bovineblue Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Don't see why everybody is so impressed with this. Loads of platitudes the kind of which any manager expresses during mid season. And McClaren is expressing these platitudes pre-season. Way ahead of the opposition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Don't see why everybody is so impressed with this. Loads of platitudes the kind of which any manager expresses during mid season. Yep, anyone can talk a good game, but I still think he will be an improvement on Allardyce and Pardew. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I dunno, I know it was still fairly aimless manager speak, but I'm very happy to hear about tempo and possession as if he's actually a coach, rather than 'fret' and 'magic'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Sure it's fairly standard, it's just talking about a better style of football. Obviously the proof will be on the pitch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenige Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Just disappointed he's not ending his email with a kiss. WHERE'S THE LOVE STEVE?! x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think a lot of people want McClaren to fail because they want Ashley out, which is fair enough. But I think Ashley has cottoned on to this and is removing himself as far as possible from the blame by attempting to put in place a competent team on the pitch. It won't quite be enough, but it should be a million miles better than the piss take of the last few seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I want to enjoy our football again. I want to stop being so fucking miserable about Newcastle United. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 To be fair, McClaren himself has said talk is cheap. But we asked for better communication and at the minute, they're clearly making a bit of an effort. Whether they keep it up or not is another matter. But I'm pleased its improved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Don't feel the need to be updated by the manager on a regular basis. Presumably this is their attempt to improve the communication with fans and I'm sure some will appreciate it. I'd much prefer the spineless wankers to front up and answer real questions and provide a bit of leadership and direction from the top. Bland, inane blurb from the only one who hasn't demonstrated himself to be an absolute cunt isn't quite the same. Meh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Still acting like cunts but just communicating better doesn't make a blind bit of difference to be honest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Don't see why everybody is so impressed with this. Loads of platitudes the kind of which any manager expresses during mid season. Yep, anyone can talk a good game, but I still think he will be an improvement on Allardyce and Pardew. So do I, but I will reserve praise until I actually see some improvement on the pitch when it matters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Don't feel the need to be updated by the manager on a regular basis. Presumably this is their attempt to improve the communication with fans and I'm sure some will appreciate it. I'd much prefer the spineless w*****s to front up and answer real questions and provide a bit of leadership and direction from the top. Bland, inane blurb from the only one who hasn't demonstrated himself to be an absolute c*** isn't quite the same. Meh. Exactly. Those fan forum minutes were a shambles what with brushing "last season" under the carpet. A few remotely inoffensive and cliche laden emails from their new PR front man do not mean that they have fundamentally changed anything sadly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 If there's another manager emailing his clubs fanbase regularly with mindless bollocks then I'll hold my hands up. I suspect there's not though, so it tells me they know they've dug a massive fucking hole with the fans and are trying to get out of it in the shittest way possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 If there's another manager emailing his clubs fanbase regularly with mindless bollocks then I'll hold my hands up. I suspect there's not though, so it tells me they know they've dug a massive fucking hole with the fans and are trying to get out of it in the shittest way possible. There must be, surely. There might be an element of desperation for us though, you're right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 If there's another manager emailing his clubs fanbase regularly with mindless bollocks then I'll hold my hands up. I suspect there's not though, so it tells me they know they've dug a massive fucking hole with the fans and are trying to get out of it in the shittest way possible. There must be, surely. There might be an element of desperation for us though, you're right. It fucking stinks man It's just another message they can control and they're doing it because season ticket sales have fallen badly and Mike was forced onto the TV. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I think the season ticket sales ship has sailed TBH, no way back for this season at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 This is them trying though, and its shit as usual. Keep your fucking mouths shut, sign some quality players, get rid of the turds, and start winning football matches. Then start emailing people, knock yourselves out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 This communication method is to the clubs advantage after all as they set the tone of discussion rather than a newspaper adding it's own slant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayson Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Don't feel the need to be updated by the manager on a regular basis. Presumably this is their attempt to improve the communication with fans and I'm sure some will appreciate it. I'd much prefer the spineless w*****s to front up and answer real questions and provide a bit of leadership and direction from the top. Bland, inane blurb from the only one who hasn't demonstrated himself to be an absolute c*** isn't quite the same. Meh. Exactly. Those fan forum minutes were a shambles what with brushing "last season" under the carpet. A few remotely inoffensive and cliche laden emails from their new PR front man do not mean that they have fundamentally changed anything sadly. What are you expecting them to say about last season? While i agree they've made a consistant mess of everything, i dont actually get the point of them even bothering to address it at this point either really. Nothing but action on the pitch really means anything to anyone. Trying to get an admittance of failure on a public forum isnt really beneficial to the club, Ashley coming out was an admittance of defeat to be honest. They're run the club with poor intention & he either realises it causes it to fall apart or he doesnt. Again only action means anything, they've admitted screwing it up previously only to continue to do so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 This communication method is to the clubs advantage after all as they set the tone of discussion rather than a newspaper adding it's own slant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Don't see why everybody is so impressed with this. Loads of platitudes the kind of which any manager expresses during mid season. Yep, anyone can talk a good game, but I still think he will be an improvement on Allardyce and Pardew. So do I, but I will reserve praise until I actually see some improvement on the pitch when it matters. Before that we need improvement off the pitch, and with the old backroom staff gone and replaced by what looks like a substantially better one, at least we can comment on that. Then when the season gets underway we can look at that as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I want to enjoy our football again. I want to stop being so fucking miserable about Newcastle United. To be fair, McClaren himself has said talk is cheap. But we asked for better communication and at the minute, they're clearly making a bit of an effort. Whether they keep it up or not is another matter. But I'm pleased its improved. This essentially It's an improvement, and 10x better then anything we've had under Ashley until now. I'm not going to be negative about something that is somewhat positive just because it suits narrative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miercoles Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 If there's another manager emailing his clubs fanbase regularly with mindless bollocks then I'll hold my hands up. :lol: this fucking club man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Doesn't Sunderland have their managers do this too? I remember O'Neill sending out emails and Poyet too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Aye Sunderland used to do it all the time. Maybe others do, but I don't take any notice. If Sunderland are anything to go by, Mcclaren's emails will be funny/interesting/excruciating when the going gets tough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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