Very interesting. Confirms I think that he's always been overrated and living off past 'glories' and the rise of a few decent players, Dele Alli being one.
The article at citiblog was after a 3-3 draw at home to Bristol rovers, giving away a 3-1 lead late on. Their next result was 0-3 at home to Southend and Robinson was sacked after that; or left by 'mutual consent', whichever report you prefer.
He joined Charlton a month later. So who at Charlton paid no attention to the detail of his past results, and just thought he was worth a punt for his Englishness? Maybe he gave such a good interview that KM found him irresistible.
I had a rule I learned before I became my own boss. Never slag off your managers, even if they are rubbish. Tell them how great they are. It really helps your career. Can't blame Robbo for doing the same!
There is no way Robinson is going to Oxford. Why the hell would they want him, there are plenty of out of work managers as good if not better than him, that wouldn’t cost them a jot in compensation. We are stuck with him until: A) The Club is sold and the new owners bring their own man in. His contract runs out, I’ve no idea when that is. C) He walks, which I assume is unlikely. In all honesty, after us I reckon his has one more shot at being a manager, probably at a desperate League 2 club, he can still get away with a bit of Dele Ali bullshit and his time with us can be written off as we are a 'failed club'. If he screws that up it's punditry for him, if Sky need a cheery Scouser for Championship games.
Just checked on-line this morning @ skybet... Robbo now 1/4 on with Sven 2nd favourite @ 6/1. That's a big gap between first and second favourite and bookies don't normally get it that wrong.
Odds based on money laid. If you put a tenner on Robinson now his odds will drop, especially in such a tiny market.
KR may get the job but odds a poor indicator.
Bookies have experts who's job it is to make sure they don't get stung. So with a horse race they set the odds as they see them, then after that they'll alter the prices as bets are laid.
With the Oxford job they would want to reduce their exposure, so if they've seen anything at all linking Karl to the job, then he'd be well odds on when the book was opened. They wouldn't open a book with all potential Oxford managers on the same price, and then change the odds when the bets came in, that would be madness, because even though it's likely to be a tiny market there's always a perceived risk of a bigger punter coming in and hitting them hard if they have the wrong price. So if it's reported that Sven has been seen at the Kassam stadium, they'd lower his odds massively, bets or no bets.
After that, then the odds would change as bets are laid. But the fact that it's a small market won't put off pro gamblers who'll pounce it they think their info means they have an edge over the bookies.
I reckon Sven will be announced for the Oxford job tomorrow.
Sven is 70 years old.
Maybe as D of F upstairs, with a hands on team manager or young "head coach". But surely not on the training ground or in the heat of the dressing room?
PS: Dear Mr Oxford owner, Karl Robinson tells us he is very good coach, experienced and still young. You know it makes sense
Very interesting. Confirms I think that he's always been overrated and living off past 'glories' and the rise of a few decent players, Dele Alli being one.
The article at citiblog was after a 3-3 draw at home to Bristol rovers, giving away a 3-1 lead late on. Their next result was 0-3 at home to Southend and Robinson was sacked after that; or left by 'mutual consent', whichever report you prefer.
He joined Charlton a month later. So who at Charlton paid no attention to the detail of his past results, and just thought he was worth a punt for his Englishness? Maybe he gave such a good interview that KM found him irresistible.
The MK Dons side that he got promoted had the likes of Dele Alli, Benik Afobe and Will Grigg, and also had Lewis Baker on loan too.
whilst coming across as a nice bloke, the man is out of his depth and the constant excuses are becoming really fucking irritating. if he wants to go let him or let me know his club of choice and well have a whip round and get him a taxi, seasons over all be it possibly snatching a play off place which i think rather wouldn't instead of having to schlep it up to some northern ground to be battered 4/5-0, and then be told well we got playoffs, another season in this league beckons, the only highlight of next season will be a trip to Sunderland - which ill go to Newcastle for the weekend, knowing the fa this will be on a Tuesday between Xmas and new years.
"...when our wingers came inside and tried to get close to Josh to give us that front four..." yadda yadda blah blah You utter dribbling fucktard THAT'S COS THEY'RE ON THE WRONG SIDES! There are reasons they're in the 3rd division, not being two footed wonder wingers is one of them. They're not gonna ghost past full backs and stand up a great cross off their swinger are they? Could you? Ever? If you can remember playing the game you ridiculous lush. I've rarely read a better application for dismissal on the grounds of not having the first fucking notion what one is supposed to be doing. In 4 years of unforeseeable farce, this fat pisshead is giving it his all to be remembered as one of the least competent piss poor excuses for a bad joke. Right up there with roly, squirrel face and Fraeye. His departure cannot come one second too soon. He'll get pelters from me anytime he darkens our doorstep again.
"...when our wingers came inside and tried to get close to Josh to give us that front four..." yadda yadda blah blah You utter dribbling fucktard THAT'S COS THEY'RE ON THE WRONG SIDES! There are reasons they're in the 3rd division, not being two footed wonder wingers is one of them. They're not gonna ghost past full backs and stand up a great cross off their swinger are they? Could you? Ever? If you can remember playing the game you ridiculous lush. I've rarely read a better application for dismissal on the grounds of not having the first fucking notion what one is supposed to be doing. In 4 years of unforeseeable farce, this fat pisshead is giving it his all to be remembered as one of the least competent piss poor excuses for a bad joke. Right up there with roly, squirrel face and Fraeye. His departure cannot come one second too soon. He'll get pelters from me anytime he darkens our doorstep again.
Very interesting. Confirms I think that he's always been overrated and living off past 'glories' and the rise of a few decent players, Dele Alli being one.
The article at citiblog was after a 3-3 draw at home to Bristol rovers, giving away a 3-1 lead late on. Their next result was 0-3 at home to Southend and Robinson was sacked after that; or left by 'mutual consent', whichever report you prefer.
He joined Charlton a month later. So who at Charlton paid no attention to the detail of his past results, and just thought he was worth a punt for his Englishness? Maybe he gave such a good interview that KM found him irresistible.
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they were trying to prove a point, with fans calling out for an English manager just get anyone in the door and when it goes wrong we can say we told you so.
bit like Fatty McCunty claiming that 442 doesn't work after a full half arsed 37 minutes on Saturday.
"...when our wingers came inside and tried to get close to Josh to give us that front four..." yadda yadda blah blah You utter dribbling fucktard THAT'S COS THEY'RE ON THE WRONG SIDES! There are reasons they're in the 3rd division, not being two footed wonder wingers is one of them. They're not gonna ghost past full backs and stand up a great cross off their swinger are they? Could you? Ever? If you can remember playing the game you ridiculous lush. I've rarely read a better application for dismissal on the grounds of not having the first fucking notion what one is supposed to be doing. In 4 years of unforeseeable farce, this fat pisshead is giving it his all to be remembered as one of the least competent piss poor excuses for a bad joke. Right up there with roly, squirrel face and Fraeye. His departure cannot come one second too soon. He'll get pelters from me anytime he darkens our doorstep again.
Dear Mr Angry, I'm starting to look forward to your Monday morning rants. Livens up a dull day.
"...when our wingers came inside and tried to get close to Josh to give us that front four..." yadda yadda blah blah You utter dribbling fucktard THAT'S COS THEY'RE ON THE WRONG SIDES! There are reasons they're in the 3rd division, not being two footed wonder wingers is one of them. They're not gonna ghost past full backs and stand up a great cross off their swinger are they? Could you? Ever? If you can remember playing the game you ridiculous lush. I've rarely read a better application for dismissal on the grounds of not having the first fucking notion what one is supposed to be doing. In 4 years of unforeseeable farce, this fat pisshead is giving it his all to be remembered as one of the least competent piss poor excuses for a bad joke. Right up there with roly, squirrel face and Fraeye. His departure cannot come one second too soon. He'll get pelters from me anytime he darkens our doorstep again.
Dear Mr Angry, I'm starting to look forward to your Monday morning rants. Livens up a dull day.
Proper Basil Fawlty
To be fair to ST it's not a kneejerk reaction, he gives it careful consideration over a 48 hour period .
Kewell would be an obvious choice if The Aussie deal is going through.
He's got fond memories of the Valley scoring twice in the 6-1 demolition of us by Leeds 15 years ago to ease their relegation worries. Viduka hat trick and Ian Harte the other scorers with Jason Euell getting our consolation.
Crowd over 26k for that match so at least he knows what a near full house would look like .
I remember it well.
Blimey - 15 years!? I was halfway up Church Lane when they scored their sixth goal.
I'd be happy with Keith Peacock as caretaker for the rest of the season with JJ and Bowyer backing him up. Anyone who is serious about a long term career as a manager wouldn't want the job at present.
We need to restore something back to the club - at least Keith would give us back a little dignity. KR and RD are just killing us...
I'd be happy with Keith Peacock as caretaker for the rest of the season with JJ and Bowyer backing him up. Anyone who is serious about a long term career as a manager wouldn't want the job at present.
We need to restore something back to the club - at least Keith would give us back a little dignity. KR and RD are just killing us...
Keith Peacock is nearly 73.
He's been a great servant and ambassador for the club. But his time being involved in the dressing room has passed.
The bookies have Robinson at evens favourite for the Oxford job, miles clear of the next name. However, the Oxford owner told the local press the new manager, to be announced on Tuesday, will have a "wow factor" with the fans - surely that rules out Robinson. Unless it's: "Wow! Can't we do better than him?"
Sounds to me like it won't be Robbo then, but also because the bookies had him at 6/1 on last week, so he's drifting. Sven would have wow factor, and if the owner is as rich as they say, they could afford him. Also I doubt Robbo would be sounding out the Fleetwood job if knew he was going to Oxford.
Could it be Robbo with Sven in a DOF role ?
Actually, not a bad call. They could let Sven handle the media side for a start.
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The article at citiblog was after a 3-3 draw at home to Bristol rovers, giving away a 3-1 lead late on. Their next result was 0-3 at home to Southend and Robinson was sacked after that; or left by 'mutual consent', whichever report you prefer.
He joined Charlton a month later. So who at Charlton paid no attention to the detail of his past results, and just thought he was worth a punt for his Englishness? Maybe he gave such a good interview that KM found him irresistible.
Players and their agents hold power over the Clubs now, so sadly big money talks.
We are stuck with him until:
A) The Club is sold and the new owners bring their own man in.
C) He walks, which I assume is unlikely.
In all honesty, after us I reckon his has one more shot at being a manager, probably at a desperate League 2 club, he can still get away with a bit of Dele Ali bullshit and his time with us can be written off as we are a 'failed club'. If he screws that up it's punditry for him, if Sky need a cheery Scouser for Championship games.
With the Oxford job they would want to reduce their exposure, so if they've seen anything at all linking Karl to the job, then he'd be well odds on when the book was opened. They wouldn't open a book with all potential Oxford managers on the same price, and then change the odds when the bets came in, that would be madness, because even though it's likely to be a tiny market there's always a perceived risk of a bigger punter coming in and hitting them hard if they have the wrong price. So if it's reported that Sven has been seen at the Kassam stadium, they'd lower his odds massively, bets or no bets.
After that, then the odds would change as bets are laid.
But the fact that it's a small market won't put off pro gamblers who'll pounce it they think their info means they have an edge over the bookies.
Maybe as D of F upstairs, with a hands on team manager or young "head coach".
But surely not on the training ground or in the heat of the dressing room?
PS: Dear Mr Oxford owner, Karl Robinson tells us he is very good coach, experienced and still young.
You know it makes sense
Would've been harder to not get them promoted.
If Robinson does go to Oxford, then you can bet that's a nailed on 6 points they will get in our 2 games against them next season.
I'll get me coat.
You utter dribbling fucktard THAT'S COS THEY'RE ON THE WRONG SIDES! There are reasons they're in the 3rd division, not being two footed wonder wingers is one of them. They're not gonna ghost past full backs and stand up a great cross off their swinger are they? Could you? Ever? If you can remember playing the game you ridiculous lush.
I've rarely read a better application for dismissal on the grounds of not having the first fucking notion what one is supposed to be doing.
In 4 years of unforeseeable farce, this fat pisshead is giving it his all to be remembered as one of the least competent piss poor excuses for a bad joke. Right up there with roly, squirrel face and Fraeye. His departure cannot come one second too soon. He'll get pelters from me anytime he darkens our doorstep again.
bit like Fatty McCunty claiming that 442 doesn't work after a full half arsed 37 minutes on Saturday.
Livens up a dull day.
Proper Basil Fawlty
We need to restore something back to the club - at least Keith would give us back a little dignity. KR and RD are just killing us...
He's been a great servant and ambassador for the club.
But his time being involved in the dressing room has passed.