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Post by socrates on Mar 16, 2014 11:30:21 GMT
I'm not sure if it was intentional that Mark was introduced as mark of Oxvox but the brief comment made was appalling. The seed of our problems do not lie with IL but to go on the radio and attempt to defend the mess that our club finds them in neither represents an independent of the club voice or I suspect the opinion of the vast majority of Oxvox members regarding the manager position which Mark represents when introduced in that way. Well said. Dreadful stuff from MS. All it did was further highlight how OxVox are apologists for IL. Far too close, far too cosy. 'Oh yes, Ian, whatever you say Ian'. Thank the lord for this forum which does a much better job of representing fans' views than OxVox.
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Post by docholiday on Mar 16, 2014 11:45:34 GMT
I also believe the next OUFC manager is currently employed by another club in this division, and that he wont leave until the end of the season.
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Post by nerps on Mar 16, 2014 13:47:06 GMT
He doesn't have the drive or INTELLIGENCE. Wow, that's some statement PRB. Even coming from you that should never have been posted and you should offer a retraction. You should be hoping he doesn't read this forum or his lack of intelligence might have him looking you out !!
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Post by pottersrightboot on Mar 16, 2014 13:49:55 GMT
He doesn't have the drive or INTELLIGENCE. Wow, that's some statement PRB. Even coming from you that should never have been posted and you should offer a retraction. You should be hoping he doesn't read this forum or his lack of intelligence might have him looking you out !! If you had actually watched some of our matches since the end of January armchair man , you'd know exactly what I mean. Under Lewis, we have become tactically unintelligent.
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Post by nerps on Mar 16, 2014 14:01:18 GMT
Hopefully he will accept that, bit of a wriggle but you should be safe !! As far as I gather from my armchair nothing has changed from Wilder to Lewis. I have listened to phone-ins, I have followed these forums and all I hear is what I was saying last season. It's just a pity its taken a further twelve months for the likes of yourself to open your eyes to reality; if you had then we might have forced the changes when they were really needed.
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Post by oufcyellows on Mar 16, 2014 14:03:54 GMT
Lewis is a wilder clone that much is for sure. Tactically inept and selection stubbornness
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Post by socrates on Mar 16, 2014 18:58:10 GMT
Lewis is a wilder clone that much is for sure. Tactically inept and selection stubbornness That's a staggering statement, even from you. It has become patently obvious what a solid manager wilder is since he left Christ, if Lewis was a clone I'd be delighted and this forum wouldn't 'be in meltdown
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Post by oufcyellows on Mar 16, 2014 19:33:42 GMT
Lewis is a wilder clone that much is for sure. Tactically inept and selection stubbornness That's a staggering statement, even from you. It has become patently obvious what a solid manager wilder is since he left Christ, if Lewis was a clone I'd be delighted and this forum wouldn't 'be in meltdown In what way is it obvious ?? The fact that Northampton r still in a relegation spot despite bringing in 6 players. Or the fact that we have gone on our after Xmas blip that still ain't as bad as it has been in precious seasons.
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Post by barmyarmy on Mar 16, 2014 19:40:26 GMT
Lewis is a wilder clone that much is for sure. Tactically inept and selection stubbornness That's a staggering statement, even from you. It has become patently obvious what a solid manager wilder is since he left Christ, if Lewis was a clone I'd be delighted and this forum wouldn't 'be in meltdown I happen to agree with him 100%. When you puppet master was running the club mr solid Wilder took 3 points from our last 10 games to grab 9th place from a certain play off place. Whats happening now happened last season and the season before under the so solid crew of your puppet master, Bridle and JR. What happened to his press release where he was going to tell the world why he left?
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Post by uptheus on Mar 16, 2014 22:53:07 GMT
Mark Sennett should have kept off the radio last night. There was no structure to what he was saying. He should take soundings from the committee and membership before making 'official' Oxvox pronouncements. However, It is clear to any right thinking supporter, especially those attending yesterday, that Lenagan has created a yawning vacuum with his lack of decisive action on the new manager front. Lewis should be thanked for his help and go back to rearranging the prematch cones. On Monday. There is an appalling lack of tactical discipline on show. Micky will never be a decent manager. He doesn't have the drive or intelligence. Act now or take the consequences with next years season ticket sales. Not sure Mark went on Radio Oxford in an OxVox capacity, but Jerome forced the issue I believe. Having said that I don't think Mark helped himself as it showed again his close alliance with Ian Lenagan and unwillingness to challenge him. Totally agree with your comments about Lewis, but anyone who knows an ounce about football would have known that he wouldn't be good enough, but hey ho, even a lot of fans thought because he's called "Mad Dog" that he'll be able to produce the goods. Let's see if Lenagan like his previous northern counterpart Wilder remains stubborn, and we still don't hear anything new about the manager's position again this week.
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Post by socrates on Mar 17, 2014 13:36:20 GMT
That's a staggering statement, even from you. It has become patently obvious what a solid manager wilder is since he left Christ, if Lewis was a clone I'd be delighted and this forum wouldn't 'be in meltdown In what way is it obvious ?? The fact that Northampton r still in a relegation spot despite bringing in 6 players. Or the fact that we have gone on our after Xmas blip that still ain't as bad as it has been in precious seasons. You obviously haven't been going to games. Or you can't fathom what is happening in front of you.
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Post by Mark Sennett on Mar 17, 2014 13:42:10 GMT
Here's a statement from OxVox on the current situation.
A number of OxVox members have been in contact asking the Trust to seek further information from the board of Oxford United as to when a permanent manger will be appointed.
Over recent weeks we have shared those members’ views with the board so they know are aware of these. At this point we have no further information other than what has been put out in the media in terms of timescales for a permanent appointment. The OxVox committee share the same concerns as the members who have contacted us, as we too would like to see a permanent appointment in place ASAP. The position has been vacant for seven weeks and we'd hope that the board would be in a position to appoint a manager before this weekends' fixtures. If this is not possible we would urge the board to comment further on the timescales as to when a manager will be put in place.
Oxford United has a great opportunity of getting promoted this season and we strongly feel that appointing the right candidate will aid the club's chances of achieving this. However, if circumstances mean the Club won't be able to bring that candidate in in the very near future, supporters need clarity about the rest of the season so that they can concentrate on the promotion push that is still very much in our grasp. We would welcome any news on how the club intends to address this situation and have the best chance of meeting the season's aim of promotion
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Post by oufcyellows on Mar 17, 2014 16:37:10 GMT
In what way is it obvious ?? The fact that Northampton r still in a relegation spot despite bringing in 6 players. Or the fact that we have gone on our after Xmas blip that still ain't as bad as it has been in precious seasons. You obviously haven't been going to games. Or you can't fathom what is happening in front of you. I've been to a lot of games, hence why I feel I'm in a decent position to say we r no Better or worse than under wilder. Am I happy about this ?? No . have I been happy for the last 3seasons ? No .u can count good home performances on 1 hand. Do I know what's happening I front of me yes. It's called oxford united to happens to us year after year with the occasional glimmer of hope thrown in. Do I think it will do me any good coming on here and moaning and whining like a little girl like u, slating other fans who don't buy the lenagan is ruining our club drivel u keep on with. No so I back the team and board as best I can hoping that the next glimmer is not to far off
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Post by londonroader on Mar 18, 2014 12:40:15 GMT
You obviously haven't been going to games. Or you can't fathom what is happening in front of you. I've been to a lot of games, hence why I feel I'm in a decent position to say we r no Better or worse than under wilder. Am I happy about this ?? No . have I been happy for the last 3seasons ? No .u can count good home performances on 1 hand. Do I know what's happening I front of me yes. It's called oxford united to happens to us year after year with the occasional glimmer of hope thrown in. Do I think it will do me any good coming on here and moaning and whining like a little girl like u, slating other fans who don't buy the lenagan is ruining our club drivel u keep on with. No so I back the team and board as best I can hoping that the next glimmer is not to far off I like that, a realistic view of the current situation.
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Post by Kerry Yellow on Mar 19, 2014 11:28:31 GMT
Lewis is a wilder clone that much is for sure. Tactically inept and selection stubbornness That's a staggering statement, even from you. It has become patently obvious what a solid manager wilder is since he left Christ, if Lewis was a clone I'd be delighted and this forum wouldn't 'be in meltdown Sounds like you're easily pleased Socrates. Lewis a clone of Wilder - it certainly appears so, thats why Northampton are looking odds on for the Conference. Its the best place for Wilder and Northampton imho.
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Post by Mark on Mar 19, 2014 11:30:57 GMT
That's a staggering statement, even from you. It has become patently obvious what a solid manager wilder is since he left Christ, if Lewis was a clone I'd be delighted and this forum wouldn't 'be in meltdown Sounds like you're easily pleased Socrates. Lewis a clone of Wilder - it certainly appears so, thats why Northampton are looking odds on for the Conference. Its the best place for Wilder and Northampton imho. but they aren't odds on though. they are 7/4, and Torquay are 2/9 (on Skybet just now).
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Post by Kerry Yellow on Mar 19, 2014 11:36:05 GMT
Sounds like you're easily pleased Socrates. Lewis a clone of Wilder - it certainly appears so, thats why Northampton are looking odds on for the Conference. Its the best place for Wilder and Northampton imho. but they aren't odds on though. they are 7/4, and Torquay are 2/9 (on Skybet just now). Salppy, I said looking odds on - they appear to be going down
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Post by Mark on Mar 19, 2014 11:50:31 GMT
but they aren't odds on though. they are 7/4, and Torquay are 2/9 (on Skybet just now). Salppy, I said looking odds on - they appear to be going down Do you understand betting terminology? Odds on means your winnings are less than your stake. So for instance bet £9 on Torquay to win £2 if they are relegated. Bet £4 on Northampton to get £7 winnings. Obviously by league position Northampton are currently in one of the two relegation spots. But on current form (last six games) they would be safe, when main other relegation candidates are in awful form. www.statto.com/football/stats/england/league-two/2013-2014/form-table/fullThat is presumably why Northampton are not currently "odds on" or looking "odds on".
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Post by stevegilbert on Mar 19, 2014 12:03:14 GMT
Oxford without Wilder: 11 points - DWDDWLDLLDL Northampton with Wilder: 16 points - DLWLWWDDWDL
Before Wilder took over Northampton had not won a game since November 30th. Their form since Wilder took over proves he is a solid manager at this level if not a good manager at this level.
Yes Northampton are in the relegation zone but they are just 3 points behind Exeter and to be honest I can see Wilder keeping them up.
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Post by ZeroTheHero on Mar 19, 2014 12:08:04 GMT
I suspect Wilder will keep them up, but when he joined them they were six points adrift, if I remember right. Even with that decent record they are still three points (plus a huge goal difference, so four points really) away from safety. A couple more dodgy results for them and a couple of decent ones for the teams above would see them cast adrift again. Mind you, if Northampton do go a decent run, Portsmouth are looking into the abyss...
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Post by stevegilbert on Mar 19, 2014 12:24:42 GMT
I suspect Wilder will keep them up, but when he joined them they were six points adrift, if I remember right. Even with that decent record they are still three points (plus a huge goal difference, so four points really) away from safety. A couple more dodgy results for them and a couple of decent ones for the teams above would see them cast adrift again. Mind you, if Northampton do go a decent run, Portsmouth are looking into the abyss... I would enjoy seeing the faces of Pompey fans if they get relegated. Considering they thought they would p*ss this league, a relegation battle is the last thing they imagined!
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