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Post by Bue Guado on Jul 3, 2017 17:30:19 GMT
Also, in fairness to the club, they hadn't been planning on announcing his appointment till the start of this week. Pep may not have even come down to Oxford again since his interview til today (the formalities could have been done over the phone/skype/email) so wouldn't have been around for media snaps. Would you rather the club had waited to tell us in one great unveiling (full press conference, photos with kit/scarf, iFollow interview etc.) at some point this week, or the way they have done, putting us out of our misery Saturday morning?
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Post by Bue Guado on Jul 3, 2017 17:32:52 GMT
I think it's really weird that there will be no press until Wednesday. It doesn't really add up It doesn't add up? No, there must be something greater afoot! Maybe they're waiting for Sartori to announce he's purchased Solihull Moors, appointed MApp as their head coach and opened a shop in the Covered Market.
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Post by tatabanya on Jul 3, 2017 17:44:03 GMT
I think it's really weird that there will be no press until Wednesday. It doesn't really add up It doesn't add up? No, there must be something greater afoot! Maybe they're waiting for Sartori to announce he's purchased Solihull Moors, appointed MApp as their head coach and opened a shop in the Covered Market. Well that's a silly post
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Post by derek on Jul 3, 2017 17:55:34 GMT
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 3, 2017 18:22:17 GMT
I'm not particularly fussed that we've not had one yet to be honest. I'd rather he had the chance to meet everyone at the club and have a closer look at the squad before facing questions from the media. Regardless of how much meticulous research he may have done prior to interview, actually talking to players and coaching staff and seeing them in training will give him a much clearer idea of what he's got on his plate. At least this way he will actually have more to say than just the generic "I'm delighted to have joined and am looking forward to meeting the players and working with the recruitment staff". That's going on the assumption it's one or the other! A press conference would have taken 30 mins max. And seeing he didn't meet the players till this afternoon could easily have been fitted in this morning with a quick 2 min photo shoot with a scarf. I doubt that would have meant we missed out on 3 signings, or maguire decided to leave as the manager hadn't spent the whole first day with him
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Post by scotchegg on Jul 3, 2017 19:45:05 GMT
It doesn't add up? No, there must be something greater afoot! Maybe they're waiting for Sartori to announce he's purchased Solihull Moors, appointed MApp as their head coach and opened a shop in the Covered Market. Well that's a silly post To continue the childish nature, you started it!! Seriously, what doesn't add up about allowing a new manager a day or 2 to meet the players before talking to the press? As fans, do we really need a photo of Pep holding a scarf aloft to prove that everything is good in the world. These conspiracy theorist bullcrap that many keep coming out with are getting more ridiculous every time. If you think something is wrong, have the guts to say it rather than hiding behind these pathetic rumours, half stories and assumptions.
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Post by scotchegg on Jul 3, 2017 19:47:29 GMT
I'm not particularly fussed that we've not had one yet to be honest. I'd rather he had the chance to meet everyone at the club and have a closer look at the squad before facing questions from the media. Regardless of how much meticulous research he may have done prior to interview, actually talking to players and coaching staff and seeing them in training will give him a much clearer idea of what he's got on his plate. At least this way he will actually have more to say than just the generic "I'm delighted to have joined and am looking forward to meeting the players and working with the recruitment staff". That's going on the assumption it's one or the other! A press conference would have taken 30 mins max. And seeing he didn't meet the players till this afternoon could easily have been fitted in this morning with a quick 2 min photo shoot with a scarf. I doubt that would have meant we missed out on 3 signings, or maguire decided to leave as the manager hadn't spent the whole first day with him Honestly, does it really matter? Why don't you photoshop a picture of Pep holding aloft an Oxford scarf if it means that much to you?
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 3, 2017 19:50:02 GMT
Who suggested it's a conspiracy ? It wouldn't have stopped him meeting the players it would have taken a few mins, and is just the normal way of doing things after a process of selection clubs are normally pretty keen to introduce their new man.
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 3, 2017 19:52:28 GMT
That's going on the assumption it's one or the other! A press conference would have taken 30 mins max. And seeing he didn't meet the players till this afternoon could easily have been fitted in this morning with a quick 2 min photo shoot with a scarf. I doubt that would have meant we missed out on 3 signings, or maguire decided to leave as the manager hadn't spent the whole first day with him Honestly, does it really matter? Why don't you photoshop a picture of Pep holding aloft an Oxford scarf if it means that much to you? No it doesn't really matter, hence why I said it's not a big thing. But it is the normal thing . f*ck me no ones even had a go at Darryl or the club, it's just been mentioned that it's strange. Some people are so keen to defend him that u can't even talk about club news or lack of it now ?
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Post by scotchegg on Jul 3, 2017 19:55:11 GMT
Honestly, does it really matter? Why don't you photoshop a picture of Pep holding aloft an Oxford scarf if it means that much to you? No it doesn't really matter, hence why I said it's not a big thing. But it is the normal thing . f*ck me no ones even had a go at Darryl or the club, it's just been mentioned that it's strange. Is it really that strange? Has every manager/player been revealed to the press on their first day? I can't remember MApp being rolled out day one for that matter? It really isn't an issue!!
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 3, 2017 20:02:11 GMT
No it doesn't really matter, hence why I said it's not a big thing. But it is the normal thing . f*ck me no ones even had a go at Darryl or the club, it's just been mentioned that it's strange. Is it really that strange? Has every manager/player been revealed to the press on their first day? I can't remember MApp being rolled out day one for that matter? It really isn't an issue!! Again no one has said it is an issue! It doesn't mean u can't discuss it, without people claiming it's a conspiracy against Darryl again.
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Post by scotchegg on Jul 3, 2017 20:11:52 GMT
Is it really that strange? Has every manager/player been revealed to the press on their first day? I can't remember MApp being rolled out day one for that matter? It really isn't an issue!! Again no one has said it is an issue! It doesn't mean u can't discuss it, without people claiming it's a conspiracy against Darryl again. "It's weird" "The PR from the club is shocking" "Something doesn't add up" "It's strange" All of which suggests it is an issue. And the view that "something doesn't add up" is making an assumption that there is a bigger issue behind this? My questions are quite simply, why is this an issue and what do you/they think is behind this. Equally, how long has it taken for us to unveil new signings/managers in the past? If EVERY ONE had been done on their very first day at the club then you could argue that something is different with Pep. However, I would bet that there is no standard club timeframes here or at any other club for that matter.
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Post by makv on Jul 3, 2017 20:12:13 GMT
I think it's really weird that there will be no press until Wednesday. It doesn't really add up It doesn't add up? Really? Some folk just look for stuff to complain about.
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Post by makv on Jul 3, 2017 20:14:22 GMT
Who suggested it's a conspiracy ? tatabanya
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Post by oufcyellows on Jul 3, 2017 20:17:26 GMT
Again no one has said it is an issue! It doesn't mean u can't discuss it, without people claiming it's a conspiracy against Darryl again. "It's weird" "The PR from the club is shocking" "Something doesn't add up" "It's strange" All of which suggests it is an issue. And the view that "something doesn't add up" is making an assumption that there is a bigger issue behind this? My questions are quite simply, why is this an issue and what do you/they think is behind this. Equally, how long has it taken for us to unveil new signings/managers in the past? If EVERY ONE had been done on their very first day at the club then you could argue that something is different with Pep. However, I would bet that there is no standard club timeframes here or at any other club for that matter. The pr from the club is shocking. I do think it's strange that seeing he's at the club today they didn't just do it anyway. Radio oxford were at the training ground to get an interview anyway. (Did that go ahead?) "Something doesn't add up" That wasn't me that said that. There is no conspiracy as far as I'm concerned just a lot of excited fans eager to here from the new guy.
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Post by MJB on Jul 3, 2017 20:30:11 GMT
I see we have a new thing to complain about now.
Next issue is going to be that away shirt is slightly itchy - I'm gonna have a proper meltdown over that, let me tell you.
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Post by tatabanya on Jul 3, 2017 20:36:43 GMT
Who suggested it's a conspiracy ? tatabanya No I didn't. I said something doesn't add up. I'll explain what I mean. A timeline of Pep's appointment as we know it. Friday - Pep Clotet is offered the Oxford manager's job. He accepts. Saturday - His appointment is announced to fans to a generally very positive reaction from the fanbase. Monday - The Oxford Mail report that Pep will meet his players for the first time and that he will talk to the press this afternoon. The club confirm that he will meet his players, but will not do any press until Wednesday, despite taking training tomorrow. There have been no pictures of Pep today, nor anymore sound bites. Now that, to me, is not a regular course of events. There seems to be little reason from what we know for Pep not to speak to the fans or for pics to be released of his first day in the job. It's out of the ordinary, the sum of the information doesn't add up. Now, I am not speculating as to there being any kind of conspiracy. It may be that they are waiting until Wednesday as that is when Mags is signing. It may be that they are going to announce any number of positive things alongside Pep's interview. They could even be waiting for his "PC" tracksuit to arrive. I'd be fairly confident that there is a reason why they are waiting until Wed, and one that is not in the public domain. We may never know. But me saying that it doesn't add up is as harmless as it gets, nothing sinister. I hope that clears it up.
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Post by MJB on Jul 3, 2017 20:40:31 GMT
No I didn't. I said something doesn't add up. I'll explain what I mean. A timeline of Pep's appointment as we know it. Friday - Pep Clotet is offered the Oxford manager's job. He accepts. Saturday - His appointment is announced to fans to a generally very positive reaction from the fanbase. Monday - The Oxford Mail report that Pep will meet his players for the first time and that he will talk to the press this afternoon. The club confirm that he will meet his players, but will not do any press until Wednesday, despite taking training tomorrow. There have been no pictures of Pep today, nor anymore sound bites. Now that, to me, is not a regular course of events. There seems to be little reason from what we know for Pep not to speak to the fans or for pics to be released of his first day in the job. It's out of the ordinary, the sum of the information doesn't add up. Now, I am not speculating as to there being any kind of conspiracy. It may be that they are waiting until Wednesday as that is when Mags is signing. It may be that they are going to announce any number of positive things alongside Pep's interview. They could even be waiting for his "PC" tracksuit to arrive. I'd be fairly confident that there is a reason why they are waiting until Wed, and one that is not in the public domain. We may never know. But me saying that it doesn't add up is as harmless as it gets, nothing sinister. I hope that clears it up. I hear his PC tracksuit is incredibly progressive. Clearly leans to the left. I would love it if the Wednesday timing were linked to some other good news (greedy football fan that I am).
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Post by scotchegg on Jul 3, 2017 20:40:51 GMT
No I didn't. I said something doesn't add up. I'll explain what I mean. A timeline of Pep's appointment as we know it. Friday - Pep Clotet is offered the Oxford manager's job. He accepts. Saturday - His appointment is announced to fans to a generally very positive reaction from the fanbase. Monday - The Oxford Mail report that Pep will meet his players for the first time and that he will talk to the press this afternoon. The club confirm that he will meet his players, but will not do any press until Wednesday, despite taking training tomorrow. There have been no pictures of Pep today, nor anymore sound bites. Now that, to me, is not a regular course of events. There seems to be little reason from what we know for Pep not to speak to the fans or for pics to be released of his first day in the job. It's out of the ordinary, the sum of the information doesn't add up. Now, I am not speculating as to there being any kind of conspiracy. It may be that they are waiting until Wednesday as that is when Mags is signing. It may be that they are going to announce any number of positive things alongside Pep's interview. They could even be waiting for his "PC" tracksuit to arrive. I'd be fairly confident that there is a reason why they are waiting until Wed, and one that is not in the public domain. We may never know. But me saying that it doesn't add up is as harmless as it gets, nothing sinister. I hope that clears it up. So, not an issue then?
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Post by eighteen93 on Jul 3, 2017 20:43:14 GMT
The lettering on his kit will, I understand, be Pep C not PC.
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Post by tatabanya on Jul 3, 2017 20:44:10 GMT
No I didn't. I said something doesn't add up. I'll explain what I mean. A timeline of Pep's appointment as we know it. Friday - Pep Clotet is offered the Oxford manager's job. He accepts. Saturday - His appointment is announced to fans to a generally very positive reaction from the fanbase. Monday - The Oxford Mail report that Pep will meet his players for the first time and that he will talk to the press this afternoon. The club confirm that he will meet his players, but will not do any press until Wednesday, despite taking training tomorrow. There have been no pictures of Pep today, nor anymore sound bites. Now that, to me, is not a regular course of events. There seems to be little reason from what we know for Pep not to speak to the fans or for pics to be released of his first day in the job. It's out of the ordinary, the sum of the information doesn't add up. Now, I am not speculating as to there being any kind of conspiracy. It may be that they are waiting until Wednesday as that is when Mags is signing. It may be that they are going to announce any number of positive things alongside Pep's interview. They could even be waiting for his "PC" tracksuit to arrive. I'd be fairly confident that there is a reason why they are waiting until Wed, and one that is not in the public domain. We may never know. But me saying that it doesn't add up is as harmless as it gets, nothing sinister. I hope that clears it up. So, not an issue then? Where have I said it's an issue? And I'm the conspiracy theorist...
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Post by daveoufc on Jul 3, 2017 20:44:20 GMT
Maybe they are waiting till wed so he can be flanked by maguire and a few new signings.
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Post by nottsyellow on Jul 3, 2017 20:50:55 GMT
The lettering on his kit will, I understand, be Pep C not PC. His first name is Josep. At Leeds he had JC on his training top.
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Post by manorlounger on Jul 3, 2017 21:00:08 GMT
We have just lost one of the best Managers/Head Coaches the club has had for a long time. The club have just announced his successor. Pre-season is here, signings are not, the fans have just discussed in depth and to a critical level (and at times a very personal and potentially libelous level) the owner and chairman of the club and his recent actions in selling/not selling. The level of the player budget was discussed, the staff or absence thereof, the Academy, training facilities etc. etc.
So, announcing the arrival of the new manager, the type of news that, one would think, would be a very good reason to indulge in some real press activity. Photo opportunity, a video interview for the club site, Radio Oxford etc. etc. What do we get? A bulletin on the club site at 07.18 on a Saturday morning and...... nothing. Missed opportunity in my book.
Is that an issue? Of course it isn't, it's a media cock up.
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Post by MJB on Jul 3, 2017 21:06:04 GMT
The lettering on his kit will, I understand, be Pep C not PC. His first name is Josep. At Leeds he had JC on his training top. "I am not Jesus, though I have the same initials", as a great man once said.
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Post by eighteen93 on Jul 3, 2017 21:07:23 GMT
He's been in Spain all weekend I understand and may have only flown into the U.K. this morning!
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Post by scotchegg on Jul 3, 2017 21:09:31 GMT
His first name is Josep. At Leeds he had JC on his training top. "I am not Jesus, though I have the same initials", as a great man once said. Julian Clary?!
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Post by Bue Guado on Jul 3, 2017 21:20:43 GMT
"I am not Jesus, though I have the same initials", as a great man once said. Julian Clary?! James Constable
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Post by bazzer9461 on Jul 3, 2017 21:23:12 GMT
The lettering on his kit will, I understand, be Pep C not PC. Pep C that's one way of getting round a trade mark
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Post by scotchegg on Jul 3, 2017 21:26:16 GMT
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