Current Staff Really? Why?

[Sarge]

Backroom staff to increase in size ....https://www.Oxfordm**l.co.uk/sport/...planning-backroom-additions-at-oxford-united/

silly of me to think it was the playing squad that needed adding to ?

 

[Sarge]

 

[Paul Cannell]

If Tiger (and partners).........

Holy fuck, Pete. You reckon Waitrose is sponsoring us now?

 

[Berliner]

As per usual from KR there: "We're planning a big signing/a good striker/a free agent/new staff, but nothing's confirmed yet."
Setting himself up for disappointment as always.

 

[Gary Baldi]

So appointing a Director of Football?

 

[Paul Cannell]

Beggars belief that Tigger's letting KR restructure the management almost as soon as he's (KR's) fucked up the squad recruitment.

 

[Ox4Eva]

Maybe they are moving Faz on!

 

[mooro]

Indeed. If Tiger (and partners) have the money to increase the backroom team, let's hope they have enough dosh left to bring some players in too. A decent striker or two, perhaps?

Is there a transfer window for backroom people?

 

[Navegante]

As per usual from KR there: "We're planning a big signing/a good striker/a free agent/new staff, but nothing's confirmed yet."
Setting himself up for disappointment as always.

KR continues to muddle up the business mantra "under promise, over deliver"

 

[mooro]

Maybe they are moving Faz on!

Wishful thinking - although the emergence of Long on Tuesday indicates something has shifted in that regard - not one of Faz's favourites I understand...

 

[Foley]

Maybe they are moving Faz on!

I was surprised that they didn't do this when Derry was appointed.

 

[Marked Ox]

I'll wait and see what actually happens and what positions are being created before making any judgements.

 

[Oufcrealist]

I was surprised that they didn't do this when Derry was appointed.

Yes. Almost like giving your back up keeper a new contract, then not playing him but bringing in an emergency loan keeper!

 

[Deleted member 222]

I'll wait and see what actually happens and what positions are being created before making any judgements.

How dare you be rational! Do you not realise that we must moan about everything that comes out of the club and especially if KR has said it?!

 

[mooro]

Yes. Almost like giving your back up keeper a new contract, then not playing him but bringing in an emergency loan keeper!

Plus having another promising younger chap on the staff that instead of promoting you send off to the U23s

 

[Paul Cannell]

Now now. Stop judging KR on what he's done. Mr Wig'll flip.

 

[WokinghamYellow]

seems likely its a DOF role rather than a coaching role

 

[Foley]

Yes. Almost like giving your back up keeper a new contract, then not playing him but bringing in an emergency loan keeper!

Who have him a new contract?
It sounded at the forum in not so many words that Stevens is not considered as good enough at the moment.

 

[Common Villager]

Who have him a new contract?
It sounded at the forum in not so many words that Stevens is not considered as good enough at the moment.

Think they're referring to Shearer.

 

[Jerome'SAle]

Definitely director of football now that tiger's vetoed the Maynard signing.

 

[mooro]

Who have him a new contract?
It sounded at the forum in not so many words that Stevens is not considered as good enough at the moment.

I got that impression from reading the notes of the forum, which I find surprising as he has always had excellent reviews wherever he has been up until now, which although at lower levels, does not serve as evidence that he cannot cut it at our level... Of course I'm not at training, and who knows whether there has been a dip in form this season, but I was very surprised to hear KR say that.


PS - the new contract was Shearer not Stevens.

 

[Sarge]

I got that impression from reading the notes of the forum, which I find surprising as he has always had excellent reviews wherever he has been up until now, which although at lower levels, does not serve as evidence that he cannot cut it at our level... Of course I'm not at training, and who knows whether there has been a dip in form this season, but I was very surprised to hear KR say that.


PS - the new contract was Shearer not Stevens.

He, young Jack Stevens, did exceptionally well on loan to Oxford City, during part of last season, especially if the televised fa cup match v Notts County was any indicator .... before KRs arrival though, so he (KR) wont be that aware of that particular stage in Jack's development?

 

[Deleted member 222]

Now now. Stop judging KR on what he's done. Mr Wig'll flip.

1) KR hasn't done anything yet.
2) The constant moaning and negativity about every little detail really is getting boring.
3) Did fans really expect this season to be plain sailing and a smooth start?

 

[Paul Cannell]

Didn't expect to be in a relegation scrap with a squad selected by throwing darts at a board. Did Robinson not do that? Does Tiger like that?

 

[mooro]

He, young Jack Stevens, did exceptionally well on loan to Oxford City, during part of last season, especially if the televised fa cup match v Notts County was any indicator .... before KRs arrival though, so he (KR) wont be that aware of that particular stage in Jack's development?

......and the same at Tamworth for the second half of the season too.
Hope he isnt going to be another Faz victim

 

[Sarge]

......and the same at Tamworth for the second half of the season too.
Hope he isnt going to be another Faz victim

me too !

 

[oufcbenjyp]

“We want to make this as professional as possible and that’s got to be our objective.”

Those are KR’s words but I don’t see him backing this up with actions. Antics on the touchline, some interesting post match interviews, odd man management comments (Cameron Norman) and a stint in the stands already.

I don’t see him as the man to bring professionalism to the club. For that I would point to someone like Appleton. KR seems to be the ‘shoot from the hip’ type.

I think I’ve seen enough now to say that he’s not the one for us, let him and us move on.

 

[Deleted member 222]

“We want to make this as professional as possible and that’s got to be our objective.”

Those are KR’s words but I don’t see him backing this up with actions. Antics on the touchline, some interesting post match interviews, odd man management comments (Cameron Norman) and a stint in the stands already.

I don’t see him as the man to bring professionalism to the club. For that I would point to someone like Appleton. KR seems to be the ‘shoot from the hip’ type.

I think I’ve seen enough now to say that he’s not the one for us, let him and us move on.

Again, I'm not too sure what people's issues with his comments regarding Norman are? He would of spoken to the player about why he wasn't in the squad and no doubt told him what he expects him to do to get back in the side.

It's not like today's article in the paper will be the first time Norman has been made aware of Robinson's feelings.

We also don't know what sort of character Norman is. This might be a beneficial kick up the a**e to him.

 

[oufcbenjyp]

Again, I'm not too sure what people's issues with his comments regarding Norman are? He would of spoken to the player about why he wasn't in the squad and no doubt told him what he expects him to do to get back in the side.

It's not like today's article in the paper will be the first time Norman has been made aware of Robinson's feelings.

We also don't know what sort of character Norman is. This might be a beneficial kick up the a**e to him.

It’s this comment, ‘We didn’t think his (Norman’s) performances have been great recently.’

It’s one thing telling him personally, it’s another thing telling the Oxford Mail. I don’t recall Appleton ever publically criticising an individual over their performance on the pitch.

 

[ubermeistervonmeat]

Spot on - maybe Norman's performances have not been "great" recently but Mr Robinson's have been pretty dire all season