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  1. Campbell's soup

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    Sounds to me like its the end of Edin's totalitarian rule - wouldn't have thought this type of interview would have been sanctioned a few months ago.
     
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  2. Tolly856

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    It's a shame he didn't offer this level of control to Parkinson, McCall, Grayson or a half credible manager in the summer. Doubt we'd be 7 points from safety if he did.
     
  3. bantamdave41

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    Be even better if he pissed off and left our club FULL STOP.
     
  4. bantam2708

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    Yorkshire post reckon we might make another signing before tomorrow.
     
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  5. Johnny Yen

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    I totally agree with DH's comments.

    However, due to the critical situation at the club, I'm yet to get a better understanding of how his mind works in dealing with players.
    He's openly criticised his squad, he has also praised and defended them. How much this is a deliberate method of his to motivate his squad, I don't know. Or how much is true of his feelings at post match interview.

    I feel today's article is a honest one, wearing his heart on his shirt he's basically telling us there's players here that are not what he wants. There's almost a feel of he's given up on several members of the squad, they must know who they are.
    The door won't be shut, but the ball will be 100% in the players court now to self-motivate and adapt, letting DH know they want to be part of the great escape.

    I doubt you'll see much (if anything) of Reeves, Jones and Scannell again.
    McCarten will be sold.
    The play-off finalist Bradford City had a weak underbelly, but it's spine was strong, the current squad hasn't even a spine, to have any chance, that needs addressing immediately that window opens.
    A few seasoned battlers and warriors in the DH mould need to be brought in for that 20th place scramble, they'll be no Marquee's on the shortlist.
    The club at this moment can neither attract them nor needs them.

    DH is the last bullet in the chamber, it's our last shot, he fails, we're in league two, debating his managerial abilities may as well wait until Summer. If we do hit 20th spot, it'll compare with the open top bus ride Mr Richmond organised for Jagger and co haha
     
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  6. Tom Hallett

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    Hopefully it's a sign that it's the end of Edin's association with the club.

    Maybe the fly by bannner should say Auf weidersehen Edin.
     
  7. Loyalbantam

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    We could have Pep managing this shower of shit and still lose games. Stop talking absolute waaaaank!!!!
     
  8. Keefly Bantam

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    Sounds like to me that we are at least looking for two wingers and a target man up front to compliment Doyle.
     
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  9. Dennis

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    Well done Hopkin!

    We've heard all the guff in the past about being better prepared for the transfer window. Hopkin's latest comment doesn't suggest that we are any better prepared now than we were this time last season.

    I read somewhere in the last 48hrs or so of one EFL club (I don't recall who it was) who has already agreed terms with two new players and their current club and who are training with them in readiness for their transfer to take effect on Jan 1st. Given our own predicament, improving the squad needs to happen sooner rather than later. We could learn from how others are better organised than us.
     
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  10. Utters0

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    He can only piss with the dick he’s got and let’s face it even a truckload of viagra couldn’t put life in this one. Judge him when he’s had chance to recruit.
     
  11. WilsdenBantam

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    Well done to that man for coming out and saying what the other managers this year couldn't/or wouldn't.

    After watching the team it's as obvious as saying waters wet like, but at least it's out there from the main professional at the club.
     
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    I don’t think it’s harsh. Those responsible have given us what we see today, bar the two Hopkin brought in.
     
  13. Tony Wilkinson

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    Wouldn't think that Rahic has the power to order a coffee just now, he's all but out of there now don't you think....?
     
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  14. Storck

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    Surely they should all realise that their future is limited due to the league position alone
     
  15. vladimir

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    Looks like our friend Rahics dream has hit the rails...good riddance to bad rubbish, well done DH for telling what it is a shambles.
     
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    This is exactly how PP worked when he came im, basically told the dead wood like Branston they weren't good enough and made them train away from the 1st team, only difference is he had the load window to help him
     
  17. Ricky

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    No you can sign a player before or on the 1st of jan by 9am i think and is ok to play from that date. It's the only time a deal can be done and a player can play that same day. Usually though everything would be completed beforehand.
     
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  18. Loyalbantam

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    It’s not your fault pal but I honestly believe you have learning difficulties.
    You’re theory is pathetic.
    Answer this question..Why haven’t England won a tournament since 1966 despite having some of the worlds best managers at some point.
    Is Gareth Southgate really the best manager England have had since Bobby Robson?
    How come Belgium are suddenly ranked the best in the world?? Is it down to Martinez?
    I’ll say it again, it’s all about the players!!!
    End of chat
     
  19. RonnieBrown

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    Not quite as bad as that, Dave - Though you do brush on a good point. :)

    Some players themselves are aware they're being played 'out of position'. I too accept that. It's the players who are not even making the Bench who need to be concerned. The position is down to them, and them alone to fight their way back into contention. If those players don't like it, or fail to apply themselves - Do we actually want them in the fabric that is BCAFC ? Step up, or move out .......... A simple choice in any workplace, in all walks of life.
     
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  20. Bronco

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    Wouldnt that be a great for our club, New Year, new start :thumbup:.
     
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