Re: Poching gone : Tue Sep 13, 2022 8:50 pm  

I'll be honest, I was a little underwhelmed, when I saw Applegarths name crop up a lot this afternoon. Don't get me wrong, he's done a great job with the kids. I just don't think he's ready for this next step just yet.

With all the names being brandished about, the journalists have been very busy over the past 24 hours or so.

I have heard, from a good source (current senior player), who shall remain nameless, I was being sociable in passing the time of day, and didn't get involved in the topic that much, just saying that we get the right person, and soon. This was his words ALL current coaching staff have gone.

All seems very odd,but if true, would rule out Applegarth.

Maybe, just maybe, that revolt on here, has touched a nerve and sparked a reaction. Knee jerk or not, only time will tell.

Re: Poching gone : Tue Sep 13, 2022 10:45 pm  

Sorry EW but I'm very sceptical about the things this player told you, doesn't make any sense to me! We don't know for sure if MA has got the top job,but why would the club get rid of him when he seems to be so highly regarded by everyone that knows him,as an up and coming coach.Also think you're overstating the leverage of this forum.

Re: Poching gone : Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:17 pm  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

I'll be honest, I was a little underwhelmed, when I saw Applegarths name crop up a lot this afternoon. Don't get me wrong, he's done a great job with the kids. I just don't think he's ready for this next step just yet.

With all the names being brandished about, the journalists have been very busy over the past 24 hours or so.

I have heard, from a good source (current senior player), who shall remain nameless, I was being sociable in passing the time of day, and didn't get involved in the topic that much, just saying that we get the right person, and soon. This was his words ALL current coaching staff have gone.

All seems very odd,but if true, would rule out Applegarth.

Maybe, just maybe, that revolt on here, has touched a nerve and sparked a reaction. Knee jerk or not, only time will tell.

Is it the same guy who told you that the team had all taken a 25% pay cut midseason?

Do you ever come across any positive rumours to share?

Re: Poching gone : Tue Sep 13, 2022 11:26 pm  

Wollo-Wollo-Wollo-Wayoo wrote:

Is it the same guy who told you that the team had all taken a 25% pay cut midseason?

No, definitely not, I can assure you. That came from someone who occasionally posts on here, though not seen them on line much in the past couple of months,

Yes I do post positive comments, when there is positivity. Sadly, on the whole, there has been very little to be positive about over the past 2-3 seasons, though I did post some positivity on a different thread recently, maybe you need to look before reacting.

Re: Poching gone : Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:51 am  

homme vaste wrote:

If what I heard yesterday morning was correct, it's more a case of someone coming up that was too much of an opportunity to pass up but we shall see if that has come to fruition over the next couple of weeks.

I'm guessing this wasn't Mark Applegarth?!!

Re: Poching gone : Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:13 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

That came from someone who occasionally posts on here

It wasn’t Travelling Wilbury was it? We may need to get you some help if so.

Re: Poching gone : Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:54 am  

Fordy wrote:

I'm guessing this wasn't Mark Applegarth?!!

No mate, it wasn't, but if I hear something from someone that I think is usually a reliable source I don't mind posting on here and been wrong to be honest, it's a forum at the end of the day not points scoring for me and it generates some good discussion.

Re: Poching gone : Wed Sep 14, 2022 10:56 am  

TimmySmith wrote:

It wasn’t Travelling Wilbury was it? We may need to get you some help if so.

You can talk Trinity18.

Re: Poching gone : Wed Sep 14, 2022 11:47 am  

Eastern Wildcat wrote:

No, definitely not, I can assure you. That came from someone who occasionally posts on here, though not seen them on line much in the past couple of months,

Yes I do post positive comments, when there is positivity. Sadly, on the whole, there has been very little to be positive about over the past 2-3 seasons, though I did post some positivity on a different thread recently, maybe you need to look before reacting.

Your assurances don’t count for much in my experience.

Also how on earth would a player know any of this, utter nonsense. The days when players were treated like livestock are gone but as far as I’m aware none have a seat on the board and none are privy to who the club signs.

I’ve known a few players through the years and they are just like the rest of us. Thus a fair few are full of it and will tell you almost anything, especially if you appear gullible.

There is no way any of the current BOD would discuss these matters with any player no matter how senior.

Re: Poching gone : Wed Sep 14, 2022 12:02 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

The fact you are having doubts should send a warning to the club when they are causing the most enthusiastic to question a decision.

With a few games to go, we were in real trouble. The coach had a contract that was about to end. Wouldn't the club see the writing on the wall and start looking around for someone? Was it offered before the upturn? We'd have all agreed it was the right thing to do before the upturn. Did Willie know and that released some of the pressure and it was reflected in performances?

The issue is timing, really. It'll either turn out to be a decision made too early that backfires or it will turn out okay. A bit like Willie's appointment. Early July, it was disastrous. Late August, it was okay.

It will all unfold and time will tell.