Guest fudge Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/tony-mowbray-gave-everything-now-6241254 Just below the picture of Gibson it mentions it. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 If so would seem that Woody avaiable tonight and Williams living on borrowed time until next window??? Link to post Share on other sites
Alves car salesman 152 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 The Gazette also understands that Jonathan Woodgate has been made club captain. Venus has revealed he is in the process of holding one-to-one meetings with all of the first team squad members, outlining what he expects from them during his time in the hot seat. Link to post Share on other sites
Batmalan 50 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 As has been said before, Do not want Venus as permanent manager as it stands, the right performances and results may change my mind however and by removing Williams as captain and holding talks with every player shows he has made the right start, all we need now is the right result tonight. Link to post Share on other sites
Downsouth 6,326 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Think it is clear that this is a temporary appointment judging by what SG has mentioned however if results and performances improve radically then that will open a can of worms as to why the previous regime carried on for as long as it did. Yes I do believe that a clean sweep is needed however if Venus does show his worth and value then so be it. Boro fans maybe fickle at times but we do recognise and appreciate commitment and will support the man at the helm Link to post Share on other sites
starbuy 35 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Think it is clear that this is a temporary appointment judging by what SG has mentioned however if results and performances improve radically then that will open a can of worms as to why the previous regime carried on for as long as it did. Yes I do believe that a clean sweep is needed however if Venus does show his worth and value then so be it. Boro fans maybe fickle at times but we do recognise and appreciate commitment and will support the man at the helm Anyone see the press conference with Venus where he states that he believes Mowbray was the right man for the job and shouldn't have been sacked? Obviously an honest man to still speak his mind when the comment itself could easily be construed as criticism of the chairman he is meant to impress if he wants the job. Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,933 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 That would probably indicate that he doesnt feel he'll be here much longer and that by maintaining his aligences with Mogga hell have a job for his next appointment. Link to post Share on other sites
Batmalan 50 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I'm still wondering what went on behind the scenes to make TM think that Williams was a good choice for captain and for his assistant to instantly remove the captaincy and hand it to someone else in his first days as temp manager. Is it a McClaren and Beckham type issue I'm the boss now I best make my mark, Or is it just a simple case that Venus like everyone else on this forum saw that Williams just was not a good captain. Link to post Share on other sites
"KM" 1,656 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 This probably warrants a thread of its own but I would not have given Woodgate the captain's armband because his performances so far this season do not warrant it. But having said that he's probably the only natural leader we have in the entire squad. I think if a new manager comes in (most likely at the end of the season) Woodgate will not be a regular anymore and we'll have an entire new backline. It's looking more and more likely that Gibson will appoint Venus on a temporary basis. Hopefully this is until he finds the right man to take over. I really hope Gibson doesn't appoint him on a full time basis as this will completely contradict his so called ambition for the club. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest robbieboro82 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 What does it matter who's captain!! Everyone should be motivating each other regardless!!! Link to post Share on other sites
andrewparkes 12 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 What does it matter who's captain!! Everyone should be motivating each other regardless!!! The money they are on, they should be motivated anyway :) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fudge Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I'm still wondering what went on behind the scenes to make TM think that Williams was a good choice for captain and for his assistant to instantly remove the captaincy and hand it to someone else in his first days as temp manager. Is it a McClaren and Beckham type issue I'm the boss now I best make my mark, Or is it just a simple case that Venus like everyone else on this forum saw that Williams just was not a good captain. Or not even rating him as a player full stop?! Link to post Share on other sites
2plus2 290 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Venus certainly has my support for now. I can't argue with any of the decisions that he's made so far. But I think to stand any chance though he must win the next two games. That said, there are a few names brandished about who I think could come in and do a fantastic job. And, if I'm honest, it would be a little painful to see Venus get the nod ahead of them. But it would be harsh (perhaps foolish) to replace him if we do get some positive results/performances. Conundrum! But kind of win-win. Link to post Share on other sites
Prowler 197 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 If Venus does get the job, I hope he at least brings in new backroom staff. Link to post Share on other sites
p_mards 1,365 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 When we've played 4-4-2 this season as we were chasing a game late on we've looked very good so I fully expect us to do well tonight and people will say Venus is a miracle worker. We will probably do well now that Mowbray has left as the players will have the "bounce" that comes with when a unpopular(a*** the players) manager leaves so it's not a 100% true reflection of his managerial ability. If we do appoint Venus after him winning a few games we would be rather naïve, especially when a proven Championship manager like Ian Holloway is available. Link to post Share on other sites
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