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  • Oh_Yoni_Boy
    Oh_Yoni_Boy Posts: 1,762
    Alwaysneil said:

    Personally while Russell did a lot of 'the same old rhetoric' there were flashes in there that made me like him a lot.

    He's got a well developed bull shit mode but he's also got a very amusing line going on under the regime radar.

    Or maybe I'm just an optimist.

    Yeah, he had the 'going forward' management bullshit locked down - but every now and then when his actual character broke through I liked him a lot. Good balance of professional and likeable, just hope he's not a soft touch.

    He also mentioned an "acceptable level of fitness" (or something like that) in pre-season, which may have been the thing we neglected most and cost us dearly this time last year.
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,075
    I think he's OK.

    I want him to create a them (owners and board) against us (players and fans) culture.

    Can that be done? It's a tightrope to walk but could work.

    He'll know the score once he sits down with Jacko/Hendo/Solly and go from there.

  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,762
    edited June 2016
    We will have a clearer picture as to what we can do when we see the squad he has built. This includes what players we keep. There are other factors like players wanting to leave, but surely we have to think about the season after next too. For me Watt's wages are clearly an issue, but he is a player who can repay the loss with a future transfer fee if Slade thinks he can work with him. No League One defender will be able to hold a hungry Watt. If we can cover a decent percentage of losses by selling Igor and JBG, we do have some players that are way above League One -Henderson (fitness questions) Solly (fitness questions here too), Bauer, Tex, Kashi, Cousins, Lookman, Watt. We also have some players we know are decent League One players as it currently stands -Pope, Fox, JJ, Harriot, Holmes-Dennis, Lennon - I think it is possible Sarr could be decent at that level too. I think we clearly can expect one or two of our youngsters to step up to the plate too.

    So with the right additions you can see a pathway to a successful season. There will of course be barriers to this happening - the owner being a major one. The list of above league one players is so above the level it is frightening and there is a spine there. But if we decimate waht we have, I smell disaster! Let's see what Slade does, and importantly, what he is allowed to do.
  • flyingkiwiDK
    flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,725
    edited June 2016
    Just watched the press conference. As others have said Slade comes across pretty well. I just hope the muppets running our club leave him to get on with Managing whilst backing him financially at the same time as its the only chance we have of a quick return to the Championship.
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,626
    Who was the fella sitting to Nightmeire's right?
  • flyingkiwiDK
    flyingkiwiDK Posts: 5,725
    Nug said:

    Who was the fella sitting to Nightmeire's right?

    Think it might be the new chief scout.
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,887
    edited June 2016
    Nug said:

    Who was the fella sitting to Nightmeire's right?

    Could have been David Joyes the finance man, this is new Chief Scout Steve Head;
    image
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,819
    There we go, we are only going to hire competent people who are bald. Anyone with hair is incompetent. (Nips off to shave head)
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,626
    Don't think it was either of those two. This is the bloke.

    image
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,887
    Perhaps it's the stand in Head of Comms then?

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  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,626
    RedChaser said:

    Perhaps it's the stand in Head of Comms then?

    I hope he's getting a decent day rate, might struggle after this placement
  • RedChaser
    RedChaser Posts: 19,887
    edited June 2016
    Nug said:

    RedChaser said:

    Perhaps it's the stand in Head of Comms then?

    I hope he's getting a decent day rate, might struggle after this placement
    Phil Dorwood is the Comms man, was here on a temp basis before Mel and reinstalled after she resigned but @Henry Irving should be able to confirm.
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,626
    RedChaser said:

    Nug said:

    RedChaser said:

    Perhaps it's the stand in Head of Comms then?

    I hope he's getting a decent day rate, might struggle after this placement
    Phil Dorwood is the Comms man, was here on a temp basis before Mel and reinstalled after she reigned but @Henry Irving should might be able to confirm.
    Looks like you're correct, experienced bloke, bet he's never come across anyone like Katrien in all his years in football.
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,819
    I thought I read that he had left as well. I googled it and got a CL thread welcoming him back and then announcing he left around 9 May.
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,819
    But the picture suggests otherwise as google images definitely has a Phil Dorward who looks exactly like that guy.
  • Fumbluff
    Fumbluff Posts: 10,138
    It's katriens 'interim' security guy whilst David Badjumper is on holiday
  • Alwaysneil
    Alwaysneil Posts: 13,819
    Maybe we should buy David Badjumper an XXXXXL protest shirt to wear for next season.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,375
    Nug said:

    Don't think it was either of those two. This is the bloke.

    image

    Praps he is working her with his feet on pedals...

    RD "They can see the strings you fools!!!!"
  • henrythecat
    henrythecat Posts: 479
    RedChaser said:

    Nug said:

    RedChaser said:

    Perhaps it's the stand in Head of Comms then?

    I hope he's getting a decent day rate, might struggle after this placement
    Phil Dorwood is the Comms man, was here on a temp basis before Mel and reinstalled after she resigned but @Henry Irving should be able to confirm.
    That is correct.
  • MuttleyCAFC
    MuttleyCAFC Posts: 47,762
    She has very square shoulders - a bit like a swimmer!

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  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,432
    edited June 2016
    Former Orient chairman on Slade

    http://m.newsshopper.co.uk/sport/14548384.Exclusive__Charlton_have_made_the_best_managerial_appointment__says_Russell_Slade___s_former_chairman/
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,075
    Nice words to hear.

    Wonder if he'll have more success in getting through to Roly than PV?

    Probably end up with the Darts moving from Ally Pally to the The Valley.
  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,916
    Sounds good - manager most important role in club, chief scout second. Crazy network experiment over and we know the douche looking to sell - I'm happy.
  • Redrobo
    Redrobo Posts: 11,334
    Stunning endorsement.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,141
    MuttleyCAFC said:

    She has very square shoulders - a bit like a swimmer!

    As much as I dislike her, squirrel face has a decent set.
  • Essex_Al
    Essex_Al Posts: 3,585
    ElfsborgAddick said:

    MuttleyCAFC said:

    She has very square shoulders - a bit like a swimmer!

    As much as I dislike her, squirrel face has a decent set.
    You know you would - if you could reach! :wink:
  • seth plum
    seth plum Posts: 53,448
    edited June 2016
    I like what Hearn says about fitness and Slade's work ethic.
    I do know he arrived at the Valley at 9am on Tuesday, which was earlier than Katrien.
  • Essex_Al
    Essex_Al Posts: 3,585
    I can't imagine Barry Hearn being easily pleased, so that is an amazing assessment.

    Slade seems to be a stickler for fitness, something we have definitely lacked over the past few seasons!
  • ricky_otto
    ricky_otto Posts: 22,600
    ElfsborgAddick said:

    MuttleyCAFC said:

    She has very square shoulders - a bit like a swimmer!

    As much as I dislike her, squirrel face has a decent set.
    That she has. If only she would piss off and take her decent set elsewhere.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,269
    Essex_Al said:

    I can't imagine Barry Hearn being easily pleased, so that is an amazing assessment.

    Slade seems to be a stickler for fitness, something we have definitely lacked over the past few seasons!

    Good manager and seems like a good guy.

    Steve Head seems like a good scout.

    Simon Clark, assume he is staying is a good coach.

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