frank marker 10:02 Wed Dec 21
Noble interview
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Realism from Mark Noble or confirmation of what many posters on here fear?
From the Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/20/mark-noble-declan-rice-west-ham-sporting-director
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RM10
7:04 Wed Dec 21
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I don’t fear RIce leaving, I fear how we spend the money on more foreign shit
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Lee Trundle
4:35 Wed Dec 21
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What a strange thought to mull over, Tex. Not sure how WAISTCOAT comes into this.
Unless, you're thinking he could replace MOYES? They're very similar in styles (boring, safety first).
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JustAFatKevinDavies
4:34 Wed Dec 21
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what do you know about style and ethos, gwiffles?
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Texas Iron
4:33 Wed Dec 21
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Wonder what his views on Waistcoat are...???
He didn't do Noble any favours as England U21 manager...
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stewie griffin
4:30 Wed Dec 21
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he's not likely to recommend a style and an ETHOS that doesn't get the best out of the current players, is he?
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Lee Trundle
4:29 Wed Dec 21
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But you were saying they'd be no chopping and changes of style because of this new role of his?
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Mr Kenzo
4:28 Wed Dec 21
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Calm down Casper
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stewie griffin
4:24 Wed Dec 21
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lots of people are matey with Moyes. He's a decent enough fella.
Mark is also matey with Andy Carroll and Marko Arnautovic. Doesn't mean they'll be back any time soon.
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Mr Kenzo
4:23 Wed Dec 21
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At least we have Kevin Nolan in our ranks
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Lee Trundle
4:21 Wed Dec 21
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"He has also, for years, lobbied behind the scenes for the club to have more of an identity and continuity - rather than having managers who chp & change styles so that each time a new one comes in, we require a complete reboot of the squad"
This is what worries me. He's MATEY with Moyes. Does that mean we're gonna have decades of MOYES-BALL under him?
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Takashi Miike
4:18 Wed Dec 21
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where in the new job description was it to dismiss fans genuine fears about the manager and the horrendous job he's done for the past twelve months? all I see him doing is basically saying fuck them, they're the vocal minority, every club has one and we know better
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Mr Kenzo
4:12 Wed Dec 21
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He's from Caaaaaaaning Town and likes Pie & Mash, so not surprised a few will lap it up
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stewie griffin
4:05 Wed Dec 21
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I think people massively underestimate Mark's standing in the game. During the world cup there was a feature on Henderson saying he set up players together during covid. True, but only in part. Mark was an instrumental part of it and along with Henderson was responsible for getting all the other captains & players involved.
He's universally respected & well-liked in the game. He has also, for years, lobbied behind the scenes for the club to have more of an identity and continuity - rather than having managers who chp & change styles so that each time a new one comes in, we require a complete reboot of the squad. Part of his role will be to promote that in order to give us a better chance to compete. Looking forward to him getting to work.
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swindon hammer
4:00 Wed Dec 21
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It says his main responsibilities include academy development, player recruitment and player and staff wellbeing.
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Lee Trundle
3:47 Wed Dec 21
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I'm a bit with Stowie.40 on this. I'll be honest, and admit I don't know much about what a Sporting Director does, but I'd prefer it if they weren't a board lacky or someone who is chummy with the manager.
Has any other club done anything similar to this?
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zico
3:41 Wed Dec 21
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Personally I'll give Nobes a chance. Let's face it he has got the job down to a fairly solid relationship with the board and Moyes so before he has put his feet under the table it wouldn't probably be the best thing straight off to bash the employers and the manager. Plus we don't know what is being said in house.
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Stowie.40
3:00 Wed Dec 21
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Not much in it, he is a board puppet. He isn’t qualified for the job but it’ll appease some fans and he’ll do whatever he is told by G&S. I’ve always thought he comes across a bit dimlo when he talks about the actual game, bit like Stuart Pearce. Maybe he’ll take to the business side better.
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swindon hammer
1:55 Wed Dec 21
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Any other Sporting Director/Director of Football would have openly slagged off the board and manager. All the DOF at other clubs do it as soon as they are appointed so don’t understand why Noble didn’t?
He’s also should have been more patronising to us supporters and pretended that Rice isn’t going anywhere and that we have the funds to compete with the big clubs.
He’s a disgrace!
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PwoperNaughtyButNot
1:41 Wed Dec 21
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Clever politicking there - quickly moving the Moyes conversation to Klopp to try to elevate Moyes achievements by conflating them with Klopp’s. Allardyce was good at that trick and it’s surprising how many people fall for it.
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stepney hammer
1:14 Wed Dec 21
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Didn't really get the bit where he is talking about fan disillusion this season then all of a sudden the article takes a complete about turn and somehow Messi is shoehorned into the last few paragraphs.
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