| Out of interest 11:17 - Feb 8 with 5687 views | ColchesterBlue1985 |
Everyone has said they want clarity to the McCarthy situation, what would people’s opinions be if it was announced in the next week that he has agreed a 2 year extension?? |  | | |  |
| Out of interest on 11:19 - Feb 8 with 4260 views | BlueBadger |
Something along the lines of this?
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| Out of interest on 11:20 - Feb 8 with 4240 views | Archer4721 |
Shame it wasn't 3 years. |  | | |
| Out of interest on 11:29 - Feb 8 with 4225 views | ITFC_Forever |
A flounce-fest to end all flounce-fests I'd imagine.
TWTD will go to the rarely-seen state of having to log-in as a member just to view the board. |  |
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| Out of interest on 11:29 - Feb 8 with 4234 views | Guthrum |
I wouldn't mind.
Means we're unlikely to be relegated, might stand a chance of the play-offs if things go well and we can avoid injury. Recruitment will be effective.
The football will probably not be pretty and people will grumble constantly. McCarthy's jocular abrasiveness will continue to rile some of the fans.
It won't provide the excitement that many seem to crave, but will not lead to the disaster that others fear. |  |
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| Out of interest on 11:29 - Feb 8 with 4220 views | trueblue1970 |
Mixed feelings really, the split between MM/ME & most supporters isn't great, I do think its time to start afresh with new ideas but it does worry me as he does get the best out of the team picking up bargains and still competing against teams who are spending millions on fees and wages |  | | |
| Out of interest on 11:30 - Feb 8 with 4206 views | BackToRussia |
| Out of interest on 11:29 - Feb 8 by Guthrum |
I wouldn't mind.
Means we're unlikely to be relegated, might stand a chance of the play-offs if things go well and we can avoid injury. Recruitment will be effective.
The football will probably not be pretty and people will grumble constantly. McCarthy's jocular abrasiveness will continue to rile some of the fans.
It won't provide the excitement that many seem to crave, but will not lead to the disaster that others fear. |
God, fancy wanting excitement! Weirdos. |  |
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| Out of interest on 11:35 - Feb 8 with 4185 views | Guthrum |
| Out of interest on 11:30 - Feb 8 by BackToRussia |
God, fancy wanting excitement! Weirdos. |
That and danger are never far apart. Roy Keane was an exciting appointment.
Being serious, we'd all like a bit of spice, to be challenging for promotion, to have an attractive, flowing style on the pitch, to be winning games with flair. However, I don't think I'm alone in believing we'll need more than just a change of manager to achieve that. | |
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| Out of interest on 11:43 - Feb 8 with 4142 views | GrahamHarbey |
I'd accept it - I am completely on the fence regarding MM as with no cash investment, which seems to be MEs model going forward, he is without doubt the best man we can have at the helm and staying in the division and sniffing around the top 6 is the best we can hope for as things stand.
Yes the football is turgid, but do we want to be embroiled in relegation battles playing attractive stuff and with an inexperienced manager?
I don't! | | | |
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| Out of interest on 11:56 - Feb 8 with 4076 views | BackToRussia |
| Out of interest on 11:35 - Feb 8 by Guthrum |
That and danger are never far apart. Roy Keane was an exciting appointment.
Being serious, we'd all like a bit of spice, to be challenging for promotion, to have an attractive, flowing style on the pitch, to be winning games with flair. However, I don't think I'm alone in believing we'll need more than just a change of manager to achieve that. |
No risk, no? | |
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| Out of interest on 11:57 - Feb 8 with 4074 views | monty_radio |
| Out of interest on 11:29 - Feb 8 by ITFC_Forever |
A flounce-fest to end all flounce-fests I'd imagine.
TWTD will go to the rarely-seen state of having to log-in as a member just to view the board. |
My ignore list would probably increase, just to keep the blood pressure down. | |
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| Out of interest on 12:07 - Feb 8 with 4042 views | SitfcB |
The reaction would be tremendous. |  |
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| Out of interest on 12:14 - Feb 8 with 3997 views | bluehook |
| Out of interest on 11:29 - Feb 8 by Guthrum |
I wouldn't mind.
Means we're unlikely to be relegated, might stand a chance of the play-offs if things go well and we can avoid injury. Recruitment will be effective.
The football will probably not be pretty and people will grumble constantly. McCarthy's jocular abrasiveness will continue to rile some of the fans.
It won't provide the excitement that many seem to crave, but will not lead to the disaster that others fear. |
Dull, dull, dull Guth. Don’t you crave some form of entertainment? |  | | |
| Out of interest on 12:26 - Feb 8 with 3969 views | Guthrum |
| Out of interest on 12:14 - Feb 8 by bluehook |
Dull, dull, dull Guth. Don’t you crave some form of entertainment? |
See my reply to BtR. I can't see a genuinely available managerial option who will guarantee the excitement people want.
There might be some who will attempt a better style. But do we have the resources and buying-power to make that work? Similar to Jewell, when he tried something more interesting on a budget - it all fell apart badly.
Even McCarthy is not as negative as is often made out. We've played a fair chunk of the season with four forwards on the pitch at once. We hired (or promoted from the Youths) a load of attacking midfielders - but they all got injured. He's still getting wingers in now.
Besides which, if Evans decides to keep McCarthy (as the original question was), the reactions can only be resigned acceptance or futile rage. It's not exciting, but it is acceptably reassuring and might even be successful. | |
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| Out of interest on 12:28 - Feb 8 with 3957 views | hype313 |
I've heard whispers that he will sign for another 3 years.
But I do take whispers with a huge pinch of salt. |  |
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| Out of interest on 12:29 - Feb 8 with 3955 views | PJH |
| Out of interest on 12:26 - Feb 8 by Guthrum |
See my reply to BtR. I can't see a genuinely available managerial option who will guarantee the excitement people want.
There might be some who will attempt a better style. But do we have the resources and buying-power to make that work? Similar to Jewell, when he tried something more interesting on a budget - it all fell apart badly.
Even McCarthy is not as negative as is often made out. We've played a fair chunk of the season with four forwards on the pitch at once. We hired (or promoted from the Youths) a load of attacking midfielders - but they all got injured. He's still getting wingers in now.
Besides which, if Evans decides to keep McCarthy (as the original question was), the reactions can only be resigned acceptance or futile rage. It's not exciting, but it is acceptably reassuring and might even be successful. |
Agree with all of that except your last paragraph because my reaction would be one of delight. |  | | |
| Out of interest on 12:30 - Feb 8 with 3948 views | chicoazul |
My opinion would be mostly indifferent while remembering that he is doing a very good job versus the budget he gets and then I would make a cup of tea, carry on with my day. |  |
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| Out of interest on 12:35 - Feb 8 with 3923 views | Guthrum |
| Out of interest on 12:29 - Feb 8 by PJH |
Agree with all of that except your last paragraph because my reaction would be one of delight. |
I wouldn't go that far because I know what it is likely to do to the fanbase, increasing fracture lines and bitterness. There's a sizeable group now who would only be happy if McCarthy left.
It also precludes the faint chance that things might work wonderfully with a new man running the decent squad which McCarthy has assembled (there's part of me still hopes for that, however unlikely I think it might be given previous mangerial selections). | |
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| Out of interest on 12:42 - Feb 8 with 3887 views | PJH |
| Out of interest on 12:35 - Feb 8 by Guthrum |
I wouldn't go that far because I know what it is likely to do to the fanbase, increasing fracture lines and bitterness. There's a sizeable group now who would only be happy if McCarthy left.
It also precludes the faint chance that things might work wonderfully with a new man running the decent squad which McCarthy has assembled (there's part of me still hopes for that, however unlikely I think it might be given previous mangerial selections). |
Your first paragraph is the only obvious downside that I can see to keeping MM.
From a ST sales point of view it would not seem to be a good idea although I do not think that there would be a huge drop in sales because I imagine most of those that "will not go because of MM" did not renew for this season. | | | |
| It would be good news..... on 12:51 - Feb 8 with 3860 views | Bloots |
....not necessarily the fact that he's staying, but more in that you would then make the assumption that #evansout has made a commitment to support the manager financially.
I can't see any way that MM will put himself through this charade any longer than he needs to otherwise.
If MM leaves then we can all safely assume that the new poor sap will get sod all money too.
#evansout. |  |
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| Out of interest on 12:51 - Feb 8 with 3852 views | textbackup |
ST not renewed |  |
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| It would be good news..... on 12:53 - Feb 8 with 3843 views | Illinoisblue |
| It would be good news..... on 12:51 - Feb 8 by Bloots |
....not necessarily the fact that he's staying, but more in that you would then make the assumption that #evansout has made a commitment to support the manager financially.
I can't see any way that MM will put himself through this charade any longer than he needs to otherwise.
If MM leaves then we can all safely assume that the new poor sap will get sod all money too.
#evansout. |
A dangerous assumption where Evans is concerned |  |
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| It would be good news..... on 13:00 - Feb 8 with 3817 views | chicoazul |
| It would be good news..... on 12:51 - Feb 8 by Bloots |
....not necessarily the fact that he's staying, but more in that you would then make the assumption that #evansout has made a commitment to support the manager financially.
I can't see any way that MM will put himself through this charade any longer than he needs to otherwise.
If MM leaves then we can all safely assume that the new poor sap will get sod all money too.
#evansout. |
Pretty sure if Mick stays he will be on even more money than he is on now which is a pretty penny btw. I dont imagine he gets much pressure from the owner. Every other week he has to put up with a few dimlows shouting at him for half an hour or so. Being Ipswich manager is in no way a hardship. | |
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| Out of interest on 13:19 - Feb 8 with 3778 views | itfcjoe |
I'd be really disappointed, even though I'm not particularly a Mick-Outer, it is clear to anyone that the club has gone stale and is losing fans and there is a breakdown between McCarthy and the fan base that is irreparable.
The easiest thing to do is to change the manager, for better or worse and if it doesn't happen before next season then you have to seriously question Evans' decision making. Fairly clear Mick doesn't want to be here next year anyway so it doesn't really matter |  |
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| Out of interest on 13:19 - Feb 8 by itfcjoe |
I'd be really disappointed, even though I'm not particularly a Mick-Outer, it is clear to anyone that the club has gone stale and is losing fans and there is a breakdown between McCarthy and the fan base that is irreparable.
The easiest thing to do is to change the manager, for better or worse and if it doesn't happen before next season then you have to seriously question Evans' decision making. Fairly clear Mick doesn't want to be here next year anyway so it doesn't really matter |
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| Out of interest on 13:38 - Feb 8 with 3681 views | Currie10 |
Quite pleased.
He's done a good job this season - not his fault the injuries.
More luck with injuries / 3 or 4 others in - we'd certainly improve upon this seasons results again. |  | | |
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