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Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 12:27:57 I am one of the people who was thinking give Malpas a chance to build in the summer and even i am starting to question that .
Question i want to ask is how many of you actually trust his managment ability enough to rebuild in the summer . Title: Malpas Post by: janaage on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 12:36:01 I do.
Title: Malpas Post by: Wood_Ayre on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 12:44:43 As do I
Title: Malpas Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 12:46:47 I do. I was skeptical however Malpas is still learning the english game, He made a mistake dropping Brez and brought him back. He is still learning and needs time to build a team to play to his style.
Title: Malpas Post by: RobertT on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 12:49:24 I have no idea, but I won't be calling for his head this season that is for sure.
He's lost 5 games, only 1 of which was against a team in the same position as us and we then beat them at home. Leeds Walsall Notts F Leyton Orient Huddersfield He also beat Forest, beat Huddersfield and drew with Walsall. So against non top teams his record is W3 D2 L1 and it's W1 D1 L4 against the top 8 sides. I think over the coming months it will be our record against the mid table teams that gives a good indication of where we are. Shockingly, Sturrock lost against Port Vale, which must have cost him his job, no? It strikes me we are likely to continue to be hit and miss results wise for the rest of the season and people have suggested both the last 2 games we've played well. Title: Malpas Post by: Batch on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 12:57:00 Quote from: "RobertT" I have no idea, but I won't be calling for his head this season that is for sure. Sums it up for me. I have doubts, big ones, but I'll keep them mainly to myself. He's hardly had a fair crack at the job. I have to say, I did boo slightly at the McNamee sub decision. Sorry about that. Title: Malpas Post by: DMR on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 13:01:09 It's crazy to think about getting rid of him now. We're no worse off really than we were under Sturrock. There are certainly areas of concern and these need looking at though.
Let's not forget we're missing alot of players at the moment. Title: Malpas Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 13:01:43 Teams have found us out. They realise nobody in the centre of the pitch is a threat so they double mark the wingers and stifle our game. Would have happened under Sturrock. That's why Comminges has been winning the plaudits recently. His good football is more noticeable because he can make things happen.
If Malpas sorts out the centre of the park, much like the striker situation that has seemingly been resolved, then we will have a decent team. Realistically we need 2 players for this one position. Only worrying thing is our defence - it's looking more and more ropey. Title: Malpas Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 13:05:54 jury's out for me.
Title: Malpas Post by: DMR on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 13:07:33 Quote from: "Si Pie" Teams have found us out. They realise nobody in the centre of the pitch is a threat so they double mark the wingers and stifle our game. Would have happened under Sturrock. That's why Comminges has been winning the plaudits recently. His good football is more noticeable because he can make things happen. If Malpas sorts out the centre of the park, much like the striker situation that has seemingly been resolved, then we will have a decent team. Realistically we need 2 players for this one position. Only worrying thing is our defence - it's looking more and more ropey. And both keepers in piss-poor form, probably doesn't inspire confindence, I genuinely think it's worth putting Vincent in at centre half to see how it goes. Title: Malpas Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 13:11:46 Quote from: "DMR" Quote from: "Si Pie" Teams have found us out. They realise nobody in the centre of the pitch is a threat so they double mark the wingers and stifle our game. Would have happened under Sturrock. That's why Comminges has been winning the plaudits recently. His good football is more noticeable because he can make things happen. If Malpas sorts out the centre of the park, much like the striker situation that has seemingly been resolved, then we will have a decent team. Realistically we need 2 players for this one position. Only worrying thing is our defence - it's looking more and more ropey. And both keepers in piss-poor form, probably doesn't inspire confindence, I genuinely think it's worth putting Vincent in at centre half to see how it goes. I'm in a agreement! Title: Malpas Post by: Fred Elliot on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 13:14:12 Quote from: "Batch" Quote from: "RobertT" I have no idea, but I won't be calling for his head this season that is for sure. Sums it up for me. I have doubts, big ones, but I'll keep them mainly to myself. He's hardly had a fair crack at the job. I have to say, I did boo slightly at the McNamee sub decision. Sorry about that. I think the decision to go 4-3-3 was correct I think the decision to sacrifice short stuff was incorrect Fuck me what a shit managerial decision to take a midfielder off and put on another striker when we are chasing the game at 2 - 1 down Bizarre :wink: Title: Malpas Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 13:26:14 i still think malpas wont be here come xmas.
no charisma. and has had fans on his back already. doesn't bode well imo.sadly a matter of time is all it is. after that it will see us still where we are now or worse.and some of our neanderthal supporters will shoulder some of the blame. Title: Malpas Post by: chalkies_shorts on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 13:49:42 Quote from: "arriba" jury's out for me. And for me. I'm willing to give the guy the benrfit of the doubt until X Mas. Title: Malpas Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 14:06:05 People are pissed off because they thought we could reach the play offs. We didn't so they are throwing their toys out of the pram.
Sturrock's tactics rarely worked when he took over, due to the players at his disposal. I was surprised we went up, if the division was stronger we wouldn't have. It's going to be an interesting close season and seeing what happens early next season. If Malpas is still achieving mid table by this time next year fans will call for his head, yet it would fit the Fitton philosophy (it's like Grolsch, you can't rush these things!). How long before many turn on Fitton? If Malpas isn't getting us a play off position next year (around xmas time) I can see the fans turning. Title: Malpas Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 14:08:38 fitton wont get stick because he will act like all chairmen do if it aint happening on the pitch.
Title: Malpas Post by: Luci on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 14:10:40 Considering we wouldn't have a club if it hadn't been for him, I won't be turning on him at all.
Title: Malpas Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 14:27:05 Quote from: "STFCLady" Considering we wouldn't have a club if it hadn't been for him, I won't be turning on him at all. AGREED, He is like a god! 8) Title: Malpas Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 14:36:48 So why does the buck stop with Malpas? After all he was appointed by Fitton.
Imo Malpas has 3 issues to sort out by the end of next season: 1) The balance of the team - currently Zaaboub and McGovern leave us exposed down the flanks. We have two central midfielders who are doing the same job, yet don't seem to work together. 2) The discipline needs sorting out. Too many reds and yellows at the moment. 3) Defensive errors need eradicating. If Malpas can do those things we will have a team worthy of promotion, or at least provide a sound base to do so. If he cannot do these things he needs to go. Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 14:41:26 I agree with the above although i think we will be dealing with a total new squad .
Off the top of my head i can think of 8 players who i would move on . Title: Malpas Post by: RobertT on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:09:15 Quote from: "arriba" fitton wont get stick because he will act like all chairmen do if it aint happening on the pitch. Given the plan is to be up a level within 3 years, then why would he do anything regarding Malpas if we were mid table this time next year? Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:12:39 Quote from: "RobertT" Quote from: "arriba" fitton wont get stick because he will act like all chairmen do if it aint happening on the pitch. Given the plan is to be up a level within 3 years, then why would he do anything regarding Malpas if we were mid table this time next year? Title: Malpas Post by: Simon Pieman on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:16:51 Quote from: "RobertT" Quote from: "arriba" fitton wont get stick because he will act like all chairmen do if it aint happening on the pitch. Given the plan is to be up a level within 3 years, then why would he do anything regarding Malpas if we were mid table this time next year? Exactly. I can see us being in a similar position next year too. It's how we go from there in the subsequent season. Anything close to promotion next season would be brilliant. Fitton has chose Malpas because he was a one club man on the pitch. Clearly Fitton prefers stability over quick success with the manager buggering off at the earliest opportunity. There is less risk with Malpas in stability terms but we may have to sacrifice short term success. If in 3 years time we are looking stable off the pitch and we then get some cash injections from various sources I would much prefer this to being a yo yo team in the financial shit creek without a paddle. Unfortunately the two seem intrinsically linked, we cannot have one or the other. Title: Malpas Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:17:24 I think I'd like to have an entire single season under one manager. It's been a while. That either means sticking with Maplas or replacing him at the end of the season. Too many changes. Give him a proper season.
Title: Malpas Post by: RobertT on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:17:24 In which case the plan would need to be changed and a mistake admitted by Fitton. If mid table obscurity brings crowds of 4500 on a regular basis then we don't deserve shit. I could understand a need for change if we were suffering in the relegation dofight, that wouldn't be according to plan. Also, being in the same position in the 3rd season would not be in the plan, at which point Fitton could take action in accordance with his own stated objectives.
Title: Malpas Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:20:21 Given the players available last night, I think Malpas got his tactics bang on.
We made a steady start and used MacNamee as our main outlet, then second half we went 2-1 down and weren't giving the ball to MacNamee, Malpas did what was logical and went 4-3-3 and sacrificed Macnamee which IMO was the correct decision. I certainly wouldn't have taken Easton or McGovern off because that would have left us with no midfield and at least Zaaboub offers us something going backwards whereas Macnamee just lets his man run past him. Title: Malpas Post by: janaage on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:28:00 "whereas Macnamee just lets his man run past him"
You either had a few to many sherberts last night or watched a different match. McNamee may have been beaten by his man once or twice (which as a winger is acceptable) but he always tracked back and got stuck in. Title: Malpas Post by: Fred Elliot on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:30:30 Quote from: "janaage" "whereas Macnamee just lets his man run past him" You either had a few to many sherberts last night or watched a different match. McNamee may have been beaten by his man once or twice (which as a winger is acceptable) but he always tracked back and got stuck in. Like for the 2nd goal ? Title: Malpas Post by: janaage on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:34:50 The 2nd goal was McNamee fault, really? I'd have to see the goal again to agree to that. Nothing to do with our centre half failing to get up for a header?
Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:38:28 Quote from: "RobertT" In which case the plan would need to be changed and a mistake admitted by Fitton. If mid table obscurity brings crowds of 4500 on a regular basis then we don't deserve shit. I could understand a need for change if we were suffering in the relegation dofight, that wouldn't be according to plan. Also, being in the same position in the 3rd season would not be in the plan, at which point Fitton could take action in accordance with his own stated objectives. Not really though . This is how my mind worksMalpas has gone on about play offs this season which we have not achieved he wants to get his own players in and improve on the team which we all agree is the right thing to do .If we have not done this by this time next year then I would fully understand why attendances would drop . 4500 for a mid table League1 team is half decent but because we know that 7000 is a realistic target when things are going well this could make Fitton act before he really feels he wants to . Title: Malpas Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:40:27 Quote from: "RobertT" Quote from: "arriba" fitton wont get stick because he will act like all chairmen do if it aint happening on the pitch. Given the plan is to be up a level within 3 years, then why would he do anything regarding Malpas if we were mid table this time next year? because pressure from the stands will force his hand. we have a very unforgiving crowd lately Title: Malpas Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:40:37 Quote from: "janaage" The 2nd goal was McNamee fault, really? I'd have to see the goal again to agree to that. Nothing to do with our centre half failing to get up for a header? But if MacNamee had tracked back they'd never have gotten the cross in in the first place. Title: Malpas Post by: Fred Elliot on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 15:41:01 Quote from: "janaage" The 2nd goal was McNamee fault, really? I'd have to see the goal again to agree to that. Nothing to do with our centre half failing to get up for a header? Not totally his fault but the attack emanated from their RB position who was just left to break with little attempt by antnee to make ground and try and win the ball back Title: Malpas Post by: swindon-chap on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 16:07:14 Quote from: "RobertT" He also beat Forest, beat Huddersfield and drew with Walsall. Grrrr why does everyone think he was in charge for Walsall away, he was there, in the crowd. Byrne and Ady were in charge. Title: Malpas Post by: fatbury on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 16:08:25 I place the blame squarely at Malpas' feet ... He is showing the same qualities that he showed at Motherwell when nearly every one of their fans signed a petition and created a huge banner saying GO NOW MALPAS on it ...
I was speaking to a fan of Motherwell just last night and some of the things he did then he is doing now --- I wont go into details as it will probably bore you all - especially those who still support him ... Overall i have only one message NEW MANAGER PLEASE MR FITTON (And i dont mean Byrne or Williams - they can go too!) Title: Malpas Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 16:11:05 Quote from: "fatbury" I place the blame squarely at Malpas' feet ... He is showing the same qualities that he showed at Motherwell when nearly every one of their fans signed a petition and created a huge banner saying GO NOW MALPAS on it ... I was speaking to a fan of Motherwell just last night and some of the things he did then he is doing now --- I wont go into details as it will probably bore you all - especially those who still support him ... Overall i have only one message NEW MANAGER PLEASE MR FITTON (And i dont mean Byrne or Williams - they can go too!) Fatbury you've completely missed the point of discussion. Talking to Motherwell fans and having examples of the mistakes he made being similar to the ones you think he's making here is backing up your opinion, instead of just spouting random bollocks which is what your currently doing. It's got fuck all to do with boring people. Title: Malpas Post by: reeves4england on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 16:13:31 Quote from: "flammableBen" Quote from: "fatbury" I place the blame squarely at Malpas' feet ... He is showing the same qualities that he showed at Motherwell when nearly every one of their fans signed a petition and created a huge banner saying GO NOW MALPAS on it ... I was speaking to a fan of Motherwell just last night and some of the things he did then he is doing now --- I wont go into details as it will probably bore you all - especially those who still support him ... Overall i have only one message NEW MANAGER PLEASE MR FITTON (And i dont mean Byrne or Williams - they can go too!) Fatbury you've completely missed the point of discussion. Talking to Motherwell fans and having examples of the mistakes he made being similar to the ones you think he's making here is backing up your opinion, instead of just spouting random bollocks which is what your currently doing. It's got fuck all to do with boring people. Title: Malpas Post by: STFC Bart on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 16:14:47 Agree fatters- he doesnt appear so far to have learned from his mistakes up north
Title: Malpas Post by: Arriba on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 16:15:30 please point out the mistakes bart and fatbury.i'd like to know what he did?
Title: Malpas Post by: Fred Elliot on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 16:29:00 Hear Hear arriba
and like I said to both of them in a the matchday thread where either of you there ????? Title: Malpas Post by: sheepshagger on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 16:52:50 Must admit I was getting frustrated a couple of weeks ago and blaming Malpas for everything....
My opinion has changed a little - in that he has not had long enough for a decent assessment yet.... The jury is out - but he needs a little longer to prove himself..... When he has his own players I will decide - I think we forget too easily that until him and Mr Fitton came into the club we were teetering on the edge of disaster..... Now we want instant success - me as much as some others being unreasonable and need to see this season for what it is - mid table obscurity, but with a foundation to build upon for next season and beyond.... Title: Malpas Post by: adje on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:00:36 The way I see it-Malpas' fault that Cox missed three decent chances?
Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:03:53 Quote from: "adje" The way I see it-Malpas' fault that Cox missed three decent chances? No its not but i would question where Cox's confidence has gone under Malpas.Title: Malpas Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:06:02 Quote from: "Don Rogers Shop" Quote from: "adje" The way I see it-Malpas' fault that Cox missed three decent chances? No its not but i would question where Cox's confidence has gone under Malpas.That's a difficult one though. If it wasn't a player we'd all been well up for signing, the general view might be that he's not put the effort in now he's got a guaranteed contract. Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:12:08 Very true.
I am just a little conerned that maybe his lack of charisma is rubbing off on the current players and even players he maybe trying to attract. There is no fact to this but he does come across a very boring person and i get the impression he would struggle to sell the club to any new players. Title: Malpas Post by: adje on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:23:31 Quote from: "Don Rogers Shop" Quote from: "adje" The way I see it-Malpas' fault that Cox missed three decent chances? No its not but i would question where Cox's confidence has gone under Malpas.Confidence comes with scoring goals.The only way his lack of confidence would be the manager's fault was if he were to undermine him-but the opposite is the case Title: Malpas Post by: sheepshagger on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:23:36 Well fook me how did Andy King manage to sign anyone ? Surely they must have seen what a bufoon he was when they met him ?
Title: Malpas Post by: pauld on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:24:48 Quote from: "fatbury" Overall i have only one message Yes, we know. Ad nauseam Title: Malpas Post by: adje on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:25:02 Quote from: "flammableBen" Quote from: "Don Rogers Shop" Quote from: "adje" The way I see it-Malpas' fault that Cox missed three decent chances? No its not but i would question where Cox's confidence has gone under Malpas.That's a difficult one though. If it wasn't a player we'd all been well up for signing, the general view might be that he's not put the effort in now he's got a guaranteed contract. You surely cant be questioning Cox's effort? Title: Malpas Post by: Tails on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:25:39 Fatbury where the hell do you find Motherwell fans to talk to?
Title: Malpas Post by: janaage on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:27:01 There was loads of them at Brisbane Road Tails!!!
Title: Malpas Post by: random_five on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:33:50 Quote from: "Don Rogers Shop" Quote from: "adje" The way I see it-Malpas' fault that Cox missed three decent chances? No its not but i would question where Cox's confidence has gone under Malpas.It does make you wonder to what standard are the players being coached under Malpas. Cox, Zaboub, Ifil, JPM all seem to be under performing since he took over. He clearly has no idea how to motivate, our second half performances are evidence of that. He doesn't seem to have us set up as an organised unit like for example Carlisle, who player for player are no better than us but I expect them to beat us on Saturday. When Sturrock left I believe we were 3 points off the playoffs and that was with Blair and Peacock up front for numerous games. Now we are below Hartlepool and only 4 points above Millwall. Surely that is unacceptable. Fair play to people who want to defend the bloke but it really does look to me like Maplas is a shit manager, who is more likely to take us down than up... Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 17:35:18 Quote from: "sheepshagger" Well fook me how did Andy King manage to sign anyone ? Surely they must have seen what a bufoon he was when they met him ? As much as we do not like king he has that Arthur Daley factor where you get the impression he could sell anything as he managed to do with a few of his loans .Title: Malpas Post by: RobertT on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 18:01:19 Quote from: "random_five" Quote from: "Don Rogers Shop" Quote from: "adje" The way I see it-Malpas' fault that Cox missed three decent chances? No its not but i would question where Cox's confidence has gone under Malpas.It does make you wonder to what standard are the players being coached under Malpas. Cox, Zaboub, Ifil, JPM all seem to be under performing since he took over. He clearly has no idea how to motivate, our second half performances are evidence of that. He doesn't seem to have us set up as an organised unit like for example Carlisle, who player for player are no better than us but I expect them to beat us on Saturday. When Sturrock left I believe we were 3 points off the playoffs and that was with Blair and Peacock up front for numerous games. Now we are below Hartlepool and only 4 points above Millwall. Surely that is unacceptable. Fair play to people who want to defend the bloke but it really does look to me like Maplas is a shit manager, who is more likely to take us down than up... and how many points away from relegation were we? Before any games kicked off this season we were equal top. As I pointed out, the only teams bar Huddersfield who have beaten us are all top 8. The sort of teams we'd lose to under any Manager this season. Sturrock got us beat by Port Vale. As it is I'm not for Malpas, I'm just against judging him right now. Title: Malpas Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 18:12:09 Quote from: "adje" Quote from: "flammableBen" Quote from: "Don Rogers Shop" Quote from: "adje" The way I see it-Malpas' fault that Cox missed three decent chances? No its not but i would question where Cox's confidence has gone under Malpas.That's a difficult one though. If it wasn't a player we'd all been well up for signing, the general view might be that he's not put the effort in now he's got a guaranteed contract. You surely cant be questioning Cox's effort? too right. Lazy cunt. Title: Malpas Post by: dell boy on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 18:29:18 Said it before, will say it again - all our strikers are second rate 2nd division players - there is not one who will worry any team at this level. I hoped that Cox might be the exception, he might still be.
Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 18:37:31 A fit Barry Corr would be but a fit Barry Corr is also a novelty .
Title: Malpas Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 18:43:23 One thing i will say about Malpas is that he is learning. Every week i have been keeping an eye on the "from the dugout" section in the Adver's post match analysis and he talks very sensibly. I like the fact that he has made bad decisions early on but has also seen this. He has put Brez back in goal now and i think he realises he made a mistake. He never gets carried away when we win and he never has a rant when we lose. All the good managers are like that. He needs time etc etc.
Title: Malpas Post by: dell boy on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 18:54:16 IOB - good, sensible post. Next season will be the bench mark.
Title: Malpas Post by: Fred Elliot on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 18:54:32 Fatbury and Bart .................................. you still have not answered my question.
I suspect that you were not in attendance at last nights game, but have formulated yours views on last night's performance on a commentary on the radio. If that is the case (if its not I apologise), then what gives you the right to make such sweeping carte blanch statements ? It also makes you both look like a couple of cocks Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 18:58:02 I am also a cock and have based my opinion on the same thing or do you mean the half time talk in general .
Title: Malpas Post by: Fred Elliot on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:03:37 The half time talk
Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:04:44 Ok i will retract my Cock comment .
Title: Malpas Post by: JPC82 on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:06:31 im not a cock, Malpas is though
Title: Malpas Post by: herthab on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:07:33 I love reading all the informed opinion on here.
We are Swindon Town, we aren't very good. For most of our existence we haven't been very good. People moaning about results/managers/players are missing that fact. I'd love to see us in the Championship, but I'll turn up whatever league we're and a bad run, by a team managed by a guy that's been here 5 minutes,won't change that. First the stay aways had Mcmahon, then King, then Mick the Bubble. Now they'll desert because of Malpas? Fuck off then. Cunts like that don't deserve a club (Maybe a clubbing?) I don't think all clubs have the large percentage of negative, moaning twats that we have to endure. Keep the faith, support the club, team and manager and stop moaning like a bunch of old women. Thanks for reading :D Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:10:16 Quote from: "herthab" I love reading all the informed opinion on here. Do bare in mind that swindon houses a big retarded element and im sure this comes in to effect in regards to the dickhead fans you talk about .We are Swindon Town, we aren't very good. For most of our existence we haven't been very good. People moaning about results/managers/players are missing that fact. I'd love to see us in the Championship, but I'll turn up whatever league we're and a bad run, by a team managed by a guy that's been here 5 minutes,won't change that. First the stay aways had Mcmahon, then King, then Mick the Bubble. Now they'll desert because of Malpas? Fuck off then. Cunts like that don't deserve a club (Maybe a clubbing?) I don't think all clubs have the large percentage of negative, moaning twats that we have to endure. Keep the faith, support the club, team and manager and stop moaning like a bunch of old women. Thanks for reading :D Title: Malpas Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:11:27 Would you say you're amongst the retarded element Mr Don Rogers Shop?
Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:12:29 That goes without saying as im sure you are aware .
Title: Malpas Post by: redbullzeye on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:13:59 I think Fatters problem is he watches Arsenal too much. A manager in an unassailable position with a squad of talented young players who he has personally bought and moulded into playing his way over many years. Not surprisingly Malpas doesn't measure up - he's been here for a few games, inherited the vast majority of the squad and probably can't afford his own media trainer to make him more media-friendly.
Or it could be Fatters is a cock on the wind up :D Title: Malpas Post by: herthab on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:14:53 Quote from: "redbullzeye" I think Fatters problem is he watches Arsenal too much. A manager in an unassailable position with a squad of talented young players who he has personally bought and moulded into playing his way over many years. Not surprisingly Malpas doesn't measure up - he's been here for a few games, inherited the vast majority of the squad and probably can't afford his own media trainer to make him more media-friendly. Or it could be Fatters is a cock on the wind up :D I vote the second option. Title: Malpas Post by: Samdy Gray on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:20:41 Quote from: "Don Rogers Shop" That goes without saying as im sure you are aware . Well I didn't want to offend... Title: Malpas Post by: fatbury on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:21:57 in retrospect ive decided i was a bit too harsh as Maurice is trying his best .. so ill back him to turn it around
Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:25:22 If the chap you spoke to last night had told you he thought he was a half decent manager would you have posted that on this forum .
I personally do not like him and feel he will turn out to be the wrong choice but i will base that on how he does for Swindon not Motherwell . Title: Malpas Post by: yeo on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:25:23 I think it was the wrong appointment to start with.The new manager decision needed to be somone that wouldnt split fans,someone with a bit of Swindon gravitas and unless he won nearly all his games Malpas was never going to get any sort of loyalty from a certain selection of Swindon fans.Personally im all for giving him a bit of time but deep down I think he's a bit shit to be honest.His personality is certainly deeply uninspiring from what ive heard of him. Ive given up on this season anyway,I probably only bother with another 2 games so I dont suppose im entitled to an opinion.
Title: Malpas Post by: fatbury on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:27:02 Don Rogers .. fair point .. I might have done I dont know ... but he didnt ;)
Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:28:01 Why are you winking at me
Title: Malpas Post by: herthab on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:28:33 Quote from: "fatbury" in answer to the question .. the failings at Motherwell were ... Tactical - never had a clue about tactics and changed formations constantly to the point where players didnt know what they were doing Changing players back and forth - like he has already done with Brez and Smith already - leaving both players lacking confidence No leadership qualities - lacks charisma - players just dont listen to him or warm to him - too indecisive and changes his mind way too often No idea in the transfer market -- lack of real contacts - and no one really wants to play for Mr Malpas Saying one thing on one day and then backtracking on it another - or just completely contradicting himself - for example he told the players to ignore the fans who were booing then later on that week said how good the fans were at supporting the club ok this is only rumour but he lost the changing room at Motherwell and there are rumblings that he may well be losing it at STFC ... but as this is rumour its hard to say if this is true or not in the same way he doesnt inspire players to join - he doesnt inspire players to perform and as a result doesnt inspire our fans to turn up Substitutions --- generally poor decisions -- change of tactics AGAIN etc ... seems to be carrying this on at STFC Poor style of play - just hoof and hope --- no real idea of what kind of pattern of play they would like to play - lack of general direction in play 2nd half collapses --- this often happened at Motherwell - they would lead at half time and then collapse in 2nd half .. we seem to be doing this on a more regular basis this could be down to a poor motivational half time chat .. but more likely lack of fitness and proper coaching techniques Overall the chap I spoke to last night - on a football chat room i might add - said that Malpas was so bad it was almost as if he was wrecking it on purpose as he seemed to get NOTHING right ... since he has arrived I have completely lost interest in the club due to the style we are playing and the general lack of direction .. its no fun seeing the inevitable defeat every week I just dont have ANY confidence in Malpas at all and im sure the "assistance" of Byrne isnt helping as he was pretty clueless himself ... not to mention he probably undermines a bit as well Just to finish I dont like to be this negative in spite of what you may think and Mr Fitton did a brilliant job in saving the club and I back him totally - but he MUST realise that Malpas ISNT the man to take us forward ... rarely have I seen a manager so inept That is a long thread. I don't care about what he did at motherwell, lots of managers have failed at one club and been a success at another. You put things that you admit are rumour, so I'll ignore them. I don't know if he'll be a success here, but I do know that giving him a few games before condemning him and wanting him out is moronic. Title: Malpas Post by: flammableBen on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:38:45 fucking hell fatbury, don't be so boring.
Title: Malpas Post by: fatbury on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:40:10 at the end of the day tho .. I dont dispute he is giving his best
... and in spite of everything I will still be there every week supporting the team hoping we win So come on town ... lets WIN ON SATURDAY :beers: Title: Malpas Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:43:11 Quote Changing players back and forth - like he has already done with Brez and Smith already - leaving both players lacking confidence Most managers do that, tis called "squad rotation". Its even more common when you have players that play in the same position of similar quality... Quote No leadership qualities - lacks charisma Isn't doing steve coppell any harm is it? Quote No idea in the transfer market -- lack of real contacts - and no one really wants to play for Mr Malpas I'd think a man with over 50 scotland caps would manage to have a few contacts. Perhaps he had more trouble getting players for motherwell because of all the financial shit they were in Quote for example he told the players to ignore the fans who were booing then later on that week said how good the fans were at supporting the club Whereas telling demoralised players to take into account each and every boo will boost morale. And slagging the fans off is a well known way to get into the good books Quote ok this is only rumour but he lost the changing room at Motherwell and there are rumblings that he may well be losing it at STFC ... but as this is rumour its hard to say if this is true or not You mean your trying to say the rest of the things you say are facts!! Quote Substitutions --- generally poor decisions -- change of tactics AGAIN etc ... seems to be carrying this on at STFC hahahaha. Of course, if we're losing we should carry on with the same tactic shouldn't we. Plank. Quote 2nd half collapses --- this often happened at Motherwell - they would lead at half time and then collapse in 2nd half .. we seem to be doing this on a more regular basis To be fair i'll give you that one Quote Poor style of play - just hoof and hope --- no real idea of what kind of pattern of play they would like to play - lack of general direction in play And of course every team in this division plays like arsenal. But what if he wants attempts to change the tactics. "oooooh look he's messing around with the tactics again" Quote just dont have ANY confidence in Malpas at all and im sure the "assistance" of Byrne isnt helping as he was pretty clueless himself The same david Byrne that led us onto our greatest unbeaten run of the season? Quote Just to finish I dont like to be this negative in spite of what you may think and Mr Fitton did a brilliant job in saving the club and I back him totally - but he MUST realise that Malpas ISNT the man to take us forward ... rarely have I seen a manager so inept Does the name 'iffy onura' mean anything to you? Or do you just moan for the fun of it? Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:46:23 Quote from: "STFC dave" Quote Changing players back and forth - like he has already done with Brez and Smith already - leaving both players lacking confidence Most managers do that, tis called "squad rotation". Its even more common when you have players that play in the same position of similar quality... Quote No leadership qualities - lacks charisma Isn't doing steve coppell any harm is it? Quote No idea in the transfer market -- lack of real contacts - and no one really wants to play for Mr Malpas I'd think a man with over 50 scotland caps would manage to have a few contacts. Perhaps he had more trouble getting players for motherwell because of all the financial shit they were in Quote for example he told the players to ignore the fans who were booing then later on that week said how good the fans were at supporting the club Whereas telling demoralised players to take into account each and every boo will boost morale. And slagging the fans off is a well known way to get into the good books Quote ok this is only rumour but he lost the changing room at Motherwell and there are rumblings that he may well be losing it at STFC ... but as this is rumour its hard to say if this is true or not You mean your trying to say the rest of the things you say are facts!! Quote Substitutions --- generally poor decisions -- change of tactics AGAIN etc ... seems to be carrying this on at STFC hahahaha. Of course, if we're losing we should carry on with the same tactic shouldn't we. Plank. Quote 2nd half collapses --- this often happened at Motherwell - they would lead at half time and then collapse in 2nd half .. we seem to be doing this on a more regular basis To be fair i'll give you that one Quote Poor style of play - just hoof and hope --- no real idea of what kind of pattern of play they would like to play - lack of general direction in play And of course every team in this division plays like arsenal. But what if he wants attempts to change the tactics. "oooooh look he's messing around with the tactics again" Quote just dont have ANY confidence in Malpas at all and im sure the "assistance" of Byrne isnt helping as he was pretty clueless himself The same david Byrne that led us onto our greatest unbeaten run of the season? Quote Just to finish I dont like to be this negative in spite of what you may think and Mr Fitton did a brilliant job in saving the club and I back him totally - but he MUST realise that Malpas ISNT the man to take us forward ... rarely have I seen a manager so inept Does the name 'iffy onura' mean anything to you? Or do you just moan for the fun of it? Title: Malpas Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:47:25 oh no, a spelling mistake. aaaahhhhhhh.
Title: Malpas Post by: fatbury on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:47:40 In retrospect ive decided i was a bit too harsh ... as im sure Maurice is trying his best im going to back him to turn it around
COME ON YOU REDS! Title: Malpas Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:48:53 whaaay good man.
Is this untill 5 o'clock saturday yeah? Title: Malpas Post by: fatbury on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:49:21 no i just realised it doesnt help and I need to support the team
Title: Malpas Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:50:10 finally!!
Title: Malpas Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 19:51:03 Quote from: "STFC dave" oh no, a spelling mistake. aaaahhhhhhh. Was just making a point calm down and stop bullying that Fatbury chap .Title: Malpas Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 20:05:12 its not bullying, its pointing out where he was so blatantly wrong, and seemingly preset to immediatley dislike malpas. Thankfully he's now seen the light
Title: Malpas Post by: redbullzeye on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 20:17:10 Quote from: STFC dave Quote 2nd half collapses --- this often happened at Motherwell - they would lead at half time and then collapse in 2nd half .. we seem to be doing this on a more regular basis To be fair i'll give you that one Quote I've got nothing to do tonight so I've done some research. In 2006-2007 Motherwell only lost 1 game that they were leading at half time, 12th May 2007 against Falkirk. So the 2nd half collapse theory is total bollocks. Not the subject I would have chosen for my 1000th post but hey ho. Anyone interested can view the season at http://www.betexplorer.com/soccer/scotland/scottish-league-2006-2007/teaminfo?team=Motherwell-FC Title: Malpas Post by: Bogus Dave on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 20:28:04 i didn't have a clue about what he was like at motherwell, but some of our second half performances have been dodgy under him
Title: Malpas Post by: herthab on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 20:32:55 Quote from: "Don Rogers Shop" Quote from: "STFC dave" oh no, a spelling mistake. aaaahhhhhhh. Was just making a point calm down and stop bullying that Fatbury chap .You remind me of someone who used to post on here. Only you're not as cuntish (Yet) :D Title: Malpas Post by: yeo on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 20:40:46 Is it Macca?
Title: Malpas Post by: neville w on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 20:57:13 Quote from: redbullzeye Quote from: STFC dave Quote 2nd half collapses --- this often happened at Motherwell - they would lead at half time and then collapse in 2nd half .. we seem to be doing this on a more regular basis To be fair i'll give you that one Quote I've got nothing to do tonight so I've done some research. In 2006-2007 Motherwell only lost 1 game that they were leading at half time, 12th May 2007 against Falkirk. So the 2nd half collapse theory is total bollocks. Not the subject I would have chosen for my 1000th post but hey ho. Anyone interested can view the season at http://www.betexplorer.com/soccer/scotland/scottish-league-2006-2007/teaminfo?team=Motherwell-FC Now that's great research redbullszye(assuming you're not making it up of course !) Title: Malpas Post by: pumbaa on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 21:02:32 Strangely this thread is very upbeat compared to some of the comments I've read on the ThisIs site over the past few days. There really are some retarded idiots who support this club.....
I'm not really entitled to have my opinion listened to as I've only seen 2 games in the last four years, but I'm prepared to give Malpas time. The big question for me is what style is he going to mold it in, as nobody really seems to know. Title: Malpas Post by: redbullzeye on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 21:03:37 Quote from: neville w Quote from: redbullzeye Quote from: "STFC dave" Quote 2nd half collapses --- this often happened at Motherwell - they would lead at half time and then collapse in 2nd half .. we seem to be doing this on a more regular basis To be fair i'll give you that one Quote I've got nothing to do tonight so I've done some research. In 2006-2007 Motherwell only lost 1 game that they were leading at half time, 12th May 2007 against Falkirk. So the 2nd half collapse theory is total bollocks. Not the subject I would have chosen for my 1000th post but hey ho. Anyone interested can view the season at http://www.betexplorer.com/soccer/scotland/scottish-league-2006-2007/teaminfo?team=Motherwell-FC Now that's great research redbullszye(assuming you're not making it up of course !) Sadly I'm not. You know the cliche about first impressions - Fatters clearly thought we were going to get Sam Allardyce or someone and that has coloured his views ever since. I think of when I have new job in nowhere near as pressurised an environment as football and it takes ages to get to know the people you can trust, who's of value etc Let this guy have his time |