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Author Topic: Dean Smith - Confirmed  (Read 1945193 times)

Offline ez

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9240 on: July 11, 2020, 03:00:29 PM »
I'm just glad we wont see it turn toxic in the stands although I have a feeling there would just be an atmosphere of tired resignation.

Offline john2710

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9241 on: July 11, 2020, 03:02:35 PM »
We've been weakwilled & a soft touch for at least a decade. Smith should have gone after the defeat at Watford when the writing was well and truly on the wall but things have got steadily worse since.

The only noticeably difference was when we played Leicester in the cup. Which I think convinced the club that Smith & these players could pull it off.

I haven't seen much evidence of fight, least of all from the so-called leaders.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9242 on: July 11, 2020, 03:02:51 PM »
I'm just glad we wont see it turn toxic in the stands although I have a feeling there would just be an atmosphere of tired resignation.

Upper Trinity had turned on him long ago, Southampton game was pretty much the turning point.

Offline ez

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9243 on: July 11, 2020, 03:02:54 PM »
The owners need to explain why they didn't relieve Mr Smith of his duties in January or June.

If they dismiss him as our relegation is confirmed then that will be beyond a farce.

100%. Theres no logic to it at all.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9244 on: July 11, 2020, 03:05:02 PM »
I would fire Purslow before Smith.
Then let the new CEO work out what is needed.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9245 on: July 11, 2020, 03:05:54 PM »
Oops wrong thread

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9246 on: July 11, 2020, 03:08:00 PM »
The owners need to explain why they didn't relieve Mr Smith of his duties in January or June.

If they dismiss him as our relegation is confirmed then that will be beyond a farce.

100%. Theres no logic to it at all.

I bet he’ll be here for game 1 in the Championship.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9247 on: July 11, 2020, 03:09:48 PM »
No chance. He'll be gone within 48 hours of the West Ham game at the very latest.

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9248 on: July 11, 2020, 03:11:11 PM »
The owners need to explain why they didn't relieve Mr Smith of his duties in January or June.

If they dismiss him as our relegation is confirmed then that will be beyond a farce.

100%. Theres no logic to it at all.

I bet he’ll be here for game 1 in the Championship.

I think so, too.

Online Toronto Villa

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9249 on: July 11, 2020, 03:14:42 PM »
When does Dean’s “my teams play better late in the season” going to start?

Offline AsTallAsLions

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9250 on: July 11, 2020, 03:18:21 PM »
No chance. He'll be gone within 48 hours of the West Ham game at the very latest.

Agree

Offline VinnieChase84

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9251 on: July 11, 2020, 03:20:21 PM »
The owners need to explain why they didn't relieve Mr Smith of his duties in January or June.

If they dismiss him as our relegation is confirmed then that will be beyond a farce.

100%. Theres no logic to it at all.

I bet he’ll be here for game 1 in the Championship.

I’ll take that bet. He’s gone

Offline Rudy Can't Fail

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9252 on: July 11, 2020, 03:22:29 PM »
You sound very convinced, Vinnie? Your usual..

Offline Villan82

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9253 on: July 11, 2020, 03:24:57 PM »
The owners need to explain why they didn't relieve Mr Smith of his duties in January or June.

If they dismiss him as our relegation is confirmed then that will be beyond a farce.

100%. Theres no logic to it at all.

I bet he’ll be here for game 1 in the Championship.

I’ll take that bet. He’s gone

Too late. Purslow should have sacked him in December. Fool.

Offline VinnieChase84

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Re: Dean Smith - Confirmed
« Reply #9254 on: July 11, 2020, 03:25:01 PM »
You sound very convinced, Vinnie? Your usual..

Yep

 


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