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Reply | Jimmy Dunne new contract
at 20:50 18 Jun 2025
Having watched the interview- what a grounded, thoughtful, warm guyJimmy is. I am delighted by the news and impressed by the man.
My take is he genuinely wants to develop as a leader and a person. I reckon he knows his strengths and limitations and wants to make the most of them. And being a leader in a big heritage club like us means something.
Also, I reckon losing your dad at 27 makes you think hard about what you want from life. It’s clear he’s done that.
And I have to say I look at every other club in the league and ask would I want to live there? With the possible exception of Bristol, no chance. Chiswick ain’t so bad! |
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Reply | Manager situation
at 11:39 8 Jun 2025
Absolutely agree, very badly handled, with no thought to the likely outcome. I'd also guess, pretty badly advised by the clubs lawyers.
Evryone who's replied on this has a pragmatic view of how this situation would likely play out. Surprising neither the club nor its lawyers could see that. |
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Reply | Manager situation
at 10:09 8 Jun 2025
I expect MC's on gardening leave as part of a disciplinary process for having talked to WBA.
Assuming MC is still on gardening leave the club can't start talking about recruiting a new manager publicly because it could prejudice its case against MC and open itself up to a claim of constructive dismissal and substantial compensation.
Not great from a supporter perspective but if not communicating reduces the risk of, say a £0.5m-£1m payout it makes sense. |
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Reply | Most unpleasant book you’ve ever read?
at 18:48 3 Jun 2025
I think Cormac McCarthy's The Road is his best. His writing is so spare and draws you in brilliantly. I read it in one sitting. Really recomend it - but it is a very tough, bleak story.
Read the first two of the Border Trilogy and they repeated themselves too much for me. Not going to read the third. |
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Reply | Cifuentes placed on garden leave as reign that promised so much unravels
at 17:10 30 Apr 2025
That's an interesting read. Agreed, could almost be cut and paste from a club press-release.
So, if a new coach is to follow the club playing style - do any of the bookies favourites below fit that profile?
Gary O'Neill
Richie Wellens
Pierre Sage
Rob Edwards
Ryan Mason |
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Reply | Analysis of Marti's philosophy
at 14:53 22 Apr 2025
Thought that was really interesting.
Watching the games you see Jimmy Dunne's work rate and presence in both boxes - but I'd not realised the stats placing him among the top few percent across the championship for touches in the oppo box and shots - strikers included.
Not bad for a CB convert to a RB!
I hope CN is offering him a very good contract.
But, also, makes me more sure he'll be off in the summer. Which is a shame. |
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Reply | The Madsen rehabilitation thread
at 09:58 13 Apr 2025
Two assists in two games and some incisive passing yesterday. For the goal - he started the move, made a 1-2 with Dembele and put an inch perfect cross in. Loved that.
His flattening Williams was interesting - was it off the ball? From where I was it looked it - was something said by Williams?
I thought his pressing was generally ok - I think he tries to block the forward pass and force the sideways pass thatn try to win the ball or force a mistake by getting really close.
I really hope this is a turning point. |
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Reply | The Madsen rehabilitation thread
at 09:50 13 Apr 2025
Comparing a sports treatment room to a Somme Field hospital?
Sick and pathetic.
Look at some photos of the war maimed. Or from Ukraine today.
Show some respect for their suffering and sacrifice. |
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Reply | Frey
at 13:16 7 Feb 2025
Yes - I was looking along that line from R block and it was a very cool touch. Quite surprised me given he's built like a Swiss farmer!!
Maybe Marti's plan is that Frey bullies defenders into submission for an hour and then sends Alfie or Kolli on to feed on their PTSD! |
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Reply | Owls not impressed with the school end
at 11:37 27 Jan 2025
And pretty much all of them cheered and clapped 7 year old Albie for his penalty in front of them at half-time. Of course, that is as it should be - but sadly doesn't always happen.
So, thanks to the Owls fans for that. |
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Reply | Cifuentes and Dunne Nominated For Monthly Awards
at 09:37 10 Jan 2025
Jimmy deserves a vote simply for his response in his post-Preston match interview to being asked to give a Xmas message to supporters, which was - with a wry smile - "Stay out of the pubs - it's not good for you"!! |
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