Too much choice may be stopping Wilder signing more strikers - McCabe

[Cerberus Blade]

McCabe on strikers...

"“You already have combinations, whether that is stopping Chris (Wilder) getting one or two more, it is his choice.”

What a stupid thing to come out with. For a start, it makes him look like he's not in touch with Wilder and doesn't know what the plans are. But it's the motivation behind making such a statement that concerns me. It sort of suggests a bit of blame-deflecting, i.e. "it's not my fault we haven't signed any more strikers".

Pathetic McCabe. FFS keep away from journalists and microphones please!

 

[bigbirdblade]

Shuurrup. His club and he'll Sa what he wants. Him and wilder have a good working relationship so stop trying to pick holes in it.

 

[Tyler Durden]

GASP

That's better.

 

[McGrath]

Let's take an innocent quote, find a double meaning that's not there, and then make hay castigating the chairman ... because that is what we do!

 

[Harrisblade]

What a stupid thing to come out with. For a start, it makes him look like he's not in touch with Wilder and doesn't know what the plans are. But it's the motivation behind making such a statement that concerns me. It sort of suggests a bit of blame-deflecting, i.e. "it's not my fault we haven't signed any more strikers".

Or even, "Chris has a completely free hand to get whoever he wants - the only question is whether he can find anyone better than who we already have" ?

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Shuurrup. His club and he'll Sa what he wants. Him and wilder have a good working relationship so stop trying to pick holes in it.

Thee Shurrup an all. It's my club as well as a supporter and I'll express my opinion as I see fit.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Or even, "Chris has a completely free hand to get whoever he wants - the only question is whether he can find anyone better than who we already have" ?

You can interpret it that way if you like...but that's not what McCabe is saying. He's stating clearly that he doesn't know if the combination of strikers already at the club is a reason why Wilder hasn't brought any more in yet. And my point is, he should know that, and I believe he does know that.

 

[wizadry]

Great, another McCabe comments thread!

He actually has a point here because we have Billy, Clarke, Hanson, Ched, Lavery and Done as a minimum, what McCabe might be saying is although we have funds to bring Midfielders and Defenders in he'd ideally like Wilder to get rid of one or two of the strikers to bring one perhaps two strikers in. The quality of the strikers is disputable but the fact of the matter is we have atleast six on the books as it stands which is the limit I'd guess.

Just a flip side view, although I'd also like McCabe to not speak until next season finishes atleast.

 

[GaryHamsonsLeftBootLace]

Board Meeting sometime in early June, BDTBL.

CW: "So that's the list of targets. You're going to cough up the funds to bring in at least half of those on that list to consolidate and then maybe give it a good go after Christmas".
McC: "OK, we'll see what we can do. The prince and I definitely want to support you in establishing ourselves in the Championship. But... No, never mind..."
CW: "What? Go on. You've started so finish and say what's on your mind.".
McC: "Well, I was just wondering, why you haven't got any strikers on that wanted list of yours."
CW: "F**k you. [violently chucks half empty bottle of Peroni at the whiteboard and fuses the overhead projector, bounces out of window where the passing O'Connell heads it to the left and strolls onwards as if nothing happened]. Are you suggesting I don't know what I'm doing?"
McC: "Sssorry Sir Chris. I'm an idiot. I shouldn't interfere. Of course you know best. SIR."
All in the room bar CW: "All hail Chris Wilder! Long live the king.".

 

[Harrisblade]

it is his choice.”

so that's a bare faced lie then?

 

[BanbridgeBlade]

You can interpret it that way if you like...but that's not what McCabe is saying. He's stating clearly that he doesn't know if the combination of strikers already at the club is a reason why Wilder hasn't brought any more in yet. And my point is, he should know that, and I believe he does know that.

Hardly "clearly" saying anything is he really though?

1, He says "we don't need anymore strikers" & he will risk pissing off fans who want a big name & will interpret it as no more signings. Also giving away our transfer strategy.
2, He says "we need another striker" & he will risk pissing off the 5 or 6 we already have because someone will interpret it as him saying the ones we have aren't good enough.

Damned if he says anything damned if he doesn't. Yes we all know how shit he's done in the past but it doesn't mean we should use it as a stick to beat him with everytime he opens his mouth.

 

[DronnieBlade]

McCabe is right.

One out, one in as far as the striking department goes.

Or do we need 8 ????

UTB

 

[Grizzly blade]

You can interpret it that way if you like...but that's not what McCabe is saying. He's stating clearly that he doesn't know if the combination of strikers already at the club is a reason why Wilder hasn't brought any more in yet. And my point is, he should know that, and I believe he does know that.

I don't see anything "clearly" about it.

Other than him obviously being asked a question about the team and him quite rightly saying it's all up to the manager.

Bloke can't win....on one hand he's interfering and forcing players in him...on the next he should know what's going on with the team and which players the manager is targeting.

McCabe is a businessman. His job should be creating funds to allow the manager to improve the team and get us as far as possible. That's it. Nothing else, nada, no more....stick to making money, leave the football alone.

 

[SwissBlade]

You can interpret it that way if you like...but that's not what McCabe is saying. He's stating clearly that he doesn't know if the combination of strikers already at the club is a reason why Wilder hasn't brought any more in yet. And my point is, he should know that, and I believe he does know that.

If wilder said it then I'd agree, he should know that. But McCabe like you and I is a know nowt supporter. However, McCabe happens to own 50% of the club and the media ask him football questions, which they shouldn't as it's not his job

 

[I should coco]

Bloke can't win....on one hand he's interfering and forcing players in him...on the next he should know what's going on with the team and which players the manager is targeting.

Imagine if he started telling the reporters he wanted a diamond with false number 9 in the hole? I think that might just generate a few posts telling him to keep his neb out.

McCabe is a businessman. His job should be creating funds to allow the manager to improve the team and get us as far as possible. That's it. Nothing else, nada, no more....stick to making money, leave the football alone.

Spot on. The bloke deserves opprobrium for some of his managerial choices but to get stick for allowing our best manager in years to get on with it, takes the biscuit.

 

[Broomhall Blade]

Great, another McCabe comments thread!

He actually has a point here because we have Billy, Clarke, Hanson, Ched, Lavery and Done as a minimum, what McCabe might be saying is although we have funds to bring Midfielders and Defenders in he'd ideally like Wilder to get rid of one or two of the strikers to bring one perhaps two strikers in. The quality of the strikers is disputable but the fact of the matter is we have atleast six on the books as it stands which is the limit I'd guess.

Just a flip side view, although I'd also like McCabe to not speak until next season finishes atleast.

Everybody keeps going on about we need defenders and also we seem to only be chasing midfielders. Obviously we do need at least one central defender, but I think we need at least 1 if not 2 strikers.
Taking my Blades glasses of.

Sharp. Will do well to get 10-15 goals this season.

Lavery. Potential is there but can't see him ever being prolific. Pigs also on average seemed to rate him, but thought him not really good enough for championship. Still relatively young so could have improved.

Clarke. Never done it at Championship level in his long career.

Evans. Been out of the game so long, does anybody honestly think he is going to get into double figures. Personally can only see him playing a bit part this season Cup/Bench. This is the one I really hope I'm wrong on.

Hanson. Sorry simply not good enough, struggled to pass to team mates in 1st division. Shouldn't be anywhere near the first eleven. Can see him going on loan in January.

Done. Runs around a lot but wasn't prolific in the First division. Simply not good enough, hope we can move him on.

Add to the fact that Lavery, Clarke, and Evans had big injury problems last season.

My assessment could be wrong but if its right than that spells only one thing for me relegation.

 

[wizadry]

Everybody keeps going on about we need defenders and also we seem to only be chasing midfielders. Obviously we do need at least one central defender, but I think we need at least 1 if not 2 strikers.
Taking my Blades glasses of.

Sharp. Will do well to get 10-15 goals this season.

Lavery. Potential is there but can't see him ever being prolific. Pigs also on average seemed to rate him, but thought him not really good enough for championship. Still relatively young so could have improved.

Clarke. Never done it at Championship level in his long career.

Evans. Been out of the game so long, does anybody honestly think he is going to get into double figures. Personally can only see him playing a bit part this season Cup/Bench. This is the one I really hope I'm wrong on.

Hanson. Sorry simply not good enough, struggled to pass to team mates in 1st division. Shouldn't be anywhere near the first eleven. Can see him going on loan in January.

Done. Runs around a lot but wasn't prolific in the First division. Simply not good enough, hope we can move him on.

Add to the fact that Lavery, Clarke, and Evans had big injury problems last season.

My assessment could be wrong but if its right than that spells only one thing for me relegation.

As I said the quality of all our strikers as a whole is disputable perhaps for another thread? We definitely need another striker but as I said we might need to get rid first which ties in with what McCabe is saying.

I will say this though, I'm confident with what we have now that we won't get relegated, just my view. I'd like us to add the other players though to push us as far up the table as possible.

 

[Kev Gee]

The bloke is asked a question by the local media & says its "upto Chris." Hes then accused of meddling in team affairs when all hes actually said its the managers decision.

I would like a prolific striker to help keep us in this league. Probably so would 20 other Championship teams. Prolific strikers are worth a fair few £. Are any available that fit in with our budget?

 

[Boxer Blade]

Great, another McCabe comments thread!

He actually has a point here because we have Billy, Clarke, Hanson, Ched, Lavery and Done as a minimum, what McCabe might be saying is although we have funds to bring Midfielders and Defenders in he'd ideally like Wilder to get rid of one or two of the strikers to bring one perhaps two strikers in. The quality of the strikers is disputable but the fact of the matter is we have atleast six on the books as it stands which is the limit I'd guess.

Just a flip side view, although I'd also like McCabe to not speak until next season finishes atleast.

Why do say billy and ched but Clarke,Hanson,lavery and done? Favouritism? Can you imagine the outcry if mccabe had said it, come on wiz I demand answers, wiz out.

 

[wizadry]

Why do say billy and ched but Clarke,Hanson,lavery and done? Favouritism? Can you imagine the outcry if mccabe had said it, come on wiz I demand answers, wiz out.

Ok. Sharp, Evans, Leon, Caolan, Matt and James, is that better?

 

[Boxer Blade]

Ok. Sharp, Evans, Leon, Caolan, Matt and James, is that better?

Its a start, but only a start

 

[lawlessdan]

I don't see anything "clearly" about it.

Other than him obviously being asked a question about the team and him quite rightly saying it's all up to the manager.

Bloke can't win....on one hand he's interfering and forcing players in him...on the next he should know what's going on with the team and which players the manager is targeting.

McCabe is a businessman. His job should be creating funds to allow the manager to improve the team and get us as far as possible. That's it. Nothing else, nada, no more....stick to making money, leave the football alone.

As a businessman isn't good practice to look after your investment and make sure your management team aren't wasting money on have more staff than is needed for a particular role?

Personally I think we do need another striker or two, but it makes sense to me to move one or two on to do this

 

[wizadry]

Its a start, but only a start

Ok then. Captain Billy, big Leon, love cheat, The pigs nemesis this season, Runaround and Mmm bop. Getting any nearer?

 

[Grizzly blade]

As a businessman isn't good practice to look after your investment and make sure your management team aren't wasting money on have more staff than is needed for a particular role?

Personally I think we do need another striker or two, but it makes sense to me to move one or two on to do this

In regular business yes....but this is football. Where the lowly employees never mind the board, directors, management etc are the highest paid personnel at the club.
Football is a business like no other. Where the owners/directors have never worked in the job of their employees. They cant offer any guidance or expertise in football as they have never been in the business.

So no, in this case McCabes job is to provide funds and let the manager do the job he is paid to do...let the scout, the negotiators, the fitness coaches, the Physio's all get on with the jobs they are employed to do.
If any of them fail in the script given...then he acts.
But at the moment, on the 4th July, a month away from the matches and 60 days of transfer window left I think McCabe will be trusting his manager for a good while yet don't you think.
Especially as we are likely to have been set a target of mid table. So unless we are in the bottom three and looking in serious bother by Xmas, I don't see him being concerned at all for at least until then.

 

[TJB.]

Ok then. Captain Billy, big Leon, love cheat, The pigs nemesis this season, Runaround and Mmm bop. Getting any nearer?

Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew...

 

[Boxer Blade]

Ok then. Captain Billy, big Leon, love cheat, The pigs nemesis this season, Runaround and Mmm bop. Getting any nearer?

Well done wiz, keep improving and I'll get you a job in the local media,

 

[Sharrow Snuff Mill]

Everybody keeps going on about we need defenders and also we seem to only be chasing midfielders. Obviously we do need at least one central defender, but I think we need at least 1 if not 2 strikers.
Taking my Blades glasses of.

Sharp. Will do well to get 10-15 goals this season.

Lavery. Potential is there but can't see him ever being prolific. Pigs also on average seemed to rate him, but thought him not really good enough for championship. Still relatively young so could have improved.

Clarke. Never done it at Championship level in his long career.

Evans. Been out of the game so long, does anybody honestly think he is going to get into double figures. Personally can only see him playing a bit part this season Cup/Bench. This is the one I really hope I'm wrong on.

Hanson. Sorry simply not good enough, struggled to pass to team mates in 1st division. Shouldn't be anywhere near the first eleven. Can see him going on loan in January.

Done. Runs around a lot but wasn't prolific in the First division. Simply not good enough, hope we can move him on.

Add to the fact that Lavery, Clarke, and Evans had big injury problems last season.
Pessimision in the extreme. Without Evans and Thomas we scored 92 league goals last season, yet you think the same players, plus additions so far, will not score enough to prevent relegation. Permit me to disagree.
My assessment could be wrong but if its right than that spells only one thing for me relegation.

 

[Broomhall Blade]

It's all about opinions.
I hope you a right and I am wrong.

 

[Barney]

I'm not the greatest fan of McCabe either, but OP's had a stinker here.

 

[Pedro Verde]

McCabe on strikers...

"“You already have combinations, whether that is stopping Chris (Wilder) getting one or two more, it is his choice.”

What a stupid thing to come out with. For a start, it makes him look like he's not in touch with Wilder and doesn't know what the plans are. But it's the motivation behind making such a statement that concerns me. It sort of suggests a bit of blame-deflecting, i.e. "it's not my fault we haven't signed any more strikers".

Pathetic McCabe. FFS keep away from journalists and microphones please!

Ive got a good idea lets convert Hanson to a CB that will shake things up and make room for another striker