Do you also think that perhaps Knapper is finding it easier to work

With someone who can actually guide him and advise. It seems clear that PC was more hands on - based on him saying about long hours etc - and perhaps that’s just what was needed. The data delivers the short list and someone can then interpret it effectively in terms of how it fits the footballing plans.

Posted By: camcan on March 1st 2026 at 10:51:17

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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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