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Post by Thor on Apr 20, 2024 18:28:48 GMT
I think we all agree that Richie is a winner and today he wanted to win. Why has the team performed so poorly these past four of five games? By now the players will know who is being offered a new contract and who isn’t. Have those players downed tools leaving us weaker as a consequence? Are they protecting themselves from injury by “playing within themselves”? its quite clear to me that some are not reaching the levels that they are capable of, so I’m certain it’s very clear to him. So why didn’t he drop those players and put youth in or others who want it, but maybe not quite good enough for this level, at least they’d battle for him and the shirt.
Anyway here is what he had to say.
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Post by dohnut on Apr 20, 2024 18:43:08 GMT
Poor performance by many. Typical end of season. Result didn’t matter. Not too fussed at what is a poor end to an overall decent season. Mid-table is good.enough. Glad RW wants more, we all do. Hope we keep those RW wants.
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Post by redintheface on Apr 20, 2024 18:57:02 GMT
Poor performance by many. Typical end of season. Result didn’t matter. Not too fussed at what is a poor end to an overall decent season. Mid-table is good.enough. Glad RW wants more, we all do. Hope we keep those RW wants. Not sure Richie feels “ mid table is good enough” as his remark about “ little old Leyton Orient” in the interview indicates. I hope I’m wrong but I think there is a danger of a slight disconnect between what the Board are able to provide and what RW feels he needs to make meaningful progress. |
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Post by mrb on Apr 20, 2024 19:10:25 GMT
Thanks for posting Thor 👍🏾
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Post by kbola on Apr 20, 2024 19:50:40 GMT
For sure he wants to win, but sadly when a team reaches theoretical safety they switch off perhaps without even realising it. On the 🏖 syndrome they call it
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Post by alfresco on Apr 20, 2024 20:18:42 GMT
Richie seems really peed off, and the leaving of Matt Harrold seems to have upset him.
I think he wants a club thats prepared to spend the money, to bring in players of top league 1 standard, and im not sure we can
I hope im wrong, but it wouldnt surprise me if he leaves, if a top league 1 club, or a mid table Championship club come knocking
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Post by dohnut on Apr 20, 2024 20:26:13 GMT
Poor performance by many. Typical end of season. Result didn’t matter. Not too fussed at what is a poor end to an overall decent season. Mid-table is good.enough. Glad RW wants more, we all do. Hope we keep those RW wants. Not sure Richie feels “ mid table is good enough” as his remark about “ little old Leyton Orient” in the interview indicates. I hope I’m wrong but I think there is a danger of a slight disconnect between what the Board are able to provide and what RW feels he needs to make meaningful progress. Mid-table this season. I’m sure he wanted more but is realistic enough to appreciate it’s a good performance. Which it is. January didn’t help. I’m sure he is savvy enough to understand you don’t always get what you want but that don’t mean failure, just not the level of success you hoped for. Next season will be different. He is ambitious for himself, the rewards of success are massive. If we don’t give him the tools, others will, and who could blame him if his ambitions outgrow what we can provide. No criticism, just life. So the disconnect you mention is real. But it’s one that is perhaps not possible to deal with. |
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Post by moonwalk19 on Apr 21, 2024 8:16:20 GMT
forFor sure he wants to win, but sadly when a team reaches theoretical safety they switch off perhaps without even realising it. On the 🏖 syndrome they call it Don’t agree. Look at Exeter and Wycombe. When Richie first came here he got the team playing till the end as a spring board for the next season. He is a winner and he has not signed an extension to his contract that apparently has been on the table for weeks. That tells me he could be waiting around for something to appear in the close season |
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Post by eca on Apr 21, 2024 9:57:50 GMT
forFor sure he wants to win, but sadly when a team reaches theoretical safety they switch off perhaps without even realising it. On the 🏖 syndrome they call it Don’t agree. Look at Exeter and Wycombe. When Richie first came here he got the team playing till the end as a spring board for the next season. He is a winner and he has not signed an extension to his contract that apparently has been on the table for weeks. That tells me he could be waiting around for something to appear in the close season That conclusion is not consistent with what was mentioned by KT when he said the contract is under discussion and anticipated it being signed off soon - or words to that effect |
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Post by redshank on Apr 21, 2024 10:08:08 GMT
I noticed Darren Pratley taking the pre-match training session for some of the players,wondered if that was a pointer for 24/25.Playercoach,one set of wages frees the position for a signing.Or was my eyes(fully tested 19-4-2024)deceiving me.Maybe I am labouring under a misapprehension.
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Post by dohnut on Apr 21, 2024 10:27:24 GMT
forFor sure he wants to win, but sadly when a team reaches theoretical safety they switch off perhaps without even realising it. On the 🏖 syndrome they call it Don’t agree. Look at Exeter and Wycombe. When Richie first came here he got the team playing till the end as a spring board for the next season. He is a winner and he has not signed an extension to his contract that apparently has been on the table for weeks. That tells me he could be waiting around for something to appear in the close season There is no rush. These things take time, RW and the club will be focused on many things other than the contract so finalising details, via his agent who is probably dealing with others and not just RW, may drag on. The club and RW will want it to be agreeable to all. Getting it right creates a better working environment. As for other opportunities! Evans signed a new contract and shortly after left the club for Rotherham. The contract will no doubt cater for this possibility so signing one is no guarantee anyway. Just allows the club to get some compensation. Routine these days. Even Slade had a get-out clause inserted. |
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