Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I know Sam Rush has been mentioned in a few posts but it doesn't look like he has his own thread. Is it just me or does Sam have to take some blame for Clements appointment. We don't see much of him lately, he used to always be the front man, especially where the manager was concerned. A lot of mistakes have taken place recently and I would think he has to shoulder some of the blame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posh Ram Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I think the opposite, Mel has lessened his role and is making a lot of the personnel decisions. I'm not a "Mel out" guy but he should definitely be listening to Rush - he's quite clearly a switched-on individual. Remember it was him who had Clough sacked, which proved the catalyst for our recent success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Some. Maybe. That being said, he's still massively in credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazloW Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Why does anybody have to be 'blamed' for anything? Somebody made an apointment in good faith and nobody really questioned the logic at the time and it didn't work out as expected. Not a major crime. We are currently 5th anyway so why you'd have to blame somebody for that is odd as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 I get the impression, and it's only a perception, that Rush has been undermined by Uncle Mel since coming in. I think Rush wanted to keep McClaren, and there was a pretty good bond between the two, but I believe he has to act upon the requests of Mel Morris, who, has a successful business man, has the right to be confident in his own decisions. We will never know, but based on the first two seasons of Sam, compared to this season, there's been a lot of difference and it all seems a lot less cool and calculated than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 Do you think Mel would have kept Clough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kash_a_ram_a_ding_dong Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 nope...he hardly played the exciting game that mel wants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bald Eagle's Barmy Army Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 4 minutes ago, LazloW said: Why does anybody have to be 'blamed' for anything? Somebody made an apointment in good faith and nobody really questioned the logic at the time and it didn't work out as expected. Not a major crime. We are currently 5th anyway so why you'd have to blame somebody for that is odd as well. When you appoint somebody that has no managerial experience and then let them spend the most DCFC has ever done in their history and then sack them 8 months later, I think somebody has to answer questions. Not a major crime no but a big mistake yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram a lamb a ding dong Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 LAY OFF BIG SAM.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 14 minutes ago, CHCDerby said: Do you think Mel would have kept Clough? Played well until November, doubt it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 27 minutes ago, LazloW said: Why does anybody have to be 'blamed' for anything? Somebody made an apointment in good faith and nobody really questioned the logic at the time and it didn't work out as expected. Not a major crime. We are currently 5th anyway so why you'd have to blame somebody for that is odd as well. Well, having read most of the threads on here over the last 24 hours, how refreshing it is to discover that we have at least one fan who isn't a complete and utter raving lunatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 23 minutes ago, CHCDerby said: When you appoint somebody that has no managerial experience and then let them spend the most DCFC has ever done in their history and then sack them 8 months later, I think somebody has to answer questions. Not a major crime no but a big mistake yes A big mistake to hire them - or to fire them? Quite a few on here want it both ways - but then again, my thoughts about some of my fellow fans are no secret - many of them are half-gobshites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemark Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Thought Sam was doing okay leading the club on the playing side but seems to have become a backseat rider for while which is a shame. His skill set and reputation suggests this is not the best place for him to be effective and he should return to his more prominent role but that is Mel's call which I respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmycock Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Is Big Sam irrelevant now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Half fan Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 9 hours ago, philmycock said: Is Big Sam irrelevant now? Sorry to say that Sam will be highly relevant now to all headhunters. Did he not win 'CEO of the Year' or somesuch last year? He was certainly well regarded on this forum for a long time. And DCFC's best times since Jim Smith were under him and Schteve. Gates climbed as did DCFC's prestige. Attracted crowds, attracted players. Now what on earth is his role? Unless it is clear and his own achievements continue to enhance his CV, he might well be thinking about what to do next. Fertile ground for headhunters. Ian Hall always used to say, sagely:"the damage isn't done when someone departs, only when they are replaced by someone inferior". I hope we do not have to commend Ian Hall's wisdom yet again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Mel has invited him along to the meeting at the training ground on Saturday... so I guess we will find out what exactly he's doing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 9 hours ago, philmycock said: Is Big Sam irrelevant now? Hope not Not said much though recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaffsRam Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, Srg said: Mel has invited him along to the meeting at the training ground on Saturday... so I guess we will find out what exactly he's doing now. "Thank you Sam, milk and two sugars please......" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mafiabob Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 33 minutes ago, StaffsRam said: "Thank you Sam, milk and two sugars please......" So he's took over Clements job as the tea boy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Tell us bit more about this meeting at the training ground please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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