by Sanguine » 12 Mar 2013 11:36
by Agent Balti » 12 Mar 2013 11:38
Sanguine 'Identity' didn't matter so much when Brendan Rodgers, a man with ties to club, was admirably trying to play football the right way with a group of inexperienced youngsters, many of whom had come through the youth setup.
by Sanguine » 12 Mar 2013 11:40
Agent BaltiSanguine 'Identity' didn't matter so much when Brendan Rodgers, a man with ties to club, was admirably trying to play football the right way with a group of inexperienced youngsters, many of whom had come through the youth setup.
Agree with that. Rodgers was never given enough time, but he was too brave with his philosophy. He needed to mix and match the division, but that's not for this topic of discussion.
by Agent Balti » 12 Mar 2013 11:42
SanguineAgent BaltiSanguine 'Identity' didn't matter so much when Brendan Rodgers, a man with ties to club, was admirably trying to play football the right way with a group of inexperienced youngsters, many of whom had come through the youth setup.
Agree with that. Rodgers was never given enough time, but he was too brave with his philosophy. He needed to mix and match the division, but that's not for this topic of discussion.
Absoluely, Rodgers isn't the point here - just pointing out that this club's identity, not being 'vulgar arseholes' and so on, didn't seem to matter so much when we sacked Rodgers when results weren't as expected. It's a results business, he was (rightly, imho) sacked because we weren't getting results.
by Norfolk Royal » 12 Mar 2013 11:43
by BraisingsteakRoyal » 12 Mar 2013 11:44
by melonhead » 12 Mar 2013 11:45
The Rouge brendy, would you concede that he bought some players, had some money and generally stuck with ledge, mcanuff, jem etc a little too much..?
by Norfolk Royal » 12 Mar 2013 11:45
by melonhead » 12 Mar 2013 11:46
by mr_number » 12 Mar 2013 11:46
Sanguine 'Identity' didn't matter so much when Brendan Rodgers, a man with ties to club, was admirably trying to play football the right way with a group of inexperienced youngsters, many of whom had come through the youth setup.
by Norfolk Royal » 12 Mar 2013 11:47
by HoneyRoastHoax » 12 Mar 2013 11:48
by Agent Balti » 12 Mar 2013 11:48
BraisingsteakRoyal It'll be interesting to see whether or not Dolan (or the new bloke) plays a completely different looking starting 11 for the remaining games.
In a way he has to, as if he sticks with Brians side and we still get hammered, it's a bit like Brian saying "told you so" and we've learnt nothing.
We could see Guthrie and/or Carrico (rightly or wrongly) start on Saturday.
Once the new guy comes in there could be a few players that are currently first-teamers that never wear the shirt again. I can also see a change of captain.
by Vision » 12 Mar 2013 11:51
MaguireBraisingsteakRoyal In order for the club to establish itself at the upper end of the Chump (or hopefully higher in the medium term), we need to change to a more modern, flexible passing style with more posession
We've been established at the upper end of "the Chump" for ages haven't we?
Champions 06/07, Prem, Prem, Play-offs, about 9th, Play-off Final, Champions, Prem
It's a total myth that the upper echelons of the Championship are populated by a load of mini Barcelonas tiki-takaing their way through rainy away days in Barnsley and Middlesbrough.
We don't gain much possession this season because our players aren't very good. This has been the club's greatest failing rather than Brian championing some form of anti-football.
by Norfolk Royal » 12 Mar 2013 11:54
melonhead you say something utterly daft, and ive got a dented head?
briLOLliant
by BR2 » 12 Mar 2013 11:58
melonheadThe Rouge brendy, would you concede that he bought some players, had some money and generally stuck with ledge, mcanuff, jem etc a little too much..?
he bought 6 players in jan, for about 5 million quid.
they were all desperately needed to fill positions we were lacking in either first team or cover.
if hed have had 40 million he could have done a rebuild.he didnt have that, so was effectively fighting fires again.
i absolutely 100% categorically disagree in the strongest imaginable manner, that he stuck with mcanuff too long. the blokes been one of our most consistent achievers this season.easily.works harder than anyone.produces as much quality as anyone.
ledge has been up and down. but when hes the only all round midfielder we actually have its understandbale he hasnt been dropped.
imo hes better than all the other options in the middle. karacan can run around faster, but cant pass or tackle, and is very lightweight. guthrie can pass apparently, but does very little of it effectively that i can see, and also cant tackle, or run around as much.
which just goes to show the options brian had. he didnt have the money to buyt a whole new midfield, a whole new defence, and a whole new front line, which is what was probably required to make a fist of staying up. and even if he had that money, the liklihood of getting a whole new team together and making it function while playing in the premiere league was about 10%(see qpr)
by johnnym » 12 Mar 2013 11:58
Norfolk Royal Jonny Fordham@JonnyFordham
Brian McDermott has gone abroad for a few days with his friend to reflect on the last couple of days #readingfc
Who is the friend?
by BR2 » 12 Mar 2013 12:00
VisionMaguireBraisingsteakRoyal In order for the club to establish itself at the upper end of the Chump (or hopefully higher in the medium term), we need to change to a more modern, flexible passing style with more posession
We've been established at the upper end of "the Chump" for ages haven't we?
Champions 06/07, Prem, Prem, Play-offs, about 9th, Play-off Final, Champions, Prem
It's a total myth that the upper echelons of the Championship are populated by a load of mini Barcelonas tiki-takaing their way through rainy away days in Barnsley and Middlesbrough.
We don't gain much possession this season because our players aren't very good. This has been the club's greatest failing rather than Brian championing some form of anti-football.
Yep. I think we've only had one season since we got promoted to the Championship a decade ago where we didn't go into the last game of the season without the possibility of playing top flight football the next season. It's been a remarkably consistent run yet the way some people talk on here it's as if no-one at the club has had a oxf*rd clue and we've fluked every season.
by Big Ern » 12 Mar 2013 12:01
floyd__streete :|
I'll tell you what has been 'overlooked' here.....there are 9 games left. If this decision was to be made in December I'd understand it. To do so now is clueless and shambolic. Which many worth their salt would want to come here with 9 games left with the worst squad in the division which can't be improved upon by way of incoming transfers.
by Maguire » 12 Mar 2013 12:03
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