Warnock main story in to.orrow's DIly Telegraph

[Silent Blade]

His son. In the press when NW was at Palace.

James was already working for a football agency company when NW was our manager. I have seen him at Academy matches around 2005

 

[Sean Thornton]

If Warnock was guilty of some minor fiddles, I don't give a fuck. He gave me some of my best moments as a Blade.

Kev spends his own money - cunt

Colin spends Kevs money and Kev doesn't know? - hero

 

[BushBlade]

Kev spends his own money - cunt

Colin spends Kevs money and Kev doesn't know? - hero

I think a lot of the money spent under Warnock was our money.

 

[Sean Thornton]

I think a lot of the money spent under Warnock was our money.

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[BushBlade]

?

Money from ST sales and attendances as opposed to having to prop us up like he's had to do since he appointed Robson etc.

 

[Balham]

Money from ST sales and attendances as opposed to having to prop us up like he's had to do since he appointed Robson etc.

I'm pretty sure that United has lost money every year bar the one with the Tévez settlement, including the Premiership year. We are not a healthy business.

Edit: we made £535k profit in the Premiership season. So 2 out of 20-odd years.

 

[Houston_Blade]

The only way to explain some of the signings made by Warnock is that there was something in it for him. Ten Heuvels, Boussatta, Croissant?????!!!!

 

[Tyler Durden]

Who cares ,look at the football ,that's what I go for ,not for tittle tattle about who did this who did that ,I don't give a toss as long as Ive got a good team to watch. And for what its worth ,he is one of the nicest ,kindest people I have met involved in football. Do you expect him to say that Leeds or Palace or whoevers fans are wank compared to Sheff Utds ? He was treated like shit by McCabe who thought his love for Utd meant he could get away with everything on the cheap ,the man brought millions into the club and his legacy is that we have kept crowds of close to 20k since he was here compared to the 9k before he came.

He spat the dummy out at the most vital point of our strongest season because he wanted his contract extended there and then, rather than after he'd achieved the agreed aim, i.e promotion. And he'd already had 6 years grace, longer than anyone else would've got.
But in spite of all that, I'm not even questioning the good things he did, and yes there were many. I'm questioning his character and the mythological "super Blade" bollocks he was happy to peddle during his time at the club when the facts don't bear that out.

 

[GRUMPY BLADE]

They just had to wait until the Ched stuff had ended, didn't they?

Its Walthy diverting attention from this

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...david-cameron-century-100-years-a7367481.html

 

[Sean Thornton]

Money from ST sales and attendances as opposed to having to prop us up like he's had to do since he appointed Robson etc.

We were making operating losses when NW was manager BB.

 

[JohnDenver]

We were making operating losses when NW was manager BB.

But I think the point is it's partly our money as fans which runs United. Ergo, if a manager diverts it into skim schemes rather than the furthering of United's cause, I'd chase the fucker out of town with a pointy stick.

 

[Sean Thornton]

But I think the point is it's partly our money as fans which runs United. Ergo, if a manager diverts it into skim schemes rather than the furthering of United's cause, I'd chase the fucker out of town with a pointy stick.

I get that but McCabe has to fund the shortfalls which would be increased if there were any shady dealings such as appearance money splits or bigger contracts when the difference is split. IF that did happen of course.

We never signed a seventeen stone keeper for the bench at any point though.

 

[Sothall_Blade]

Devil's Advocate - There are many tactical/footballing reasons for making late substitutions:-

a) Wasting time as the ref never actually adds the full delay on. Especially if the player coming off gives it the full "limping to the sideline, wearily acknowledging the fan's applause" routine
b) It breaks up any momentum that the opposition are building up
c) A player might be brought on late to provide extra height at set pieces, pace for break aways or just energy for closing down
d) The player coming off might actually be injured and/or exhausted
e) Giving fans the chance to acknowledge a good performance from the departing player with a standing ovation

Even if none of the above applies, maybe the player is pestering the manager to come on as he knows he will get a bonus.
Maybe it's in the club's interests to keep the player happy by obliging?

If a club ever felt it was a problem, they could easily put a stop to it by tweaking the bonus/appearance money system.

What do people think was the reason for the 93rd minute substitution today?
A nice little bonus earner for the manager and player at the expense of the club?
Or tactical / time wasting?

Clue: Wilder even gestured for Duffy to go and hug the far touch line, so his weary trudge of the pitch would take that bit longer.