January and February
"Thanks Martin. Oh yeah you can have Andreas back. He's ****." my words to Martin O'Neill after we lost three-nil at Villa Park in the FA Cup 3rd Round.
Afterwards I had to speak to reporters from Sky.
"What are you going to do after this heavy defeat?"
"Resign." a chuckle filtered through the press room
"You ask me stupid questions I'll give you stupid answers." I left the room
Our next game was even worse.
"You're all garbage. I tell you what don't even bother turning up next week. I'll get the local side to take your places." that was just the start of my long rant after a well...ermm six-one defeat. It was embarrasing. It was a disgrace. I will never get over it. As I entered my Ford Mondeo people were laughing at me.
"Get lost," I exclaimed to them.
We managed to get a point in our next fixture. A bore draw against Bournemouth. Goaless. Lifeless. The story of our season so far. Against Plymouth we lost again. This time one-nil. However we did have a Johnstone's Paint South Final 1st Leg against Southampton to look forward to.
We will be heading into the home leg with every chance of winning. We secured a one all draw at St Mary's. Liam Dickinson scoring. After the match I called Liam over.
"Liam as impressive as your recent form is, I have decided that in order to raise funds for the club I will be no longer require your services for next season. Once this season finished you and your agent can look for a new club."
Finally we won a match!! Sheffield Wednesday were thrashed...actually we narrowly won two-one. Glenn Murray finally scoring. He was absolutely garbage before but this should boost his confidence levels...I hope.
The following week we were held by Leyton Orient. Goaless. That says it all.
I was furious after Dagenham & Redbridge cheated as they won us two-one. Nicky Forster scored for us but we had numerous penalty shouts turned down as well as two disallowed goals.
"It was a shockhorror from the referee today. I am standing by my players. Surely in the game of sportsmanship they would have admitted our goals were legitimate or that they fouled us. Disgrace." This rant live on Sky cameras earned me a two game touchline ban as well as a £4000 fine. Idiots the whole lot of them.
My assistant didn't do too badly as we were bravely defeated by the MK Dons three-two. Nicky Forster netted a brace as we fell just short.
The second leg of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy South Final finished two-all. Dean *** scored twice-the irony being he didn't score a goal this season prior to this match. Unfortunately Southampton won on away goals. Surely in a final it should go to extra time. Are you listening FA?
The Saints beat us again. This time properly-we lost two-one. Jamie Cureton scored. Another two all draw against Walsall-the second time this season brought the fans entertainment but for me more dropped points. Jamie and Adam Virgo our goalscorers.
Ending February on a bright note we defeated Charlton Athletic three-two. Glenn Murray scoring and Andrew Crofts bagging a brace. We are currently 17th in the league. We muct improve...
Editor Notes- I have finished season one so expect another update shortly.
"Thanks Martin. Oh yeah you can have Andreas back. He's ****." my words to Martin O'Neill after we lost three-nil at Villa Park in the FA Cup 3rd Round.
Afterwards I had to speak to reporters from Sky.
"What are you going to do after this heavy defeat?"
"Resign." a chuckle filtered through the press room
"You ask me stupid questions I'll give you stupid answers." I left the room
Our next game was even worse.
"You're all garbage. I tell you what don't even bother turning up next week. I'll get the local side to take your places." that was just the start of my long rant after a well...ermm six-one defeat. It was embarrasing. It was a disgrace. I will never get over it. As I entered my Ford Mondeo people were laughing at me.
"Get lost," I exclaimed to them.
We managed to get a point in our next fixture. A bore draw against Bournemouth. Goaless. Lifeless. The story of our season so far. Against Plymouth we lost again. This time one-nil. However we did have a Johnstone's Paint South Final 1st Leg against Southampton to look forward to.
We will be heading into the home leg with every chance of winning. We secured a one all draw at St Mary's. Liam Dickinson scoring. After the match I called Liam over.
"Liam as impressive as your recent form is, I have decided that in order to raise funds for the club I will be no longer require your services for next season. Once this season finished you and your agent can look for a new club."
Finally we won a match!! Sheffield Wednesday were thrashed...actually we narrowly won two-one. Glenn Murray finally scoring. He was absolutely garbage before but this should boost his confidence levels...I hope.
The following week we were held by Leyton Orient. Goaless. That says it all.
I was furious after Dagenham & Redbridge cheated as they won us two-one. Nicky Forster scored for us but we had numerous penalty shouts turned down as well as two disallowed goals.
"It was a shockhorror from the referee today. I am standing by my players. Surely in the game of sportsmanship they would have admitted our goals were legitimate or that they fouled us. Disgrace." This rant live on Sky cameras earned me a two game touchline ban as well as a £4000 fine. Idiots the whole lot of them.
My assistant didn't do too badly as we were bravely defeated by the MK Dons three-two. Nicky Forster netted a brace as we fell just short.
The second leg of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy South Final finished two-all. Dean *** scored twice-the irony being he didn't score a goal this season prior to this match. Unfortunately Southampton won on away goals. Surely in a final it should go to extra time. Are you listening FA?
The Saints beat us again. This time properly-we lost two-one. Jamie Cureton scored. Another two all draw against Walsall-the second time this season brought the fans entertainment but for me more dropped points. Jamie and Adam Virgo our goalscorers.
Ending February on a bright note we defeated Charlton Athletic three-two. Glenn Murray scoring and Andrew Crofts bagging a brace. We are currently 17th in the league. We muct improve...
Editor Notes- I have finished season one so expect another update shortly.