The clement interview

[Bobby Russell's Perm]

He’s out his depth already. Folding like a cheap deckchair under the pressure

Deary me….

 

[ronadamus_prime]

When the fan media are calling you out then you’re on a slippery slope. Players are shite but some of his decisions over the last few weeks have been ridiculous. All those that wanted to slaughter me after the mentally challenged game should have a look at themselves. We are going off in to the oblivion again, not a lot of money to spend and a full rebuild for the 6th or 7th time in the last 8 years. They have completely blown an opportunity to peg those cunts back financially and it’s down to a shocking summer and an inability to buy a goal scorer in January.

A portion of fan media campaigned for Beale and claimed he was the man to fix us.

Anyone putting stock in the opinion of fans, media or not, after recent results, needs their head checked.

 

[DoitdoitdoitnowWATP]

He has no option if he crucified them ... (they deserve it and more ) they will completely down tools .. he's trying to keep them onside possibly till after Sunday.. i think ... I like big phil but if he honestly believes thst ... he's the next one sacked

He's just realised that his players have been fooling him all along. He can't trust a single one of them.

 

[JW1988]

Maybe he isn’t throwing his players under the bus.

I’ll understand if people do take this as a red flag, won’t try and change anyone’s mind but it’ll take a hell of a lot more than that for me to turn on another manager (seems to be the first decent one we’ve had in a long time) over the gang of Shitebags that make up the spine of our team.

What are you basing that on?
Not being snide in that, but what makes you think he’s a decent manager?
Any decisions stand out? Any particular tactical masterstroke or pieces of genius in a selection or substitution? Style of play?

 

[Family bam]

I never watched it, but if he thinks that was an acceptable reaction to Sunday's shambles then we're in deeper trouble than I thought.

 

[wee_bear]

Can’t bring myself to watch it.

If it’s as bad as this thread suggests it’s the beginning of the end for him.

The support is the lifeblood of the club and we will not suffer fools. Dump the dross and play players willing to fight for the badge you clown.

 

[DoitdoitdoitnowWATP]

Needs to when we are technically still in with a chance of winning it mate

Open yer eyes. We are falling off a cliff.

 

[Hilly5411]

Could not disagree more with him here.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1780712593419899263

Jeez, performance was dreadful and everyone could see it so not sure how he’s working that one out

 

[Albertz Loyal]

Who else does he pick? Go on, I'm listening. The floor is yours.

Silva has been poor for weeks
Goldson , play balogan and soutar
Don't sub cantwell, the only player who can create a bit of magic

He should drop players who don't perform

 

[GeeSpot]

What's Ross county got to do with it

It's what he said in his post-match interview tonight. Folk unhappy about him not having a go at the players. Clearly he is managing that side of it, in private where it should be done.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1780708434574479704

 

[Greig]

What he has said in the interview is absolute nonsense but he’s got to be thinking we still have a cup to play for … which on the last 2 games viewings we won’t win.

Got to at least try and keep the players motivated for Sunday.

This is the only ray of light I can see after that performance , he needs them on Sunday and has to keep them onside to a degree.
If we lose Sunday it might be a different story when asked about players.

 

[Rickety Cricket]

Clearly the person you have quoted just doesn't get it. So many others as well.

Who did a quote?

 

[ronadamus_prime]

Behave. Do you really believe what you've typed?

It's not untrue. It's unlikely, but he's telling the truth.

Clement will still believe he can get these lads across the line. He has to. Should he just give up and play the B team on Sunday? Is that really what the support wants? Are we that fragile, that we can't live in reality and that we have to create an entirely fictitious one to make us feel better about recent results.

I don't think we'll win %^*& all between now and the end of the season, but I'd be raging if the man that's meant to be leading us gave up at this point.

 

[Jamie19892017]

our manager is a deluded fool?

Get yourself to %^*& , and when you get there , keep going

Stop putting words in my mouth FFS. You can't watch that interview and think he comes out of it looking good.

 

[Dado_Prso_9]

My overriding reaction to this interview.

 

[BrooklynBlue]

It's what he said in his post-match interview tonight. Folk unhappy about him not having a go at the players. Clearly he is managing that side of it, in private where it should be done.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1780708434574479704

He could have easily trotted out a series of neutral cliches and platitudes.

Instead, he patronised the support. We’re angry and exasperated enough without being told that tonight was a decent performance.

 

[SPRINGBOIG LOYAL]

This is the only ray of light I can see after that performance , he needs them on Sunday and has to keep them onside to a degree.
If we lose Sunday it might be a different story when asked about players.

That’s my hope mate.

I hope behind closed doors they’re standing in a queue one hand over the other waiting in their turn of the belt.

 

[david1872]

If I'm not happy with you at work, do you think I call you shite and a waster in a team meeting or at an interview for the company magazine? Of course not, I'll go through you in private. Believe me, you'll know and you'll not do it again. Try me.

Phil knows what he's doing. His hands are tied.

Sorry boss

 

[Azzurri]

Sorry boss

Said before, he says in public but keeps his thoughts to himself.

 

[Rickety Cricket]

Open yer eyes. We are falling off a cliff.

Do you not think I know that? I'm saying what the manager has to do. If he goes out publicly and slates the full team, do you think any of them are going to try on Sunday when we have a semi final to play? You're the one that needs to open your eyes mate

 

[DM55]

Could not disagree more with him here.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1780712593419899263

Nah man that's taking the piss there is no excusing this bullshit. It's a sport, it's entire premise is based on results.

 

[DonDraper]

Very very worrying now. If he really believes we were unlucky tonight we have no hope

Of course he doesn’t think we were unlucky, he needs the players on Sunday and he’s trying to manage that. Thick as mince if you dont see it.

 

[sonofbunk]

Looking like another new manager in October then!

 

[PaulieGualtieri]

Aye he’s going to hammer them in public 4 days before a semi final. Some folk haven’t a clue

 

[WearsideGallantFew]

He could have easily trotted out a series of neutral cliches and platitudes.

Instead, he patronised the support. We’re angry and exasperated enough without being told that tonight was a decent performance.

Exactly!

If he wants to protect his players then he trots out the "naturally we're disappointed we don't win, we have to learn from this" blah blah blah. Bat away every question with a cliched answer and get back to the dressing room.

Coming out and lying from start to finish is not protecting anyone!

 

[WearsideGallantFew]

Aye he’s going to hammer them in public 4 days before a semi final. Some folk haven’t a clue

Who's wanting him to hammer them?

 

[mrsreilly]

If I'm not happy with you at work, do you think I call you shite and a waster in a team meeting or at an interview for the company magazine? Of course not, I'll go through you in private. Believe me, you'll know and you'll not do it again. Try me.

Phil knows what he's doing. His hands are tied.

Not really comparable though is it.

 

[DoitdoitdoitnowWATP]

Do you not think I know that? I'm saying what the manager has to do. If he goes out publicly and slates the full team, do you think any of them are going to try on Sunday when we have a semi final to play? You're the one that needs to open your eyes mate

My eyes can't take anymore mate. I'm an optimist but this series of displays can baffle even the blind

 

[No Money No Problems]

Think I'll give FF a miss for a few days.

 

[Roskoranger]

Red Red Flags....... In this interview. We have collapsed.....

 

[PaulieGualtieri]

Who's wanting him to hammer them?

What do folk expect him to say? He needs them on Sunday, he’s trying everything to get something out them whilst there’s something to play for.

 

[Willie81]

There is absolutely no chance he believes any of that but he can’t throw them under the bus. Still in 2 comps, realistically just the SC

 

[Rickety Cricket]

Of course he doesn’t think we were unlucky, he needs the players on Sunday and he’s trying to manage that

The fact that people can't see that astounds me

 

[nelster]

Aye he’s going to hammer them in public 4 days before a semi final. Some folk haven’t a clue

Do you think the players enjoyed being told to play that structure tonight ?

 

[reallyruff]

I believe Clement is well aware of this teams inadequacy, but, he can't call them on it, not when he needs them to turn up over the next 6/7 games. However, what does piss me off is him saying the fans need to stick with the team as if we're contributing to their faults, no what needs to happen is for the team to match the passion, fervour, desire and commitment of the fans.

 

[WearsideGallantFew]

What do folk expect him to say? He needs them on Sunday, he’s trying everything to get something out them whilst there’s something to play for.

That wasn't what I asked.

Who's wanting him to hammer them?

He's allowed to say we were poor and need to improve. That isn't hammering them.

 

[bailliestontrueblues]

Horrendous display and interview. Get the bit about not throwing them under a bus but surely making things up is not acceptable. When did Dundee kick the ball off the line. Only two chances I can remember is Goldson powder header and Dessers shot.

 

[DylanGer]

Gio was forever protecting the players, look where it got him.

It's a dangerous game.

 

[GreenockRanger]

Could not disagree more with him here.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1780712593419899263

Aye there's trying to protect players then there's just talking nonsense

 

[DylanGer]

Clement isn’t daft he’s a man manager he’s got a level out of the players we never thought was possible at times.

Sadly they’ve reverted back to their old ways however Clement isn’t going to slate them in the media, he’ll still want to believe they can do it.

That's a big part of the picture-the more worrying part has been the line ups and his inability to change things and stick to the same system when we needed to win both games.

 

[ThreestripeS]

Behave. Do you really believe what you've typed?

Don't care if I believe it our manager obviously does.

 

[DoitdoitdoitnowWATP]

I'm fucking beyond heartbroken and bewildered.

 

[TravellingGer2]

There is a fine line between protecting your team and talking bollocks.

There was no fight tonight, no reaction. He could easily call that out. Red flag 1.

Their keeper made 2 good stops but we didn't test him anywhere near enough. Red flag 2.

The structure? ... Pull the other one. Red flag 3.

I'd also suggest playing Sima on the right instead of his natural left position to get Silva in the team. Playing Lawrence as a holding midfielder (?). Bringing Dowell on. I mean...there are red flags all over the place for me there.

 

[Rickety Cricket]

Do you think the players enjoyed being told to play that structure tonight ?

You can only piss with the cock you're born with. That structure got us here in the first place. Is it the managers fault they lot are serial losers?

 

[PaulieGualtieri]

That wasn't what I asked.

Who's wanting him to hammer them?

He's allowed to say we were poor and need to improve. That isn't hammering them.

Still be criticising them in public. Tried that at the weekend.

He knows we’re done, everyone does. He’s trying anything he can to lift them. Seasons done Sunday if we go out. Then see what he says if that happens.

 

[EckP]

He doesn't need to throw players under the bus, just saying it was an unacceptable performance would have done yet he hits out with that garbage.

 

[broxi_bear83]

I think its a case of damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Should he have thrown the players under the bus in public, he'd be slated on here for it.

 

[GeeSpot]

He could have easily trotted out a series of neutral cliches and platitudes.

Instead, he patronised the support. We’re angry and exasperated enough without being told that tonight was a decent performance.

Anyone can see he's trying his damnedest to manage his players as best as he possibly can and how he thinks it is best to.

He could just as easily have thrown them to the wolves or publicly shamed their results against inferior teams, but then any hope of them picking up the win on Sunday or keeping any faint hopes of winning the league alive would be completely gone, and for what? To make us feel a bit better now that he's had a shouty rant about how pish Tom Lawrence was? Not for me.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

He’s not lost the plot, he’s lost his players and that’s a major issue but, for me, he’s got to throw them under the bus and stop protecting them because every manager before has been the same and the reactions and results have been the same.

It’s time to start leaving bodies behind him now, stop giving them the protection they desire, the shielding from the glare of pressure. Enough of the same stuff now.

We will never have a better chance of winning this thing and over the last 5 games we’ve went from how many points we will win it by to how many we will lose it by.

All under the watchful eyes of the same pathetic leadership group.

The echo chamber needs ripped apart, the soul has been stolen from this club by imposters and lazy fuckers happy to take a wage and be settled.

The club needs taken to shreds from top to bottom.

Clement is the man, but he’s got to be better than what his players are giving him, and he needs to be fucking totally ruthless or else he will be on the dole as well.

 

[The DazzleGer]

Dry your eyes mate. We're only in a position to even be raging about tonight because Clement dragged us back into the race.

I think I'm right in saying Beales points total was better for the same matches played .
Celtc dropping points they never would have dropped last season is what got us back in it .