Phil Parkinson

[Wreck Sam]

Originally Posted by redavid

We just cant keep changing managers like your socks , weve had enough of that this last few years , Give Him the the time to turn it round , There are people at the Club now who know whats needed .

My worry is that there may not be. I think the National League has been a shock to the system for those brought in to advise and prepare before PP's arrival. It does seem that the lack of pattern to our play is the result of too many conflicting ideas or uncertainty of how to fix what they are now seeing for themselves ? What may work and be a reasonable shout higher up the leagues may not be working for us ?

[Back of the Kop]

Originally Posted by Wreck Sam

My worry is that there may not be. I think the National League has been a shock to the system for those brought in to advise and prepare before PP's arrival. It does seem that the lack of pattern to our play is the result of too many conflicting ideas or uncertainty of how to fix what they are now seeing for themselves ? What may work and be a reasonable shout higher up the leagues may not be working for us ?

Shall we give them a bit longer than 3 months to get used to it or shall we just sack everyone and start again. The answer is in some of the points you make

Everyone needs time to adjust. This division is a conundrum at times. We've clearly gone for a model that will serve us for 3- 5 years and assumes 2 or 3 promotions so we don't have to keep ripping it up every season we go up the pyramid but everyone is taking time to adjust but I'm convinced they will get it right

[northwalian dragon]

Parkinson should have been appointed as soon as the takeover went through

He'd of had a few months to assess the squad, had a say on the retained list, gotten used to the league etc.

He'll get until at least February

[aussiejackoinsaudi]

Rumour in Australia is that there was a bit of a demonstration against Parkinson at the end of the match. Any truth?

[pricey]

Originally Posted by ruthinred

Jordan has scored 3 i think , marine , maidenhead , woking

Fair play to JD. He could well make double figures at this rate.

Our midfield has been, and remains, our major problem.

[Red Dragon Froomie]

Originally Posted by aussiejackoinsaudi

Rumour in Australia is that there was a bit of a demonstration against Parkinson at the end of the match. Any truth?

I was there, and I didn't see anything of that nature. The players were clapped off the pitch

[happyinsuicide]

When he signed I thought what a great signing and with the start to the season i was not to bothered about the form as we had a lot of tough games and needed time to gel but after hearing past players talk about his style of management I was very worried he seems to have no backbone whatsoever

[Cartman]

Originally Posted by davewilli

True, its futile, managers need to build teams. We may or may not, get a short term booster but then we go back to square one as the new manager starts the process again.

I asked the question the other day, I got no response so I guess there arent't any -
How many NL promoted clubs have changed manager mid season?

Lots of teams have replaced managers mid season and gone up the year after, including both the teams who went up last season, which is why Parkinson (or whoever) should have been brought in straight away after the takeover was finalised. We would have been far better prepared if we had

[DenbighRed]

Unless we're having a complete disaster and look like we'll miss the play-offs I'd give him the season. 13 league games is way to early to write a manager off for me.