sjk2008 Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) I’m no ITK here but hear me out… Someone who I speak to is friends with someone who works for Aldershot. He’s the same guy who told me before the fixtures were released that we played Aldershot at home 2nd game in… The same guy was speaking to a football agent this morning about a (different) player and they got onto the subject of James Norwood. Apparently his agent is already looking for a new club for him as he’s not happy whatsoever. Like I said, take it as you want. Not trying to be a know-it-all here. But if there’s even an element of truth in this, something is seriously brewing internally. Especially with the Peter Clarke training criticism rumours doing the rounds….. Edited August 8, 2023 by sjk2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMarshall's Mullet Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 What after literally four days since signing?!?! Surely not.... What's the story with the Peter Clarke criticism? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted August 8, 2023 Author Share Posted August 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, IanMarshall's Mullet said: What after literally four days since signing?!?! Surely not.... What's the story with the Peter Clarke criticism? That Unsworth, Ebbrell et al’s training methods are abysmal and they don’t appear to have the slightest clue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, IanMarshall's Mullet said: What after literally four days since signing?!?! Surely not.... What's the story with the Peter Clarke criticism? I'll add to the Clarke story. Heard from very reliable sources that Clarke has the current coaching structure down as worst he's ever encountered in his career... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMarshall's Mullet Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) My god. A week ago I was optimistic about the coming season albeit with nagging doubts about Unsworth and Ebbrell Edited August 8, 2023 by IanMarshall's Mullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 I don’t know anything- but just to add to this, it’s a fact Rooney has been exiled. Fine- he’s been rumoured to trouble elsewhere. But a few people on Twitter have said the reason Reid hasn’t featured is because he’s told Unsworth about his training/tactics. So. . rumours about. Norwood Clarke Rooney Reid. Maybe it’s all bollocks. Maybe some of the players are as fed up as some the fans with the style of football. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 It really is in danger of blowing up in our faces this season, all the optimism of the last few days/weeks will be shot to pieces if something isn’t done soon. If rumours turn out to be true of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 9 minutes ago, Lee Sinnott said: I'll add to the Clarke story. Heard from very reliable sources that Clarke has the current coaching structure down as worst he's ever encountered in his career... I trust your sources above anybody else on here, as you’re usually on the money- and to be fair the style of football speaks volumes for what you’ve heard anyway. It’s not a stretch to believe some players aren’t happy, as a lot play like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMarshall's Mullet Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 (edited) 11 minutes ago, League one forever said: I trust your sources above anybody else on here, as you’re usually on the money- and to be fair the style of football speaks volumes for what you’ve heard anyway. It’s not a stretch to believe some players aren’t happy, as a lot play like it. It's not a stretch to believe at all. There's a number of little peculiar things happening such as Unsworth's bullish attitude at the fans forum when asked about signing a RB. He said (paraphrase) they had a right back and he more than happy to play Sutton there then he didn't play him in any of the friendlies in that position. It's all a bit weird...... Edited August 8, 2023 by IanMarshall's Mullet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, IanMarshall's Mullet said: It's not a stretch to believe at all. There's a number of little peculiar things happening such as Unsworth's bullish attitude at the fans forum when asked about signing a RB. He said (paraphrase) they had a right back and he more than happy to play Sutton there then he didn't play him in any of the friendlies in that position. It's all a bit weird...... Here’s my weird count. Chases Willoughby for six months - doesn’t play him. Says he’s happy to start with Sutton as we need to bring the youngsters through- but then signs two centres half’s blocking his progress in his natural position. Meaning he’s bringing through a centre half as a wing back. . Has signed two strikers with 3/4 already on the books- but hasn’t signed anybody who can really pass a ball. Says to the pod boys he wants fast dynamic football and on the first game of the season reverts to ultra defensive. Wins games last season playing 442 but doesn’t want that, so goes back to what loses him games with 352. Rumoured player unrest. Says on the recent pod ‘and I’ve told the club that if anybody comes in for me I’ll be loyal’ when. . . he’s achieved the square root of fuck all and no club would be looking at him at the minute. I don’t think think you need to be inspector morse to read between the lines, and say that all is not well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penrhyn Posted August 8, 2023 Share Posted August 8, 2023 Funny the 20 other players we used last year and moved on havnt said anything . Post above classic example of bollocks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteG Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 6 hours ago, League one forever said: Here’s my weird count. Chases Willoughby for six months - doesn’t play him. Says he’s happy to start with Sutton as we need to bring the youngsters through- but then signs two centres half’s blocking his progress in his natural position. Meaning he’s bringing through a centre half as a wing back. . Has signed two strikers with 3/4 already on the books- but hasn’t signed anybody who can really pass a ball. Says to the pod boys he wants fast dynamic football and on the first game of the season reverts to ultra defensive. Wins games last season playing 442 but doesn’t want that, so goes back to what loses him games with 352. Rumoured player unrest. Says on the recent pod ‘and I’ve told the club that if anybody comes in for me I’ll be loyal’ when. . . he’s achieved the square root of fuck all and no club would be looking at him at the minute. I don’t think think you need to be inspector morse to read between the lines, and say that all is not well. He's signed 4 strikers and apparently doesn't fancy at least 3 of them! The man needs to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Littlemoor Lad Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Wow, If any of this is true we're done from the off, When I saw some of the signing's, I thought, what a statement, we're really going for it. Ofcourse, during that moment of glee, I forgot to factor in what might happen to them under the tutelage of Unsworth and co. We can't have an unhappy camp, surely Frank wouldn't stand for it? we'll get to see the reaction against the shots and that should offer up all we need to know, if true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Og Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 How many training sessions would Norwood have had by now? Two? Now, I have had one job in my time when I realised by lunchtime on day two that I'd made a really bad mistake but that was because the entire company, which employed c. 160,000 people was toxic, and subsequent events proved me right, but I'm struggling to believe that happens very often. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightDN123 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Sack him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 if even half of this is true WTF??? l gave up about halfway down down bc the track record of the posters was too worrying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 11 minutes ago, Monty Burns said: if even half of this is true WTF??? l gave up about halfway down down bc the track record of the posters was too worrying. Christ fella, there’s some irony in that post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Just now, sjk2008 said: Christ fella, there’s some irony in that post. no l mean l believe you all!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKing521 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 He’s got to go. NOW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 lve been offending people with compliments since about 1984!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk2008 Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 13 minutes ago, Monty Burns said: no l mean l believe you all!!!!! As you were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Dave_Og said: How many training sessions would Norwood have had by now? Two? Now, I have had one job in my time when I realised by lunchtime on day two that I'd made a really bad mistake but that was because the entire company, which employed c. 160,000 people was toxic, and subsequent events proved me right, but I'm struggling to believe that happens very often. If you started a new job and your work mates ignored you it would cast doubts on your decision. Norwood got no service whatsoever in the penalty area where he's most efficient due to his team mates not supplying any service. That has to change or he will soon become another Rooney. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritchierich Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 We have a 2 year contract so can sell him for a profit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League one forever Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 8 hours ago, penrhyn said: Funny the 20 other players we used last year and moved on havnt said anything . Post above classic example of bollocks!! Yeah, probably everyone else is wrong and you’re right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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