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    The managers words

    We have heard words from too many managers in recent years, buying in to what we have liked hearing and being critical of what we didn’t like.

    Most often the words have not matched the outcomes.

    So far I have been very impressed with BBM’s statements - hopefully they will continue to be matched by results including the right new signings.

    It’s still early days but hope is turning into optimism.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEAWAY TOO View Post
    We have heard words from too many managers in recent years, buying in to what we have liked hearing and being critical of what we didn’t like.

    Most often the words have not matched the outcomes.

    So far I have been very impressed with BBM’s statements - hopefully they will continue to be matched by results including the right new signings.

    It’s still early days but hope is turning into optimism.
    I like the fact he’s decisive. Doesn’t mess about, drops players that need dropping, plays players that train well.

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    I thought in particular his explanation of the Mafico starting and coming off and what he thinks of the player moving forward was classy and shows his experience of working with younger players.

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    He did use ‘in the building’ once. I trust he’s been hauled over the coals for that!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by splott parker View Post
    He did use ‘in the building’ once. I trust he’s been hauled over the coals for that!!!!!!!
    Poor bloke, he’s not had the chance to use “get it over the line” yet.

    Being serious, after struggling to understand what he was saying in his early media appearances, I’ve got used to him and it’s no longer a problem. I’m enjoying his press conferences now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
    Poor bloke, he’s not had the chance to use “get it over the line” yet.

    Being serious, after struggling to understand what he was saying in his early media appearances, I’ve got used to him and it’s no longer a problem. I’m enjoying his press conferences now.
    Is he still talking at 200 mph ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUETIT View Post
    Is he still talking at 200 mph ?
    I don’t think he is, maybe he was a bit nervous at first and has settled into things now?

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    Re: The managers words

    Quote Originally Posted by BLUETIT View Post
    Is he still talking at 200 mph ?
    Sometimes, but not so much.

    I reckon he talks faster when he's nervous (forgets his 'media training' and reverts to his natural speech patterns).

    If he slows down, he's more confident. So if we understand him clearly that is good news for two reasons!

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    Re: The managers words

    Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
    I don’t think he is, maybe he was a bit nervous at first and has settled into things now?
    Snap.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUETIT View Post
    Is he still talking at 200 mph ?
    I read at 10mph so not a problem.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jon1959 View Post
    Snap.
    I noticed he was taking very small sips from a water bottle today and wondered if it was something to give him a bit more time to think about what he was going to say.

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    Re: The managers words

    Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
    Poor bloke, he’s not had the chance to use “get it over the line” yet.

    Being serious, after struggling to understand what he was saying in his early media appearances, I’ve got used to him and it’s no longer a problem. I’m enjoying his press conferences now.
    I understood what he was saying for the first time this week, aren't subtitles wonderful.

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    Maybe we are doing so well because the players don’t understand a word he says.

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    Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
    I noticed he was taking very small sips from a water bottle today and wondered if it was something to give him a bit more time to think about what he was going to say.
    Media team have been onto him if that's the case! One of the first things I was told to do in my work's media training course

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    I don’t find him difficult to understand at all. I don’t even think he talks particularly quickly. I guess some just aren’t used to the accent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vic Flange View Post
    I don’t find him difficult to understand at all. I don’t even think he talks particularly quickly. I guess some just aren’t used to the accent.
    Agree, some like to moan at every opportunity.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Underhill1980 View Post
    Agree, some like to moan at every opportunity.

    No we don’t

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    Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
    I noticed he was taking very small sips from a water bottle today and wondered if it was something to give him a bit more time to think about what he was going to say.
    You mean, like vodka?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUETIT View Post
    No we don’t
    Can you say that again but a little slower please?

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    People are happy because we’re winning

    The managers words to the media are all bluster as are most managers

    We’ve got one of the strongest squads in this division with a nice opening fixture list.

    Let’s not get negative but let’s not get ahead of ourselves either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by WJ99mobile View Post
    People are happy because we’re winning

    The managers words to the media are all bluster as are most managers

    We’ve got one of the strongest squads in this division with a nice opening fixture list.

    Let’s not get negative but let’s not get ahead of ourselves either.
    Let’s just embrace it and enjoy it for once.

    One of the strongest squads, don’t agree with that. Paper thin and relying on youngsters.

    Nice opening fixtures? Away to two teams that are used to winning at home and still unbeaten.

    Why don’t we actually give credit to the players and manager for once instead of always preparing ourselves for the negative.

    If we beat Luton on Saturday we’ll still have fans saying, “oh they aren’t as good as people made out”. Enjoy the ride, it’s been a long time since we celebrated anything!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Underhill1980 View Post
    Can you say that again but a little slower please?

    No




    we




    don’t

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    Re: The managers words

    Quote Originally Posted by BLUETIT View Post
    Is he still talking at 200 mph ?
    No, he got caught three times, Drakfords got him down to 20mph, or it's a ban.

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    Quote Originally Posted by splott parker View Post
    He did use ‘in the building’ once. I trust he’s been hauled over the coals for that!!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Taunton Blue Genie View Post
    Took a while to spot the irony

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