Mutual consent

[Sean Thornton]

I don't doubt Sun's track record, but I can't figure this out. If it's a done deal and both sides want to part, then why is he staying until the end of the season? What's in it for him? What's in it for SUFC?

*baffled*

The effect on his cv. Leaving mid season is open to question, especially as he's still banging on about a play off place.

Maybe it's not true?

 

[Sean Thornton]

Who else leaves by mutual consent apart from the manager?

Fabian Brandy.

 

[robbiez666]

Clearly. What did you think I was saying?

Sorry, I thought you were responding to my post.

 

[Alfreton14Blade]

Maybe his contract required him to get us promoted this season? (& maybe he still thinks, against all the odds, it's still possible?)

 

[Sean Thornton]

Sorry, I thought you were responding to my post.

I was hiding under the table after your post

 

[Ricky]

Any parting of company is far more likely to be instigated by United than Adkins.

Adkins didn't have a great time at Reading and it's clear to anyone that he's failed badly here. He'll know his stock is falling. He's got another two years on a lucrative contract. Do you think a manager who only seems to be going downhill would write off even part of that contract?

It'll be a straightforward sacking dressed up as 'mutual consent' to make us look better. As obviously that's something that is very important to us.

 

[Dkc]

Very disappointing if true. Adkins has made some strange decisions in team selection, signings and formation, but no manager can hope to get everything right in less than a season.

If this is correct, I suspect that the Prince might have had a big say in this decision. Can't see McCabe supporting the sacking yet another manager, given our past record of "fresh starts"

 

[JohnDenver]

The effect on his cv. Leaving mid season is open to question, especially as he's still banging on about a play off place.

Maybe it's not true?

Would you stay stuck in a dead-end job for two months for the sake of a small amount of perceived pride? I wouldn't.

If this is true then Sun wins the ITKer of the year award. We should have an awards dinner.

 

[Latters]

Fabian Brandy.

And Neill Collins.

Maybe the thread relates to Baxter. The last I heard on this was we were seeking the PFA's advice.

 

[Ricky]

Baxter wouldn't have to leave by mutual consent at the end of the season as he's out of contract anyway.

 

[Harry's Game]

FFS...

 

[Finn Keane o' Balmaqueen]

Does the OP write for our local newspaper?

 

[FTPE]

Why do "In the knowers" speak in bastard riddles!??

 

[SouthEssexBlade]

"Here's my retained list!"
"That looks a very short list, Nigel"
"Yes it is, and here's the list I want to bring in"
"That's a very long list, Nigel."
"Yes it is."
"What do you understand of the phrase, 'mutual consent' Nigel?"

 

[UnitedBlade]

The presumption here is that it refers to Adkins - what if it is a player who has a contract beyond the end of the season, or a change in the Boardroom?

The following still need sorting out:
Baxter - but that won't be mutual consent it will be sacking and he's out of contract anyway
Jim - post is unpaid therefore no big deal
Prince - not obligated to put in any more money but shareholding transferred ?

Player agreeing to cancel their contract - Coutts ? Woolford ?

It would seem to be Adkins on the face of it but it could be someone else.

 

[Sean Thornton]

Any parting of company is far more likely to be instigated by United than Adkins.

Adkins didn't have a great time at Reading and it's clear to anyone that he's failed badly here. He'll know his stock is falling. He's got another two years on a lucrative contract. Do you think a manager who only seems to be going downhill would write off even part of that contract?

It'll be a straightforward sacking dressed up as 'mutual consent' to make us look better. As obviously that's something that is very important to us.

Like everyone else it's speculation based on your view of the club. Unless his contract is made public or they issue a joint statement we'll never know the truth.

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

And Neill Collins.

Maybe the thread relates to Baxter. The last I heard on this was we were seeking the PFA's advice.

Is SJH is going to post mutual consent about anyone other than Adkins?

It's about as likely as the play-offs.

 

[shrubbery]

Bye.

 

[Barney]

I just hope and pray that whoever the new manager is actually analyses how Adkins has managed and takes it as a fine example of what not to do. I also hope he's going to be infinitely more ruthless in his approach.

 

[Finn Keane o' Balmaqueen]

Someone's sock drawer's going to be empty tomorrow morning.

 

[UnitedBlade]

No press conference today, he's been counting his money.

 

[BeatleBlade]

Shambles if true, very disappointed. Given what some people connected with the club are saying he seems to be just about starting to turn it around. More cover for the board. Best of luck to him though.

 

[SUFC Guy]

FFS! how many are left for me to work with Kev? 8?

 

[Blade58]

Not shocked this is happening, but disappointed tbh

Just thought the clear out come the end of the season would allow Adkins the opportunity to sort this shit fest of a team out, but as usual with this board, they're running scared yet again and imo, making the wrong decision at the wrong time

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

SJH's recent posts.

Pretty sure all the team ones were exactly right. The one where we played 3-5-2 for the first time included who would be wingbacks.

The only one that might not be accurate was the one about Evans's QC never having lost an appeal.

Everything directly related to the club and ITK has been accurate.

David Emmanual QC has never lost an appeal case , just saying

Line up IMO long mcev Edgar bash brayford (wingback) woolford(wingback) Hammond reed Flynn Adams sharp like I say only my opinion

Yes

This one was about Baxter and came when there was speculation on here and before it was officially announced by the club.

Same side as Saturday Collins injured Basham playing centre half

Today's team IMO LONG BEARD EDGAR COLLINS MCEV JCR HAMMOND REED BAXTER ADAMS DCL

Today's team IMO Long beard Edgar Collins mcev coutts Hammond bash Baxter sammon sharp UTB

 

[robbiez666]

We're all going to be so happy when he revels he's talking about Coutts **crosses fingers**

 

[Dkc]

Why do "In the knowers" speak in bastard riddles!??

Sometimes there can be a genuine reason - ie the less they say, the less likely it is for the source to be identified

Given the OP's near-perfect record, I believe him.

 

[west_yorks_blade]

Sometimes there can be a genuine reason - ie the less they say, the less likely it is for the source to be identified

Given the OP's near-perfect record, I believe him.

Yes I agree. I do too.
And as WHF has pointed out the team and tactics, even when surprising, were 100% spot on so definitely ITK on internal matters.

Only doubt for me is that he said bye a while ago and stopped posting for a while. So a chance of it being mischievous / malicious.

 

[William Henry Foulkes]

Sometimes there can be a genuine reason - ie the less they say, the less likely it is for the source to be identified

Given the OP's near-perfect record, I believe him.

It's just his style.

SJH has left way too many clues to retain anonymity and I'm pretty sure could readily be identified if anyone from the club wanted to devote the time and resources.

 

[FTPE]

Sometimes there can be a genuine reason - ie the less they say, the less likely it is for the source to be identified

Given the OP's near-perfect record, I believe him.

I do! I'm one of the few who enjoyed seeing his team sheets proved correct, but that's what makes the vague posts even more frustrating.
Surely it's not Adkins!?
Agggggh I'm too impatient for games like this.