I think we can safely assume... 14:12 - Apr 7 with 9840 views | Fixed_It | ...that the players have not been in the loop re the takeover. Indeed, other than Evans himself, and a very few close confidantes (including Paul Cook), I doubt many at the club knew much about it. The denial statement from Evans a few weeks ago was probably designed to put people off the scent - it is likely that too much speculation could have put the deal in jeopardy - he had to say something along those lines due to a non disclosure clause. The fact that Phil's sources seemed to think that things had stalled, or were off, also indicates that very few people apart from Evans' inner circle knew what was happening. Thanks go to Muncher and greyhound for giving us snippets to keep our hopes alive. [Post edited 7 Apr 2021 14:12]
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:25 - Apr 7 with 3785 views | Cheltenham_Blue | Considering they couldn’t keep a team sheet private, you’re probably right. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:29 - Apr 7 with 3774 views | itfcjoe | Players found out when it was posted on clubs Insta, they weren't even given a heads up | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:31 - Apr 7 with 3721 views | chrismakin |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:29 - Apr 7 by itfcjoe | Players found out when it was posted on clubs Insta, they weren't even given a heads up |
Fingers crossed then it 'may shake some of them up. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:31 - Apr 7 with 3733 views | PhilTWTD | Players didn't know, Paul Cook didn't know until this morning, I'm told. | | | |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:32 - Apr 7 with 3706 views | TieDyedIn95 | I take the opposite view. I think they were aware, Cook even alluded to it very obviously to the point we all said hang on, so there is no way they couldn't know. I think the reason the results have tanked is because they did know change was coming, and much like Lambert, know their days are well and truly up at Ipswich. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:32 - Apr 7 with 3694 views | MrTown |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:31 - Apr 7 by chrismakin | Fingers crossed then it 'may shake some of them up. |
Doubt it, go through the motions on the easy ride of Ipswich Town. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:33 - Apr 7 with 3715 views | PhilTWTD |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:31 - Apr 7 by PhilTWTD | Players didn't know, Paul Cook didn't know until this morning, I'm told. |
Further to that, it seems Marcus has moved towards doing the deal in the last few weeks as it may have become clearer to him just how far off things are here at present. | | | |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:33 - Apr 7 with 3695 views | jas0999 |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:31 - Apr 7 by PhilTWTD | Players didn't know, Paul Cook didn't know until this morning, I'm told. |
I know Evans said Cook will stay, but do you think his job is at risk? I’d imagine he’ll need to get results quickly next season. | | | | Login to get fewer ads
I think we can safely assume... on 14:34 - Apr 7 with 3664 views | Fixed_It |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:31 - Apr 7 by PhilTWTD | Players didn't know, Paul Cook didn't know until this morning, I'm told. |
I'd be very surprised if Paul Cook had no idea. Doesn't surprise me that the players weren't aware though. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:35 - Apr 7 with 3666 views | TieDyedIn95 |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:31 - Apr 7 by PhilTWTD | Players didn't know, Paul Cook didn't know until this morning, I'm told. |
What were those comments he made about big things coming in the summer about then, he couldn't have been referring to the Football Manager Data Drive could he? The CEO thing has also rumbled on from a week or so ago. | |
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Football League Second Division / EFL Championship
Champions (3): 1960—61, 1967—68, 1991—92 - Play-off winners (1): 1999—2000
Football League Third Division / EFL League One Champions (2): 1953—54, 1956—57 - Southern League Champions (1): 1936—37
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:35 - Apr 7 with 3671 views | PhilTWTD |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:33 - Apr 7 by jas0999 | I know Evans said Cook will stay, but do you think his job is at risk? I’d imagine he’ll need to get results quickly next season. |
I don't think you can ever say anyone's job is 100 per cent safe but Cook would probably be top or near the top of anyone's list for a job towards the top of League One. Obviously the relationship between the new owners and Cook will be crucial going forward. | | | |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:35 - Apr 7 with 3653 views | PhilTWTD |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:35 - Apr 7 by TieDyedIn95 | What were those comments he made about big things coming in the summer about then, he couldn't have been referring to the Football Manager Data Drive could he? The CEO thing has also rumbled on from a week or so ago. |
Just think the plans he was formulating with Marcus and Lee. I don't think there was any suggestion ME would have appointed a CEO. | | | |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:37 - Apr 7 with 3589 views | BryanPlug |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:29 - Apr 7 by itfcjoe | Players found out when it was posted on clubs Insta, they weren't even given a heads up |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:37 - Apr 7 with 3586 views | TieDyedIn95 |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:35 - Apr 7 by PhilTWTD | Just think the plans he was formulating with Marcus and Lee. I don't think there was any suggestion ME would have appointed a CEO. |
I saw some bits about the ex-Wigan man doing the rounds, I spose it could still be him. I just read into what Cook said, and the way he said it as sit tight, things are about to happen. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:38 - Apr 7 with 3577 views | Nthsuffolkblue | I think PC and Phil knew. In fact that Phil should be banned for trolling us all when he assured us nothing was happening. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:39 - Apr 7 with 3544 views | MrTown |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:33 - Apr 7 by jas0999 | I know Evans said Cook will stay, but do you think his job is at risk? I’d imagine he’ll need to get results quickly next season. |
Of course Cook knew. Players I suspect did know as well. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:39 - Apr 7 with 3523 views | chrismakin |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:37 - Apr 7 by BryanPlug | [content removed at owner's request] |
Maybe the new owners might offer a promotion bonus to the players....... I'd be straight in offering it if it were me. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:40 - Apr 7 with 3517 views | Mullet |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:35 - Apr 7 by PhilTWTD | I don't think you can ever say anyone's job is 100 per cent safe but Cook would probably be top or near the top of anyone's list for a job towards the top of League One. Obviously the relationship between the new owners and Cook will be crucial going forward. |
You'd think O'Leary will also vouch for Cook in that regard, it'd be very unlucky for him if they had a really big manager willing to take a big contract to manage a league or so down (Bielsa being a recent standout example) with a view to a project. It also seems ME has squeezed out an even bigger cut in the latest development which tallies with what we've heard. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:42 - Apr 7 with 3483 views | Smithy |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:31 - Apr 7 by PhilTWTD | Players didn't know, Paul Cook didn't know until this morning, I'm told. |
sorry but that just doesn't add up to me. Part of the interview that Cook gave when he first joined (may have even got deleted or edited) alluded to something happening in the summer (OK its happened sooner) and also the message he gave to Blue Action indicated something was on the cards. The way he spoke of what will happen in the summer will get Ipswich fans very excited also seems an odd thing to say if Evans was still going to be here. Truly believe he wouldn't even be here if he could see little or no change at the club, and with Evans still here, there really wouldn't have been much change at the club, in order to progress this had to happen and I don't think Cook is as blinkered to not see that. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:45 - Apr 7 with 3433 views | Muncher | While Cook might have not known the specifics, he must have, via his agent been aware a deal was being considered. | | | |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:46 - Apr 7 with 3406 views | TieDyedIn95 |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:42 - Apr 7 by Smithy | sorry but that just doesn't add up to me. Part of the interview that Cook gave when he first joined (may have even got deleted or edited) alluded to something happening in the summer (OK its happened sooner) and also the message he gave to Blue Action indicated something was on the cards. The way he spoke of what will happen in the summer will get Ipswich fans very excited also seems an odd thing to say if Evans was still going to be here. Truly believe he wouldn't even be here if he could see little or no change at the club, and with Evans still here, there really wouldn't have been much change at the club, in order to progress this had to happen and I don't think Cook is as blinkered to not see that. |
I remember the same comments said in the same way. | |
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Football League Third Division / EFL League One Champions (2): 1953—54, 1956—57 - Southern League Champions (1): 1936—37
FA Cup Winners (1): 1977—78 - Texaco Cup Winners (1): 1972—73
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:50 - Apr 7 with 3372 views | Guthrum | Possibly it all came together quite quickly at the end. Agreement reached, no point in hanging around. | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:50 - Apr 7 with 3361 views | PhilTWTD |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:42 - Apr 7 by Smithy | sorry but that just doesn't add up to me. Part of the interview that Cook gave when he first joined (may have even got deleted or edited) alluded to something happening in the summer (OK its happened sooner) and also the message he gave to Blue Action indicated something was on the cards. The way he spoke of what will happen in the summer will get Ipswich fans very excited also seems an odd thing to say if Evans was still going to be here. Truly believe he wouldn't even be here if he could see little or no change at the club, and with Evans still here, there really wouldn't have been much change at the club, in order to progress this had to happen and I don't think Cook is as blinkered to not see that. |
Well, he didn't, that's all I can say. Marcus keot his cards very close to his chest. PC was alluding to the plans he had with ME. He genuinely liked Marcus and was keen to work with him. | | | |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:52 - Apr 7 with 3302 views | chrismakin |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:50 - Apr 7 by PhilTWTD | Well, he didn't, that's all I can say. Marcus keot his cards very close to his chest. PC was alluding to the plans he had with ME. He genuinely liked Marcus and was keen to work with him. |
Blimey. I'd feel royally stabbed in the back if that were me. Not good from M.E | |
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I think we can safely assume... on 14:53 - Apr 7 with 3279 views | MrTown |
I think we can safely assume... on 14:42 - Apr 7 by Smithy | sorry but that just doesn't add up to me. Part of the interview that Cook gave when he first joined (may have even got deleted or edited) alluded to something happening in the summer (OK its happened sooner) and also the message he gave to Blue Action indicated something was on the cards. The way he spoke of what will happen in the summer will get Ipswich fans very excited also seems an odd thing to say if Evans was still going to be here. Truly believe he wouldn't even be here if he could see little or no change at the club, and with Evans still here, there really wouldn't have been much change at the club, in order to progress this had to happen and I don't think Cook is as blinkered to not see that. |
Of course he knew, as did the players. Not the key details maybe you'd imagine, but they knew. | |
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