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Post by redwall65 on Jul 1, 2024 19:37:56 GMT
It puts that option and rumour to bed, at least for two years. I'm not sure how old Osian Roberts is but I can see why helping Como build helps his longer term career choices. Wiggy never wanted him and Osh has obviously been told he wouldn’t get the job if interviewed (or worse not even shortlisted) … Osh would have taken that job no matter what club he was working at. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Jul 1, 2024 19:43:48 GMT
If you read Osian’s statement he says the FAW approached him
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Post by bobbyghoul on Jul 1, 2024 19:47:15 GMT
One of the most self-serving tweets you'll read this year. FAW dodged a bullet there. |
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Post by redwall65 on Jul 1, 2024 19:49:10 GMT
If you read Osian’s statement he says the FAW approached him Pride… he didn’t publicly come out and say he was going for it, so why publicly come and say your not… He’s just looking after himself and I don’t blame him. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Jul 1, 2024 19:55:00 GMT
So you’re saying he lied about the FAW approaching him?
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Post by redwall65 on Jul 1, 2024 19:58:19 GMT
So you’re saying he lied about the FAW approaching him? That’s how it reads… it’s just a shame as I think Osh is what we need now. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Jul 1, 2024 20:01:06 GMT
It reads like the FAW approached him but he didn’t want the job now due to his commitment to the Como job. You’ve interpreted that as the FAW didn’t approach him so he made up a statement out of wounded pride
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Post by welrus on Jul 1, 2024 20:04:42 GMT
Lets not forget the tweet suits the FAW as much as it does Osian. Surely he was the fans popular choice and now the FAW has the message out there they tried. I wouldn’t be surprised if the FAW were aware of the tweet.
Disappointed but not surprised. Having recently signed a new contract and in reality he has just been too successful.
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Post by allezlesrouges on Jul 1, 2024 20:21:07 GMT
I think he's been told that he's in the mix but not the stand out candidate, so he's come out and said that now's not the right time for him - suits all parties in terms of saving face. FAW can say to fans that they tried, but suspect he's not the "profile" the FAW want
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Post by kracken88 on Jul 1, 2024 20:35:49 GMT
Big Sam sits in his chair smokes a cigar and smiles
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Post by bobbyghoul on Jul 1, 2024 20:48:33 GMT
Morons amongst the fan base think this means he was offered the job.
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Post by iot on Jul 1, 2024 21:19:28 GMT
What’s up with all of these outlandish claims ha! Not everything’s a conspiracy. He’s a year into his time at Como and probably loving life out there. It’s hardly surprising if he’s decided to honour his contract and see it through for another couple of years
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Post by kracken88 on Jul 1, 2024 21:23:53 GMT
Surely anyone would pick living in como over Cardiff every day if the week unless your insane,and he's got time for international management later on if he is still doing well
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jul 1, 2024 21:31:49 GMT
Big Sam sits in his chair smokes a cigar and smiles That big fat c@#£ can go and shove that lit cigar up his @rsehole. |
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jul 1, 2024 21:32:52 GMT
Morons amongst the fan base think this means he was offered the job. That's a nice comment about our loyal fans who reveer a great welsh football coach. |
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Post by bobbyghoul on Jul 1, 2024 21:51:48 GMT
Morons amongst the fan base think this means he was offered the job. That's a nice comment about our loyal fans who reveer a great welsh football coach. Loyalty and stupidity aren't mutually exclusive. Roberts' statement today was unnecessary and egocentric. There's an unfathomable myth around his abilities but today showed his true character. I hope this is the last time he's ever mentioned in the managerial conversation. |
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Post by bobbyghoul on Jul 1, 2024 21:53:23 GMT
What’s up with all of these outlandish claims ha! Not everything’s a conspiracy. He’s a year into his time at Como and probably loving life out there. It’s hardly surprising if he’s decided to honour his contract and see it through for another couple of years He'll be there until Fabregas gets his A licence or can't tolerate him anymore, whichever is sooner. |
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Post by fireboy0610 on Jul 1, 2024 21:59:53 GMT
That's a nice comment about our loyal fans who reveer a great welsh football coach. Loyalty and stupidity aren't mutually exclusive. Roberts' statement today was unnecessary and egocentric. There's an unfathomable myth around his abilities but today showed his true character. I hope this is the last time he's ever mentioned in the managerial conversation. You definitely live upto your username. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Jul 1, 2024 22:01:23 GMT
Definitely got out of bed the wrong way today. Or been picking fights with John Hartson again
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Post by bobbyghoul on Jul 2, 2024 6:01:22 GMT
Nah, just don't subscribe to the cult of Osian.
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Post by vvm on Jul 2, 2024 9:08:10 GMT
I mean fair enough, can't fault someone for showing a bit of loyalty when there is very little of that in football these days. Thought he would have been well up for at least discussing it with the FAW but if he's happy out there then you can't begrudge him wanting to stay. Says he'd like to do it one day but I fear the ship may have sailed for him now though.
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Post by garynysmon on Jul 2, 2024 9:37:27 GMT
Don't blame him at all.
The FAW snubbed him twice. Can't be expected to drop everything and come running now.
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Post by bobbyghoul on Jul 2, 2024 10:48:56 GMT
Don't blame him at all. The FAW snubbed him twice. Can't be expected to drop everything and come running now. How was he snubbed? |
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Post by garynysmon on Jul 2, 2024 13:06:31 GMT
By not employing him on two occasions when he was ready and available.
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Post by surge on Jul 2, 2024 14:16:24 GMT
If I recall correctly, and I am not sure I do, was the first chance to hire him after Speed's passing when it could have been him and Dutch Ray taking things on?
Hiring managers must be so much about timing. Think it's clear he wasn't the right candidate for us before and we're not the right job for him now.
Let's wish him well, work to make sure next 2 years are a success and there may be need to review the situation at that point.
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Post by bobbyghoul on Jul 2, 2024 14:39:08 GMT
By not employing him on two occasions when he was ready and available. Or...by employing someone more suitable each time. It's not a snub if you interview but don't make the grade. |
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Post by garynysmon on Jul 2, 2024 16:46:39 GMT
We get it, you don't like Osian Roberts....
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Post by rushy on Jul 2, 2024 17:57:55 GMT
He's always stayed in the background, even at Portmadoc.
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Post by bobbyghoul on Jul 2, 2024 22:23:52 GMT
We get it, you don't like Osian Roberts.... Whether I like him or not is irrelevant. There simply isn't a compelling case for him to manage Wales. |
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Post by iot on Jul 2, 2024 22:49:36 GMT
Don't blame him at all. The FAW snubbed him twice. Can't be expected to drop everything and come running now. Seems a slightly unnecessary dig this. On the first occasion it seemed to be Dutch Ray that was really pushing for it, and I think we can all agree that with hindsight Cookie proved to be a good appointment (you know, leading us to the best footballing / sporting moment in Welsh history and all that). Don't like to admit it, but Giggs did what he was appointed to do too, so that proved to be a good appointment. I personally think if Osian turned this down due to his bruised ego after not beating Coleman and Giggs to the post on the previous occasions, then it would reflect very poorly on his character. As it is, there's absolutely no indication of that being the case and I see no reason to doubt his statement, which essentially said he's really enjoying his time with Como and has made a commitment there which he wants to honour. |
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