[The Peoples Champion]

In my very humble opinion I think that Paul's evident recent frustrations are all about the Summer and when he faced the facts that the budget he thought he would get never materialised.

Genuinly think the Manager knew we would do really well and compete but just needed one or two new additions to really 'balance the squad'.

Underneath, even taking into account the terrific performances we have produced I don't think he has got over it. He just seems a little bit more angry this season, maybe I am wrong its just the perception I get.

What I do worry is that although he is a top top bloke, if Gary Rowett even taking his connection to Birmingham can be highly thought off, it is pretty obvious that somebody in the near future will come knocking for his services.

I hope the caution we applied in the Summer does not end up costing us our Jewel!

[dim view]

The Peoples Champion, on 23 October 2014 - 08:05 AM, said:

Underneath, even taking into account the terrific performances we have produced I don't think he has got over it. He just seems a little bit more angry ...

.....I think he's more likely relieved. Signing Higdon is highly unlikely to have have resulted in such a fine start pointwise, and we wouldn't be seeing the beneficial effects on both Doyle and Armand of giving them a go. I'm hoping to hear something tonight of how the Board can now support him to achieve success.

[Bonnyman]

dim view, on 23 October 2014 - 08:20 AM, said:

.....I think he's more likely relieved. Signing Higdon is highly unlikely to have have resulted in such a fine start pointwise, and we wouldn't be seeing the beneficial effects on both Doyle and Armand of giving them a go. I'm hoping to hear something tonight of how the Board can now support him to achieve success.

Do you want me to edit your post , what exactly has our non scoring ivorian done?

This post has been edited by bonnyman: 23 October 2014 - 08:27 AM

[martatcross]

bonnyman, on 23 October 2014 - 08:26 AM, said:

Do you want me to edit your post , what exactly has our non scoring ivorian done?

Hes gone to Tranmere

[dim view]

bonnyman, on 23 October 2014 - 08:26 AM, said:

Do you want me to edit your post , what exactly has our non scoring ivorian done?

You wouldn't know, being a homer. Adams said in his first press conference for Tranmere that Armand had 'caused havoc' when he played against PV. Which he did, 'cos I saw it. So he's now out on loan at a League club, who I would have thought have been prepared to pay all his wages and play him, all to our benefit.

[The Peoples Champion]

dim view, on 23 October 2014 - 08:20 AM, said:

.....I think he's more likely relieved. Signing Higdon is highly unlikely to have have resulted in such a fine start pointwise, and we wouldn't be seeing the beneficial effects on both Doyle and Armand of giving them a go. I'm hoping to hear something tonight of how the Board can now support him to achieve success.

Higdon was one of many that PC would have looked at. I think there would have been a few targets that he would have liked.

Higdon was the one that created all the euphoria at the time, however I am sure there would have been others.

[dtp]

The Peoples Champion, on 23 October 2014 - 11:18 AM, said:

Higdon was one of many that PC would have looked at. I think there would have been a few targets that he would have liked.

Higdon was the one that created all the euphoria at the time, however I am sure there would have been others.

No doubt there were others but none of them has got 15 goals yet

[Spire-ite]

bonnyman, on 23 October 2014 - 08:26 AM, said:

Do you want me to edit your post , what exactly has our non scoring ivorian done?

Probably the same as Doyle this time last year!
As in not had a fair run in the team, which is understandable given Doyle's start.
I just think some people need to give Armand a break. Judge him after he's had at least half a dozen consecutive starts.

[Sabreman]

Spire-ite, on 23 October 2014 - 12:32 PM, said:

Probably the same as Doyle this time last year!
As in not had a fair run in the team, which is understandable given Doyle's start.
I just think some people need to give Armand a break. Judge him after he's had at least half a dozen consecutive starts.

I will judge him from what I do with every player, with my own eyes, they are telling me he isn't good enough. He isn't developing, his no show in the half an hour or so he got against the blunts told you everything. If you cannot look atleast a little interested in a local derby on a fantastic playing surface, infront of a full house whilst giving our opponents a footballing lesson something is wrong.
He is simply awful and Cooky knows it, whenever he plays or comes on our formation changes to our determent virtually every time, all I read about Armand is excuse after excuse. The simple truth is he is no where near good enough to be playing in our first eleven with the quality we have.

[Goku]

Cant disagree with that

[Spire-ite]

How many on here were saying the same about Doyle last season.....
Suddenly this season he's the hero.
I hope Armand starts smashing em in at Rovers.

[Sabreman]

Spire-ite, on 23 October 2014 - 04:08 PM, said:

How many on here were saying the same about Doyle last season.....
Suddenly this season he's the hero.
I hope Armand starts smashing em in at Rovers.

Doyle is light years ahead of Armand in ability and application, he will also run himself into the ground every single minute he is on the pitch. After five minutes Armand is dead on his feet, he should be as fit as a fiddle oozing hunger and desire to get on the pitch, it really is time for a reality check for some people.
As for Rovers I also hope he bangs them in, then maybe they might want him permanent.

[jonnythespireite]

dim view, on 23 October 2014 - 08:35 AM, said:

You wouldn't know, being a homer. Adams said in his first press conference for Tranmere that Armand had 'caused havoc' when he played against PV. Which he did, 'cos I saw it. So he's now out on loan at a League club, who I would have thought have been prepared to pay all his wages and play him, all to our benefit.

Great response. Haha.

[metallilad]

dtp, on 23 October 2014 - 11:55 AM, said:

No doubt there were others but none of them has got 15 goals yet

And may I ask. How do you know that we didn't look at Christiano Ronaldo?

[boot]

Sabreman, on 23 October 2014 - 04:01 PM, said:

I will judge him from what I do with every player, with my own eyes, they are telling me he isn't good enough. He isn't developing, his no show in the half an hour or so he got against the blunts told you everything. If you cannot look atleast a little interested in a local derby on a fantastic playing surface, infront of a full house whilst giving our opponents a footballing lesson something is wrong.
He is simply awful and Cooky knows it, whenever he plays or comes on our formation changes to our determent virtually every time, all I read about Armand is excuse after excuse. The simple truth is he is no where near good enough to be playing in our first eleven with the quality we have.

That's not what Cook said tonight. He said that he had only been able to give him 38 minutes of football in the last few weeks and that was no good - you couldn't expect him to come on and look sharp. He expects a massive improvement if he gets pitch time and made reference to his performance at Port Vale. We'll see !