Well yeah, fair point. I meant from the point of view of being trusted by the fans and to have any dignity but maybe they dont care about either?
Gav is no longer a city player, but obviously holds no grudge against Barmby. Why don't we get that fat obnoxious git that was manager at Crawley, he'd fit in well with the current regime and a number of our fans it seems.
Hasn't he been released though, on trial at Carlisle or somewhere? So out of anyone he can say who he wants, probably a good job Rosy doesn't have twitter though.
"We need to think about ourselves and everybody needs to stick together and think about Hull City and wish Nigel all the best. "I understand the fans and I am really pleased we got three points. "I was not really surprised when he left because this is football. It's difficult for our fans to understand that, but we all agree if any one of us will get more money somewhere else, everyone will make that same decision. Owners Assem and Ehab Allam have already pledged to back Barmby in the market should they be well placed to push for promotion in the new year. And the caretaker boss admits targets have already been discussed and identified as he looks to lead City back to the top flight. "You have to think about January and we are doing that," Barmby told the Mail. "We've got certain targets we're looking at and Adam Pearson is working hard behind the scenes. "He knows what's going on and where to look." "I've had a couple of meetings with the owners and the good thing is that they're not putting any pressure on," Barmby told the Mail. "That's very important. "They don't interfere, either. That's not being disrespectful because you need to have a good, honest working relationship, but you see it at other clubs where sometimes that interference can get in the way. "The stability of this club is very good and long may it continue." "If a player becomes available who we feel can make us better, then we'll go for it." Allam has previously stated that money will be made available to Barmby in January but reported targets, such as the £3m-rated Doncaster striker Billy Sharp, appear to be beyond City's reach. "I'm not going to ask for the earth so I'm sure they'll be pleased about that," said Barmby. "We've got targets but everyone has targets. Whether you get those players or not is a different matter. "We've sat down and spoken about targets, but we will not rush into anything." The Allams already feel they have the key man in place though when it comes to City and success – Barmby himself. "We are investing in the future and that means giving Nick our full support," said vice-chairman Ehab Allam. "We are always looking at what is best for the club in the long-term when we make decisions and we think Nick has the right ingredients to be a very good manager longer term, and above this level." Chairman Assem Allam says he has already been impressed by Barmby, not only in terms of results, but also his leadership and management skills. "In addition to being local, and someone who cares about Hull, he is also a very experienced man," he said. "He is very good leadership wise, and good in his discipline of the squad. "Nick is very experienced in the game having played for England and under some of the top managers. I actually think he is one of the most experienced men in the Championship." Despite pledging to back Barmby in the transfer window, the Allams have yet to be asked to splash the cash. Insistent money is available, they say it's a credit to Barmby that he is being careful in what is often an inflated market. "Our team are now looking after the interests of the club," said Mr Allam. "Therefore when we buy players they'll represent good value for money, their wages will be competitive and the best deal we can get." "It's a fantastic squad we've got here," added Dudgeon. "If you look at every area of the pitch we've got at least a couple of players pushing for every position. Towards the end of the season that's often the factor that will determine who goes up. "If you look at the teams that start well but then fall, it's because injuries can cost them. "A team like West Ham are very strong with a lot of cover but we see ourselves as the same, but with better players. Hopefully, those qualities will see us prevail." Barmby believes the minimal alterations in January reflect a belief in his promotion-chasing squad and the City boss insists he will not "spend for the sake of spending". "Is there anyone available to come in who's miles better than the lads we've got?" said Barmby, ahead of City's trip to Reading tomorrow. "I see my players every day and I'm more than happy with the squad we've got. I'm definitely not going to be a manager who dives in to get any old name. "I'm not going to go out and spend for the sake of spending because that would be a foolish thing to do. We've seen it in the past and I'm not prepared to do it." Barmby's first transfer window as a manager appears destined to be a quiet one as he keeps faith in a crop inherited from predecessor Nigel Pearson in November. The City boss has made enquiries over Doncaster striker Billy Sharp and Wolves winger Adam Hammill this month but Barmby says his business looks to be done. "Unless we were to get an injury to a key player, I can't see us bringing in any more new players," added Barmby. "This squad, if they keep listening and learning, and passing the ball with a good tempo and purpose, can cause a lot of problems in this division. "I want to work with these players and I want them to get better for themselves and as a group. "We tend to look at other players away from the club and think 'he's a good player or he's a good player' but what about the players we've got? "We've got a great crop of players here and we shouldn't forget that." But while the City boss admits the congestion is "not ideal" as the campaign nears its finale, he has confidence that the Tigers' ambitions will not be knocked off course. "It's not ideal to have nine games in March but that's what squads are for," Barmby told the Mail. "All the Championship sides will have a busy month so it will be difficult for everyone. "A lot of teams will be in the same boat. "You look at Birmingham and they've played an extra 12 games so far this season and haven't used too many players, so I think we can go a little bit overboard with tiredness of players. "If you're doing well and winning games, you ask any player and they aren't tired, they just want to play. "Once you start losing games, then the excuses start about being tired. "It's more of a mental thing than anything else but our lads are full of energy and they'll relish that challenge."
But casting an eye on next season already, the City boss admits to having drawn up a summer transfer wish-list. Head of football operations Adam Pearson has warned City may need to do the majority of their trading in the free markets. However, Barmby says he would be confident of building on the progress of this season given 'time and a bit of money'. "We've got very good ideas and I've got very good people behind me," Barmby said. "With Adam and the contacts he's got in the game, we're ready to go with certain things. We just need the green light. "I want players, whoever signs for this club, to know what the rules are on how we want to play, train and look after ourselves. Yes it's about results, we all know that, but if you get a bit of time and a bit of money, then you've got a good chance." Pearson has already pointed to the huge £50m investment in just 16 months by the Allam family, saying they should not be under any pressure to open their cheque book again. But the owners publicly stated in January that they were willing to provide money for Barmby to invest in new players – an opportunity declined by the manager at the time. Asked if he felt he would get the 'time and money' required now, he added: "That's up to the owners. Unfortunately I don't get to make that decision. We've got the ideas in place. I just want to maximise the players' efforts between now and the end of the season and see where it takes us. "Then we'll have to make decisions over the summer but we're ready to go on our part. "It's not just the football side, the powers that be have a big say in where we go." And now City's ambitious manager wants to see those pledges honoured by seeing key new arrivals funded ahead of 2012-13. "The fans will be looking forward to it and we owe it to the fans to show them that this club is moving forward and is ambitious," Barmby told the Mail. "I don't want to manage any other club. This is the only club I want to manage, but when I manage this club I want ambition. "I'm as ambitious as anyone with this club. I want to see massive ambition for us and for our city. "I want to know that we're going places. I'm no different from any fan. Everyone was saying the right things (when I took the job) and now we've got to back that up. "We owe it to the fans to back what we've said." Barmby's words appear to be a direct rallying cry to the Allam family not to undermine the progress made over the last 12 months with an inactive summer. Comments made by Barmby in yesterday's Mail, where the City boss admitted he was awaiting a "green light" to put his plans into action, drew a short response from the Allams. A statement on behalf of the family read: "Our duty is to concentrate on the next four matches and end the season as high up the table as possible; that is our priority. "There will be plenty of opportunity to discuss what we will do next season after that." "We have to massively improve (the number of goals we score) next season," said Fryatt. "Teams don't get into the play-offs by scoring 44 goals. The teams at the top score near enough 100 goals so it is an area we need to address. That is what has cost us. "There are good things going on here, but goals win games. We have to be on the front foot with that. There needs to be a few tweaks to allow us to push on next year." But Barmby believes it is vital the Tigers take a firm stance and show their desire for long-term prosperity. "I expect approaches but I'll be devastated if players are allowed to leave when I don't want them to," Barmby told the Mail. "If they want to go that's a different matter entirely because that's not something you can stop. It's vital that we keep hold of our players. "From our point of view we can't be a selling club. "We have attendances of 17,000 and 18,000 every week in a fantastic stadium. We're a big, big club." City's strategy in the transfer market is expected to be clarified when Barmby meets with owner Assem Allam following next weekend's final day trip to West Ham United. Koren's 10-goal haul this term will not be enough to bring a play-off campaign next month, but the playmaker says City's progress cannot be ignored. Delighted at the receipt of his award, Koren said: "Our fans have done a brilliant job throughout the season and I'm really proud to get this award. It is a big honour for me. "I'm really happy that they have seen through the season the kind of quality I try to bring. "We all need to stick together now and be positive that we all will be better next season. "I've been here for two years now. The first year was frustrating because things didn't go the right way and the club had financial problems. "Our owners managed to sort this and now we've built a really good squad. Now it is important to keep it going." "The relationship I have with the owners is great," Barmby told the Mail. "There's no one as thankful for what they did than me. "I've not been vocal to upset anyone. People can read into it and say there's a split but there isn't a split. "What the owners have done for this club is unbelievable, everyone knows that and we'll be forever grateful for that. "From a footballing point of view we've got the makings of a very good side – we can all see that. "We won't be silly with transfers and we'd never put this club at risk. Those days are gone and the owners know that. All we want is the best for this club, that's all we want." Despite a run of 10 points from a possible 12, City are destined to fall short in their pursuit of the Championship play-offs at West Ham tomorrow. Already three points better off than their efforts of last season, the Tigers are guaranteed to finish no lower than ninth as Barmby's first season in management draws to a close in the capital. The 68 points amassed this season gives Barmby hope for a prosperous new term beginning on August 18, but the City boss knows next week's meeting could be pivotal. Asked what he hoped to achieve from discussions with the Allam family, Barmby said: "The main thing is that we're all together, because so far we have been, that's very important. "There shouldn't be any breakaways in any club because we all want to see everyone united and pulling in the same direction. "That's the most important thing for the club. It's not about any individual, it's about a close-knit group that wants success for everyone." As well as retaining his leading lights with new and improved contracts, Barmby wants "four or five" new faces to freshen up his ranks this summer. Pearson has previously stated that the majority of City's business will be done in the free transfer market and if that is the case, Barmby wants swift action. "This is where you set your foundations and your tone for next season," he said. "If we can get players in as early as possible, then the fans get just as excited as we do. "I'm not a businessman but the sales of your tickets would respond if we're seen to be positive. The fans will come in their thousands."
A first taste of management has whetted Barmby's appetite for more, yet his position is not something he sees as a given. He said: "Nothing is for granted is it? I'm not scare-mongering, but it would be arrogant for me to say I'll be here in 10 years. You can't say that as a football manager because of results. "So long as I'm here I'll give it my all and I'll be honest with people. I'll look people in the eye and tell them how I see it and what we want. "As long as you have that and have the respect of the players you carry on. You can't foresee the future and make big claims, but as long as I'm here I'll give it my all, good or bad. "I'm not being a martyr but this isn't a stepping stone for me, not at all. I want these lads to maximise their careers at Hull City and for fans to see it." Even with a run of five consecutive defeats up to the Easter weekend, Barmby will head to West Ham with 44 points already under his belt from 30 league games. Such a return has upheld Barmby's standing among fans and also vindicated his own decision to step up in late autumn. A reticence to discuss the long-term stability of his role as manager is enough to invite a question mark over his future, but asked if he would like to stay on as manager, Barmby continues to hold a clear vision for the Tigers. "If everything is right," he said. "We owe it to those lads in the dressing room to be ambitious. "The fans want it and the area deserves it. We've the makings of a very good side, as good as I've seen over the years since I've been here and what I've seen as a fan. "We've got some talented, talented players and I'm sure we can have a right good go at this division, no doubt about that." Barmby will meet with owners Assem and Ehab Allam early next week to discuss City's plans for next season and he hopes to get the green light to sign "four or five" new additions this summer. Then, he accepts, will come the acid test of his judgement. "If we get the players we want and we get the team we want then yes, I'm judged by that," he added. "If we don't do well I'll get sacked, simple as that. I haven't got a problem with that, it's just the way it is. "We need the right players and if we get the team we want then you're judged right from day one. "We need a good four or five additions. We need to be a little bit stronger depth wise." A final standing of eighth shows marked progress at the KC Stadium under Nick Barmby and stand-in skipper Dawson believes good times are ahead – if City can navigate their way through a pivotal summer in the transfer market. "We're no different to any team and it's vital that we look to keep this team together," said Dawson. "The club and the manager will look to hold on to the young players who have progressed over the last season and caught people's eye. "It's also important to strengthen because every club will be looking to get better this summer. "If we can do that we'll not be far off at all. Things are positive and things are looking up for Hull City." Together with head of football operations Adam Pearson, Barmby expects to meet with chairman Allam and vice-chairman Ehab Allam on Thursday to finalise the club's strategy for the summer transfer market. As well as setting a budget in place for an annual wage bill, the club's hierarchy will also detail the levels of financial support available to Barmby. The City boss has continually stressed the need to strengthen and retain his star players and he hopes his ambitions can be matched this week. "It's been well documented but it is a massive week for us," Barmby told the Mail. "We'll sit down with the owners and discuss our budget but momentum is everything. You can't stand still at any time if you want to do well. "We know we've got the basis of an exciting team but we've got to keep it going now. We all want the same goal, for Hull City to be successful. "I genuinely believe that we can be one of the teams that can be right up there next season." A quirk of fate ahead of the meeting yesterday saw the annual Sunday Times Rich List estimate Allam's wealth to have soared to £417m, rising £130m over the last year. However, having already ploughed £51m into the Tigers since taking control from Russell Bartlett in December 2010, there is reluctance from the Allam family to prop up City's books through further personal investment next season. As a result, Pearson has previously stated that the majority of summer trading will be done in the free transfer market. Barmby wants to see money made available to sign players for key positions, though, including a deal for on-loan goalkeeper Vito Mannone from Arsenal. The Mail understands Barmby's very public calls for a show of support have caused friction in the City boardroom ahead of the meeting this week but he again stressed the need to be bold this summer. "It's very important that we keep hold of our best players too," he added. "Everyone knows who those players are and why it's so important. It's imperative we do that because we're not a selling club and these lads want to be here. "We owe it to them to really go for it next season." SACKED Nick Barmby is to appeal his dismissal as Hull City manager. In a statement released through the League Managers Association, Barmby says he is "hugely disappointed to have been dismissed" and maintains his sacking is "entirely without justification". The Tigers legend was replying to today's official club statement from vice-chairman Ehab Allam, which stated Barmby's departure was due to making statements which "unjustifiably cast public doubt on the honesty and integrity of the Board and its members". Barmby's statement read: "I am obviously hugely disappointed to have been dismissed. I maintain that my sacking was entirely without justification. In everything I have done for the Club I have always acted in the best interests of Hull City. "I was told today that I had 7 days within which to submit an appeal against my dismissal, and yet the Club has now made an official statement, on behalf of the Board, stating publicly the alleged reasons for my dismissal, and indicating that the search for a new manager will begin immediately. I nevertheless intend to appeal. “As the matter is subject to an appeal, and, if necessary legal proceedings, it would not be appropriate for me to make any further comment at this stage, despite the fact that the Club has seen fit to go public with its version of events. “I would like to pay tribute to the supporters, players and staff of Hull City Football Club for the huge support they have given me throughout my time at the club, and if my appeal should not be successful I would like to wish the club all the best for the future”.
And he's just re-tweeted this.... For all you city fans out there 50 retweet and ill break both the allams legs #fairdeal
If it was anything he said on Humberside then the Allams have to understand he was asked questions live on the radio and had to answer, surely nothing like that can warrant a sacking. Given that people are now saying they spoke to Billy Davies a few weeks ago it seems like they knew they wanted to sack him then. Just very mysterious and stupid
I'm going to go with this them saying the critical bits are this bit: Combined with the bit about "everyone was making the right noises when I took the job" (ie they're not now).
Sonny Bradley not happy either. sonny bradley ‏ @SonnyBradley91 Truly believe it's a sad day for hull city football club...There's only one Nicky Barmby #legend Collapse Reply Retweet Favorite Most of the other players are off Twitter for the Summer, but of the ones left I've not seen anything pop up in my timeline about it.
