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Good start from the new gaffer. Said all the right things for me and was positive. Can’t ever remember a positive interview from Cooper.

Has an uncanny resemblance to Mike Wilson.

Louis29 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:00 pm Good start from the new gaffer. Said all the right things for me and was positive. Can’t ever remember a positive interview from Cooper.

Agreed. Really positive and seems to know what he's talking about, and will hopefully give the squad their confidence back.

Sound bites, as anyone would expect. If the hoofball reputation is accurate we haven't a chance. Too much responsibility on Holloway, who hasn't been bad, but can't expect him to keep us in the league single-handedly. I'm usually positive not negative, but pressing the panic button re Cooper was in my opinion a mistake. That doesn't mean I won't be supporting 100% until the end of the season. I really hope I'll be saying month after next that it was the right move to get Cooper out.

Hitthebar22 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:31 pm Sound bites, as anyone would expect. If the hoofball reputation is accurate we haven't a chance. Too much responsibility on Holloway, who hasn't been bad, but can't expect him to keep us in the league single-handedly. I'm usually positive not negative, but pressing the panic button re Cooper was in my opinion a mistake. That doesn't mean I won't be supporting 100% until the end of the season. I really hope I'll be saying month after next that it was the right move to get Cooper out.

He learned off the best when it comes to sound bites he worked under Big Sam. He ain’t for me. I hope he keeps us up but after that please Mr Hornby get rid.

Says all the right things- round pegs round holes, so I don't expect anything other than get it in the box when attacking and out the box when defending. The players have to take responsibility though for their individual battles and getting some aggression in their play- this really is nine cup finals. I hope they have got it in them and start talking to each other and backing each other up on the pitch!

Agree - also noted 'round pegs, round holes', use of 'we', 'manage club not just team', 'community' etc.

More positives there than from MC all season.

We shall see...

Certainly in our own mini league now. Anyone from 18th down can still get sucked in. Harrogate and Carlisle are safe enough a couple of points will sort them out. A point at Orient Saturday will be a very welcome addition to our league total.

Hitthebar22 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:31 pm Sound bites, as anyone would expect. If the hoofball reputation is accurate we haven't a chance. Too much responsibility on Holloway, who hasn't been bad, but can't expect him to keep us in the league single-handedly. I'm usually positive not negative, but pressing the panic button re Cooper was in my opinion a mistake. That doesn't mean I won't be supporting 100% until the end of the season. I really hope I'll be saying month after next that it was the right move to get Cooper out.

We are a poor side who play poor football, hoofball would be a breath of fresh air.
I’d honestly prefer the likes of platt to concentrate on defending the ball rather than messing about and costing us goals.

Steeley wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:09 pm

Hitthebar22 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 8:31 pm Sound bites, as anyone would expect. If the hoofball reputation is accurate we haven't a chance. Too much responsibility on Holloway, who hasn't been bad, but can't expect him to keep us in the league single-handedly. I'm usually positive not negative, but pressing the panic button re Cooper was in my opinion a mistake. That doesn't mean I won't be supporting 100% until the end of the season. I really hope I'll be saying month after next that it was the right move to get Cooper out.

We are a poor side who play poor football, hoofball would be a breath of fresh air.
I’d honestly prefer the likes of platt to concentrate on defending the ball rather than messing about and costing us goals.

Hoofball to who though?

Time to ditch the jelly beans in the dressing room, they ain't 8 years old any more

Hitthebar22 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:14 pm

Steeley wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:09 pm

We are a poor side who play poor football, hoofball would be a breath of fresh air.
I’d honestly prefer the likes of platt to concentrate on defending the ball rather than messing about and costing us goals.

Hoofball to who though?

If it gets defenders turning to face their own goal and the speed of Gotts or Stevens bearing down on them then, who knows?

Its all opinions, but in mine those who think Cooper would have kept us up are deluding themselves. It has been obvious for weeks that something has been badly wrong, and performances have been nothing like those we had earlier in the season. There have been no signs of improvement in recent displays, and Cooper seemed at a loss to know how to change things. If he'd stayed I think it more likely that the steady decline would have continued with relegation the most probable outcome, and I speak as someone who supported his appointment and thought he would consolidate our position in the EFL. The board had to act quickly, and they have. Whether Phil Brown is the answer the next few weeks will tell, but as others have said, at least he sounds positive, and I'm sure he and the team will have everyone's support, whatever doubts some may have.

MisterPleasant wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:20 pm

Hitthebar22 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:14 pm

Hoofball to who though?

If it gets defenders turning to face their own goal and the speed of Gotts or Stevens bearing down on them then, who knows?

Exactly what Lumsden last Saturday said L2 football was all about.

Time will only tell if Brown/McDonald worked, I would be more concerned if Hornby/Shearer lose interest. Oldham & Stevenage will have a big say whether we stay up or not.