foxes_rule1978 Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 How long have we been calling for him to start on a regular basis… it is hardly rocket science that he is decent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom27111 Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 That goal from Willian was Mahrezesque. Put the defender on his arse and a beautiful finish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQuik Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 41 minutes ago, FrankieADZ said: pretty sure stevie wonder would have got more right And he doesn't even know anything about football! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkenzo Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 52 minutes ago, MrsJohnMurphy said: imagine comparing Nathan Jones with Pearson I'm not sure it's as crazy as you seem to think? He did a great job at Luton twice, took them to heights they shouldn't have been anywhere near. Pearson's only success has been with us, as great as it was. Think he did okay at Soton before us and is doing alright at Bristol City but stunk at Derby and OHL. Unless you're one of these folk who like to draw in a PL winners medal to Pearson's achievements? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OntarioFox Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Stinky said: I'm not sure it's as crazy as you seem to think? He did a great job at Luton twice, took them to heights they shouldn't have been anywhere near. Pearson's only success has been with us, as great as it was. Think he did okay at Soton before us and is doing alright at Bristol City but stunk at Derby and OHL. Unless you're one of these folk who like to draw in a PL winners medal to Pearson's achievements? I don't think it's unfair, but perhaps a hard comparison to make unless there are other examples of the sort of squad-building Pearson has shown he's capable of in Jones' other roles as a manager. He's had time at Bristol City and they're looking a stronger side with each window, the loss of Semenyo aside. They have blown hot and cold this season but in the here and now they're now 9 unbeaten and playing great football. He's not had that sort of time to build with any other club he's been at. Give it another year and I really think they're going to be knocking on the door of the playoffs - they're turning into a good side. The Robins are definitely the best opportunity he's had to emulate the growth he built with Leicester since he left us. It still kind of baffles me why Jones jumped ship at Luton to go and join a relegation scrap, given how close he had come to 'doing a Pearson' at Kenilworth Road and getting a group of unfashionable players with a great engine and mentality to really punch far above their weight. It's realistic that the two teams could be swapping places come May, and Luton will be reaching new heights with players he brought in. Actually, that sounds kind of familiar. Edited 12 February 2023 by OntarioFox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsX Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 1 hour ago, Stinky said: Nathan Jones is a bit like Pearson isn't he Very good at one club he's had two stints at. Great championship manager. Sucked virtually everywhere else. Bit weird with the media Is that you on the left Stinky? Because that one was guaranteed to clear this particular room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bear Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 2 hours ago, Stinky said: Nathan Jones is a bit like Pearson isn't he Very good at one club he's had two stints at. Great championship manager. Sucked virtually everywhere else. Bit weird with the media Saw him described earlier as Bethlehem Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tom27111 Posted 12 February 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 12 February 2023 Nathan Jones is a lovely bloke. A genuinely nice guy. I did my Sports Journalism degree at the University of Bedfordshire (I know, what a shit uni), and had various encounters with Nathan. I first met him in the changing rooms at Kenilworth Road in 2016, the same night Vardy scored his screamer against Liverpool, I've told that story before. He was quite happy to have 15 journalism students ask him questions in the dressing room after the game, they were all pretty tame to be fair. I used my initiative and got press access to more Luton games and some MK Dons games. I've sat in press conferences with him and also had a one on one chat, plus interviewed Nick Owen, who was his chairman, and an even nicer man. Nathan was always amazing and welcoming. From the other managers I spoke to around that time, like Karl Robinson, he just seemed amazed to be where he was. Surprised he took the Saints job after Stoke didn't work out for him. It's like some managers suit a job. Darren Ferguson at Peterborough is the prime example! His downfall is that he probably doesn't believe in himself and he's too nice. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Fox Posted 12 February 2023 Author Share Posted 12 February 2023 Just finished watching all the games back from Saturday and the officials refs and VAR have had an absolute nightmare this weekend haven’t they. Almsot every game has had howlers, not just 50/50s gone the wrong way but genuine howlers. Penalties not awarded, offsides missed, ridiculous red card, goals disallowed. It’s truely amazing with VAR in place how bad they were across the board this weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom27111 Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 1 minute ago, Aus Fox said: Just finished watching all the games back from Saturday and the officials refs and VAR have had an absolute nightmare this weekend haven’t they. Almsot every game has had howlers, not just 50/50s gone the wrong way but genuine howlers. Penalties not awarded, offsides missed, ridiculous red card, goals disallowed. It’s truely amazing with VAR in place how bad they were across the board this weekend. Totally agree. I think it will improve under Howard Webb, but all we want as fans is consistency. This might be a controversial opinion, but I'm definitely pro VAR, with the caveat that it's consistant. So far it hasn't been. But we wouldn't have won the FA Cup without it There are so many things that in one game are missed, but in another are given. Baffling. And if there's an FA Cup game played at a non VAR stadium, don't use it in the replay at a VAR capable stadium. Thats moving goalposts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Fresh Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 5 hours ago, tom27111 said: Surprised he took the Saints job after Stoke didn't work out for him. His downfall is that he probably doesn't believe in himself and he's too nice. Surely this means he does believe in himself? That and probably a bad agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosbehFox Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 6 hours ago, The Bear said: Saw him described earlier as Bethlehem Brent He’s a devout Christian if you didn’t know too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandfox Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 5 hours ago, tom27111 said: Nathan Jones is a lovely bloke. A genuinely nice guy. I did my Sports Journalism degree at the University of Bedfordshire (I know, what a shit uni), and had various encounters with Nathan. I first met him in the changing rooms at Kenilworth Road in 2016, the same night Vardy scored his screamer against Liverpool, I've told that story before. He was quite happy to have 15 journalism students ask him questions in the dressing room after the game, they were all pretty tame to be fair. I used my initiative and got press access to more Luton games and some MK Dons games. I've sat in press conferences with him and also had a one on one chat, plus interviewed Nick Owen, who was his chairman, and an even nicer man. Nathan was always amazing and welcoming. From the other managers I spoke to around that time, like Karl Robinson, he just seemed amazed to be where he was. Surprised he took the Saints job after Stoke didn't work out for him. It's like some managers suit a job. Darren Ferguson at Peterborough is the prime example! His downfall is that he probably doesn't believe in himself and he's too nice. I'm not, how often is someone like him going to be offered a PL job. During his managerial career in the Championship his had averaged 1.37 points per game which is awful. Terrible appointment by Southampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samilktray Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 35 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said: Surely this means he does believe in himself? That and probably a bad agent. Doesn’t believe I himself but went on a weird rant in a press conference and referred to himself as the fittest man in the world, Infact that whole press conference probably dispels the theory of him not believing himself he is a strange man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unabomber Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 Absolute shambles from VAR yesterday. Just watching MOTD and that offside Brentford goal is a shocking incidence. They didn’t even check the second offside. What if that cost them the title. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoareyaaa Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 Leeds just played Man United about 3 days ago weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacamion Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 Watching MOTD this morning Wondering why Wolves need an away kit. It's not as if any other side in the league plays in the same colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turlo Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 would like to see the side on view of this but it looks like they've drawn the lines against the wrong Palace defender here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankieADZ Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 41 minutes ago, Unabomber said: Absolute shambles from VAR yesterday. Just watching MOTD and that offside Brentford goal is a shocking incidence. They didn’t even check the second offside. What if that cost them the title. its been reported the VAR official for that game, Lee Mason, forgot to draw the offside lines to say this weekend has been a shambles decision wise, is being quite light imo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkenzo Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 7 hours ago, OntarioFox said: I don't think it's unfair, but perhaps a hard comparison to make unless there are other examples of the sort of squad-building Pearson has shown he's capable of in Jones' other roles as a manager. He's had time at Bristol City and they're looking a stronger side with each window, the loss of Semenyo aside. They have blown hot and cold this season but in the here and now they're now 9 unbeaten and playing great football. He's not had that sort of time to build with any other club he's been at. Give it another year and I really think they're going to be knocking on the door of the playoffs - they're turning into a good side. The Robins are definitely the best opportunity he's had to emulate the growth he built with Leicester since he left us. It still kind of baffles me why Jones jumped ship at Luton to go and join a relegation scrap, given how close he had come to 'doing a Pearson' at Kenilworth Road and getting a group of unfashionable players with a great engine and mentality to really punch far above their weight. It's realistic that the two teams could be swapping places come May, and Luton will be reaching new heights with players he brought in. Actually, that sounds kind of familiar. I mean to be honest my original post wasn't so much about Pearson & Jones being on the same level as managers, but more about that they have some very interesting similarities when you look at how their careers have gone. But what he did at Luton can be compared to what Pearson did with us if you tone down the expectations of what was achievable at Luton. And how Jones failed at Stoke and seemingly Soton like Pearson has at a few clubs lately. Not sure if people are seeing my post as a slur at Pearson, it's not Just a level headed opinion. All the media stuff Pearson was caught up in we defend him because of what he did for us but few neutral fans understood him. I hear what Jones says at times and think WTF, like neutral fans do I assume, but I bet like us with Pearson, Luton fans understand him. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozartfox Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 1 hour ago, Unabomber said: Absolute shambles from VAR yesterday. Just watching MOTD and that offside Brentford goal is a shocking incidence. They didn’t even check the second offside. What if that cost them the title. That would be brilliant if they did lose the title by one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVIE B Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 35 minutes ago, Vacamion said: Watching MOTD this morning Wondering why Wolves need an away kit. It's not as if any other side in the league plays in the same colours. £££££££££ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 Leeds United Football Club · Dean Selley · · Kin hell. Karen Carney 4/1 for Leeds hotseat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmono84 Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 31 minutes ago, turlo said: would like to see the side on view of this but it looks like they've drawn the lines against the wrong Palace defender here I’m just as dubious for Barnes offside goal. The line looks to go through Davies’ shoulder and head!! Joke application. Worst officials in Europe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silebyfox_89 Posted 12 February 2023 Share Posted 12 February 2023 25 minutes ago, turlo said: would like to see the side on view of this but it looks like they've drawn the lines against the wrong Palace defender here If they have to draw lines then it isn't 'clear and obvious'. The offside rule was been so over complicated no-one knows right from wrong anymore. There's still are too much open interpretation of rules which leaves a greater chance for human error. Barnes goal was a similar situation yesterday took far too long and kills the pace of the game. VAR should be simplified and be similar to the NFL in a sense all goals are reviewed regardless but have a time limit on it, say 30 seconds? If a conclusion cannot be reached then the on field decision is final. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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