Reasons to be excited?

Printable View

29-06-25, 17:47
Taffy Blue in Berkshire

Reasons to be excited?

I know it's the end of June and yet I feel we are missing something in terms of happenings which bring hope of better things to come.

The Bale saga injected some life and enthusiasm but that's now faded.

A clear out of players and goodbyes to a few who will be missed.

Admittedly the new manager brings some life and energy and new ideas but otherwise we've a currently smaller squad in a lower league.
29-06-25, 17:53
Hilts

Re: Reasons to be excited?

The possibility of a takeover raises hope.

Will it happen who knows.
29-06-25, 18:01
insider

Re: Reasons to be excited?

I see another perfect storm brewing.
Tan umming and arring over a takeover so doesn't spend on new signings.
Takeover doesn't materialise we end up with little to no signings and the circus continues.
29-06-25, 18:08
Taffy Blue in Berkshire

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by insider

I see another perfect storm brewing.
Tan umming and arring over a takeover so doesn't spend on new signings.
Takeover doesn't materialise we end up with little to no signings and the circus continues.

Think we're on the same page.
29-06-25, 18:52
bobh

Re: Reasons to be excited?

It's the hope that gets you.
29-06-25, 19:04
Des Parrot

Re: Reasons to be excited?

The Bale statement is of zero interest, if it happens great, I’m not holding my breath.

BBM has just walked in the door, I don’t see us making any transfers soon (hope I’m wrong), I think his main activities will be loans from academies late in the window.

I’m excited that I think we’ll challenge this season and CCS will be an enjoyable place to be. I haven’t seen us win a home game (live) since Oct 23 when we beat the Wurzles
29-06-25, 19:41
Bluebirdman Of Alcathays

Re: Reasons to be excited?

If we play more youngsters then that'll be intriguing. If that works out then it might get exciting.
29-06-25, 19:45
ToTaL ITK

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays

If we play more youngsters then that'll be intriguing. If that works out then it might get exciting.

been saying that since 2000
29-06-25, 20:03
Sparticus_Mills

Re: Reasons to be excited?

I am very much looking forward to preseason, just to see how we set up and play.
29-06-25, 20:23
Bluebirdman Of Alcathays

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToTaL ITK

been saying that since 2000

You must be a very slow talker. Didn't we play a fair few youngsters that year? Earnshaw, Evans, Gabbidon, Weston, Low, even Gavin Gordon. Maybe the last time we did something on that scale?
30-06-25, 06:55
Underhill1980

Re: Reasons to be excited?

The initial excitement of a double whammy of BBM and Bale is wearing thin. I’m concerned we’ve made no signings and have let a lot of players go.

If we’re counting on the character and backbone of the players that got us relegated last year then we’re ****ed.
30-06-25, 07:40
Hilts

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underhill1980

The initial excitement of a double whammy of BBM and Bale is wearing thin. I’m concerned we’ve made no signings and have let a lot of players go.

If we’re counting on the character and backbone of the players that got us relegated last year then we’re ****ed.

Totally agree.

Hasn't only 1 member of coaching staff brought in as well.

Really doesn't look good at all atm.

I've read posts saying we've a good squad. We don't. We lack character , leaders and pace. Unless BBM is a genius coupled with 3 or 4 young players being brilliant we are going to struggle unless there's reinforcements on and off the pitch.

Sooner we are bought out and Tan gone the better.
30-06-25, 08:53
Rjk

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluebirdman Of Alcathays

You must be a very slow talker. Didn't we play a fair few youngsters that year? Earnshaw, Evans, Gabbidon, Weston, Low, even Gavin Gordon. Maybe the last time we did something on that scale?

00/01 season was great, we scored 95 goals.
30-06-25, 09:06
The Bloop

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Im sure there's work going on in the background with regards to potential signings, but it that the same every season, that until an announcement is made, we dont know what's going on.
The lack of excitement for me is down to apparent failure to change any of the structure, so the feeling being that we'll just get more of the same.
Im prepared to be surprised though.
30-06-25, 10:08
Joe Gillis

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Reasons to be excited?
Absolutely NONE so far
30-06-25, 10:24
Underhill1980

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe Gillis

Reasons to be excited?
Absolutely NONE so far

We’ve got a manager with three Christian names making up his entire name, what more do you want?
30-06-25, 10:34
BLUETIT

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underhill1980

We’ve got a manager with three Christian names making up his entire name, what more do you want?

Murphy ??????, Christian name ???????
30-06-25, 12:18
Underhill1980

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUETIT

Murphy ??????, Christian name ???????

This is not copied and pasted and came completely off the top of my head.

While Murphy is primarily a surname of Irish origin, it is also used as a given name, including in Christian contexts. It is not specifically a Christian name, but it is a common name used by Christians and those of other or no religious affiliations. The name comes from the Irish surname Ó Murchadha, meaning "descendant of Murchadh," which itself is derived from the Gaelic name Murchadh, meaning "sea warrior".
30-06-25, 12:21
jon1959

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUETIT

Murphy ??????, Christian name ???????

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murphy_(given_name)
30-06-25, 12:26
Taunton Blue Genie

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underhill1980

This is not copied and pasted and came completely off the top of my head.

While Murphy is primarily a surname of Irish origin, it is also used as a given name, including in Christian contexts. It is not specifically a Christian name, but it is a common name used by Christians and those of other or no religious affiliations. The name comes from the Irish surname Ó Murchadha, meaning "descendant of Murchadh," which itself is derived from the Gaelic name Murchadh, meaning "sea warrior".

Surely it's the other way around. Patronymic surnames such a O'Dowd, ap Rhys and Johnson were originally based on the given name of the father.
30-06-25, 12:41
Underhill1980

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

Surely it's the other way around. Patronymic surnames such a O'Dowd, ap Rhys and Johnson were originally based on the given name of the father.

Don’t blame me blame Chat GPT.
30-06-25, 13:02
BLUETIT

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

Surely it's the other way around. Patronymic surnames such a O'Dowd, ap Rhys and Johnson were originally based on the given name of the father.

Down Splott way, all Murphy’s were “spud”
30-06-25, 13:08
Taunton Blue Genie

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underhill1980

Don’t blame me blame Chat GPT.

Do we really need to pass off ChatGPT content as our own posts on here?
30-06-25, 16:32
tforturton

Re: Reasons to be excited?

BBM must spend his evenings wondering what happens to him, if the Bale deal comes off.
30-06-25, 16:43
Underhill1980

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

Do we really need to pass off ChatGPT content as our own posts on here?

I sarcastically insinuated that what I posted was off the top of my head. At no point did I seriously claim ownership.
30-06-25, 16:54
Underhill1980

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underhill1980

This is not copied and pasted and came completely off the top of my head.

While Murphy is primarily a surname of Irish origin, it is also used as a given name, including in Christian contexts. It is not specifically a Christian name, but it is a common name used by Christians and those of other or no religious affiliations. The name comes from the Irish surname Ó Murchadha, meaning "descendant of Murchadh," which itself is derived from the Gaelic name Murchadh, meaning "sea warrior".

Exhibit 1
30-06-25, 17:21
Taunton Blue Genie

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underhill1980

Exhibit 1

Sarcasm is not always obvious.
30-06-25, 17:35
Underhill1980

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie

Sarcasm is not always obvious.

True, I’ll be more clear next time (not sarcasm) haha
30-06-25, 20:16
B. Oddie

Re: Reasons to be excited?

Quote:

Originally Posted by insider

I see another perfect storm brewing.
Tan umming and arring over a takeover so doesn't spend on new signings.
Takeover doesn't materialise we end up with little to no signings and the circus continues.

My thoughts, too.

Worrying.
01-07-25, 15:15
Jimmy_Tango

Re: Reasons to be excited?

I'm excited as the optimist in me believes BBM will be a shrewd appointment (based solely on what I have seen written).

The realist in me is concerned is nothing has changed at the club structurally, the same mistakes are therefore likely to be repeated, and there's a very real possibility that our very inexperienced new manager has us playing out from the back with League one standard defenders and no real leaders.

Plenty of time between now and the start of the season so let's hope there are some interesting signings on the way.
02-07-25, 08:38
Underhill1980

Re: Reasons to be excited?

A month before our first game. Would be nice to get rid of a few players that aren’t up for the fight but primarily get some new blood in that is! I’m getting more concerned as each day passes.

All times are GMT. The time now is 19:17.