Selles not out

[Millsy]

Post Brian I'd agree.

In my time back to 1971 McGhee gets the vote for third place. He took the club from the lower reaches of tier 3 to the top of tier 2 with no money of sorts to spend (unlike Pardew) and with a very stylish playing style.

He's certainly turned into the best we've had since Brian. But then a block of cheese would have a chance of that seeing as they'd be competing with:

Adkins, Clarke, Stam, Clement, Gomes, Bowen, Paunovic and Ince.

LOL yeah, 10 full time managers in 11 years.
Stable.

I'd say it's quite a consistent strategy.

[Lower West]

Selles must be mentally drained. Why stay in a job where it's little more than treading water. I'm sure another club would happily pay compensation.

[katweslowski]

Selles must be mentally drained. Why stay in a job where it's little more than treading water. I'm sure another club would happily pay compensation.

Agree. It's a matter of time and no one can blame the guy. He will leave and be loved afterwards.

It's such a shame as he looked happy, settled, a bond with the players and fans, looking forward to a new stable start and an actual future to build on.

He'd lost players without consultation. He'd been swindled and lied to, not paid, deceived, etc

All would have been a memory had this deal gone through.

Now though it's going to be the same and no light at end of the tunnel. Not a chance he'll stay and I wish him nothing but success.

[WestYorksRoyal]

I suspect he'll be thinking it over. If he leaves, the team will fall apart and probably some careers will finish before they've started. We as fans have supported him and we have nowhere to go. It will negatively impact so many people if he leaves. He needs to weigh that up against the toll it's taking on him.

Plus, doesn’t the club need to accept his resignation? Didn't Pauno get forced to limp on after asking to resign?

[stealthpapes]

He's certainly turned into the best we've had since Brian. But then a block of cheese would have a chance of that seeing as they'd be competing with:

Adkins, Clarke, Stam, Clement, Gomes, Bowen, Paunovic and Ince.

LOL yeah, 10 full time managers in 11 years.
Stable.

I'd say it's quite a consistent strategy.

"It's a bold strategy, Cotton, let's see how it plays out"

[andrew1957]

If Selles goes then no one can possibly blame him. If he stays he won’t be staying for the club, but for sake of the young squad who will undoubtedly struggle if he leaves.

Whatever he decides, I am sure he will be offered plenty of jobs in the future. If he stays it will be seen as a selfless act captaining the sinking ship fighting against the odds until it goes to the bottom.

Hope he stays of course.

[windermereROYAL]

If Selles goes then no one can possibly blame him. If he stays he won’t be staying for the club, but for sake of the young squad who will undoubtedly struggle if he leaves.

Whatever he decides, I am sure he will be offered plenty of jobs in the future. If he stays it will be seen as a selfless act captaining the sinking ship fighting against the odds until it goes to the bottom.

Hope he stays of course.

Doesn`t the captain always go down with the ship?

[Millsy]

Selles proving again he really is nothing special or at least we really can't tell because of other factors. Most likely file under forgettable crap like Pauno, Ince, Stam, Clement etc etc...

[katweslowski]

Selles proving again he really is nothing special or at least we really can't tell because of other factors. Most likely file under forgettable crap like Pauno, Ince, Stam, Clement etc etc...

That's incredibly harsh. Given how he's brought this team together and the fan base during probably the worst period in this clubs history (at least in my lifetime).

It's not just harsh it's downright insulting actually.

[AthleticoSpizz]

It’s Millsy

He is on minus figures when it comes to humour and sensibility.

Probably just (yet) another village idiot sleeper account here.

[Snowflake Royal]

Millsy's still obssessing over his pre-season record last year.

[Hound]

Selles proving again he really is nothing special or at least we really can't tell because of other factors. Most likely file under forgettable crap like Pauno, Ince, Stam, Clement etc etc...

That's incredibly harsh. Given how he's brought this team together and the fan base during probably the worst period in this clubs history (at least in my lifetime).

It's not just harsh it's downright insulting actually.

He makes mistakes as do all managers. But he’s massively in credit at this point in time overall for his time here

I’d certainly say thanks and wish him well if he chooses to go elsewhere. Completely different league as a man and manager to what we’ve had last ten years or so

[Harrison Delbridge]

Millsy proving yet again he's an unfunny right wing clueless bellend

[Millsy]

Selles proving again he really is nothing special or at least we really can't tell because of other factors. Most likely file under forgettable crap like Pauno, Ince, Stam, Clement etc etc...

That's incredibly harsh. Given how he's brought this team together and the fan base during probably the worst period in this clubs history (at least in my lifetime).

It's not just harsh it's downright insulting actually.

What's insulting about calling him "nothing special" and then going on to say "we really can't tell" ?

In my opinion it is most likely that he is a forgettable manager. Not shite, just relatively meh.

I just don't follow the hype that because he's got some good results (in a lower league) and turned around his awful performance that therefore he is some sort of insanely amazing manager, second only to Coppell and McDermott as some have been laughably suggesting. I guarantee if we get a new owner, new investment and he gets a run of really crap results every single of one you will be saying he's shite and funnier still will pretend you knew all along.

BTW I really like the chap, we all do. NIce guy, not complaining, tough circumstances etc and obviously want him to be the next Coppell. I just think it's unlikely.

It might be wrong, but if it's "insulting" what can I say. But in this day and age people get insulted offended and triggered by all sorts of shit tbh so who knows.

[katweslowski]

Selles proving again he really is nothing special or at least we really can't tell because of other factors. Most likely file under forgettable crap like Pauno, Ince, Stam, Clement etc etc...

That's incredibly harsh. Given how he's brought this team together and the fan base during probably the worst period in this clubs history (at least in my lifetime).

It's not just harsh it's downright insulting actually.

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It might be wrong, but if it's "insulting" what can I say. But in this day and age people get insulted offended and triggered by all sorts of shit tbh so who knows.

Not going to reply to the other text as it's opinion based and you have yours, I have mine.

But in relation to your last point, i am not "triggered" and saying something is insulting, is not the same as offended. It's saying it's so incorrect to be actually disrespectful and deeply unfair.

Again, that is my view and you disagree, but I wanted to say this before you start posting stuff about it being woke or something.

[Millsy]

That's incredibly harsh. Given how he's brought this team together and the fan base during probably the worst period in this clubs history (at least in my lifetime).

It's not just harsh it's downright insulting actually.

<snip>

It might be wrong, but if it's "insulting" what can I say. But in this day and age people get insulted offended and triggered by all sorts of shit tbh so who knows.

Not going to reply to the other text as it's opinion based and you have yours, I have mine.

But in relation to your last point, i am not "triggered" and saying something is insulting, is not the same as offended. It's saying it's so incorrect to be actually disrespectful and deeply unfair.

Again, that is my view and you disagree, but I wanted to say this before you start posting stuff about it being woke or something.

Oh so now I'm just "disrespectful"?

Fair enough buddy, seriously football especially is all about opinions dont' worry. I have a lot of them and only about 97% of them are wrong.

[windermereROYAL]

Walesonline supposedly reporting the Ruben is high on the Cardiff city wanted list.

According to James Earnshaw.

[Sutekh]

Walesonline supposedly reporting the Ruben is high on the Cardiff city wanted list.

According to James Earnshaw.

Why don't transfer windows apply to managers as well. Fine to sack a guy outside of a window but you'd only be able to appoint a replacement who is a free agent unless you wait for the next window to open.

[Pepe the Horseman]

Can't believe some of you wanted him sacked smh

[morganb]

Sky Bet League One Manager & Player of the Month: October nominees

Ruben Selles (Reading)
Selles has re-connected the Reading team and supporters, utilising academy players to fill gaps in a thin squad and mixing pragmatism with a fluid style to entertaining effect. Four wins came from six games which contained 21 goals

.https://www.efl.com/news/2024/november/ ... -nominees/