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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by FellTop, Nov 26, 2023.

  1. FellTop

    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    I smell a rat!

    There is no way on earth it gets to be as close as is reported, for then the reports to say it has fallen over for staffing and investment reasons. I think Walker should have engaged his brain before he posted that. Think about it, talks supposedly been going on a long time, at the contract offering stage, issues resolved through discussions. All posted by sensible folk. Now it is staffing and investment. Haway lads. Those two things are tucked away early doors, not 11th hour. Will Still hasnt suddenly gone oh Dodds is my assistant, sorry didnt realise. It is laughable.

    One of two things is going on here. The game is still afoot and Walker and others has been played. Last minute uturn he says - telling. Or the Lens thing is happening and Still wants to control the narrative.

    Either way I am not going to cry any tears over Still. He isnt some elite level coach after all. Numerous others at his level.
     
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  2. Daz

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    100% this.

    Those reasons will put off many other coaches.
     
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  3. J Flash

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    Yeah and it feels ****e either way. If its what KLD wants then I think I'd start to have doubts with his strategy despite thinking he is the right man to take us forward and being mainly really happy with what he has put in place since taking over. Undeniable the progress we've made in a relatively short period under him.

    If we end up getting rid of Speakman, it feels like a **** time to change the head of the football side at the start of a transfer window and preseason starting in a few weeks. How long would it take to replace him? A lot of upheaval at an important period for the club. Should he have just gone once the season finished?
     
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  4. Rade Prica

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    Not at all, but don't believe endless rumours and gossip. It changes everyday, its going to be still then it's not.
     
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  6. Snarlz II

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    It’s not so much that, it’s the lack of flexibility at the club which is worrying.
     
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  7. O'conner flood

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    kld pulls the strings ffs it's not speakman making these decisions
     
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  8. Southern A

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    100% spot on just have to wait to see what plan b will be
     
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  10. SourPatch2

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    Who would you go for now? I'm more than fine with the Rosenior and Maric links. Hope an Anthony Barry comes from nowhere into the race.
     
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  11. Rade Prica

    Rade Prica Well-Known Member

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    I don’t believe that they’re even clever enough to sort it out that way. Completely inept.
     
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  12. Ayrton

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    Shambles.. if Speakman is meant to be going why is he sorting the manager out? The new guy better not be lumbered with Dodds like, be in the same place next year I fear if true
     
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  13. ISOE II

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    It could be it all falls into place and everyone then believes that Still has his team and investment. A last minute double bluff by the club.

    I imagine it’s the complete opposite and a **** show.
     
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    Bollocks. Dodds and Speakman forever....
     
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    All part of the five year plan.
     
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  17. TeamOfTalents

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    Transfer requests incoming
     
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  18. Rade Prica

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  19. Southern A

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    The timing of the national embarrassment is just great for Chris Rigg’s pro deal as well
     
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  20. J Flash

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    I think this makes a lot of sense mate but my worry is that we've been in talks for some time, with these snagging issues and the delay has resulted in other clubs (Lens) having a position available and then taking our first choice away after chasing him for months. I do agree with you re Still though, it's more about the club not getting what they wanted done that would disappoint me.
     
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