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Exciting Times
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HC Green":1t8p07ld said:
So what was relegation from division 3 then? Was that a success in V Neck fantasy world? Fnar Fnar.
Don't worry, Adams will be fine for a good long while on his failure pay off.
You're so right though. There won't be giants like big money Accrington and Wycombe or A. F. C frigging Wimbledon to try to stay above :lol:
HC Green":2e3sto3f said:
Very true, there were some big clubs there the season we finished 2nd. I would imagine the budget this season will be better than it was in 2016/2017 too and anything less than top 3 will be disappointing.
HC Green":23fvk5f8 said:
Yeah right. Pub league reserves dont count. Im sure teams are queueing up for a manager who just got relegated with players as good as Carey & Lameiras
edmonds200":dhmaal9y said:
(Your religious leader of choice) on a bike!!
Do you really believe that?? Honestly?
I know that this is an opinions board and everyone is allowed a little indulgence and differences in how they see the past, present and future.
But reading that is like meeting an alien life form off a craft that has just landed in my back garden! It is just so far off what I actually saw (I think? :crazy: ) happening at the end of last season.
Dadams was paid to get his happy troupe to win enough points to stay up. He failed, they failed (false Villanelle sadface :sad
You see a successful manager who was 'shot down in flames' by a phew old pharts like me on a hobby website? and some people who booed at his incompetence? ?
Really? :crazy:
I assumed that he was suggesting troublemakers in the dressing room.Pogleswoody":258w6uup said:edmonds200":258w6uup said:
(Your religious leader of choice) on a bike!!
Do you really believe that?? Honestly?
I know that this is an opinions board and everyone is allowed a little indulgence and differences in how they see the past, present and future.
But reading that is like meeting an alien life form off a craft that has just landed in my back garden! It is just so far off what I actually saw (I think? :crazy: ) happening at the end of last season.
Dadams was paid to get his happy troupe to win enough points to stay up. He failed, they failed (false Villanelle sadface :sad
You see a successful manager who was 'shot down in flames' by a phew old pharts like me on a hobby website? and some people who booed at his incompetence? ?
Really? :crazy:
How come the ones making the most fuss about Adams going are the ones that wanted him gone in the first place ?
It's like watching your ex get married and your sooo not jealous.
It's like watching your ex get married and your sooo not jealous.
HC Green":2kqf5ors said:
Really?
Anyone can see that the standard of signings made so far is much better than those of the last few years. We are signing proven players with recent success at this level, not only that, we’re beating other clubs to them, whereas in recent years we’ve been the last option or the only option for a number of rejects.
This is the most excited I’ve been about Argyle, not just in a long time, but ever.
Cobi Budge":1cx9kwzr said:
What you've said in bold is correct although an ex manager of the team we're getting the players from might be a factor don't you think? The bit about the standard of signings made is much better i'm not sure how you've come to that conclusion? On what basis? Lets take Adams' first season (I wasn't a massive fan of his by the way but acknowledge what he did especially in the early days) Jervis, Sawyer, Wylde, Carey. All players from a standard above us. Say what you like about the Scottish Premiership, it's better than league 2 level. Let's throw in the loanies, Boateng, Tanner and Threlkeld. Not bad eh. How are the players that have been brought in now a lot better? Mayor aside the others have given one solid season. Now one big difference is that most of Lowe's signings have just experienced promotion from league 2. That's great. Hopefully that's one step forward in terms of players already having the confidence and it's fresh in their minds. So that is something to be excited about. But we've brought in many players in the past that have experienced promotions whether it be the scottish 2nd tier, league 1, league 2. Also we are in a fortunate position where we can capitalise on a team's dire situation. So for me i'm fascinated to see what happens to this team and management as a unit when we are successful. How do we build and improve the squad? What other connections does Lowe and his team have whether it be in other leagues in England or abroad? How does he deal with players if they are homesick, what back up plans does he have, what about injuries, what about the loan market? What about fans expectations? My expectations are high just from the situation and what's been said by management. I've just stated that we will be successful... we NEED to be successful quickly. But I know how football works so actually going against what I've said i'd give him 2 seasons even though it should happen quicker. I'd be interested to see how everyone else sees it. This is just the start. I'm excited to get going only because it's a fascinating new test for us, with different people in charge, different personnel and different systems. The coaching team seem to be giving the place a new lease of life, attacking football on the cards with some extremely bold statements thrown in (taylor 20 goals, Mayor better than carey/lamieires etc.) The players brought in on the other hand, Mayor aside, aren't anything above what we've seen in the past. but because Lowe's worked with them in a promotion winning side that gives him "the edge" which in turn should help us. Lowe/Schumacher and co will be successful. Lets hope they build the foundations that's needed to challenge for league 1 promotion before they've left. That would be exciting and a great achievement.
Derek Adams Win Percentage over 498 games - 42.4%
Ryan Lowe Win Percentage over 81 games - 41.98%
This coupled with the fact RL had a huge budget last year why are these exciting times! We haven't even kicked a ball yet
Ryan Lowe Win Percentage over 81 games - 41.98%
This coupled with the fact RL had a huge budget last year why are these exciting times! We haven't even kicked a ball yet
My perspective... happy so far with all recruits bar the wish to look further than Bury, and totally agree with Cobi that this is the most positive I've ever been about Argyle both on and off the pitch.
But... Danny Mayor is the only one I'd say is a truly exciting signing and subjectively a 'very good' signing. I would say all the others are OK and could turn out to be much better or worse than that. As it stands I'd say Adams' first transfer window is better than this one, but obviously that can change dramatically in the next few weeks.
But... Danny Mayor is the only one I'd say is a truly exciting signing and subjectively a 'very good' signing. I would say all the others are OK and could turn out to be much better or worse than that. As it stands I'd say Adams' first transfer window is better than this one, but obviously that can change dramatically in the next few weeks.