I'd be inclined to agree with Bob as well. I think Richards is dim as a 10 watt bulb. I imagine his aim was to appease the fans by saying what he thinks we want to hear, which in itself is arrogant and presumptuous, but also overlooks the blindingly obvious fact that people don't much like being slagged off in public by colleagues who are no more competent than themselves. It's a downright idiotic interview by a man who appears to think he's not contributed to the calamities of this season. Whether we as fans agree with any of the points he makes is irrelevant. His words could never do anything but damage to his team-mates. If he had half a brain he'd realise that sharing such thoughts is not helpful in this situation. If he had half a brain he'd realise that the best way to get us onside is to stop playing like Frank Spencer, take some responsibility for the mess he's part of and do whatever it takes to galvanise his team and lead it to safety. If he thinks that's the way to do it he's a massive thicko, and if this was some sort of rallying cry it's as misjudged as some of his positional play. There are enough pundits getting paid to churn out this sort of specious rubbish, I don't want to hear it from any of our players, regardless of how true it may or may not be. From what we've seen so far I'd be surprised if Garde didn't take a very dim view of this, and I'd expect to see some punishment. (I'd then expect to see Richards bleating about how unfair the punishment was, and the entire Sherwood press agreeing with him).
Quote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on November 28, 2015, 01:13:15 AMI'd be inclined to agree with Bob as well. I think Richards is dim as a 10 watt bulb. I imagine his aim was to appease the fans by saying what he thinks we want to hear, which in itself is arrogant and presumptuous, but also overlooks the blindingly obvious fact that people don't much like being slagged off in public by colleagues who are no more competent than themselves. It's a downright idiotic interview by a man who appears to think he's not contributed to the calamities of this season. Whether we as fans agree with any of the points he makes is irrelevant. His words could never do anything but damage to his team-mates. If he had half a brain he'd realise that sharing such thoughts is not helpful in this situation. If he had half a brain he'd realise that the best way to get us onside is to stop playing like Frank Spencer, take some responsibility for the mess he's part of and do whatever it takes to galvanise his team and lead it to safety. If he thinks that's the way to do it he's a massive thicko, and if this was some sort of rallying cry it's as misjudged as some of his positional play. There are enough pundits getting paid to churn out this sort of specious rubbish, I don't want to hear it from any of our players, regardless of how true it may or may not be. From what we've seen so far I'd be surprised if Garde didn't take a very dim view of this, and I'd expect to see some punishment. (I'd then expect to see Richards bleating about how unfair the punishment was, and the entire Sherwood press agreeing with him). Ozzyjim, not having a go, but think something needs to be done and maybe things need to be said. I think Richards is a top player for us, though may have to play right back (that may be the reason he came to us and has he a clause to play CB). If so that it is wrong, but he has been the best CB
Quote from: villan from luton on November 28, 2015, 02:18:55 AMQuote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on November 28, 2015, 01:13:15 AMI'd be inclined to agree with Bob as well. I think Richards is dim as a 10 watt bulb. I imagine his aim was to appease the fans by saying what he thinks we want to hear, which in itself is arrogant and presumptuous, but also overlooks the blindingly obvious fact that people don't much like being slagged off in public by colleagues who are no more competent than themselves. It's a downright idiotic interview by a man who appears to think he's not contributed to the calamities of this season. Whether we as fans agree with any of the points he makes is irrelevant. His words could never do anything but damage to his team-mates. If he had half a brain he'd realise that sharing such thoughts is not helpful in this situation. If he had half a brain he'd realise that the best way to get us onside is to stop playing like Frank Spencer, take some responsibility for the mess he's part of and do whatever it takes to galvanise his team and lead it to safety. If he thinks that's the way to do it he's a massive thicko, and if this was some sort of rallying cry it's as misjudged as some of his positional play. There are enough pundits getting paid to churn out this sort of specious rubbish, I don't want to hear it from any of our players, regardless of how true it may or may not be. From what we've seen so far I'd be surprised if Garde didn't take a very dim view of this, and I'd expect to see some punishment. (I'd then expect to see Richards bleating about how unfair the punishment was, and the entire Sherwood press agreeing with him). Ozzyjim, not having a go, but think something needs to be done and maybe things need to be said. I think Richards is a top player for us, though may have to play right back (that may be the reason he came to us and has he a clause to play CB). If so that it is wrong, but he has been the best CBNot Ozzyjim, but anyway, the point is that these things may well need to be said - but not in public. If he thinks his teammates need to shape up, he should say it somehow on the training ground. He should find the best way to get the message across, to motivate his teammates to improve. In other words, to be a captain. Put an arm round some shoulders, kick some arses, do whatever it takes, in person, with each individual. Blaming all the new signings in the press is patently an idiotic approach, it's unimpressive and most likely counterproductive.
Richards and Gabby, both are supposed to be our on the field leaders but there's something about them both that makes me feel they're the most likely culprits of any divisions and cliques in the dressing room.
Quote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on November 28, 2015, 03:03:37 AMQuote from: villan from luton on November 28, 2015, 02:18:55 AMQuote from: Chinchilla Bathhouse on November 28, 2015, 01:13:15 AMI'd be inclined to agree with Bob as well. I think Richards is dim as a 10 watt bulb. I imagine his aim was to appease the fans by saying what he thinks we want to hear, which in itself is arrogant and presumptuous, but also overlooks the blindingly obvious fact that people don't much like being slagged off in public by colleagues who are no more competent than themselves. It's a downright idiotic interview by a man who appears to think he's not contributed to the calamities of this season. Whether we as fans agree with any of the points he makes is irrelevant. His words could never do anything but damage to his team-mates. If he had half a brain he'd realise that sharing such thoughts is not helpful in this situation. If he had half a brain he'd realise that the best way to get us onside is to stop playing like Frank Spencer, take some responsibility for the mess he's part of and do whatever it takes to galvanise his team and lead it to safety. If he thinks that's the way to do it he's a massive thicko, and if this was some sort of rallying cry it's as misjudged as some of his positional play. There are enough pundits getting paid to churn out this sort of specious rubbish, I don't want to hear it from any of our players, regardless of how true it may or may not be. From what we've seen so far I'd be surprised if Garde didn't take a very dim view of this, and I'd expect to see some punishment. (I'd then expect to see Richards bleating about how unfair the punishment was, and the entire Sherwood press agreeing with him). Ozzyjim, not having a go, but think something needs to be done and maybe things need to be said. I think Richards is a top player for us, though may have to play right back (that may be the reason he came to us and has he a clause to play CB). If so that it is wrong, but he has been the best CBNot Ozzyjim, but anyway, the point is that these things may well need to be said - but not in public. If he thinks his teammates need to shape up, he should say it somehow on the training ground. He should find the best way to get the message across, to motivate his teammates to improve. In other words, to be a captain. Put an arm round some shoulders, kick some arses, do whatever it takes, in person, with each individual. Blaming all the new signings in the press is patently an idiotic approach, it's unimpressive and most likely counterproductive.Just like Sherwood then. Basically giving it the big "Nothing to do with me guv". Sorry Micah, it's a team game and you're got at least a 1/11th involvement in our current shit sandwich of a situation.There's something about Richards that I can't put my finger on, but intuitively don't like and this isn't the first time he's come out with something in this vein.Regardless of whether what he's saying is true or not, that shit is kept in house, especially when you're captain.
Today's performance summed him up quite well. Some driving runs which could have led to goals, a great headed goal and lots of effort and passion. At the same time, having the attention span of a demented springer spaniel that has got the scent of a rabbit when it came to discharging his duties of leading the back line.
Whether what he said was right or not isn't the point for me - it's that he should never be denigrating his team and club publically! Regardless of where they are in the league. Do it in the dressing room if you must. Stupid thing to do in my opinion. I was going to say that Villa should manage this sort of thing better but sadly Villa only manage to disappoint these days.
Quote from: adrenachrome on November 29, 2015, 01:05:56 AMToday's performance summed him up quite well. Some driving runs which could have led to goals, a great headed goal and lots of effort and passion. At the same time, having the attention span of a demented springer spaniel that has got the scent of a rabbit when it came to discharging his duties of leading the back line.When you have two full backs like ours, I would be shitting myself constantly. He is trying to lead and yes he has faults, but he is a winner and that is what we need more of
Quote from: villan from luton on November 29, 2015, 01:14:44 AMQuote from: adrenachrome on November 29, 2015, 01:05:56 AMToday's performance summed him up quite well. Some driving runs which could have led to goals, a great headed goal and lots of effort and passion. At the same time, having the attention span of a demented springer spaniel that has got the scent of a rabbit when it came to discharging his duties of leading the back line.When you have two full backs like ours, I would be shitting myself constantly. He is trying to lead and yes he has faults, but he is a winner and that is what we need more ofHe s a swash buckler. He has to buckle his swash. He likes to see his cutlass flashing in the floodlights. He likes to go a wandering. It is all very inspiring, but somebody needs to be at home taking care of bidness.