For those who doubted him, called for him to go.
This is your chance to formally apologise
This is your chance to formally apologise
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Current Staff The Des Buckingham Apology Thread
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I’ll start.
I admit when the rumour mill started that Des was in contention, his lack of EFL experience worried me and I wanted another candidate.
He became manager, I of course wanted him to do well and prove me wrong.
Fast forward a few months and I admit I thought he was out of his depth. But am so glad to be proved wrong. I hated how toxic things were getting towards an OUFC fan.
Well done Des and sorry.
I admit when the rumour mill started that Des was in contention, his lack of EFL experience worried me and I wanted another candidate.
He became manager, I of course wanted him to do well and prove me wrong.
Fast forward a few months and I admit I thought he was out of his depth. But am so glad to be proved wrong. I hated how toxic things were getting towards an OUFC fan.
Well done Des and sorry.
unification
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@Cookie
@greatunclekip
@Wandering Yellow
@MustardYellow
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And especially @Leysboy because ‘players wanted someone else in the hot seat’.
You’re up.
@greatunclekip
@Wandering Yellow
@MustardYellow
@Royalstandard74
And especially @Leysboy because ‘players wanted someone else in the hot seat’.
You’re up.
unification
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I hope you are checking names off
Oh, I haven’t got to 12-13 March posts yet on the ‘Des Buckingham’ thread. There will be plenty more to be added!
There’s a chance for others to hand themselves in before then though.
Eric Blair
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The emotion of Des at the victory was a sight to behold.
greatunclekip
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Oh I am only too happy to apologise.
Sincerely too. A few months back I honestly couldn’t see a way back, the tactics were off, the performances were dreadful, game plans were a thing other teams did, and Des looked utterly beaten.
I have genuinely never wanted an appointment to work as much as Des, I really like him and the history, but I just thought it was one step too far.
It’s been incredible the turnaround, but the biggest thing is Des himself. He has a huge presence now, owns the technical area, and that carries through to the team.
I have learnt a very valuable lesson around patience.
I’m absolutely delighted for him.
Sincerely too. A few months back I honestly couldn’t see a way back, the tactics were off, the performances were dreadful, game plans were a thing other teams did, and Des looked utterly beaten.
I have genuinely never wanted an appointment to work as much as Des, I really like him and the history, but I just thought it was one step too far.
It’s been incredible the turnaround, but the biggest thing is Des himself. He has a huge presence now, owns the technical area, and that carries through to the team.
I have learnt a very valuable lesson around patience.
I’m absolutely delighted for him.
Grumpy Git
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I bet they were all at Wembley cheering the crap manager!
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Pete Burrett
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I was definitely a fence sitter, not willing to applaud or criticise the appointment..
Today I'm obviously delighted Des is here. Championship fixture list for 2024/25 looks significantly more attractive than League One 2023/24!
Today I'm obviously delighted Des is here. Championship fixture list for 2024/25 looks significantly more attractive than League One 2023/24!
Eric Blair
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My best mate is a Wednesday fan. He was critical of Des but sent me an apology yesterday which I post below for the hell of it:
I owe Des an apology, genuinely thought he was out of his depth- especially after you got hammered by this lot. He must feel so great right now
I owe Des an apology, genuinely thought he was out of his depth- especially after you got hammered by this lot. He must feel so great right now
Corbo
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I remember defending him in the early days when we weren’t playing particularly great but plodding along. I felt he needed more time and patience to get going but then I was incredibly disappointed and hurting after the Bolton 5-0, because it was so awful I wouldn’t have been too bothered if he had walked, things had got quite toxic as mentioned.
I am so so glad he didn’t and I can’t thank him enough for what has happened since, absolute masterclass in setting the team up to be so hard to beat. What a guy, he deserves all the accolades.
I am so so glad he didn’t and I can’t thank him enough for what has happened since, absolute masterclass in setting the team up to be so hard to beat. What a guy, he deserves all the accolades.
Northernyellow
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Full on apology from me. I really wanted him to succeed. I thought the 'PE Teacher' jibes were just stupid. But I was getting increasingly concerned. After the Bolton 0-5, I thought he'd have to go. Very pleased to find out I was completely wrong!
Steve Gilbert
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@dickwalton1964 will be along shortly, as soon as he finishes apologising to Josh Murphy 
@JimSmith2 not heard from you for a while, everything ok?
@JimSmith2 not heard from you for a while, everything ok?
I felt after Bolton there was an inevitability about it and all that was keeping him in the job was compensation the club didn’t want to part with. It didn’t seem like there was any hope for him beyond that game as the team looked absolutely defeated, rudderless and disengaged and I remember the post match like it was yesterday - it was a miserable night.
Just what happened after that game, the conversations had, only he and the players know. I can’t remember a turnaround anywhere in football recently quite like this one. Bolton had been building up to that moment for 2 seasons and we’ve done them over even with all the challenges we faced and still have within the squad - not least the fact we’ve had one striker all season!!!
I will at least be right about one thing, I did say the Bolton result could be the most vital one of our season and wouldn’t it be just football to meet them in the play offs for revenge… This game has a habit of throwing these stories up and this promotion isn’t far off a miracle from where we were in February.
I’m not sorry for how I felt at the time as I say what I see, but I do now wish I’d been a little more open to the possibility he might turn it around. Lesson learned.
Just what happened after that game, the conversations had, only he and the players know. I can’t remember a turnaround anywhere in football recently quite like this one. Bolton had been building up to that moment for 2 seasons and we’ve done them over even with all the challenges we faced and still have within the squad - not least the fact we’ve had one striker all season!!!
I will at least be right about one thing, I did say the Bolton result could be the most vital one of our season and wouldn’t it be just football to meet them in the play offs for revenge… This game has a habit of throwing these stories up and this promotion isn’t far off a miracle from where we were in February.
I’m not sorry for how I felt at the time as I say what I see, but I do now wish I’d been a little more open to the possibility he might turn it around. Lesson learned.
