| Rest of the Championship thread 11:07 - Aug 10 with 123516 views | Hunterhoop |
Toyed with this idea last season. Shall we have a thread to discuss, comment on, cover the rest of the league? A place to discuss other teams’ results, performances, financial implosions, etc?
For example, last night, anyone catch either of the first two games? I didn’t. But somewhat surprised/worried Blackburn scored 4 given how they are meant to struggle. Was it Derby being utter sh*te?
Sounds like Preston are continuing in the same vein of being incredibly dull.
Clive, what do you think? Worth making a sticky? Might reduce the number of threads to manage. |  | | |  |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 12:30 - Jan 28 with 2922 views | CamberleyR |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 23:40 - Jan 27 by Northernr |
This isn't a test. With that team and resource they could get promoted any way they want. They've chosen to do it the Scott Parker way, which is completely unwatchable in my opinion. Fine, we'll be Championship next year, they won't.
The test is next year. Because Parker did exactly this at Bournemouth. He ground out a promotion from a squad that should have waltzed it. He demanded a whole load of expensive signings in January, almost none of which ever played serious minutes for the club.
He went up, they lost every game, they got done 8-0 at Liverpool, he blamed the board for not buying him more players, he got the sack.
I mean, it's a living. But what are we doing here? |
"He went up, they lost every game, they got done 8-0 at Liverpool, he blamed the board for not buying him more players, he got the sack"
And Gary O'Neil with the same players got Bournemouth comfortably to 15th and five points clear of relegation. |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 12:58 - Jan 28 with 2817 views | lassel |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 23:40 - Jan 27 by Northernr |
This isn't a test. With that team and resource they could get promoted any way they want. They've chosen to do it the Scott Parker way, which is completely unwatchable in my opinion. Fine, we'll be Championship next year, they won't.
The test is next year. Because Parker did exactly this at Bournemouth. He ground out a promotion from a squad that should have waltzed it. He demanded a whole load of expensive signings in January, almost none of which ever played serious minutes for the club.
He went up, they lost every game, they got done 8-0 at Liverpool, he blamed the board for not buying him more players, he got the sack.
I mean, it's a living. But what are we doing here? |
It’s all a bit Brexit football. Some of the divisions best players sat on the bench so that he can get some more hard working local lads shoehorned in |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 15:38 - Jan 28 with 2597 views | Third_Division_South |
Apparently, Luton have gone in with a third bid of £6M for Wycombes Kone  | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 19:10 - Jan 28 with 2298 views | stevec |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 00:19 - Jan 28 by Northernr |
Well I guess Bournemouth would say he got us there, and we've built from there.
I think we're getting to the point I believe they reached in Italy a long time ago where a promotion specialist manager is hired, achieves promotion, and then effectively loses his job because you hire a guy who is versed in surviving in the top division instead. Parker gets them up, leaves, takes over Wolves next year, repeat.
Still think Redknapp should have been dismissed after our play-off win. |
Never understood why Redknapp didn’t just go out on a high after Derby final, not like he’s short of money.
Regards Parker, the footballs unwatchable, but both Bournemouth and Fulham against the odds have managed to convert themselves into established Premier League sides. Maybe a season of anti football is the way forward? |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:35 - Jan 28 with 2154 views | aston_hoop |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 19:10 - Jan 28 by stevec |
Never understood why Redknapp didn’t just go out on a high after Derby final, not like he’s short of money.
Regards Parker, the footballs unwatchable, but both Bournemouth and Fulham against the odds have managed to convert themselves into established Premier League sides. Maybe a season of anti football is the way forward? |
Six 0-0 draws at home though this season, can't imagine the season ticket holders are getting a lot of value! |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:38 - Jan 28 with 2135 views | CamberleyR |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 21:35 - Jan 28 by aston_hoop |
Six 0-0 draws at home though this season, can't imagine the season ticket holders are getting a lot of value! |
15 goals in 14 home games! | |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:06 - Jan 28 with 2030 views | Lblock |
'wallwh wiv a 0-1 at Pompey puts us down to 13th
Sheila.... pass me me pitchfork... I'm off to have a word with this Cifuntes geeza |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:50 - Jan 28 with 1940 views | simmo |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 15:38 - Jan 28 by Third_Division_South |
Apparently, Luton have gone in with a third bid of £6M for Wycombes Kone |
Reminds me of that Sunderland doc when the manager wouldn't take no for an answer and ended up paying about 5 times his max fee to get Will Grigg |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 23:04 - Jan 28 with 1903 views | kensalriser |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:06 - Jan 28 by Lblock |
'wallwh wiv a 0-1 at Pompey puts us down to 13th
Sheila.... pass me me pitchfork... I'm off to have a word with this Cifuntes geeza |
Either you're confused or I am, we were already 13th and both are still below. |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 23:17 - Jan 28 with 1863 views | MrSheen |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 15:38 - Jan 28 by Third_Division_South |
Apparently, Luton have gone in with a third bid of £6M for Wycombes Kone |
He’s hoping Kone will give them a lift. |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 23:48 - Jan 28 with 1779 views | Lblock |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 23:17 - Jan 28 by MrSheen |
He’s hoping Kone will give them a lift. |
I see what you did there and I like it.
The lads a risk if you ask me……. Had a bit of an up and down career | |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 06:27 - Jan 29 with 1614 views | Northernr |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 22:50 - Jan 28 by simmo |
Reminds me of that Sunderland doc when the manager wouldn't take no for an answer and ended up paying about 5 times his max fee to get Will Grigg |
Wycombe must be pissing themselves. Just miss the call and they phone back half an hour later with another £1m. |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 07:32 - Jan 29 with 1488 views | Gus_iom |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 19:10 - Jan 28 by stevec |
Never understood why Redknapp didn’t just go out on a high after Derby final, not like he’s short of money.
Regards Parker, the footballs unwatchable, but both Bournemouth and Fulham against the odds have managed to convert themselves into established Premier League sides. Maybe a season of anti football is the way forward? |
Tbh, we've had a few, and we're firmly established in the championship.
There's pragmatism, and there's boring g. | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 09:47 - Jan 29 with 1271 views | TheChef |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 19:10 - Jan 28 by stevec |
Never understood why Redknapp didn’t just go out on a high after Derby final, not like he’s short of money.
Regards Parker, the footballs unwatchable, but both Bournemouth and Fulham against the odds have managed to convert themselves into established Premier League sides. Maybe a season of anti football is the way forward? |
Ha, if you hadn't realised one thing about Redknobb, he always needs a few more quid. |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 09:50 - Jan 29 with 1267 views | francisbowles |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 19:10 - Jan 28 by stevec |
Never understood why Redknapp didn’t just go out on a high after Derby final, not like he’s short of money.
Regards Parker, the footballs unwatchable, but both Bournemouth and Fulham against the odds have managed to convert themselves into established Premier League sides. Maybe a season of anti football is the way forward? |
......because his greed, bloody great ego and mates in the media convinced him that he is a top top top manager and he couldn't resist another crack at the premier.
He probably thought he could keep us up and get a bigger club again or the national job. | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:41 - Jan 29 with 1114 views | nix |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 09:50 - Jan 29 by francisbowles |
......because his greed, bloody great ego and mates in the media convinced him that he is a top top top manager and he couldn't resist another crack at the premier.
He probably thought he could keep us up and get a bigger club again or the national job. |
I think he was totally in it for the money.
Incidentally and completely as an aside, it's amazing how many ageing/crocked/attitude issues players one manager could sign in such a short period of time. I'm sure their host clubs/agents were very grateful to our favourite cheeky chappie.
Samba, Caulker, Fer, Mutch, Jenas, Maiga, Ravel Morrison, Sandro, Will Keane, Rio Ferdinand, Zarate, Krancjar, Assou-Ekottu, Carroll, Aaron Hughes, Isla, Vargas.
That's just the ones I remember but 38 players in two and a half years - a few decent ones like Remy and Dunne but a LOT of dross. |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:51 - Jan 29 with 1043 views | queensparker |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:41 - Jan 29 by nix |
I think he was totally in it for the money.
Incidentally and completely as an aside, it's amazing how many ageing/crocked/attitude issues players one manager could sign in such a short period of time. I'm sure their host clubs/agents were very grateful to our favourite cheeky chappie.
Samba, Caulker, Fer, Mutch, Jenas, Maiga, Ravel Morrison, Sandro, Will Keane, Rio Ferdinand, Zarate, Krancjar, Assou-Ekottu, Carroll, Aaron Hughes, Isla, Vargas.
That's just the ones I remember but 38 players in two and a half years - a few decent ones like Remy and Dunne but a LOT of dross. |
Krancjar was alright I reckon.
The rest I'll give you! |  | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:53 - Jan 29 with 1037 views | ngbqpr |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:41 - Jan 29 by nix |
I think he was totally in it for the money.
Incidentally and completely as an aside, it's amazing how many ageing/crocked/attitude issues players one manager could sign in such a short period of time. I'm sure their host clubs/agents were very grateful to our favourite cheeky chappie.
Samba, Caulker, Fer, Mutch, Jenas, Maiga, Ravel Morrison, Sandro, Will Keane, Rio Ferdinand, Zarate, Krancjar, Assou-Ekottu, Carroll, Aaron Hughes, Isla, Vargas.
That's just the ones I remember but 38 players in two and a half years - a few decent ones like Remy and Dunne but a LOT of dross. |
I feel sick.
Can we never talk of this again? |  |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 13:33 - Jan 29 with 810 views | TheChef |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:41 - Jan 29 by nix |
I think he was totally in it for the money.
Incidentally and completely as an aside, it's amazing how many ageing/crocked/attitude issues players one manager could sign in such a short period of time. I'm sure their host clubs/agents were very grateful to our favourite cheeky chappie.
Samba, Caulker, Fer, Mutch, Jenas, Maiga, Ravel Morrison, Sandro, Will Keane, Rio Ferdinand, Zarate, Krancjar, Assou-Ekottu, Carroll, Aaron Hughes, Isla, Vargas.
That's just the ones I remember but 38 players in two and a half years - a few decent ones like Remy and Dunne but a LOT of dross. |
Wow .
As mentioned of those only Niko was consistently any good.
Carroll and Hughes did OK.
The rest can get in the sea. | |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 13:39 - Jan 29 with 781 views | Northernr |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:41 - Jan 29 by nix |
I think he was totally in it for the money.
Incidentally and completely as an aside, it's amazing how many ageing/crocked/attitude issues players one manager could sign in such a short period of time. I'm sure their host clubs/agents were very grateful to our favourite cheeky chappie.
Samba, Caulker, Fer, Mutch, Jenas, Maiga, Ravel Morrison, Sandro, Will Keane, Rio Ferdinand, Zarate, Krancjar, Assou-Ekottu, Carroll, Aaron Hughes, Isla, Vargas.
That's just the ones I remember but 38 players in two and a half years - a few decent ones like Remy and Dunne but a LOT of dross. |
I'm not sure them being able to actually run about and play was really Redknapp's primary concern with some of these.
How on earth we were allowed to "spend" £12m on fat Chris Samba, sell him straight back to the same Russian club we got him from for the same "fee" six months later, and then they move him onto another Russian club a week later, without anybody saying "hang on a minute..." is beyond me. | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 13:49 - Jan 29 with 721 views | nix |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:51 - Jan 29 by queensparker |
Krancjar was alright I reckon.
The rest I'll give you! |
Yes but not for the money I'm guessing he was on.
Plus he had the same number of assists as Saito has (3) in 2013/14 season and one goal more (2) and he was playing with Charlie Austin and we went up that year! | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 13:54 - Jan 29 with 690 views | nix |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 11:53 - Jan 29 by ngbqpr |
I feel sick.
Can we never talk of this again? |
Sorry. I'll stop now,. Watch the Saito/Smyth video again as an antidote.
I actually feel more cheerful as what we're building now feels so much better than those slightly grubby days. | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 13:54 - Jan 29 with 682 views | nix |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 13:39 - Jan 29 by Northernr |
I'm not sure them being able to actually run about and play was really Redknapp's primary concern with some of these.
How on earth we were allowed to "spend" £12m on fat Chris Samba, sell him straight back to the same Russian club we got him from for the same "fee" six months later, and then they move him onto another Russian club a week later, without anybody saying "hang on a minute..." is beyond me. |
Madness. | | | |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 14:08 - Jan 29 with 596 views | TheChef |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 13:39 - Jan 29 by Northernr |
I'm not sure them being able to actually run about and play was really Redknapp's primary concern with some of these.
How on earth we were allowed to "spend" £12m on fat Chris Samba, sell him straight back to the same Russian club we got him from for the same "fee" six months later, and then they move him onto another Russian club a week later, without anybody saying "hang on a minute..." is beyond me. |
Always wondered what Redknobb's cut was from that deal... | |
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| Rest of the Championship thread on 15:27 - Jan 29 with 451 views | derbyhoop |
| Rest of the Championship thread on 13:39 - Jan 29 by Northernr |
I'm not sure them being able to actually run about and play was really Redknapp's primary concern with some of these.
How on earth we were allowed to "spend" £12m on fat Chris Samba, sell him straight back to the same Russian club we got him from for the same "fee" six months later, and then they move him onto another Russian club a week later, without anybody saying "hang on a minute..." is beyond me. |
I wonder if there was a dodgy tax avoidance scheme involving Companies registered in BVI, yachts, footballers and a Russian crook? |  |
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