STEVE MORISON SACKED

[The Bloop]

If we just give a manager 9 or 10 games with a squad he's built from scratch himself, how long do they give his replacement with the same players?
Something tells me we do the know the whole story as this seems a very snap decision.

[life on mars]

I'd be very surprised if this is purely because of a football decision.

You may have a point , he doesn't suffer fools .. perhaps he was questioned by owner or board and he simply said I can't build with no fecking money or backing... done what's asked of me cleared out the overpaid dross and now ?? I need backing ..

[City123]

The right call imo. Didn't think they had it in them to be decisive over his lack of ability showing through and the fact he was a risk this season. That doesn't mean they will get the next appointment right either but something had to be done.

I've never subscribed to the view that he was building a team, I've always felt it was like watching an episode of faking it.

I'd also add this: Rubin Colwill has gone backwards. Robert Page can't be happy with the way Morison has handled the Welsh players bearing in mind Wales are at their first WC since 1958. Compare Harris, Davies and Colwill to other Welsh players at other clubs and the way they are used.

I'm glad to see the back of him.

As am I

Bombed out promising youth players, brought in a bunch of bang average journeymen and played conservative football that saw us create next to nothing. The way people are going on on Twitter you'd think we've sacked Pep!

I always got the impression it was just a matter of time with Morison, I didn't see him lasting the season and though I'm surprised he's gone this early, I'm not particularly disappointed

[Nobody's Rep]

I can only assume they have a replacement in mind.
Let's be honest, as I said yesterday, the players are not as bad as the performances and results suggest.
I think it's the right move. He's failed to utilise what he had and performances have largely been poor. A better manager will do better with this squad.

Who do you think will realistically want to come here - we are a complete mind fxxk at the moment

So come on then name someone you want who will come here

[Nobody's Rep]

Not Dyche either , please.....It's going to be Dyche isn't it.

Why would dyche want to come here? He is better than us

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

I'm pretty happy with the decision.

Let us know if you approve when the new manager is appointed

[Maurice Swan]

TOBW

"this is the most ludicrous sacking in the club’s history I’d say."

- would have to go along with that. Like many others I am totally speechless. Yes we can criticise his line-ups and tactics.....that's what fans do, but this is madness at such an early stage. Clearly the heirarchy are not reacting to any fan outrage - most are completely understanding of the need for patience and time, and that a complete new squad doesn't' gel overnight.
Must be one of the few sackings in history where it was not a reaction to fan outrage.
Have to think, like others, that there is more behind this.

[Tuerto]

Let us know if you approve when the new manager is appointed

I will, you know that already.

[Nobody's Rep]

Have to think, like others, that there is more behind this.

Have to go to the other board for the inevitable tREWth

[WJ99mobile]

As am I

Bombed out promising youth players, brought in a bunch of bang average journeymen and played conservative football that saw us create next to nothing. The way people are going on on Twitter you'd think we've sacked Pep!

I always got the impression it was just a matter of time with Morison, I didn't see him lasting the season and though I'm surprised he's gone this early, I'm not particularly disappointed

The youth hasn’t been good enough

Youth won’t automatically come good

[The Bloop]

Brendan could be available soon

[the other bob wilson]

The right call imo. Didn't think they had it in them to be decisive over his lack of ability showing through and the fact he was a risk this season. That doesn't mean they will get the next appointment right either but something had to be done.

I've never subscribed to the view that he was building a team, I've always felt it was like watching an episode of faking it.

I'd also add this: Rubin Colwill has gone backwards. Robert Page can't be happy with the way Morison has handled the Welsh players bearing in mind Wales are at their first WC since 1958. Compare Harris, Davies and Colwill to other Welsh players at other clubs and the way they are used.

I'm glad to see the back of him.

You don’t give the manager the nod to bring in SEVENTEEN new players, make money no one thought we had available to him to spend on transfer deadline day and implement a completely new way of playing and then sack him less than two months into the season - it’s ridiculous. The only way this decision makes any sense is if something has gone on behind the scenes or we’ve got someone who will represent a big step forward by the club poised to come in - as the second option seems pie in the sky under this lot, we’re left with number one and if it is that, the club owe it the fans to at least hint that something along those lines has taken place.

[Tuerto]

You don’t give the manager the nod to bring in SEVENTEEN new players, make money no one thought we had available to him to spend on transfer deadline day and implement a completely new way of playing and then sack him less than two months into the season - it’s ridiculous. The only way this decision makes any sense is if something has gone on behind the scenes or we’ve got someone who will represent a big step forward by the club poised to come in - as the second option, seems pie in the sky under this lot, we’re left with number one and if it is that, the club owe it the fans to at least hint that something along those lines has taken place.

I reckon that he's chinned one of the players

[Nobody's Rep]

You don’t give the manager the nod to bring in SEVENTEEN new players, make money no one thought we had available to him to spend on transfer deadline day and implement a completely new way of playing and then sack him less than two months into the season - it’s ridiculous. The only way this decision makes any sense is if something has gone on behind the scenes or we’ve got someone who will represent a big step forward by the club poised to come in - as the second option, seems pie in the sky under this lot, we’re left with number one and if it is that, the club owe it the fans to at least hint that something along those lines has taken place.

The statement from the club says Hudson in charge while they consider their options??

[the other bob wilson]

I reckon that he's chinned one of the players

Certainly possible I’d say - the more I think about it, the more it seems it has to be something like that.

[Maurice Swan]

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[Tuerto]

Certainly possible I’d say - the more I think about it, the more it seems it has to be something like that.

He's volatile, almost a bit spoilt at times. I would not be surprised if there has been some inappropriate language or fisticuffs.

[MacAdder]

Question is who will be Mark Hudson's number two, AKA our next manager

[Citizen's Nephew]

You don’t give the manager the nod to bring in SEVENTEEN new players, make money no one thought we had available to him to spend on transfer deadline day and implement a completely new way of playing and then sack him less than two months into the season - it’s ridiculous. The only way this decision makes any sense is if something has gone on behind the scenes or we’ve got someone who will represent a big step forward by the club poised to come in - as the second option seems pie in the sky under this lot, we’re left with number one and if it is that, the club owe it the fans to at least hint that something along those lines has taken place.

The club is a madhouse Bob. Has been for ages. They have done all of the things you've highlighted and more. They should never have appointed him in the first place. I understand the anger but it doesn't make it the wrong decision, it just highlights our club board are a f*cking joke and have been for a long time. Two promotions to the biggest league in the world blown and look where we've ended up. I think it's the board that's the problem. Morison was given a massive chance and wasn't up to the job for all kinds of reasons. That's on the board. They've done something about it at least.

[LeningradCowboy]

I'm pretty happy with the decision.

I'm slightly bemused by the reaction on here. Our results have been on a downward trajectory since we beat Birmingham and we've played well for about 45 minutes in our last four games. I'm just disappointed that we haven't also got rid of Hudson and Ramasut.

[City123]

The youth hasn’t been good enough

Youth won’t automatically come good

They were no worse than any other players last season (often better) and have been moved out of the side. One easy example is Bagan, what has he done wrong to be behind the comedy player that is Nkonkou? Another is Denham who impressed when given opportunity, why is he now 5th choice behind another comedy player in Nelson?

He persisted with the likes of Vaulks and Pack despite knowing he wouldn't be using them even when we were safe rather than give Bowen (who had impressed) or King a real run in the team. Colwill has not had a run in the team under him despite being impressive when he's given proper opportunity. Connolly and McGuinness have both been moved on despite one looking good on loan and the other being fine in our first team. Poor players were given chances consistently ahead of promising younger players and in spite of this I'm still seeing him lauded elsewhere for bringing through the young players?

[Citizen's Nephew]

I reckon that he's chinned one of the players

It's been no secret we've joked about his 'personality' for a while so yeah, this is definitely a possibility!

[City123]

You don’t give the manager the nod to bring in SEVENTEEN new players, make money no one thought we had available to him to spend on transfer deadline day and implement a completely new way of playing and then sack him less than two months into the season - it’s ridiculous. The only way this decision makes any sense is if something has gone on behind the scenes or we’ve got someone who will represent a big step forward by the club poised to come in - as the second option seems pie in the sky under this lot, we’re left with number one and if it is that, the club owe it the fans to at least hint that something along those lines has taken place.

That only Morison is gone and not his coaching staff suggests that may be a possibility

[MacAdder]

Blimey, I only questioned his tactical approach. Sorry Steve.

WOL headlines "Buchanan gets morrison fired"

Jokes aside, the sacking and the timing of it is facking comical, though no in the humorous sense.

[tforturton]

I've backed him since he took over but having a think back I reach different conclusions so I'm struggling to find much sympathy for him.
Bar a 45 minute blip at Boro, which he clearly fixed at half time, we've been totally clueless since playing Birmingham at home.
The kids coming through from last season have nearly all been discarded again and while the new style is easier on the eye I couldn't figure out what the actual plan was.
He turned us into chronic time wasters whenever we weren't losing away. We've lost every game we've gone behind in so this team lacks bottle. Also whenever given more than a few days to prepare we lost.

Totally agree, and yesterday was just awful.
Whereas it has been good to see people putting a positive slant on things, we have been dreadful so far this season - with one or two very short exceptions - clueless and shapeless. Yes, he's changed the style, and yes, he's recruited a new side, but we are still very poor, can't score goals, and what's more, the youngsters aren't even getting a look-in. What must Bagan think, for example, when Nkounkou gets picked in front of him? And why change the Harris-Robinson front two, after it had worked so well?
But apart from that, he's had plenty of opportunity to show he could mould a side, and push us on, and instead, all he's shown us is that he was promoted well beyond his abilities.