TangerinePeel
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Quite an emotional watch this, a clip from some documentary he's done with Sky. Will have to give the full thing a spin on youtube:
Fantastic that.
I know a lot of people don't like the guy but I'm not one of them. I cannot dislike someone that gave us so much. We were lucky to have him.
Same mentality that doesn't want a stand named after a WC winner because he was a crap manager.Fantastic that.
I know a lot of people don't like the guy but I'm not one of them. I cannot dislike someone that gave us so much. We were lucky to have him.
I’d of had Ollie back like a shot but wouldn’t name a stand after a manager, who signed all his mates on expensive deals took us down and sued us for the last bit of cash we had.Same mentality that doesn't want a stand named after a WC winner because he was a crap manager.
A link that didn't go anywhere didn't give me goosebumps sadly. Just made me angry.I defy anyone not to have goosebumps after watching this !!
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blackpool v bristol city 2010
Checked and its a working link Mr AngryA link that didn't go anywhere didn't give me goosebumps sadly. Just made me angry.
They were both standalone in their own respective ways.As you say, I certainly can't dislike him MAC but he was no King Billy.
He's certainly my generation's King Billy.As you say, I certainly can't dislike him MAC but he was no King Billy.
I've said this before, but he was in a job and would want a job after his time with us. I doubt it would go down well with potential employers if he was capable of slagging them off once in the job. Yes, perhaps a bit OTT from him, but I can understand it.He's certainly my generation's King Billy.
Shame he's tarnished that a bit with comments surrounding the Oystons and all that after his tenure. Can't say I hold it against him that much though, what he did for us far outweighs stupid remarks.
I’ve always thought that in a strange way it was the Os lack of any real interest in the club that enable Ollie to manage in the way he did and subsequently achieve what he did so I can understand why he showed loyalty to KO. From his POV the were good employers. Maybe would have been better to say nothing, but thats not his style and doesn’t for me, detract from his achievements.I've said this before, but he was in a job and would want a job after his time with us. I doubt it would go down well with potential employers if he was capable of slagging them off once in the job. Yes, perhaps a bit OTT from him, but I can understand it.
Billy was great but Ollie was on another level.As you say, I certainly can't dislike him MAC but he was no King Billy.
I loved Billy's passion and interaction with us, but in football terms and the passion it generated before,during and after matches, I agree herts, Ollie was on a different level.Billy was great but Ollie was on another level.
Of course I don’t think many would suggest a return but nothing wrong with reminiscing about that era from time to time.Thanks to Ollie for that season & his time here. But that was a moment where all the stars aligned & impossible to recreate. We must move on without him.
Fair point, but likewise how many praised the Oystons? yep, none to my knowledge, but Ollie did, when he would have been better keeping his gob shut.Name a manager who's criticised the Oystons after leaving?
None have, Billy didn't.
They don’t because it would affect their future job chances.Name a manager who's criticised the Oystons after leaving?
None have, Billy didn't.
Name a manager who's praised them though Lytham . That's the more pertinent question. Loved his brand of football but that did it for me sadly.Name a manager who's criticised the Oystons after leaving?
None have, Billy didn't.
That is spot on. By creating and us and them mentality IH used it and channeled all that into an attitude on the pitch, a sort of 'sod it, we'll show the bastards'. He learned how to use circumstances to his advantage. That's why he was a genius, to turn 6-7/10 players into a 9/10 team is sheer brilliance.I’ve always thought that in a strange way it was the Os lack of any real interest in the club that enable Ollie to manage in the way he did and subsequently achieve what he did so I can understand why he showed loyalty to KO. From his POV the were good employers. Maybe would have been better to say nothing, but thats not his style and doesn’t for me, detract from his achievements.
Realistically, what advantage would IH gain by slagging them off? More importantly what would we gain?Name a manager who's praised them though Lytham . That's the more pertinent question. Loved his brand of football but that did it for me sadly.
It's not pertinent though, you're splitting hairs to cling on to your bias.Name a manager who's praised them though Lytham . That's the more pertinent question. Loved his brand of football but that did it for me sadly.
Can’t argue with that.Ollie was and remains a legend.
Well on that basis I could say precisely the same of you! I'm not clinging to anything really, it's a firm opinion. He proper pissed me off with his pro Oyston stance, simple as that. Four and a half years of boycotting something that has been a central part of my life, only for him to say that and happily repeat it. No thanks.It's not pertinent though, you're splitting hairs to cling on to your bias.
I think every manager we’ve had since has suffered by comparison. We know they won’t be able to replicate that time but we can’t help making the comparison, and wishing. Even now the football is still fresh in the minds of everyone who watched us play.Holloway was brilliant. Complete day and night to how it is now.
Up to you innit, the only people you should be angry with are the Oystons.Well on that basis I could say precisely the same of you! I'm not clinging to anything really, it's a firm opinion. He proper pissed me off with his pro Oyston stance, simple as that. Four and a half years of boycotting something that has been a central part of my life, only for him to say that and happily repeat it. No thanks.
From his perspective, their lack of interest in the day to day business allowed him total control. He's probably had other Chairmen interfering, so he appreciated being in total control.Name a manager who's praised them though Lytham . That's the more pertinent question. Loved his brand of football but that did it for me sadly.
Just loads a blank screen on my phone.Checked and its a working link Mr Angry
Not just that season. We continued to play fantastic football in the championship and had the belief we could do it again.Had a fantastic buzz all the way through that season.
We had 3 seasons ... The best football ever ... My youngest was 9/10 at the time, he remembers all the games and reminisces about the football we played. I'd have Holloway back tomorrow with Critch as his number 2 ..Not just that season. We continued to play fantastic football in the championship and had the belief we could do it again.