Mr_Maz 2,899 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Just now, TheJew said: True, maybe its the hotel and golf club they don't like. it's probably the Middlesbrough 18m away sign Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,952 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 5 minutes ago, TheJew said: Back onto transfer news... I was told earlier in the week we were hopeful of having a midfielder sign on Friday. I had assumed it was the lad who went to Bristol City, but looking at it was fella from Hull. He hasnt signed. Maybe the facilities are putting the players off. I think he got an offer from one of the Welsh clubs so is mulling over his options. Hopefully Warnock sways him, think he'd be a good pickup. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Snowblind 1,711 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) Surely it's more likely to be the club's philosophy and plans that's putting players off? A manager on a 1 year deal; who's to say they won't have to just upend their family's life after 1 season if the next guy doesn't fancy them? We've been on a consecutive downward spiral since relegation from the Premiership - we're no longer seen as promotion hopefuls elsewhere in the league. Clubs like QPR are at a similar level, but offer a life in London. We're not the attractive prospect we were. It's going to take something huge to change that. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't be trying for the best players we can afford and identify. Enough stuff at the wall and all that. Edited August 22, 2020 by Snowblind 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheJew 2,886 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Snowblind said: Surely it's more likely to be the club's philosophy and plans that's putting players off? A manager on a 1 year deal; who's to say they won't have to just upend their families life after 1 season if the next guy doesn't fancy them? We've been on a consecutive downward spiral since relegation from the Premiership - were no longer seen as promotion hopefuls elsewhere in the league. Clubs like QPR are at a similar level, but offer a life in London. We're not the attractive prospect we were. It's going to take something huge to change that. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't be trying for the best players we can afford and identify. Enough stuff at the wall and all that. Like a Spanish manager who knows a load of players not necessarily aware of the plight if MFC. Sorry. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,695 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 There's no project to sell really is there? Appointing warnock is so damn boring, unimaginative, uninspiring.. yes he's solid, yes he'll get us organised but why would a player come to us when a) we can't offer more money than other clubs and b) everything about us screams lack of ambition. I'm sorry to keep harping on and being so negative about warnock but it really is just a wasted, pointless year ahead. 9 Link to post Share on other sites
thatoldchestnut 583 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Just now, Neverbefore said: There's no project to sell really is there? Appointing warnock is so damn boring, unimaginative, uninspiring.. yes he's solid, yes he'll get us organised but why would a player come to us when a) we can't offer more money than other clubs and b) everything about us screams lack of ambition. I'm sorry to keep harping on and being so negative about warnock but it really is just a wasted, pointless year ahead. Not as wasted as last season 1 Link to post Share on other sites
diggerlad07 3,648 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: There's no project to sell really is there? Appointing warnock is so damn boring, unimaginative, uninspiring.. yes he's solid, yes he'll get us organised but why would a player come to us when a) we can't offer more money than other clubs and b) everything about us screams lack of ambition. I'm sorry to keep harping on and being so negative about warnock but it really is just a wasted, pointless year ahead. Excellent post and I couldn't agree more. If you add to it, that we survived by the skin of our teeth as well, that makes it even less attractive to join us. Warnock came in and did a great job I agree, but for me it was a negative appointment. I'm not saying if we had got Pearson or someone like that more players would of wanted to join us, but it would of put us in a better chance to recruit knowing there was a long term strategy Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,695 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Just now, thatoldchestnut said: Not as wasted as last season Doesn't make it any better though does it? At least last season had some unpredictability. Unfortunately it ended up as a ***show but.. Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,039 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,039 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Probably a bit rude of me...but I don't have the number for the Samaritans handy and we all know mistakes were made and it is up to us to not repeat them if we can...if a season of stability makes us more appealing to the next guy then maybe it is for the best than doing another 180 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,695 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 6 minutes ago, Old Codger said: Probably a bit rude of me...but I don't have the number for the Samaritans handy and we all know mistakes were made and it is up to us to not repeat them if we can...if a season of stability makes us more appealing to the next guy then maybe it is for the best than doing another 180 But thats exactly what this is, another 180! We went from attacking monk to organised stable pulis to attacking woodgate to organised stable warnock. This is the 4th 180 in 3 years. Its literally mental Link to post Share on other sites
Old Codger 3,039 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I give up...you win.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
mendieta420 988 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 The world is going into a massive recession and the club has very little income. If we have to tread water for a few years by signing a few NW old boys like Bamba then so be it. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
xathras 178 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, mendieta420 said: The world is going into a massive recession and the club has very little income. If we have to tread water for a few years by signing a few NW old boys like Bamba then so be it. well said. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
scotty189 925 Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Old Codger said: Probably a bit rude of me...but I don't have the number for the Samaritans handy and we all know mistakes were made and it is up to us to not repeat them if we can...if a season of stability makes us more appealing to the next guy then maybe it is for the best than doing another 180 The most successful and enjoyable times in recent years have been with a steady stable disciplined hard to beat team, under Karanka and McLaren. We need to get bavk to that. I personally loved watching us play like that knowing if we take the lead we're going to win the game, dominating the midfield and possession. This myth of everyone wants to see attacking Gung ho football is *** when u conceding goals for fun and getting beat every week, I just Wana win, steady and organized is the way to do this, warnock will do it for us. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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