"KR talks a good game but doesn't live up to promises".I have read comments from Charlton supporters that KR talks a good game, but doesnt live up to promises etc, but I'm going to quietly ignore that as sour grapes.
In the end, out of all of the names that we were linked with at various points over the last two months, we have ended up with one of, if not best of the bunch and for that we have to thank Tiger - whether he was first choice or not (and I can see KR being the wow appointment from Tigers point of view (higher placed team, experience at this level, relative success at this level, previously tipped for greater things, etc - not to mention the may take a few days to sort out, you'll understand why when its done comment).
This certainly puts Tiger into credit in my book, after that rather chaotic start!
As I've said elsewhere, rely on the current staff at first, but he has to be making his own decisions regarding the future and contracts etc,
Does this mean a return to traditional scouting of players? Or will we continue to look to buy young talent that we can sell on?
Or a bit of both perhaps? Since we’ve made a lot of money selling Lundstram, Roofe, O’Dowda etc, I think it would be disappointing to lose that part of the business and just rely on tried-and-tested but not sellable players.
Josh Magennis out of contract in the summer at Charlton. He’s pretty much a good version of Obika - not prolific but a terrific hold up player. Go get ‘im, Karl!
Cunningly swerved the “will you stick around if we get relegated?” question, saying that he hadn’t come here to manage in League 2, which I suppose means he’s approaching it with an attitude of relegation not even being an option, but didn’t really answer the question.
That aside, I thought he came across very well, likeable character who also has a clear idea of how it is he wants to run the team and play (structure of Irish pre-season trip, loves wingers, one man up top with the number 10 also functioning as an aggressive attacker and getting 3 or 4 players in the box when the ball gets crossed in there).
He seems a driven character, and I feel he will work his hardest at OUFC both for the club and for his own sake. He’s young and has ambitions of getting back out of this league. To do that he’ll either have to take us there with him, or do well enough with us to catch the eye of Championship teams. Either is a step forward from where we currently are.
I’m not calling him the messiah, but I see exciting times ahead.
Could be quite a party!!Pre season in Ireland. He came over as organised, knowledgeable, determined and someone who has his own way of doing things and won't easily sway from that.
I think James Henry looks very well suited to the no.10 role, and KR said that he turned the game when he came on in the win against Charlton, even thinking it was him that scored the winner, but from reading the article in the OM today, where Henry talks of his relationship with Jackett and how they understand each other, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see him head off to Pompey in the summer. Would be a great shame in my opinion, now that we’re finally seeing him at his best, in his preferred positionHopefully KR will have a chat to Rothwell for him to be the #10.
Give him the responsibility of the role, get him on a new contract. Did I read KR tried to sign Rothwell previously? Or just chat on here!?
I think James Henry looks very well suited to the no.10 role, and JC said that he turned the game when he came on in the win against Charlton, even thinking it was him that scored the winner, but from reading the article in the OM today, where Henry talks of his relationship with Jackett and how they understand each other, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see him head off to Pompey in the summer. Would be a great shame in my opinion, now that we’re finally seeing him at his best, in his preferred position
I mean I hate to test fate but we aren't exactly in the drop zone/bottom 4. So all being well others have more serious concerns.Cunningly swerved the “will you stick around if we get relegated?” question, saying that he hadn’t come here to manage in League 2, which I suppose means he’s approaching it with an attitude of relegation not even being an option, but didn’t really answer the question.
That aside, I thought he came across very well, likeable character who also has a clear idea of how it is he wants to run the team and play (structure of Irish pre-season trip, loves wingers, one man up top with the number 10 also functioning as an aggressive attacker and getting 3 or 4 players in the box when the ball gets crossed in there).
He seems a driven character, and I feel he will work his hardest at OUFC both for the club and for his own sake. He’s young and has ambitions of getting back out of this league. To do that he’ll either have to take us there with him, or do well enough with us to catch the eye of Championship teams. Either is a step forward from where we currently are.
I’m not calling him the messiah, but I see exciting times ahead.
Yeah I was more remaking on his ability to swerve than his lack of concern about a relegation dogfight.I mean I hate to test fate but we aren't exactly in the drop zone/bottom 4. So all being well others have more serious concerns.
Ok ..it certainly showed a fair bit of confidenceYeah I was more remaking on his ability to swerve than his lack of concern about a relegation dogfight.I mean I hate to test fate but we aren't exactly in the drop zone/bottom 4. So all being well others have more serious concerns.
Yep, Rothwell and Henry are both good finishers, and Robinson’s says he expects his no.10 to be an attacker more than a midfielder who’ll chip in with 10-15 goals a season. Roofe being his perfect example of what he expects, saying it’s his job to find the next Roofe. Interesting times ahead!Quite agree with Henry. Has been our best player for a few months now.
Still think Rothwell is well suited to the role. Can carry the ball, decent passing, also consider him one of our best finishers
Yep, Rothwell and Henry are both good finishers, and Robinson’s says he expects his no.10 to be an attacker more than a midfielder who’ll chip in with 10-15 goals a season. Roofe being his perfect example of what he expects, saying it’s his job to find the next Roofe. Interesting times ahead!
Now Tiger is here could we not go back for him in the summer?McAleny would have been ideal for him for the no.10.
Yep, Rothwell and Henry are both good finishers, and Robinson’s says he expects his no.10 to be an attacker more than a midfielder who’ll chip in with 10-15 goals a season. Roofe being his perfect example of what he expects, saying it’s his job to find the next Roofe. Interesting times ahead!
I doubt he would want to come south.Now Tiger is here could we not go back for him in the summer?
I reckon that he was trying to not come across as too cocky, but reckons there is virtually no chance of going down. Indeed he was more talking about having a good end to the season and looking to come half way. He knows the Division very well and knows our players and I think that he is looking forward positively.Cunningly swerved the “will you stick around if we get relegated?” question, saying that he hadn’t come here to manage in League 2, which I suppose means he’s approaching it with an attitude of relegation not even being an option, but didn’t really answer the question.
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I’m not calling him the messiah, but I see exciting times ahead.