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Post by Tarbie on Aug 3, 2023 10:35:12 GMT
Dave Mc saying Gallen leaving Charlton is unrelated to QPR DOF job.
Yeah, I was told that this morning. More to do with the new owners at Charlton than the fact he's on our list of targets. I still think he'll be the guy we hire, I just don't think it's done yet.
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Post by The General on Aug 3, 2023 10:46:14 GMT
No smoke without fire hes coming imho
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Post by Corbray on Aug 3, 2023 10:53:56 GMT
QPR: so what you're saying is he's a freebie from league 1?!
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Post by sparks on Aug 3, 2023 10:59:36 GMT
Dave Mc saying Gallen leaving Charlton is unrelated to QPR DOF job.
Yeah, I was told that this morning. More to do with the new owners at Charlton than the fact he's on our list of targets. I still think he'll be the guy we hire, I just don't think it's done yet. I saw your comment earlier about Gallen being cheap and loyal, now I understand your thinking but that’s not a particularly good reason to employ one for such an important post. Firstly select someone with a proven strong track record, then if a fixed salary is difficult to agree offer them a similar bonus to what Gerry Francis had as manager.
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Post by Stanley75 on Aug 3, 2023 11:04:02 GMT
Whenever we are linked with a DOF, manager, player etc with a QPR connection I always question it, as that in itself raises meritocratic issues.
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Post by Tarbie on Aug 3, 2023 11:24:38 GMT
Sparks, the cheap and loyal comment was tongue in cheek, but admittedly half true.
I just think Gallen fits the bill at the moment. Everyone knows how difficult a job it is with our limited funds, lack of savvy at boardroom level and a fairly depleted pipeline of players. Whoever comes in will need to be passionate about the club I think.
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Post by The General on Aug 3, 2023 11:27:41 GMT
Rather a proper manager tbh thats a bigger requirement.
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Post by West Acton on Aug 3, 2023 11:50:45 GMT
Prob going to Saudi like everyone else he’s been China before managing
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Post by jfrabbit on Aug 3, 2023 14:19:05 GMT
Whenever we are linked with a DOF, manager, player etc with a QPR connection I always question it, as that in itself raises meritocratic issues. Googles meritocratic
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Post by alanwycombe on Aug 3, 2023 14:56:05 GMT
I’ll take cheap and reliable after expensive and hopeless. Can’t help thinking Ruben and co. have decided we don’t need one.
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Post by Tarbie on Aug 3, 2023 15:19:57 GMT
I’ll take cheap and reliable after expensive and hopeless. Can’t help thinking Ruben and co. have decided we don’t need one. I actually said 'cheap and loyal' mate. 🤣
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Post by Tarbie on Aug 3, 2023 15:23:21 GMT
Also, can't see Reuben and co. operating without a DoF (or similar). Nobody on the board hands on enough to run the club day to day. Nobody on the payroll already to do it either. Hoos is great on the finances but clueless on the football side. Ramsey is great in some aspects of the football side but clueless in every other aspect of running a business/club. Not to mention he's currently having his name dragged through the mud in a racism trial.
The play for me is to shake hands with Ramsey, bring in a new DoF & invest some of the money leftover in scouting and data analysis.
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Post by alanwycombe on Aug 3, 2023 15:31:11 GMT
I’ll take cheap and reliable after expensive and hopeless. Can’t help thinking Ruben and co. have decided we don’t need one. I actually said 'cheap and loyal' mate. 🤣 No, was quoting sparks mate. I ain’t losing it yet😁
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Post by sparks on Aug 3, 2023 15:33:16 GMT
Fixed😀
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Post by Shania on Aug 13, 2023 18:21:22 GMT
A DOF or something similar could be appointed next week or so... Only a rumour, but interesting nonetheless. Not Gallen by the way. I for one will be very satisfied if this one comes off.
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Post by Shania on Aug 16, 2023 17:54:15 GMT
My candidate turned us down today. A pity because he would have done a good job for us.
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Post by 2Loftus on Aug 16, 2023 18:35:24 GMT
My candidate turned us down today. A pity because he would have done a good job for us. Who was that...??
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Post by Shania on Aug 16, 2023 18:52:48 GMT
My candidate turned us down today. A pity because he would have done a good job for us. Who was that...?? Said to be Simon Mesfin from Lillestrøm, Norway.
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Post by West Acton on Aug 16, 2023 21:41:59 GMT
Steve Gallen was at the game
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Post by The General on Aug 21, 2023 20:32:14 GMT
Steve Gallen was at the game Interesting that maybe it is gonna be him mate Taking a good while though innit
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Post by Shania on Aug 22, 2023 10:31:03 GMT
Wonder why it has to take this long?
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Post by sparks on Aug 22, 2023 11:29:53 GMT
Hardly a credible source but my eyes were drawn to “an unnamed Championship club are interested in Stevenage DOF Leon Hunter” within this article.
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Post by alanwycombe on Aug 22, 2023 13:07:59 GMT
BUT. We. Need. A. Fucking. Striker!
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Post by sparks on Aug 22, 2023 13:48:14 GMT
To clarify Alan I posted the rumour about Leon Hunter in the DOF thread, I don’t think anyone would disagree we urgently need a striker. As to the rumours about Hayden it’s probably a click bait headline for numerous clubs fans.
I know next to nothing about Hunter but if he or whoever does become our new DOF and have any basic knowledge about football then it can only be of some benefit to Ainsworth and our piss poor owners to help find a striker.
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Post by alanwycombe on Aug 22, 2023 14:57:43 GMT
Comment wasn’t aimed at you mate…….just, not another midfielder ffs.
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Post by sparks on Aug 22, 2023 15:40:44 GMT
Comment wasn’t aimed at you mate…….just, not another midfielder ffs. Agreed👍
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Post by The General on Aug 22, 2023 16:44:00 GMT
Comment wasn’t aimed at you mate…….just, not another midfielder ffs. Agreed👍 Very amicable exchange there chaps Translated is “Stop digging me out you slag” 🤣🤣
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Post by sparks on Aug 22, 2023 16:57:48 GMT
The thing is General it’s understandable to feel so frustrated at times with the club and its seemingly inept owners.
Perhaps Leon Hunter coming here is just BS and Amit and Reuben G are just not that interested anymore?
Reading what’s available on Hunter he looks to at least have some professional morals after walking out on his Nottingham Forest job after just 4 months as DOF.
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Post by Shania on Oct 8, 2023 12:37:27 GMT
Alan Pardew was allegedly seen in the directors box at Loftus Road yesterday. Could he be a candidate for the vacant DOF position perhaps?
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Post by Ginger Ninja on Oct 8, 2023 14:01:37 GMT
Alan Pardew was allegedly seen in the directors box at Loftus Road yesterday. Could he be a candidate for the vacant DOF position perhaps? Good lord I hope not.
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