[Zigsuk]

Cook must have been sent off more than all our other managers put together. In fact I can barely recall any other being sent off, although I expect it must have happened. James Rowe?
I'm not sure what I think about this. On the one hand not only should he be experienced enough for this not to happen so often, it could be argued that he should be setting an example.
On the other hand it could be said to show he cares and has passion.
What do others reckon?

[jack bauer]

last night he knew exactly what he was doing and that he would get sanctioned for it, i think he was making a bigger statement here to say that this performance by the referee was not acceptable and if that meant him getting trouble for it he as prepared to take it, dunno but that's my view of it.

[Blue5]

Zigsuk, on 20 September 2023 - 11:08 AM, said:

Cook must have been sent off more than all our other managers put together. In fact I can barely recall any other being sent off, although I expect it must have happened. James Rowe?
I'm not sure what I think about this. On the one hand not only should he be experienced enough for this not to happen so often, it could be argued that he should be setting an example.
On the other hand it could be said to show he cares and has passion.
What do others reckon?

Based on last night's performance by the referee, I reckon we get the Just Giving page up and running again to pay his fine and that we make all those aware that need to know exactly why we've done it.

[Voiceofjoe]

Did he do it to highlight how poor the Ref was, and maybe make the Ref review his future in game decisions ?

We did get theirs sent off post Cooks departure- did Cooks rant make the Ref bring out the Red card, instead maybe of just a Yellow, and maybe the Quigley winner would have been pulled back for a foul if Cook hadn’t had the Red. 🤔

[plannerj]

Cook’s place is on the touch line not in the stand. He knew he was dealing with a stupid referee but he was even more stupid in putting himself in a situation where he was dismissed. It’s far from the first time it’s happened and he was ridiculous.

[Sammy Spireite]

jack bauer, on 20 September 2023 - 11:18 AM, said:

last night he knew exactly what he was doing and that he would get sanctioned for it, i think he was making a bigger statement here to say that this performance by the referee was not acceptable and if that meant him getting trouble for it he as prepared to take it, dunno but that's my view of it.

I think he did it deliberately, too, but not to highlight any short-coming of the officials, but to crank up the atmosphere in the ground, it had gone a little flat after their equaliser.

He knew exactly what he was doing.

[Westbars Spireite]

Sammy Spireite, on 20 September 2023 - 12:00 PM, said:

I think he did it deliberately, too, but not to highlight any short-coming of the officials, but to crank up the atmosphere in the ground, it had gone a little flat after their equaliser.

He knew exactly what he was doing.

I agree. And it worked.

[HoneyTrippa]

Cook took one for the team last night to get the desired effect. Just shows how much passion, determination and commitment he has invested in the club, fans and getting us out of this league. Fair play to him .... i would rather see that kind of passion and enthusiasm than watching a silent Shezza lent up against the dug out with his hands in his pockets.

[frearsghost]

HoneyTrippa, on 20 September 2023 - 05:15 PM, said:

Cook took one for the team last night to get the desired effect. Just shows how much passion, determination and commitment he has invested in the club, fans and getting us out of this league. Fair play to him .... i would rather see that kind of passion and enthusiasm than watching a silent Shezza lent up against the dug out with his hands in his pockets.

I know what you mean although Shezza did get himself sent off at Charlton.

[Bluekent]

I love it. Passion. Pride. Sticking up for his players. Getting the crowd involved. I’d rather have cooks behaviour than a manager threatening to bite one of his own players noses off or a manager that’s slouched against the dug out with his hands in his pockets claiming the players aren’t listening to him the moment things go wrong.

Cook wont change either way, he admits he’s got a big gob and can’t help himself. 🤷🏽‍♂️😂

[warfey is a spireite]

So is that another 3 game ban? Or is it more?cookies got passion but not much use back of the stand is he??

[Mr Mercury]

warfey is a spireite, on 20 September 2023 - 08:48 PM, said:

So is that another 3 game ban? Or is it more?cookies got passion but not much use back of the stand is he??

I thought that the other week you wanted him in the stand?

[Bluekent]

warfey is a spireite, on 20 September 2023 - 08:48 PM, said:

So is that another 3 game ban? Or is it more?cookies got passion but not much use back of the stand is he??

I’m sure his best work will be done during the week and in the changing rooms warfey lad. He’ll have a fantastic view from top of west stand , mind.

[warfey is a spireite]

Mr Mercury, on 20 September 2023 - 08:53 PM, said:

I thought that the other week you wanted him in the stand?

No he's our manager ,some decisions are debateable ,but now again losing its ok but it's does happen quite often

[Blue95]

warfey is a spireite, on 20 September 2023 - 09:21 PM, said:

No he's our manager ,some decisions are debateable ,but now again losing its ok but it's does happen quite often

We’ve lost 1/10

[Wooden Spoon]

warfey is a spireite, on 20 September 2023 - 08:48 PM, said:

So is that another 3 game ban? Or is it more?cookies got passion but not much use back of the stand is he??

You wanted him sacked a month ago

[Sussex Spireite]

frearsghost, on 20 September 2023 - 05:20 PM, said:

I know what you mean although Shezza did get himself sent off at Charlton.

Is that the one where the Charlton defender punched the ball with both hands out for a corner?

[warfey is a spireite]

Wooden Spoon, on 21 September 2023 - 01:23 AM, said:

You wanted him sacked a month ago

That was last season when we'd not won in 9 games,just to clarify I don't want him sacked ,at all ,is that plain English for you.

[PontePete]

Blue95, on 21 September 2023 - 12:47 AM, said:

We’ve lost 1/10

I think Warfey's post is basically saying "it's okay to lose it now and again" i.e. re the cards PC keeps getting due to his outspoken nature/passion, but it's happening a bit often.

Rather than a reference to the team losing now and again.

[Snowflake McBedwetter]

Setting aside tribal loyalties re Cook. It's plain to see his histrionics are daft and counter productive. Tuesday night being a good example.

The Halifax manager was telling his players to cool it and not react to the ref, and our managers head was on the verge of popping whilst he gyrated and screamed and some of our players followed his lead.

You lead by example, and the example set was poor by our manager. Yes, we love his passion. But there's a time and a place. We lose a big player next time out and the manager is in the stands.