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    1 hour ago, TeemuVanBasten said:

    But then Vincent Kompany didn't pull up any trees at Anderlecht did he, whereas Gerrard did at Rangers. I wonder if it was just a case of too big of a leap.

    Wonder at the start of the season how many people would have been impressed if we'd announced Kompany and Bellamy, now look at them.

    I would’ve been happy with Kompany and Bellamy. One clearly has a bit of class about him and hugely respected in the game and Bellamy knows our club..

     Mind you I’d also take Martin or Parker over smith.

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    1 hour ago, Petriix said:

     

    I really can't understand why Gibbs isn't getting the minutes when he was looking so promising. The biggest problem with Smith is that he changes it so often that we can't build any consistency. 

    This is a really good point. Gibbs is clearly a class player and cant understand why Smith isn't utilising him more. 

    I rate Hayden and when fully fit we may be able to solely rely on him to protect the defence. But in the meantime I don't understand why we don't

    a) start Hayden and Gibbs against the better teams to give us a good defensive platform which we can then switch to attack in the later stages of the game

    b) against weaker opposition when Hayden inevitably tires during the game - bring Gibbs on to support him and save him having to run all over the place or alternatively replace him with Gibbs.

    Seems obvious to me but is perhaps just another example of why Smith just isn't getting the basic tactics/team structure right.

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    39 minutes ago, Badger said:

    Like many/ most (?), I am far from convinced about Smith but I agree that given our history dismissal at this stage seems unlikely. I suspect most disinterested parties would consider it "harsh."

    If the poor form continued into December and we dropped out of the top 6, it could be a different story however. Smith has really nailed his colours to the mast by saying that "we have to be a different animal when we come back:" if we are not, a pretty quick sacking would be justified as he will have demonstrated that he is unable to do anything about it.

    I think this is probably correct and to independent observers and a minority of fans it would be considered harsh.

    But the most important thing is the world cup presents us with a unique opportunity. We now have the chance to appoint a new manager and give them 4 weeks to work with the squad. That only normally happens at the end of the season.

    There is still time for us to change things and achieve promotion but board/Webber need to do it now and not wait.

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    I’ve made it clear that I have never thought Smith was the right man for the job and think most fans are probably having to face same conclusion now.

    but I do also wonder what responsibility Shakespeare has to play in the current rubbish performances. Presumably he is a big influence on style of play, fitness and tactics.must admit,  It may just be down to his appearance but he strikes me as a very old school coach and not particularly inspiring. Certainly him and Smith appear a terrible pairing who I can’t see inspiring our players.

    if you look at how some brilliant current coaches have learnt the ropes from being a number two, Arteta and kompany being two great examples perhaps we should be looking at this. I also note how well Gary oneil and Craig Bellamy are doing as well. 

    Maybe just getting someone in with some fresh ideas and enthusiasm might help Smith (although I’d still rather get rid of both!)

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    33 minutes ago, Jim Smith said:

    Scott Parker is a rubbish coach/manager. Shouldn’t be anywhere near the job if it ever becomes available.

    Robins has consistently done well. Don’t see why he couldn’t translate that to a higher level.

     

    I haven’t really followed either  career but surely Parker with a couple of championship promotions has a record at least equal to Robins? Seems quite a lot if negative feelings towards Parker on here and not sure why?

    id have either of them over Smith (mind you I’d have my Nan over smith and she’s been dead for years!)

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    1 minute ago, canarydan23 said:

    Plenty of us were advocating for him after Farke. Shame we had a complete moron making the decision instead. Not too late to right a wrong Webber, so long as it doesn't get in the way of your ****ing hobby you ****.

    We need to hurry up or we will be no more appealing than Coventry. They may have no ground and could go out if business any day but at least they appear to have a team who can play football, string some wins together and possibly get a play off place.

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    On 09/11/2022 at 18:53, Google Bot said:

    The thought of Sarge scoring against England in the group stages.🙂  

    Must admit his selection is almost having me cheer them more than England (cant stand southgates negative approach). Hope USA go through with us so can keep cheering Sarge on. Remarkable how he has gone from someone who looked like he’d hardly played football before last year to being so good this season.

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