No thats my point, Dack and O'Nien play basically whenever available but have no sell on, which makes no sense if Speakman is picking the team.
his background was the Birmingham academy right? He’s clearly a very good operator when it comes to the footballing structure of a club. But his entire philosophy of football is about developing youngsters. Not winning. Id be very happy with him as our academy director. Much like id be very happy with Dodds as our first team coach. Both have been promoted beyond their capabilities.
honestly I really hope not. Because when you look at the potential for owners to be wronguns, he’s a million miles away from a problem.
He isn't picking the team. He makes suggestions and spotlights players who are encouraged to get more minutes.He should have zero say.
He's starting to remind me of the fella who used to own a few bars in the town. Used to call him 'chocolate' because he really loved himself. Can't remember the lads name but he went on that come dine withe show.
Thats so normal it's unbelievable. Like I said, I don't care for Speakman but this is not a thing to criticise him for.
I agree mate. I also think Beale will probably be a good coach on the training pitch. Standing on the sideline in front of 40k is different gravy though, it takes something different to be able to handle that.
Bullhsit. It's not normal. It's why all of our head coaches had their fill and it pissed them off. Seriously, if Tone ended up snapping, does that not tell you something?
So he isn't picking the team but is doing something that's within his remit? Unbelievable! Sack him now before he starts getting above his station and negotiating transfers
He’s a topper bloke but I’m not gonna mention his name. I’ve known him over 20 year, not seen him once Covid mind.
devils advocate here because I agree with you but we don’t know that Tone “snapped” do we? He was sacked. I mean it was clear there was a falling out but it’s not like he walked.
No. The fact is , he shouldn't be influencing the head coach to give certain players more game time. I know you accept zero negatives mate but everything that was said to you in December / January is playing out exactly.
I promise you it's normal. Happened at the 6 clubs i've worked for, some with even more say than what you have said.
Mate, there is stuff I won't repeat on here. The fallings out at the AOL. Think it was Millwall. But look at his final post match conferences. Maybe Birmingham. That is as clear as youl get.
No probs mate. I wasn't meaning to have a go at the fella. It was just the nickname. Ive never met the lad.
To be fair if Speakman has been doing this then he also got us promoted and into play offs last year Lost the plot this year tho. Both in recruitment of players and managers
I know mate I only replied cos I know him. He’d tell you himself why he get’s chocolate, he’s funny a **** anawl.