Crazy Diamond Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 You have to love the way they think Neil Warnock will come to their aid after turning down the Forest job. Warnock said after leaving Leeds that he wanted to get a job as the man between the owners and the manager, helping the owners understand English football and aiding the manager at the same time. Imagine that at Fratton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 sportingintelligence @sportingintel Clubs in 'Big 5' divs spent €12.5bn on transfers since 2008. Those who've RECEIVED most: Spurs http://www.football-observatory.com/IMG/pdf/wp68_eng.pdf … pic.twitter.com/T7gxd3oHcl The problem the skates had, was that for all those player sales, they had never actually paid anything for them in the first instance, so the were just passing money through the club, laundry style. I think the Glen Johnson/Crouch scenario is a good example. staggering to think that so much could 'wash' through a tinpot outfit like pompey, though even Roman Dubov went on the record to state 'over half a billion pounds went through the club and there is nothing to show for it'. Old arry and storrie really did a number on them whilst pulling in their 5-10% commission fees on player signings and sales! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 i notice on the message board they are thinking of ways to avoid compensation, not like Pompey to do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Phoenix clubs worth making a note of - AFC Wimbledon (nine years from the Combined Counties League to Football League), Chester FC (three years from Northern Division One to Conference), Aldershot (small club, took them 16 years to reach the League) and I'm pretty sure Darlington 1883 will be in the Conference quite soon and knocking on the door of the League. They'd have been so much better off starting from scratch. Um, Newport County AFC? 21 years from bankruptcy when bottom of the Conference in 1988/89 to a glorious return to the Football League at the start of this season. TWENTY-ONE BLOODY YEARS! Long enough for me to move to Southampton as a student in 1991 and now have been a Saints fan longer than I supported the original Newport County for. Oh, and guess who the Skates are playing on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Somebody taunted them last season with "your sons will wear our shirts". A lot of truth in that (along with Man U, Liverpool etc). A 50 something Pompey fan from Fratton won't switch but teenagers from Locks Heath, maybe even Fareham will. Newport's sports shops were stocking Cardiff City shirts within 5 years. Some people even went across to the dark side. Not me, guv, I found the nearest top division side and found a Uni course to go to there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsdinho Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Its times like this when the blue few share holders must realise they have about as much say in running the club as a Ukrainian soldier has in making decision in the Crimea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Um, Newport County AFC? 21 years from bankruptcy when bottom of the Conference in 1988/89 to a glorious return to the Football League at the start of this season. TWENTY-ONE BLOODY YEARS! Long enough for me to move to Southampton as a student in 1991 and now have been a Saints fan longer than I supported the original Newport County for. Oh, and guess who the Skates are playing on Saturday? Yeah them as well I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Oh, and guess who the Skates are playing on Saturday? I dunno - Plymouth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Nice of Brentford to recall Toumani Diagouraga's from his loan spell with the skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 i notice on the message board they are thinking of ways to avoid compensation, not like Pompey to do that One of the thicker on the News site called 2pinthepound is stating that if they get relegated from the FL then they will avoid FL sanctions and be able to buy players again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirral saint Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 “Following the final whistle, travelling Blues fans chanted ‘Barker out’ to make their feelings known.” “Chairman Iain McInnes and fellow board member Ashley Brown were present in the Spotland stands to witness the highly-vocal reaction.”Really? The bestest giving a highly-vocal reaction? Surely not! They don’t do things like that! Do they? Barker:- “I am not everybody’s cup of tea, so what – it’s not the end of the world.” Please, please keep him Skates. I’m liking him more every day!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Nice of Brentford to recall Toumani Diagouraga's from his loan spell with the skates. Fantastic. Last night's captain jumps ship! The meltdown has spread to the core! They're in utter disarray. I'd love to be watching Champagne Iain right now! I've just decided to cough up my £5 again as I reckon I will need more than three posts a day here for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Not so Mild Mannered Caretaker 2:15 PM on 26/03/2014 I sold my bl**dy car .. and used up most of my savings to get shares for me and my family... And stood outside the High Court in tears the day we were saved.. You are NOT bigger than us fans... or PFC.. Mr Barker. GET OUT OF OUR CLUB. Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Diamond Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Not so Mild Mannered Caretaker 2:15 PM on 26/03/2014 I sold my bl**dy car .. and used up most of my savings to get shares for me and my family... And stood outside the High Court in tears the day we were saved.. You are NOT bigger than us fans... or PFC.. Mr Barker. GET OUT OF OUR CLUB. Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! F*ck me, he must really hate his family to buy them that sh*t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so22saint Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Not so Mild Mannered Caretaker 2:15 PM on 26/03/2014 I sold my bl**dy car .. and used up most of my savings to get shares for me and my family... And stood outside the High Court in tears the day we were saved.. You are NOT bigger than us fans... or PFC.. Mr Barker. GET OUT OF OUR CLUB. Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! Bloody hell, get a sense of perspective! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Not so Mild Mannered Caretaker 2:15 PM on 26/03/2014 I sold my bl**dy car .. and used up most of my savings to get shares for me and my family... And stood outside the High Court in tears the day we were saved.. You are NOT bigger than us fans... or PFC.. Mr Barker. GET OUT OF OUR CLUB. Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! :lol:lol:lol:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holepuncture Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Nice of Brentford to recall Toumani Diagouraga's from his loan spell with the skates. Fantastic. Last night's captain jumps ship! The meltdown has spread to the core! They're in utter disarray. I'd love to be watching Champagne Iain right now! I've just decided to cough up my £5 again as I reckon I will need more than three posts a day here for a while! poor old Champagne Iain has been struck down by an appalling hangover all of a sudden! Not so Mild Mannered Caretaker 2:15 PM on 26/03/2014 I sold my bl**dy car .. and used up most of my savings to get shares for me and my family... And stood outside the High Court in tears the day we were saved.. You are NOT bigger than us fans... or PFC.. Mr Barker. GET OUT OF OUR CLUB. Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! Absolute GOLD, thank you skates and thank you Mr Barker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 One of the thicker on the News site called 2pinthepound is stating that if they get relegated from the FL then they will avoid FL sanctions and be able to buy players again... Got to be someone from here with a name and subject matter like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Neil Allen @pn_neil_allen Barker position to be discussed by #Pompey this evening. http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/barker-position-to-be-discussed-by-pompey-1-5961634 … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Looks like they're getting ready to pull the trigger... http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/pompey/barker-position-to-be-discussed-by-pompey-1-5961634 Bet Whittingham is having a damn good chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysstuff Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 People power that's what a fan owned club is all about innit. Guess he's a dead man walking now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Keith Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaase done sack him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigShadow Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 And who do they think will save them? They are throwing out names like Warnock, Mackay and Holloway. I'm sure they can't wait to get down to Fatpipes to chase a lost cause for 7 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 And who do they think will save them? They are throwing out names like Warnock, Mackay and Holloway. I'm sure they can't wait to get down to Fatpipes to chase a lost cause for 7 games. The only guy crazy enough would have been Martin Allen.... and he's gone back to Barnet for another spell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 http://fansonline.net/portsmouth/mb/view.php?id=542520 Pray for Barker Lol, the bloke abused was "one of the most passionate I've ever seen". He must be off the Richter scale of fan hood. The bestest of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 I've just decided to cough up my £5 again as I reckon I will need more than three posts a day here for a while! I think you'll find it's good value, and laughter is very good for getting air into the lungs and de-stressing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintIT Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaase done sack him Yep. Don't get anyone better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clapham Saint Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 And who do they think will save them? They are throwing out names like Warnock, Mackay and Holloway. I'm sure they can't wait to get down to Fatpipes to chase a lost cause for 7 games. If I were them I'd get Fergie out of retirement until the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyboy Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 JOBSITE AD - Temporary role as caretaker hero. Possible Opportunity. Chance for really poor manager to come in, to have no effect, but to take responsibility for a couple of scratchy results that will keep a team in the football league. The successful candidate will be expected to have a track history three divisions higher and no self respect - they will also be asked to rebuild quite badly in the summer, while pretending they knew nothing about the finances, and moaning about lack of funds. They will also be responsible for delusional press conferences and be expected to work to a standard media template regarding fans, the club, performances, and the rewriting of history as it happens. After a short trial period as a hero the candidate is likely to be abused both verbally and physically, there may be a request for the inevitable payoff to be deferred at this time too. Wages will be much higher than elsewhere, but there is a pretty good chance the lucky winner won't actually get them. This is a prestigious role working with some of the best fans, the most experienced management structures in world sport, and with no real budget limitations of any sort. It's nothing to do with property developers at all. So if you think you have what it takes to revive the sleepiest giant ever, send your CV, wrapped around a bottle of pre-2000 Bollinger, to Mr McInnes, The Fortress Fatpipes Harbourdome, Debt Lane, Delusionton, Portsea, P1 K3Y. These contracts tend to run for about seven months, three of which will be unpaid. Those who fail to attach a stamp will be looked upon favourably. If you are still owed money from your last stint in this role, you need not apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 26 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 26 March, 2014 JOBSITE AD - Temporary role as caretaker hero. Possible Opportunity. Chance for really poor manager to come in, to have no effect, but to take responsibility for a couple of scratchy results that will keep a team in the football league. The successful candidate will be expected to have a track history three divisions higher and no self respect - they will also be asked to rebuild quite badly in the summer, while pretending they knew nothing about the finances, and moaning about lack of funds. They will also be responsible for delusional press conferences and be expected to work to a standard media template regarding fans, the club, performances, and the rewriting of history as it happens. After a short trial period as a hero the candidate is likely to be abused both verbally and physically, there may be a request for the inevitable payoff to be deferred at this time too. Wages will be much higher than elsewhere, but there is a pretty good chance the lucky winner won't actually get them. This is a prestigious role working with some of the best fans, the most experienced management structures in world sport, and with no real budget limitations of any sort. It's nothing to do with property developers at all. So if you think you have what it takes to revive the sleepiest giant ever, send your CV, wrapped around a bottle of pre-2000 Bollinger, to Mr McInnes, The Fortress Fatpipes Harbourdome, Debt Lane, Delusionton, Portsea, P1 K3Y. These contracts tend to run for about seven months, three of which will be unpaid. Those who fail to attach a stamp will be looked upon favourably. If you are still owed money from your last stint in this role, you need not apply. Love the post code Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suewhistle Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Perhaps you should put that up on Universal Job Match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 JOBSITE AD - Temporary role as caretaker hero. Possible Opportunity. Chance for really poor manager to come in, to have no effect, but to take responsibility for a couple of scratchy results that will keep a team in the football league. The successful candidate will be expected to have a track history three divisions higher and no self respect - they will also be asked to rebuild quite badly in the summer, while pretending they knew nothing about the finances, and moaning about lack of funds. They will also be responsible for delusional press conferences and be expected to work to a standard media template regarding fans, the club, performances, and the rewriting of history as it happens. After a short trial period as a hero the candidate is likely to be abused both verbally and physically, there may be a request for the inevitable payoff to be deferred at this time too. Wages will be much higher than elsewhere, but there is a pretty good chance the lucky winner won't actually get them. This is a prestigious role working with some of the best fans, the most experienced management structures in world sport, and with no real budget limitations of any sort. It's nothing to do with property developers at all. So if you think you have what it takes to revive the sleepiest giant ever, send your CV, wrapped around a bottle of pre-2000 Bollinger, to Mr McInnes, The Fortress Fatpipes Harbourdome, Debt Lane, Delusionton, Portsea, P1 K3Y. These contracts tend to run for about seven months, three of which will be unpaid. Those who fail to attach a stamp will be looked upon favourably. If you are still owed money from your last stint in this role, you need not apply. sounds like Appleton will fit the bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaempty Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 "@alex_crook: Just waiting for confirmation Barker has gone but looks likely #pompey will name their 3rd manager of the season" Shame. The new manger effect will probably be enough to see them safe. Although, it never really materialised with their previous two managers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 JOBSITE AD - Temporary role as caretaker hero. Possible Opportunity. Chance for really poor manager to come in, to have no effect, but to take responsibility for a couple of scratchy results that will keep a team in the football league. The successful candidate will be expected to have a track history three divisions higher and no self respect - they will also be asked to rebuild quite badly in the summer, while pretending they knew nothing about the finances, and moaning about lack of funds. They will also be responsible for delusional press conferences and be expected to work to a standard media template regarding fans, the club, performances, and the rewriting of history as it happens. After a short trial period as a hero the candidate is likely to be abused both verbally and physically, there may be a request for the inevitable payoff to be deferred at this time too. Wages will be much higher than elsewhere, but there is a pretty good chance the lucky winner won't actually get them. This is a prestigious role working with some of the best fans, the most experienced management structures in world sport, and with no real budget limitations of any sort. It's nothing to do with property developers at all. So if you think you have what it takes to revive the sleepiest giant ever, send your CV, wrapped around a bottle of pre-2000 Bollinger, to Mr McInnes, The Fortress Fatpipes Harbourdome, Debt Lane, Delusionton, Portsea, P1 K3Y. These contracts tend to run for about seven months, three of which will be unpaid. Those who fail to attach a stamp will be looked upon favourably. If you are still owed money from your last stint in this role, you need not apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 The emergency loan window closes tomorrow at 5. They are looking to strengthen up front. It is going to be hard to. Do that as well as a manager. I assume Awford will be caretaker. He will do enough to keep them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 **** me what a mess compare them with Exeter the other fan owned club who are well run and stable it's like chalk and cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints foreva Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Some saying on Twitter that Steve Clarridge and Andy Awford will be in charge until the end of the season. Please happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Pompey fans on FB saying he's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 26 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 26 March, 2014 This is like Crossroads - a soap programme that was so awful it was compulsive viewing. Can someone post the link to the McInnes/Barker presser, I am going to watch it again when the news comes through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Ronnie's gone:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey-deacons-left-nut Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Jahahaha Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biondani Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Ronnie's gone:D Any press release yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurkster Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Neil Allen @pn_neil_allen 4m Have been told that Barker has not - I repeat not - yet been sacked as some are claiming. Still in #Pompey role at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 sounds like Appleton will fit the bill They actually paid his wages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 You know it's over for Barker when the portsmyth factory starts churning out stories designed to damage him. Did he really shrug off a fan's criticism with, 'you've been relegated before' or start rucking with people in the family section in front of kids? I can spot a PR campaign when I see one. But now these facts are out there amongst the simple people, he's had it. As for his coaching and people skills... Every time we think we’ve solved a problem and moved on to a different problem, the other problem crops back up again because of the mental capacity to take the information on board Meaning, the players are thick. While he is a dead man walking, nutjobs everywhere need to calm down. If Northampton cannot defend a lead against ten men they have the stench of relegation all over them, and there are about another three teams in that same smelly boat. pompey just need to scrape about two results and the greatest of all great escapes will be complete and written into the history books as a plucky win against all odds. How difficult can it be to score two goals down the bottom of that division? They will beat someone, the quality down there is appalling. And that's why I still believe that they will retain their league status. As if that is a victory! In the meantime, enjoy the ride. I only hope you are wrong ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintmatt Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?t=242527 Brighton view on all things skate. Worth reading posts over last 24 hours, remarkably similar to here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Neil Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 He isn't going quietly! http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/man-arrested-after-four-hour-siege-at-portsmouth-house-1-5955352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctoroncall Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 Some saying on Twitter that Steve Clarridge and Andy Awford will be in charge until the end of the season. Please happen... No wins in five the last time Awford was caretaker. Love the ad Rallyboy, great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzhugh Fella Posted 26 March, 2014 Author Share Posted 26 March, 2014 thanks I have just watched it again. Ricky Gervais could have written "The Office" after watching that. Just watching the body language is fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 26 March, 2014 Share Posted 26 March, 2014 http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?t=242527 Brighton view on all things skate. Worth reading posts over last 24 hours, remarkably similar to here! We should reach out to them and do a temporary poster exchange. Glad we aren't the only ones who see them for what they are! Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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