[hardgums]

We've seen some fantastic performances recently. Dobby, Quigs, King, Whelan, Jones and Fitz, to name but a few. But let's not forget the real hero in all this - Cookie! What a job that fella has done.

[gordon_brittas]

Credit to the guy after the loss since Dagenham, we look a completely different team. Stuck to his principles and kept a settled side, something his predecessor never did when the chips were down.

This post has been edited by gordon_brittas: 26 November 2022 - 06:48 PM

[Blue5]

hardgums, on 26 November 2022 - 06:39 PM, said:

We've seen some fantastic performances recently. Dobby, Quigs, King, Whelan, Jones and Fitz, to name but a few. But let's not forget the real hero in all this - Cookie! What a job that fella has done.

You're reading my thoughts perfectly and certainly not on the back of this afternoon's win.

How critical is Paul Cook to the future success of our football club? Cookie is a leader and a winner and I said back in 2015 that the club would regret the day they pushed him out. The rest is history.

As fans, we are lucky to be in this position and so are the players and the board of directors.

There has been little in the way of transparency in terms of Paul Cook's contract but whatever the arrangement it is working well. Cookie looks to be in a much happier place than where he was when he first came back.

Given the amount of new shares that have been created in CFC2001, I reckon it would be a nice gesture for the club to gift him a decent shareholding providing there are no tax implications for either party.

This post has been edited by Blue5: 26 November 2022 - 07:54 PM

[Spireiteranger]

hardgums, on 26 November 2022 - 06:39 PM, said:

We've seen some fantastic performances recently. Dobby, Quigs, King, Whelan, Jones and Fitz, to name but a few. But let's not forget the real hero in all this - Cookie! What a job that fella has done.

Hilarious to scroll back 7/8 months and see people saying it was all down to Richardson
Cooks record speaks for itself. Incredible manager and we’re so lucky to have him

[OneDecentLester]

The change from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3 has been an absolute master stroke from Cookie. He knew we looked susceptible to counter attacks and having Jones protecting the back 4 and covering our full backs when they bomb on has been absolutely pivotal

I honestly think, keep Jones fit, we win the league. He’s immense.

[born in 1866]

Spireiteranger, on 26 November 2022 - 07:03 PM, said:

Hilarious to scroll back 7/8 months and see people saying it was all down to Richardson
Cooks record speaks for itself. Incredible manager and we’re so lucky to have him

Not forgetting the recruitment was all Mitch's

[dtp]

OneDecentLester, on 26 November 2022 - 07:04 PM, said:

The change from 4-2-3-1 to 4-3-3 has been an absolute master stroke from Cookie. He knew we looked susceptible to counter attacks and having Jones protecting the back 4 and covering our full backs when they bomb on has been absolutely pivotal

I honestly think, keep Jones fit, we win the league. He’s immense.

Have we gone 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1?

I agree about Jones though. He's been superb in the Mark Allott role and I now wonder who we've got that could replace him should he need a rest or get injured. Akinola, maybe, but he doesn't have that experienced head.

[OneDecentLester]

dtp, on 26 November 2022 - 07:40 PM, said:

Have we gone 4-3-3 or 4-1-4-1?

I agree about Jones though. He's been superb in the Mark Allott role and I now wonder who we've got that could replace him should he need a rest or get injured. Akinola, maybe, but he doesn't have that experienced head.

Both 4-3-3 / 4-1-4-1 the same thing really aren’t they depending on how you look at it!

I agree Akinola could do Jones job, but would he be as disciplined in literally just sitting there and breaking things up because there is obviously more to Tim’s game with his ability to drive with the ball, pace etc…

Jones is just perfect for that role, one of my favourite players in this side

[jack bauer]

hardgums, on 26 November 2022 - 06:39 PM, said:

We've seen some fantastic performances recently. Dobby, Quigs, King, Whelan, Jones and Fitz, to name but a few. But let's not forget the real hero in all this - Cookie! What a job that fella has done.

too right, his man management skills are to be admired, players who didn't start the season now key players because they remained motivated, DJ had a little wobble a few weeks back, lost his place and is now smack bang back in form. so glad ipswich didn't give him time to build success there, cos he's gonna do it here, this season? good chance, eventually, for sure.

[Spireiteboy155]

I don’t mind admitting that I was very sceptical about Cook’s return, due largely to his lack of experience with non league and that standard of player.
Happy to say that it appears I was wrong.

Assuming there’s no major injuries, we are starting to look very strong and consistent, scoring in every game and starting to get back to clean sheets too.
Long may it continue.

[Tha Knows...]

I wasn't sceptical about his return at all but I was concerned about the fragility of us defensively a month or more ago, and so presumably was he. He has utilised Jones superbly and brought in a good CB. Plus we have a more reliable keeper in Fitz (which may not have been planned) and Clements may be better defensively than Horton while still chipping in with goals.
We have seen improvement to a number of players under Cook - eg Quigley Mandeville Whelan Grimes Williams - and he has made very good signings across the pitch.
I now believe we can seriously challenge Notts and Wrexham for top spot!

[DOUGLAS JARDINE]

Blue5, on 26 November 2022 - 07:01 PM, said:

You're reading my thoughts perfectly and certainly not on the back of this afternoon's win.

How critical is Paul Cook to the future success of our football club? Cookie is a leader and a winner and I said back in 2015 that the club would regret the day they pushed him out. The rest is history.

As fans, we are lucky to be in this position and so are the players and the board of directors.

There has been little in the way of transparency in terms of Paul Cook's contract but whatever the arrangement it is working well. Cookie looks to be in a much happier place than where he was when he first came back.

Given the amount of new shares that have been created in CFC2001, I reckon it would be a nice gesture for the club to gift him a decent shareholding providing there are no tax implications for either party.

5 year contract

[LondonBlue]

DOUGLAS JARDINE, on 27 November 2022 - 11:24 AM, said:

5 year contract

Extend it.

[Trigger]

LondonBlue, on 27 November 2022 - 11:33 AM, said:

Extend it.

Cook could be to us what Coleman is to accy. Longterm stability. If we don't manage to go up this season but Wrexham and county do, God help the rest of the league next season if we can build on what we have

[gordon_brittas]

Trigger, on 27 November 2022 - 11:41 AM, said:

Cook could be to us what Coleman is to accy. Longterm stability. If we don't manage to go up this season but Wrexham and county do, God help the rest of the league next season if we can build on what we have

I personally don’t rate Notts at all and think promotion place two is there for the taking. Wrexham will probably buy up the top spot with a few ridiculous signings in the January window.

[Toddhopper.]

gordon_brittas, on 26 November 2022 - 06:47 PM, said:

Credit to the guy after the loss since Dagenham, we look a completely different team. Stuck to his principles and kept a settled side, something his predecessor never did when the chips were down.

Can you perhaps now see that your notorious breakdowns when we do badly are really unnecessary?

[clarevoyant.]

Blue5, on 26 November 2022 - 07:01 PM, said:

You're reading my thoughts perfectly and certainly not on the back of this afternoon's win.

How critical is Paul Cook to the future success of our football club? Cookie is a leader and a winner and I said back in 2015 that the club would regret the day they pushed him out. The rest is history.

As fans, we are lucky to be in this position and so are the players and the board of directors.

There has been little in the way of transparency in terms of Paul Cook's contract but whatever the arrangement it is working well. Cookie looks to be in a much happier place than where he was when he first came back.

Given the amount of new shares that have been created in CFC2001, I reckon it would be a nice gesture for the club to gift him a decent shareholding providing there are no tax implications for either party.

Totally agree with your last paragraph, specifically

[valemadness]

gordon_brittas, on 27 November 2022 - 11:48 AM, said:

I personally don’t rate Notts at all and think promotion place two is there for the taking. Wrexham will probably buy up the top spot with a few ridiculous signings in the January window.

They have absolutely zero need to wait for January. Wrexham no longer have their hands tied by the transfer window and can sign any player from any league like we can until the 3rd Thursday in March.

[LondonBlue]

DOUGLAS JARDINE, on 27 November 2022 - 11:24 AM, said:

5 year contract

Extend it.

[dim view]

Blue5, on 26 November 2022 - 07:01 PM, said:

You're reading my thoughts perfectly and certainly not on the back of this afternoon's win.

How critical is Paul Cook to the future success of our football club? Cookie is a leader and a winner and I said back in 2015 that the club would regret the day they pushed him out. The rest is history.

As fans, we are lucky to be in this position and so are the players and the board of directors.

There has been little in the way of transparency in terms of Paul Cook's contract but whatever the arrangement it is working well. Cookie looks to be in a much happier place than where he was when he first came back.

Given the amount of new shares that have been created in CFC2001, I reckon it would be a nice gesture for the club to gift him a decent shareholding providing there are no tax implications for either party.

Isn't the long term solution to have a Director Of Football?

Crooty was CEO of the Trust when it had a turnover of £40k. It now has a million quid turnover, not including the football club. In my opinion Cooky's commitment to the club is doing Crooty a big favour cos he doesn't need any managing, unlike the last one who should have been but wasn't.