Season 18 - Page 2

VALAIRIAN · 19-10-2023, 16:25

13 games in and we are 20/50th of the way towards season 19

This is not 'settling' for that, it is being realistic

Watchdog · 19-10-2023, 16:31

Our performances on the field have slightly improved of late so i am hopeful we have turned the corner leading to better things.

Exile on Spencer St · 19-10-2023, 16:53

Obviously, you’re not the only one hoping recent results continue…

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67147737

widnes viking · 19-10-2023, 17:09

I’m not sure what or indeed if anything is happening at the club but I worry there is a difference of opinion between the owners and the Management team. If there is I hope sense prevails as we have a wonderful owner and a unique Management team.

widnes viking · 22-10-2023, 10:47

Looks like the rumours were true….it was great while it lasted.

yonmon · 22-10-2023, 11:57

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Originally Posted by widnes viking

Looks like the rumours were true….it was great while it lasted.

Looks like some serious discussion is imperative...

"On their decision to speak to the BBC, Holt wrote: 'They went to BBC Lancashire Sport for one or both of these reasons. To use pressure from fans to coerce me into giving new or extended contracts. To flag out publicly they’re available to other clubs.'

He also admitted that he hadn't spoken to the manager and his assistant after yesterday's win, before claiming last season's relegation was down to some 'poor decisions' made by the management and himself.

'They failed. In football getting relegated threatens a club. Last season was about p*** poor decisions and management. Including my decisions,' he wrote.

'I’m not replacing them. I’m replacing me," he added.

BUT .. don't we all know that as well as being a great benefactor and fan of The Reds,
Andy does have a somewhat intransigent side to his nature !.
' The Gentleman is not for moving '...
but are the two other antagonists I wonder ?.

AccyMad · 22-10-2023, 13:03

All three of them need their heads banging together! This tit for tat stuff belongs in a school playground not at a professional football club

widnes viking · 23-10-2023, 09:10

Having watched the “offending” Jimmy Bell interview as much as I like Jimmy I thought he went the wrong way about things. I really think AHs stance of wait and see is more than fair given the Management pair have 8 months left on contract.

VALAIRIAN · 19-11-2023, 10:21

29/50ths of the way there

VALAIRIAN · 11-12-2023, 19:26

Taken a long time to get the next 50th.....

Need to put a good run together over the next few weeks

Exile on Spencer St · 11-12-2023, 19:59

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Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN

..... Need to put a good run together over the next few weeks

Certainly need to given current form.

Lord Stiffupperlip · 12-12-2023, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Exile on Spencer St

Certainly need to given current form.

Well done Exile. The form table cannot lie.
But wait, look who's at the top!!!
Oh the cries of derision before we kicked a ball in L2.
How some guffawed at the prospect of playing BARROW
Well, no one's laughing now. 7 points ahead with a game in hand & in automatic promotion spot.
After 21 games played, it's pretty clear that Stanley are a team going nowhere fast.
Extended contracts for management?
You must be joking!

VALAIRIAN · 12-12-2023, 21:35

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Originally Posted by Lord Stiffupperlip

Well done Exile. The form table cannot lie.
But wait, look who's at the top!!!
Oh the cries of derision before we kicked a ball in L2.
How some guffawed at the prospect of playing BARROW
Well, no one's laughing now. 7 points ahead with a game in hand & in automatic promotion spot.
After 21 games played, it's pretty clear that Stanley are a team going nowhere fast.
Extended contracts for management?
You must be joking!

Your last comment is a tad harsh - in my opinion - your Lordship....

Watchdog · 13-12-2023, 06:23

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Originally Posted by Lord Stiffupperlip

Well done Exile. The form table cannot lie.
But wait, look who's at the top!!!
Oh the cries of derision before we kicked a ball in L2.
How some guffawed at the prospect of playing BARROW
Well, no one's laughing now. 7 points ahead with a game in hand & in automatic promotion spot.
After 21 games played, it's pretty clear that Stanley are a team going nowhere fast.
Extended contracts for management?
You must be joking!

Bit of a surprise package is Barrow in how they have climbed the table playing some decent football. They struggle recruiting players due to their location so all their training is done in Manchester and has been for a number of years now. They currently share training facilities with FC United of M/C.
Good manager is Pete Wild and a nice chap.

Lord Stiffupperlip · 13-12-2023, 13:17

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Originally Posted by VALAIRIAN

Your last comment is a tad harsh - in my opinion - your Lordship....

Well Val, shall we compare the current fortunes of Barrow v Stanley's present situation.
1. Do Barrow have a millionaire backer? .....No!
2. Do Barrow have bigger gates than Stanley? .....No! (av'g 3,200)
3. Do Barrow have a bigger budget than Stanley? .... No!
Add to that the handicap of being so remote, their current success is even more remarkable.
In many ways Barrow & Stanley's circumstances are very similar, except....
Could it be that they have a young manager who knows how to get the best out of his players & actually has an effective game plan.