Rudkin interview

[bovril]

55 minutes ago, ClaphamFox said:

Yes, McCarron's "Russell's evidenced his ability" comment was genuinely jaw-dropping. It takes an extraordinary amount of chutzpah to make a comment like that in the knowledge that anybody with a passing knowledge of Martin's career (or just access to the internet) could debunk it within seconds. It makes you wonder whether they went through recruitment process, signed the contract with Martin and did the media stuff and only then somebody said, "Hang on lads,—did we actually have a look at Russell's past record? No? Oh well—too late now...."

I mean technically he has evidenced his ability, in multiple leagues including Scotland as McCarron has said. Just that the evidence obviously points to a very specific level of ability. 

[bovril]

Not sure any football club has collected as many talentless people - directors, managers, coaches, players - in one building at one time as we have over the last couple of years. We're the football equivalent of The Room. 

[Rusko187]

26 minutes ago, AjcW said:

My assumption, going back to an interview Martin did with Lineker last year, is that he turned up for an interview to replace Enzo and pulled out because he found out we'd interviewed Steve Cooper too and he felt that indicated a complete missalignment on what identity the club wanted.

 

So not quite Pre Enzo (although i'm sure he was considered) but I think definitely interviewed for the job in 2024

Ahhh I'm sure I heard his name banded around before he got snapped up by Southampton, I could be wrong though.

[CosbehFox]

1 hour ago, AjcW said:

My assumption, going back to an interview Martin did with Lineker last year, is that he turned up for an interview to replace Enzo and pulled out because he found out we'd interviewed Steve Cooper too and he felt that indicated a complete missalignment on what identity the club wanted.

 

So not quite Pre Enzo (although i'm sure he was considered) but I think definitely interviewed for the job in 2024

Met with the club numerous times - sometimes not in a formal interview process either. 

[AjcW]

38 minutes ago, Rusko187 said:

Ahhh I'm sure I heard his name banded around before he got snapped up by Southampton, I could be wrong though.

Yeah sorry, not doubting that, I think he was 'interviewed' that time though, officially.