NOKASPLACE
15-09-2007, 20:27
Cannot see any anywhere? Probably tells its own story - bet he was non too happy at the end.
Anyone know if he did an interview post match?
Anyone know if he did an interview post match?
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Muscat
15-09-2007, 20:46
http://www.wolves.premiumtv.co.uk/page/News/0,,10307~1113245,00.html
MK Panther
16-09-2007, 11:13
We were rubbish he knows it and after the cup fiasco he is under pressure!
ProudWolf
16-09-2007, 11:18
We were rubbish he knows it and after the cup fiasco he is under pressure!
We were rubbish were we? Did you go?
We were rubbish were we? Did you go?
kidder_wolf_II
16-09-2007, 11:19
We were rubbish he knows it and after the cup fiasco he is under pressure!
The squad just isnt good enough and i cant understand why he is so happy with it. Ive backed him so far when others on here have slated him but things need to change quickly or less and less fans will be backing mcCarthy.
I still have faith but i currently have no words to defend him right now after our start to the season. We have 2 must win games coming up but i just cant see us getting 6 points.
The squad just isnt good enough and i cant understand why he is so happy with it. Ive backed him so far when others on here have slated him but things need to change quickly or less and less fans will be backing mcCarthy.
I still have faith but i currently have no words to defend him right now after our start to the season. We have 2 must win games coming up but i just cant see us getting 6 points.
Swinford Wolf
16-09-2007, 11:42
Why can`t an ex international defender see that our defence is not up to the job. Mick has been like a breath of fresh air to our club , but his blindness in this department could & will cost us dearly unless it`s sorted out very quickly !
ProudWolf
16-09-2007, 11:55
To be fair to Breen and Ward its the first big mistakes they have made this season.
wolf of sedgley
16-09-2007, 11:57
To be fair to Breen and Ward its the first big mistakes they have made this season.
and they were not down to lack of pace either.
and they were not down to lack of pace either.
Wolv3nsam
16-09-2007, 12:01
First goal Darren Ward crashed into the goalkeeper, if the goalkeeper was being more commanding that probably wouldn't have happened. No disrespect to Wayne Hennessey but if that was Murray that wouldn't have happened.
Second goal I'm not too sure about whether it was a penalty or not.
Third goal was appalling marking by Breen which allowed Stead to power ahead of him.
Second goal I'm not too sure about whether it was a penalty or not.
Third goal was appalling marking by Breen which allowed Stead to power ahead of him.
Gravy
16-09-2007, 12:44
Breen was making the same mistakes at the end of last season on a regular basis.
EasternWolf
16-09-2007, 13:46
Ward and Breen both let the ball bounce twice for each of the goals. That must take a couple of seconds or more ...plenty of time to realise they had not called the keeper. These older players must take responsibility because they are not helping Hennessey. The defence made the same sort of mistakes last year when murray was playing, and he didnt save them then either. I repeat ..Ward and Breen are the senior players in the side - they must take responsibility - not a 20 year old keeper early in his first season. Hennessey is a good young keeper and will become a great keeper, but he needs help .. like Little and Mulgrew do when they play alongside them.
Breen has been playing ok, but mark my words - he will go downhill from here and the team will continue to suffer. I would rather we brought Craddock back. Mick would never admit it, though.
Breen has been playing ok, but mark my words - he will go downhill from here and the team will continue to suffer. I would rather we brought Craddock back. Mick would never admit it, though.
ProudWolf
16-09-2007, 13:50
I love how suddenly Craddock has become a super-hero amongst certain Wolves fans. What about the kind of mistakes he has made ever since he came to the club? The two we have now are far better defenders. Craddock was lightweight, couldn't mark and did not read the game well. But he scored a few good goals so it makes him a great defender!
Paul76
16-09-2007, 14:15
I'm been a strong supporter of MM and our defence all through preseason,
But it's got to the point where this getting ridiculous. For months now on every forum I've viewed fans have been slagging the defenders off, saying there to slow and we need some pace. I've been sticking up for the squad and manager and I've been amazed at some of the stick being dished out especially before a ball was even kicked, but it seems all the negativity in respect to the defence is justified. The problems are obvious to everyone and there obvious to MM, but for some unknown reason he's taking a gamble with his boys, and i have to commend that, I hope his gamble pays off. But as stated a thousand times before....What are we doing playing players out of position? A right footed central defender playing at left back, a striker playing at left midfield and no disrespect to the lad, he's playing a rookie keeper with hardly any experience. We're in the championship, were trying to get into the best league in the world, do you think that can be done playing players out of position and taking such huge gambles on players with no experience? Do they have the mental strength? Before I finish I just want to say the young keeper has a excellent future ahead of him, but is it to early for him? To finish off as far as I'm concerned if Murray had been playing and we had a stable defense we would have won Watford and prob got something at Sheff United, instead we got nada, things aren't to bad, but things could be so much sweeter!! The next game is massive...Have they got the bottle?
But it's got to the point where this getting ridiculous. For months now on every forum I've viewed fans have been slagging the defenders off, saying there to slow and we need some pace. I've been sticking up for the squad and manager and I've been amazed at some of the stick being dished out especially before a ball was even kicked, but it seems all the negativity in respect to the defence is justified. The problems are obvious to everyone and there obvious to MM, but for some unknown reason he's taking a gamble with his boys, and i have to commend that, I hope his gamble pays off. But as stated a thousand times before....What are we doing playing players out of position? A right footed central defender playing at left back, a striker playing at left midfield and no disrespect to the lad, he's playing a rookie keeper with hardly any experience. We're in the championship, were trying to get into the best league in the world, do you think that can be done playing players out of position and taking such huge gambles on players with no experience? Do they have the mental strength? Before I finish I just want to say the young keeper has a excellent future ahead of him, but is it to early for him? To finish off as far as I'm concerned if Murray had been playing and we had a stable defense we would have won Watford and prob got something at Sheff United, instead we got nada, things aren't to bad, but things could be so much sweeter!! The next game is massive...Have they got the bottle?
Wolv3nsam
16-09-2007, 14:27
Bringing Craddock back is not the answer but loaning a centre-half and maybe a left back is.
Gravy
16-09-2007, 15:35
Craddock is not the answer but as Wolv3nsam says we need a centre half, Cahill or Evans and a left back, OHalloran or Traore and ideally a left winger to compete with Jarvis, Steve Davies from Tranmere Rovers.
I hope our defence is switched on during Tuesdays game or Okocha and co will have a field day!
I hope our defence is switched on during Tuesdays game or Okocha and co will have a field day!
London Wolves
16-09-2007, 16:37
WE Want Our Fanny Back! ;)
Nashie
16-09-2007, 16:40
I love how suddenly Craddock has become a super-hero amongst certain Wolves fans. What about the kind of mistakes he has made ever since he came to the club? The two we have now are far better defenders. Craddock was lightweight, couldn't mark and did not read the game well. But he scored a few good goals so it makes him a great defender!
I was waiting for someone to make this point, unfortunately its just wrong! Craddock wasn't very good for the first season or so, but last season he was solid and was a better defender than Breen. This isn't a knee-jerk reaction, but an opinion form after watching the team last season. Breen is very slow, the penalty yesterday was his fault - not Hennessey's. That was a long way for the keeper to come and claim that when Breen was favourite for it.
Letting Craddock go out on loan was a mistake. People said it at the time and its not a surprise to see that our defence is still poor.
It is a major area for concern now. We've let Crapham go and replaced him with someone just as slow (Gray), we've bought Ward... but as a replacement for Craddock, not Breen. Its just nonsense and it needs to be addressed.
He's made some good signings but the defence still has not been sorted and I feel that blind loyalty to Gary Breen in much the same way as Jones did to Paul Butler is a problem.
In addition - the left wing is a problem. We've let Daniel Jones go out on loan when he was a much better option on the left than Ward. People can talk about Ward playing on the left for Bohemians as much as they want, but the standard is not as high as the Championship and its not his best position! I was hoping Jarvis would be fit by now but it looks like he will be another month away.
I was waiting for someone to make this point, unfortunately its just wrong! Craddock wasn't very good for the first season or so, but last season he was solid and was a better defender than Breen. This isn't a knee-jerk reaction, but an opinion form after watching the team last season. Breen is very slow, the penalty yesterday was his fault - not Hennessey's. That was a long way for the keeper to come and claim that when Breen was favourite for it.
Letting Craddock go out on loan was a mistake. People said it at the time and its not a surprise to see that our defence is still poor.
It is a major area for concern now. We've let Crapham go and replaced him with someone just as slow (Gray), we've bought Ward... but as a replacement for Craddock, not Breen. Its just nonsense and it needs to be addressed.
He's made some good signings but the defence still has not been sorted and I feel that blind loyalty to Gary Breen in much the same way as Jones did to Paul Butler is a problem.
In addition - the left wing is a problem. We've let Daniel Jones go out on loan when he was a much better option on the left than Ward. People can talk about Ward playing on the left for Bohemians as much as they want, but the standard is not as high as the Championship and its not his best position! I was hoping Jarvis would be fit by now but it looks like he will be another month away.
Grizzled Wolf
16-09-2007, 17:01
There is a huge difference between a run of the mill competitive side and the league champions in this league...as we have seen for season after season we are not a Championship team then and I doubt we are one now.
Sure we once got into the Prem through the back door but as I said at the time..I want to see Wolves go up top dogs with flags flying high and trumpets blaring away. This is the only way we will make a fist of it if we get promoted...we have never come close to that for years.
I really had high hopes for us this season...but weeks slip by so quickly..look at this week..already two games approaching that we need desperately to win..we shouldn't be in this position. My only hope is that Morgan can see it too and stamps his ownership mark on the team before the weeks pass and we are facing the usual uphill battle for the playoffs that we all know and love.
If dear old Sir Jack was in charge.. I would, as per usual.. quietly write this season off and forget promotion...but Morgan is (hopefully) another kettle of fish.
I am not blaming Merlin on his own for this mediocre start..I am not even blaming Breen and company..they are giving it their best shot. I am blaming all the previous managers and boards for getting us into this situation season after season..a ho hum state of mind that allows us to meander along.. talking about how things will improve by Xmas or thereafter..and that making changes now is foolish until the team "jells."
This league is usually won over the first 10/15 games..the league winners have established their domination and everyone else is left scrabbling around for the playoff spots. For decades we have been with the beggars looking for scraps...until we fashion a side that can dominate the rest we will always be there.
Have we fashioned such a team so far? I can't see it myself!! I don't want to fire the manager or transfer Breen out of here..I just want Morgan to take a long hard look at reality..if Merlin really is doing nothing to sort out the defence..Morgan has to step in and use the iron fist..it is the only thing this club understands at times.
Sure we once got into the Prem through the back door but as I said at the time..I want to see Wolves go up top dogs with flags flying high and trumpets blaring away. This is the only way we will make a fist of it if we get promoted...we have never come close to that for years.
I really had high hopes for us this season...but weeks slip by so quickly..look at this week..already two games approaching that we need desperately to win..we shouldn't be in this position. My only hope is that Morgan can see it too and stamps his ownership mark on the team before the weeks pass and we are facing the usual uphill battle for the playoffs that we all know and love.
If dear old Sir Jack was in charge.. I would, as per usual.. quietly write this season off and forget promotion...but Morgan is (hopefully) another kettle of fish.
I am not blaming Merlin on his own for this mediocre start..I am not even blaming Breen and company..they are giving it their best shot. I am blaming all the previous managers and boards for getting us into this situation season after season..a ho hum state of mind that allows us to meander along.. talking about how things will improve by Xmas or thereafter..and that making changes now is foolish until the team "jells."
This league is usually won over the first 10/15 games..the league winners have established their domination and everyone else is left scrabbling around for the playoff spots. For decades we have been with the beggars looking for scraps...until we fashion a side that can dominate the rest we will always be there.
Have we fashioned such a team so far? I can't see it myself!! I don't want to fire the manager or transfer Breen out of here..I just want Morgan to take a long hard look at reality..if Merlin really is doing nothing to sort out the defence..Morgan has to step in and use the iron fist..it is the only thing this club understands at times.
MK Panther
16-09-2007, 17:35
Sorry we were fantastic though we lost 3-1, thanks for the correction. If the Manager is virtually struck dumb through disappointment then who am I to make a comment. Also when did the forum dictate I could not have an opinion if I went to the match or otherwise.
I have watched Wolves since 1963 home and away, European, Friendlies pre-season and cup matches so you guess if I went to the match or not? I will not ask if you went!
We were rubbish were we? Did you go?
I have watched Wolves since 1963 home and away, European, Friendlies pre-season and cup matches so you guess if I went to the match or not? I will not ask if you went!
We were rubbish were we? Did you go?
MK Panther
16-09-2007, 17:36
WE Want Our Fanny Back! ;)
Craddock is not the answer but has been partly why we have failed to bolster our defence over the last few seasons.
Craddock is not the answer but has been partly why we have failed to bolster our defence over the last few seasons.
PeteWolf
16-09-2007, 17:57
Craddock is no better to us than either Breen or Ward. He may be able to look solid for 89 minutes of a game, but he consistently has one slip that will lose us a goal. Not good enough if we seriously want to challenge.
Oldgold Wolfcub
16-09-2007, 18:18
Some very interesting posts especially from Eastern Wolf in relation to the defence and Hennessey. I have been amazed at how some are getting on Hennessey's back when he is a young keeper not even with one seasons experience at this level and yet he is expected to get the senior players out of the mire they got themselves into. The goals got lumped down the middle and our defence could not deal with it - simple as. Chances are that Hennessey probably feels overawed by those senior to him and would not feel like shouting and telling them what to do. It is up to Mick to sort his side out but I think we are seeing the shortcomings he has in his thinking. His sides will battle and even dominate but a winning mindset is not there despite what many say. It is all very well MM doing his crust and blaming the team but it is his team, his selection, his tactics and more important his influence in the way they approach a match.
Last season when Neil Collins was having a run in the side at Centre Back there were glowing reports about him and yet McCarthy has undermined him by not bringing him on at the expense of players who are not our future and then playing him out of position. The players are obviously not marshalled properly otherwise we would not continually fall for the sucker punches we do.
This season is not about five matches. It is about a poor pre season and excuses given for not finishing off lower league sides. It is about poor fitness levels compared to other sides. It is about often being second or third to the ball. It is about not being focused on the killer touch to finish off the opposition.
I just hope that Morgan can see the problems and maybe get through to MM that he needs to overcome his stubbornness if he wants to achieve more than he is at present.
Last season when Neil Collins was having a run in the side at Centre Back there were glowing reports about him and yet McCarthy has undermined him by not bringing him on at the expense of players who are not our future and then playing him out of position. The players are obviously not marshalled properly otherwise we would not continually fall for the sucker punches we do.
This season is not about five matches. It is about a poor pre season and excuses given for not finishing off lower league sides. It is about poor fitness levels compared to other sides. It is about often being second or third to the ball. It is about not being focused on the killer touch to finish off the opposition.
I just hope that Morgan can see the problems and maybe get through to MM that he needs to overcome his stubbornness if he wants to achieve more than he is at present.
Stewarton Wolf
16-09-2007, 18:43
The trouble is MM couldn't spot a good defender if they jumped up and bit him on the $$$$. Craddock isn't good enough, neither is Breen and the £750k spent on ward would have been better spent in the pub.
5150
16-09-2007, 18:59
Sorry we were fantastic though we lost 3-1, thanks for the correction. If the Manager is virtually struck dumb through disappointment then who am I to make a comment. Also when did the forum dictate I could not have an opinion if I went to the match or otherwise.
I have watched Wolves since 1963 home and away, European, Friendlies pre-season and cup matches so you guess if I went to the match or not? I will not ask if you went!
I think the point Proud Wolf was/is trying to make was that for long periods of the game we were the better side (this is via comments of those on the commentary thread on the day)
I am yet to see the goals against, but reading between the lines it was Waynes hesitency again (first bought to our attention in the first game of the season)....the last was expected, defender taken off for a striker going for broke.
The question to lay at MM's feet, is not "wtf is up with our defence".....but "when does superb workrate get negated by failure to score time and time again ".....
I have watched Wolves since 1963 home and away, European, Friendlies pre-season and cup matches so you guess if I went to the match or not? I will not ask if you went!
I think the point Proud Wolf was/is trying to make was that for long periods of the game we were the better side (this is via comments of those on the commentary thread on the day)
I am yet to see the goals against, but reading between the lines it was Waynes hesitency again (first bought to our attention in the first game of the season)....the last was expected, defender taken off for a striker going for broke.
The question to lay at MM's feet, is not "wtf is up with our defence".....but "when does superb workrate get negated by failure to score time and time again ".....
Kightly07
16-09-2007, 19:59
We were rubbish he knows it and after the cup fiasco he is under pressure!
He is not under pressure! He did a fantastic job last season, yes I admit we have had a pretty adverage start to this season, but that's no reason to throw our long-term plan out the window! Those called for McCarthy to be sacked should take a proper look at the current situation...
He is not under pressure! He did a fantastic job last season, yes I admit we have had a pretty adverage start to this season, but that's no reason to throw our long-term plan out the window! Those called for McCarthy to be sacked should take a proper look at the current situation...
5150
16-09-2007, 20:01
Thanks to Marrs for the highlights on the Video forum a liitle light can be shed on this discussion.
Ward knows Henneseys hesitations because he tried to put his foot through the ball.....and missed !!
Breen however does not know Wayne ...clearly has his arms out suggestiong to WH to come and get the thing !!....not a penalty IMO
Third,not that it matters, what with us going for the equaliser but I thought he was 10 yards offside ....until Collins appears in the bottom left hand corner of the screen !!!
Ward knows Henneseys hesitations because he tried to put his foot through the ball.....and missed !!
Breen however does not know Wayne ...clearly has his arms out suggestiong to WH to come and get the thing !!....not a penalty IMO
Third,not that it matters, what with us going for the equaliser but I thought he was 10 yards offside ....until Collins appears in the bottom left hand corner of the screen !!!
dr cool
16-09-2007, 20:56
it was a foul against breen , not a penalty..
6 points next 2 games..no problem...
drc
6 points next 2 games..no problem...
drc
Stewarton Wolf
16-09-2007, 22:18
it was a foul against breen , not a penalty..
6 points next 2 games..no problem...
drc
A decent defender would never of got into that mess in the first place.
6 points next 2 games..no problem...
drc
A decent defender would never of got into that mess in the first place.
djackl
16-09-2007, 23:12
To me it looked like Breen was trying to copulate with the man.
Akaman
17-09-2007, 00:48
Before anyone moans, I'm not slating the man. But Hennessey doesn't command his area like Murray does, Murray would've dealt with the first goal and the penalty award. I'm also not saying the defence are absolved of blame, both Ward and Breen should've done better, but what I am saying is there seems to be a lack of understanding between the centre halfs and our goalkeeper. Sooner this is sorted the better, or we will really struggle to get towards the top of this league
ice cream head
17-09-2007, 02:37
2 bad defensive mistakes that were punished but can be ironed out in training
Nothing to $$$$ your pants over.
Nothing to $$$$ your pants over.
Mugwump
17-09-2007, 07:41
Ward, breen, collins, craddock and edwards are not promotion winning center halves. Hennessey needs more guidance from older players around and i dont think he is getting it, same as i dont think little got it last season. We just dont posess any real old fashioned defenders who can actually defend. For an experienced defender to let a ball bounce in the box is criminal, even mick himself said it was a cardinal sin so lets see what he does about it.
Oldgold Wolfcub
17-09-2007, 08:27
Murray would've dealt with the first goal and the penalty award.
I am curious to know how? Should Ward have told Hennessey he was going to miss his kick? Should Breen have told Hennessey he was going to have a dance with their forward but it was an excuse me? I agree Hennessey could control his area with more purpose and probably will with more confidence and experience but a raw Murray in his first season would not be like the Murray of today.
Let the senior players take responsibility. It was their area of play and it was their mistake.
I am curious to know how? Should Ward have told Hennessey he was going to miss his kick? Should Breen have told Hennessey he was going to have a dance with their forward but it was an excuse me? I agree Hennessey could control his area with more purpose and probably will with more confidence and experience but a raw Murray in his first season would not be like the Murray of today.
Let the senior players take responsibility. It was their area of play and it was their mistake.
Waggy's Boots
17-09-2007, 08:33
Stop the pant wetting! Two wins on the bounce next two games and we'll be wondering who we are going to be competing against for the title.
They need a bit of time to gel together - strikers haven't had the rub of the green - Keogh bound to score soon..Freddy back and Jay to come off the bench with winners...Keep the faith and get behind the lads..if we need to strengthen in the winter we can!
They need a bit of time to gel together - strikers haven't had the rub of the green - Keogh bound to score soon..Freddy back and Jay to come off the bench with winners...Keep the faith and get behind the lads..if we need to strengthen in the winter we can!
EddieClamp-tops
17-09-2007, 09:07
It's probably far too soon to start being critical about MM and I'm sure Steve Morgan wouldn't dream of getting rid this early in the season - but if he does Martin Jol will, no doubt, be available!
haden-wolf
17-09-2007, 09:27
As Merlin said: Cardinal sin, ball bouncing twice in the area?
Either the keeper knocks the defender out of the way or the central def gets his head on the ball.
Ward was supposed to be good in the air and to be fair the games I've seen him in he has been. Breen has been OK but an ex international should do better against a hoof down the middle.
Individual mistakes from players, defenders and forwards have cost us so far, but it's a little early to start panicking.
Lets hope the two lads from the Villa cut it.
Either the keeper knocks the defender out of the way or the central def gets his head on the ball.
Ward was supposed to be good in the air and to be fair the games I've seen him in he has been. Breen has been OK but an ex international should do better against a hoof down the middle.
Individual mistakes from players, defenders and forwards have cost us so far, but it's a little early to start panicking.
Lets hope the two lads from the Villa cut it.
Del Woppio
17-09-2007, 09:36
Unfortunately no manager in the world can legislate for individual error. I didn't go, so won't comment on the performance, but seeing the goals - the centre halves should deal with those balls all day long.
Brammal Lane is tough place to go, they will be there or there-abouts come the end of the season. This was always going to be a tough game. The key is how we react to it over the bnext two games, which are both more than winnable. I'd expect Eastwood (who was dropped as he'd played nearly two full games in a week) to start next up - but other than that I can't see what we can change, barring GLeeson for S Ward.
Again, this clamour for a pacy centreback is typical of molineux mix bandwagon riders - we've yet to concede a goal this season that could have been prevented by this much-lauded 'pacy centreback.
Brammal Lane is tough place to go, they will be there or there-abouts come the end of the season. This was always going to be a tough game. The key is how we react to it over the bnext two games, which are both more than winnable. I'd expect Eastwood (who was dropped as he'd played nearly two full games in a week) to start next up - but other than that I can't see what we can change, barring GLeeson for S Ward.
Again, this clamour for a pacy centreback is typical of molineux mix bandwagon riders - we've yet to concede a goal this season that could have been prevented by this much-lauded 'pacy centreback.
haden-wolf
17-09-2007, 09:52
IMHO I think a centreback who can rough things up in this league is easily as important as pace
Swinford Wolf
17-09-2007, 17:16
IMHO I think a centreback who can rough things up in this league is easily as important as pace
I agree Haden , a centre back who isn`t s##t would also be a start ! :mad:
I agree Haden , a centre back who isn`t s##t would also be a start ! :mad:
Essex Wolf
18-09-2007, 09:36
The squad wasn't strong enough IMHO before he transfer window deadline came about and MM missed he chance to bring in another 2-3 players that could have made a great deal of difference.
Another LB, left winger and quality midfield player are needed.
Another LB, left winger and quality midfield player are needed.
Timberwolf
18-09-2007, 11:09
In the SUFC programme notes it had MM' record whilst being at Wolves. 56 games played and lost about 20. Not that great to be honest and we have lost two already this season.
We are in for another bumpy ride.
We are in for another bumpy ride.
Bend It Like Dennison
18-09-2007, 11:57
It's probably far too soon to start being critical about MM and I'm sure Steve Morgan wouldn't dream of getting rid this early in the season - but if he does Martin Jol will, no doubt, be available!
Joking aside, if we dont make the play offs as an absolute bare minimum, I think Morgan will 'change things' next summer.
Joking aside, if we dont make the play offs as an absolute bare minimum, I think Morgan will 'change things' next summer.
haden-wolf
18-09-2007, 12:20
BILD - agreed, I think Morgan's minimum requirement will be the play-offs even after his initial interview, though I fully expect us to achieve at least 6th if we don't I'd be surprised if Mick keeps his job
Mick did an amazing job last year, how many of us really expected to make the playoffs at the start of last season? Unfortunately he isn't perfect and this has been demonstrated, single mindedness when we are winning fast becomes stubborness when the results are not running for us, but I think it's way to early to break out the pampers.
Unfortunately (in a way!) the pressures at the club are different this season, from early indications we have an owner with ambition and nouse and there is no outside reason which can be blamed for failure.
I work with alot of Mackems: to a man (and women) nobody blamed mick for the Premier shambles, they blamed the board - no such luxury at Wolves now.
Merlin will stand or fall solely on his decisions and his luck
Mick did an amazing job last year, how many of us really expected to make the playoffs at the start of last season? Unfortunately he isn't perfect and this has been demonstrated, single mindedness when we are winning fast becomes stubborness when the results are not running for us, but I think it's way to early to break out the pampers.
Unfortunately (in a way!) the pressures at the club are different this season, from early indications we have an owner with ambition and nouse and there is no outside reason which can be blamed for failure.
I work with alot of Mackems: to a man (and women) nobody blamed mick for the Premier shambles, they blamed the board - no such luxury at Wolves now.
Merlin will stand or fall solely on his decisions and his luck
MK Panther
18-09-2007, 18:53
All Managers are under pressure, to think otherwise would be foolish. MM has to get a return this season or he will find is spending curtailed, pressure from fans, or the players failing to react. This is a club with lots of pressure to succeed and where we have consistently failed to exceed the expectation of the fans. This is similar to Newcastle United at least they got to the Premiership and stayed put!
