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Life After Leonid (Adkins appointed)

Discussion in 'Hull City' started by Cortez91, Dec 3, 2017.

  1. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator
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    As well as controlling the controlables...

    Brad Rial ‏@BradRial
    Nigel Adkins once said that the biggest room in the house is the ‘room for improvement’. Deserves the job on that alone. #hcafc
     
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  2. The Omega Man

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    When Nigel Adkins left Southampton, he had done a great job and the supporters were shocked.

    I do suspect that we will have 6 managers in 2 years though.

    My expectations for January are not high, we do not have a team, we have a squad and it needs an experienced hand to strengthen and build it back into a match winning team.
     
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  3. City Man

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    Yacht upgrade, manager downgrade.

    It's one of the best run clubs in the country you know.
     
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  4. originallambrettaman

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  5. Ullofaman

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    SB, MP, MS, LS, NA..........

    NA NA NA NA,
    NA NA NA NA
    EH HEY HEY
    NIGEL ADKINS


    I know, I know...pretty pathetic
     
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  6. AmalCarb

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    Allams OUT
     
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  7. originallambrettaman

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  8. Amin Yapusi

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    So the rumours were true and Ehab had already got Adkins in place whilst Slutsky was still in the job.

    What a ****ing despicable ****.
     
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  9. balkan tiger

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    Must have been doing some DIY whilst out of work.
     
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  10. armchairfan

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    shorter contract, less pay off if he leaves early
    head coach, takes less responsiblity if it goes wrong
     
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  11. Mr Hatem

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    Corrected
     
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    Corrected
     
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  13. Plum

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    I'd guess it's a 'keep us up with what we've got and we'll talk again in the summer' deal. In other words little or no money to be spent January.
     
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  14. BrisbaneTiger

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    I’m quite looking forward to Atkins post match interviews on podcast.

    I have been trying to find something to cure insomnia for ages.... :emoticon-0118-yawn::emoticon-0118-yawn::emoticon-0118-yawn::emoticon-0113-sleep:emoticon-0113-sleep:emoticon-0113-sleep
     
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  15. Mr Hatem

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    Manager called Nigel affliction.
    Pearson, Adkins.
     
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  16. howdentiger

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    No different to what's happened at most clubs at one time or another
     
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  17. John Ex Aberdeen now E.R.

    John Ex Aberdeen now E.R. Well-Known Member

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  18. TreeHugger

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    I actually think that Adkins comes out worse in that.

    It's sensible business for Ehab to have a replacement manager lined up rather than going into the busiest period with no manager, one coach and a goalkeeping coach.

    Adkins on the otherhand was happy to attend our games watching like a vulture for one of his peers to be fired.

    Morality aside though, I'm pleased with Adkins as manager.
     
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  19. Stockholm Tiger

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    Head Coach = no influence over who we sell or who we sign.......

    Best of luck to him. I think he'll need it with this squad.
     
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  20. Happy Tiger

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    It’s just research before accepting a new role.

    This is one instance where it’s been handled ok.

    Now we see just how good our players are.
     
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