Palimpsest Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 <p> This question may have been asked before, but I'm sitting here thinking wouldn't it be good if Mel was prevented from wasting more of his dirty money on building an even more bloated, unbalanced, disharmonious squad? </p> <p> We clearly need to trim the squad in summer - we have the quality of players in place and it feels like losing like 7 or 8 of the deadwood with no more ins could get us back on track in the new season. With an 'angrier' manager in place, a tight, together, motivated 22 man squad, and Mel's hands tied by embargo, I'd be quietly optimistic for the new season. Otherwise, I just don't think Mel will able to control himself again in pre season. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abu Derby Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Pardon Monsieur? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palimpsest Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Not sure why some of that showed up as code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We'll be back in 81 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 After today i just want to see the players in the team that will put the effort in. Some of them are just to happy to stand around. I like carson in goal. Ollson looked good but hopefully Lowe will come through next season. Shackell and Keogh are doing well but hope Rawson is good enough to come through next season. Christie uses a lot of energy but just does not have the quality. Johnson and Ince are the problem players at the moment, the manager needs to find their best positions and fast or leave them out. Strange not to play blackman or bent today instead of russell up front and also not to have camara in the squad when playing 442. FFP embargo would at least give the academy players more chance to play, maybe that is Mels plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 It will prove that Morris is a red dog.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shang Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Mel has said that he's confident that we won't fall foul of FFP including Clements pay off. There's no basis to this discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palimpsest Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 Mel says a lot of things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 1 hour ago, Palimpsest said: <p> This question may have been asked before, but I'm sitting here thinking wouldn't it be good if Mel was prevented from wasting more of his dirty money on building an even more bloated, unbalanced, disharmonious squad? </p> <p> We clearly need to trim the squad in summer - we have the quality of players in place and it feels like losing like 7 or 8 of the deadwood with no more ins could get us back on track in the new season. With an 'angrier' manager in place, a tight, together, motivated 22 man squad, and Mel's hands tied by embargo, I'd be quietly optimistic for the new season. Otherwise, I just don't think Mel will able to control himself again in pre season. </p> not very poisonous! lol "dirty money"?? Can I ask if you was ever critical of previous owners who didn't "back" the manager? Or, was you one of the 'fans' who wished Steve McClaren had a bigger squad to deal with the injuries last season? Who are the 7 or 8 'deadwood' you mention? Why do you think a better manager couldn't motivate the current squad as-is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North East Ram Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Yes he does. But careful what you say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Just now, Mostyn6 said: not very poisonous! lol "dirty money"?? Can I ask if you was ever critical of previous owners who didn't "back" the manager? Or, was you one of the 'fans' who wished Steve McClaren had a bigger squad to deal with the injuries last season? Who are the 7 or 8 'deadwood' you mention? Why do you think a better manager couldn't motivate the current squad as-is? This forum circa 2011 was moaning there was no investment, now that was the right way and we have invested too much apparently. Insanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yani P Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I never criticise investment ...in modern football there really is no other way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shang Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 16 minutes ago, Palimpsest said: Mel says a lot of things... So because he says one thing you think he means the complete opposite? This forum is such a bloody wind up sometimes. An echo chamber of conspiracy theories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palimpsest Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 4 hours ago, Mostyn6 said: not very poisonous! lol "dirty money"?? Can I ask if you was ever critical of previous owners who didn't "back" the manager? Or, was you one of the 'fans' who wished Steve McClaren had a bigger squad to deal with the injuries last season? Who are the 7 or 8 'deadwood' you mention? Why do you think a better manager couldn't motivate the current squad as-is? Mel made his money by investing in a company that exploits idiots. Whether that tells us what kind of man he is, I have no idea. I'm not critical of him for backing us financially, obviously, but it's clear to see his personality and his ego are taking us down a dark path right now. His presence is toxic at the moment. I'm not saying there's no chance he could turn that around. Like others have said, I'm desperate to be proven wrong about him as a person. Maybe he's learnt a lot about himself this season, and will now realize that throwing money around doesn't give you immunity. The 7 or 8 deadwood: don't we all know who they are? It's true that a better manager could motivate the squad as is. Wouldn't that be nice? Realistically though, it seems like something will have to give, in terms of getting some of them out in the hope of it restoring some togetherness. 4 hours ago, Tim Bucktoo said: Yes he does. But careful what you say. Why do I need to be careful what I say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North East Ram Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 It was tongue in cheek at a time on Sat eve where comments seemed to be frequently locked, blocked or removed. We've moved on I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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