A new phrase....Ooooosssss and Aaaaaahhhhssss

[Rodley]

So on the one hand we have a load of criticism on him not being honest enough in assessing the game, and on the other we have criticising something that was clear to see – he wasn't anywhere near strong enough. I'd argue that the last time Adkins felt the need to criticise a young player (pre-Millwall with Adams) we have seen an improvement in their performance. Perhaps this might have the same effect?

As I've said before, far far too much time is spent analysing these interviews. I'd much rather we just focus on how the manager is doing in handling the club, rather than how he speaks to the media in a 5 minute interview. I think we have enough to keep our attention on the former.

People go mental about these interviews. Every week.

For fucks sake, I realised in August he's going to grate when interviewed. Why the constant indignation, even now?!

 

[sothall blade]

[QUOTE="lingsbord, post: 993652, member: 3662"]For me personally, the only way Adkins can redeem himself is if he comes out and says "Let's be honest, now the season's over we can admit that this shower of shyte needs binning. All the out of contract lads can go, and those with a year left would be better off going elsewhere to try to earn themselves a longer contract because they have no long term future here. I made some poor recruitment and selection decisions but I promise you we'll have a new side of pacy, powerful, young and hungry players who can bring excitement..................." - wtf am I saying? sorry, zablade is right. It ain't happening. Cheerio[/QUOTE]

I was told (dont know if its true) Mickey Adams said a similar thing to McCabe when he took over, and we know what happened then

 

[LSF]

Adkins has been appalling this season. I don't think anyone can argue against this but working under the current regime I'm not sure anyone could succeed

Never been as down about United as I am now. Judging by McCabe's comments, next season is going to be even worse. Disgusting how the club has been ran

That Roy, is just how I feel about the past season and the future...

 

[finlaytheblade]

That comment about "young Ben in the centre there being out powered - which we haven't been" - I didn't like that. Felt too much like an "I told you so" to the fans about Hammond. Felt a little bit snide, even. Not sure public criticism is the right "pathway for youth" gaffer....

No way Hague blade will we be expecting the academy to pull us through next season,Adkins comment on Ben Whiteman is realistic,as I said in an earlier post most of the young ( academy )players are not ready for regular 1st team football some are knocking on the door but to expect them to make the difference next season is not on ,.The owners and the coaching staff know this and signings ( recruits ) are a must to have a go next season,ime expecting a big turnover in players this summer.We all agree we have not been good enough ,Adkins said so pre - season.He's not brought many in ,just two under contract so his opportunity to build is own team is there.There will be no excuse for failure after putting his own team together.I repeat what I say about the academy lads (don't expect them to take us up).There has to be a pathway for them but to expect too much from them next season is way off.Going to be an interesting summer transfer window .

 

[PeteBlade]

This pathway to the youth shit?
It's all a smoke screen to say we will not be buying players and have to rely on what comes through the academy.
I've said many times that we are becoming the "new Crewe" but without the silky football. Ever destined to produce for others to reap the benefit.

Problem with this so called, "pathway" is that it is doomed from the off. We have Man City nicking our best U16 players. How on earth are we going to make a pathway when those we have left are the lesser players?

All I can see at the moment is us staying over a decade in this shit division.
There is nothing to convince me we have any other plan than treading water.


"Ooohhs & Ahhhs"?

I think you'll find its "Booooos & ARSE"

Waffle TWAT!

The "silky football" of Crewe.

That's a new one.