As many will know, I had a lot of criticism of Lee Radford in his first two years in charge, ranging from poor performances on the field, to comments in interviews, to some strange signings (Carvell for a few months, Howarth etc)
but got to swallow my pride and say I got things completely wrong, well done to Lee, all the team and the backroom staff for making this club something to be proud of again.
Joined: Mar 14 2003 Posts: 25977 Location: Back in Hull.
UllFC wrote:As many will know, I had a lot of criticism of Lee Radford in his first two years in charge, ranging from poor performances on the field, to comments in interviews, to some strange signings (Carvell for a few months, Howarth etc)
but got to swallow my pride and say I got things completely wrong, well done to Lee, all the team and the backroom staff for making this club something to be proud of again.
Good post, takes a lot to admit you are wrong, I know you were very vocal, but I think most where wrong about a few things.
Also well done to Pearson, he stuck by his guns and saw what was happening.
Now is the time to really get behind the club, we could really kick on from here if the fans back the club and challenge for the next few years.
I would honestly start selling passes for next season now, make it a £20 deposit.
Joined: Jul 15 2005 Posts: 29811 Location: West Yorkshire
UllFC wrote:As many will know, I had a lot of criticism of Lee Radford in his first two years in charge, ranging from poor performances on the field, to comments in interviews, to some strange signings (Carvell for a few months, Howarth etc)
but got to swallow my pride and say I got things completely wrong, well done to Lee, all the team and the backroom staff for making this club something to be proud of again.
Fair play. Whilst others may have been less damning I'd bet no one anticipated going into August top of the league and at Wembley. Absolutely stunning turnaround.
I do think our league form will suffer a bit now and would be amazed if we got anything against Cas. The physical effort of last night was evident in the utter exhaustion and desolation of the Wigan players - ours would have been masked by euphoria but Watts tweeted he couldn't get out of bed this morning. Hope we make top 4 and get over the line in the cup.
UllFC wrote:As many will know, I had a lot of criticism of Lee Radford in his first two years in charge, ranging from poor performances on the field, to comments in interviews, to some strange signings (Carvell for a few months, Howarth etc)
but got to swallow my pride and say I got things completely wrong, well done to Lee, all the team and the backroom staff for making this club something to be proud of again.
I criticised you for your rather premature "had enough" post a few months back so fair play to you for admitting you were wrong.
Hopefully we can see a rise in attendances for the remainder of this season and into next. 10/11k is still disappointing, this team deserves more. I would like to see at least 12k there on Friday.
Viewing figure for last night was 0.8m which is not bad for BBC2 up against the soaps. The Final will be at least double that so lots of exposure for the club should help.
UllFC wrote:As many will know, I had a lot of criticism of Lee Radford in his first two years in charge, ranging from poor performances on the field, to comments in interviews, to some strange signings (Carvell for a few months, Howarth etc)
but got to swallow my pride and say I got things completely wrong, well done to Lee, all the team and the backroom staff for making this club something to be proud of again.
Fair play Ullfc. Whilst you were critical, you didn't stoop as low to abuse, make up lies, try get him sacked, make home made banners etc like others did. Good to have you back on board. I remember saying at the time that you seemed to be a different person posting, you were that fed up.
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He's come of age as a coach this season with a better team, relieving the pressure and he actually looks like he's enjoying things now. I also love the anti rovers comments
I don't think anyone who criticised Radford was wrong to do so. He got an awful lot wrong in his first 18 months and he would probably be the first to admit that. I didn't think we were going anywhere under him, and I said so on several occasions. If it was up to me he would have been gone last Easter, but I'm glad to have been proven wrong.
Joined: Jul 31 2003 Posts: 36786 Location: Leafy Worcester, home of the Black Pear
Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:I don't think anyone who criticised Radford was wrong to do so. He got an awful lot wrong in his first 18 months and he would probably be the first to admit that. I didn't think we were going anywhere under him, and I said so on several occasions. If it was up to me he would have been gone last Easter, but I'm glad to have been proven wrong.
Pretty much this, with the exception of one or two who went OTT and got personal of course.
Saw a Tweet last night - "Changing my Radford Out banner to Radford Outstanding". Made me chuckle.
Hold on to me baby, his bony hands will do you no harm It said in the cards, we lost our souls to the Nameless One
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