Ah, but we've moved on from then and we're better than that aren't we?
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
Ah, but we've moved on from then and we're better than that aren't we?
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
Absolutely. I would add to that that the board recognised Starms' lack of experience in men's football, and were very keen to have Peaksy as his assistant to provide that knowledge of the UCL.bozzer wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 12:23 pmWe selected Starms on the back of the good work he had done for the U18s season, a fair thing to do at the time, it was right when he stepped down as he struggled with the mens game.Brownie wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 9:44 amTo be honest the Boards track record on manager appointments has been bloody abysmal from day one. Gave Starms the job on sentiment because he did well with Under 18’s the previous season, Marks experience was in youth football and let’s be honest anything other than promotion in year one from UCL1 would have been a disaster and we only made it with 3? games to go. Much as I liked Starms he made the correct decision during the following season.The pressman wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 5:06 pm Certainly a lack of football knowledge from the 4 directors who selected Maxwell!!
Peaksy wasn’t selected by the Board he was there and it was obvious natural progression, then followed 8 very successful years involving many players at the Club not for money, previous attachments, the Board but for what Andy had put together on a limited budget. Peaksy goes and the next 2 appointments have been at best a disaster!!
Peasky was interviewed along with 3 others and including two with greater nostalgic links to the old club than Peaksy and we felt Peaksy should get the job on the basis of the interviews, simple as that.
While it would have been a massive blow to not get promoted from UCL Div 1 that first season (I think 'disaster' is a bit OTT, as many pointed out at the time, AFC Wimbledon didn't get promoted in their first season), it was far from easy with Oadby and particularly Sileby having crazy budgets that season. Starms (and the rest of his team) did at worst a decent job that season, achieving their league target and taking us on a good run in the Vase.
I would disagree with Dave regarding the decision to give Peaksy the job after Starms had stepped down - for me at least, it was a very difficult decision as we had some excellent applicants who'd been very successful at Step 5, one who'd managed in the EFL, a former EPL player and more than one ex-R&DFC player. Ironically enough, we received plenty of grief for appointing Peaksy, with many claiming it was the 'easy decision', and plenty favouring the inexperienced combo of Mills and Bell. I'd like to think time has proved we got that appointment spot on.
No arguments regarding the most recent two appointments however, although I'd long since left the board when they were made!
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
One for you statisticians.I make it nine games under RM, if my maths is correct his record is 6 points from a possible 27. What was Burge’s record after nine games from when he was appointed manager?
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
Burge was 5 from 10 games including 7-0 and 5-0 defeats. Starting with Nuneaton game, RM to date is 7 from nine games. Our worst scoreline was 1-5 at Leiston who then beat Tamworth.
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
Fair point, to be fair I was, and still am, a fan of Andy.davealbon wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:25 pm I would disagree with Dave regarding the decision to give Peaksy the job after Starms had stepped down - for me at least, it was a very difficult decision as we had some excellent applicants who'd been very successful at Step 5, one who'd managed in the EFL, a former EPL player and more than one ex-R&DFC player. Ironically enough, we received plenty of grief for appointing Peaksy, with many claiming it was the 'easy decision', and plenty favouring the inexperienced combo of Mills and Bell. I'd like to think time has proved we got that appointment spot on.
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
Okay that is from this season? I was more referring to his first nine games from when he was appointed manager last season. I would try and work it out myself, but the official website is a pain to navigate at times.sussexdiamond wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:40 pm Burge was 5 from 10 games including 7-0 and 5-0 defeats. Starting with Nuneaton game, RM to date is 7 from nine games. Our worst scoreline was 1-5 at Leiston who then beat Tamworth.
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
Dan I think it’s more comparable going with Burg team this season anyway as it’s nearer to the team Maxwell has . That’s of course if you are comparingAFCRD_Dan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 5:41 pmOkay that is from this season? I was more referring to his first nine games from when he was appointed manager last season. I would try and work it out myself, but the official website is a pain to navigate at times.sussexdiamond wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 2:40 pm Burge was 5 from 10 games including 7-0 and 5-0 defeats. Starting with Nuneaton game, RM to date is 7 from nine games. Our worst scoreline was 1-5 at Leiston who then beat Tamworth.
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
Please accept my apologies. I'd only ever seen the GK one mentioned but I'm guessing that's because it was the most recent one he'd achieved.Mad Dog wrote: ↑Tue Nov 22, 2022 11:07 pmHe’s got the outfield one as well, but as mentioned, I’ve only ever seen the thing about the manager needing a UFEA B and loan signings brought up on this forum.
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
I was there. Not a single person mentioned it as a reason in favour of appointing RM
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Re: [ Mon 21st Nov ] v Hitchin Town, KO 7:45pm SLPDC AWAY
Oh absolutely, and I should point out that although it wasn't an easy decision for me, I ultimately voted the same way as you!SouthRushdenJFC wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:18 pmFair point, to be fair I was, and still am, a fan of Andy.davealbon wrote: ↑Wed Nov 23, 2022 1:25 pm I would disagree with Dave regarding the decision to give Peaksy the job after Starms had stepped down - for me at least, it was a very difficult decision as we had some excellent applicants who'd been very successful at Step 5, one who'd managed in the EFL, a former EPL player and more than one ex-R&DFC player. Ironically enough, we received plenty of grief for appointing Peaksy, with many claiming it was the 'easy decision', and plenty favouring the inexperienced combo of Mills and Bell. I'd like to think time has proved we got that appointment spot on.
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