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Post by Stanley75 on May 6, 2021 12:22:11 GMT
I am shocked and disappointed to hear this.
Only the other day you said you much preferred McVitie's dark chocolate digestives to hobnobs 😮
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Post by 2Loftus on May 6, 2021 13:00:27 GMT
I am shocked and disappointed to hear this. Only the other day you said you much preferred McVitie's dark chocolate digestives to hobnobs 😮 Haha... very well spotted Stan!!   Sad to say, the Mrs prefers Hobnobs, so that's what's in the biscuit tin today (along with some Rich Tea which are a last resort)... Plain choccie digestives (or even Choco Leibniz) next week  |
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Post by Stanley75 on May 11, 2021 12:42:29 GMT
Good interview. Thanks for sharing. Listening to that makes me want us to keep him even more.
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Post by gtleighsr3 on May 11, 2021 14:41:45 GMT
I see headline and for a minute thought you meant under caution and he kept saying no comment.
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Post by Stanley75 on Feb 4, 2022 23:36:46 GMT
I notice there've been a few grumblings re the last transfer window.
This should allay some of those concerns. It's well worth a watch (particularly for those who've raised doubts). The cynics may dismiss it as 'spin' but in Warburton we trust as far as I'm concerned - and that's trust he's certainly earned imo.
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Post by 1qprdk on Feb 5, 2022 1:12:50 GMT
Yes. Watched that other night. Makes sense.
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Post by alanwycombe on Feb 5, 2022 9:36:51 GMT
Yes. Watched that other night. Makes sense. Does it though? Quality, depth, experience, get all that but how come those requirements don’t apply to the strikers where there is clearly nothing behind Gray, a very in and out Dykes and a past his best Austin? As for being ahead of the pack for his signing at the last minute if there was a pack he’d have gone somewhere before that. I hope he turns out to be a master stroke- planned or just lucky I don’t care - but I still think lack of goals was a bigger problem than our midfield. |
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Post by Rangers77 on Feb 5, 2022 10:09:21 GMT
I think he tried to get a striker in and failed. Him rotating them shows he thinks they have limitations. He can't say that though, can he?
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Post by Shania on Feb 5, 2022 10:56:21 GMT
Buying a striker is always a gamble, but I hope we are beginning to scout the Scandinavian market etc more pro-actively than I feel we do now.
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Post by alanwycombe on Feb 5, 2022 11:39:02 GMT
I think he tried to get a striker in and failed. Him rotating them shows he thinks they have limitations. He can't say that though, can he? Maybe a slightly different role for Willock for rest of season? I don’t hang on to all the bull clubs feed fans, and we’re no different. Just PR. Soon forgotten. |
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Post by Corbray on Feb 5, 2022 12:12:58 GMT
Buying a striker is always a gamble, but I hope we are beginning to scout the Scandinavian market etc more pro-actively than I feel we do now. so do i. we can sign near enough any international from a top 50 nation as long as they've played x% of games over the past 2 years due to brexit regulations. i remember the club saying we're scouting in south america now but i imagine we're scouting lots of markets for hidden gems. brentford's model was always great as they targetted 'lesser' leagues and looked at the statistcally overachieving players in the overachieving teams of those leagues. always guarantee's finding a gem. take the elitesaran of norway for example, even though bodo/glimpt have been overachieving over the past few years they're quite in vogue right now and doing well in europe so can demand more money for their best players. same goes for norway's historically big clubs like viking etc, but other small teams in norway undoubtedly have some solid players. |
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Post by Shania on Feb 5, 2022 12:21:28 GMT
Buying a striker is always a gamble, but I hope we are beginning to scout the Scandinavian market etc more pro-actively than I feel we do now. so do i. we can sign near enough any international from a top 50 nation as long as they've played x% of games over the past 2 years due to brexit regulations. i remember the club saying we're scouting in south america now but i imagine we're scouting lots of markets for hidden gems. brentford's model was always great as they targetted 'lesser' leagues and looked at the statistcally overachieving players in the overachieving teams of those leagues. always guarantee's finding a gem. take the elitesaran of norway for example, even though bodo/glimpt have been overachieving over the past few years they're quite in vogue right now and doing well in europe so can demand more money for their best players.
same goes for norway's historically big clubs like viking etc, but other small teams in norway undoubtedly have some solid players. |
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Post by West Acton on Apr 21, 2022 14:48:25 GMT
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Post by sparks on Apr 21, 2022 15:46:20 GMT
I’m going to really try to stop picking holes in stuff that MW says as it’s unhealthy, but I really wish he would shut the fuck up about Glasgow Rangers and Celtic. Finney wanted to ask difficult questions but didn’t follow through with it imo. |
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Post by West Acton on Apr 21, 2022 16:00:05 GMT
Think it’s pretty good interview enlightens on some areas where there has been some good debates and few myths on why decisions are taken
Sounded to me like he’s here next season
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Post by BrightonR on Apr 22, 2022 9:14:18 GMT
Think it’s pretty good interview enlightens on some areas where there has been some good debates and few myths on why decisions are taken Sounded to me like he’s here next season I thought the same. Prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt on those issues that we cannot possibly know the full reasoning behind. However, if he can’t organise us defensively and fails to gee them up into really inspiring performances for yet another season, then I don’t think he can have any complaints if it turns out to be his last. |
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Post by West Acton on Apr 22, 2022 9:41:54 GMT
Think it’s pretty good interview enlightens on some areas where there has been some good debates and few myths on why decisions are taken Sounded to me like he’s here next season I thought the same. Prepared to give him the benefit of the doubt on those issues that we cannot possibly know the full reasoning behind. However, if he can’t organise us defensively and fails to gee them up into really inspiring performances for yet another season, then I don’t think he can have any complaints if it turns out to be his last. I would totally agree with that view one one more season but again depends on club’s expectations and if they hold onto players like last year |
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Post by sparks on Apr 22, 2022 11:55:36 GMT
The obvious dangers of keeping MW on are, it’s highly likely that the likes of Willock,Dickie and Dieng could be sold if the right offers come in.
MW will quite rightly expect a good proportion of the transfer fees for replacements.
If next season is indeed average or poor then it’s going to be very difficult to convince other ambitious managers to come here with little or no transfer budget.
It’s no coincidence that Villa convinced Gerrard to join after £100m came in for Grealish.
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Apr 22, 2022 12:56:47 GMT
The obvious dangers of keeping MW on are, it’s highly likely that the likes of Willock,Dickie and Dieng could be sold if the right offers come in. MW will quite rightly expect a good proportion of the transfer fees for replacements. If next season is indeed average or poor then it’s going to be very difficult to convince other ambitious managers to come here with little or no transfer budget. It’s no coincidence that Villa convinced Gerrard to join after £100m came in for Grealish. Think thats going to be the case whoever the manager is. Whatever the criticisms of Warbs he has been pretty good at developing players. |
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Post by sparks on Apr 22, 2022 13:06:36 GMT
The obvious dangers of keeping MW on are, it’s highly likely that the likes of Willock,Dickie and Dieng could be sold if the right offers come in. MW will quite rightly expect a good proportion of the transfer fees for replacements. If next season is indeed average or poor then it’s going to be very difficult to convince other ambitious managers to come here with little or no transfer budget. It’s no coincidence that Villa convinced Gerrard to join after £100m came in for Grealish. Think thats going to be the case whoever the manager is. Whatever the criticisms of Warbs he has been pretty good at developing players. I’m a little concerned that MW,LF and Belk will spend any possible transfer fees wisely. Any player coming in is a risk but I still dispute our spending £12m over the last Two years is great business |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Apr 22, 2022 13:43:11 GMT
Think thats going to be the case whoever the manager is. Whatever the criticisms of Warbs he has been pretty good at developing players. I’m a little concerned that MW,LF and Belk will spend any possible transfer fees wisely. Any player coming in is a risk but I still dispute our spending £12m over the last Two years is great business I wouldn't say it was "great" for sure but he has certainly brought and developed some players that have the potential to be sold at a profit. Its become harder because there are fewer Championship clubs wiling to spend 2/3m on a player so they either need to be really good (premier league standard) or they aren't worth anything much at all. Willock is probably the only one currently who has major sell on potential and now he is injured even that is a doubt. Chair has the ability but not sure he is big and strong enough for the modern premier league. Dieng potentially but he will now need another season. Dunne possibly? Someone like Dickie prob a few years ago would have been bought for 4/5m by a relegated prem club like Norwich - now harder to see that happening. You question Warbs spending 12m but compare it to the 70m that West Brom spent and it looks pretty impressive. Millwall and Luton prob have similar or smaller budgets than us but I would guess the rest of the top half (and some lower half) clubs have spent a fair bit more. |
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Post by sparks on Apr 22, 2022 13:55:37 GMT
I can only see West Brom spending £8.5m on Dike this season as all the rest have been free transfers, but maybe you include what they spent in the prem Stainrod ?
Hudderfield have got by on frees and loans this season too.
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Post by Hitman34 on Apr 23, 2022 16:09:10 GMT
The forcast for today..............
"fine margins" "protecting the ball" "defend from the front, attack from the back"
along with the usual bollocks.
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Post by gtleighsr3 on Apr 23, 2022 16:11:43 GMT
We consolidated our place in league,and i and the squad are ready for the big push to break top 9 next season.
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Post by James1979 on Apr 23, 2022 16:12:56 GMT
The forcast for today.............. "fine margins" "protecting the ball" "defend from the front, attack from the back" along with the usual bollocks. Warbs interview bingo time……”How deflating was it to concede that goal on half time?” |
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Post by stainrodisalegend on Apr 23, 2022 17:19:48 GMT
I can only see West Brom spending £8.5m on Dike this season as all the rest have been free transfers, but maybe you include what they spent in the prem Stainrod ? Hudderfield have got by on frees and loans this season too. Talking about the total cost of the squad. Ours is seventh cheapest in the Championship, cheaper even than Barnsley. Arguably we have been getting the points return the last two months that you would expect given the budget. We were punching above our weight massively, now we have just reverted more to our natural position alas. |
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Post by The General on Apr 23, 2022 17:25:25 GMT
Blah blah blah
How much was Lutons squad
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Post by James1979 on Apr 23, 2022 17:36:16 GMT
I can only see West Brom spending £8.5m on Dike this season as all the rest have been free transfers, but maybe you include what they spent in the prem Stainrod ? Hudderfield have got by on frees and loans this season too. Talking about the total cost of the squad. Ours is seventh cheapest in the Championship, cheaper even than Barnsley. Arguably we have been getting the points return the last two months that you would expect given the budget. We were punching above our weight massively, now we have just reverted more to our natural position alas. 25 points from last 20, 12 from last 15…..that’s a lot worse than what you say. It’s also a sizeable number of games to make a judgement. |
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Post by alanwycombe on Apr 23, 2022 17:36:51 GMT
Being satisfied with failing because you haven’t failed as badly as expected is no attitude for any sportsman. If we had just been promoted then consolidation would be an achievement but we were as good, or as poor if you like, as the teams around us until it came to the crunch.
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Post by sparks on Apr 23, 2022 17:41:10 GMT
I can only see West Brom spending £8.5m on Dike this season as all the rest have been free transfers, but maybe you include what they spent in the prem Stainrod ? Hudderfield have got by on frees and loans this season too. Talking about the total cost of the squad. Ours is seventh cheapest in the Championship, cheaper even than Barnsley. Arguably we have been getting the points return the last two months that you would expect given the budget. We were punching above our weight massively, now we have just reverted more to our natural position alas. Yes I understand what your saying although I truly believe the players MW had at his disposal should have provided us with a play off place irrespective of budgets with the position we found ourselves in.around January. Watching MW post match today emphasises he has no real remedy in place to expect any changes in fluctuation in performances next season. Are you in favour of him being given another year Stainrod ? |
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