The obvious one is replace Manning. I agree it's no guarantee of success but neither is

sticking with something that is clearly not working. Even MA alluded to the new manager bounce.

Knapper is a longer term problem but there has to be concern that if he is in charge of recruitment in the January window what confidence is there that he will bring in the needed players.

As per my post earlier in the day I also beleive that relegation is a possibility which if it means a complete shake up of the organisation (i.e. executives and players) might be a harsh but necessary reality.

Posted By: The Gaffer on October 30th 2025 at 10:12:28

Message Thread

First-time poster... (NCFC) - Feedthewolf, Oct 30, 09:19:59
- Good stuff and welcome (NCFC) - Old Git, Oct 30, 11:44:49
  - Thanks, appreciate that. (NCFC) - Feedthewolf, Oct 30, 12:03:10
- What are you having for lunch? (NCFC) - footymadman, Oct 30, 11:30:50
- Brilliant from Bridget especially (NCFC) - trt354, Oct 30, 10:04:12
  - ^stalker alert (NCFC) - Jumbo1, Oct 30, 10:30:17
- For the long term I also feel comfortable with MA in charge however I don't (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Oct 30, 10:02:10
  - What actions are available that resolve the relegation risk, though? (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 30, 10:05:03
    - I agree that MA could financially absorb the impact of relegation... (NCFC) - Feedthewolf, Oct 30, 10:13:45
      - I believe in that regard his lack of a football background is a major issue as he (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Oct 30, 11:05:48
        
        He mentioned speaking to the American guy who owns Birmingham (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Oct 30, 11:50:44
        
        That's Tom Brady the GOAT American football quarterback. Not a lot of experience of soccer (n/m) (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Oct 30, 12:10:40
        
        No it isn't. Brady is only a minority shareholder (NCFC) - mr carra, Oct 30, 13:12:37
        
        Details (n/m) (NCFC) - megson, Oct 30, 16:35:21
        
        Delia and Michael are still around if he wants to talk to Woy (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 30, 11:20:55
        
        I’m fairly confident he’d know how to get in touch with said contacts though (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Oct 30, 11:17:24
        
        Yep, this. (NCFC) - Feedthewolf, Oct 30, 11:13:36
        
        I wouldn't be so sure about that (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 30, 11:21:42
        
        Oh I totally agree. (NCFC) - Feedthewolf, Oct 30, 12:05:31
    - The obvious one is replace Manning. I agree it's no guarantee of success but neither is (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Oct 30, 10:12:28
      - Sacking knapper now won’t solve the Jan window though (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Oct 30, 10:18:40
- Well written commentary of the programme! (n/m) (NCFC) - KevinBond, Oct 30, 09:57:14
- What are you having for lunch? (n/m) (NCFC) - Chris Peacock, Oct 30, 09:39:23
  - Probably some kind of tuna/pasta mash-up. (n/m) (NCFC) - Feedthewolf, Oct 30, 10:01:24
    - Sounds OK but could be girl in disguise if ur going salad city (NCFC) - Real Man, Oct 30, 11:05:44
      - Your username is confusing me. (NCFC) - Feedthewolf, Oct 30, 11:14:14
        
        come down to halfords m8 (NCFC) - Real Man, Oct 30, 11:43:48
        
        ok m8 (NCFC) - Feedthewolf, Oct 30, 12:06:30
        
        Bravo (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Oct 30, 11:16:10
- Great article, buddy! ❤️ (n/m) (NCFC) - lurd, Oct 30, 09:33:52
- Good article. Yes (n/m) (NCFC) - Biggles, Oct 30, 09:33:24
- Agree about Bridget, what a credit to our club she is. (n/m) (NCFC) - tim berry, Oct 30, 09:24:22
  - Bridget by far the best call summed up perfectly (n/m) (NCFC) - kye, Oct 30, 11:42:38
  - A great article all-round, nothing to disagree on there. (n/m) (NCFC) - tim berry, Oct 30, 09:30:24

Reply to Message

In order to add a post to the WotB Message Board you must be a registered WotB user.

If you are not yet registered then please visit the registration page. You should ensure that their browser is setup to accept cookies.