Dagmeister Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I've got a reputation to live down to you know. But, I have to admit, if after some 20 years the club starts investing in the future, rather than the here and now, it's within Belfast's rights to give them a good bashing. Well that's a far more civil slapping! Personally I think we need investment in both the short and long term.... balance within our resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowl Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I do remember some suggesting we were bringing in too many new players too quickly, although it was frequently countered with pointing out that Charlton bought in even more players the previous season. They're all football clichés though really; Fans are perpetually invested in trying to make up for their deficit in real knowledge or understanding of what's going on at their club, so as you would expect, some are always going to join the dots wildly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdan2003 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Pre season everyone was full of joy seeing all the signings coming in....and now people are weeing and moaning about it... You do realise he can only put 11 on the pitch, don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pioowl Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Does anybody really think Jones has been responsible for signing any or all these players??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almat Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 We all know it's all about what is happening on the pitch - do well and any perceived failing is rarely discussed. Do poorly and every decision is going to be scrutinised. It's one of the myriad of reasons why managers even in the Championship earn salaries that the vast majority of supporters could only attain if they won Euromillions. it has always been like this. I'm sure while Notts Forest were winning those consecutive European cups not one supporter voiced concerns about what Cloughie was up to (and we all now know what it was). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest totemowl Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Does anybody really think Jones has been responsible for signing any or all these players??? Yep I do but that's a different topic. I also understand the need for conspiracy theories and all sorts of baloney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto_Man Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 If they aren't his signings then DJ is a yes man, frankly. He needs to grow a pair and make a stand because what's happening now is not doing his reputation any favours. Obviously that makes Megson a yes man too as Kasnik and Uchechi weren't his signings either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smhouston Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 For me the next 3/4 games will make or break him. If we can start winning again now there is good reason for optimism. Get dicked again and I think milan will start assessing the situation. We cannot afford to be in the relegation places at Christmas because it will effect who we can bring in January I don't believe the results will be the focus for Milan, more the manner of the performances.We have some very tough fixtures coming up DJ is a builder, he said that from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wilf Marshall Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Those are squad players apart from maybe Maguire, who you would expect to play given the investment. I agree with the above poster when they say that more likely Botheredroyd will get him the sack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JC Saviour Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 We can all have our theories and some are like reading 'War and Peace' I think its a simple case of DJ underestimating this league and over estimating his new signings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagmeister Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 We can all have our theories and some are like reading 'War and Peace' I think its a simple case of DJ underestimating this league and over estimating his new signings. No crumbs of comfort there then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurujuan Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I'm not even sure that Maguire was even earmarked as a starter. DJ probably earmarked COG/Madine and Bothroyd as the strikers but had to change his plans and Bothroyd moved into midfield. I look at all our strikers and can't see a pairing would form a decent championship strike force. Not writing any of them off long term, but at the moment, not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JC Saviour Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 No crumbs of comfort there then. I really wish there was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almat Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Obviously that makes Megson a yes man too as Kasnik and Uchechi weren't his signings either I'm no Megson hugger at all. If that happened then yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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