drgoodspeak Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Enough with the Clement saga, I've just realised he has the same exact Oakley glasses as me. My odds on being the next manager have surely just shortened?http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/free-video-mel-morris-interview-2946840.aspx? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 And Now, on the BBC: Derby County owner Mel Morris insists promotion was never the aim this season and says head coach Paul Clement was sacked because of his short-term view. Clement only lasted for eight months despite the Rams being fifth in the Championship, five points off top spot. Morris told BBC East Midlands Today: "Up until the last couple of weeks we've been trying to work with Paul to get him to embrace the plans we set. "But I just had no belief that was going to happen." Morris added: "Paul's horizon was shorter term than ours. With all good intent I think Paul had a slightly different view. "We wanted to build on the squad, develop them, get on a rising tide of performance and let that carry us through into the Premier League - whether that was this season, next season or beyond. I think, for Paul, that was too long a view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Ennui Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I get the feeling that Mel wants to emulate Swansea. They played attractive football while fighting for promotion and made it only through the playoffs. He wants us to - first and foremost - be pretty on the pitch. Clement was anything but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thierry Ennui Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Could also lead to a rather big contract being offered to a certain manager who has a big picture of himself in his front room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Quote Morris added: "Paul's horizon was shorter term than ours. With all good intent I think Paul had a slightly different view." "We wanted to build on the squad, develop them, get on a rising tide of performance and let that carry us through into the Premier League - whether that was this season, next season or beyond. I think, for Paul, that was too long a view." Then why bloody appoint him the first place?! Surely these are the things you should have both been discussing during the interview process! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just now, cosmic said: The why bloody appoint him the first place?! Surely these are the things you should have both been discussing during the interview process! Perhaps Paul did not have such contrasting views when he was being offered a lot of money and the head coach job at a decent sized club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, SaintRam said: Perhaps Paul did not have such contrasting views when he was being offered a lot of money and the head coach job at a decent sized club? Shame, because it was a match made in heaven on paper. He had time to build here but instead (from what Mel alludes to) he was being too ambitious and trying to rush success in his first season, by hook or by crook? To be honest though, I'm taking everything I read on both sides with a pinch of salt right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Yeah all this stuff was talked about when he was appointed, but who hasn't said what they want to hear in a job interview? The one thing that doesn't add up is quite why Mel went so **** or bust with the Jan signings if he was pulling in the opposite direction to Clement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just now, cosmic said: Shame, because it was a match made in heaven on paper. He had time to build here but instead (from what Mel alludes to) he was being too ambitious and trying to rush success in his first season, by hook or by crook? Obviously open to some interpretation but that's definitely what it looks like. Saw this job as a short term stepping stone in his (what he thought must have been nailed on) successful managerial career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ram1964 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Glad Mel has spoken and i dont disagree with his strategy and ambitions for the club.However we seriously need to ensure the next appointment is the right one ,a manger who has control of signings ,departures and coaching staff. , Mel then needs to surround himself with the best people to run a football club ,the likes of Sam and take a back seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DcFc Dyycheee Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 what's he doing spunking 25m away in 2 windows then if promotion isn't the primary aim? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 5 minutes ago, cosmic said: Shame, because it was a match made in heaven on paper. He had time to build here but instead (from what Mel alludes to) he was being too ambitious and trying to rush success in his first season, by hook or by crook? To be honest though, I'm taking everything I read on both sides with a pinch of salt right now. One thing that has just sprung to mind, if this is the mindset MM wants than maybe Moyes would be a good bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramos Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 minute ago, DcFc Dyycheee said: what's he doing spunking 25m away in 2 windows then if promotion isn't the primary aim? If you got it, flaunt it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 minute ago, DcFc Dyycheee said: what's he doing spunking 25m away in 2 windows then if promotion isn't the primary aim? You'd have to ask someone with 25m to spunk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmo Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Given his response, I think it is fair enough. If he thought they had contrasting views about the future, maybe he was right to separate. Only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Just now, Palmo said: Given his response, I think it is fair enough. If he thought they had contrasting views about the future, maybe he was right to separate. Only time will tell. Actually, time will tell us very little. Unless you're tracking a second timeline in which Clement wasn't sacked yesterday and comparing the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alph Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 He said this about promotion in July and August. Don't understand why it's shocking folk now. It was Clement that said promotion ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramos Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 1 minute ago, SaintRam said: Actually, time will tell us very little. Unless you're tracking a second timeline in which Clement wasn't sacked yesterday and comparing the two. If anyone can do that, @Palmo can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheron85 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 9 minutes ago, StivePesley said: Yeah all this stuff was talked about when he was appointed, but who hasn't said what they want to hear in a job interview? The one thing that doesn't add up is quite why Mel went so **** or bust with the Jan signings if he was pulling in the opposite direction to Clement 5 minutes ago, DcFc Dyycheee said: what's he doing spunking 25m away in 2 windows then if promotion isn't the primary aim? Buying players who he thinks are flair? Olsson, Camara, Ince, Blackman, Butterfield, Johnson... All have an element of 'wow' to their play previously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satty atwal Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Ive stood by MM through all this nonsense.... but listening to that.... wtf is he about? How can promotion not be the target? Seems like totally given up on the season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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