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Hopkin to go?

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Ricky, Oct 24, 2018.

  1. bantam2708

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    Which accounts on Twitter have said it?
     
  2. Steve1970

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    Abbotts and Edins.
     
  3. SimonW

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    We had 'inside' info he would quit if they didn’t beat Coventry which we didn’t publically mention but we were ready for the forum going crazy and that never happened so I would take it with a pinch of salt.

    If he does though he is gutless. A manager coming in after the window is shut knows what he is getting into. The job of said managed is to work with what they have and to motivate the players just to bide things over until the window opens when he can implement his own style by bringing in the players he needs for that style and quitting now just shows a lack of character. Rather than take the easy way out he should be acknowledging his failings and righting them to get the team pulling in the right direction until Jan
     
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  4. Onside

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    Hang on a minute @simons (woking bantam)@simons (woking bantam) he might be getting different info to the plan he signed up to. I am not prepared to call him gutless just because he is walking away, until I know what daft lad as been up to.
     
  5. Two Legs

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    While I’ve not been impressed by Hopkin, this would be really bad. The rot has to stop and to stop now. We are a ridiculous club thanks to one of the owners. Someone has to clear this crap up.
     
  6. Petrov

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    Agreed. I'd be disappointed to see him walk as I didn't have him down as a quitter.
     
  7. donhutchinsaffro

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    I agree Simon. He needs to stay and sort this crap out if he is being allowed too. There is something very wrong at our club right now....
     
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  8. Steve1970

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    #edinhatesgingers
     
  9. Onside

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    For goodness sake, if he walks it might because things he agreed would be sorted like bringing in his own team for instance and now the Ego has said no, it could be all kinds of things. I would fear for our club if he walk I really would.
     
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  10. Edinmiarse

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    To be honest we are guessing. Apart from a mess who knows whats going on.
     
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  11. Bigrod

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    I heard he would go if we lost to Coventry! But he didn’t, so not putting any money on it. Why Gillingham? Why not Portsmouth? Made more sense to go, if we lost to Rochdale and Coventry, in theory teams we could/should beat at home, when we had McGowan, Miller and Jones in the mix.
    @SimonW@SimonW knew that I had that piece of information, but we kept it to ourselves, to avoid widespread additional discontent. Frankly I will respond further if it is announced that he has gone. In the meantime it is rumour, speculation and maybe even mischief!
     
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  12. JonButterfield

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    I really don't think Hopkin can afford to quit.

    I've outlined my argument before, but it's basically a matter of this being his first PROPER job at any kind of sensible level. He's got the chance based on his performance at a lower level, comparatively speaking, and while that gives him far more credence than Mickey Collins had or has, it's been an absolute disaster so far.

    I can't see any EFL club taking a risk on Hopkin based on the almost unparalleled results since he took over - and, meanwhile, he's kind of lucky that we gain absolutely nothing from dismissing him.

    Hopkin should have never taken the job, for sure, but it doesn't serve anyone if he goes whether he quit or be pushed.

    Having said that, expect this rumour to recur every single week from now until he actually does leave OR turn our fortunes around. People know they've gotta be right sooner or later.
     
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  13. Ricky

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    If you read my post it wasnt until I heard it from 2 different people both I add as far as I am aware don't know each other message me but my op ended with? Because as you say it could be just rumours and maybe just someone stirring the pot however you are saying you heard similar before the Coventry game surely that tells you something maybe going on.
     
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  14. Ricky

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    Don't know @Goose@Goose said it was Twitter I don't do that so can't confirm whose account it may be.
     
  15. Hulmebantam

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    Agree with that.

    Pure speculation, but he referenced out-of-contract players after the Rochdale game. I wonder if he is being prevented/delayed from bringing more players in? I'd guess he has an idea who he could get in.
     
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  16. Captain Black Adder

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    Hopkin has already lost the plot. One week he is crucifying the players and next he is saying he can’t fault them. Abbott will take over when he walks.
     
  17. vladimir

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    Hell fire this is getting scary now !
     
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  18. Bantamsteve

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    Can't fully agree with you for once
    I think by staying he is ruining what little reputation he built at Livingston
    Our circus of a club will spoil his CV
    Granted everyone knows it's not his fault he has his hands fully tied
    On the other hand IF he does manage to turn us round then that's a massive plus
     
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  19. The Outsider

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    Would it really be that disastrous if he did? We've been asking what difference has DH actually made to our play ? None would be the fair verdict !. Nothing about this poor group has altered under Hopkin we have not progressed to being harder to beat. We still look as inept at the back. Surely isn't that the fundamental starting point ? Just be more organised ? more solid ? Ok we might still loose but "losing better" would be some sort of progress. If he did walk then Abbott would take the reigns so God help us then! ! Have you watched him during the pre-match warm ups ? Jesus it's embarrassing ! Abbotts idea of defensive drill is to throw high balls up to the players and have them nod them back at him ! ? Honest that's Under 10s level coaching. Before Hopkin goes Abbott needs to ship out for his finger prints are all over this "gathering of the inept". At least then the message would be clearly Hopkins message and give the players a new voice alongside DH. Gary Jones would be a good shout for that role. But for me it's ABBOTT OUT ! at this juncture rather than Hopkin. Infact Hopkin wants to tell Rahic he wants Abbott to go so he can do things his way. Abbotts a meddler and he's largely responsible for his poor group of players anyway !
     
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  20. Craven Cottager

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    Great. So we will be left with A bbott and Dreary
     
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