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Started by I Ronic, June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PM

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I Ronic

June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PM
I saw an interesting article on FB about his involvement in sport. He's a Cricket fan, not much of that in the States. His involvement in sport is more to do with him having something to do with his son. You can't fault a man for that. Tony appreciates the time they have together. The Jags have benefited from that and hopefully in time we will as well.

C Block

#1
June 13, 2026, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: I Ronic on June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PMI saw an interesting article on FB about his involvement in sport. He's a Cricket fan, not much of that in the States. His involvement in sport is more to do with him having something to do with his son. You can't fault a man for that. Tony appreciates the time they have together. The Jags have benefited from that and hopefully in time we will as well.
The Khan's have acted both swiftly and decisively to replace Marco Silva I haven't seen any praise from the usual suspects for them doing that,
The moaners would have been queuing up to post if they had dragged their heels.

AustrianGeezer

#2
June 13, 2026, 11:23:16 PM
Quote from: C Block on June 13, 2026, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: I Ronic on June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PMI saw an interesting article on FB about his involvement in sport. He's a Cricket fan, not much of that in the States. His involvement in sport is more to do with him having something to do with his son. You can't fault a man for that. Tony appreciates the time they have together. The Jags have benefited from that and hopefully in time we will as well.
The Khan's have acted both swiftly and decisively to replace Marco Silva I haven't seen any praise from the usual suspects for them doing that,
The moaners would have been queuing up to post if they had dragged their heels.

Wait, we have a new coach?

demeant0r

#3
June 13, 2026, 11:36:40 PM
Quote from: C Block on June 13, 2026, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: I Ronic on June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PMI saw an interesting article on FB about his involvement in sport. He's a Cricket fan, not much of that in the States. His involvement in sport is more to do with him having something to do with his son. You can't fault a man for that. Tony appreciates the time they have together. The Jags have benefited from that and hopefully in time we will as well.
The Khan's have acted both swiftly and decisively to replace Marco Silva I haven't seen any praise from the usual suspects for them doing that,
The moaners would have been queuing up to post if they had dragged their heels.

"Swiftly and decisively" that's not what I'd describe this situation.

SimonDaviesEnjoyer

#4
June 13, 2026, 11:43:40 PM
Quote from: demeant0r on June 13, 2026, 11:36:40 PM
Quote from: C Block on June 13, 2026, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: I Ronic on June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PMI saw an interesting article on FB about his involvement in sport. He's a Cricket fan, not much of that in the States. His involvement in sport is more to do with him having something to do with his son. You can't fault a man for that. Tony appreciates the time they have together. The Jags have benefited from that and hopefully in time we will as well.
The Khan's have acted both swiftly and decisively to replace Marco Silva I haven't seen any praise from the usual suspects for them doing that,
The moaners would have been queuing up to post if they had dragged their heels.

"Swiftly and decisively" that's not what I'd describe this situation.

How come? I'd say they've done a good job if Arbeloa signs tomorrow or early next week, which is sounds like he will.

demeant0r

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June 13, 2026, 11:51:09 PM
1. We don't have a manager yet
2. Decisively would've been putting your foot down six months before the end of the contract. Marco was never realistically signing a new contract because if he was it would've been done last summer.
3. Swiftly and decisively would be describing how Bournemouth announced a replacement before the end of the season

cookieg

#6
June 14, 2026, 04:11:47 AM
If SK has been at fault over Silva leaving I think he was too trusting that he was going to sign a new contract. As said above as soon as we were safe he should have forced the issue and if Silva wasn't going to sign then put him on gardening leave.

Twig

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June 14, 2026, 09:05:52 AM
Quote from: C Block on June 13, 2026, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: I Ronic on June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PMI saw an interesting article on FB about his involvement in sport. He's a Cricket fan, not much of that in the States. His involvement in sport is more to do with him having something to do with his son. You can't fault a man for that. Tony appreciates the time they have together. The Jags have benefited from that and hopefully in time we will as well.
The Khan's have acted both swiftly and decisively to replace Marco Silva I haven't seen any praise from the usual suspects for them doing that,
The moaners would have been queuing up to post if they had dragged their heels.

Once again there is NO apostrophe in Khan's unless you are using the possessive singular (which would not make sense anyway). It's Khans with no apostrophe.

Having got that off my chest, I have to disagree that there has been swift and decisive action. For months prior to his departure it was very obvious indeed that there was clear risk that Marco would not sign a new contract. Did we have a plan in place? Clearly not. Even if Arbeloa signs, and right now he hasn't, that does not suggest fast and decisive to me, it suggests we waited passively until Marco left then trawled the available market.

And before you say anything I am emphatically not in the anti-Khan camp, I think they have been, and continue to be, excellent owners. I just do not agree with your claim.

Mickeyboro

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June 14, 2026, 10:03:23 AM
Why can't they take it as seriously as we do?

I Ronic

#9
June 14, 2026, 10:06:57 AM
Despite Tony saying he didn't think Marco would leave. Which personally I'm not sure I believe.
Someone would have been seeing who was available, who fitted the Club profile. If the press is to be believed and we're negotiating permanent deals for last seasons two loanies. Wouldn't at least the Chuks deal need to get the nod from the potential incoming manager?
 

LittleErn

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June 14, 2026, 10:17:21 AM
Quote from: Twig on June 14, 2026, 09:05:52 AM
Quote from: C Block on June 13, 2026, 09:36:23 PM
Quote from: I Ronic on June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PMI saw an interesting article on FB about his involvement in sport. He's a Cricket fan, not much of that in the States. His involvement in sport is more to do with him having something to do with his son. You can't fault a man for that. Tony appreciates the time they have together. The Jags have benefited from that and hopefully in time we will as well.
The Khan's have acted both swiftly and decisively to replace Marco Silva I haven't seen any praise from the usual suspects for them doing that,
The moaners would have been queuing up to post if they had dragged their heels.

Once again there is NO apostrophe in Khan's unless you are using the possessive singular (which would not make sense anyway). It's Khans with no apostrophe.

Having got that off my chest, I have to disagree that there has been swift and decisive action. For months prior to his departure it was very obvious indeed that there was clear risk that Marco would not sign a new contract. Did we have a plan in place? Clearly not. Even if Arbeloa signs, and right now he hasn't, that does not suggest fast and decisive to me, it suggests we waited passively until Marco left then trawled the available market.

And before you say anything I am emphatically not in the anti-Khan camp, I think they have been, and continue to be, excellent owners. I just do not agree with your claim.

You're so right Twig! About the apostrophe at least.... I also agree that the Khans have been excellent for the club (and seem to be working to a long-term plan).

alfie

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June 14, 2026, 10:40:41 AM
I can understand Tony thinking he was going to stay, by the fact only couple of weeks earlier Silva was saying they had met to discuss next season and they were all on the same page, that sounds to me like he was going to stay.
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The Old Count

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June 14, 2026, 11:57:17 AM
Quote from: Mickeyboro on June 14, 2026, 10:03:23 AMWhy can't they take it as seriously as we do?
Why would they take it seriously? They've only stuck a billion plus quid into the club and tried their hardest to make the club successful and sustainable. That's nowhere near serious enough.

HV71

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June 14, 2026, 12:48:06 PM
Quote from: The Old Count on June 14, 2026, 11:57:17 AM
Quote from: Mickeyboro on June 14, 2026, 10:03:23 AMWhy can't they take it as seriously as we do?
Why would they take it seriously? They've only stuck a billion plus quid into the club and tried their hardest to make the club successful and sustainable. That's nowhere near serious enough.

I totally agree with the sentiment of your response Old Count . My only quibble is ' they' . Shahid puts in the money ( albeit for his son's and the clubs benefit) I just get a little exasperated by the fact that they are not one entity - they are different people with individual strengths and weaknesses.

cookieg

#14
June 14, 2026, 01:02:15 PM
Quote from: alfie on June 14, 2026, 10:40:41 AMI can understand Tony thinking he was going to stay, by the fact only couple of weeks earlier Silva was saying they had met to discuss next season and they were all on the same page, that sounds to me like he was going to stay.

I can't help thinking that Silva was stringing us along to get the job Benfica job.

cookieg

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June 14, 2026, 01:03:18 PM
Quote from: HV71 on June 14, 2026, 12:48:06 PM
Quote from: The Old Count on June 14, 2026, 11:57:17 AM
Quote from: Mickeyboro on June 14, 2026, 10:03:23 AMWhy can't they take it as seriously as we do?
Why would they take it seriously? They've only stuck a billion plus quid into the club and tried their hardest to make the club successful and sustainable. That's nowhere near serious enough.

I totally agree with the sentiment of your response Old Count . My only quibble is ' they' . Shahid puts in the money ( albeit for his son's and the clubs benefit) I just get a little exasperated by the fact that they are not one entity - they are different people with individual strengths and weaknesses.


Just like any team then.

I Ronic

#16
June 14, 2026, 02:34:42 PM
Quote from: cookieg on June 14, 2026, 01:02:15 PM
Quote from: alfie on June 14, 2026, 10:40:41 AMI can understand Tony thinking he was going to stay, by the fact only couple of weeks earlier Silva was saying they had met to discuss next season and they were all on the same page, that sounds to me like he was going to stay.

I can't help thinking that Silva was stringing us along to get the job Benfica job.

Wasn't the Benfica job dependant on Jose going to Real and there was a doubt who was President?

cookieg

#17
June 14, 2026, 02:46:58 PM
I don't think it matters what the Khans do (no apostrophe 😂) as there will always be an element of our support who will criticise whatever they do, would prefer us to have given Silva a contract for life, prefer to be playing 4th division football etc. I'm sure if they sorted out the Hammy End loos nearly all could be forgiven.

I think they have learned a lot from early mistakes and but worked with the club's best interests at heart ensuring we are secure at CC for many years to come. I don't even think TK has been as high profile as he was.

Time will tell but I'm quite excited about Arbeloa coming in and what it could mean for our young players.

Woolly Mammoth

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June 14, 2026, 03:35:22 PM
Quote from: I Ronic on June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PMI saw an interesting article on FB about his involvement in sport. He's a Cricket fan, not much of that in the States. His involvement in sport is more to do with him having something to do with his son. You can't fault a man for that. Tony appreciates the time they have together. The Jags have benefited from that and hopefully in time we will as well.

You say he's a Cricket Fan " HOWZAT ".
Its not the man in the fight, it's the fight in the man.  🐘

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I Ronic

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June 14, 2026, 08:00:09 PM
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on June 14, 2026, 03:35:22 PM
Quote from: I Ronic on June 13, 2026, 08:57:38 PMI saw an interesting article on FB about his involvement in sport. He's a Cricket fan, not much of that in the States. His involvement in sport is more to do with him having something to do with his son. You can't fault a man for that. Tony appreciates the time they have together. The Jags have benefited from that and hopefully in time we will as well.

You say he's a Cricket Fan " HOWZAT ".

I looked it up on Googly!
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