i-Ram Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 27 minutes ago, maxjam said: Gave as much backing as he could to Cocu imo - without adding the dreaded vote of confidence. Did he say Cocu would be our next Alex Ferguson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Curtains said: So mate if we lose the next 2 games say against Watford and Huddersfield this perceived pressure he put on himself will only intensify thus making him doing the job extremely difficult for him. Of course we may and I hope win the next 2 or 3 games thus easing the pressure. I Just think saying he is putting pressure on himself with all the things he has had to deal with a bit remiss. I don’t think this story will go away easily All good managers put pressure on themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andicis Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rammy03 said: Now that's cleared up, did he mention Harry Wilson signing at all? No, because talking about another team's players is classless and only done by clubs like Leeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, ThePrisoner said: All good managers put pressure on themselves. MM never puts pressure on his managers then. In Cocus case he puts it all on himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTFR Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Mel hasn't sacked a manager since McClaren in 2017. He learned that the revolving door policy is expensive, because not only do you have to pay of the remainder of the manager's (and his coaches) contracts. You have to start paying the new managers and coaches contracts. You also have to buy a load of new players for the new managers style, whilst offloading the any unwanted players. A financial disaster. All of this with no guarantee that results will improve. That not to say that Cocu is unsackable, but unless things get really bad, or something major happens - Mel2.0 is about making up for his early mistakes, levelling the ship, stability and patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 The one thing that surprised me is Talksport were one of the first outlets to circulate the story and yet Mel goes on there being all friendly and cheerful. Surely if it’s mischief making by the tabloids then surely seeing a media company you have a good relationship with driving the story and adding fuel to the fire would anger you. After all, the story broke just under 48 hours from the transfer deadline and our big game on Friday. That is unhelpful and undermines the club. I am surprised he didn’t go on a rant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Jourdan said: The one thing that surprised me is Talksport were one of the first outlets to circulate the story and yet Mel goes on there being all friendly and cheerful. Surely if it’s mischief making by the tabloids then surely seeing a media company you have a good relationship with driving the story and adding fuel to the fire would anger you. After all, the story broke just under 48 hours from the transfer deadline and our big game on Friday. That is unhelpful and undermines the club. I am surprised he didn’t go on a rant. I totally agree. Talksport even said it was happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagavulinram Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 cocu. +1 Derby should be attracting decent players instead of tabloid chaff. its not good lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 7 minutes ago, Curtains said: I totally agree. Talksport even said it was happening Talksport and the Sun are owned by the same company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioactiveWaste Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 10 minutes ago, Jourdan said: The one thing that surprised me is Talksport were one of the first outlets to circulate the story and yet Mel goes on there being all friendly and cheerful. Surely if it’s mischief making by the tabloids then surely seeing a media company you have a good relationship with driving the story and adding fuel to the fire would anger you. After all, the story broke just under 48 hours from the transfer deadline and our big game on Friday. That is unhelpful and undermines the club. I am surprised he didn’t go on a rant. But doesn't Mel reasonably often go on talksport when there's things to say about DCFC? He's certainly been on a few times so probably knows the people at the station and is on reasonable terms to go on for a few minutes and put his thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, Curtains said: MM never puts pressure on his managers then. In Cocus case he puts it all on himself. That’s not the same and you know it. A good manager doesn’t settle and is constantly striving for greatness. Cocu is pressuring himself because he knows the results haven’t been what they can be, albeit with some missing players but still. Did you never apply pressure to yourself in your work to get the job done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, ThePrisoner said: Talksport and the Sun are owned by the same company. Exactly why wasn’t he annoyed with them then ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, ThePrisoner said: That’s not the same and you know it. A good manager doesn’t settle and is constantly striving for greatness. Cocu is pressuring himself because he knows the results haven’t been what they can be, albeit with some missing players but still. Did you never apply pressure to yourself in your work to get the job done? Yes. So as I see it if results don’t improve short term Cocu will be gone. That’s my opinion but I obviously I hope it doesn’t come to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggie Greenwood Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Curtains said: Exactly why wasn’t he annoyed with them then ! He may well have been in private but seems to have a decent relationship with Jim White so makes sense for him to use him to put the record straight. Might be like a swan serene on the surface but paddling like %$£" below the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimmu Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 17 minutes ago, Jourdan said: The one thing that surprised me is Talksport were one of the first outlets to circulate the story and yet Mel goes on there being all friendly and cheerful. Surely if it’s mischief making by the tabloids then surely seeing a media company you have a good relationship with driving the story and adding fuel to the fire would anger you. After all, the story broke just under 48 hours from the transfer deadline and our big game on Friday. That is unhelpful and undermines the club. I am surprised he didn’t go on a rant. I think it's clear that Mel has good connection with the Talksport. They just did little bit unethical marketing to get some of fans going nuts and with that made sure they have more listeners. Which disappoints me as I've heard Rooney had Mr Trump lined up as his wall specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Just now, Reggie Greenwood said: He may well have been in private but seems to have a decent relationship with Jim White so makes sense for him to use him to put the record straight. Might be like a swan serene on the surface but paddling like %$£" below the water. I except that but the mood was very jovial. Anyhow on to Watford tomorrow. Come on you Rams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Sounds like it's squeaky bum time Cocu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jourdan Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 11 minutes ago, Reggie Greenwood said: He may well have been in private but seems to have a decent relationship with Jim White so makes sense for him to use him to put the record straight. Might be like a swan serene on the surface but paddling like %$£" below the water. But surely if Talksport have a relationship with Mel and wanted to protect it, they would have called him last night and issued a counter-article rather than fanning the flames? After all, a day before a big game and the transfer deadline, who wants to appear on radio having to dismiss stories of this nature? Surely Mel has better things to do at this time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 Blimey is this thread still going? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePrisoner Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 25 minutes ago, Curtains said: Exactly why wasn’t he annoyed with them then ! Decorum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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