SLP interview with Bikey (Desperately need signings, arguments in dressing room etc)

Henry Irving said:

Lincsaddick said:

AND FINALLY... (from BBC website)
Netherlands international midfielder Demy de Zeeuw, 31, has posted an advert on business social networking site LinkedIn in an attempt to find a club. He was released by Belgian side Anderlecht in the summer. (Metro)

We're desperate for a midfielder, he' desperate for a game .. get him signed up Roland ((:>)

Demy Patrick René de Zeeuw (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdeːmi də ˈzeːu̯]; born 26 May 1983 in Apeldoorn, Netherlands) is a Dutch footballer who last played for Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht [2] and the Netherlands national football team. He is a defensive midfielder described as a good tackler and a gifted passer of the ball. He previously played for AGOVV, Go Ahead Eagles, AZ and AFC Ajax. While at AZ he was a key player in the squad that won the 2008–09 Dutch league, the club's first championship victory in 28 years. Following this success he transferred to Ajax, with whom he won the 2009–10 Dutch Cup, and the 2010–11 Dutch league title.

Nah, not good enough for us

: - )

Not tall enough only 5'8'' and a bit. :-0

Henry Irving said:

Greenie Junior said:

The bit where he says 'the manager has to understand' gives the impression that The players don't have faith and he's potentially lost the dressing room. That, to me is not good

I didn't read it like that.

I read it as "Bob has to understand that we as players will voice our opinion and will disagree with you as manager sometime when things aren't going well".

I read it in the context of the players wanting to go 3 - 4- 2 at HT v Ipswich and getting their way. And it worked.

Impossible to say if I'm right or you or neither of us but it is such a short phrase it is hard to be totally clear.

Do we have players who can't count ???

we didn't have a player sent off against Ipswich.

Good move against Cardiff thou. (:>

ShootersHillGuru said:

I've heard and I can't reveal my source that we don't have a squad big enough to play a full 11 v 11 practice match. Some of the senior pros are being asked to cover two positions instead of one and allegedly once Jackson was playing centre, left midfield and full back. Just what I heard.

Is your mate's name Heinz by any chance, SHG ?

cafcfan said:

Poor lamb. He's had to run about a bit for 90 minutes five times each month since the beginning of August: he must be absolutely knackered.

Thats not exactly fair.

Over half way through the season and hes played pretty much every game. Its not unusual to feel fatigue, especially when you are a physical defender like he is. Mentally knowing you have nobody to full back on should you pick up a knock etc is probably having an effect on his form as well.

Whenever I have seen Bikey this season he's been outstanding, the same can be said for our first choice defence, including Henderson in goal. Obviously, the problem is the lack of quality back up when injuries and suspensions happen.
Bikey has in the past had a bit of a problem with a volatile temper but seems to have had that under control during his time with us, long may that last. What he needs is support and encouragement.
Bikey is thirty years old on Thursday 8th, still young for a central defender. Let's all wish him the very best, a happy birthday, many more years with CAFC and a few new playmates to help him out for the rest of the season and for seasons to come

Fortune 82nd Minute said:

Lincsaddick said:

Whenever I have seen Bikey this season he's been outstanding, the same can be said for our first choice defence, including Henderson in goal. Obviously, the problem is the lack of quality back up when injuries and suspensions happen.
Bikey has in the past had a bit of a problem with a volatile temper but seems to have had that under control during his time with us, long may that last. What he needs is support and encouragement.
Bikey is thirty years old on Thursday 8th, still young for a central defender. Let's all wish him the very best, a happy birthday, many more years with CAFC and a few new playmates to help him out for the rest of the season and for seasons to come

30 years old on Thursday? You sure?

so it says on Wikipedia.

MrLargo said:

Fortune 82nd Minute said:

Lincsaddick said:

Whenever I have seen Bikey this season he's been outstanding, the same can be said for our first choice defence, including Henderson in goal. Obviously, the problem is the lack of quality back up when injuries and suspensions happen.
Bikey has in the past had a bit of a problem with a volatile temper but seems to have had that under control during his time with us, long may that last. What he needs is support and encouragement.
Bikey is thirty years old on Thursday 8th, still young for a central defender. Let's all wish him the very best, a happy birthday, many more years with CAFC and a few new playmates to help him out for the rest of the season and for seasons to come

30 years old on Thursday? You sure?

so it says on Wikipedia.

To paraphrase what our good friend Henry Irving said on another thread "if it's on Wikipedia it must be true!"!

And see mate that's where the open and honest dressing room reports would've told us about the angst amongst players before last years third Rd tie

MrLargo said:

O-Randy-Hunt said:

MrLargo said:

ValleyGary said:

cafcfan said:

Poor lamb. He's had to run about a bit for 90 minutes five times each month since the beginning of August: he must be absolutely knackered.

Thats not exactly fair.

Over half way through the season and hes played pretty much every game. Its not unusual to feel fatigue, especially when you are a physical defender like he is. Mentally knowing you have nobody to full back on should you pick up a knock etc is probably having an effect on his form as well.

Agreed. Knowing that there is no realistic competition for your place in the team does little to keep mind and body focussed either.

There was but we let him go for nothing.

Sorry, I'll move on.

Indeed. Unbelievable decision which makes no sense whatsoever either from a footballing or business point of view.

Cant understand the business side, but from a footballing perspective i would presume MM wasn't happy being back-up and we couldn't guarantee him consistent first team football.

Try working in sales when the the figures are down on a year ago despite working your nuts off.
When the boss came over from abroad i had some great rows, mainly because being born with a soapbox
under my feet, i have to speak my mind.

As for the saying a "manager has lost the dressing room" anyone not in the first team will not be a fan of the manager.

The problem at cafc is players who are in the 1st team seem to have issues.

Like others have said i don't want the players to be content when we are having a bad run.

nth london addick said:

I think it's about kermy mate not mozza

Presumed it was about MM as he would be competition for Bikey.

Having watched the interview on cafcPlayer, in my opinion Bikey's comment comes across more as an illustration of how frustrated the players felt at themselves for underperforming. The whole interview he sounds absolutely gutted at the Blackburn result, and was trying to explain that the players were really unhappy to lose... rather than a hint at some sort of wider mutiny.

daveydanger said:

Having watched the interview on cafcPlayer, in my opinion Bikey's comment comes across more as an illustration of how frustrated the players felt at themselves for underperforming. The whole interview he sounds absolutely gutted at the Blackburn result, and was trying to explain that the players were really unhappy to lose... rather than a hint at some sort of wider mutiny.

at last ... a sensible response

Fair play to Bikey.

I've got a nasty feeling that RD is going to do f all about any of this though.

Prove me wrong, please