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There was certainly mention that there would be obstacles to joining and that it shouldn't be taken for granted. At the time Spain in particular were seen as obstructive as they didn't want Catalonia thinking they too could go it alone and join the EU. But times have changed, and in the event of Brexit if it ever happens I suspect Barnier and co will be more receptive to Scotland joining the EU, if only to p!ss England off. This could throw up a further and greater border issue than N Ireland.

Tend to agree. Ralph's stock will have fallen this season given our position and performances. There was a mention on the BBC Gossip page in the last couple of weeks that Mourinho was linked with the Bayern job.

An opening for Ralph ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/50284272 On current showing I doubt he'd be in the running although depends on the reputation he's carved out for himself in Germany. (Reunion with Danny Rohl !)

Plus in the "one for the future" camp rather than the 'need for now'. If there's any truth in it.

Thinking of names from the past, anyone know what became of Andy Oldknow (Oldknough ? can't recall the spelling) ? He was at the the club briefly pre Administration before Lowe came back and then arrived with Cortese although left after a couple of months as NC took over more running of the club.

Plus the similar amount on Vestergaard.

Either of these two or Dave Jones and we might as well give up for the next couple of years. I still suspect the Everton bloke who came in earlier in the year being elevated to the role.

I can't see that happening, we were the high spot in an unremarkable managerial career, and I don't think he can point to an track record of signings here or elsewhere. Story strikes me as a crock of sh!t. The heading leads with the line that Jones wants to return as Sporting Director; I'm sure he would but doubtful that we'd share the enthusiasm. We couldn't be that daft could we ? Didn't Jones enjoy a good relationship with the Mail after his trial when he told the story of how Lowe visited the family to go on gardening leave ? Perhaps he has retained a contact there to float his name in such a fashion.

I've taken this from an earlier post:

Rupert Lowe was pilloried and crucified for less. Rupert would be an improvement on the current owner. That's how poor it has become. Whilst most people disagreed with Lowe at the very least he had a strategy and would from time to time be prepared to outline it.

Duplicate post.

Reed, Wilson, and Gao spring to mind as being culpable for our current predicament.

Players are weak , feeble, with no desire. This is the culmination of Les Reed's tenure at the club which has been going down the sh!tshoot since Koeman left. Poor appointments and poor recruitment. Have to feel sorry for Ralph having to cope with this squad. He probably wanted Augustin, but Les's protege Wilson, brings in Che Adams, now a bench warmer. CB, three years without a decent recruit. That said, some of RH's selections are baffling to say the least.

Either that, or an fall out with Ralph. Either way, might be best if he blurts it out, lances the boil, and the club can move on. Trouble is that yet again we can't move the players on.

Look on the bright side, at least we don't have to worry about conceding a last minute equaliser or winner.

Wonder if Gao is watching at home ?

Wonder if Gao is watching at home ?

Ditto.

This for me is the critical thing. Ralph has proved himself in Germany, we won't get a better option. I feel sorry for him, working with the Reed assembled backroom of Watson and Davies, and the sh!t squad. Above all the biggest problem is clearly Gao. Bet he can't wait to see the "passion" in the Championship.

I certainly don't.

... and bought Adams with the proceeds.

Les will find him a role in the FA.

Thought we had replaced him with another German bloke (who had previously worked with Rodger Schmidt somewhere).Whether he was the ideal appointment, or RH's choice is another matter.

Accrington Stanley truly are on the cusp of becoming a global force though. Don't think we should pillory the skates too much for this.

Trouble is that this has only been mooted by an internet post. Possibly just wishful thinking on the part of the poster.