Mattoon

Not all threads need to supply information or debate, we made the NWOAT thread for its chaos factor.

james found the drugs thread I was just going to comment after reading through the last 2 pages that there's some pretty serious heavy shit smoking going on in here. Total paranoia!

Reading between the lines I don't even think it sounds like Janmaat wants Carver in charge, it sounds like he's referring to Carver as a worse case scenario

I wouldn't put anything past this club, but would Ashley really trust our Premiership survival to a Neanderthal? I think we're probably waiting to see if he has the ability to drag us safe to seasons end. If he fails to pick up any points by the end of the month someone will be appointed. If Carver starts picking up points and looks like he can keep us safe I can see them keeping him in charge until the summer and consider our options then when a few more managers may be available. I refuse to believe they'd want him in full time.

I think we'll take a beating in the first half then "win" the second half by keeping them out whilst not scoring, easy 2-0 for Southampton.

I'm not sure Colo would want Carver, I'm pretty sure any published soundbites are Colo just trying to stay onside and not rock the boat, you don't want to sound out someone only to have to work under them. Besides I feel Colo is lacking a backbone. Behind closed doors he surely can't want Carver to be manager... Right....Right.... RIGHT?!??!?

The longer this frags on, the less faith and hope I have, they really know how to zap all emotion out of you don't they?

LFEE: 42:50 "Our Garde in St. James' Remi be thy name..."

Even if we fail at a late attempt for a tilt at Europe, isn't it better to get the right man in now and breed a winning mentality going into a new season rather than starting at square one next season? If Garde gets it now he can get a feel for the squad and what works and put in his suggestions for recruitment and who he'd like to see offloaded ( I know) but it's better than starting a new season in the dark.

This isn't even the highest profitting option ffs Decent coach = players playing at or above their actual potential = $$$$ Probably best to put it as the path of least expenditure, protect the small profits with even smaller outlay. Fat money-grabbing cunt!

I'm still biting my tongue on this, but I'm starting to draw blood, today it's really starting to sink in that Ashley's learned fuck all and it's going to be another abortion of a decision for the fat man who likes to take the path of highest profit above all else.

What is this crazy talk of which you speak? 'Tis witchcraft I tell thee, get the pitchforks!

The fact we are courting the like of Garde is great news and offers enough belief that Carver or some 2-bit has-been clogger won't get the job. One report and the forum turns into Chicken Little. Garde may very well prefer to take over in the summer but if an ultimatum is placed before him based on other interviews will he pass up the position? There's probably 4 or 5 people in the world who know for sure what's going on. Its not worth panicking about until we hear one way or another from the horses mouth.

Tbf the only hold-up is probably the January transfer window, if we can get through that with the purse strings intact then we can hire someone.

'erm Mike, he wants his own backroom staff in' 'next....' Not saying it's true but Northern Echo said the other day that he'll be allowed to bring in his own staff while the board deal with transfers. You can see it now; "you can have as many back room staff as you want Remi, your budget is 3 peanuts and a lifetime subscription to Woman's Weekly."

That last paragraph.... The only mistake they can make at this point is leaving Carver in charge any longer than is needed, ffs.

In NUFC DOF means Defender Of Fatty, right?

Sounds about right. Sounds perfect for Ashley and I haven't a problem with this philosophy if it brings a modicum of success with it. Good managers can build good teams with good players, even if some of those good players are sold and others brought in. Pardew just used it as an excuse.

I thought this too, it was a balanced piece that rightly brought up inadequacies but felt like it was holding back too much, didn't get everything he deserved but it's refreshing to see an article that doesn't look like it's taken it's facts from wiki.

Imagine if El Tel or Carver got it after all this man? It'd be like fucking Bullseye "Lets have a look at what you could have won.... A Remi Garde!!" (I realise I'm showing my age here). Just fuck off and get him in.

f*** that man, just get Garde in. Exactly, why is this even a question? He's obviously interested, just turning up for an interview should be enough to secure his position ffs.

Practically a done deal according to my imagination

I hope he wins his next couple so his ego is at an all time high, then you can cut the strings fate and we can watch him plummet to earth with a sickening crunch. Let the fan hit full speed before the shit gets launched, maximum effect. Then he will fade into obscurity and the world will be set right again.

That's a load of bollocks, most of the lads I went to games with under Keegan and Bobby stopped going under Ashley and I include myself in that. It wasn't the older ones asking Pardew to give them a wave. I don't believe that for a second either, I can't see any actual supporter who has witnessed the Keegan and to a lesser extent Sir Bobby eras first hand putting up with the drivel we've been served. The younger generation that has grown up with the likes of Fat Sam think everything is/was rosy. The older ones that are left are day trippers who go for the drink with the lads and somewhere to park their arses away from the spouse on a Saturday afternoon. They should be made to read some literature and sit in front of some extended season reviews before they can ask the likes of Pardew for a wave. But hey he's gone! And we finally have a chance to make the right appointment with Carr in the driving seat and prove we've been served a whole load of horse shit for neigh on 4 years.

So jealous! Though I think it would be hard to watch him play for another team.