Tony Mowbray Discussion

[AllRoverAsia]

1 hour ago, perthblue02 said:

Are we there yet

 

[PeteJD13]

4 minutes ago, AllRoverAsia said:

 

more chance of platting fog

[oldjamfan1]

31 minutes ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

TBF @oldjamfan1confirmed he'd heard similar

I certainly don't claim to be 'ITK' at all but shortly after the final whistle yesterday I received a text from someone extremely close to the club - not the playing or coaching side - who doesn't normally gossip (he can't afford to, it would cost him his job) who, unsolicited, told me that Waggott had been instructed to act. All this talk of being sacked today and announced at 3pm didn't come from me, I didn't hear any specifics at all.

However, I am very confident that something is happening in relation to the manager, but people posting "Its not happening is it?" every 5 minutes on here doesn't help alleviate the general twitchiness that fans are feeling just now.

Was it wrong of me to share that info? Maybe. But that's partly what I thought these message boards were designed for.

 

Edited April 6, 2021 by oldjamfan1

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Just now, oldjamfan1 said:

I certainly don't claim to be 'ITK' at all but shortly after the final whistle yesterday I received a text from someone extremely close to the club - not the playing side - who doesn't normally gossip (he can't afford to, it would cost him his job) who, unsolicited, told me that Waggott had been instructed to act. All this talk of being sacked today and announced at 3pm didn't come from me, I didn't hear any specifics at all.

However, I am very confident that something is happening in relation to the manager, but people posting "Its not happening is it?" every 5 minutes on here doesn't help alleviate the general twitchiness that fans are feeling just now.

Was it wrong of me to share that info? Maybe. But that's partly what I thought these message boards were designed for.

 

Thanks for the context. No criticism from me. I'd rather hear it than not, I was just pointing out that it wasn't just Mercer who was hearing rumours of Mowbray's departure.  

 

[phili]

4 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

I certainly don't claim to be 'ITK' at all but shortly after the final whistle yesterday I received a text from someone extremely close to the club - not the playing side - who doesn't normally gossip (he can't afford to, it would cost him his job) who, unsolicited, told me that Waggott had been instructed to act. All this talk of being sacked today and announced at 3pm didn't come from me, I didn't hear any specifics at all.

However, I am very confident that something is happening in relation to the manager, but people posting "Its not happening is it?" every 5 minutes on here doesn't help alleviate the general twitchiness that fans are feeling just now.

Was it wrong of me to share that info? Maybe. But that's partly what I thought these message boards were designed for.

 

It might be they want a replacement lined up similar to Bowyer and Coyle dismissals before they move.

[Wegerleswiggle]

1 minute ago, phili said:

It might be they want a replacement lined up similar to Bowyer and Coyle dismissals before they move.

Maybe the replacement has already been lined up for the summer and they are trying to get him in now. 

[DE.]

7 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

I certainly don't claim to be 'ITK' at all but shortly after the final whistle yesterday I received a text from someone extremely close to the club - not the playing side - who doesn't normally gossip (he can't afford to, it would cost him his job) who, unsolicited, told me that Waggott had been instructed to act. All this talk of being sacked today and announced at 3pm didn't come from me, I didn't hear any specifics at all.

However, I am very confident that something is happening in relation to the manager, but people posting "Its not happening is it?" every 5 minutes on here doesn't help alleviate the general twitchiness that fans are feeling just now.

Was it wrong of me to share that info? Maybe. But that's partly what I thought these message boards were designed for.

 

It's not a problem for you or anybody else to share info on here. Keeps the place lively.

[oldjamfan1]

3 minutes ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

Thanks for the context. No criticism from me. I'd rather hear it than not, I was just pointing out that it wasn't just Mercer who was hearing rumours of Mowbray's departure.  

 

Aye, I think Merce is suffering from the 'boy who cried wolf' syndrome :)

[dallydally]

Just now, Wegerleswiggle said:

Maybe the replacement has already been lined up for the summer and they are trying to get him in now. 

These dreams get bigger by the second! 🤕🤕🤕🤕

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

Just now, oldjamfan1 said:

Aye, I think Merce is suffering from the 'boy who cried wolf' syndrome 🙂

Exactly. 

[arbitro]

3 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

Aye, I think Merce is suffering from the 'boy who cried wolf' syndrome 🙂

If you throw enough darts you will eventually hit the bullseye.

😁😁😁😁😁

[Hasta]

17 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

Was it wrong of me to share that info? Maybe. But that's partly what I thought these message boards were designed for.

I'm glad people post this stuff if genuine. At least you've now clarified your source to some degree. perfectly fine with this. Made for more interesting reading this morning.

It's annoying when people post rumours as fact, when they've actually got them from @bullshitboy1875 on twitter, in a bid just to look to be first with the news on the off chance it happens. 

However past experience tells me that even rumours from sources 'inside the club' invariably don't come off. Praying this one does.

Edited April 6, 2021 by Hasta

[oldjamfan1]

1 minute ago, Hasta said:

I'm glad people post this stuff if genuine. At least you've now clarified your source to some degree. perfectly fine with this. Made for more interesting reading this morning.

It's annoying when people post rumours as fact, when they've actually got them from @bullshitboy1875 on twitter, in a bid just to look to be first with the news on the off chance it happens. 

However past experience tells me that even rumours from sources 'inside the club' invariably don't come off. Praying this one does.

100% mate. There's a chasm between 'been instructed to act' and 'sacking Mowbray' and as they say, its the hope that kills you!

[windymiller7]

Personally, I like hearing little tit bits of rumours no matter where they're from.

I'm a big boy now & I'll make my own decisions on whether or not to take them with a pinch of salt. Usually this is based on who they're from. Some I will ignore as they don't have a particularly good record, others I will take more notice of as they either have a good record or don't generally post rumours.

I don't see what calling people out achieves.  If you don't like it, scroll past & move on.

Keep posting anything you hear & I'll apply my own filters. 👍

[rovers11]

I appreciate posters sharing news that they've heard as that's what a forum is all about. I'm sure it's all posted in good faith but I'm pretty certain TM will still be here come the final game of the season. 

Our club is way down the priority list of the owners and acting now would add to their list of problems. It's easier for them to do nothing at all and carry on as usual. The summer may be when a change is made but I think its pie in the sky to think anything will happen before then sadly. 

I hope I'm wrong. 

 

[Hasta]

3 minutes ago, windymiller7 said:

I don't see what calling people out achieves.  If you don't like it, scroll past & move on.

 

Yeah. But if you keep continually posting rumours that have no sources, and have a terrible track record of doing this in the past, of course you can expect to be called out.

If they don't like being called out, stop posting them. It's a messageboard and peoples posts can be questioned.

Edited April 6, 2021 by Hasta

[chaddyrovers]

With People with info and even little tit bits of rumours. 

So please posting them @oldjamfan1, @Mercer, @J*B, @Bbrovers2288 and any others I've missed out. 

[lraC]

30 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

I certainly don't claim to be 'ITK' at all but shortly after the final whistle yesterday I received a text from someone extremely close to the club - not the playing or coaching side - who doesn't normally gossip (he can't afford to, it would cost him his job) who, unsolicited, told me that Waggott had been instructed to act. All this talk of being sacked today and announced at 3pm didn't come from me, I didn't hear any specifics at all.

However, I am very confident that something is happening in relation to the manager, but people posting "Its not happening is it?" every 5 minutes on here doesn't help alleviate the general twitchiness that fans are feeling just now.

Was it wrong of me to share that info? Maybe. But that's partly what I thought these message boards were designed for.

 

I think I might well have the access to the same person.

As it happens, I haven't asked him, but I would be very surprised if he doesn't know something.

Happy to call or text him, if we don't hear anything, by later today.

[roversfan99]

30 minutes ago, oldjamfan1 said:

I certainly don't claim to be 'ITK' at all but shortly after the final whistle yesterday I received a text from someone extremely close to the club - not the playing side - who doesn't normally gossip (he can't afford to, it would cost him his job) who, unsolicited, told me that Waggott had been instructed to act. All this talk of being sacked today and announced at 3pm didn't come from me, I didn't hear any specifics at all.

However, I am very confident that something is happening in relation to the manager, but people posting "Its not happening is it?" every 5 minutes on here doesn't help alleviate the general twitchiness that fans are feeling just now.

Was it wrong of me to share that info? Maybe. But that's partly what I thought these message boards were designed for.

 

To clarify that I am not just trying to shut down any information being shared, this rumour does have meat on the bones without even needing to specify individuals, it has some context, and it also contains plenty of restraint. Whether I or anyone else choose to believe it is irrelevant, I appreciate that this is shared and it is a world away from "people have said" without any context whatsoever.

My personal opinion is that Mowbray will certainly finish the season and is likely to manage us into next season, and that the owners dont give a shit and probably dont even know where we are in the league. But I appreciate this sort of post nonetheless so thanks for sharing.

[chaddyrovers]

2 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

In what situation would I need to eat humble pie?

Part of my criticism regarding the tossers that own us is that they dont care enough to sack the manager you claim that I am defending!

 

When Mowbray has gone

Still going on and on. give it a rest. 

1 hour ago, Ulrich said:

I'll take that bet, I'm even willing to give you odds of 2/1.

What's your family fortune worth?

Nothing happens quickly in venkyland.

its was a joke

57 minutes ago, PeteJD13 said:

as soon as you do that people stop telling you info, sometimes you have to take it at face value things can be told in good faith and decisions can change

exactly Pete. Sometimes things change last minute or people change their mind cos of something or someone actions or opinion. Roversfan99 need to accept that and people cant always share their sources for a reason or reasons

44 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Howard_RV 

 

do you trust him?

[RoversClitheroe]

Just now, chaddyrovers said:

do you trust him?

I don't really trust many people tbf. Especially on a MB or Twitter. As I've probably never met anyone here or know anyone here.

[Ianrally]

1 hour ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

A Scott Of the Antarctic job - with hopefully a better ending. It is a bit chilly though!

Maybe hypnotise Mowbray and then tell him he’s Captain Oates. 

[chaddyrovers]

1 hour ago, Ewood Ace said:

Behind the scenes the club is rotten and needs a complete revamp. Get rid of Mowbray, Waggott, and Vdenus.  Get in a Director of Football (and put him on the board) who is in charge of overseeing football operations at boardroom level and also responsible for recruiting a new manager and his coaching staff. Get in a CEO by doing a proper interviewing process (although who is doing the interviewing is another worrying question) and appoint someone with no connections to anyone at the club. 

I agree with bring in a new CEO with no connections to anyone at the club or even promote Ian Slivester who is very experience in Football. He can't be any worst than Waggott and Shaw can he? 

Venkys should have had a director of football operations for years now. I am in favour of us appoint to oversee the football operations. He would be in charge of signing players, contracts and negotiations of transfers and players. Then appoint a head coach for on the field matters like Training and tactics. Its works at some EFL clubs and alot of European clubs have this same model.  

[PeteJD13]

13 minutes ago, lraC said:

I think I might well have the access to the same person.

As it happens, I haven't asked him, but I would be very surprised if he doesn't know something.

Happy to call or text him, if we don't hear anything, by later today.

nah don't wait ping them now!

[J*B]

28 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

With People with info and even little tit bits of rumours. 

So please posting them @oldjamfan1, @Mercer, @J*B, @Bbrovers2288 and any others I've missed out. 

I’ve heard nothing. And when I look back through history, Venkys seem to make quick decisions. I can’t think of another example where there’s a rumour prior to a significant announcement.