[Archived] Michael Appleton - New Rovers Manager

[Mike E]

I'm quite happy to post on here that my last discussion with Mr SS was based around nutrition and the benefits a proper program could bring to the players. I was stupid enough to send him details of a program I spent considerable time putting together for my old club (6months) amid a plethora of promises by Shebby to get the square route of Kean. Am i bitter? yes that program was worth thousands and it's yet another reason I will never get on board with the current rulers as lies & deceit seem to be the norm. it's all stark contrast to the time I met JW and was then offered work at the academy, which I declined. When I compare my experiences with both regimes I have to say what we have now is but a speck of dust in comparison as fans were valued and all promises kept.

At the end of the day I shouldn't have sent through what I did, but with Rovers the heart is involved and as always it clouds my judgement.

Wow, he has treated you like crap tbh. Just out of interest, if Appleton approached you directly, would you offer your advice again or has the shebby experience tainted your view of the whole club admin?

[thenodrog]

I'm quite happy to post on here that my last discussion with Mr SS was based around nutrition and the benefits a proper program could bring to the players. I was stupid enough to send him details of a program I spent considerable time putting together for my old club (6months) amid a plethora of promises by Shebby to get the square route of Kean. Am i bitter? yes that program was worth thousands and it's yet another reason I will never get on board with the current rulers as lies & deceit seem to be the norm. it's all stark contrast to the time I met JW and was then offered work at the academy, which I declined. When I compare my experiences with both regimes I have to say what we have now is but a speck of dust in comparison as fans were valued and all promises kept.

Is there not a legal issue there Majiball? Presumably you were paid for that work by your pald club? If so did you have the right (legal or moral) to present it buckshee to a rival?

[Majiball]

Wow, he has treated you like crap tbh. Just out of interest, if Appleton approached you directly, would you offer your advice again or has the shebby experience tainted your view of the whole club admin?

All I want is for Rovers to be a success.

Is there not a legal issue there Majiball? Presumably you were paid for that work by your pald club? If so did you have the right (legal or moral) to present it buckshee to a rival?

My contract contains a clause that says I am the sole owner of anything I produce.

[thenodrog]

My contract contains a clause that says I am the sole owner of anything I produce.

This is a very difficult area of the law. Legally you were Ok. How about morally?

[Majiball]

So legally you are covered. Morally?

The club are fully aware I have sold it to three clubs and several rugby clubs. Given what they paid me and what I helped deliver I feel they have done very well out of my tenure.

[yoda]

This is a very difficult area of the law. Legally you were Ok. How about morally?

The law and morals don't go together Theno

[47er]

If you're as well qualified and experienced as that, you have no chance of employment/gratitude from Venkys!

[tomphil]

If you're as well qualified and experienced as that, you have no chance of employment/gratitude from Venkys!

Correct ! If he'd have scribbled it down on the back of an old screwed up paper bag and told SS he'd consult for a tenner a time then there'd be a 3yr contract on the table

[Gav]

Just noticed that. Coming from you I'll take that as a compliment. Wrong on Allardyce, wrong on Berg, constantly rewriting history and contradicting yourself, and roll out the insults every time someone except you expresses a negative opinion. Did it even register that I was 1 of 4 people that said the same thing as well? You're the only joke around here.

i wasn't wrong on Allardyce or Berg, I've not changed my opinion on either, unlike you who changes his name when the going gets tough

[rovers11]

First major departure? http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=4102

[Kelbo]

I did tell you a couple of weeks back he was going back to Turkey!!!

Will need to replace though, with both he and King unavailable, we are going to struggle up top and wide!

[G Somerset Rover]

It's a strange one as a couple of weeks ago I'd have been happy to see the back of the bloke. But in the past few games he's been one of our better performers. We'd definitely need a replacement should he depart, as we can't rely on Best to stay fit.

[rovers11]

It would be a shame as he's been one of our best players since Appleton came in.

It would be a shame as he's been one of our best players since Appleton came in. Would like to see Cameron Jerome and a pacy winger, someone like Pennant, come in if Kazim is to depart.

[Tom]

Cheer for the insight maj very interesting bud

[neophox]

Kazim to leave. I Think Bentley will replace.

[tomphil]

He did say a while ago on his twitter that January can't come soon enough. He obviously knew something. Unless they are trying to get Rovers to offer him a contract.

[Tyke87]

Isn't his wife meant to be having a baby soonish too ?

[sparky12]

As much as he can frustrate and throw his toys out the pram I hope he doesn't leave, he has that something about him, when he's in the mood he's fired up for it and has definitely been a help to Rhodes imo! Think Jordan would suffer without him

[rovers11]

Id have mixed feeling about Kaz leaving. On his day, a real handful. But can be atrocious and has a bad attitude.

Id ship him out and bring in Cameron Jerome.

[Majiball]

i wonder how Rochina would do up top (not in the hole) with Rhodes, I've always fancied him as an out and out striker.

[Doug]

Do you get the feeling he was only here until Best was ready?

[A cup of beans]

Id have mixed feeling about Kaz leaving. On his day, a real handful. But can be atrocious and has a bad attitude.

Id ship him out and bring in Cameron Jerome.

3 goals 3 assists proves he only played to his potential on rare occassions. No big loss if he goes, but a word of caution, Turkish football sites love a good rumour to spark discussion.

[m1st]

Gordon Lee, can you imagine this lot (our fans) with Lee. Handpicked players who he knew could mesh and perform as a winning unit. Most of them quite unremarkable players individually. I can hear the moans and groans of this MB as he went and got the likes of Hawkins, Hickman, Beamo, Graeme Oates. If Appleton can do likewise that would be awesome, it's not about the individual player, it's his part of something bigger. If Appleton brings in a player from say League one, if he performs as part of a cohesive unit, who cares? There are some good stories of players like this currently plying their trade in our top flight. If Appleton can hodge podge together a team of unremarkables like Lee and have them perform likewise then that's great isn't it.

+1

Spot on, USABlue.

[thenodrog]

The law and morals don't go together Theno

They do if he wants to work for the first club again Yoda.

It's a strange one as a couple of weeks ago I'd have been happy to see the back of the bloke. But in the past few games he's been one of our better performers. We'd definitely need a replacement should he depart, as we can't rely on Best to stay fit.

Maybe his agent had arranged for a scout or two to watch him?

[PAFELL]

Do you get the feeling he was only here until Best was ready?

According to Andy Cryer it has taken the club by surprise. You would have thought Rovers would have to terminate the loan agreement first.