I’m not slating him, just asking the question. For the record, he has made a lot of good

Signings imo that will only get better due to their age. I just wonder if big Phil would simply let Knapper sign who he wants. I get the impression PC is a bit more old school, wants to control most aspects of the club and identify his own players. I’m sure Knapper will help but I think PC will have the first and final call.

Posted By: DH Yellow on March 1st 2026 at 10:25:38

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We should probably give Knapper some credit (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 09:36:25
- I'm sure it helps that Clement is more of a manager than head coach (NCFC) - Dracula, Mar 1, 15:13:38
- Would be pleased to see Field stay on a permanent basis (n/m) (NCFC) - revsimon, Mar 1, 11:20:27
  - I'd make him a priority, will still have a year left on his QPR contract though (NCFC) - trafford_canary, Mar 1, 13:04:16
    - Four years… (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 13:29:24
      - Actually three left (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 13:31:56
  - Yeah would be a useful addition to the squad and we need a back up for Pelle (n/m) (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Mar 1, 12:11:10
    - He might not want to be a back up (NCFC) - APB, Mar 1, 13:32:21
- Indeed. But let's not forget Webber laughing at the oldie supporters when they were upset. (n/m) (NCFC) - Milko, Mar 1, 10:40:57
  - Webber? What’s he got to do with it? (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Mar 1, 10:54:23
    - Or she, even? (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Mar 1, 10:55:08
- Done well to turn round the mess he got himself into. (NCFC) - Hit Squadie, Mar 1, 10:30:14
  - Hopefully only fringe players leaving, and can keep core of squad together (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Mar 1, 10:33:06
    - Wright and matron to come in (NCFC) - matgore, Mar 1, 10:35:51
      - Yeah Topic out, Field in (NCFC) - JD3, Mar 1, 11:25:21
        
        Topic might also be great under PC e.g. Pelle and Slimane improvements (n/m) (NCFC) - Knitted Jesus, Mar 1, 12:11:51
        
        I am most excited by the prospect of him sorting out Crnac (NCFC) - Legacy Fan, Mar 1, 13:09:45
      - Ooh matron (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 10:58:55
- He's sorted it out (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 1, 10:21:51
  - Yep, well done us (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 10:24:55
    - That's on us (n/m) (NCFC) - Ken Dodds Dads Dog, Mar 1, 10:26:55
      - Good fan behaviours (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 10:28:28
        
        We told him to own the basics and make them world class. And he has. (n/m) (NCFC) - Under soil heating, Mar 1, 10:36:43
        
        And increase the bandwidth (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Mar 1, 10:40:07
- Yep (n/m) (NCFC) - norwaay, Mar 1, 10:19:58
- How much influence do we think Knapper had in those signings? Not saying he didn’t, just (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Mar 1, 10:13:07
  - I don’t think you can slate him when things are going badly (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 10:17:56
    - I’m not slating him, just asking the question. For the record, he has made a lot of good (NCFC) - DH Yellow, Mar 1, 10:25:38
      - Final call yes (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 10:27:53
        
        Do you also think that perhaps Knapper is finding it easier to work (NCFC) - camcan, Mar 1, 10:51:17
        
        Yes, and someone who doesn’t talk in riddles (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 11:00:35
        
        A lot of the players signed before PC (NCFC) - matgore, Mar 1, 10:38:33
    - VMT (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Mar 1, 10:23:41
- Knapper has effectively 'knocked it out of the park'. (n/m) (NCFC) - MORDENCANARY, Mar 1, 09:59:51
- Maghoma currently looks like he could be (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Mar 1, 09:54:24
  - He is class. So balanced (n/m) (NCFC) - Milko, Mar 1, 10:46:54
  - Before my time but I did say could be one of our best (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Mar 1, 10:15:21
    - Could be a too good for the champ (NCFC) - phrankin, Mar 1, 10:26:47
      - He looks every bit as good as Maddison and Buendia (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 10:29:31
        
        High praise. He seems more of a ball carrier than those two, so far. (NCFC) - APB, Mar 1, 10:38:58
  - Up there with Martin Peters ? (n/m) (NCFC) - MORDENCANARY, Mar 1, 10:01:45
- Probably?! I gave enough shit to him when it was was shit, (NCFC) - BigGrantHolt, Mar 1, 09:53:52
- Knapper signed Clement (NCFC) - strap_on sally, Mar 1, 09:50:54
  - There were lots of reservations among fans about the Manning appointment. (n/m) (NCFC) - The Gaffer, Mar 1, 11:07:00
- Crnac and Jurasek are the two costly duds (NCFC) - JoeyDeacon, Mar 1, 09:45:21
  - Crnac looked ok at times last year (NCFC) - Hit Squadie, Mar 1, 10:25:20
    - He was truly dreadful before injury (NCFC) - jamesward, Mar 1, 10:26:44
      - Only Darling and Sargent weren’t. Maybe Kvist as well. (n/m) (NCFC) - APB, Mar 1, 10:41:45
  - Harsh to bracket crnac with jurasek (n/m) (NCFC) - SimonOTBC, Mar 1, 10:24:34
- Someone on twitter says he still needs to go (NCFC) - Charles21, Mar 1, 09:40:56
- And played the Sargent SitUAtion perfectly. (n/m) (NCFC) - Cellophane Flowers, Mar 1, 09:38:27

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