His record wasn't too shabby overall. Played 190. W82 D 52 L 56Win% 43 (Better than MON and SBL)He had a certain steadiness I suppose, where-as even more regarded managers like BFR and Brian Little, had the moments it all started going wrong and they got the can. In fairness that would have come with JG. He didn't have enough nous for it not to happen but considering he never finished outside the top 8, I thought that was remarkable for a manager who's actually quite limited. Part of it probably was the fact he really cared and for better or worse wore his heart on his sleeve for us.The cup final will forever be a stigma for him. It was such a wretched display and we never looked close to scoring. Nearly but not good enough. I think that's the difference between a BFR and a manager like Gregory. Ron could mastermind a game like Utd in the LC final. Big occasion against a better side. Gregory didn't have that in him I don't think. Chelsea weren't even that brilliant. They were favourites but I wouldn't have necessarily called us underdogs that day.
No we were very luck in the Bolton game, Holdsworth somehow missing an open goal right at the end of extra time I remember.
Quote from: SoccerHQ on December 04, 2013, 10:52:54 AMNo we were very luck in the Bolton game, Holdsworth somehow missing an open goal right at the end of extra time I remember.Ha ha. Yep now I recall. I tend to mostly remember Dion smashing in a penalty in the shootout shortly after returning from his horror neck break (first game back??).Still, I don't think any team gets through to many finals without some luck along the way.
Quote from: supertom on December 04, 2013, 11:28:54 AMQuote from: SoccerHQ on December 04, 2013, 10:52:54 AMNo we were very luck in the Bolton game, Holdsworth somehow missing an open goal right at the end of extra time I remember.Ha ha. Yep now I recall. I tend to mostly remember Dion smashing in a penalty in the shootout shortly after returning from his horror neck break (first game back??).Still, I don't think any team gets through to many finals without some luck along the way.I was right in line with Holdsworth (albeit at the opposite end of the ground) when the ball came to him and with the goal looking like a massive target he couldn't miss. I had my head in my hands waiting for the distant cheers when I heard cheering and laughter all around me.
Quote from: supertom on December 04, 2013, 07:53:20 AMHis record wasn't too shabby overall. Played 190. W82 D 52 L 56Win% 43 (Better than MON and SBL)He had a certain steadiness I suppose, where-as even more regarded managers like BFR and Brian Little, had the moments it all started going wrong and they got the can. In fairness that would have come with JG. He didn't have enough nous for it not to happen but considering he never finished outside the top 8, I thought that was remarkable for a manager who's actually quite limited. Part of it probably was the fact he really cared and for better or worse wore his heart on his sleeve for us.The cup final will forever be a stigma for him. It was such a wretched display and we never looked close to scoring. Nearly but not good enough. I think that's the difference between a BFR and a manager like Gregory. Ron could mastermind a game like Utd in the LC final. Big occasion against a better side. Gregory didn't have that in him I don't think. Chelsea weren't even that brilliant. They were favourites but I wouldn't have necessarily called us underdogs that day.We didn't exactly cover ourselves in glory in 120 minutes of open play against Bolton in the semi either.
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