This is a general point, not aimed at any people in particular but after reading the site the last few days ....Can't we stop using inflammatory terms like 'knicker wetters', 'happy clappers' and whatnot, from either sides, stuff we all know pisses people off?Yeah, some people think we are going to struggle and risk relegation, others think we are going to be fine. Some of us think Dean is doing a good job, others think he's showing signs of naivety.Can't we just accept that we won't all agree on things and stop being so fucking confrontational about it all the time? It's like making your point and countering an argument isn't enough unless you've slipped in something you really know is going to rile someone (and when lots of us have been here for years, we all know what these things are)?It's a football discussion website, we're not all going to agree all the time, anyone who can't handle conflicting opinions should probably waste their work time spend their leisure time elsewhere.
You see, Risso, I'm not the one who's worried. I'm not the one who thinks the end is nigh, who thinks everyone is shit, a waste of money and out of their depth. I think we'll be fine. I think our manager is great, will do a fine job for us and will be talked about for years.We're not having the best run, but we're not being fucked over either. We haven't got a divine right to walk the league or to beat anyone. Based on the league positions last year, we started this as the lowest ranked. We spent a lot of money replacing half the squad or making loans permanent. Given all the changes I think we need time to gel but already there are some great signs. Of course I'd rather we won every game, of course I'm disappointed when we don't, but let's not cry about it eh?
Quote from: Drummond on September 29, 2019, 08:16:45 PMYou see, Risso, I'm not the one who's worried. I'm not the one who thinks the end is nigh, who thinks everyone is shit, a waste of money and out of their depth. I think we'll be fine. I think our manager is great, will do a fine job for us and will be talked about for years.We're not having the best run, but we're not being fucked over either. We haven't got a divine right to walk the league or to beat anyone. Based on the league positions last year, we started this as the lowest ranked. We spent a lot of money replacing half the squad or making loans permanent. Given all the changes I think we need time to gel but already there are some great signs. Of course I'd rather we won every game, of course I'm disappointed when we don't, but let's not cry about it eh? I agree with everything you said here 100%the biggest problem i have is we were having massive arguments last season because you were saying exactly the same thing about Brucenot trying to be horrible but your track record of calling it is a bit rubbish reallyI’m on your side re Smith but wasn’t re Bruce just hoping your judgement improved a bit else we’re all doomed
I think a fair few people got excited after the euphoric end to last season. That and maybe seeing premier league not being great last few seasons led to a few thinking we'd actually do a Wolves and be comfortable in top half.
Quote from: SoccerHQ on September 29, 2019, 08:52:48 PMI think a fair few people got excited after the euphoric end to last season. That and maybe seeing premier league not being great last few seasons led to a few thinking we'd actually do a Wolves and be comfortable in top half.Wolves stormed the Championship and won it, we went up via play-offs so anyone expecting us to perform similarly to Wolves need to manage their expectations. It's quite remarkable for any newly promoted team to have a season like that anyway.I think some of our fans got used to us winning a lot last season and expected more of the same despite the step up in quality.
I haven’t looked this up but how did Eddie Howe start when Bournemouth first game up? He’s a manager who’s grown with his role and responsibilities as a PL manager. Always impressed with him and it could be that Dean is just learning his job, making mistakes, doing some good things. Just all part of the process.
Not worried, plenty of goals in our wingers, midfield and forward. They will come and so will the points, we’re playing well 👍