Ex-Staff Des Buckingham

[Northstandboy]

Des Buckingham Joined: September 2004 - July 2014 (U18 Manager/Assistant Coach) 16th November 2023 - 15th December 2024 (Head Coach) ​

 

[MJB]

I spent the longest six months of my life working in Saudi Arabia. Everything you have ever heard about place is true- and more. It's an awful country. There is only one reason Des is doing this -£££. That's not criticism btw- he'll be able to pick and choose his jobs after this, so good luck to him.

Indeed. My point was more about why I didn’t ever think he’d go straight to another League One club after he left here.

I think he’ll head off to somewhere like the US next, once he’s trousered a massive salary from his current gig.

 

[werthersoriginal]

Indeed. My point was more about why I didn’t ever think he’d go straight to another League One club after he left here.

I think he’ll head off to somewhere like the US next, once he’s trousered a massive salary from his current gig.

I agree, he’s used to managing outside Europe and I’m sure the jobs come with less pressure and scrutiny than here

 

[Older Shotts]

Met Des in Oxford tonight. What a lovely man. Oxford fan through and through. f*****g love him.

 

[Carpy]

As you say, he’ll forever be remembered fondly here as a legendary figure who’ll forever bring a smile to your face when you remember him.

He's in the forum banner, he's made it.

 

[Foxy]

I think he got his tactics absolutely spot on. It was perfect. From defence to attack.

We will always have Wembley. What a magnificent day!

 

[Salaghaf]

Des The Redeemer

Love it

 

[mariokempes]

I was against him getting sacked, a wily old campaigner as Assistant Or DOF, I think may have worked out a lot better.

 

[unification]

Des has led Al-Kholood to their first-ever King's Cup Final in their history after a 2-2 draw against Al Ittihad that led to a 5-4 win on penalties. They'll play Al Hilal in the final.

League form hasn't been great. Of the 26 matches, they've won eight, drawn one and lost 17 to leave them 14th of 18 although six points clear of the relegation spots with eight matches to play.

Alas, the game ended in defeat for Al-Kholood. They were went down 2-1 despite taking the lead against Al-Hilal.

Al-Hilal are second in the Saudi Pro League having not lost a game all season if that adds any context to the match.

 

[Marked Ox]

Alas, the game ended in defeat for Al-Kholood. They were went down 2-1 despite taking the lead against Al-Hilal.

Al-Hilal are second in the Saudi Pro League having not lost a game all season if that adds any context to the match.

Is Al-Hilal the team Cristiano Ronaldo plays for and had a major tantrum this season?

 

[SamLongSlidingTackle]

Is Al-Hilal the team Cristiano Ronaldo plays for and had a major tantrum this season?

When has the self loving, self entitled pre Madonna not had a tantrum in a season

 

[Mojofilter]

When has the self loving, self entitled pre Madonna not had a tantrum in a season

You're looking for Prima Donna, a term that comes from Italian opera (the idea that the Prima Donna, or first lady, is going to be a bit prissy and up herself). Pre Madonna just refers to when music was better

 

[Left Wing Cross]

Is Al-Hilal the team Cristiano Ronaldo plays for and had a major tantrum this season?

It's the one Benzema plays for and his signing caused a Ronaldo-hissy

 

[Marked Ox]

It's the one Benzema plays for and his signing caused a Ronaldo-hissy

Ronaldo went on strike didn't he or did I imagine that?

 

[SamLongSlidingTackle]

You're looking for Prima Donna, a term that comes from Italian opera (the idea that the Prima Donna, or first lady, is going to be a bit prissy and up herself). Pre Madonna just refers to when music was better

I blame autocorrect

 

[QR]

You're looking for Prima Donna, a term that comes from Italian opera (the idea that the Prima Donna, or first lady, is going to be a bit prissy and up herself). Pre Madonna just refers to when music was better

Ah, you mean Lady Madonna.

 

[Left Wing Cross]

Ah, you mean Lady Madonna.

Does Ronaldo think that money was heaven sent?

 

[Mojofilter]

Ah, you mean Lady Madonna.

the fats domino version of that is boss

 

[QR]

the fats domino version of that is boss

Where as The Boss's version is inferior to Fats Domino's.

 

[NorthWestOx]

Does Ronaldo think that money was heaven sent?

I wonder how he manages to make ends meet?

 

[MJB]

the fats domino version of that is boss

Was listening to a podcast last week in which they noted that Chubby Checker's name was a deliberate nod to Fats Domino - had never heard that before!

 

[QR]

Was listening to a podcast last week in which they noted that Chubby Checker's name was a deliberate nod to Fats Domino - had never heard that before!

Were they on Chess Records?

 

[Mojofilter]

Was listening to a podcast last week in which they noted that Chubby Checker's name was a deliberate nod to Fats Domino - had never heard that before!

His first attempt, "Lardy Draughts", was a swing and a miss.

(though on the subject, Chubby Checker does a very fun version of back in the ussr)

 

[Marked Ox]

Ah, you mean Lady Madonna.

Considering it is Ronaldo, the fallen Madonna with the big boobies would be more accurate.

 

[SteMerritt]

Considering it is Ronaldo, the fallen Madonna with the big boobies would be more accurate.

Well that's dated you quite successfully, whilst everyone under 40 is wondering what the hell you are on about

 

[Marked Ox]

Well that's dated you quite successfully, whilst everyone under 40 is wondering what the hell you are on about

It even sold for £15k and went back 'home':

'Allo 'Allo's Fallen Madonna sells for £15,000 at auction

The "masterpiece" was bought by a man from Nouvion in France, where 'Allo 'Allo was supposedly set.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[NorthWestOx]

Is Al-Hilal the team Cristiano Ronaldo plays for and had a major tantrum this season?

He'll be having a major tantrum after the goal they conceded against Al Nassr in the title decider.
In the 98th minute too!
Keeper's had a mare!

 

[Marked Ox]

He'll be having a major tantrum after the goal they conceded against Al Nassr in the title decider.
In the 98th minute too!
Keeper's had a mare!

That is quality.

 

[SteMerritt]

He'll be having a major tantrum after the goal they conceded against Al Nassr in the title decider.
In the 98th minute too!
Keeper's had a mare!

That is hilarious! To be fair to the keeper, he had that comfortably until his own teammate barged him as he was about to catch it

 

[holdsteady]

Give Ronaldo his due, his fire for the game, to achieve and win things is remarkable considering he is on an incredibly highly paid retirement jaunt, is already extremely rich and has a fantastic legacy that this is going to make no difference to. He has the mentality of a very limited lower league journeyman who has somehow made a career out of football despite not being much better than a non league player, yet has the ability of an all time great, its a pretty rare combination

 

[Older Shotts]

Give Ronaldo his due, his fire for the game, to achieve and win things is remarkable considering he is on an incredibly highly paid retirement jaunt, is already extremely rich and has a fantastic legacy that this is going to make no difference to. He has the mentality of a very limited lower league journeyman who has somehow made a career out of football despite not being much better than a non league player, yet has the ability of an all time great, its a pretty rare combination

Quite possibly the first time Ronaldo has been compared to Jefferson Louis.