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Post by Gashead73 on Aug 13, 2022 23:36:36 GMT
Me and Axe have had a private chat, all is good and cool OK. No Hard Feelings from either of us, so we put it to bed
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Post by gashead4ever on Aug 13, 2022 23:59:41 GMT
joey is the best manager we have had in last 15 years tactics spot on recruitment brilliant yes dc done a good job but joey is head and shoulders above him
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Post by peterhooper57 on Aug 14, 2022 4:29:21 GMT
joey is the best manager we have had in last 15 years tactics spot on recruitment brilliant yes dc done a good job but joey is head and shoulders above him Imo, simply because he is so passionate, so strategically astute, has a clear plan, knows how to get to the next level, Joey is the best modern day manager BRFC have had. We are lucky to have him in charge; I am simply loving the style of football and look forward to watching every match, win or lose. We will miss him when he finally leaves.
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Post by gulfofaden on Aug 14, 2022 4:42:04 GMT
I actually disagree with this now. Humans are smart monkeys and leaders, good leaders, are very rare and that’s why they earn such good money and acclaim. Trump, Boris Johnson, Truss, Rishi? Politicians have a lot less to do with actually running the country than you think. They essentially get given a list of options by civil servants and they pick the one which is most politically expedient. The rest of the time they are managing the media. 90% of what happens, good or bad, has nothing to do with politicians. This is another thread in itself just has to be said!
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Post by canberragas69 on Aug 14, 2022 5:28:05 GMT
Those are nice comments that I can agree with, but he won't be gaining my respect off the football pitch until he is proven not guilty for assaulting his wife. I would be very surprised if he was found guilty. With a baby due very soon, would suggest she doesn't feel like she was assaulted. You would have to assume that Joey wife would have to give her account of alleged assault. From a football point Joey has transformed what we had 2 years ago to a team that I can fully get behind. They give 100 percent every week, play some really good football..we can be proud of the team that Joey has assembled. I presume the Gasheads, like me, who raise the issue think that domestic violence is an important issue. More specifically here, the argument that because Barton's wife is pregnant there obviously was no assault is disingenuous, at best. Certainly, it flys in the face of a great deal of research on domestic violence, which shows that women continually 'forgive' their abuser. On this issue I will wait until the court case.
Onwards and upwards.
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Post by Goose on Aug 14, 2022 7:29:16 GMT
This is why my first words were
"Outside of the football club aside"
To keep this thread about matters on the pitch. There are already other threads talking about the other goings on, but I just want to celebrate the good that is presently going on at the club
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Post by stapletongas on Aug 14, 2022 7:29:56 GMT
…or you could be cynical and observe that Barton knows how to press buttons?
Of course that can translate to the training ground as well as the terraces
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Post by RD on Aug 14, 2022 7:44:24 GMT
…or you could be cynical and observe that Barton knows how to press buttons? Of course that can translate to the training ground as well as the terraces Definitely partly my impression. But that said that's a skill in itself and Id much rather him know how to work a crowd to his advantage than run the fan base up the wrong way (see Paul Buckle).
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Post by warehamgas on Aug 14, 2022 7:54:11 GMT
Those are nice comments that I can agree with, but he won't be gaining my respect off the football pitch until he is proven not guilty for assaulting his wife. They might not like it axe but you are absolutely right. Tin hat on. 😉 UTG!
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Post by stapletongas on Aug 14, 2022 7:57:42 GMT
…or you could be cynical and observe that Barton knows how to press buttons? Of course that can translate to the training ground as well as the terraces Definitely partly my impression. But that said that's a skill in itself and Id much rather him know how to work a crowd to his advantage than run the fan base up the wrong way (see Paul Buckle). It cuts several ways, as a fan I don’t buy it and feel there’s an element of being played but that’s me On the plus side it has United the terraces without doubt and the effect on the pitch is self evident. I just wish he didn’t blot his copybook. Mind you if that was true he wouldn’t be here
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Post by singupgas on Aug 14, 2022 8:04:34 GMT
…or you could be cynical and observe that Barton knows how to press buttons? Of course that can translate to the training ground as well as the terraces Definitely partly my impression. But that said that's a skill in itself and Id much rather him know how to work a crowd to his advantage than run the fan base up the wrong way (see Paul Buckle). Even during the game he was trying pump up the crowd a bit. Get the fans singing. Must admit it can go quiet for periods during a game.
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Post by richhertford on Aug 14, 2022 8:07:28 GMT
Trump, Boris Johnson, Truss, Rishi? Politicians have a lot less to do with actually running the country than you think. They essentially get given a list of options by civil servants and they pick the one which is most politically expedient. The rest of the time they are managing the media. 90% of what happens, good or bad, has nothing to do with politicians. This is another thread in itself just has to be said! It has to be said, politicians do decide the general thrust of policy. It’s about choices. They make the choices that affect many. The levels of investment in the health service, social care, education and our economy has been so obviously very poor over the last 12 years. Tories have made very bad decisions growing the economy in last 12 years. Politicians also decide if excess profits of energy giants should be used to help to reduce energy bills for the many who are struggling, for example. We have had 12 years of the Tories making very bad apparently politically expedient choices. They have been useless for so many people who deserve better. All politicians are not the same but as you say this should be on another thread. This just had to be said.
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Post by dudelebowski on Aug 14, 2022 8:18:42 GMT
Definitely partly my impression. But that said that's a skill in itself and Id much rather him know how to work a crowd to his advantage than run the fan base up the wrong way (see Paul Buckle). Even during the game he was trying pump up the crowd a bit. Get the fans singing. Must admit it can go quiet for periods during a game. Probably got sick of hearing the opposition strikers name being chanted constantly & that of our neighbours. Which lets be fair, week on week there is way too much of.
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Post by syg on Aug 14, 2022 8:25:31 GMT
I've never understood why we have appointed so many managers who weren't high level players. The last one was Gerry Francis and he got us to the old league 1. Swindon had Hoddle and Ardiles and got to the top flight
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Post by Gashead73 on Aug 14, 2022 8:48:57 GMT
To Axegas and anyone else. My apologies for my rant last night and myself and Axe had a chat and everything is cool. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. We are all sorted with no hard feelings.... Sun & drink is a lethal combination
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Post by peterhooper57 on Aug 14, 2022 10:41:34 GMT
To Axegas and anyone else. My apologies for my rant last night and myself and Axe had a chat and everything is cool. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. We are all sorted with no hard feelings.... Sun & drink is a lethal combination You have no need to apologise; fortunately we live in a democracy where freedom of speech is a right. Some support the right for a person to be innocent until proven guilty, others prefer to make up their own mind before a court hearing from behind a keyboard on social media. Generally the only real common denominator is the love and support of BRFC.
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Post by olskooltoteender on Aug 14, 2022 10:42:23 GMT
Those are nice comments that I can agree with, but he won't be gaining my respect off the football pitch until he is proven not guilty for assaulting his wife. Fair comment, although (and this is just me being a language nerd) under UK law he is presumed innocent until either PROVEN guilty or FOUND to be not guilty. The burden of proof is on the prosecution. I know that seems pedantic but legal-speak has quite precise meanings.
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Post by Gashead73 on Aug 14, 2022 10:52:40 GMT
To Axegas and anyone else. My apologies for my rant last night and myself and Axe had a chat and everything is cool. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. We are all sorted with no hard feelings.... Sun & drink is a lethal combination You have no need to apologise; fortunately we live in a democracy where freedom of speech is a right. Some support the right for a person to be innocent until proven guilty, others prefer to make up their own mind before a court hearing from behind a keyboard on social media. Generally the only real common denominator is the love and support of BRFC. I appreciate your kind words, I'm sure Axegas may think simular, as I said earlier I sincerely apologise to him but we are all good... Chats at 2am help tbf 😂
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Post by Big Jock on Aug 14, 2022 11:00:16 GMT
To Axegas and anyone else. My apologies for my rant last night and myself and Axe had a chat and everything is cool. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. We are all sorted with no hard feelings.... Sun & drink is a lethal combination You have no need to apologise; fortunately we live in a democracy where freedom of speech is a right. Some support the right for a person to be innocent until proven guilty, others prefer to make up their own mind before a court hearing from behind a keyboard on social media. Generally the only real common denominator is the love and support of BRFC. With respect you’re just stirring th pot pal. No need.
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Post by mftc on Aug 14, 2022 13:15:23 GMT
I've never understood why we have appointed so many managers who weren't high level players. The last one was Gerry Francis and he got us to the old league 1. Swindon had Hoddle and Ardiles and got to the top flight Martin Dobson?
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