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Leave the mess to Abbott!

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Broadsider, Oct 28, 2018.

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  1. Broadsider

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    Abbott created this nightmare so Hopkin should just clear off and leave him to it!

    I certainly don't wish Abbott any ill personally and l'm actually concerned for his wellbeing after the serious health issues he's had. But rather than continually hiding behind Hopkin let Abbott front up for once next Saturday and face the crowds growing anger and frustrations after what is sure to be another serious trollying against Portsmouth!
     
    #1 Broadsider, Oct 28, 2018
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  2. farsleybantam

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    Hopefully he will be gone by Saturday.
     
    #2 farsleybantam, Oct 28, 2018
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  3. Ricky

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    I echo your wishes regarding his health but what he has done to generate such a awful squad he has to carry the can with Edin and needs a to go asap.
     
    #3 Ricky, Oct 28, 2018
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  4. hatchedbantam

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    I feel tomorrow is going to be an interesting day.
     
    #4 hatchedbantam, Oct 28, 2018
  5. BD21958

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    Yes, today. Rupp has said Hopkin has the "green light" to bring in his own staff. He should do it, then if that doesn`t work out then he has to go, but who in their right mind would want to take on this poisoned chalice?
     
    #5 BD21958, Oct 28, 2018
  6. BoingBoing

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    I’m hoping he’ll be gone by Monday (tomorrow)
     
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    #6 BoingBoing, Oct 28, 2018
  7. Loyalbantam

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    But how does anyone know for certain that Abbo was going to Edin with better targets and being told no, he’s too expensive or wages too high?
    I believe this is solely Edins doing just from listening to him talk at the 25 year ST meeting where he was openly aghast at paying anyone £4K a week.
    If £1500 a week is our budget then it’s no wonder we are where we are.
     
    #7 Loyalbantam, Oct 28, 2018
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  8. bantamdave41

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    Can't see Akpan, Scannell, Doyle on £1500 a week.
     
    #8 bantamdave41, Oct 28, 2018
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  9. Petrov

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    I've been a harsh critic of Abbott and still think he is part of the problem and needs to go, but it does sound like he has been up against it if this tweet is to be believed.
    Chris Cousins‏ @Chris_M_Cousins 19h19 hours ago
    #bcafc is going the way of Blackpool (fans boycotting) & Leyton Orient (inept owners killing the club). Edin means well, but he’s in over his head with this one now. And don’t blame Abbot, I had an office next to Edin last season and I heard all the battles with recruitment...
     
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  10. Idlebantam

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    Who is Chris Cousins?
     
    #10 Idlebantam, Oct 28, 2018
  11. Petrov

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    I think he was working for city in a sports analysis capacity.
     
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  12. Idlebantam

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    Ah right, cheers.
     
    #12 Idlebantam, Oct 28, 2018
  13. HUDDERSSBANTAM

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    Doubt you'd get a good National League striker for £1500 a week.....
    ......actually that could well be our budget.
     
    #13 HUDDERSSBANTAM, Oct 28, 2018
  14. Hulmebantam

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    Was he the graduate that was discussed on C & B that James Mason brought in?
     
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    #14 Hulmebantam, Oct 28, 2018
  15. Petrov

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    No I don't think so, his Linkedin page says he is now the CEO for Sports Recruiting USA and also the co founder of SR Analysis. It says he has also been involved in coaching and scouting and has worked with a number of organisations in a number of different roles, including City.
     
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  16. Hulmebantam

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    Cheers. Could have looked myself I guess, but feeling lazy this evening.
     
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    #16 Hulmebantam, Oct 28, 2018
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  17. Loyalbantam

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    I know for a fact it’s our budget. Heard it from horses mouth
     
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  18. Hulmebantam

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    Shit. Have we signed an out of contract horse now? Couldn't make it up.

    #edinout
     
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    #18 Hulmebantam, Oct 28, 2018
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  19. Petrov

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    Could be worse. We could have signed a donkey.







    I'll get me coat.
     
    #19 Petrov, Oct 28, 2018
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  20. Tingleyb

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    More interesting than the Budget ?
     
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