MON Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 how to defend. Tommorow it will be a year since the Wolves game. Yet in the last four games we have thrown away leading positions. Tese are the games that from the wolves game, we have thrown away. wolves- lost 3 points charlton-2 points Everton-3 points Newcastle-2 points Bolton-2 points middlesborough-2 points Bolton-2points spurs-2 points Charlton-2 points (arsenal-3 points)-brackets cos we did well to be winning. also in that season we dropped points before wolves. saints-2 points Spurs-3 points Thats is a total of 28 points. we finished with 33 points, 33+28 would have meant 61 points. that would have gives us 4th place, and champions league, not coca cola league Not again -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You would have thought that we would have learned and worked on it intensively in pre-season, but it has kept on happening, even with a change of manager. BUT it hasnt this season we have dropped points against: Wolves-2 points qpr-3 points Preston-2 points Coventry-2 points Ipswich-2 points Stoke-2 points a total of 13 points and that would of meant us being in 2nd place with 32 points, eventhough we have been playing s.hi.t "I resign" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- but this has been a problem for a long time now, since basset first took over would you believe, in the relegation season under Basset we dropped points after being 2-0 ahead let alone 1-0 4 or 5 times. Then in the season after that Under micky, we lost points against Forest and Millwall after being 2-0 ahead, which cost us the Title. Lose that lead! Own goals will do. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- how can we sort this situation out, i Believe a change in the management from top-to-bottom is needed. BASSET out Shirtliff out Wilksinson out Lets bring a young up and coming manager, like stan Collymore said. Imagine us in the play-offs, we would never get through, giving away leads right at the end, stupid goals, own goals.
Anish Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 Yep this is a deep rooted problem - and we need a fresh face to sort it out. I just hope the players can respond because judging on the last couple of years it doesn't matter who is playing, the team will always lose leads.
Durnerz Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 Yep this is a deep rooted problem - and we need a fresh face to sort it out. I just hope the players can respond because judging on the last couple of years it doesn't matter who is playing, the team will always lose leads. 28839[/snapback] But then again a young manager is unfamiliar to spotting these problems through lack of experience, Bassett in my view has got us playing some attractive football, we actually look like we have some threat about us now, with Adams, I had no hope because we had no style, no ideas, in the first half on saturday we were patiently building up, picking gaps and exploiting. Bassett needs time, there are signs of improvement, teams dont just gel overnight, but the signs are there, as long as we as fans dont give up, the team will be in with a shout.
MON Posted 24 October 2004 Author Posted 24 October 2004 Yep this is a deep rooted problem - and we need a fresh face to sort it out. I just hope the players can respond because judging on the last couple of years it doesn't matter who is playing, the team will always lose leads. 28839[/snapback] But then again a young manager is unfamiliar to spotting these problems through lack of experience, Bassett in my view has got us playing some attractive football, we actually look like we have some threat about us now, with Adams, I had no hope because we had no style, no ideas, in the first half on saturday we were patiently building up, picking gaps and exploiting. Bassett needs time, there are signs of improvement, teams dont just gel overnight, but the signs are there, as long as we as fans dont give up, the team will be in with a shout. 28843[/snapback] This is from Talkingballs forum Bassett has been Director of Football for some years and as such he should know what is going on. on and off the pitch. Bassett did the commentry during the preston game and he noticed that connely was only recieving high balls, and bassett did exprese his concern about it, brilliant, you may think, this is what we want a manager that can work out simple little problem. but city have been shite all season and we (the fans) have been complaining/ moaning that connely has not recieved any good service all season. WHERE THE HELL HAS THE DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL BEEN. Watching city??????????????? Understanding the problems?????????? Caring about city??????????? Supporting adams?????????? Trying to correct the problems????????? I doubt he even knew we had a problem. Last weekend bassett made the comment that he has only been managing city for two games and is only just starting to get to know the players. Sorry? but I dont understand, only just starting to get to know the players? WHAT HAS HE BEEN DOING FOR TWO YEARS. Basseet is as responsable as ma for the state we are in and he should have gone at the same time If the board give bassett contract, he will revert to sitting on his ass doing nothing just like he has for the past three seasons. Get him out and let us move on What I find particuarly hard to understand is that people cannot see through Bassett, remember wen he took over last time, there was an instant improvement in the commitment and performances of the team and even a short period of improved results followed as usually associated with a new manager. But once the dust had settled the results and performances tailed back off and Bassett was shown up to be exactly what he is a football dinosaur, who didnt even last a season before he was shunted upstairs the board obviously acknowledging they had dropped a big bollock in appointing him. Now Lo and behold he resurfaces as caretaker manager, employs the equivalent of his footballing twin brother as assistant and all of a sudden is touting himself as our saviour. Please Mr Davies realise that the improvement has come because the players now realise they have to perform as a new manager might not fancy them as players. If Bassett is appointed permenently I can see us back to the old ways within weeks and at best I think we would finish mid table. We need to be brave and appoint a vibrant manager who can inspire the players long term and not just for 5-6 games, we saw what Bassett could do last time and he wasnt good enough then so why should he be good enough now. Both posters talk alot of sense. I will not want Basset in Charge long term, and in the 3 games he has had, we have given away 3 leads. That is 6 points that could cost us at the end of the season.
Durnerz Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 Yep this is a deep rooted problem - and we need a fresh face to sort it out. I just hope the players can respond because judging on the last couple of years it doesn't matter who is playing, the team will always lose leads. 28839[/snapback] But then again a young manager is unfamiliar to spotting these problems through lack of experience, Bassett in my view has got us playing some attractive football, we actually look like we have some threat about us now, with Adams, I had no hope because we had no style, no ideas, in the first half on saturday we were patiently building up, picking gaps and exploiting. Bassett needs time, there are signs of improvement, teams dont just gel overnight, but the signs are there, as long as we as fans dont give up, the team will be in with a shout. 28843[/snapback] This is from Talkingballs forum Bassett has been Director of Football for some years and as such he should know what is going on. on and off the pitch. Bassett did the commentry during the preston game and he noticed that connely was only recieving high balls, and bassett did exprese his concern about it, brilliant, you may think, this is what we want a manager that can work out simple little problem. but city have been shite all season and we (the fans) have been complaining/ moaning that connely has not recieved any good service all season. WHERE THE HELL HAS THE DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL BEEN. Watching city??????????????? Understanding the problems?????????? Caring about city??????????? Supporting adams?????????? Trying to correct the problems????????? I doubt he even knew we had a problem. Last weekend bassett made the comment that he has only been managing city for two games and is only just starting to get to know the players. Sorry? but I dont understand, only just starting to get to know the players? WHAT HAS HE BEEN DOING FOR TWO YEARS. Basseet is as responsable as ma for the state we are in and he should have gone at the same time If the board give bassett contract, he will revert to sitting on his ass doing nothing just like he has for the past three seasons. Get him out and let us move on What I find particuarly hard to understand is that people cannot see through Bassett, remember wen he took over last time, there was an instant improvement in the commitment and performances of the team and even a short period of improved results followed as usually associated with a new manager. But once the dust had settled the results and performances tailed back off and Bassett was shown up to be exactly what he is a football dinosaur, who didnt even last a season before he was shunted upstairs the board obviously acknowledging they had dropped a big bollock in appointing him. Now Lo and behold he resurfaces as caretaker manager, employs the equivalent of his footballing twin brother as assistant and all of a sudden is touting himself as our saviour. Please Mr Davies realise that the improvement has come because the players now realise they have to perform as a new manager might not fancy them as players. If Bassett is appointed permenently I can see us back to the old ways within weeks and at best I think we would finish mid table. We need to be brave and appoint a vibrant manager who can inspire the players long term and not just for 5-6 games, we saw what Bassett could do last time and he wasnt good enough then so why should he be good enough now. Both posters talk alot of sense. I will not want Basset in Charge long term, and in the 3 games he has had, we have given away 3 leads. That is 6 points that could cost us at the end of the season. 28846[/snapback] So Makin's O.G at cov was Bassetts fault? And Heaths vs Ipswich, was that Bassetts fault too? Dave is not out there on the pitch, hes got us playing good football, players are responsible for their own actions out there, these leads lost are Makin's and Heaths fault, they are letting the side down, not bassett, since Bassett took charge there has been a positive resonse, however the ghosts of Adams still linger. Like I said though, don't expect the team to become perfect instantly, this is an adjustment process for them.
Anish Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 Yep this is a deep rooted problem - and we need a fresh face to sort it out. I just hope the players can respond because judging on the last couple of years it doesn't matter who is playing, the team will always lose leads. 28839[/snapback] But then again a young manager is unfamiliar to spotting these problems through lack of experience, Bassett in my view has got us playing some attractive football, we actually look like we have some threat about us now, with Adams, I had no hope because we had no style, no ideas, in the first half on saturday we were patiently building up, picking gaps and exploiting. Bassett needs time, there are signs of improvement, teams dont just gel overnight, but the signs are there, as long as we as fans dont give up, the team will be in with a shout. 28843[/snapback] This is from Talkingballs forum Bassett has been Director of Football for some years and as such he should know what is going on. on and off the pitch. Bassett did the commentry during the preston game and he noticed that connely was only recieving high balls, and bassett did exprese his concern about it, brilliant, you may think, this is what we want a manager that can work out simple little problem. but city have been shite all season and we (the fans) have been complaining/ moaning that connely has not recieved any good service all season. WHERE THE HELL HAS THE DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL BEEN. Watching city??????????????? Understanding the problems?????????? Caring about city??????????? Supporting adams?????????? Trying to correct the problems????????? I doubt he even knew we had a problem. Last weekend bassett made the comment that he has only been managing city for two games and is only just starting to get to know the players. Sorry? but I dont understand, only just starting to get to know the players? WHAT HAS HE BEEN DOING FOR TWO YEARS. Basseet is as responsable as ma for the state we are in and he should have gone at the same time If the board give bassett contract, he will revert to sitting on his ass doing nothing just like he has for the past three seasons. Get him out and let us move on What I find particuarly hard to understand is that people cannot see through Bassett, remember wen he took over last time, there was an instant improvement in the commitment and performances of the team and even a short period of improved results followed as usually associated with a new manager. But once the dust had settled the results and performances tailed back off and Bassett was shown up to be exactly what he is a football dinosaur, who didnt even last a season before he was shunted upstairs the board obviously acknowledging they had dropped a big bollock in appointing him. Now Lo and behold he resurfaces as caretaker manager, employs the equivalent of his footballing twin brother as assistant and all of a sudden is touting himself as our saviour. Please Mr Davies realise that the improvement has come because the players now realise they have to perform as a new manager might not fancy them as players. If Bassett is appointed permenently I can see us back to the old ways within weeks and at best I think we would finish mid table. We need to be brave and appoint a vibrant manager who can inspire the players long term and not just for 5-6 games, we saw what Bassett could do last time and he wasnt good enough then so why should he be good enough now. Both posters talk alot of sense. I will not want Basset in Charge long term, and in the 3 games he has had, we have given away 3 leads. That is 6 points that could cost us at the end of the season. 28846[/snapback] So Makin's O.G at cov was Bassetts fault? And Heaths vs Ipswich, was that Bassetts fault too? Dave is not out there on the pitch, hes got us playing good football, players are responsible for their own actions out there, these leads lost are Makin's and Heaths fault, they are letting the side down, not bassett, since Bassett took charge there has been a positive resonse, however the ghosts of Adams still linger. Like I said though, don't expect the team to become perfect instantly, this is an adjustment process for them. 28850[/snapback] It's not about the faults of conceding own goals. Yes it was Makin's fault and Heath's fault for the o.gs - but we were asking for trouble at Coventry and against Ipswich when we just sat back as soon as we took the lead. It is up to the manager to make sure the players realise that taking the lead doesn't mean we will win - we have to carry on attacking and score 2-3 more goals before we can think about sitting back and defending. So far Bassett hasn't done that, and is in this sense making the same mistake that MA made countless times.
Durnerz Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 Yep this is a deep rooted problem - and we need a fresh face to sort it out. I just hope the players can respond because judging on the last couple of years it doesn't matter who is playing, the team will always lose leads. 28839[/snapback] But then again a young manager is unfamiliar to spotting these problems through lack of experience, Bassett in my view has got us playing some attractive football, we actually look like we have some threat about us now, with Adams, I had no hope because we had no style, no ideas, in the first half on saturday we were patiently building up, picking gaps and exploiting. Bassett needs time, there are signs of improvement, teams dont just gel overnight, but the signs are there, as long as we as fans dont give up, the team will be in with a shout. 28843[/snapback] This is from Talkingballs forum Bassett has been Director of Football for some years and as such he should know what is going on. on and off the pitch. Bassett did the commentry during the preston game and he noticed that connely was only recieving high balls, and bassett did exprese his concern about it, brilliant, you may think, this is what we want a manager that can work out simple little problem. but city have been shite all season and we (the fans) have been complaining/ moaning that connely has not recieved any good service all season. WHERE THE HELL HAS THE DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL BEEN. Watching city??????????????? Understanding the problems?????????? Caring about city??????????? Supporting adams?????????? Trying to correct the problems????????? I doubt he even knew we had a problem. Last weekend bassett made the comment that he has only been managing city for two games and is only just starting to get to know the players. Sorry? but I dont understand, only just starting to get to know the players? WHAT HAS HE BEEN DOING FOR TWO YEARS. Basseet is as responsable as ma for the state we are in and he should have gone at the same time If the board give bassett contract, he will revert to sitting on his ass doing nothing just like he has for the past three seasons. Get him out and let us move on What I find particuarly hard to understand is that people cannot see through Bassett, remember wen he took over last time, there was an instant improvement in the commitment and performances of the team and even a short period of improved results followed as usually associated with a new manager. But once the dust had settled the results and performances tailed back off and Bassett was shown up to be exactly what he is a football dinosaur, who didnt even last a season before he was shunted upstairs the board obviously acknowledging they had dropped a big bollock in appointing him. Now Lo and behold he resurfaces as caretaker manager, employs the equivalent of his footballing twin brother as assistant and all of a sudden is touting himself as our saviour. Please Mr Davies realise that the improvement has come because the players now realise they have to perform as a new manager might not fancy them as players. If Bassett is appointed permenently I can see us back to the old ways within weeks and at best I think we would finish mid table. We need to be brave and appoint a vibrant manager who can inspire the players long term and not just for 5-6 games, we saw what Bassett could do last time and he wasnt good enough then so why should he be good enough now. Both posters talk alot of sense. I will not want Basset in Charge long term, and in the 3 games he has had, we have given away 3 leads. That is 6 points that could cost us at the end of the season. 28846[/snapback] So Makin's O.G at cov was Bassetts fault? And Heaths vs Ipswich, was that Bassetts fault too? Dave is not out there on the pitch, hes got us playing good football, players are responsible for their own actions out there, these leads lost are Makin's and Heaths fault, they are letting the side down, not bassett, since Bassett took charge there has been a positive resonse, however the ghosts of Adams still linger. Like I said though, don't expect the team to become perfect instantly, this is an adjustment process for them. 28850[/snapback] It's not about the faults of conceding own goals. Yes it was Makin's fault and Heath's fault for the o.gs - but we were asking for trouble at Coventry and against Ipswich when we just sat back as soon as we took the lead. It is up to the manager to make sure the players realise that taking the lead doesn't mean we will win - we have to carry on attacking and score 2-3 more goals before we can think about sitting back and defending. So far Bassett hasn't done that, and is in this sense making the same mistake that MA made countless times. 28883[/snapback] I agree, but this falls into the same catagory as the ghosts of adams still lingering, the players are still adjusting, their mental state doesnt just switch like that, once we have a few positive performances, that turns into wins, then that erradicates the late conceding from their minds, it takes time.
MON Posted 24 October 2004 Author Posted 24 October 2004 It's not about the faults of conceding own goals. Yes it was Makin's fault and Heath's fault for the o.gs - but we were asking for trouble at Coventry and against Ipswich when we just sat back as soon as we took the lead. It is up to the manager to make sure the players realise that taking the lead doesn't mean we will win - we have to carry on attacking and score 2-3 more goals before we can think about sitting back and defending. So far Bassett hasn't done that, and is in this sense making the same mistake that MA made countless times. 28883[/snapback] I couldnt agree more, we need to revitalise the club, by brining in knew players, Basset says he's only getting to know the players, what did he do in the 2.5 years as director of football. Did he help micky in the situation he was in? He did nothing, just sat on his office chair and did bugger all. Whevever a new manager is appointed the results be good for a while, then after 6 or so games, we can asses the manager. Our results improved under Basset, for half a dozen games last time round. then i think we lost 8 on the bounce, losing 4-0 to saints at home amongst others.
Durnerz Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 It's not about the faults of conceding own goals. Yes it was Makin's fault and Heath's fault for the o.gs - but we were asking for trouble at Coventry and against Ipswich when we just sat back as soon as we took the lead. It is up to the manager to make sure the players realise that taking the lead doesn't mean we will win - we have to carry on attacking and score 2-3 more goals before we can think about sitting back and defending. So far Bassett hasn't done that, and is in this sense making the same mistake that MA made countless times. 28883[/snapback] I couldnt agree more, we need to revitalise the club, by brining in knew players, Basset says he's only getting to know the players, what did he do in the 2.5 years as director of football. Did he help micky in the situation he was in? He did nothing, just sat on his office chair and did bugger all. Whevever a new manager is appointed the results be good for a while, then after 6 or so games, we can asses the manager. Our results improved under Basset, for half a dozen games last time round. then i think we lost 8 on the bounce, losing 4-0 to saints at home amongst others. 28918[/snapback] Hang on, Bassett has scouted players and arranged deals, how can you say he's just done bugger all?
MON Posted 24 October 2004 Author Posted 24 October 2004 It's not about the faults of conceding own goals. Yes it was Makin's fault and Heath's fault for the o.gs - but we were asking for trouble at Coventry and against Ipswich when we just sat back as soon as we took the lead. It is up to the manager to make sure the players realise that taking the lead doesn't mean we will win - we have to carry on attacking and score 2-3 more goals before we can think about sitting back and defending. So far Bassett hasn't done that, and is in this sense making the same mistake that MA made countless times. 28883[/snapback] I couldnt agree more, we need to revitalise the club, by brining in knew players, Basset says he's only getting to know the players, what did he do in the 2.5 years as director of football. Did he help micky in the situation he was in? He did nothing, just sat on his office chair and did bugger all. Whevever a new manager is appointed the results be good for a while, then after 6 or so games, we can asses the manager. Our results improved under Basset, for half a dozen games last time round. then i think we lost 8 on the bounce, losing 4-0 to saints at home amongst others. 28918[/snapback] Hang on, Bassett has scouted players and arranged deals, how can you say he's just done bugger all? 28926[/snapback] The deals he has done he has inserted stupid get-out-clauses, and he also got the likes of Hignett to sign 2 year deals, Got Dion Dublin on 10k a week. He has not done much to help Micky out on the pitch, or else he wouldnt say "i am only getting to know the players" him doing "bugger all" is a bit extreme, but is there really any point in him being director of football. I bet he's on a few bob aswell.
Durnerz Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 It's not about the faults of conceding own goals. Yes it was Makin's fault and Heath's fault for the o.gs - but we were asking for trouble at Coventry and against Ipswich when we just sat back as soon as we took the lead. It is up to the manager to make sure the players realise that taking the lead doesn't mean we will win - we have to carry on attacking and score 2-3 more goals before we can think about sitting back and defending. So far Bassett hasn't done that, and is in this sense making the same mistake that MA made countless times. 28883[/snapback] I couldnt agree more, we need to revitalise the club, by brining in knew players, Basset says he's only getting to know the players, what did he do in the 2.5 years as director of football. Did he help micky in the situation he was in? He did nothing, just sat on his office chair and did bugger all. Whevever a new manager is appointed the results be good for a while, then after 6 or so games, we can asses the manager. Our results improved under Basset, for half a dozen games last time round. then i think we lost 8 on the bounce, losing 4-0 to saints at home amongst others. 28918[/snapback] Hang on, Bassett has scouted players and arranged deals, how can you say he's just done bugger all? 28926[/snapback] The deals he has done he has inserted stupid get-out-clauses, and he also got the likes of Hignett to sign 2 year deals, Got Dion Dublin on 10k a week. He has not done much to help Micky out on the pitch, or else he wouldnt say "i am only getting to know the players" him doing "bugger all" is a bit extreme, but is there really any point in him being director of football. I bet he's on a few bob aswell. 28928[/snapback] The release clauses were put in place so we didnt go into admin again should we go down (which we did) ever consider that? no because you were too focused on slagging off bassett. Ok, some signings have not been up to scratch but what did you expect after the period of financial difficulty we've been through? He has not done much to help Micky? How do you know, do you go to the training sessions? Micky is the manager, therefore he has his own ways of doing things, why would he ask for bassetts help,the mans arrogant (adams) hence why he blamed everyone but himself after defeats.
MON Posted 24 October 2004 Author Posted 24 October 2004 It's not about the faults of conceding own goals. Yes it was Makin's fault and Heath's fault for the o.gs - but we were asking for trouble at Coventry and against Ipswich when we just sat back as soon as we took the lead. It is up to the manager to make sure the players realise that taking the lead doesn't mean we will win - we have to carry on attacking and score 2-3 more goals before we can think about sitting back and defending. So far Bassett hasn't done that, and is in this sense making the same mistake that MA made countless times. 28883[/snapback] I couldnt agree more, we need to revitalise the club, by brining in knew players, Basset says he's only getting to know the players, what did he do in the 2.5 years as director of football. Did he help micky in the situation he was in? He did nothing, just sat on his office chair and did bugger all. Whevever a new manager is appointed the results be good for a while, then after 6 or so games, we can asses the manager. Our results improved under Basset, for half a dozen games last time round. then i think we lost 8 on the bounce, losing 4-0 to saints at home amongst others. 28918[/snapback] Hang on, Bassett has scouted players and arranged deals, how can you say he's just done bugger all? 28926[/snapback] The deals he has done he has inserted stupid get-out-clauses, and he also got the likes of Hignett to sign 2 year deals, Got Dion Dublin on 10k a week. He has not done much to help Micky out on the pitch, or else he wouldnt say "i am only getting to know the players" him doing "bugger all" is a bit extreme, but is there really any point in him being director of football. I bet he's on a few bob aswell. 28928[/snapback] The release clauses were put in place so we didnt go into admin again should we go down (which we did) ever consider that? no because you were too focused on slagging off bassett. Ok, some signings have not been up to scratch but what did you expect after the period of financial difficulty we've been through? He has not done much to help Micky? How do you know, do you go to the training sessions? Micky is the manager, therefore he has his own ways of doing things, why would he ask for bassetts help,the mans arrogant (adams) hence why he blamed everyone but himself after defeats. 28934[/snapback] What explains his saying thats he's only got to know the players. shouldnt a director of football be the link between team matters and the board
Durnerz Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 It's not about the faults of conceding own goals. Yes it was Makin's fault and Heath's fault for the o.gs - but we were asking for trouble at Coventry and against Ipswich when we just sat back as soon as we took the lead. It is up to the manager to make sure the players realise that taking the lead doesn't mean we will win - we have to carry on attacking and score 2-3 more goals before we can think about sitting back and defending. So far Bassett hasn't done that, and is in this sense making the same mistake that MA made countless times. 28883[/snapback] I couldnt agree more, we need to revitalise the club, by brining in knew players, Basset says he's only getting to know the players, what did he do in the 2.5 years as director of football. Did he help micky in the situation he was in? He did nothing, just sat on his office chair and did bugger all. Whevever a new manager is appointed the results be good for a while, then after 6 or so games, we can asses the manager. Our results improved under Basset, for half a dozen games last time round. then i think we lost 8 on the bounce, losing 4-0 to saints at home amongst others. 28918[/snapback] Hang on, Bassett has scouted players and arranged deals, how can you say he's just done bugger all? 28926[/snapback] The deals he has done he has inserted stupid get-out-clauses, and he also got the likes of Hignett to sign 2 year deals, Got Dion Dublin on 10k a week. He has not done much to help Micky out on the pitch, or else he wouldnt say "i am only getting to know the players" him doing "bugger all" is a bit extreme, but is there really any point in him being director of football. I bet he's on a few bob aswell. 28928[/snapback] The release clauses were put in place so we didnt go into admin again should we go down (which we did) ever consider that? no because you were too focused on slagging off bassett. Ok, some signings have not been up to scratch but what did you expect after the period of financial difficulty we've been through? He has not done much to help Micky? How do you know, do you go to the training sessions? Micky is the manager, therefore he has his own ways of doing things, why would he ask for bassetts help,the mans arrogant (adams) hence why he blamed everyone but himself after defeats. 28934[/snapback] What explains his saying thats he's only got to know the players. shouldnt a director of football be the link between team matters and the board 28947[/snapback] Well it wasnt his team to start with was it ,it was Adams, and he got them playing badly so Bassett has to find a style to help them play better, I think thats what he means.
Ash Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 Well you know what they say ' Old habits die hard '
Cat Burger Posted 24 October 2004 Posted 24 October 2004 Lets bring a young up and coming manager, like stan Collymore said While this is agreeable, MA was a young up a coming manager when we got him. Maybe we should see how Bassett and Wilko do over a run of say, 10 games??
dhermon Posted 25 October 2004 Posted 25 October 2004 how could he know most of the players most only came in months ago not 2 years ago and anyway who the hell would admit to knowing blake and co
Ric Flair Posted 25 October 2004 Posted 25 October 2004 This does surprise me to be honest, I always had a feeling that Bassett was interfering with the training side and managerial side of things. What with the long ball and excessive old journeymen, but it appears he wasn't anything to do with the footballing style of play. Still he's got to go, we need a new change.
Mad Dog Posted 25 October 2004 Posted 25 October 2004 So Makin's O.G at cov was Bassetts fault? And Heaths vs Ipswich, was that Bassetts fault too? Dave is not out there on the pitch, hes got us playing good football, players are responsible for their own actions out there, these leads lost are Makin's and Heaths fault, they are letting the side down, not bassett 28850[/snapback] Of course it's not Bassets fault. But it was Adams fault that a defender who's never scored a goal in his career scores a 25 yard belter against us, then they scored a fluke rebound off the post when we played at home against Spurs last year? His fault when we conceeded two ridiculous goals against Middlesborough in injury time? His fault when Dickov missed that penalty against Man City? His fault Izzet missed that open goal at home to Liverpool? His fault Newcastle equalised from a corner with the last kick of the game? His fault two penalties cost us at the end of both Charlton games? His fault that Elliott & Walker got sent off against Birmingham at home? His fault Walker let in that ridiculous goal at home to Bolton? etc.
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