James McCarron

[Wink84]

25 minutes ago, CruzNoir said:

 

He’s already started 

The only hope we can have a change in direction.. albeit under hand cuffs and a leaky roof. 

[grth2004]

On 02/05/2026 at 11:05, CruzNoir said:

 

He’s already started 

Looks like he started in March 

 

Hopefully plenty of time for him to now know what’s needed , IF he’s allowed I suppose 

[Spanner73]

On 23/04/2026 at 09:24, Donwebbio said:

I wish Rudkin's dad had.

Wish Vichai had !! 

[Guest Mickyblueeyes]

On 02/05/2026 at 11:05, CruzNoir said:

 

He’s already started 

Has he got nice pictures up in his office of his first day showing he cares ? That is the important question

[Bluearmyfox28]

On 23/04/2026 at 09:48, CruzNoir said:

The recruitment of 25-30 Year olds is an interesting one and valid question too ask
 

All depends on the strategy, players at the lower end of that age spectrum can be very profitable with them approaching their prime, bring them in and sell them on,, and the players at the older end can bring experience and leadership for the younger developing players

 

Whatever McCarron was doing, earned him that promotion to global director

 

and I think that’s a green tick rather than a red flag 

Their squad at the time was one of the youngest if not the youngest in the entire league. They were struggling to see out games with the lack of experience therefore he set out to buy experience to help out that issue for the upcoming season. Smart decision really and demonstrates the ability to see what’s missing, something this clubs lacked.
 

The fact he refused to go over 30 when looking for experience I actually took as a positive. 

[davieG]

Top - See Nothing

Rudkin - Speak nothing

McCarron  - Let's hope he hears, see and Speaks to the fans and media.

[dnewty]

In the next 10 days he should be doing an in depth interview laying out a plan for the club going forward. This should coincide with the announcement of a new manager.

Edited 6 May by dnewty

[Chelmofox]

17 minutes ago, dnewty said:

In the next 10 days he should be doing an in depth interview laying a plan for the club going forward. This should coincide with the announcement of a new manager.

You know full well he is in his office wondering where the f**k everyone is, and will have instructions not to do anything without Rudkins approval.

[woznotwos]

Fingers crossed, zero faith in anything going right.

[Muzzy_no7]

So far so quite good 

[Stadt]

38 minutes ago, Muzzy_no7 said:

So far so quite good 

Incomings I don’t like but the outgoings are a huge improvement. Even terminating Vestergaard’s contract is an improvement 

[Devonfox1884]

Good start. 
 

But that’s all it is for now. Needs to continue being ruthless with outgoings and hopefully we start looking at younger players with potential as well as some fresh experienced faces.

[Gamble92]

41 minutes ago, Muzzy_no7 said:

So far so quite good 

I'm not going to knock him, but to neglect the club to the point of catastrophy like we have, and then basically appoint someone in the role who can just do this job. Well it's a bit hard to be excited about it. 

 

Like watching your house burn down and being happy the hoover still works. 

[coolhandfox]

5 minutes ago, Stadt said:

Incomings I don’t like but the outgoings are a huge improvement. Even terminating Vestergaard’s contract is an improvement 

Small sample size.

 

I would be happier with 1 year less on both players contacts.

[HankMarvin]

Needs to prove his worth and get 25m plus for Fatawu

[Stadt]

57 minutes ago, coolhandfox said:

Small sample size.

 

I would be happier with 1 year less on both players contacts.

Chaplin I'm happy with but agree on deal length.

 

Ings just isn't durable enough, don't like it - but if we get 25 games out of him (somehow), fine. 

 

McCarthy, just way too long but it does at least stop us signing Bazunu who is Ward level.

 

Hopefully these are just getting the experience in now signings.

[Unabomber]

Is Ings confirmed?

[Jonezy]

I really like the departures, though they probably cost us a fair bit. But we need to cut our loses and trim the wage budget for the long gain.

Experienced pros for free is not the worst idea, but giving them 2 and 3 years sounds like we are being too nice as usual. Would rather the last year was an performance based option, but beggars can't be choosers. 

[fox_favourite]

Will hold full judgement for now as it's still early days, but as @Muzzy_no7 said; so far so quite good. 

 

He's started to clear Rudkin's years of mess, which will take time. 

[FoxinNotts]

11 minutes ago, Unabomber said:

Is Ings confirmed?

Not yet

[21st Century Fox]

2 hours ago, Gamble92 said:

I'm not going to knock him, but to neglect the club to the point of catastrophy like we have, and then basically appoint someone in the role who can just do this job. Well it's a bit hard to be excited about it. 

 

Like watching your house burn down and being happy the hoover still works. 

Or hiring a chap to flog the smouldering bricks and then buying in slightly less charred bricks in the hope that the rebuild is stable enough to get you through next winter.

[Muzzy_no7]

Would imagine Ings and Collins announced tomorrow 

[UniFox21]

Just now, Muzzy_no7 said:

Would imagine Ings and Collins announced tomorrow 

Who is Collins? Feel like I've missed this one 

[MGLCFC]

Just now, Muzzy_no7 said:

Would imagine Ings and Collins announced tomorrow 

Are there any suggestions the Collins deal is close?

 

[LeePhilpottsBaldSpot]

9 minutes ago, UniFox21 said:

Who is Collins? Feel like I've missed this one 

Archie Collins. Ex Peterborough central midfielder