Don't be daft, of course it's not a judgement formed by one post, more many over half a year. You've been quite defensive about Pellegrini and the decision to sack Mancini, in a way I cannot recall in the opposite direction in defence of Mancini or the prospect of keeping him. Your bread may not have been totally buttered on one side but I think it might have been half-buttered against Mancini.gordondaviesmoustache said:How do you draw that conclusion from that post?
Skashion said:Don't be daft, of course it's not a judgement formed by one post, more many over half a year. You've been quite defensive about Pellegrini and the decision to sack Mancini, in a way I cannot recall in the opposite direction in defence of Mancini or the prospect of keeping him. Your bread may not have been totally buttered on one side but I think it might have been half-buttered against Mancini.gordondaviesmoustache said:How do you draw that conclusion from that post?
Perhaps he is rather pragmatic about it all which is the stance I takeSkashion said:Don't be daft, of course it's not a judgement formed by one post, more many over half a year. You've been quite defensive about Pellegrini and the decision to sack Mancini, in a way I cannot recall in the opposite direction in defence of Mancini or the prospect of keeping him. Your bread may not have been totally buttered on one side but I think it might have been half-buttered against Mancini.gordondaviesmoustache said:How do you draw that conclusion from that post?
The Cabal is mostly a well-to-do middle-class organisation, it's only natural that he was drawn towards them. His lip service to working-class acquaintances cannot be expected to compete with that.Rammy Blue said:It's the fraternizing with the cabal that did for him.
It's the only sensible stance to take.Ducado said:Perhaps he is rather pragmatic about it all which is the stance I takeSkashion said:Don't be daft, of course it's not a judgement formed by one post, more many over half a year. You've been quite defensive about Pellegrini and the decision to sack Mancini, in a way I cannot recall in the opposite direction in defence of Mancini or the prospect of keeping him. Your bread may not have been totally buttered on one side but I think it might have been half-buttered against Mancini.gordondaviesmoustache said:How do you draw that conclusion from that post?
Well firstly, that post was merely pointing out the absurdity of stating in one sentence that we might have to be patient, followed up by a second sentence saying he hoped we wouldn't have to wait too long! My feelings on Mancini, Pellegrini or any other living person had no bearing on its comedy value to me, which is why I asked the question, as I felt it was a curious time to raise such a matter.Skashion said:Don't be daft, of course it's not a judgement formed by one post, more many over half a year. You've been quite defensive about Pellegrini and the decision to sack Mancini, in a way I cannot recall in the opposite direction in defence of Mancini or the prospect of keeping him. Your bread may not have been totally buttered on one side but I think it might have been half-buttered against Mancini.gordondaviesmoustache said:How do you draw that conclusion from that post?
I agree far to often people allow themselves to be painted into a corner and then find themselves stuckandyhinch said:It's the only sensible stance to take.Ducado said:Perhaps he is rather pragmatic about it all which is the stance I takeSkashion said:Don't be daft, of course it's not a judgement formed by one post, more many over half a year. You've been quite defensive about Pellegrini and the decision to sack Mancini, in a way I cannot recall in the opposite direction in defence of Mancini or the prospect of keeping him. Your bread may not have been totally buttered on one side but I think it might have been half-buttered against Mancini.
Well said. Like I said we don't like in a world of absolutes, which some posters conspicuously fail to appreciate.Ducado said:I agree far to often people allow themselves to be painted into a corner and then find themselves stuck
We're older and wiser mate, well older in my case.Ducado said:I agree far to often people allow themselves to be painted into a corner and then find themselves stuckandyhinch said:It's the only sensible stance to take.Ducado said:Perhaps he is rather pragmatic about it all which is the stance I take
Wasn't expecting that. A little playful observation and GDM comes out all guns blazing. Not sure if that's all that pragmatic. Yes, I am still being playful - as I am 90% of the time, which you should know better than anyone. However, I know you're being rather sensitive right now after being accused of just being an internet personality.gordondaviesmoustache said:Well firstly, that post was merely pointing out the absurdity of stating in one sentence that we might have to be patient, followed up by a second sentence saying he hoped we wouldn't have to wait too long! My feelings on Mancini, Pellegrini or any other living person had no bearing on its comedy value to me, which is why I asked the question, as I felt it was a curious time to raise such a matter.
I suppose, if I'm honest, like any fence sitter you sometimes have to move position or you get a splinter in your arse. I am a pragmatist and I suppose that tends to make you a little more hard-nosed which could be construed by some as less loyal. As I have said on numerous occasions he was the right man at the right time, I will forever be grateful for some incredible memories and for tearing down that banner, but it was the correct decision to sack him for reasons that were extraneous to matters on the pitch. I am directing my support towards the incumbent and giving him the same levels of support I did Mancini when people on here were unfairly critical of him, especially in the time leading up to the FA Cup win.
So in response to you half-buttered "J'accuse", I would say that may be fair comment about my perspective on Roberto towards the end of his regime. If that makes me a bit of a quisling then I'm sorry, but there you go. We don't live in a world of absolutes or black and white and that will colour my posting output as much as it does my views on the world more generally.