20 Apr 2018 18:32:39
Don't shoot the messenger - just passing on what I've heard through a friend of a friend. Jimmy Nichol went for Murty at half time on Sunday as he and the players weren't happy with how the team was set up and there's been arguments all week about it. Nichol told Murty it was his fault and he along with Miller and Wallace were disgusted with what Murty did with Halliday before HT. At FT, Miller told Murty exactly what he thought and was backed up by Wallace - there was no blows between them just a massive barny. I'm told it's been brewing for weeks between Nichol and Murty as they don't get on with each other and Miller has definitely played his last game for us. I'm also told Alistair Johnston has 3 backers lined up and holds all the aces regarding funding. Again, don't shoot the messenger.

1.) 20 Apr 2018
20 Apr 2018 18:53:59
Disgusted that Dave King hasn't even had the decency to speak to Graeme Murty. Utterly pathetic and we definitely need someone hands on!

2.) 20 Apr 2018
20 Apr 2018 19:51:24
Sir struth do you think the problem is because Nicol was not murtys preferred choice, rather put apon him? And would this explain how Nicol rarely ventures from dug out?

3.) 20 Apr 2018
20 Apr 2018 20:26:55
Heard this too from one of my mates, sent it to me in a text today. Sceptical to believe it happened like any sort of physicals between Nichol and Murty. Same with him and JJ just stood and watched Halliday going nuts and credit to Alves he put an arm around him, and Candeias later. Shambles overall but it must’ve been bad for Miller and Wallace to get suspended when Halliday had a public meltdown. Regardless of whether you believe it or not you’d rather have passion while retaining respect.

As for AJ, his statement aside if he does have backers then needs to back up or have dialogue with the fans connected to that. Heard since this board took over we would have investors from Hong Kong, Middle East and the US.

4.) 21 Apr 2018
21 Apr 2018 07:22:40
thing i’m most concerned about re new manager, and it’s not really been covered on these boards, is what experienced man wld be prepared to work under DoF?

in terms of recruitment i’ve always thought that’s key to any managers success, recruit well regardless of size of budget and you’ve got half a chance but who exactly wld be scouting / signing players; is it DoF or the manager

worrying times bears as I don’t think a Moyes or a Bilic or a Warnock or whoever we go for wld work like that

hope i’m wrong

5.) 21 Apr 2018
21 Apr 2018 10:19:53
Good point Trev and I feel that would come down to how conflict the 2 roles would have. For me DoF should be overseeing the development squads right down to the under 8’s or whatever, handle contract negotiations and forward planning in that regard. They should be overseeing the scouting department and make sure that the manger is being provided with a constant supply of players to be assessed by him as whether they would fit into his team or not. All in all it should be a positive role for any manager to see as an assistance and not a hinderance. Hopefully these are some of the things which Mark Allen provides and not interfering in first team affairs in the “here’s what you’ve got to work with” sort of fashion

6.) 21 Apr 2018
21 Apr 2018 10:29:12
If Jimmy Nichol was guilty of the same as KM and LW then surely he would have been suspended as well. Especially since you claim that Murty didn't want him as his number 2 so therefore has no loyalty to him?
Sorry for those reasons alone I'm calling bull!

7.) 21 Apr 2018
21 Apr 2018 10:41:21
The only people who do know is the group of individuals who were in that room at that time.

And anyone else who says otherwise is pure and utter speculation. And just adds to the bull and negativity coming from the press and the club.

Hopefully the investigation will get the truth out there and get this club moving on the right direction.

As for these so called silent protests, why not rally the troops and back the players and the club even in these troubled times. We have 5 massive games, give the team the backing and support and let's gets this second place nailed.

8.) 21 Apr 2018
21 Apr 2018 11:04:02
Most top managers across Europe and in England work with a DoF

9.) 21 Apr 2018
21 Apr 2018 11:15:14
Well said. We have risen from the ashes and have moved through the leagues and are now vying for 2nd in the top league again, last year 39 points behind, this year 13. Ashley is gone, kit deal done, investment in team, it's not all rosy but we are doing good. I have said before, this is a long game we are playing and we need to get behind the board, manager and team, we are the people. C'mon the Gers.