Just get rid

[The Fox]

I've come to accept that Wilder will oversee the squad changes during the summer and will be manager fir the next campaign.

Its not something anyone except COH can change and they show little sign of doing so.

The budget will have been known for months and we know what we have to work with , plans for those who are going, staying and a wishlist for those coming in will be mostly complete.

As for the split in the wilder in / out camp , all of us will just have to hope for the best , get behind the club , the team and the players and enjoy summer .

 

[VonBrysonsExpress]

I don't hate wilder, like most think his first stint one of the most exciting times as a blade. But if any other manager had overseen the recent results, playing style (or lack of), constant closing down of criticism or deflection of failure to others, would the rabid pro wilder supporters be saying the same things.

Looking objectively he does appear a busted flush, if he wasn't who he was would we have been excited by getting a manager who had failed badly at borough and Watford?

Look at the team, think about the results, consider the failings. Change is challenging but it's a fact, we need to change direction.

 

[Shadota]

I'll make the argument all day everyday. Waste of time when you completely dismiss results and points as irrelevant. Almost like you don't care about any argument that isn't Wilder is shit.

I've never, ever, said "Wilder is shit". I've always maintained the position that the tactics deployed during his most recent periods as manager (2023-present) have not been on par with the standards he delivered during his first tenure. And, more importantly, that they would not generate prolonged success without significant change.

I also don't dismiss the points tally of last season. The issue lies in that despite that, we achieved nothing. If we continue to finish 10 points behind 2nd place every season, and lose the play-off final, does that make us a successful club? I wouldn't say so.

It's also hilarious that you think to throw the argument at me that you seemingly believe my stance is that of "our current manager is utter dross and we should get rid", when that's pretty much what you throw at anyone who suggests a different man to replace CW.

For clarity, if next season, Wilder delivers a team that plays front-foot, aggressive, attacking football; something akin to that Coventry have shown this season, I'll happily admit that I was wrong to want him to leave. I would like nothing more than to have something to celebrate as a Blade. And even if we don't get promotion, I'll still be happy, so long as we migrate away from the sluggish, dull football that has often been served up this season.

The thing is, given how much I've seen from you on this forum, I'm confident that if the shoe were on the other foot, and we succeeded as a consequence of Wilder leaving his position, you would not make the same sort of concession.

 

[s20Blade]

Let's say we got Roy Hodgson (for arguements sake) in instead of Wilder do we think he would have got as much stick for taking us out of a probable relegation scrap to safety?

 

[Houston_Blade]

This is hopefully the season where we’ve actually been able to plan early and have done so. Therefore we should be on the front foot with signings in the summer and getting rid of the dross (assuming anyone wants them).

I do realise that we say this every year and it’s never happened but we can always hope!

 

[jt64]

Let's say we got Roy Hodgson (for arguements sake) in instead of Wilder do we think he would have got as much stick for taking us out of a probable relegation scrap to safety?

Anyone who was doing the bare minimum and serving up awful football would probably be getting stick, yes

 

[Tom Bott]

a manager who had failed badly at borough and Watford

Middlesbrough - 11 managers in the last ten years.

Watford - 17/20 managers in the last ten years.

How has either of those teams benefitted from the managerial merry go round?

But hey let's give it a go.
Nothing ventured nothing gained eh.

 

[VonBrysonsExpress]

Middlesbrough - 11 managers in the last ten years.

Watford - 17/20 managers in the last ten years.

How has either of those teams benefitted from the managerial merry go round?

But hey let's give it a go.
Nothing ventured nothing gained eh.

Granted both teams are/were crazy but these were the only jobs wilder was offered and he didn't impose himself on either. Anyway, my point was would any blade have welcomed a manager sacked by either club unless he was called Chris wilder and other than memories of his golden spell.

Please feel free to take individual quotes to challenge but don't pretend to not understand my overall point that the majority of fans would not be happy with a failed manager from clubs at that time or content with recent performances if it was any other manager

 

[Keen Blade]

This is hopefully the season where we’ve actually been able to plan early and have done so. Therefore we should be on the front foot with signings in the summer and getting rid of the dross (assuming anyone wants them).

I do realise that we say this every year and it’s never happened but we can always hope!

Hope is never enough to deal with the major anachronism of the transfer window closing a month after the season has started - it's a bizarre system which means all clubs start the season not knowing who's in their squad , let alone having them fully fit & coached into whatever is the manager's playing strategy for the season.

 

[nopigfansintown]

This is hopefully the season where we’ve actually been able to plan early and have done so. Therefore we should be on the front foot with signings in the summer and getting rid of the dross (assuming anyone wants them).

I do realise that we say this every year and it’s never happened but we can always hope!

I'd like to think so but we are stuck with sunk costs on a lot of players and will probably have to heavily subsidise any outgoings that aren't Hamer, Brooks, Seriki, Burrows (despite bad form), O'Hare or Peck. Arblaster and Cooper could be anything now and we don't know if they'll even be ready for next season. So we'll effectively have a lot of outfield loans we are effectively paying money to watch play elsewhere. Any big outgoings may well take a long time to come to fruition. If we are waiting on those monies that will handcuff us too.

 

[Houston_Blade]

I'd like to think so but we are stuck with sunk costs on a lot of players and will probably have to heavily subsidise any outgoings that aren't Hamer, Brooks, Seriki, Burrows (despite bad form), O'Hare or Peck. Arblaster and Cooper could be anything now and we don't know if they'll even be ready for next season. So we'll effectively have a lot of outfield loans we are effectively paying money to watch play elsewhere. Any big outgoings may well take a long time to come to fruition. If we are waiting on those monies that will handcuff us too.

But apart from all that it’s looking positive for next season

 

[Yoonitedite]

One of the best ever quotes from Roygbiv sView from was “ a homeless man playing up front”

I mean like you say everyone can have their opinion.

He's not Sunday league though seen that happen at this level.
Not sure if your being serious but you don't do what he did in his first stint as a one trick, Sunday league pony.

I'm not saying I am overly confident of a great session next season. But I've said it before. Some stability is good and I reckon Wilder is a good punt to be in charge of what will be a big turnaround in personell. In fact he's usually done well when being in charge over a summer.

I wish I could share your optimism.
That season was his one trick for me.
Every dog has its day n all that.
Personally I want to see something fresh and unpredictable,like those years were.I just don't see it on the pitch sadly

 

[Yoonitedite]

Wilder is not going anywhere for a year at least, people just need to get over it and accept it, focus on discussing what we need to do in the summer to improve us.

Errr,get a better manager

 

[Yoonitedite]

I've come to accept that Wilder will oversee the squad changes during the summer and will be manager fir the next campaign.

Its not something anyone except COH can change and they show little sign of doing so.

The budget will have been known for months and we know what we have to work with , plans for those who are going, staying and a wishlist for those coming in will be mostly complete.

As for the split in the wilder in / out camp , all of us will just have to hope for the best , get behind the club , the team and the players and enjoy summer .

We should have "In Optimum Spera" embroidered into our club crest.
Despite its passivity

 

[Lane Ender]

Middlesbrough - 11 managers in the last ten years.

Watford - 17/20 managers in the last ten years.

How has either of those teams benefitted from the managerial merry go round?

But hey let's give it a go.
Nothing ventured nothing gained eh.

Things move on pal nowts forever but if you’re happy to keep clapping keep clapping

 

[HillStreet Blade]

Granted both teams are/were crazy but these were the only jobs wilder was offered and he didn't impose himself on either. Anyway, my point was would any blade have welcomed a manager sacked by either club unless he was called Chris wilder and other than memories of his golden spell.

Please feel free to take individual quotes to challenge but don't pretend to not understand my overall point that the majority of fans would not be happy with a failed manager from clubs at that time or content with recent performances if it was any other manager

Dave Bassett failed at and was sacked by Watford. Didn't do too badly for us. The last manager to get us promoted to the prem was sacked by his previous clubs. Like with players sometimes the manager is not a good fit for a club, see Clough/Leeds.

 

[VonBrysonsExpress]

Dave Bassett failed at and was sacked by Watford. Didn't do too badly for us. The last manager to get us promoted to the prem was sacked by his previous clubs. Like with players sometimes the manager is not a good fit for a club, see Clough/Leeds.

Dave Bassett had a great spell with at least two clubs. It then didn't work out after us, wilder had good spells before joining us and has subsequently landed largely on his arse since. No idea what point you're attempting to make bringing Clough into the conversation.