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    BPAS PODCAST: 31st July '23, S4E2: 2023/24 Predictions

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    16 hours ago, League one forever said:

    So with fabulous owners, it seems like we still can’t the judge the manager if he struggles- after 12 months in charge and relatively great backing 
     

    How does that work? 

    You can if he struggles. We've not kicked a ball this season and last season, not saying I liked the look and feel, his results markedly improved over time. If that trajectory continues we'll be there or thereabouts this season. Yet for many he's on his last warning. 

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    BPAS PODCAST: 31st July '23, S4E2: 2023/24 Predictions

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    15 hours ago, JoeP said:

    ...there seemed to be a pre-emptive appeal for patience...

     

    13 hours ago, League one forever said:

    ...the argument seem to be - he needs time to build it slowly - because of where we have been...

     

    I think I share both your concerns, that he's not quite got it right and could be found out this year, I really do. But equally, I can think that whilst I still accept that patience and understanding will be better for us long term. The problem with our past is plentiful and complex, but a huge part of it is pessimism, impatience, infighting, glorification of the distant past, etc. etc. etc.

     

    Does that mean DU should get forever if he's missing the mark...? No. 

    Does that mean DU should get some positive thinking, forward looking, patient support...? Yes.

     

    I've said it on here so, so often - we have far more in common than in contrast and there's 98% mutual grey area which goes unseen or unsaid in place of the 1% opposite ends, who heckle from a distance like the only voices in the room.  To be clear, unequivocally I am not saying that's you two as the people I quoted here. Just a summation of how things tend to be. 

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    BPAS PODCAST: 31st July '23, S4E2: 2023/24 Predictions

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    3 minutes ago, disjointed said:

    At some point during the season most teams had a good run of results, Unsworths came towards the middle/end. I prefer to look at the season as a whole and we finished out of the play offs in mid table. I can see how some are happy with that but for me the performances were mostly awful to watch, I am struggling to get excited if the same is in store for this season. 

    I think that's valid/reasonable. It could be argued fairly that it took a while for DU to get things moving how he wanted (not how we wanted, maybe :lol:) and that once he did the results improved.

    BPAS PODCAST: 31st July '23, S4E2: 2023/24 Predictions

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    Broadly I do agree with you, but it's a bit rich to say... 

    1 hour ago, JoeP said:

    Not sure how long we can use the "look at where we were under the Lemsegams" to excuse Unsworth

    ...when we've literally not kicked a ball this season, and his 2023 form (not performances, I admit) is now literally the best in the league (the other two having buggered off to L2).

     

    I'm not a massive DU fan. I think generally he's going to play unlikable football and that's rough when things don't go right. That said, we'd have been third if his 2023 form had played out through the season - that's hard to get upset with, no matter how tactically iffy it is. 

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    Southport

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    25 minutes ago, Bobledgersheart said:

    Just seen the highlights from Saturday and am struggling to see why Nuttall would get a yellow, never mind a straight red.

    Unless he swore at the Ref or farted out of turn it seems an official playing "Billy Big Bollocks".

    He literally hits him in the face 10ft from the referee and whilst clearly being watched by the lino too.

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    This should start almost exactly as he does it :)

     

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    Southend Away

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    10 hours ago, GlossopLatic said:

    Can't help feeling that a takeover will go through on the 23rd of August at 11:59pm. It seems this going to be dragged out for the maximum period of time.

     

    I do wonder in instances like this if the The FA/EFL/NL could effectively step in and seize the club from the owner at time like this, be temporary owner for a period of say no more than 3 months then effectively auction the club off. It would just stop bad owners from dragging out the process. Although I'm not sure of the legalities of stuff like this and how it would fit into UK corporate law.

    I don't really follow it, but isn't that what's been happening in Rugby Union? And I feel like broadly speaking it has gone terribly?

    Summer 2023 Player Signing News & Rumours

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    14 hours ago, samgoafc said:

    Puzzling move this one - unless Magnus Norman is being sold, I don't see the point of this - Unsworth also said that he doesn't want loan players hmm

    I was (am...?) never his biggest fan - but he literally didn't say that. He said they were required last year and this year they are not. They're not the go-to. But if there's someone worth getting in on loan we'll do it, as wanted as opposed to as needed. 

     

    12 hours ago, bigfatjoe1 said:

    RB (possibly two), LW and another quality CM (alongside Lundstrum) are priorities for me. We have a very good GK, who improved considerably as the season progressed.

    The two are not mutually exclusive though? If Wolves pay this kids salary and he gets to come gain some experience we may literally be getting him for nowt. 

    Frank Rothwell

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    10 minutes ago, Ritchierich said:

    sure, maybe so and obviously can’t disagree with those examples but my point is still valid and is more a “careful what you wish for”…the current Southend owner “saved” them years ago but much like the 3 Amigos it has turned to dust and he could now be about to kill them.

     

    …and we will see with Wrexham. They do seem genuine but the “investment” is coming from TV money and social media generated hype which, let’s face it, doesn’t usually last once the new shiny thing comes along…I don’t know how interested the Yanks will be after several seasons in L2 and L1

    As it stands we've as much evidence that Frank can be trusted as they do that their American owners can.  Ultimately you just don't know people's intentions until they become clear. I think we can trust Frank, he seems genuine. I think they can trust Rob/Ryan, they seem genuine too. 

     

    I am certain with enough effort, which I certainly don't have, we could find scores of clubs who've been fucked over by 'local' owners, down the years?

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    Today.....

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    1 hour ago, longtimeblue said:

    City fan owner at the moment. Would be great to get a representative for United too.

    I suppose life isn't a tautology for most people, he may have United leanings or affiliations too. I am sure, however, that he has a genuine affection for Latics and has expressed interest in being involved. 

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    Today.....

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    1 hour ago, Ogdenwoodwhittle said:

    Dream on guys

    The Brad Pitt part is of course just him joking around on the telly. But he is a real fan, well connected, and I am told would be interested in being involved. He doesn't have the fuck-you money to do it alone, but I am certain (genuinely certain, not just internet speculation certain) he'd be interested in hearing from the club.

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