Everton Banter Archive June 04 2013

04 Jun 2013 23:03:17
so bored of manager rumours. we are a top 6 club with the best squad we have had since the 80's and I can't wait for the new season. in (whoever) we trust
Efc4life

04 Jun 2013 22:41:55
Is it just me or does anyone else think we have conducted ourselves in the most dignified and professional manner bk has shown wigan respect and still gets slated. If some people are honest with them selves bk will never do anything right in there eyes and they will always look for something to moan about. These same people probably don't even put there hand in there pocket once in a while to get a season or match ticket quick enough though to give there opinions aren't they. Even though those opinions are in my eyes deluded. IMartinezWT. LIAM! {Ed025's Note - i agree with you liam..

04 Jun 2013 22:21:21
Ed and fellow posters. any idea why the procrastination? Jlaff {Ed025's Note - just doing things right jlaff..

04 Jun 2013 19:26:07
ed do you think anything will happen tonight on the manager front? {Ed025's Note - i would be guessing steve..

04 Jun 2013 21:21:41
Martinez team no signings*

. Howard.
. Heitinga. Distin. Jags.
. Coleman. Gibson. Felaini. Bainse.
. Naismith.
. Mirallas. Jelavic.


what do you think.

Awful team. Pienaar?

Naismith over piennar really??

The most likely side next year.
Howard
Jagielka Distin Alcaraz
Coleman Gibson Fellaini Baines
Mirallas Jelavic McManaman

05 Jun 2013 00:25:48
Jags distin
Coleman felli gibbo baines
Barkley
Mirrales piennar
Jelavic

The fact you have started with naismith to me proves you have not seen him play, jelavic would do for subs bench aswell at the moment

MikeDeBlue

Maybe a new manager can find what rangers had with him

04 Jun 2013 20:57:09
If we kept all our current squad and added Lukaku and Honda I would be a very happy blue.

04 Jun 2013 20:39:47
Anyone would think the world had ended the way some of us blues are panicking about the new manager. I don't understand all the worrying. What will be will be. No one knows how the new manager will do or even who it is yet.
So on a lighter note boys. it's probably been done before, but I suggest we all have a go at naming our best eleven of all time. Only players you have watched though!
Mine (this time anyway. I keep changing my mind) is:

Southall,
Stevens, Ratcliffe, Jags, Baines
Steven, Ball, Felli, Kendall
Linekar, Gray

That would be some team to beat!

Degsypulford

Southall
Stevens Ratcliffe Jags Baines
Steven Ball Sheedy Reid
Latchford Linekar

Southall
Jags Mountfield Ratcliffe
Steven Bracewell Ball Kendall Baines
Rooney
Latchford Sharp

Subs
Martyn
Carsley
Mckenzie
Lyons
Ferguson
Reid
Van den Hauwe

Has everyone forgotten about dixie?

"Has everyone forgotten about Dixie" no, if you read the original post it says only players you have watched, so unless you're about 90 you won't have watched Dixie

Even I'm not that old mate

04 Jun 2013 20:22:12
Let's not forget it was BK who brought Moyes to us. IBKWT!

04 Jun 2013 20:10:29
Why is this announcement taking so long? The more it goes on the more unlikely it's going to be Martinez I think.

It is Martinez he is going over his terms with his legal team before he signs announcement will be tomorrow some time source tv.

IF ONLY!

04 Jun 2013 19:20:28
Hello Eds and fellow Blues, its been a while since my last post but with interesting times ahead I thought I'd put over my tuppeneth worth.
Although I haven't been posting I have still been reading there esteemed pages and really can't believe all the negativity towards Martinez who was in all probability always going to be the next manager after Moyes.
Let's give the bloke a chance hey folks and if we're doing badly come Christmas then voice our concerns.
We're Everton, we're known and respected in football for the way we conduct ourselves with dignity and decorum, let's keep it that way, please.
Moody Blue

04 Jun 2013 18:57:49
Hi, been a few days since I posted on here, I have been away on business, still am, I am actually in London but sadly i'm not getting interviewed by BK. Firstly I have no more news or info, all I was ever told was that VP was interviewed we offered him a deal and he by all accounts accepted but wanted to depart Porto in a proper manner. At that time he was the only candidate we had interviewed or met with. That was the case and that is now openly accepted and documented so for everyone who had a go thanks for nothing.
This post is about the worrying trend in Evertonians attitudes, there seems to be a growing a number who turn on over Evertonians, who are angry at the club about something and who for what ever reason will and want to be negative. If Martinez is the new manager then he becomes the best manager out there because he is Evertons manager. We support and back him and push the club forward. We are not fake Chelsea fans who turn on someone before they even start, back him.
My personal opinion from my previous info is that Martinez was not and still is not first choice, if he was and a fee has been agreed then he would have been announced. I think a fee had to be agreed if we opted for him and i'm sure BK wanted and needed to know what sort of figure we were dealing with, doesn't mean he will be the next manager. You can inquire about a player, get a fee, doesn't mean you then go ahead with it.

Anyway it looks like Martinez and I for one will support him all the way its what we are, we are supporters, fans, we support, we don't turn on our own who ever our own turns out to be,

Svenny

No svenny you told us it was VP and that was that!

Ime with you mate, sick of negativity of fans on RM, they expect to much because of what moyes achieved, it is poss that VP and Ralph knocked us back when they heard what the deal was.
Get behind whoever takes the job, trust BK he has done his best
Blue60

No I didn't people ran with that. I said that he was the only manager interviewed, the only manager offered the job and at the time that was 100% accurate.

Personally from what I was told I think its still going to be him, but obviously there are other candidates now

Svenny

04 Jun 2013 18:43:17
The silence from the club is deafening. Getting silly now. There's being thorough and there's not having a clue!

It's not that our silence is deafening it's that we have got a bit of class and don't release anything till all the t's are crossed and all the i's dotted. It's Whelan that's the balloon here not EFC.

Correct, we don't behave like that tool whelan
blue60

You know when the silence will end. when there is actually something to report. antefc

04 Jun 2013 17:52:07
Apparently NEGRADO has turned down west ham not surprised. Because they are a small side I bet if it was us he might say different

Sevilla have turned the bid down mate, not Negredo. He'd be a good signing for anyone but he'll more than likely go to a CL side who can offer him a big wage, unfortunately.

For the last time his name is Negredo and we don't need his name is capitals ffs

Your deluded mate. Everton are no bigger than West Ham (and no, i'm not a hammer).

The problem is you think were all still living in the 80`s when you were a big club.

Reid, Sheedy and Sharp left a long long time ago. {Ed025's Note - no..your a red, a very sad one at that..

04 Jun 2013 16:39:04
It is interesting reading all these negative comments about BK. I wonder what they would do in his shoes when every time they read the forum they are being being slagged off. An easy way out
is to sell the club to an asset stripper. Take your money and run. OR if you love you club so much is try to get the best deals you can afford which I believe is what BK is doing.
So whoever the manager is and whatever players we get let us get behind this fantastic club called
E F C

People need to wake up over this investment scenario, bk wants his payday, he's put us 50m in the red, true Johnson played his part but bk has progressively made our situation worse (financially, not league position) an investor is not going to give bk a payday, clear 50m and plough a load of money in as well as a new stadium etc,
The only way out club will be invested in is if Bill hands over the club for nothing, even if the investor has our best interest at heart will Bill hand over the club. Will he F!

Bill only owns about 25%

Hey. E F C. that would make a good badge.

He is the asset stripper! What assets has he left but the team on the pitch! Open your eyes!

To the still unnamed troll.

It isn't a case of wake up, it is a case of grow up, clearly you have zero experience of owning, operating or managing a business. If you had you would know that the majority of businesses run overdrafts, even if they are big profit makers.

If Bill would sell the club for what it owes him (Yes the money he had to pay agent Johnson to clear off and investment made since) I couldn't comment until such an offer was on the table, as I lack your psychic ability to read his thoughts.

But while we are on the subject of BK if you want to blame someone for the mess Everton FC are in, then look at David Moores, when the family sold control of the club to agent Johnson, despite BK's best efforts to better his offer.

Wish you would stop this crap. BK just can't win. He could spend millions and put us in bad debt or Carey on the slow progress we have made in last few years where now we have a decent squad
I remember the dark days and we aremuch better off than we were
Blue60

04 Jun 2013 16:15:44
Would anyone take Matej Vydra? Been on great form for Watford and only 21. What do you think his price would be Ed? {Ed025's Note - not sure mate..

04 Jun 2013 18:00:28
Yeh i'd have taken his manager too

04 Jun 2013 15:28:21
I never thought I would ever say this, but i'm actually ashamed to be an Everton fan what with all this over reaction towards our new manager. What happened to giving somebody a chance most of you sound just like kopites with your whinging and moaning especially Mushy who is the worst of the lot. I don't care what the moaners think and say, but myself i'm getting behind our new manager because it's the least he deserves. {Ed025's Note - i feel the same mike..

Completely agree about Mushy I mean I understand that people have a right to voice their opinions but this guy depresses me with his constant negativity!

I also agree about mushy, don't know the guy but if he ain't got nothing nice to say ect. He's not the only one though
Uncle Ben ( an optimistic bluenose )

04 Jun 2013 18:23:00
Spot on Mike, regarding mushy mate he only seemed to turn up recently and spouts the most crap on here, its not rocket science for someone from another club to register as a Blue nose.

If you are a Blue Mushy peas then get behind your club and stop moaning like a big tarts handbag

Degsy

Get off the guys back. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Seems like the bk appreciation society jump on anyone who even question the direction of the club!

04 Jun 2013 21:46:12
Thanks for that Degsi Martinez Mafia won't stop me from debating issues with fellow blues for against me {Ed025's Note - debate is fine..

Not the bk appreciation society just SUPPORTERS, like you said he is entitled to be negative and I am entitled to tell him to get a life and stop moaning

04 Jun 2013 15:11:54
Martinez is neither the best manager in the universe as Dave Whelan portrays him or a second hand car salesman as some people are suggesting. The answer lies somewhere between and we should allow ourselves a bit of optimism and a bit of confidence that Bill K. looked at all the options, listened to the plans of the main candidates and then went with his instincts which is all we could expect of him. We may never know why VP or others didn't get the nod. there may have been very good reasons for that. But one thing is certain. BK took the matter very seriously and has tried his best to get us a good manager. He has opted for a guy who struggled to keep Wigan as a league force but was able to dismantle both Everton and City in the cup. So that cunundrum must have come up at interview stage. The reply he got was obviously enough to persuade BK that Roberto Martinez can, with a bit more strength in defence which we have and a bit more cash to add to an ageing squad, take us on to the next stage. let's not pour cold water on something before it has even begun. Nothing but the best is a work in progress and has been for a long while now.
Oscar

04 Jun 2013 12:50:21
watching Honda play i've decided that he should be one of our first targets. are talks still on going ed even without a manager at the moment?

AussieBlue {Ed025's Note - we are still interested aussie, but a few more teams are also in for him now..

04 Jun 2013 15:07:46
Martinez and mcmanaman? Extra few mill?

04 Jun 2013 15:00:02
I'm actually starting to warm to Martinez now and I know I sound like a hypocrite, but if he can sort out his defensive side of the game I think we all could be cheering his name. Also I read Honda ran the show against Australia he was really impressive does anybody know if were still in the frame to sign him as I heard the darkside and Arsenal are also intrested in him but let's hope Martinez can make some good signings. Right so Bill get Martinez signed and let's start adding a bit more quality to the team starting to feel positive again and believe me I missed that feeling coyb IMWT.

04 Jun 2013 14:49:35
Serious this!
I emailed BK about Martinez appointment and just had a reply back.

Thank you for writing to Everton Football Club with your views on the managerial position. As the Chairman said, we appreciate, and will consider, all feedback from our fans.

Kind Regards

Paul Tyrrell

Communications Director

Fair enough!

04 Jun 2013 18:26:11
Bill probably read the first sentence, got depressed and deleted it

Degsy

04 Jun 2013 14:12:21
Rm to be confirmed tomorrow there's no late change of plan just contracts to be sorted out the he will be confirmed

Liverpool interviewed him and went with someone else. So no Liverpool didn't want him. Meaning we get their reject.

Well that's not what I heard, and that actually Brenda was their number two choice.

04 Jun 2013 18:10:15
I heard the yanks messed him around he went to the states to meet them and he was treated appallingly by them. So returned from the states and told them to do one! {Ed001's Note - load of crap that. He met John Henry, they discussed the job and Martinez told them he wanted full control, so they parted company, as they were intent on a director of football at the time. Martinez was never offered the role, and is on very good terms with John Henry. No one was told to do one, when the decision was made not to go with a director of football, Liverpool picked Rodgers due to the high regard he was held in by the Barca boys at the club, who had worked with him when he was getting his coaching badges. I do wonder how much of a part Whelan's big gob played in the decision though. Who would blame Kenwright for sticking up 2 fingers and hiring someone else after all the mouthing off Whelan has done?}

Is that a hint Ed001? Is it possible BK could pursue an alternate candidate because motor mouth Whelan's lost his marbles and puts the cat in the fridge? {Ed001's Note - my opinion, and it is only that as no one from the club will talk, is that Whelan is such an arse to deal with that Everton will end up looking elsewhere. Which is why I have always thought it will end up being an internal appointment. Martinez is very keen to take on the role though, so it is only about doing a deal with Whelan, which is not easy with him constantly insulting the club in the media! The guy is a tool and should learn to shut up until afterwards. }

Cheers 001. Appreciate your opinion and time.

Ed, i'm impressed, finally someone with a factual understanding of why Martinez never went to Anfield.

04 Jun 2013 13:35:53
Too many conspiracy stories on here. My own personal view is kenwrights no1 was always Martinez. The only reason I think everton made there statement last night was because it was all over every news channel by 9 o'clock we had agreed a component fee with wigan. And Martinez had not signed yet because he is still under contract at wigan. So it seems straight forward to me. Now we have agreed the compo fee we will sign him today (hopefully). So can we all please get off bk back because he has listened, well to most of us. And he done his business the everton way. Whealn is the only one that provided us with a running comentry of what was happening

LIAM

04 Jun 2013 14:30:24
Why isn't our PR department controlling the story? sorry but the buck stops with the board its one fiasco after another

What are you on about? Would you prefer whelans gob or BKs cognitief way of condicting business.

Seriously why do people think our board can tell dave wealan what to say and when to say it. Get a grip of yourself lad. Once this is over you will only find something else to moan about. LIAM

Liam
You're correct in saying our board can't tell Dave Whelan what to say or do, but surely we can expect some professional courtesy from him, especially after the way BK has conducted himself throughout this process? Isn't too much to ask for really is it. One has the impression he doesn't want Martinez to go and is acting in an undignified manner to try to scupper any deal and deter any potential suitors.

04 Jun 2013 13:23:54
Why do we always look at the negative side on everything, we moaned dm was to defensive now we are moaning martinez teams can't defend & attack to much I for one am looking forward to some attacking football at goodison at last. Blue billy

Billy:

We all (at least we should do) love attacking football!

However the cold light of day finally dawned for WAFC.

Whoever manages a club like our beloved EFC will have a limited squad of players hopefully leading to a' not throwing caution to the wind' culture.

We just cannot afford to ship goals.

04 Jun 2013 12:50:32
Looks uncertain that BK will employ Martinez now, Whelans arrogance might just have blown this deal.

Let's hope so!

04 Jun 2013 12:34:11
a web site just saidit will be confirmed Martinez. Will be Everton manager in 2 hours time

2 hours later and no deal. awkward

04 Jun 2013 11:47:16
anyone else seen the 13/14 kit? Personally feel the badge does really ruin it.

04 Jun 2013 12:49:19
do you have a link so we can all see it, or have you seen it in person? CraigHuytonBlue

04 Jun 2013 11:24:21
Why are people having a go at bk. he has done nothing wrong are these posters thick or red trolls. Wheelan should keep his gob shut thought he was a buisness man. Efc statement should put him back in his place

You might defend bk but its his continuous bad business that's got us 50m in the red, he's had plenty of chances to hand the club to investors in which case we'd be in a far better position however he's hanging out for his payday, manager situation is least of our problems, kenwright out!

04 Jun 2013 12:18:47
Yeh, because we are in such a bad way arn't we, yawning lots

I know he is not perfect but he has handled the manager situation well

And I suppose agent Johnson had no part in those debts then? So the club is in debt, take a look at Man Utd's debt and most other clubs in the league.

Get off the man's case. he is doing the best he can with the money available and ever think his "hanging out for his pay-day" could be more a case of keeping the best interests of the club at heart, in other words not selling to the first wannabe who pretends to have serious cash, like so many other clubs have?

Correct me if i'm wrong but since kenwright saved us fron the red johnson he has brought stability to the club. we were in this much debt before he took over so to say we are 45 mill in debt because of him is wrong

I notice that the person above who doesn't like BK hasn't put his name after the post. Saying that I don't think I would with a post like that. He clearly has no idea how to run a club or a business, if he thinks the best way is to sell to the first or highest bidder then he is sadly mistaken. BK has got it spot on so far, £50 million (in football terms) is not a lot of money and most clubs are in debt by larger amounts. BK is looking for the right person, or group, to take our beloved Everton over and when he finds that person, then he will argue over the price and the terms!

I notice that the person above who doesn't like BK hasn't put his name after the post. Saying that I don't think I would with a post like that. He clearly has no idea how to run a club or a business, if he thinks the best way is to sell to the first or highest bidder then he is sadly mistaken. BK has got it spot on so far, £50 million (in football terms) is not a lot of money and most clubs are in debt by larger amounts. BK is looking for the right person, or group, to take our beloved Everton over and when he finds that person, then he will argue over the price and the terms!

Sorry wasn't signed in!

04 Jun 2013 10:51:31
I'm confused most reports this morning saying a deal been agreed last night they denied it

04 Jun 2013 10:26:11
Is it just me, or do you think Robbie isn't going to be our manager, I think blue bill is playing a few mind games, trying to force other potential mangers hands by openly reporting that we have both agreed compensation as well as had several meetings with Robbie, personally I think Martinez is a potential target for several clubs, he wouldn't express his desire to leave if he only had Everton interested, personally I think our manager will be one of the other hot favourites, such as Vitor, Ralph or Ole - we are just trying to persuade them by offering them competition, my opinion only - ed? thoughts?

04 Jun 2013 09:56:47
Can we all please calm down.

Let me star by saying I have no preference as to who succeeds Moyes as they ALL have their positives and negatives.

If reports are correct and it is Martinez please remember that the man has kept Wigan playing decent football in the best League in the world on a transfer budget of minus 2 million pounds. He has done this while having to work with the tightest, most egotistical man united could ever meet.

As I live in Wigan I have heard stories about Dave Whelan for years most of which come from friends who have relatives who work in some capacity for him or his companies. Whelan treats people with no respect and he is obsessed with the sound of his own voice.

It was no surprise to me that Whelan made that statement last night, to Whelan HE is the news. I am so happy Everton put that message out last night as it put the disrespectful little man in his place.

I think Martinez did a half decent job at Wigan considering

Who he has to work with. His budget. Having to sell players to balance the books.

Popeye

Well said Popeye. It is not like this is the first time Whelan has made random remarks to the press to massage his own ego is it? It just shows the man's total lack of class, and a lack of respect towards BK and Everton. Something we have done in the way we approached Wigan, respected Whelan's wishes before we spoke to Martinez and handled the whole situation.

04 Jun 2013 09:12:28
right fans,
you seen how well are beloved team preformed against west ham, that was because we got behind are team! so come kick off first game of the season get behind are team and whatever/whoever the manager is let's get him 3 points!
COYB! NSNO!

04 Jun 2013 09:00:13
This makes the election of a new Pope look modern and sophisticated. Certainly the club's communication isn't quite as good as the Vatican's, at least you get the smoke that's more than we are getting.

04 Jun 2013 09:42:15
If our shower ran the Vatican they'd have to send Sharon out for some matches.
Making us look a laughing stock!

04 Jun 2013 08:30:29
Late last night deal done get up todayeddeal not done. Has panto season arrived early. Surly its time to put there fans to right in all this.

04 Jun 2013 08:22:38
Well what can I say I will always get behind everton but to lose a manager that has had us floating around 6 th spot year after year and has left us with a team which I feel is one or two players short of a top team, I really thought everton would push the boat out and replace DM with someone special instead of a manager that has repeatedly year after year struggled in relegation I feel this is a massive back step, I hope Martinez proves us wrong but it's a to bigger gamble to take. I sometimes hate being an Everton fan

04 Jun 2013 09:37:37
Bang on lad, Can't blame RM though not his fault.

04 Jun 2013 08:18:40
I know there's lots of negativity about martinez bacause he obviously just got relegated his team would concede 3 to a Sunday league side but when at everton he will have probably one of the best back fours in the league, they will more or less look after themselves if he does bring some attacking football and we do keep possession more and create more chances then he could well be the manager who will take us to the next level not one that's going to take us down. Just a different spin on things.

04 Jun 2013 08:11:30
All the negative posts are just childish and there is no need for them he hasn't even started yet and your slating him? You are not everton fans you are david moyes fans go and follow him to Manchester United got no patience with people constantly having a go at everton and don't even give things a chance

Because you don't agree with them they're negative and childish? No they're opinions and people have them whether you like it or not. Take a couple of valium and chill, because you're very aggressive

04 Jun 2013 07:40:49
dont know why people here are so negative, no matter who we get in charge let's get behind them, are we EVERTON, or are we that sh*te over the road who moan about everything, we still have very good players in our squad that any manager can work with, baines, jags, coleman, felli, mirrallas, gibson, piennar ect. coyb

04 Jun 2013 03:53:49
Right, let's get it all straight! We all know nothing! Stop with all the stupid rumours about who you thinks gunna be the new man! Past few days I've seen "ole gunnar" "roberto martinez" "the red bull dude" as soon as the red bull dude was announced BOOM the there was rumours of a take over? Must be a kopite posting. BK will go for the cheap option, its obvious! Who ever gets the job WILL need support from us fans, like the west ham game the crowd was bouncing! Get abit more of that going and we'll play even better! BK STAY! Great man, not his fault he ain't the richest! I respect what he's done with us so far, COYB!

04 Jun 2013 01:43:49
This is to all the bk haters and rm haters!

Bill kenwright does his best to keep this club going at a sustainable rate, keeping the debt at a minimum, yes he has his faults but doesn't everyone? Its not his fault the other major shareholders aren't putting they're hands in they're pocket is it? He has mortgaged his house and done everything possible to give everton money, at the end of the day football is a business and he wants to make a profit on everton fair enough, or maybe its the other shareholders forcing this hand and bill kenwright is the only one with enough dignity to take the stick by putting himself in the public eye.

Now over to martinez, people saying we should get a better manager someone with great european experience those sort of managers don't go to clubs with a low budget and no european footy, also a small aging squad. But martinez will become better as he goes on, people mentioning the relegation, well let me tell you wenger got relegated? Klopp got relegated? Rafa benitez got relegated? And they're all top class managers! Which martinez could turn out to be or he could be awful and will finish a lowest of 10th imo could be worse we could of got mark hughes or someone like that.

Now onto you fans the fans that are always negative you make this club lose its dignity!pride! And respect! By having a bad say about everything the club does and won't be happy until were winning treble season after season and buyying messi, reality check that won't happen for many years so get behind the team and stop getting on bk's back and support the club! And whoever the new manager is and new signings we won't get any better by knocking the players/manager so be positive and we might just have a gem in the new manager!

P. s sorry about the long post eds

Ryan {Ed025's Note - really good post that ryan mate..

Its an easy scenario for me I will support the club no matter who manages it. I supported it through Mike Walker, I supported it through Moyes and I will keep supporting the club until I can no longer function. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but we all should get behind the club and stay behind the club no matter what.

Well said Ryan great post 100% agree with you. And 2nd poster, well said too. For my part I spent my teens watching Gordon Lee's side "pass the ball back" week in week out at a very empty Goodison, have your opinions sure, but once whoever is announced get behind him and the team.

If it is Roberto Martinez so be it, not my first choice BUT far from being the worst we could do, that is why other teams have been interested in employing him in the past, teams remember he has turned down (With the possible exception of the dark side if we believe the hype) Obviously the man wants the right opportunity and it would seem in his mind Everton is it. Give the man a chance!

04 Jun 2013 01:35:25
Annoys me that the top story on tv is Mourinho back @ the Bridge! Only little bits on the Everton front

04 Jun 2013 00:48:40
Do you get the impression that the Board and the PR department aren't communicating with one another let alone the supporters?
Some blame for DW's comments must rest with the clubs lawyers for not covering all the bases.
If I was a shareholder I would be demanding answers!

03 Jun 2013 23:48:20
Ed has Dave Whelan lost the plot all together please can you shed some light is Martinez the new gaffer cause i'm confused now. reason I ask is cause you get info from within from time to time. and now tv are saying were still in talks. but with who? {Ed025's Note - roberto is first choice stef, DW was trying to spoil the party, by being the one to announce it. we as a club were trying to do things properly, but whelan just cant help himself mate...expect it to be confirmed today..

03 Jun 2013 23:47:31
We will get behind Bobby, but 28% win ratio as wigan manager is a huge worry. Coyb

I don't know if you have noticed but we're not Wigan.

Underwhelming appointment if it happens.

28% win rate, relegation, a cup win.

Poor PL record, and all this with 'beautiful attacking football'.

We need a manager who can take us to the next level upwards, not downwards.

We are the sixth best team in the country, the league table doesn't lie, we should be appointung a manager who knows how to improve a side, not one who fights relegation.

But hey, relegated playing beautiful football, is that irony!

WHATS OUR NAME!!

Knowing how crap wigan are that's a good ratio

03 Jun 2013 23:29:41
Pleased to see the impending arrival of Martinez has been met with the usually negativity and whinging! Reading some of the posts saying he will get us relegated, our squad hasn't changed into relegation material since the end of the season. Someone saying that we won't break into the top 4 with Martinez in charge! Correct we probably won't but based on the wealth of the other teams around it isn't really much of a shock. Give the bloke a break and give him a chance, you never know he might surprise you.

03 Jun 2013 23:22:25
Maybe we should just hand over the running of the club to our sponsors Chang - at least they should be able to organise a p**s-up in a brewery.
TheSpiritOf85

03 Jun 2013 23:21:16
Jesus ed I come on this site. I read and I comment. by the time I finished posting. all change!
How bad is this, sorry but we are an embarrassment tonight.
Just posted about the Thatcher Lover but what professional organisation handles deals like this. we do, a shambles but nothing surprises me with Ken and Co.
And don't blame bloody Wigan a two bit lawyer agrees sale on conditions. UNBELIEVABLY BAD!

The only embarrassment around here is you with your constant whinging all the time.

03 Jun 2013 23:09:31
Was a teacher for 35 years and just knew trouble in playground would kick off tonight!
Can I just post though how badly our cub is run-who announces Martinez appointment?
THATCHER LOVER! God how much are we paying for media consultants etc? Come on guys whoever you wanted, HOW BAD IS THAT?
God if I had a cat I would ki. no no (NSPCA) I love little kittens and just because my beloved club have once again blown it I would never harm a little pussy (no I meant) animal.
Oh bum I wanted VP so much.

And now we know the reason for the poor standards in education.

04 Jun 2013 08:30:38
Now do't get nasty. I actually got graded 'good' by Ofsted in January 2012!