The all new reverse-reverse Gary O’Neil humble pie safe space thread

[Mile End Wanderer]

Wonder if Mendes will be next to Guo today?

 

[Jefe]

XenForo forum software doesn't assign negative scores to negative reactions. You could have 7,887 Likes and 30,000 Angry and your reaction score would still be 7,887.

In that case here's the breakdown of my reaction score; I have 14 Angry reactions, which I am sure you'll agree is not quite 30,000. Perhaps my views aren't as unpopular as you think? Even then, this assumes "angry" or "sad" means a negative reaction to one's opinion, and not to one's tidings. Laughter could be laughing with you or at you, etc. The worst case scenario on this forum is apathy or being 'ratioed' (i.e. receiving more confrontational replies than positive emojis). That is better, more inclusive and more conducive to robust debate than having your posts downvoted into some digital abyss where they can no longer be seen.

 

[QB Wolf]

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In that case here's the breakdown of my reaction score; I have 14 Angry reactions, which I am sure you'll agree is not quite 30,000. Perhaps my views aren't as unpopular as you think? Even then, this assumes "angry" or "sad" means a negative reaction to one's opinion, and not to one's tidings. Laughter could be laughing with you or at you, etc. The worst case scenario on this forum is apathy or being 'ratioed' (i.e. receiving more confrontational replies than positive emojis). That is better, more inclusive and more conducive to robust debate than having your posts downvoted into some digital abyss where they can no longer be seen.

I thought I'd give you another laughter!!

 

[WickedWolfie]

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In that case here's the breakdown of my reaction score; I have 14 Angry reactions, which I am sure you'll agree is not quite 30,000. Perhaps my views aren't as unpopular as you think? Even then, this assumes "angry" or "sad" means a negative reaction to one's opinion, and not to one's tidings. Laughter could be laughing with you or at you, etc. The worst case scenario on this forum is apathy or being 'ratioed' (i.e. receiving more confrontational replies than positive emojis). That is better, more inclusive and more conducive to robust debate than having your posts downvoted into some digital abyss where they can no longer be seen.

Ah, so you haven't reached Millwall fan status yet lol.....

 

[Kingswood Wolf]

Alright Gaz, you're safe for the season son, fair play.

 

[VancouverWolf]

Alright Gaz, you're safe for the season son, fair play.

Phew….that’s a relief

 

[Hot Fuss]

Let’s be honest, he’s done absolutely brilliant. Havnt enjoyed going to games this much in a long time. Cheers Gaz.

 

[Bossworld]

I don't understand anymore. Whatever your views on GO'N, up the Wolves

 

[Mighty Thor]

Gary. Im sorry. Today finally made me realise what a schmuck I have been.When I see that level of togetherness and how much that team will fight for you and each other I am impressed. Thats management. That’s leadership. Long may it continue. Wolves against the world.

 

[Jefe]

Reverse-reverse humble pie?! I can't even fathom what level of pastry we're at now. This is like Inception, but with pies.

 

[SuperGran]

Fair to say he’s exceeded everyone’s expectations got us playing exciting football and scoring goals. Watching wolves is fun again
Well done Gary.

 

[ombyman]

Well done Gary and the lads, amazing three wins, you have saved my Christmas after not getting a squash racket

 

[SuperGran]

The togetherness of this team is something really special to see

 

[wolfslair]

It feels like Gary has turned a corner and turned his attention to detail and video analysis of the opposite to how to break them down and maximise the attacking quality we have.

Since he let the handbrake off, allowed the players to have more freedom of movement like they showed in the Rennes, Man Utd and Liverpool 1st half we have looked significantly better!

We don’t look the same team who couldn’t beat Luton, Sheffield United and pre Nuno forest.

If we keep this more positive approach against teams in and around us, this could be a special season that not even the most positive person saw coming.

 

[sillytuna]

What he's done well is freed up the front 3 to actually play, with support too! Our rigidity was tedious in the extreme. We've had 3 years of no forward partnerships and now we look far more able to play together. Sarabia has helped with guile whereas neto provides directness. Hwang's form frees up cunha to play a deeper role.

Ran and semedo, while both lack a doc style end product, have been increasingly good support.

Very surprised after our start and GON's awful blame game (the thing that made me turn on him just before his city win) but he has turned it around and let's hope he keeps it going.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

Unreal at the moment.

Cut out the fannying around at the back

Playing hwang central

Cunha dribbling again

And our midfielders and full backs absolutely immense

Decisive clearances as well. Love a good old hoof - no more fannying around giving the ref a decision

 

[Mancwolf56]

Get him gone. Disgrace.

3 like for like changes and no forwards introduced.

Relegation looms.

I know people get upset when previous comments are resurrected but I felt this was so OTT it deserved to be. Also disappointing that a couple of people ‘liked’ it.

 

[Hot Fuss]

Gary. Im sorry. Today finally made me realise what a schmuck I have been.When I see that level of togetherness and how much that team will fight for you and each other I am impressed. Thats management. That’s leadership. Long may it continue. Wolves against the world.

Another one finally converted!

Just a couple to go who flatly refuse to give anything more than “credit where it’s due” through gritted teeth and we are all on board!!

 

[JonahWolf]

Reverse-reverse humble pie?! I can't even fathom what level of pastry we're at now. This is like Inception, but with pies.

That would be ‘pieception’, surely.

 

[Adrian_Monk]

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In that case here's the breakdown of my reaction score; I have 14 Angry reactions, which I am sure you'll agree is not quite 30,000. Perhaps my views aren't as unpopular as you think? Even then, this assumes "angry" or "sad" means a negative reaction to one's opinion, and not to one's tidings. Laughter could be laughing with you or at you, etc. The worst case scenario on this forum is apathy or being 'ratioed' (i.e. receiving more confrontational replies than positive emojis). That is better, more inclusive and more conducive to robust debate than having your posts downvoted into some digital abyss where they can no longer be seen.

The Wolves subreddit is bloody awful. Reddit doesn't work for football at all IMO, for all of the reasons you already outlined - an echo chamber of ****e mostly frequented by 'new' fans abroad who have never been to a professional game let alone a Wolves one

 

[Wolf316]

Another one finally converted!

Just a couple to go who flatly refuse to give anything more than “credit where it’s due” through gritted teeth and we are all on board!!

Are there any left?

 

[Sussex Wolf]

I think threads like this are good.

Like many, I was spitting feathers when he was appointed. I was ranting about it to my family, on here, and to the Wolves social media feeds. I don’t regret it, as based on the evidence we had, it looked an awful appointment, even more so when the prior Hobbs choice appeared to have been the self proclaimed genius Beale!

A few weeks in, I was even more angry, with excuses in pressers, and a team which appeared to be getting worse not better every week… that’s around the time of the poll which had 90%+ wanting him gone.

But after that nadir, and when he started playing 3 CB’s (yes I know Gary, it’s not all about systems and it’s not really a rigid back 3/5), we started getting results, and gradually started playing with more confidence and flair, and in recent games, even scoring with confidence. Alongside that, and to be fair to Gary, for pretty much the whole season, the team has looked happy and together in a way it hasn’t since before Covid. This all reached a peak over the three Christmas games, where we have been immense.

So, half way through season, I am happy to admit I was totally wrong. Gary looks the real deal. Tactically astute, able to motivate and lead his squad, and talks with intelligence and humility in his press conferences. I’m the most happy with our coach as I’ve been since pre Covid Nuno. What a difference a year makes.

 

[Wednesbury Wolf]

In the paper this morning Danny Murphy has picked O'Neil as manager of the year.

 

[Hot Fuss]

Are there any left?

One or two.

 

[Scallywolf]

Are there any left?

Where’s loppers?

 

[Hot Fuss]

Where’s loppers?

Loppers has seen the light, Jefe is onboard, Mugwump is almost there.

 

[wolvesaywe]

In the paper this morning Danny Murphy has picked O'Neil as manager of the year.

And well deserved

He's been handed two very ****ty sticks for his first management jobs and defied all expectations with both

The bloke hasn't had a pre-season yet!

 

[SuperGran]

One or two.

Some seem to have disappeared without trace.

 

[SuperGran]

In the paper this morning Danny Murphy has picked O'Neil as manager of the year.

Which paper

 

[Wednesbury Wolf]

Which paper

Mail.

 

[Ginger Chimp]

Mail.

Not the Mirror then

 

[Wednesbury Wolf]

Not the Mirror then

The Mirror probably don't know he's left Bournemouth.

 

[Scallywolf]

The Mirror probably don't know he's left Bournemouth.

The Mirror probably think he’s still playing in midfield for them!

 

[JadeWolf]

Think Matt Hobbs needs some praise too. The whole Lopetegui situation would have been difficult for even an experienced sporting director, but I think Hobbs has actually created a really great situation from the chaos. O’Neil could have gone horribly wrong and pretty much done him in as a sporting director but so far it’s working a treat.

 

[rg4352]

Actually nice being slightly worried about our manager or sporting director being poached rather than players

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

Loppers has seen the light, Jefe is onboard, Mugwump is almost there.

Not quite fallen (jumped) off the fence yet then?

 

[Wolf316]

Actually nice being slightly worried about our manager or sporting director being poached rather than players

I honestly can’t remember us ever having a manager poached.

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

Not the Mirror then

Last time Danny Murphy looked in the Mirror it broke.

 

[Rowzed]

Actually nice being slightly worried about our manager or sporting director being poached rather than players

Hobbs is an asset and could well be tempted onto the next rung. However, he has an opportunity here to build his reputation with little interference now he has his own appointee. So very much hoping he stays round.

 

[Lupo Italiano]

I honestly can’t remember us ever having a manager poached.

We haven't, never happened. Most have stayed too long apart from Nuno or Hoddle and Lop who jumped ship. Don't think any have gone on to bigger and better things