Championship 2018-19

[perthblue02]

On 23/07/2018 at 03:57, scotchrover said:

It makes you wonder why the FA haven’t changed the laws around youth players, with how poorly they manage their youth set up. However, I’m starting to wonder why we bother with ours, after the announcement to move Scott Wharton out again. 

Probably the reason is that they are frightened to death of asking the Premier League if they can

[JacknOry]

Just now, K-Hod said:

Seems unlikely, but yeah, it should do.

The expression that always comes to mind with him 'If you think everyone else is the problem, it's probably you'.

SC just expects to be able to jump into a job at the top without working lower leagues, being an assistant somewhere or making any effort whatsoever. This is obviously the next step after coaching at Arsenal, taking his badges and then his role with Belgium. Still a risky appointment in my opinion but he deserves a crack at management somewhere - same cannot be said for the biggest ego in London.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

1 hour ago, DE. said:

I'd stick with Bruce too. As a pundit Henry basically came across as a French Alan Shearer, just stating the obvious repeatedly. Although there was also this moment:

But who knows, it could work out for him. Or it could end up like Zola at Birmingham.  

Zola at Big Club went through my mind as well.

[perthblue02]

14 hours ago, Stuart said:

Just proves that money talks.

Does anyone know if Sky pays for policing for live games?

Doubt it ,think it will be the same as non TV games, which I believe is at the tax payers expense unless police enter the ground then costed accordingly.

Some figures on policing of games in various divisions on @FSF_FairCop twitter timeline

BBC article on policing in football https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-44871578

[perthblue02]

Details of the new Football League highlights show

https://www.efl.com/news/2018/july/quest-sign-up-dean-ashton-and-ian-holloway-for-new-efl-highlights-show/

[Bigdoggsteel]

10 minutes ago, perthblue02 said:

Details of the new Football League highlights show

https://www.efl.com/news/2018/july/quest-sign-up-dean-ashton-and-ian-holloway-for-new-efl-highlights-show/

Decent line-up. I like Holloway and Ashton 

[SBlue]

Ugh. I find Holloway the definition of a gobshite. Hopefully he'll win me round.

[K-Hod]

I've never understood why people buzz off him so much, I find him incredibly annoying,  me!

[SBlue]

It's cos he acts the clown. People love that for some reason...

 BoJo for example.

[DE.]

55 minutes ago, K-Hod said:

I've never understood why people buzz off him so much, I find him incredibly annoying,  me!

Same here. Comes across as an utter buffoon - and it's a shame, as when it comes to football I think he has a solid handle on the game and how to build a half-decent team. You wouldn't think it from listening to him though.

[Oldgregg86]

I like Holloway. It is an entertainment business after all

[Rogerb]

Stoke sign Tom Ince from Huddersfield for 10 M rising to 12 M bonkers!

[roversfan99]

Just now, Rogerb said:

Stoke sign Tom Ince from Huddersfield for 10 M rising to 12 M bonkers!

Think hes a good signing at this level. The market is what it is. 

Stoke I think will win the title. McLean im not as sure about.

[islander200]

Derby in for Marriott. Been impressed with Derby's buisness so far

[Sparks Rover]

3 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Think hes a good signing at this level. The market is what it is. 

Stoke I think will win the title. McLean im not as sure about.

Not sure about the manager at Stoke.  I think they will start badly, sack him and then end up with a decent manager.

[skous18]

Does anyone know if the tickets for the Ipswich game have been sold out? Cant seem to get any online. Should i give the office a call?

[Mattyblue]

They'll have plenty, ring them.

Looking at the club's Twitter it seems that the online ticketing site has been playing up for weeks - Waggott's never going to get his bonus for hitting the stretch target for ST sales at this rate!

Edited July 25, 2018 by Mattyblue

[JHRover]

Just now, Mattyblue said:

They'll have plenty, ring them.

Looking at the club's Twitter it seems that the online ticketing site has been playing up for weeks - Waggott's never going to get his bonus for hitting the stretch target for ST sales at this rate!

The stadium plan on the season ticket section of the website has been out of order for weeks. The club were aware of it yet still hasn't been fixed. Meanwhile the stadium plan for the Liverpool and Everton games is working. Makes me wonder whether they want it fixed as when it is people can count the number of tickets sold, and we know they aren't keen on that information being readily available.

Waggott reckoned last week we could shift another 1500 season tickets at full price on the back of incoming signings. If he thinks a couple of teenagers on loan from Southampton and City are going to get people queuing on Nuttall Street for tickets he's very much mistaken.

[skous18]

Wow, very amateurish. Gave them a call and got my tickets ordered. Hope we sign a player or two (or 5) before the game

[Tugay's Right Foot]

Some of the big ones like Derby and Villa are going to have untested managers. Hopefully it ends in tears, for our own sake ?

[Bigdoggsteel]

12 minutes ago, Tugay's Right Foot said:

Some of the big ones like Derby and Villa are going to have untested managers. Hopefully it ends in tears, for our own sake ?

Just reading about Villa there, about to sack their manager 10 days before the season starts and window closes. Absolutely crazy stuff

[Tugay's Right Foot]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

Just reading about Villa there, about to sack their manager 10 days before the season starts and window closes. Absolutely crazy stuff

Well, they have a legendary player in Henry coming in...not a legendary manager mind

[Bigdoggsteel]

2 minutes ago, Tugay's Right Foot said:

Well, they have a legendary player in Henry coming in...not a legendary manager mind

Ya, with 10 days til the season starts. Messy 

[Tugay's Right Foot]

Just now, Bigdoggsteel said:

Ya, with 10 days til the season starts. Messy 

Hope it’s all good for us ?

[Bigdoggsteel]

Just now, Tugay's Right Foot said:

Hope it’s all good for us ?

1 down, 22 more to go ?