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Post by Matt on Nov 6, 2024 10:52:14 GMT
I get the board are friends with Cal, but come on, this lad is making us a laughing stock now, not just on the pitch but off it, this can not continue. He even compares himself to Harry Bassett……, that says it all. He speaks like he is speaking to himself in the mirror and convincing himself he is the man. It’s cringey as hell. His interview last week was the most embarrassing and weird post match interview ever. Clearly trying to mock the fans that give him stick for his low level management skills. He is so clearly out of his depth and his way of replying is truly embarrassing and over the top Arrogant, I have never known a manager be so arrogant that has done absolutely nothing in any level of senior football, he has bad name for himself already and I know a lot of people in football that can not stand Callum and his arrogance and his truly over the top confidence in himself, people who are like that are just winging it, and it’s so clear to see, he has never done anything in senior football on any front in his career so far. The lad has never even kicked a football, so surly apart from managing kids he should have had a good CV that proves he can take this club further??? We are falling miles behind as a club, we should be further along now and out of this league, our appointment of Callum was a job for the boys appointment. Should never have happened. And it’s unfair on him as well, he would never turn it down through lack of experience, and why would he. The club have give him his dream job on a plate. But as a club we have done this and made the decision to put an under qualified manager in charge. His interviews make me want to jump through the screen and strangle him, he is so far up his own backside that I just don’t see where he goes from here. He is clearly massively struggling with the job in hand. He looks soooo under pressure that he is now putting on an act of defiance, it’s fake and making a joke of us. His interviews are literally him talking about him…… and how he wants to protect the players (protect them so much that he told us some individuals have been told in the changing rooms about there performance, this did not need to be said) and how he is used to being called names, and that fans have spat him and tried to get in the tunnel to him?.. I’ve not once heard this and most of us were talking about this last night, he wants the sympathy vote, no matter what the question, he goes back to talking about himself for 5minutes no matter what after every game, he is the most backed manager ever considering he has no decent level of football knowledge at senior level football, and now it is on show for us and everyone else to see, and we are being made to listen to his drivel every week, he is not the answer and never was, he is a fan living the dream like on the football manager game. The board have a duty of care to end this for him, this is not going to get better, and for our club you should be looking who we can bring in with the knowledge of these levels of football to get us where we need to be. We are in a rut right now and the club needs to freshen up before it’s too late. The players and tactics bought in by Callum are proof he is not the man for the job. Let’s get someone else in who can change our fortunes and we can all get behind us for the rest of the season. Don’t let it pitter out now. Cal is a northern prem manager at best, but with his attitude and arrogance I don’t think he will last anywhere too long. Send him packing with his beans on toast and a Mike Bassett DVD. He's not going anywhere, any scenario of him leaving only exists in your head. The Club is in the best hands on and off the pitch. |
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Post by noddy on Nov 6, 2024 11:15:29 GMT
I'd certainly disagree with your last point.
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Post by sealboy9 on Nov 6, 2024 11:33:32 GMT
I get the board are friends with Cal, but come on, this lad is making us a laughing stock now, not just on the pitch but off it, this can not continue. He even compares himself to Harry Bassett……, that says it all. He speaks like he is speaking to himself in the mirror and convincing himself he is the man. It’s cringey as hell. His interview last week was the most embarrassing and weird post match interview ever. Clearly trying to mock the fans that give him stick for his low level management skills. He is so clearly out of his depth and his way of replying is truly embarrassing and over the top Arrogant, I have never known a manager be so arrogant that has done absolutely nothing in any level of senior football, he has bad name for himself already and I know a lot of people in football that can not stand Callum and his arrogance and his truly over the top confidence in himself, people who are like that are just winging it, and it’s so clear to see, he has never done anything in senior football on any front in his career so far. The lad has never even kicked a football, so surly apart from managing kids he should have had a good CV that proves he can take this club further??? We are falling miles behind as a club, we should be further along now and out of this league, our appointment of Callum was a job for the boys appointment. Should never have happened. And it’s unfair on him as well, he would never turn it down through lack of experience, and why would he. The club have give him his dream job on a plate. But as a club we have done this and made the decision to put an under qualified manager in charge. His interviews make me want to jump through the screen and strangle him, he is so far up his own backside that I just don’t see where he goes from here. He is clearly massively struggling with the job in hand. He looks soooo under pressure that he is now putting on an act of defiance, it’s fake and making a joke of us. His interviews are literally him talking about him…… and how he wants to protect the players (protect them so much that he told us some individuals have been told in the changing rooms about there performance, this did not need to be said) and how he is used to being called names, and that fans have spat him and tried to get in the tunnel to him?.. I’ve not once heard this and most of us were talking about this last night, he wants the sympathy vote, no matter what the question, he goes back to talking about himself for 5minutes no matter what after every game, he is the most backed manager ever considering he has no decent level of football knowledge at senior level football, and now it is on show for us and everyone else to see, and we are being made to listen to his drivel every week, he is not the answer and never was, he is a fan living the dream like on the football manager game. The board have a duty of care to end this for him, this is not going to get better, and for our club you should be looking who we can bring in with the knowledge of these levels of football to get us where we need to be. We are in a rut right now and the club needs to freshen up before it’s too late. The players and tactics bought in by Callum are proof he is not the man for the job. Let’s get someone else in who can change our fortunes and we can all get behind us for the rest of the season. Don’t let it pitter out now. Cal is a northern prem manager at best, but with his attitude and arrogance I don’t think he will last anywhere too long. Send him packing with his beans on toast and a Mike Bassett DVD. He's not going anywhere, any scenario of him leaving only exists in your head. The Club is in the best hands on and off the pitch. And that’s why the club will not progress any time soon. 🤦🏽♂️ |
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Post by sealboy9 on Nov 6, 2024 11:35:25 GMT
I get the board are friends with Cal, but come on, this lad is making us a laughing stock now, not just on the pitch but off it, this can not continue. He even compares himself to Harry Bassett……, that says it all. He speaks like he is speaking to himself in the mirror and convincing himself he is the man. It’s cringey as hell. His interview last week was the most embarrassing and weird post match interview ever. Clearly trying to mock the fans that give him stick for his low level management skills. He is so clearly out of his depth and his way of replying is truly embarrassing and over the top Arrogant, I have never known a manager be so arrogant that has done absolutely nothing in any level of senior football, he has bad name for himself already and I know a lot of people in football that can not stand Callum and his arrogance and his truly over the top confidence in himself, people who are like that are just winging it, and it’s so clear to see, he has never done anything in senior football on any front in his career so far. The lad has never even kicked a football, so surly apart from managing kids he should have had a good CV that proves he can take this club further??? We are falling miles behind as a club, we should be further along now and out of this league, our appointment of Callum was a job for the boys appointment. Should never have happened. And it’s unfair on him as well, he would never turn it down through lack of experience, and why would he. The club have give him his dream job on a plate. But as a club we have done this and made the decision to put an under qualified manager in charge. His interviews make me want to jump through the screen and strangle him, he is so far up his own backside that I just don’t see where he goes from here. He is clearly massively struggling with the job in hand. He looks soooo under pressure that he is now putting on an act of defiance, it’s fake and making a joke of us. His interviews are literally him talking about him…… and how he wants to protect the players (protect them so much that he told us some individuals have been told in the changing rooms about there performance, this did not need to be said) and how he is used to being called names, and that fans have spat him and tried to get in the tunnel to him?.. I’ve not once heard this and most of us were talking about this last night, he wants the sympathy vote, no matter what the question, he goes back to talking about himself for 5minutes no matter what after every game, he is the most backed manager ever considering he has no decent level of football knowledge at senior level football, and now it is on show for us and everyone else to see, and we are being made to listen to his drivel every week, he is not the answer and never was, he is a fan living the dream like on the football manager game. The board have a duty of care to end this for him, this is not going to get better, and for our club you should be looking who we can bring in with the knowledge of these levels of football to get us where we need to be. We are in a rut right now and the club needs to freshen up before it’s too late. The players and tactics bought in by Callum are proof he is not the man for the job. Let’s get someone else in who can change our fortunes and we can all get behind us for the rest of the season. Don’t let it pitter out now. Cal is a northern prem manager at best, but with his attitude and arrogance I don’t think he will last anywhere too long. Send him packing with his beans on toast and a Mike Bassett DVD. Reading your post am I correct in thinking you don’t like the manager? Nothing to do with not liking him, I don’t know him. But it’s clear by his interviews he is struggling and so is the team. |
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Post by properblue87 on Nov 6, 2024 12:07:04 GMT
It’s actually quite evident that since we got rid of the jelly beans and chips at the ground we have got worse as a team. Best catering we ever had and we played our best football
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Post by picasso on Nov 6, 2024 14:22:29 GMT
Surely an early contender for the devachat Rant of the Season Award.
Only last week a senior player publicly backed Cal, whether that was in the script or sincere I couldn't tell you.
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Post by sealboy9 on Nov 6, 2024 14:44:42 GMT
Surely an early contender for the devachat Rant of the Season Award. Only last week a senior player publicly backed Cal, whether that was in the script or sincere I couldn't tell you. early contender??? Even Cal has said it’s been happening since last season. And it’s not a rant, just facts. |
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Post by jackblue7 on Nov 6, 2024 17:26:39 GMT
seaboy is spot on what he has posted,save are season before it's to late, The club needs to freshing things up now not later or it will be another 3 years down the drain
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Post by southernblue on Nov 6, 2024 17:41:03 GMT
Completely agree with you SB9 . . . No experience whatsoever of playing the game at any serious level, thinks that statistics and graphs win football matches. It’s quite clear that Callum’s forte is working with and along side youth/academy footballers but has no experience whatsoever of coaching/managing in a tough and uncompromising league ie NLN. Surely, with having the likes of Colin Woodthorpe and Kev Roberts around him, then they would offer advice and guidance throughout difficult periods or does Callum want it to be a completely One-man Show for the first team? Callum must be very aware that he is under strong scrutiny and that time doesn’t stop. He may be one person who thinks that tactics are a small white mint sweet, as methodology, strategy and genuine systems and awareness are a long way away. Two and a half years experience including finishing third place. We've had a bad month, which included a 3-0 demolition of Hereford the game before last, that's all. Get a grip people. |
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Post by jamescfc on Nov 6, 2024 17:43:32 GMT
Crisis Club Chester remain two points off the playoffs.
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Post by Lobster on Nov 6, 2024 17:43:33 GMT
I find the idea that the board won't sack him because they're mates with him ludicrous. Do people really think that? Come on!
Historically, we're pretty patient with managers and I prefer that approach myself to the impetuous hire and fire strategy of the likes of Watford and Chelsea. We've had 7 managers in nearly 15 years. Can't be many clubs who give their managers an average reign of more than two seasons. I do feel Calum is struggling but the backing of the board is reasonable.
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Post by vandycandy on Nov 6, 2024 17:46:00 GMT
He needs to wake up & smell the beans on toast.
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Post by Lobster on Nov 6, 2024 17:52:13 GMT
Completely agree with you SB9 . . . No experience whatsoever of playing the game at any serious level, thinks that statistics and graphs win football matches. It’s quite clear that Callum’s forte is working with and along side youth/academy footballers but has no experience whatsoever of coaching/managing in a tough and uncompromising league ie NLN. Surely, with having the likes of Colin Woodthorpe and Kev Roberts around him, then they would offer advice and guidance throughout difficult periods or does Callum want it to be a completely One-man Show for the first team? Callum must be very aware that he is under strong scrutiny and that time doesn’t stop. He may be one person who thinks that tactics are a small white mint sweet, as methodology, strategy and genuine systems and awareness are a long way away. Two and a half years experience including finishing third place. We've had a bad month, which included a 3-0 demolition of Hereford the game before last, that's all. Get a grip people. It's a bit more than a bad month. Our points per game since the beginning of 2024 has us in about 14th place. It's not good enough.
The Hereford game is the only win in the last six, and that's not including a limp FA Cup exit. There's no point bigging up that game when it's the anomaly. 5 points from 18 is relegation form.
We urgently need some wins.
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Post by hackett on Nov 6, 2024 19:06:41 GMT
Well you are some fan… just keep wanting us to stay as we are. It’s clear to see for anyone that understands football. The fans that have stopped coming are the ones that are fed up of this constant drivel after games of this guy who thinks he is the special on, with his weird cryptic messages about beans on toast, the pressure is killing him and the team. If you can’t see that then you must be on Football manager with him. I couldn’t give a single fuck if people stop going to be honest. Just don’t watch the interviews if they bother you so much. Why don’t you speak to him about your issues you seem really passionate about it (borderline obsession) He’s pretty easy to get hold of. Rather than unleashing your fury on here daily using different guises. This. I never watch an interview when we're in a poor patch, don't see the point, we know what we thinks happened from a supporters perspective why get more wound up, the 90 minutes is enough. We'll win Saturday and be a different story on here yet again. |
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Post by sealboy9 on Nov 6, 2024 19:35:18 GMT
I couldn’t give a single fuck if people stop going to be honest. Just don’t watch the interviews if they bother you so much. Why don’t you speak to him about your issues you seem really passionate about it (borderline obsession) He’s pretty easy to get hold of. Rather than unleashing your fury on here daily using different guises. This. I never watch an interview when we're in a poor patch, don't see the point, we know what we thinks happened from a supporters perspective why get more wound up, the 90 minutes is enough. We'll win Saturday and be a different story on here yet again. I want us to win but he still needs to go regardless. We are stuck in this division with him in charge. From fist pumping to beans on toast and spaghetti (never mind Mike Bassett)…. It needs to be done soon. |
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Post by jackblue7 on Nov 6, 2024 19:57:06 GMT
to right sack the football conman
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Post by inthestand on Nov 6, 2024 20:27:25 GMT
This. I never watch an interview when we're in a poor patch, don't see the point, we know what we thinks happened from a supporters perspective why get more wound up, the 90 minutes is enough. We'll win Saturday and be a different story on here yet again. I want us to win but he still needs to go regardless. We are stuck in this division with him in charge. From fist pumping to beans on toast and spaghetti (never mind Mike Bassett)…. It needs to be done soon. You do realise we are still only 4pts outside the playoffs |
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Post by trev on Nov 6, 2024 20:49:17 GMT
I find the idea that the board won't sack him because they're mates with him ludicrous. Do people really think that? Come on! Historically, we're pretty patient with managers and I prefer that approach myself to the impetuous hire and fire strategy of the likes of Watford and Chelsea. We've had 7 managers in nearly 15 years. Can't be many clubs who give their managers an average reign of more than two seasons. I do feel Calum is struggling but the backing of the board is reasonable. But alternatively, if the board had acted decisively in not allowing McCarthy to continue and spend a fortune on crap journeymen, perhaps the Club would not have faced an extinction level event and be relegated to where we are today? |
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Post by Lobster on Nov 6, 2024 21:01:54 GMT
I find the idea that the board won't sack him because they're mates with him ludicrous. Do people really think that? Come on! Historically, we're pretty patient with managers and I prefer that approach myself to the impetuous hire and fire strategy of the likes of Watford and Chelsea. We've had 7 managers in nearly 15 years. Can't be many clubs who give their managers an average reign of more than two seasons. I do feel Calum is struggling but the backing of the board is reasonable. But alternatively, if the board had acted decisively in not allowing McCarthy to continue and spend a fortune on crap journeymen, perhaps the Club would not have faced an extinction level event and be relegated to where we are today? Too lenient with McCarthy, and too impatient with Young. Every other manager we've got about right in my opinion. |
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Post by btb on Nov 6, 2024 21:08:59 GMT
I couldn’t give a single fuck if people stop going to be honest. Just don’t watch the interviews if they bother you so much. Why don’t you speak to him about your issues you seem really passionate about it (borderline obsession) He’s pretty easy to get hold of. Rather than unleashing your fury on here daily using different guises. This. I never watch an interview when we're in a poor patch, don't see the point, we know what we thinks happened from a supporters perspective why get more wound up, the 90 minutes is enough. We'll win Saturday and be a different story on here yet again. How hard can it be to do a neutral interview? Just talk about what worked and what didn’t. The game’s main talking points. Player selection and availability and moving forward. The problem with Cal’s interviews sometimes is he’s often responding to individuals whilst the rest of us have no clue and often no interest in what he’s talking about. Beans on toast. Mike Basset. And text messages off random lunatics for instance. For what it’s worth, last night’s interview is exactly what he should be doing. |
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Post by sealboy9 on Nov 6, 2024 21:25:35 GMT
I want us to win but he still needs to go regardless. We are stuck in this division with him in charge. From fist pumping to beans on toast and spaghetti (never mind Mike Bassett)…. It needs to be done soon. You do realise we are still only 4pts outside the playoffs We always are outside the play offs, we will do the same as last season. |
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Post by TheatreOfHate on Nov 6, 2024 22:21:11 GMT
War and peace was shorter than that.
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Post by inthestand on Nov 6, 2024 22:28:53 GMT
How many managers have we had since youngy..?….9?…10?….ten long years ago that was and we are still in the same position, so is changing the manager the solution.? Or is there more systematic problems?
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Post by Lobster on Nov 6, 2024 23:15:42 GMT
How many managers have we had since youngy..?….9?…10?….ten long years ago that was and we are still in the same position, so is changing the manager the solution.? Or is there more systematic problems? I've answered that question just a few posts up. Six (counting B&J as one appointment) which is actually not many in modern football teams considering Young departed over a decade ago. |
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Post by sunking on Nov 6, 2024 23:46:52 GMT
I want us to win but he still needs to go regardless. We are stuck in this division with him in charge. From fist pumping to beans on toast and spaghetti (never mind Mike Bassett)…. It needs to be done soon. You do realise we are still only 4pts outside the playoffs 4 points outside playoffs in November, sorry ain’t good enough. We’re very lucky nobody has took this league by the scruff of the neck so far and we still remain in the hunt. But we are just not good enough under Cal to mount a serious challenge. Got to agree with sealboy, and as ugly as it is Cal’s reign will remain hot topic on a game to game basis until , and if we do go on some dramatic winning streak. I also think Cal has been given far too long of a tenure given the results. For the record does anyone have the stats ie games in charge , win /draw /lose % for say all our managers since Neil Young? Burr, Bignot , McCarthy, Watson, , McIntyre (and anyone I’ve missed out). My guess is we’ve called for the head before of someone with win /points stats better than Cal. ( apologies in advance if somebody already has done stats, lot to read through in last few weeks). |
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Nov 7, 2024 0:29:32 GMT
Permanent managers only, and discounting any caretaker records of those who went on to become permanent:
Neil Young - 62.64% (182 games)
Calum McIntyre - 42.19% (128 games)
Anthony Johnson & Bernard Morley - 41.22% (131 games)
Steve Burr - 36% (125 games)
Steve Watson - 28% (25 games)
Jon McCarthy - 27.59% (58 games)
Marcus Bignot - 16.67% (36 games)
Win percentage only. Calum’s number of draws exceeds all the other managers but for the purposes of this specific “win percentage” table, the draws are the same as defeats.
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Post by tommyward on Nov 7, 2024 6:24:13 GMT
Permanent managers only, and discounting any caretaker records of those who went on to become permanent: Neil Young - 62.64% (182 games) Calum McIntyre - 42.19% (128 games) Anthony Johnson & Bernard Morley - 41.22% (131 games) Steve Burr - 36% (125 games) Steve Watson - 28% (25 games) Jon McCarthy - 27.59% (58 games) Marcus Bignot - 16.67% (36 games) Win percentage only. Calum’s number of draws exceeds all the other managers but for the purposes of this specific “win percentage” table, the draws are the same as defeats. Not bad for a young inexperienced manager, it would be madness to get rid of him now, the club and supporters need to get behind him, he is only going to get better the more experienced he gets. |
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Post by Frank Owen’s Paintbrush on Nov 7, 2024 7:40:29 GMT
Permanent managers only, and discounting any caretaker records of those who went on to become permanent: Neil Young - 62.64% (182 games) Calum McIntyre - 42.19% (128 games) Anthony Johnson & Bernard Morley - 41.22% (131 games) Steve Burr - 36% (125 games) Steve Watson - 28% (25 games) Jon McCarthy - 27.59% (58 games) Marcus Bignot - 16.67% (36 games) Win percentage only. Calum’s number of draws exceeds all the other managers but for the purposes of this specific “win percentage” table, the draws are the same as defeats. Not bad for a young inexperienced manager, it would be madness to get rid of him now, the club and supporters need to get behind him, he is only going to get better the more experienced he gets. On the flip side one could argue if Young got the sack with the record he had… As Lobster said, we were too hasty with Young. |
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Post by miltongraham on Nov 7, 2024 8:04:57 GMT
Permanent managers only, and discounting any caretaker records of those who went on to become permanent: Neil Young - 62.64% (182 games) Calum McIntyre - 42.19% (128 games) Anthony Johnson & Bernard Morley - 41.22% (131 games) Steve Burr - 36% (125 games) Steve Watson - 28% (25 games) Jon McCarthy - 27.59% (58 games) Marcus Bignot - 16.67% (36 games) Win percentage only. Calum’s number of draws exceeds all the other managers but for the purposes of this specific “win percentage” table, the draws are the same as defeats. Only minutely better than johnno and Bern , Its the style of football or lack of it thats killing most fans . |
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Post by johny9 on Nov 7, 2024 8:05:53 GMT
League record in 2024
P38 W13 D13 L12 F46 A35 pts 52
Failed to score in 17 games
Win % 34.2
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