I'm torn between letting him finish the season or paying him off with our thanks and gratitude. As a dyed in the wool CFC fan it can't have been easy this season, with his team constantly letting him down as well as the abuse he has/ is receiving. With him staying to the end of the season it is very unlikely we will get in the play offs and it could be much worse. Alternatively taking on a new man now gives that person chance to assess the players in a competitive situation and gives time to plan for next season.
In reality, it is both a financial and emotional decision. The stated feeling from the Board is that Cal has earned the chance to see it through, with his previous record. Financially, if someone else comes in now and doesn't turn it round - the rot has set in with this team now so any significant improvement is unlikely - there goes your season ticket and BtB sales for next season.
Yesterday was awful. The place was flat from start to finish. The resignation to another defeat was obvious.
I sit with and talk to fans who have been going for a very long time, who have been sponsors and have given lots of time and their own money to the club.
Rightly or wrongly - and I am describing what I see, not oferring my personal opinion - the negative feeling towards the Board is very strong and shouldn't be underestimated or dismissed.
When this season finishes, there are some serious bridges to build.
I feel quite sad about this.When Callum took over we had finished 16th under the previous manager and season on season we improved and last season we were really good losing narrowly in the play off final at Scunthorpe. He brought through some great young players especially Harrison Burke,Charlie Caton and a few others. This season obviously has been very poor and the turn over of players has been far too much,but I guess when the results went bad Calum had to try something different. Getting a new manager in now might be counter productive as he would just inherit the same players and not have a relatively clean slate at the end of the season.Keeping 11 men on the pitch might be a start in the right direction??!
After watching today’s performance and team selection I think the sooner Cal goes the better. Appreciate there are financial implications for him going now but staying until the end of the season may dissuade some season ticket sales for next season. The second or third goal today was a joke, 3 defenders challenging for a header, not one won it and Radcliffe go forward and score. Yes you can say Cals not at fault for that but he is, of the 3 one was a midfielder playing full back, one was Kevin Roberts, full back playing centre back, the third was the other centre back. Not one of them called for the ball but Cal consistently now plays players out of position. No centre forward, Jordan Hume type of player, horrible to play against but never gives the back line a rest. It was so so poor today
I think this is the best for Callum and the club. It's just become ridiculously stressful for the young fella.
Whilst he probably continues until the end of the season I would guess this isn't certain if either form collapses or we find a new manager who wants to take over before season's end.
It’s just not got going this season it’s felt like a season too far. Not convinced letting it run on does either the club or Calum any good. The team hasn’t looked cohesive at all this season, same mistakes and too much loyalty shown. The next appointment needs consideration and the club need to identify a clear plan of how we’re going forward and make strides to go full time.
Let's hope this is a catalyst for a major upturn in form and results. I hope the players embrace the challenge and not down tools early. But what if form and results dont improve will CM stay come what may only time will tell .
Wow what else can you say about that today . This is exactly what I was worried about this statement has had a negative effect on the team and they've downed tools already .
Sad to say if CM is the die hard fan he's ment to be then he should go tonight whilst there's still some goodwill towards him . Stay and this form continues then it'll be the next level above toxic .
Having "come down" a bit from 5 o'clock I feel it is now unfair by the board to continue with Calum on two counts.
1. Calum looks totally defeated, it is doing him no good getting him to continue.
2. We are sliding towards a relegation scrap. Relegation would be devastating for the club.
I'm torn between letting him finish the season or paying him off with our thanks and gratitude. As a dyed in the wool CFC fan it can't have been easy this season, with his team constantly letting him down as well as the abuse he has/ is receiving. With him staying to the end of the season it is very unlikely we will get in the play offs and it could be much worse. Alternatively taking on a new man now gives that person chance to assess the players in a competitive situation and gives time to plan for next season.
In reality, it is both a financial and emotional decision. The stated feeling from the Board is that Cal has earned the chance to see it through, with his previous record. Financially, if someone else comes in now and doesn't turn it round - the rot has set in with this team now so any significant improvement is unlikely - there goes your season ticket and BtB sales for next season.
Yesterday was awful. The place was flat from start to finish. The resignation to another defeat was obvious.
I sit with and talk to fans who have been going for a very long time, who have been sponsors and have given lots of time and their own money to the club.
Rightly or wrongly - and I am describing what I see, not oferring my personal opinion - the negative feeling towards the Board is very strong and shouldn't be underestimated or dismissed.
When this season finishes, there are some serious bridges to build.
I feel quite sad about this.When Callum took over we had finished 16th under the previous manager and season on season we improved and last season we were really good losing narrowly in the play off final at Scunthorpe. He brought through some great young players especially Harrison Burke,Charlie Caton and a few others. This season obviously has been very poor and the turn over of players has been far too much,but I guess when the results went bad Calum had to try something different. Getting a new manager in now might be counter productive as he would just inherit the same players and not have a relatively clean slate at the end of the season.Keeping 11 men on the pitch might be a start in the right direction??!
After watching today’s performance and team selection I think the sooner Cal goes the better. Appreciate there are financial implications for him going now but staying until the end of the season may dissuade some season ticket sales for next season. The second or third goal today was a joke, 3 defenders challenging for a header, not one won it and Radcliffe go forward and score. Yes you can say Cals not at fault for that but he is, of the 3 one was a midfielder playing full back, one was Kevin Roberts, full back playing centre back, the third was the other centre back. Not one of them called for the ball but Cal consistently now plays players out of position. No centre forward, Jordan Hume type of player, horrible to play against but never gives the back line a rest. It was so so poor today
Players and Cal totally deflated and confidence on the floor - change now I think much as I like Cal and in my opinion has done well
Is this an emotional or financial decision, either way I don't think it'll pay dividend. Decision made, then need to be ruthless.
I think this is the best for Callum and the club. It's just become ridiculously stressful for the young fella.
Whilst he probably continues until the end of the season I would guess this isn't certain if either form collapses or we find a new manager who wants to take over before season's end.
The dream is that it triggers a change and an upturn, but we will see.
At this moment, it feels sensible and respectful to me.
From the other side of the coin - find me someone who thinks Calum would have wanted a fifth season / would have signed a new contract if offered.
It’s just not got going this season it’s felt like a season too far. Not convinced letting it run on does either the club or Calum any good. The team hasn’t looked cohesive at all this season, same mistakes and too much loyalty shown. The next appointment needs consideration and the club need to identify a clear plan of how we’re going forward and make strides to go full time.
Let's hope this is a catalyst for a major upturn in form and results. I hope the players embrace the challenge and not down tools early. But what if form and results dont improve will CM stay come what may only time will tell .
Wow what else can you say about that today . This is exactly what I was worried about this statement has had a negative effect on the team and they've downed tools already .
Sad to say if CM is the die hard fan he's ment to be then he should go tonight whilst there's still some goodwill towards him . Stay and this form continues then it'll be the next level above toxic .