Acun Out

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jhe10 said:
Bit rude, last time I take your side in a debate. Incidentally, I've never said anything about Acun leaving, nor have I ever said anything about him having no money. Sorry if that's inconvenient.
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'last time I take your side', I'm sure your tears will dry, eventually. :emoticon-0138-think


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Baz was asked about this rumour today and he believes Acun has not resigned as Vice-President of Fenerbahce.
 
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Brucebones said:
Before I start, I haven’t heard the interview yet.

I’ve never been a huge fan of Acun’s, but he took control from the Allams. Obviously not having Ehab in charge was a huge positive, so that was one thing I was happy with & I thought Acun was a breath of fresh air.

Things seemed to immediately change. McCann got 2 brilliant results against Blackburn & Bournemouth, despite the whispers of new owner bringing in his own man, which I could see, but it did seem a bit drastic when it did happen. The new man, Shota, had worked with some big name managers, so that was a positive, surely Acun knew what he was doing with this appointment, he’s had it set up for a good few months, so can’t really go back on a deal like that despite the results, so I get it. First result 2-0 v Swansea & everything is looking good, it didn’t last & quickly became evident that Shota didn’t really have a clue, but we needed to give him the summer & see what he could do. Fair enough, but the chasing “superstars” seemed to be Acun playing football manager in real life. I’m dubious about this while a lot of people go crazy for the players we sign, to me there’s nothing great, but again, I’m willing to give him a shot.

So, new season, same **** & Shota’s gone, so who’s Acun got lined up to come in….no one, really? Then he goes for a good talking young coach in Rosenior, he eventually gets the defence sorted & we’re safe, next season, another window of lots of player movement, but it seems to be Rosie having involvement in recruitment. Top 10 was what Acun wanted, obvious progression on the previous season. We’re in a good position going into the new year, in the playoffs, so we go all out to get some decent players in, won another transfer window, who was getting these players was never clear, Acun doing his football manager thing again?

But things started going backwards with injuries & performances, we eventually drift out of the top 6 & finish 7th, so onto the new season, & we go again with Rosie , but then inexplicably Acun does something wild & sacks Rosie for missing out on the playoffs despite his initial top 10 aspirations.

This is when I was very dubious about Acun, more than ever, but surely he’s got a plan & someone ready to jump in, but NO, another time of no manager, no player recruitment, Acun getting his feet under the table at Fenerbahce & us being left to float along & then eventually get Wallyball in & he comes with a story of a new type of football & in comes another load of players randomly selected, late, the team gets off to an awful start under Wally & a lot of fans are screaming for change very early on, for me he needs more time, finally, we get 3 wins on the bounce, it seems as though we have a chance now & it’s all turning round results wise, performances still hit & miss.

Again it doesn’t last & we drift aimlessly along with defeat after defeat, for me, the Oxford result is when I finally give up on the, “he needs more time,” & into the, “get rid,” so another couple of games pass before Acun pulls the plug, surely the wait’s been because Acun was getting the replacement lined up, but again NO, so another 3 or 4 weeks pass until Selles comes in, tasked with survival, we assume.

Again January sees more players come in & we win another transfer window.

One of the best performances I’ve seen for a while v Sheff Utd & then back to garbage v Stoke, up & down for the rest of the season & survival by the skin of their teeth.

Rumours of Selles sacking, but I’m assuming it’s click bait from local press, thinking there’s no way Acun can be this stupid again. He is, or is he?

For me, he’s no better than the Allams. Different style but same ****ty power hungry egomaniacs!

What happens going forward will determine how the majority of fans see Acun, he might bring in his equivalent of Steve Bruce’s appointment, or it might be another **** show of an appointment.

We wait & see!
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Makes depressing reading but a good obituary of the last few years that. Without wanted to entice the flag wavers on there usual crusade I’ve always maintained every club has its day usually racing up the leagues to fame and fortune bur without sounded too frustrated, my one apprehension is City May well have already had that incredible Tuen of events and it could well be some time and potentially changes in the boardroom before those euphoric times return.in the near future.

For now it’s the Championship so best we just enjoy it and stick with the club.


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I just read a BBC interview from a few hours ago with Acun and in it he's quoted as saying in response to comparisons with us and Watford ' I wish I was the new Watford, as they've been to the Premier League'. That's what we are up against currently with the owner. He's also quite happy with all the failed manager appointments .
 
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HullCityAFC1904 said:
I just read a BBC interview from a few hours ago with Acun and in it he's quoted as saying in response to comparisons with us and Watford ' I wish I was the new Watford, as they've been to the Premier League'. That's what we are up against currently with the owner. He's also quite happy with all the failed manager appointments .
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Yeah, I picked up on that too. He actually said a lot of stupid **** that flew under the radar in that interview because he spent 15 minutes excusing racism. Wanting to emulate Watford was one of them.
 
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HullCityAFC1904 said:
I just read a BBC interview from a few hours ago with Acun and in it he's quoted as saying in response to comparisons with us and Watford ' I wish I was the new Watford, as they've been to the Premier League'. That's what we are up against currently with the owner. He's also quite happy with all the failed manager appointments .
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He must not know our history of forgotten we been there to :emoticon-0181-fubar.

Perhaps he should have a natter with Syd.
 
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springtiger said:
Well if Acun is watching Brighton , tonight that’s how to play and that’s what he’s looking for . Instead of the boring crap we’ve had . How many managers have they had to get there ?
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They've had 3 since 2019 but I honestly believe its their recruitment that's got them to where they are not the amazing abilities of the head coach(s).

It might be an unpopular opinion but I think the role of the head coach has less of an impact then many owners/fans would wish but it's easier to replace a head coach than buy a new team. (Old school managers who also did all of the recruitment had somewhat more of an influence. IMHO)
 
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Stockholm Tiger said:
They've had 3 since 2019 but I honestly believe its their recruitment that's got them to where they are not the amazing abilities of the head coach(s).

It might be an unpopular opinion but I think the role of the head coach has less of an impact then many owners/fans would wish but it's easier to replace a head coach than buy a new team. (Old school managers who also did all of the recruitment had somewhat more of an influence. IMHO)
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They also haven’t sacked a head coach or manager since Chris Hughton in 2019. Potter was poached by Chelsea and De Zerbi left by mutual consent.
 
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Kalman II said:
They also haven’t sacked a head coach or manager since Chris Hughton in 2019. Potter was poached by Chelsea and De Zerbi left by mutual consent.
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They also supposedly scout managers like they do players in the chance that they lose someone.

It’s funny because the sliding doors moment is the fact that Hurzeler beat Tim to promotion.
 
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Does anyone know of a bookies offering odds for the City job?

I've checked Sky, Ladbrokes, Coral and William Hill but nothing.
 
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