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I think the reality is with Lawrence, he is our main attacking player and expected to lead by example - yet we have been the lowest scorers in the division for almost 2 years now. It speaks for itself doesn't it?

It is madness that people think rooney is the problem or holding us back. It is a miracle we have got as many points as we have, those that think otherwise need a reality check. Our squad is absolute crap, there is not enough quality nor depth for championship football. This season is a complete write off yet Rooney has given us some kind of hope that we may stay up, for that he deserves huge credit not critique.

I'm sure the wrist slashes are out in force tonight but it's been obvious for a while now.... We need a total reset.
First and foremost - let's stay in business. Number one priority - get a new owner and as soon as possible.
Points deductions.... The squad is so poor, we'd struggle to avoid relegation even without a points deduction. That could be offset slightly by Bielik's return and acquisitions of forwards in January but, by then, it may be too late anyway.
So let's accept whatever points deductions the EFL want to throw at us, on condition that they're imposed this season. Then it's over and done with.
Assuming then that we're going down, let's start building for next season in League One.
That means blooding the youngsters that will still be with the club. Not playing each one in every game, not leaving out all the old pros. But giving each young'un experience alongside a mentor. For example Cashin playing with either Davies or Jagielka.
Assuming Bird, Knight and Bielik will go, playing Watson alongside Shinnie and Morrison. That kind of thing.
Rooney has been really dignified throughout these nightmare months but the jury is still out for him tactics wise. After the last couple of games, there are question marks against his motivational ability too. I wonder what Curtis was referring to regards the training sessions.
But anyhow, Rooney is the magnet for investors and deserves "a go" with a clean slate.
So let's put the bad stuff behind us, and start building this club up again. Even if it means losing the current crop of good young players and starting in League One.
One thing for sure, the support is fantastic. The fans deserve a club going forward, not sinking further into the mire. Let's get the crap out of the way. Move on up. COYR ?

You’re absolutely spot on, I’ve made all those points to just be castagated by other fans on here. I just don’t get it!

why should he? he has put the club at risk of going into liquidation, he should never be welcome back at the club.

No metal, i am going to shake his hand and tell him what a great job he did at Derby county.

It is madness that people think rooney is the problem or holding us back. It is a miracle we have got as many points as we have, those that think otherwise need a reality check. Our squad is absolute crap, there is not enough quality nor depth for championship football. This season is a complete write off yet Rooney has given us some kind of hope that we may stay up, for that he deserves huge credit not critique.

There's absolutely no point getting rid of anyone right now.
That said I've seen enough to have little confidence that even with no embargo, no administration, a bigger squad, and some transfer funds Rooney will be a success.
Most people are focusing on the here and now (which is fine) but willfully or not I think they're ignoring a few red flags, or seeing them and dismissing them due to the circumstances. There are some fundamental issues that can be brushed aside in the short term while we point at the squad, but in the long run might not be so easily dismissed.
Any discussion on any more specific aspects of his performance seems to be hurriedly ushered away, we'll talk about it when the ownership is sorted. It's either that or Roy comes wading in like some sort of online bodyguard, a one man PR machine dismissing any notion that Rooney could possibly have done anything better or got even a single drop more out of what's at his disposal either last season or this. He should try to get on Rooney's personal payroll, he'd be rich!
The expectation seems to be that because he's (just about) got us competitive with a small squad that all we need are better players, more choices and that alone will lift us up, everything will click and we'll start consistently winning games, not throwing them away from advantageous positions etc.
Personally I've got big doubts it's anywhere near that simple.

The team we have is repugnant. The club in its current form is repugnant. 
The fans have been aware of the situation and supportive for the first few months of the season, so let's not also become repugnant and give this club absolutely no redeeming features. 

It is madness that people think rooney is the problem or holding us back. It is a miracle we have got as many points as we have, those that think otherwise need a reality check. Our squad is absolute crap, there is not enough quality nor depth for championship football. This season is a complete write off yet Rooney has given us some kind of hope that we may stay up, for that he deserves huge credit not critique.

It is madness that people think rooney is the problem or holding us back. It is a miracle we have got as many points as we have, those that think otherwise need a reality check. Our squad is absolute crap, there is not enough quality nor depth for championship football. This season is a complete write off yet Rooney has given us some kind of hope that we may stay up, for that he deserves huge credit not critique.

why should he? he has put the club at risk of going into liquidation, he should never be welcome back at the club.

Oh come on indy and pete, why are people even buying covid as an excuse.
That is all it is, an excuse. It is like murdering 10 people and saying that you were out of control because you had 1 pint before hand.
we were in the ditch before covid even came about, we are NOT in administration because of Covid. If people chose to believe that then fine but it's a load of absolute crap.
The only change from NOW and PRE COVID was the interest of Mel Morris. How can anybody believe any other story.

why should he? he has put the club at risk of going into liquidation, he should never be welcome back at the club.

Oh come on indy and pete, why are people even buying covid as an excuse.
That is all it is, an excuse. It is like murdering 10 people and saying that you were out of control because you had 1 pint before hand.
we were in the ditch before covid even came about, we are NOT in administration because of Covid. If people chose to believe that then fine but it's a load of absolute crap.
The only change from NOW and PRE COVID was the interest of Mel Morris. How can anybody believe any other story.

no disrespect friend but you have been brainwashed by Mel and his cronies. covid hasn't caused any other football club in england to go in administration, what muespachram has said is FACT. we are in administration because of years of wreckless spending and then Mel decided hes had enough, covid is not an excuse. 

no disrespect friend but you have been brainwashed by Mel and his cronies. covid hasn't caused any other football club in england to go in administration, what muespachram has said is FACT. we are in administration because of years of wreckless spending and then Mel decided hes had enough, covid is not an excuse. 

Oh come on indy and pete, why are people even buying covid as an excuse.
That is all it is, an excuse. It is like murdering 10 people and saying that you were out of control because you had 1 pint before hand.
we were in the ditch before covid even came about, we are NOT in administration because of Covid. If people chose to believe that then fine but it's a load of absolute crap.
The only change from NOW and PRE COVID was the interest of Mel Morris. How can anybody believe any other story.

why should he? he has put the club at risk of going into liquidation, he should never be welcome back at the club.

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No metal, i am going to shake his hand and tell him what a great job he did at Derby county.

No metal, i am going to shake his hand and tell him what a great job he did at Derby county.

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No metal, i am going to shake his hand and tell him what a great job he did at Derby county.

why should he? he has put the club at risk of going into liquidation, he should never be welcome back at the club.