Tubby Mondays
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If you agree with Mark McGee's sacking or not
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Please: no chanting in pubs. Thank you.
Uncle Buck
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Tubby Mondays said:
Are there any pubs?
chez
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Uncle Buck said:
That was just a case of McGhee suffering because of his own success. We were punching above our weight (because he against the odds got us promoted and then kept us up) and were bound to lose more than our fair share of games.
Uncle Buck
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chez said:
But we failed too often in the games we need to win to stay in amongst the pack as well. ]
I think it is good riddance, but each to their own.
Statto
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chez said:
No, youre wrong there. I didnt want to see Mcghee leave but I havent lost faith In the board. Dick knight had to act to keep the fans happy. DK= Legend
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Chairman Dick Knight and chief executive Martin Perry have become isolated
in their staunch support of McGhee, with Derek Chapman refusing to offer the
manager his public backing.
Chapman and fellow director Ray Bloom are thought to have sided with a major
investor, who is leading a campaign to oust McGhee from his post.
The Argus revealed on Monday that Albion's board is split over whether
McGhee should remain in charge.
Chapman, the natural successor to Knight, has rejected the opportunity to
give McGhee his support.
Asked where he stands over the manager's future, he said: "The answer is no
comment. I am sure we will spin a coin and sort something out.
"It's got to be sorted out quickly, which I am sure it will be, because it
is not fair on anybody."
A further meeting is expected to take place this week between Knight and the
investor, who shows no signs of waivering.
Knight has been trying to persuade him that getting rid of McGhee would be a
knee-jerk reaction to Albion's relegation from the Championship.
Forcing McGhee out will also cost the cash-strapped Seagulls, as they will
be obliged to pay up his contract which still has a year to run.
in their staunch support of McGhee, with Derek Chapman refusing to offer the
manager his public backing.
Chapman and fellow director Ray Bloom are thought to have sided with a major
investor, who is leading a campaign to oust McGhee from his post.
The Argus revealed on Monday that Albion's board is split over whether
McGhee should remain in charge.
Chapman, the natural successor to Knight, has rejected the opportunity to
give McGhee his support.
Asked where he stands over the manager's future, he said: "The answer is no
comment. I am sure we will spin a coin and sort something out.
"It's got to be sorted out quickly, which I am sure it will be, because it
is not fair on anybody."
A further meeting is expected to take place this week between Knight and the
investor, who shows no signs of waivering.
Knight has been trying to persuade him that getting rid of McGhee would be a
knee-jerk reaction to Albion's relegation from the Championship.
Forcing McGhee out will also cost the cash-strapped Seagulls, as they will
be obliged to pay up his contract which still has a year to run.
*Gullsworth*
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chez said:
Not quite true, i for one thought McGee was the best man for the job at the moment but at least DK knew of the simmering unrest with the fans and acted to halt the declining attendances and poor form. If nothing else perhaps a new enthusiasm will run through the club. Come on you have to admit you are a little excited if not aprehensive as to who will apply and eventually get the posistion! It may not have been what a lot of fans agreed with but then again he was not popular with a lot of people who PAID his wages!! Chill man!!
*Gullsworth*
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Statto said:No, youre wrong there. I didnt want to see Mcghee leave but I havent lost faith In the board. Dick knight had to act to keep the fans happy. DK= Legend
Mmmmmmm that sums it up
army ali
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Agree wholeheartedly with the decision.
As i have said in other threads, should have been earlier. McGee did not stand a chance this season, and i have to say, brought it on himself with dodgy tactics and the striker saga. (See Bristolseagull thread for a more in depth analysis from my goodself)!
Need to get the confidence back, a bit of swagger and belief. Belief that we can attack even if we are behind!
Support the lads. Come on the Albion!
As i have said in other threads, should have been earlier. McGee did not stand a chance this season, and i have to say, brought it on himself with dodgy tactics and the striker saga. (See Bristolseagull thread for a more in depth analysis from my goodself)!
Need to get the confidence back, a bit of swagger and belief. Belief that we can attack even if we are behind!
Support the lads. Come on the Albion!
Finchley Seagull
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chez said:
I disagree with that. I was very definitely in the McGhee in group and still was this morning when I got into work and saw that he had left.
However, I support Brighton and Hove Albion not Mark McGhee. Managers come and go but we the fans are the one thing that remain whatever the situation. I will be there tomorrow supporting the club whoever becomes manager and it is important that we all get behind whoever is appointed and give them time as they cannot bring any players in until January.
Finally, how anyone can question Dick Knight is beyond me. The only people I lost faith with were the fans who refused to watch the club while Mark McGhee was in charge. Dick Knight has saved this club and will always be a Brighton Legend!!!
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Finchley Seagull said:
Very good post too IMO
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Finchley Seagull said:
I know i was one of those fans - but MM was destroying the team in my eyes and now Sir Dick has finally done the right thing i will return and be 100% behind everything we do.
We must not expect miracles from Deano as he is learning his trade.
MM had years of experience and we gave him 3 Years.
Arise Sir Knight.
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Gullsworth said:Very good post too IMO
What you saying you lost faith in me mucker?
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No everyone has the right to attend matches when and if they can, everyone has the right to their opinion. I just agree that the club is bigger than any player/manager even chairmen It is the Fans who pay the wages and Dick Knight has listened to the growing voice of dissaproval and acted.
Bless Him
Dont mean i agree with his decision though!
Bless Him
Dont mean i agree with his decision though!
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Gullsworth said:No everyone has the right to attend matches when and if they can, everyone has the right to their opinion. I just agree that the club is bigger than any player/manager even chairmen It is the Fans who pay the wages and Dick Knight has listened to the growing voice of dissaproval and acted.
Bless Him
Dont mean i agree with his decision though!
So as chairman you may have rode it out to the team and your own demise then?
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Maybe... but who is to say that had we won our next few games under MM things may well have turned around and possibly a stab at promotion could have been achieveable. I hate to say it because i want the club to do well under any manager but it is not garuanteed (sp yea i know) we will improve under Deano and if the standard of football or League position decreases the outers will be on his back irrespective of your plea to give him a chance because he is learning his trade...............it wont wash if we get relegated and attendances drop below the 4K mark!! I just hope the team does well whoever takes over but somehow i have my doubts that man is out there at the mo!
portslade seagull
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Not quite true, i for one thought McGee was the best man for the job at the moment but at least DK knew of the simmering unrest with the fans and acted to halt the declining attendances and poor form. If nothing else perhaps a new enthusiasm will run through the club. Come on you have to admit you are a little excited if not aprehensive as to who will apply and eventually get the posistion! It may not have been what a lot of fans agreed with but then again he was not popular with a lot of people who PAID his wages!! Chill man!!
if knight knew of the simmering unrest among the fans why did'nt he just sack MM at te end of last season and at least give the new manager a chance to sign (if any money is ever released) a decent midfielder..striker..and left-back during the close season.By doing it now he has totally cocked everyhting up
if knight knew of the simmering unrest among the fans why did'nt he just sack MM at te end of last season and at least give the new manager a chance to sign (if any money is ever released) a decent midfielder..striker..and left-back during the close season.By doing it now he has totally cocked everyhting up
portlock seagull
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- Jul 28, 2003
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portslade seagull said:
Rubbish! A week in football is a longer time period than our everyday roman calendar as everyone knows.
Anyway, I just want to add to this wonderful DK love-in thread. He's the man and always will be.
Leekbrookgull
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Legend. SIR STEVE GRITT