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Post by riochforthereebok on Oct 14, 2014 14:39:29 GMT
I think your right there Joanna, Freedman was the most miserable jock I've ever heard talk, whereas our new leader has struck a few early chords of whit and banter with us fans
He isn't going to win many games with this bunch of talentless impostors, but he comes across as a man who knows how to explain himself away without patronizing the punters, whilst also doing it with an aire of humour and intelligence.
I'm looking forward to his spats with the media and his connection with the supporters.
He would do well to log into this forum and share some banter!! Something tells me he wouldn't be averse to it either. He already appears to have BBC Radio Manchester on his side following his 1 hour stint the other night.
I'm really looking forward to the rest of the season now.
All we need now is got him to GOP his hand in his pocket and buy a round of drinks in at the Bee Hive on a Saturday evening after the next home game!!! Can you imagine how popular he would become if he really did do that ??
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Post by andyl on Oct 14, 2014 15:12:32 GMT
Not that much , rftr. The Beehive is where many away fans congregate before and immediately after a match!
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Post by Trotter on Oct 14, 2014 15:53:09 GMT
One thing that struck me about Freedman from day one was that he didn't seem to have a sense of humour or a lighter side to his dull, intense personality. As ex-players have now said, he brought joyless, divisive gloom to the atmosphere which permeated into the style of play. There was no animation on the touchline or sense of fun about him. SKD reveals that training was not enjoyable, a huge contrast to the great work of LSL who is widely praised for his training regime. No wonder match-day displays were dour affairs. "Constipated" is the word that springs to mind to describe Dougie and his approach to tactics and players. Contrast this with BSA, our most recent successful manager: there was a clear winning formula and pattern of play that everyone bought in to, but he was full of passion on the sidelines, and could coax great performances out of even difficult players like Diouf through his ability to befriend each member of the squad with some fun.....not that they could take advantage of this friendly side to him! Could you ever imagine Dougie dancing on the pitch with Jay Jay, or putting his arm round El Hadj while laying a private bet with him about how many goals he would score in the season? In short, Sam had the personal touch, whereas Dougie just alienated players who were coldly treated like lepers if they displeased him. I sense that Lennon lies somewhere between the two. He certainly talks well to the media and shows an intelligence that DF lacked. Talking sense without delusion will be a massive step forward from what we have had to bear over these last two years! Agree with the similarities Joanna, I also feel Lennon could be underestimated by us this side of the border, death threats and the pressure of a top club like Celtic with its passionate world wide support not to mention he was 1 minute from knocking Barcelona out of the European Cup not long ago goes a long way in his stock and the desire to manage in the Premiership, so let us all hope it is with BWFC. He also does not suffer fools gladly either, he sacked Alan Thompson, Lennon knew Thommo was in Newcastle on a drinking session so Neil travelled to Newcastle to have it out with him after Thommo refused to answer his calls, Neil could not track him down but eventually he got to speak with him on the phone then sacked him for his drinking habits. |
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Post by riochforthereebok on Oct 14, 2014 18:16:10 GMT
Not that much , rftr. The Beehive is where many away fans congregate before and immediately after a match! Even more reason to be there Andy  |
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Post by OohMac on Oct 14, 2014 20:10:30 GMT
Apparently there would be quite a lot of Glaswegians taking an interest. Club could do worse than to set up a few coaches for Celtic away matches. See if we can flog a big of merchandise, tickets and travel on the way.
If that works and we can get a bit more revenue it would prove to be a very shrewd appointment from Gartside(pains me to say that, but credit where its due)
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Post by riochforthereebok on Oct 14, 2014 22:22:49 GMT
Mystes a big Hoops fan and worships Neil Lennon. Thinks we've done well to snare such a talented manager!!
Maybe he'll stop calling me a sassinak now
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Post by riochforthereebok on Oct 14, 2014 22:24:02 GMT
Mystes a big Hoops fan and worships Neil Lennon. Thinks we've done well to snare such a talented manager!! Maybe he'll stop calling me a sassinak now I meant to say 'my mates' Fkn ifones grrrrr |
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Post by boomerang on Oct 15, 2014 12:27:31 GMT
... just wondering what the motives were behind Lennon's appointment... it is a big appointment for a stuggling club such as ours, with little or no money...
... could Eddie and the club have survived another relegation? ... debt wise, I mean...
... did it have Gartside's influence in an effort to save his job?... could PG have survived another drop?
Initially, Lennon has certainly lifted the spirit of the supporter's in his appointment... AndyL stating that he is looking forward to going to a match in ages... Trotter with his Bobble Hat story... Kaz with his captions (I like the sound of that)
... I wish him well, 'cos I don't think all the knives were used in getting rid of Freedman... the jury's out... for 10 games at least...
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Post by riochforthereebok on Oct 15, 2014 21:01:43 GMT
WOW...
Am so glad that scots git got fired off The Apprentice
I couldn't stand another 12 weeks of listening to a Dug Freedman style rant
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Post by realtrottersforever on Oct 15, 2014 21:42:12 GMT
I'm with you on that one RFTR
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Post by Trotter on Nov 20, 2014 18:04:09 GMT
Great PR by Neil Lennon our manager who by all accounts has had a very good start to his Tenure here at the Macron, I am referring to his meeting with a young 9 yr old lad who applied for the job of manager due to Freedman inept management reign so what does Neil do? He meets the lad along with his Grandad at a BWFC training session under the name of Oxford Grove boys team and all can be captured on YouTube it's like a surprise surprise meeting except Holly Willybobby was not there, a great clip involving a great manager.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2014 18:25:59 GMT
and now he has got rid of Beckford yes
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Post by socalwanderers on Nov 20, 2014 18:55:29 GMT
and now he has got rid of Beckford yes I saw that Chip! At least you know what the majority see in Beckford, Lennon does to hence the reason to give him a change of scenery and get him off the wage bill till the end of the season! Does this mean Gudjohnson in?? |
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Post by Trotter on Nov 20, 2014 19:03:00 GMT
and now he has got rid of Beckford yes I saw that Chip! At least you know what the majority see in Beckford, Lennon does to hence the reason to give him a change of scenery and get him off the wage bill till the end of the season! Does this mean Gudjohnson in?? I feel and I may be wrong but reckon Eidur will be signed and then come January window Hooper will come on board, it's a wait & see. |
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Post by socalwanderers on Nov 20, 2014 19:07:30 GMT
I saw that Chip! At least you know what the majority see in Beckford, Lennon does to hence the reason to give him a change of scenery and get him off the wage bill till the end of the season! Does this mean Gudjohnson in?? I feel and I may be wrong but reckon Eidur will be signed and then come January window Hooper will come on board, it's a wait & see. Exciting times ahead then Trotter lad! Regarding Beckford, He only has himself to blame! He was given a chance by Lennon but failed to express himself on the field. |
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