Gritt23
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It was certainly something we all felt about Adams after a while, but it's easy in hindsight. So, before it happens - if it happens - does this apply to a potential return of Steve Coppell?
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Never go back!
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Mr Banana
Tedious chump
Dunno, but I'm sure if we have another 8,000 threads about it between now and next week we'll reach a definitive answer.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
You're going to get pelters here Gritty. Just wait till Commander sees this.
clippedgull
Hotdogs, extra onions
Ince, Pulis seems to be ok
If the manager is crap, then it won't work.
Adams had done precious little since walking out on us.
If the manager is crap, then it won't work.
Adams had done precious little since walking out on us.
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
He's getting sick of people mentioning the 'never go back' theory.
I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it.
Smythe
Active member
I am seeing it right now.
But I fear I am all argued out today. Plus I am scared to speak on here at the moment in case I get banned.
Doesn't apply to Coppell.
Count yourself lucky you don't know me personally, otherwise you'd have to put up with me ranting about it to your face, on the phone and with constant emails. The chap from Ghana who sits opposite me, doesn't speak much English and knows nothing about football is starting to understand my point though.
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TonyBloomsPokerFace
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Coppell is a great manager, Adams is not a great manager.
Coppell almost pulled off a miracle have joined us near the end of a 12 game losing streak in the league, taking it to the last game of the season is testament to his abilities. He has also shown he is more than capable in the Premiership with Reading.
To be fair to Adams he built up a fair formidable squad in Division 3 and left us near the top of Division 2. Adams took over a Leicester team in the Premiership, the quality of the side not much worse than that of Coppells Reading side.
At a higher level I don't think Micky had what it really takes. I doubted his appointment, but to a certain extent It was always going to be a crowd pleaser. But it was a poor appointment by Knight.
Coppell almost pulled off a miracle have joined us near the end of a 12 game losing streak in the league, taking it to the last game of the season is testament to his abilities. He has also shown he is more than capable in the Premiership with Reading.
To be fair to Adams he built up a fair formidable squad in Division 3 and left us near the top of Division 2. Adams took over a Leicester team in the Premiership, the quality of the side not much worse than that of Coppells Reading side.
At a higher level I don't think Micky had what it really takes. I doubted his appointment, but to a certain extent It was always going to be a crowd pleaser. But it was a poor appointment by Knight.
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TonyBloomsPokerFace
Member
I neglected to say also that Micky got relegated with Leicester...
This doesn't mean I dislike him, hes an absolute legend, if it wasnt for Micky we'd have no Bobby Z!
This doesn't mean I dislike him, hes an absolute legend, if it wasnt for Micky we'd have no Bobby Z!
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
You also neglected to say that Micky got promoted with Leicester.
Yes, I'm with Commander on this. 'Never go back' is at very best a guide and is certainly not a hard and fast rule and there are always loads of factors to be taken into consideration. Adams coming back - no. Wilkins coming back (as manager) - no. Coppell coming back - yes.
TonyBloomsPokerFace
Member
Fair point.
Knotty
Well-known member
Only in the field of Brighton football is so much said by so many who know so little.
Not true at all, as much crap as there is spouted on here, at least most people who spout it have actually been to a few games. Better than the usual shit you hear at work and in the pub etc with mates who support Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal etc, all based on what they see on the TV once every few weeks.
Top post.
I think that Adams was a good manager in his first spell but not a great one. He had some money to spend and unearthed a gem in BZ but Coppell nearly pulled off a miracle.
TonyBloomsPokerFace
Member
True. My new housemate ask who I supported the other dat, I say Brighton, he goes "no mate, what real team do you support?!" I wasn't happy.
Went to the Emirates other day with my arsenal mate to watch the carling cup game v liverpool, its got about much atmosphere as the Withdean. Took him to the Oldham game, it was dire, but part of me thought, better this than be a prawn sandwich fan!
Brilliant post
I go to the Emirates quite a lot as I have a mate that's a season ticket holder and it's only 7 minutes from my work. Great stadium, and see some great football, but the atmosphere is shit. It doesn't feel like going to football, it feels like going to the theatre.