@owlstalk Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just now, erowl said: If he's a 3-4-2-1 formation man this is about the best he has to go at. You can take Bannan out of that straight away Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLastSleepingGiant Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Fan base already split and arguing! Great start by our esteemed chairman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 How painfully uninspiring, predictable Wednesday really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Frying pan and fire spring to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheriwozgod Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Iorfa and Van Aken will be the 2 full backs in a flat back 4 , with Paterson (Long throws ahoy) in midfield with Luongo. Dawson will be goalie as he is taller than Wildsmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loppy Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I honestly think half this site want us to lose every week but see a rabona and they'll be happy. I'd take winning 1-0 every week. That's better football than 0-1, 0-3, 0-1. We need to get organised and get points. We've had neither this season. We're starting to sound like West Ham and Derby. "oh but it's not the Derby way". Who gives a chuff. Wins and we'll all be happy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodwickOwl Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, dan1980 said: I would put my morgage on pulis will do better than monk .think it 2 hone wins in last 20 homefixtures Right and? Thats not the comparison Getting rid of Monk - good idea Replacing him with this is absolutely atrocious - much better options out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamthesun Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Look, most of us wouldn’t want him under normal circumstances but we are not in normal circumstances. Of all the names mentioned he’s got to be one of the ones we’d be most confident of to avoid relegation. let’s just focus on that and support him in achieving that objective. The football might not be pretty but it hasn’t been pretty for the last 12 months. I’d rather have ugly winning football than ugly losing football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmigo Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 I must say, its an odd move. When I look at our team, we have a stable and decent defence. Apart from the horror show v Rotherham which I would put more down to the goalkeeper. we have done OK at the back. I can't see us going down as we concede too many goals. I am not sure what else Pulis can do to the defence to materially improve it, and improved defending is his number 1 skill. We need to better create chances to score goals from open play. Pulis is an excellent set play coach, but has never really been a coach that improves open play scoring - IE the exact thing we need. I just dont know how Pulis improves the team. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: Fans aren’t allowed in so we’re not paying good money to watch horrific football. I certainly won't be paying penny to watch horrific football - this season and beyond. I'm still waiting for my refund for last season months after the games were cancelled and I'll be wanting one for next season if the future involves the sort of football he inflicted on Boro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughdowd Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 After being linked with Phil Neville and Sol Campbell getting Pulis is like getting Jurgen Klopp!!!!........At least we won’t be a soft touch anymore....no more losing in the last minute....Turn that bunch of fairies into a set of nasty twats........After losing to Luton / Rotherham/Wycombe..most people should celebrate us getting Pulis .........It’s only the 6 points back from the EFL that has made monk look good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 minute ago, jamthesun said: I’d rather have ugly winning football than ugly losing football. Why are they the only choices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Down South Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, SallyCinnamon said: This is your chance to get the site behind him. I’m no Pulis fan. But I genuinely think this is a clever appointment. We need to stay up and Pulis is the most risk free option out there and has never been relegated in his managerial career. Fans aren’t allowed in so we’re not paying good money to watch horrific football. Short-term deal to keep us up and we look to start the rebuild with a proper manager in the summer (hopefully). I think this appointment actually finally shows DC is learning that football is a results based business. I certainly agree with some of this, but not convinced the appointment (if it happens) suggests DC is learning the ropes, feels more knee jerk to me. I’m less positive than many on here about Pulis guaranteeing us Championship survival with the resources at his disposal. We may be a challenge too far for him and spoil the CV in terms of relegation - I suspect he’s eying our squad with suspicion and already thinking of who he can bring in during January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0114 Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 7th Ch - Middlesbrough 18/19 5th Ch - Middlesbrough 17/18 10th PL - West Brom 16/17 15th PL - West Brom 15/16 13th PL - West Brom 14/15 11th PL - Crystal Palace 13/14 13th PL - Stoke 12/13 14th PL - Stoke 11/12 13th PL - Stoke 10/11 11th PL - Stoke 09/10 12 PL - Stoke 08/09 2nd Ch - Stoke 07/08 His football isn’t pretty. But he isn’t a bad manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcmigo Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Loppy said: I honestly think half this site want us to lose every week but see a rabona and they'll be happy. I'd take winning 1-0 every week. That's better football than 0-1, 0-3, 0-1. We need to get organised and get points. We've had neither this season. We're starting to sound like West Ham and Derby. "oh but it's not the Derby way". Who gives a chuff. Wins and we'll all be happy. We arent going to keep enough clean sheets to win 1-0 every week. Our goalies and defenders are not Premier League standard and make mistakes, like all players at this level. Our issue is scoring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: No mate - I was the most vociferous critic of Monk for many months and wanted him out since last January 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyCinnamon Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, @owlstalk said: Eh? If I was making a day out of watching Wednesday and going to Hillsborough on a freezing cold day - I’d like to see some exciting football for sure. But when I’m at home, with a cup of tea, sat on sofa with Gilette Soccer Saturday on in the background, I’d rather we just pick up points and get out the relegation zone thank you. Besides, we’ve seen plenty of poo football over the past 20 years. So if we play poo and win, it will be an improvement in my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Turpin Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just now, 0114 said: 7th Ch - Middlesbrough 18/19 5th Ch - Middlesbrough 17/18 10th PL - West Brom 16/17 15th PL - West Brom 15/16 13th PL - West Brom 14/15 11th PL - Crystal Palace 13/14 13th PL - Stoke 12/13 14th PL - Stoke 11/12 13th PL - Stoke 10/11 11th PL - Stoke 09/10 12 PL - Stoke 08/09 2nd Ch - Stoke 07/08 His football isn’t pretty. But he isn’t a bad manager. A banker if you want mid-table obscurity and be bored shitless watching it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbone Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, rickygoo said: Maybe we aren't all as clever as you. Or maybe we think dullness doesn't guarantee safety for starters and can alienate an alienated fanbase even more. Nailed it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Just now, SallyCinnamon said: But when I’m at home, with a cup of tea, sat on sofa with Gilette Soccer Saturday on in the background, I’d rather we just pick up points and get out the relegation zone thank you. Enjoy your football Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now