What really is the point of hounding Knapper in October

It would be purely a PR move at this stage. The time for his removal is the summer if things don't improve drastically. I doubt even a change in January is going to allow a major change as there wont be much funds available.

I'm critical of the signings in the summer but Clement went along with them so really is a 50/50 on who's to blame this summer in terms of recruitment.

We needed a ruthless manager to clear out deadwood and insist on more experience in the squad. Instead PC went along with the youth transfer strategy.

Still puzzles me some of the summer decisions:
1. Alves on loan (completely inexperienced in English football) just bizarre stuff. Again an experienced left sided backup for Cordoba could've been brought in
2. Yongwa signed when we have Chrisene and Mahovo (Field cover too) Wages wasted.
3. Field signing uninspiring and while experienced not a starter at champ level at QPR
4. Why not move on Kvistgarden as he's not Clements type of striker and bring in an experienced striker to fit better.
5. Goalkeeper position neglected. Clement should've been pushing for better backup or challenger to Vlad.
6. Injuries to Ahmed and Toure unfortunate and any hopes of top 8 gone after that.

Posted By: roedtonowhere on October 21st 2026 at 16:08:40

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What really is the point of hounding Knapper in October (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Oct 21, 16:08:40
- Cos he’s shit (n/m) (NCFC) - footymadman, Oct 21, 17:38:20
- Alves is for the future (NCFC) - Azteca, Oct 21, 16:30:05
  - Was thinking Alves only on loan so guess we will need to decide if we want to make it perm (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Oct 21, 16:50:00
    - I believe we have the option. He was never (NCFC) - Azteca, Oct 21, 17:12:03
      - Strange one on his side though. Not playing much won't help his development (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Oct 21, 17:23:55
        
        I guess we hoped to progress further in the League Cup (NCFC) - Azteca, Oct 21, 18:04:25
- I guess .. (NCFC) - loz, Oct 21, 16:23:00
  - SCR could've been worked better (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Oct 21, 16:52:42
    - was it ignored .... (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Oct 21, 17:16:40
      - Couldn't find anyone better than Grimshaw I find hard to believe (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Oct 21, 17:26:33
        
        off cause they could find someone better than Grimshaw but ..... (NCFC) - ghostof barry butler, Oct 21, 17:35:39
        
        Grimshaw cost £600k a year ago … (NCFC) - loz, Oct 21, 17:38:33
      - Exactly and no guarantee you can find clubs to take … (NCFC) - loz, Oct 21, 17:23:40
        
        Ditto kvist.. (NCFC) - loz, Oct 21, 17:25:09
        
        I'm sure someone in the Champ or Scandinavia could've taken him on loan maybe (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Oct 21, 17:34:36
- Ideally wouldn't you want a knew SD to come on before the summer? (NCFC) - Trent_Canary, Oct 21, 16:22:11
  - Yeah if they make the switch that time would make sense. But now would be just good PR (NCFC) - roedtonowhere, Oct 21, 16:55:12
    - We’re also chants if you’re not fit to wear the shirt tbh (n/m) (NCFC) - jamesward, Oct 21, 17:01:55

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