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Post by jordunited on Jun 13, 2011 16:19:34 GMT
That is an awesome photo, however this appointment for torquay is gunna end in disaster he's already lost a lot of the fans and the players will be soon to follow... But I'm not complaining !!
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Post by iancjc on Jun 13, 2011 16:29:26 GMT
I can't stop laughing - best signing of the summer bar non for Utd.
Well done Torquay - be nice to play you again in a years time.
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Post by edhaygarth on Jun 13, 2011 16:44:53 GMT
Firstly are we all so bitter that we want Ling to fail or all so blind that we can't see that he has actually had more successful seasons in management than not. Granted i wouldn't appoint him but i'm not surprised he's got a league job.
I also think McLaren is a brilliant appointment. Again football fans seem to have a very clouded view. The only Englishman to win a major league title in two decades. I don't think he was the problem with England. England is the problem with England.
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Post by Joeseppi on Jun 13, 2011 16:46:16 GMT
This could really be a horrible, horrible appointment for them. He certainly is a good talker just a shame he cant walk the walk.
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Post by Hugh Jerection on Jun 13, 2011 16:57:36 GMT
I've just read through the 10 pages of the Torquay forum and alot of them seriously think that Cambridge fans are trying to wind them up.
'A number of Cambridge fans really are going to take every chance they can to wind us up as best they can about this appointment. The Cambridge fan seems to think Ling was simply awful on one hand, and also goes on to suggest the cracking job he did at Orient was all down to his assistant, lol, come on give me a break'
This is the best quote from the thread - Smith is doing well at Walsall and Ling got sacked from us and he still doesn't believe it! ha ha
Another point on the thread was in regards to his good connections, IMO his connections were pretty poor especially when you compare this to Jez's recent signings and his loans last year.
I believe that as football fans we try to hold onto any glimmer of hope and that thread really sums it up!
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Post by hookycrooky on Jun 13, 2011 17:00:04 GMT
Just proves there is a god out there, just hope Ling comes back and takes the rubbish with him.
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Post by brabin on Jun 13, 2011 17:02:52 GMT
May I just remind you all I raised this possibility on an old thread...psychic or what?
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Post by brabin on Jun 13, 2011 17:04:35 GMT
FA Cup 1st Round November 2011- Cambridge United vs Torquay United You heard it here first
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Post by PottonU on Jun 13, 2011 17:05:57 GMT
Firstly are we all so bitter that we want Ling to fail or all so blind that we can't see that he has actually had more successful seasons in management than not. Granted i wouldn't appoint him but i'm not surprised he's got a league job. I also think McLaren is a brilliant appointment. Again football fans seem to have a very clouded view. The only Englishman to win a major league title in two decades. I don't think he was the problem with England. England is the problem with England. McLaren is not a brilliant appointment - England may be bad but we aren't bad enough not to qualify for a major tournament which is what McLaren somehow managed to do. As for Ling when you consider how much dross we had to put up with with him in charge I can totally understand people being bitter towards him.
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Post by imp566 on Jun 13, 2011 17:07:45 GMT
FA Cup 1st Round November 2011- Cambridge United vs Torquay United You heard it here first And the Euro Lottery numbers for Friday night are? (Obviously all money will go to the club.... ;D)
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Post by ChrisVessey on Jun 13, 2011 17:11:25 GMT
Love the link to their message board. Someone mentioned Torquay need a new kepper... I'm sure he'll sign 3 or 4! Bet Potter is glad he left! He is... from his Facebook a couple of hours ago - "Wow.....that was a lucky escape for me and my football career. They say everything happens for a reason!!!"
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Post by tedbaker79 on Jun 13, 2011 17:16:15 GMT
i was refering to the fwee year plan i am fully aware of the financial situation. but thanks anyway You're still wrong Ted, his 3 year plan was welcomed at the time because it offered a long term vision for the future of the club. The fact that he couldn't make it happen doesn't mean he was conning us, more that the players he brought in either weren't up to the job or were unavailable to him through injury. We will never know what would have happened last season if Miller, Clare and Platt hadn't picked up substantial injuries - but I reckon he would still be the manager of our club. I think this is a book closed moment now he is no longer on the pay roll, good luck to him and Torquay. i think your taking my original statement a bit to literally
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Post by imp566 on Jun 13, 2011 17:17:22 GMT
You're still wrong Ted, his 3 year plan was welcomed at the time because it offered a long term vision for the future of the club. The fact that he couldn't make it happen doesn't mean he was conning us, more that the players he brought in either weren't up to the job or were unavailable to him through injury. We will never know what would have happened last season if Miller, Clare and Platt hadn't picked up substantial injuries - but I reckon he would still be the manager of our club. I think this is a book closed moment now he is no longer on the pay roll, good luck to him and Torquay. i think your taking my original statement a bit to literally Maybe! As I said though, book closed!
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Post by Russ Greaves on Jun 13, 2011 17:21:08 GMT
May I just remind you all I raised this possibility on an old thread...psychic or what? The bookies raised the possibility and you noted that while simultaneously dismissing the idea it would happen! Can't try and take credit where it's not due
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Post by tedbaker79 on Jun 13, 2011 17:22:55 GMT
Maybe! As I said though, book closed! [/quote] fair play!
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