Manager/Coach Des Buckingham

[Northstandboy]

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[Steve Gilbert]

Oh yeah, my only reservation about Bennett is how much we need to pay him - because before he came to us, he had been playing for more than a decade in the Championship and Premier League. But as long as his wage demands are reasonable (i.e. in line with being a rotation option for an upper League One club) then yes, extend him for a year.

I'm also fine with Sam Long as a backup defender who's maybe 4th choice CB and backup RB. But yes, a first choice right back is one of this summer's priorities. Alongside CM and forward, as you say, but also crucially keeper.

We gave Findlay a 4 year deal which is one of the more ludicrous decisions we've made over the past few years (and there's plenty of competition!)

Hanson getting a 3 year deal is on par with Findlay! Although we gave Findlay a 4 year deal and then let him carry on playing in America for a bit!

 

[Up The Manor]

Hanson getting a 3 year deal is on par with Findlay! Although we gave Findlay a 4 year deal and then let him carry on playing in America for a bit!

Zero comparison between the two players .

 

[Mad Dog]

Garry Smart, always one who seemed to be going backwards. Never scored but was mostly an ever present

Ah, Garry “stuck in reverse” Smart.

 

[dickwalton1964]

Hanson getting a 3 year deal is on par with Findlay! Although we gave Findlay a 4 year deal and then let him carry on playing in America for a bit!

I’m fairly sure Hanson was on a 4 year deal.

 

[holdsteady]

Zero comparison between the two players .

They both cost £400,000 and got given 4K a week 4 year deals and they are both unwanted here, difference being at least we can loan Findlay out to Kilmarnock for another two seasons to get a bit of money back, still two terrible, very expensive signings.

 

[holdsteady]

I’m fairly sure Hanson was on a 4 year deal.

He was, although it felt longer, he started off as a midfielder, ended up playing at left back, another season here and the gloves would have been going on.

 

[Oufcluke34]

Bennett and Long can go too.

Long is Buckinghams long lost son,he won't be going anywhere

 

[Oufcluke34]

I'd imagine Thorniley and Leigh may well be available.
Goodrham,Murphy and Brannagan the most likely interesting higher clubs .

Why would leigh be available?? Another poor decision if he goes!!

 

[Scotchegg]

Long is Buckinghams long lost son,he won't be going anywhere

He's also a more than competent squad player who remains under contract at a club that just lost £6m in a year.

 

[m]

Zero comparison between the two players .

No. Hanson actually got a game here and there.

 

[Kernow Yellow]

No. Hanson actually got a game here and there.

Findlay made 35 league appearances for Us (so far). Hanson made 36. So pretty comparable.

 

[holdsteady]

Long is Buckinghams long lost son,he won't be going anywhere

Strange comment, Long was here when Buckingham became manager and is under contract, he is utilising a player who is in the squad.

 

[Thomas/Brock/Jones]

Why would leigh be available?? Another poor decision if he goes!!

Only time will tell , just don't think that Leigh fits Des system as well as other players may do and will be on a good wage .
Not saying he will go but if an offer came in wouldn't be surprised if he did.
That's why we have a manager, to make decisions and calls.

 

[dickwalton1964]

As this is the Des Buckingham thread, what do we know about the man outside of football? Is he married? Kids? Where does he live? I read he has a pilots licence but aside of that not much else about him away from Oxford United. Not being nosey, just be interesting to know a bit more about him after 6 months in the job. We never got to know too much about Manning but seemed to know a lot more about Robinson outside of football.

 

[Sheik djibouti]

Strange comment, Long was here when Buckingham became manager and is under contract, he is utilising a player who is in the squad.

Especially strange as Des would've become a Dad at the ripe old age of 10

 

[holdsteady]

Especially strange as Des would've become a Dad at the ripe old age of 10

Kids are at it young in Cowley.

 

[m]

Findlay made 35 league appearances for Us (so far). Hanson made 36. So pretty comparable.

Well given the post I responded to...

Zero comparison between the two players .

 

[Sheik djibouti]

As this is the Des Buckingham thread, what do we know about the man outside of football? Is he married? Kids? Where does he live? I read he has a pilots licence but aside of that not much else about him away from Oxford United. Not being nosey, just be interesting to know a bit more about him after 6 months in the job. We never got to know too much about Manning but seemed to know a lot more about Robinson outside of football.

I've heard rumours of this thing called google

 

[holdsteady]

As this is the Des Buckingham thread, what do we know about the man outside of football? Is he married? Kids? Where does he live? I read he has a pilots licence but aside of that not much else about him away from Oxford United. Not being nosey, just be interesting to know a bit more about him after 6 months in the job. We never got to know too much about Manning but seemed to know a lot more about Robinson outside of football.

Not everyone wants the public to know everything about their private life. Robinson was happy to share, his wife was an ex actress and had a radio show so it made sense for them I suppose.

 

[dickwalton1964]

Not everyone wants the public to know everything about their private life. Robinson was happy to share, his wife was an ex actress and had a radio show so it made sense for them I suppose.

Yeah, I agree. Just curious to know a bit more about the man, being a local, that's all. Not about to set up camp on his doorstep if we know where his home is!!!