araucaria
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Post by araucaria on May 7, 2023 10:06:55 GMT 1
Unbelievable job he’s done. I’d be going all out to keep him at the club next season, even in a part time DOF role (or whatever he wants!). It’s almost an impossible act to follow. Just hope we don’t appoint another novice. When Mick Buxton came back and saved us in 1993 and was lured away to manage his boyhood team at Sunderland, (a job that Warnock might have taken just before), that was also almost an impossible act to follow. Hope history repeats itself with our next appointment being as successful as Neil was from 1993. Both times we were favourites for relegation after losing in the play-offs the year before. I wish we could kick this awful habit, because we went down in 2000-01 after the near miss with the play-offs the season before and, of course, Wadsworth's season followed another failure in the play-offs. We've 'only' failed 6 times in 10 play-off campaigns, but had relegation struggles in three of the seasons following. In retrospect I'm grateful to both Jacko and Lee Clark for the other three seasons when we didn't struggle. |
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Post by Stewpot on May 7, 2023 20:16:29 GMT 1
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COWSHEDPHIL
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Post by COWSHEDPHIL on May 7, 2023 23:37:21 GMT 1
Warnock is a god. My favourite manager of ALL TIME. On both occasions he’s made me love this club even more than I thought was possible. Rocket Ron’s smile on Thursday after the game brought a tear to my eye, you could see the joy in their faces and god would I love one more year my lord from these 2 hero’s. Yep. I tried telling my mate who’s been a massive Town fan since 97/98 just how much he’d end up loving Warnock He didn’t believe me But I think he finally did in the end It’s truly insane how he brings everyone together, and all players fight for him like it’s a war, and the fans love it |
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Post by wildhogg on May 8, 2023 0:26:29 GMT 1
One little fact I noticed tonight was that Mick Buxton is only 5 years older than Neil. When you now think of Buxton, you think of a bygone, historical era. Neil's achievements in the sport are astonishing.
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Post by boooothy on May 8, 2023 9:01:20 GMT 1
A full stadium today, no Potless this, Hoyle’s a twat that and i imagine season ticket sales going well.
Warnock has done a lot more than simply get us to 50 points.
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Post by artysid on May 8, 2023 10:32:32 GMT 1
Was at a dance in the East Midlands on Friday, when a friend who I always speak to and knows I'm a Town fan, comes up and says "I see my half cousin has bailed you lot out."
They've never met, but it turns out his father and Neil's were cousins. Both grandsons of one Thomas Warnock, a policeman in Sheffield, originally from Northern Ireland who it seems got many a fine for being caught in the pub when he should have been working.
Seems that as a youngster Neil spent many a holiday at an aunts in Sutton on Trent!
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Post by sabailand on May 8, 2023 10:45:31 GMT 1
Was at a dance in the East Midlands on Friday, when a friend who I always speak to and knows I'm a Town fan, comes up and says "I see my half cousin has bailed you lot out." They've never met, but it turns out his father and Neil's were cousins. Both grandsons of one Thomas Warnock, a policeman in Sheffield, originally from Northern Ireland who it seems got many a fine for being caught in the pub when he should have been working. Seems that as a youngster Neil spent many a holiday at an aunts in Sutton on Trent! Which techno/rave club was that arty?  |
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Post by artysid on May 8, 2023 10:49:51 GMT 1
Was at a dance in the East Midlands on Friday, when a friend who I always speak to and knows I'm a Town fan, comes up and says "I see my half cousin has bailed you lot out." They've never met, but it turns out his father and Neil's were cousins. Both grandsons of one Thomas Warnock, a policeman in Sheffield, originally from Northern Ireland who it seems got many a fine for being caught in the pub when he should have been working. Seems that as a youngster Neil spent many a holiday at an aunts in Sutton on Trent! Which techno/rave club was that arty? You know me too well Sabby  |
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Post by htafcokay on May 8, 2023 11:14:32 GMT 1
When Mick Buxton came back and saved us in 1993 and was lured away to manage his boyhood team at Sunderland, (a job that Warnock might have taken just before), that was also almost an impossible act to follow. . This isn't quite true, he took the job as Terry Butcher's assistant manager. |
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araucaria
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Post by araucaria on May 8, 2023 13:09:13 GMT 1
When Mick Buxton came back and saved us in 1993 and was lured away to manage his boyhood team at Sunderland, (a job that Warnock might have taken just before), that was also almost an impossible act to follow. . This isn't quite true, he took the job as Terry Butcher's assistant manager. You're quite right; apparently the board appointed Buxton without telling Butcher. Butcher was sacked during the season and Buxton took over as manager. |
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Post by ChelmsfordTerrier on May 8, 2023 13:21:40 GMT 1
Couldn’t agree more with the earlier post regards the job Warnock has done is more than just getting the points.
I have just seen a post on twitter from a fellow town fan who has summed it up perfectly.
When Warnock and Jeppo walk out the building this coming week, they walk out legends.
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duncfost01
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Post by duncfost01 on May 8, 2023 17:46:15 GMT 1
Just for the record.
I was too quick to judge (not the only one) an absolute incredible achievement by warnock and jepson. Incredible.
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Dan
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Post by Dan on May 8, 2023 18:50:39 GMT 1
Will Warnock work wonders? Let's have a look at the table for the 15 games he had....5th. INCREDIBLE Attachment Deleted |
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Post by themanfromatlantis on May 8, 2023 19:13:08 GMT 1
In our last 14 games we’ve played 12 sides who were in the top 6, or top half.
Of the top 6 as it finished, we’ve lost to Burnley & Coventry, beaten Boro & the Blades, taken a point from the Mackems. (could have been 3 other than for an EFL apology)
We’ve beaten Millwall, Watford and taken Blackburn to the death, another point from Norwich. All teams that had the play offs to play for when they played us.
In hindsight, going into that set of fixtures, it’s hardly surprising many of us were resigned to the inevitable.
Glad that Neil came in and helped some of these players their mojo back.
A young squad, confidence back, a good summer break, let’s hope Neil and his team have provided the catalyst for next season…
UTT!!!
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Post by impact on May 8, 2023 20:08:44 GMT 1
Will Warnock work wonders? Let's have a look at the table for the 15 games he had....5th. INCREDIBLE View AttachmentExtrapolated over a season that's 77 points. He's performed a miracle. |
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Post by htafcokay on May 8, 2023 20:43:39 GMT 1
I find it unbelievable that anyone was questioning him, to be honest.
He's won the same amount of games as Schofield, Fotheringham & Pelach combined!
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araucaria
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Post by araucaria on May 9, 2023 9:20:14 GMT 1
Will Warnock work wonders? Let's have a look at the table for the 15 games he had....5th. INCREDIBLE View AttachmentThe same top six as in the final table, but with Town instead of Sunderland. |
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araucaria
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Post by araucaria on May 9, 2023 9:22:24 GMT 1
I find it unbelievable that anyone was questioning him, to be honest. He's won the same amount of games as Schofield, Fotheringham & Pelach combined! At least 1.5 points per game at Rotherham, Cardiff, Middlesbrough and Town, no matter the number and difficulty of games. He could sign a guarantee if anyone comes calling next season. |
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Post by VLP Fan Club on May 13, 2023 2:47:37 GMT 1
Listened to yet another depressing Warnock press conference. Apart from testing out his jokes for his next tour he just comes over as someone who is disinterested , he shows no real passion at all. Even on the touch line at the last 2 games he either stands with his arms folded or sat in dugout. I didn’t no what to expect when he came back but more commitment and passion that we have seen so far. Lol. |
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Post by softboy on May 13, 2023 10:32:17 GMT 1
It’s looks like I may have got it a bit wrong. Naughty step for me
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Post by yappledapple on May 13, 2023 11:27:44 GMT 1
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Post by waggers on May 13, 2023 11:56:07 GMT 1
It’s looks like I may have got it a bit wrong. Naughty step for me Count yourself lucky Warnock didn't call you out directly like that other bloke. |
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Post by softboy on May 13, 2023 19:22:41 GMT 1
I have to say I did wonder last night at the Town Hall whether he had saved me till last. Perhaps because my post was so ridiculous he thought I’m not worth the effort.
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araucaria
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Post by araucaria on May 17, 2023 9:31:23 GMT 1
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Post by VLP Fan Club on May 18, 2023 21:15:36 GMT 1
Hope the gaffers OK and resting up, think many forget how much of an ask it is physically for a man of his age to put his life and soul into it like he did.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2023 21:21:11 GMT 1
Hope the gaffers OK and resting up, think many forget how much of an ask it is physically for a man of his age to put his life and soul into it like he did. He seemed to be looking forward to doing them at the end of the season. Is there, perhaps, something else needing his attention? I hope it is that and not any health problems from his time with us. |
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Post by Chips Longhorn on May 18, 2023 21:39:33 GMT 1
Got covid supposedly
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drewden
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Post by drewden on May 30, 2023 20:37:32 GMT 1
Just had a natter with someone connected to the club, N.W. is stopping as manager next season, big statement I know. New owner is coming next week and is financing the club himself. |
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Post by detox on May 31, 2023 5:45:08 GMT 1
Just had a natter with someone connected to the club, N.W. is stopping as manager next season, big statement I know. New owner is coming next week and is financing the club himself. So the consortium have backed out?? As much as I wouldn't mind NW remaining at Town, I'd half expected some big name new manager to have already been sounded out by new owner... what's he been doing all these weeks..? |
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Post by townarentbest on May 31, 2023 13:35:38 GMT 1
Just had a natter with someone connected to the club, N.W. is stopping as manager next season, big statement I know. ...or... Surprised no one has mentioned Mark Hughes, not a far trek from Bradford. Just maybe, the owner brings in his own that know one has ever heard of. Please, please H.T.F.C do not bring in a merry go round manager. ?? |
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