questions?? |
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Post by wakefieldstokie on Jul 27, 2024 8:57:09 GMT
Some will say he’s inexperienced. Some will say he’s learning on the job . Some will say he’s a control freak . Some will say he’s the recruitment guru now ( Gibson ) Some will say he’s doing fine . For me I still can’t get my head around Dublins departure. Burger Junho Manhoef Bocat . Ok s couple of perhaps duds (jojic but young and jury still out ) . He may have been a maverick . He may have been outspoken internally . Who knows ? But I foresee no diamonds being unearthed by the Hull chap . Verdict everyone ? Ask again at the end of the season |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2024 8:58:09 GMT
Good post that. There should be three key questions asked of each of the main stakeholders at the upcoming fans forum. 1. To John Coates "What qualifies Jon Walters for the vital Technical Director role when he has only 6 months experience in a dual role at Waterford and Fleetwood Town. What qualities did he display in those limited 6 months that made him the number one standout candidate for such an important role at a big football club such as ours? Likewise, would you employ a Head coach with similar demographics in terms of his career? If not, why not? If you would, why haven't we seen coaches like Kieran McKenna turn up at this club when the role has been vacant at numerous times in the past?" 2. To Jon Walters "In your limited time at the club there has been a major shift at the top of the club in terms of the Head of Recruitment - you have seen off Jared Dublin, who had a very short but quite proportionally successful stint unearthing some relatively cheap gems that the club will no doubt make a huge profit on. What does Lee Darnbrough bring that Jared doesn't given a quick look over the prospective careers shows that the outgoing HOR had more success in a number of roles in this area, where the incoming HOR has very little in terms of unearthing gems that are sold on for profit - something that any Championship club needs to do due to P&S limitations?" 3. To Stephen Schumacher "Last season you played a system with inverted full backs. So far in the press you seem to be making comments about doing similar to that this season. Are you recruiting and continue to recruit for that and if it doesn't work like it didn't last season, what is your plan B and how quickly are you prepared to shift from Plan A - given last season we had to drop into the bottom three before you changed?" you’re going reel them in with that 😁, good questions though Not trying to reel anyone in. I think they are questions that need asking. |
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Post by baconburger on Jul 27, 2024 9:05:13 GMT
you’re going reel them in with that 😁, good questions though Not trying to reel anyone in. I think they are questions that need asking. What don’t you get about the club controls what they get asked?? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2024 9:08:51 GMT
Not trying to reel anyone in. I think they are questions that need asking. What don’t you get about the club controls what they get asked?? Oh really? I didn't know it was just a laddish, back slapping exercise. Thanks for letting me know. |
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Post by baconburger on Jul 27, 2024 9:11:45 GMT
What don’t you get about the club controls what they get asked?? Oh really? I didn't know it was just a laddish, back slapping exercise. Thanks for letting me know. Ah cynicism, I thought you were being serious. Maybe add the odd emoji to make it easier to work out. |
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Post by lordb on Jul 27, 2024 9:12:44 GMT
Where on earth are you getting that from, re the percentage football thing? It’s what you do with someone with no track record, examine their associations. He’s not really got any sort of non playing track record to look at never mind just for his current role. If he’d for instance been a HC or manager then stepped into his role people would have that as a case study but he hasn’t really had any other significant roles to show an identity of his own. On actions so far you’ve got the binning of JD and focus on domestic targets but the players bought in don’t support the links to the approach of those two managers. It will remain a worry for those of us who can’t/couldn’t stand them and their methods for a considerable time that that is a direction he might veer in. Haven't seen a single thing to suggest Walters favours any one particular style of play The levels of paranoia are spectacular |
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Post by baconburger on Jul 27, 2024 9:15:02 GMT
It’s what you do with someone with no track record, examine their associations. He’s not really got any sort of non playing track record to look at never mind just for his current role. If he’d for instance been a HC or manager then stepped into his role people would have that as a case study but he hasn’t really had any other significant roles to show an identity of his own. On actions so far you’ve got the binning of JD and focus on domestic targets but the players bought in don’t support the links to the approach of those two managers. It will remain a worry for those of us who can’t/couldn’t stand them and their methods for a considerable time that that is a direction he might veer in. Haven't seen a single thing to suggest Walters favours any one particular style of play The levels of paranoia are spectacular Not personally seen or said I’ve seen it either. Paranoia is a bit strong healthy suspicion I’d call it. |
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Post by clarkeda on Jul 27, 2024 9:39:44 GMT
No mate nothing at all but I can’t help but feel JW tried and tested with good DNA and I’ve got a feeling JW is a percentage football man (like Pulis and Dyche) doesn’t quite fit what Schumacher looks for, I might be completely wrong and they might be totally aligned. Where on earth are you getting that from, re the percentage football thing? Just an assumption and I’ve been clear in saying just my opinion, I might be miles off, but the way we are talking about players, to me, feels like that’s the case. |
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Post by clarkeda on Jul 27, 2024 9:41:28 GMT
Feels like he’s done a good job uniting the club behind the scenes and connecting with the fans (some credit does need to go to Simon King too) I worry about a clash behind the scenes and another drastic change in direction (from looking for high flair international players to proven British with good DNA). Only negative for me is the Head of Recruitment debacle. Without turning into Bayern or Bacon (constantly labouring the point). On reflection Dublin did a hell of a job last year, his name is directly accredited to Million, Bae, Burger, Bocat. Admittedly there was some misses too (chiqunio and maybe Mmaee & Vidigal, but given how late he joined and how much work needed to be done he did a very good job. Looking over Darnbourogh I didn’t feel wowed by his recruitment history bar the odd loan coup (Carvalho last year). I just can’t help feel there’s a world where we kept both and they worked together using both of thier skill sets LD (PL Contacts) JD (Data led approach, international markets) to create a best of breed. Yes there’d be duplication of work head coach wants a striker in XYZ mould. Both LD & JD find the best 3 options, Schumacher evaluates them and ranks/ dismisses them and we have far more points to evaluate different approaches and build in due diligence (player v player) Good post that. There should be three key questions asked of each of the main stakeholders at the upcoming fans forum. 1. To John Coates "What qualifies Jon Walters for the vital Technical Director role when he has only 6 months experience in a dual role at Waterford and Fleetwood Town. What qualities did he display in those limited 6 months that made him the number one standout candidate for such an important role at a big football club such as ours? Likewise, would you employ a Head coach with similar demographics in terms of his career? If not, why not? If you would, why haven't we seen coaches like Kieran McKenna turn up at this club when the role has been vacant at numerous times in the past?" 2. To Jon Walters "In your limited time at the club there has been a major shift at the top of the club in terms of the Head of Recruitment - you have seen off Jared Dublin, who had a very short but quite proportionally successful stint unearthing some relatively cheap gems that the club will no doubt make a huge profit on. What does Lee Darnbrough bring that Jared doesn't given a quick look over the prospective careers shows that the outgoing HOR had more success in a number of roles in this area, where the incoming HOR has very little in terms of unearthing gems that are sold on for profit - something that any Championship club needs to do due to P&S limitations?" 3. To Stephen Schumacher "Last season you played a system with inverted full backs. So far in the press you seem to be making comments about doing similar to that this season. Are you recruiting and continue to recruit for that and if it doesn't work like it didn't last season, what is your plan B and how quickly are you prepared to shift from Plan A - given last season we had to drop into the bottom three before you changed?" Question 2 is very eloquently put and hits the nail on the head. |
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Post by clarkeda on Jul 27, 2024 9:48:08 GMT
It’s what you do with someone with no track record, examine their associations. He’s not really got any sort of non playing track record to look at never mind just for his current role. If he’d for instance been a HC or manager then stepped into his role people would have that as a case study but he hasn’t really had any other significant roles to show an identity of his own. On actions so far you’ve got the binning of JD and focus on domestic targets but the players bought in don’t support the links to the approach of those two managers. It will remain a worry for those of us who can’t/couldn’t stand them and their methods for a considerable time that that is a direction he might veer in. Haven't seen a single thing to suggest Walters favours any one particular style of play The levels of paranoia are spectacular I’m not sure how to articulate an answer to this but I’m going to give it a go. Typically I imagine You create a style of play/methodology/ideology based on experience. Similar to management style in a normal world of work. Walter’s experience is (not conclusively) Sean Dyche, Tony Pulis, Roy Keane, Hughes and then the lower leagues that at the time JW was playing there was Kick and Rush physically battles. Both the possession based teams you occasionally see now. Therefore the vast majority of JWs experience will have been that type of play I mentioned. I don’t feel it’s outrageous that a minimum of what 15? Years he ll have been at least a little bit influenced by a style of play. It’s far easier to assume that than him wanting to be a second coming of peps tika taka? Don’t get me wrong, I’m making assumptions, wild assumptions, and those assumptions could be wrong. But I don’t think it’s too much of a leap? |
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Post by baconburger on Jul 27, 2024 10:00:41 GMT
Good post that. There should be three key questions asked of each of the main stakeholders at the upcoming fans forum. 1. To John Coates "What qualifies Jon Walters for the vital Technical Director role when he has only 6 months experience in a dual role at Waterford and Fleetwood Town. What qualities did he display in those limited 6 months that made him the number one standout candidate for such an important role at a big football club such as ours? Likewise, would you employ a Head coach with similar demographics in terms of his career? If not, why not? If you would, why haven't we seen coaches like Kieran McKenna turn up at this club when the role has been vacant at numerous times in the past?" 2. To Jon Walters "In your limited time at the club there has been a major shift at the top of the club in terms of the Head of Recruitment - you have seen off Jared Dublin, who had a very short but quite proportionally successful stint unearthing some relatively cheap gems that the club will no doubt make a huge profit on. What does Lee Darnbrough bring that Jared doesn't given a quick look over the prospective careers shows that the outgoing HOR had more success in a number of roles in this area, where the incoming HOR has very little in terms of unearthing gems that are sold on for profit - something that any Championship club needs to do due to P&S limitations?" 3. To Stephen Schumacher "Last season you played a system with inverted full backs. So far in the press you seem to be making comments about doing similar to that this season. Are you recruiting and continue to recruit for that and if it doesn't work like it didn't last season, what is your plan B and how quickly are you prepared to shift from Plan A - given last season we had to drop into the bottom three before you changed?" Question 2 is very eloquently put and hits the nail on the head. But never going to get asked. Do people think they just randomly let people put their questions? and even if they fucked up and he was called, he'd get about half way through his first sentence and it would be time to move on from that. |
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Post by ceejays on Jul 27, 2024 10:03:41 GMT
Some will say he’s inexperienced. Some will say he’s learning on the job . Some will say he’s a control freak . Some will say he’s the recruitment guru now ( Gibson ) Some will say he’s doing fine . For me I still can’t get my head around Dublins departure. Burger Junho Manhoef Bocat . Ok s couple of perhaps duds (jojic but young and jury still out ) . He may have been a maverick . He may have been outspoken internally . Who knows ? But I foresee no diamonds being unearthed by the Hull chap . Verdict everyone ? Ask again at the end of the season What is it that you don’t understand the words SO FAR ? There is further evidence to add that I’ve already suggested . Any coincidence that we are being heavily linked to Cannon and Souttar loans ? Certain best mate of Walters being Robert Huth in charge of Leicester loans ? I’m not saying this should not be a legitimate channel but it does worry me that Walters delegation skills are lacking ? |
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Post by baconburger on Jul 27, 2024 10:06:30 GMT
Haven't seen a single thing to suggest Walters favours any one particular style of play The levels of paranoia are spectacular I’m not sure how to articulate an answer to this but I’m going to give it a go. Typically I imagine You create a style of play/methodology/ideology based on experience. Similar to management style in a normal world of work. Walter’s experience is (not conclusively) Sean Dyche, Tony Pulis, Roy Keane, Hughes and then the lower leagues that at the time JW was playing there was Kick and Rush physically battles. Both the possession based teams you occasionally see now. Therefore the vast majority of JWs experience will have been that type of play I mentioned. I don’t feel it’s outrageous that a minimum of what 15? Years he ll have been at least a little bit influenced by a style of play. It’s far easier to assume that than him wanting to be a second coming of peps tika taka? Don’t get me wrong, I’m making assumptions, wild assumptions, and those assumptions could be wrong. But I don’t think it’s too much of a leap? As I said not spectacular paranoia or even the ordinary version at all just healthy suspicion. Give it a more dramatic derogatory label in an attempt to shut it down. Lordb is normally a worthy debator but sometimes likes to play to the gallery too. |
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