Greenock Morton vs Victim FC

[TONofmemories]

10 hours ago, Toby said:

Think it should be taken in context, and he did mention the fact he was speaking in the heat of the moment.

It did however come across that he feels he’s hitting his head against a brick wall and no matter how hard he tries, the limitations he’s working with make it impossible to progress Morton any further than he has.

His interview on Friday will probably be markedly different, but at present, there are two significantly bigger Championship clubs who will likely be looking to appoint a new manager in the summer in the shape of Partick and Dunfermline, and one who have been willing to throw money around in Queen's Park.

I think it’s clear he’s not getting a job higher up the food chain, probably because Morton are an unfashionable club, and because he’ll struggle to shake of the reputation about his style of play, so bigger or richer Championship clubs are his best option.

I spotted that hideous Transfers Scotland tweet that misquoted him to give the impression he’ll be shipping out his failing players- he said nothing of the sort.

I would say the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, particularly with Queen’s Park, who I see significantly downsizing, but Partick and Dunfermline will tempt him, assuming both remain in the Championship.

Looking at the new ownership and spending policy at Dunfermline, it looks like a complete bin fire, that will lead to administration, while Partick also keep losing money. But in the short to medium term, both are probably more attractive to a manager than us just plodding along breaking even. Moderate success could get him a Ross County, St. Johnstone, Dundee or Kilmarnock.

Until Partick make their appointment and Lennon’s future is confirmed, I’d be gravely concerned. He’s entering the last year of his contract, and if Morton are struggling to cash in on players, now might just be the time to pocket a few quid on a relatively successful manager.

Sadly, I don’t expect to see him in the dugout in July.

I think it might turn out that Morton are a good fit and a huge budget to burn might not suit Imrie. His managerial style is very much an image of his playing career. 

As you say, the grass isn't always greener but can't deny him the opportunity - he deserves that at very least.

Can't help but feel when he does go it might be in a blaze of glory and there'll be a bit of a story to tell.

[SassenachTon]

My take on this is that Dougie's now in fitba management only because he interviewed well enough to convince our board to take a punt on a complete managerial unknown with zero track record. That decision has been vindicated time after time, with him somehow guiding us to 'almost-there' for three seasons running, operating with what's obviously a very restricted budget. But his interview demeanour after the Partick defeat told me that what Toby said in his post above is likely to be quite correct. He's young, he's ambitious, and he's doing everything he possibly can to carve out a top-flight career. All of the classes and trips to Geneva aren't being done just for shits and giggles. My youngest daughter's an accountant, who was apprenticed by a tiny local firm  for whom she worked for eight years. But she was ambitious too - so when an opportunity came up with the globally-massive Deloitte, she turned her back on those who'd launched her career as a kid - and she took it. In the space of just three years, she's already in a management role and she's earning twenty times what she was. That's how careers work. Dougie's been fantastic for Morton, but he'll move onto bigger and better things. Personally speaking - he'll go with my profound respect, admiration, and gratitude at what he did for us.

[Chicken_Soup]

3 hours ago, vikingTON said:

It happened, and it was utter shite for weeks on end. Was this part of the plan? So if we're having an inquest as to why we won't finish in the top 4, that decision is a major part of the answer. 

Signing a contract in the summer does not give you a divine right to start from the beginning of a season. If you need to adjust because of player departures further forward in the team, then you need the spine of the team to do the basics right. Imrie tried to enact too much change at once - he's a young manager, it happens. That he learned and avoided just stubbornly insisting on the same failing setup explains why we ended up doing fine. 

Seems like a lot of arguments against points that I’m not making. Good day sir. 

[Mr.Blue]

What was the script with Adeloye having a go at fans in the Sinclair st end after the game? Much ado about nothing?

[Mr.Blue]

Telegraph now reporting that we will be engaging with Partick to discuss issues around last weekends game. I hope they ban the wee arseholes who attempted to get into the home end and tell them to fuck off completely. Full dickhead mode from Dale.

[SpoonTon]

9 minutes ago, Mr.Blue said:

Telegraph now reporting that we will be engaging with Partick to discuss issues around last weekends game. I hope they ban the wee arseholes who attempted to get into the home end and tell them to fuck off completely. Full dickhead mode from Dale.

And the reason Partick officials want to be there:

"Gus and Norman’s presence will allow for constructive dialogue regarding the significant number of complaints we received about access to the Main Stand. Our aim is to work collaboratively to understand what happened and to identify steps that can improve the matchday experience for our travelling support in the future." https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/club-personnel-to-meet-with-greenock-morton/

Victim FC indeed.