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Some ‘fans’ opinions on here are beyond bizarre. We are Scunthorpe United, since when did ANY of us follow the club based on great football and winning promotions?
Get behind the PLAYERS on the pitch. That’s what football is about.You’re right – and yours are among the most bizarre in refusing to find fault when our club is clearly in crisis.
The players have to earn support, they’re not entitled to it if they’re not doing their bit on the pitch and last season (and earlier) many weren’t. If we see a “can’t be bothered” attitude on the pitch then you shouldn’t be surprised to see a similar attitude from fans.3 users thanked author for this post.
We could be spared embarrassment by having crowd restrictions being imposed at the start of the season. When we get 1500 (our limit maybe) then the management will assume that there are another 2000 that were hoping to get in and, as far as they’re concerned, everything will be rosy. By the time the crowd restrictions are lifted we’ll be unbeaten, 10 points clear at the top and the 4000 will be accomodated, nothing to worry about.
(OK I might have made the last bit up)BTW I saw the chairman on TV yesterday from Beverley races where his horses performed in very similar fashion to his football team – coincidence maybe?
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Am currently dithering Les. Got until Monday to save a few quid on the early bird thing.
I have zero optimism for the season and I think the team will be shite for the fourth season running. But…they are my shite and have been for 50 odd years. What else would I have to moan about.
Wouldn’t be entirely unexpected if the Early Bird date was pushed back would it?
” What else would I have to moan about” Not married then MK?1 user thanked author for this post.
Well half the week gone and the anticipated excitement is very much on hold. Will we have any new faces in by the end of May never mind the whole squad? Surely the Chairman hasn’t filled us full of false hope has he? Telling us that 3 or 4 signings are close would be something to look forward to – but would it be true?
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So we’re not the only club that signs players whilst managerless then!
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Speculation.
Chairman to supporters – ” Next seasons squad will be in place by the end of May”
Chairman to manager – ” We’ll leave the signings as late as possible when players will have lowered their salary expectations. I’ll get the best I can from what’s left, leave it to me and Will”1 user thanked author for this post.
Do any of you actually listen to interviews? Cox has already stated that it won’t be happening, which was pretty obvious despite what Swann said.
Cox is the boss.
So you suspect a return to the bad old days do you? We sign players in July when those available have been picked over and we are left to chose from those that nobody else wants. We’ve been there several times.
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Surely they MUST be learning something though! If the report linking us with Muldoon has substance that would indicate a change of direction, we didn’t sign any 30+ y.o. last summer.
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Quite right les, playing a lone striker unsuited to the job also contributes to the failure.
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Shame we didn’t have more players playing for a move for more money last season. I’d be amazed if any of those OOCs improved their income although they’ll likely get more than our new contract offer. On a regular basis none of them showed themselves to be ” top L2 or better” IMO.
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I’d even do it if you were owner Deerey, it’s called being a supporter!
Give it a go some time.You were asked a few weeks ago, several times, for reasons to support your optimism and allow the rest of us to share your optimistic view.
Have you come up with anything yet?1 user thanked author for this post.
” I doubt the budget will stretch that far.”
We’ve got rid of 17 including the high earners so I’d be very disappointed if we couldn’t afford at least nine. As you say we need at that as a minimum.
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Absolutely right Bucks and there should be plenty out there. The issue will be selecting the right one and avoiding another wage thief, we’ve had enough of those. Wouldn’t be averse to a player/asst manager either. (Sorry Mark)
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I would trust Bish as a scout.
To have a chance of that job I think he’d have to successfully apply for adoption wouldn’t he?
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