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Re: Wood Gone

Post by Bombadel » Mon May 04, 2026 3:17 pm

McMark wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 3:07 pm It had to be done, but that statement is as blunt as a vipers nose and lacks any sort class whatsoever.
Probably ties in with the original statement about actions being louder than words.

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by barrowaberdeen » Mon May 04, 2026 3:18 pm

Fair point Mark. I guess they are avoiding flak though.

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by McMark » Mon May 04, 2026 3:20 pm

barrowaberdeen wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 3:18 pm Fair point Mark. I guess they are avoiding flak though.
:lol: That statement will definitely help then!
I was never his greatest advocate but jeez.

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by StephenD » Mon May 04, 2026 3:25 pm

McMark wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 3:07 pm It had to be done, but that statement is as blunt as a vipers nose and lacks any sort class whatsoever.
We stopped acting with any class around January, is it really surprising.

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by Pedro » Mon May 04, 2026 3:30 pm

Bigfathoss wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 2:51 pm Can we have Wild back now??
Dont so think so ,struggled at Tranmere but he had fall out not just with Woods and probably no going back.

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by ForeverABluebird » Mon May 04, 2026 3:32 pm

Best bit of news we’ve had as a club for a while

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by MisterPleasant » Mon May 04, 2026 3:34 pm

Pedro wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 3:30 pm
Bigfathoss wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 2:51 pm Can we have Wild back now??
Dont so think so ,struggled at Tranmere but he had fall out not just with Woods and probably no going back.
As you always remind us, Pedro, look what happened when Don McEvoy returned. :(
Don't let the old man in.

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by olefogey » Mon May 04, 2026 3:34 pm

Statement short and not too sweet, but they might have thought anything else would be a bit hypocritcal under the circumstances.

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by Rushy » Mon May 04, 2026 4:08 pm

Bring Dino back. That would encourage the shirkers to leave .

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by Matty » Mon May 04, 2026 4:46 pm

When people were originally calling for his head in October/November time I was on the 'be careful what you wish for' side of the fence as his first 12-24 months were a reasonable success, Wild brought into the fold, a decent squad had been put together. He also seemed to have professionalised the setup - no doubt Cooper would have exaggerated as he was full of excuses but the training ground situation seemed to be a joke in our first two seasons in the EFL. It wasn't so long ago people were panicking about him joining Carlisle as well....

However, things got worse the more responsibility he gained. His position was untenable in the end, you can't go through a season as farcical as this one without changes higher up.
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Re: Wood Gone

Post by Main Stand SeasonTct » Mon May 04, 2026 5:03 pm

Matty wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 4:46 pm When people were originally calling for his head in October/November time I was on the 'be careful what you wish for' side of the fence as his first 12-24 months were a reasonable success, Wild brought into the fold, a decent squad had been put together. He also seemed to have professionalised the setup - no doubt Cooper would have exaggerated as he was full of excuses but the training ground situation seemed to be a joke in our first two seasons in the EFL. It wasn't so long ago people were panicking about him joining Carlisle as well....

However, things got worse the more responsibility he gained. His position was untenable in the end, you can't go through a season as farcical as this one without changes higher up.
I can't disagree with any of that. Unfortunately most supporters have short memories. Even the appointment of Clemence was looking a good appointment. Top odf league 2 when we went to Chelsea.

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by bluessupporter » Mon May 04, 2026 5:48 pm

Matty wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 4:46 pm It wasn't so long ago people were panicking about him joining Carlisle

Do you think that was a genuine possibility or was it just speculation after someone started a rumour?

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by Main Stand SeasonTct » Mon May 04, 2026 5:53 pm

bluessupporter wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 5:48 pm
Matty wrote: Mon May 04, 2026 4:46 pm It wasn't so long ago people were panicking about him joining Carlisle

Do you think that was a genuine possibility or was it just speculation after someone started a rumour?
At the time his stock was high after the two good seasons with Wild and following the appointment of Clemence we were top of league 2. Im certain at the time his name will have been in the conversation amongst the Carlisle hierarchy

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Re: Wood Gone

Post by Steeley » Mon May 04, 2026 5:59 pm

A number of ex players are liking the clubs instagram post regarding Woods exit make of that what you will.
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Re: Wood Gone

Post by Big_Bluebird » Mon May 04, 2026 6:09 pm

Farman even commenting 👏

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