Bradford City boss Parkinson rounds on his critics (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

Bantams4ever wrote:
why are you questioning Parky's team now, just because the results are not running the way you want them.
Did anyone question his selections for Arsenal, Wigan, Watford or Villa, no, I wonder why not, oh, could it have been because we won !!
There's so much negagativity with these posts.
In Parky we trust.CITD

Freddy wrote:
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When I have seen Connell play--( Not Often,-I agree) . I was not wholly impressed with his play. He seemed lost, and not sharp. Perhaps 'Parky' has observed this weakness too---especially in training..
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However, as he is rotating the Squad--to give players a well earned rest.( In view of the number of EXTRA matches already played. ). Perhaps he could start Connell etc. Then sub.him, if he still lacks sharpness etc.
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IF and it is now a big IF--City achieve play-off's. Then it is ANOTHER possible EXTRA 3 very tough matches to play, over and above the normal 46--plus the League Cup Matches( Already played).
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Think about the last few Seasons that were terrible, to say the least. The constant threat of RELEGATION, was a major worry, and concern, for everyone involved with Bradford City.

'Parky' has turned it around. He has taken the Club to an Historic League Cup Final. I want him to stay--sign another contract--and develop an AUTOMATIC promotion position, next Season. By improving the whole Squad, during the Closed Season.
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Again--assuming City do not achieve promotion this Season.However,- If it is achieved--again I want 'Parky' to develop the Squad --TO SUSTAIN PROMOTION.
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Freddy wrote:
* When I have seen Connell play--( Not Often,-I agree) . I was not wholly impressed with his play. He seemed lost, and not sharp. Perhaps 'Parky' has observed this weakness too---especially in training.. * However, as he is rotating the Squad--to give players a well earned rest.( In view of the number of EXTRA matches already played. ). Perhaps he could start Connell etc. Then sub.him, if he still lacks sharpness etc. * IF and it is now a big IF--City achieve play-off's. Then it is ANOTHER possible EXTRA 3 very tough matches to play, over and above the normal 46--plus the League Cup Matches( Already played). * Think about the last few Seasons that were terrible, to say the least. The constant threat of RELEGATION, was a major worry, and concern, for everyone involved with Bradford City. 'Parky' has turned it around. He has taken the Club to an Historic League Cup Final. I want him to stay--sign another contract--and develop an AUTOMATIC promotion position, next Season. By improving the whole Squad, during the Closed Season. * Again--assuming City do not achieve promotion this Season.However,- If it is achieved--again I want 'Parky' to develop the Squad --TO SUSTAIN PROMOTION. *

dannbradfc wrote:

Freddy wrote:
* When I have seen Connell play--( Not Often,-I agree) . I was not wholly impressed with his play. He seemed lost, and not sharp. Perhaps 'Parky' has observed this weakness too---especially in training.. * However, as he is rotating the Squad--to give players a well earned rest.( In view of the number of EXTRA matches already played. ). Perhaps he could start Connell etc. Then sub.him, if he still lacks sharpness etc. * IF and it is now a big IF--City achieve play-off's. Then it is ANOTHER possible EXTRA 3 very tough matches to play, over and above the normal 46--plus the League Cup Matches( Already played). * Think about the last few Seasons that were terrible, to say the least. The constant threat of RELEGATION, was a major worry, and concern, for everyone involved with Bradford City. 'Parky' has turned it around. He has taken the Club to an Historic League Cup Final. I want him to stay--sign another contract--and develop an AUTOMATIC promotion position, next Season. By improving the whole Squad, during the Closed Season. * Again--assuming City do not achieve promotion this Season.However,- If it is achieved--again I want 'Parky' to develop the Squad --TO SUSTAIN PROMOTION. *

I don't think our current style/method of playing will ever take us up in an automatic position assomeone higher up suggests. It just doesn't create enough and will always invite a draw or narrow defeat.

We rely on set-piecs too much and perhaps a flick on over the top.

Our only creative outlet is the wingers and these receive the ball nearer the half way line and are expected to beat one often two players each time. They never or very rarely receive the ball on the run BEHIND their full backs forcing them to think.

Our play is all in front of the opposition and it easy to counter. Particularly since Christmas teams have sussed this out and we have struggled, including quite afew home defeats. Anyone who "knows and understands" football can work us out and counter it. Thats why the opposition managers are far to often coming away with the points from Valley Parade. NOT because they raise their game, or referree's (however bad they often are) etc etc

Playing this way is more hopeful than positive and imposing. It won't get us up automatically and play-offs with some hopeful one nil wins is the best this way of playing can hope to offer.

Anyone who understands football can see this........

MortonBantam wrote:
The best 2 players in the world never miss a game. It doesn't seem to affect their form.

bilty40 wrote:
On the subject of "tiredness",a great many players say they would much rather play two games a week than play and train-so I don,t get it!
So,why can,t we play two games a week,and "ease off" on the training,and "discuss"where we are not getting enough goals,until the season ends?
And on the subject of a "spark" being needed,could we start with Connell,with a wiew to him letting him get us off to a good start,and maybe a goal or two in front,then go to the more cautios approach that P.P> obviously prefers.A lot of teams won Cups and Championships doing this,and I always understood this was the correct way to play the defensive,cautious way( i.e.when a team has something to hang on to) AlthoughI,m not in favour of a cautious approach of any kind,it might be what,s required at this stage.--"Do what you need to do to win a football match"

Sandy lane bantam wrote:
I agree it is important to stick together at the moment as this season is not yet over and the players have played a lot of games. However isn't the statement that anyone questioning him "doesn't understand football" rather contrary to sticking together? Sounds like Colin Todd is back to me! If we are resting players because they are tired then why is Connell constantly sat on the bench? He has only played a handful of games this year. I know it is difficult to put him into the 4-4-2 system but change it. The current system is hardly working and he is one of the few players with a spark at the moment. Got to be worth trying to accommodate him. What have we got to lose in our position?

CheltCityFan wrote:
I'm not going to knock Mr Parkinson as he has stopped the constantly downward rot, which in itself is an achievement after so many years' decline, he has brought in some better players and has worked the miracle of a Wembley final against all odds. The latter is something Man U, Man C, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal etc could not manage to achieve. This is something that we rightly need to applaud Mr Parkinson for. However, the one point that I have consistently disagreed with on here is the rotation system. I don't believe it works at this level unless you are making an odd change and dropping in like for like so the team knows exactly how to play. Nor do I believe it is beyond players to play twice a week. Look at the successful teams in this league and I think you will find that they have a solid core of regulars that are not rotated. In this league in particular, team spirit and consistency can make a big difference where there are not a lot of quality players. If we were only changing the odd player I could understand, but when we make six changes on a regular basis I don't know how the players know what is going on. When you have a different keeper, a different centre back pairing, different midfield pairing and different forward line, I'm not surprised we lack that cutting edge. And when we do this against teams that are at the bottom of the league, I can understand fans' frustrations, because I share them fully. Our main frustration is that we can see that we have the players to be at the top of this league but continuing to be happy with odd points against bottom of the league teams is not going to get us out this season, whilst small teams with much lower resources manage to be able to win games week in, week out.

tyker2 wrote:
mm an outburst not dissimilar to those embarked upon by Taylor: turn against the crowd and you are a goner. If players need resting for playing too many games out does he explain the total lack of use of Connell. THIS GUY HAS NOT HAD A FAIR CRACK OF THE WHIP. It seeks that Parky is saying our resent record in staying unbeaten in 5 is something which should be applauded. However look at the opposed teams and their relative league position and resources and a and link those to the views expressed that we can now press ahead for the play off push. Does not make much sense to me or most of the supporters I know and have spoken to during nd after games.

dannbradfc wrote:

Freddy wrote: * When I have seen Connell play--( Not Often,-I agree) . I was not wholly impressed with his play. He seemed lost, and not sharp. Perhaps 'Parky' has observed this weakness too---especially in training.. * However, as he is rotating the Squad--to give players a well earned rest.( In view of the number of EXTRA matches already played. ). Perhaps he could start Connell etc. Then sub.him, if he still lacks sharpness etc. * IF and it is now a big IF--City achieve play-off's. Then it is ANOTHER possible EXTRA 3 very tough matches to play, over and above the normal 46--plus the League Cup Matches( Already played). * Think about the last few Seasons that were terrible, to say the least. The constant threat of RELEGATION, was a major worry, and concern, for everyone involved with Bradford City. 'Parky' has turned it around. He has taken the Club to an Historic League Cup Final. I want him to stay--sign another contract--and develop an AUTOMATIC promotion position, next Season. By improving the whole Squad, during the Closed Season. * Again--assuming City do not achieve promotion this Season.However,- If it is achieved--again I want 'Parky' to develop the Squad --TO SUSTAIN PROMOTION. *

I don't think our current style/method of playing will ever take us up in an automatic position assomeone higher up suggests. It just doesn't create enough and will always invite a draw or narrow defeat. We rely on set-piecs too much and perhaps a flick on over the top. Our only creative outlet is the wingers and these receive the ball nearer the half way line and are expected to beat one often two players each time. They never or very rarely receive the ball on the run BEHIND their full backs forcing them to think. Our play is all in front of the opposition and it easy to counter. Particularly since Christmas teams have sussed this out and we have struggled, including quite afew home defeats. Anyone who "knows and understands" football can work us out and counter it. Thats why the opposition managers are far to often coming away with the points from Valley Parade. NOT because they raise their game, or referree's (however bad they often are) etc etc Playing this way is more hopeful than positive and imposing. It won't get us up automatically and play-offs with some hopeful one nil wins is the best this way of playing can hope to offer. Anyone who understands football can see this........

Peter300 wrote:

tyker2 wrote:
mm an outburst not dissimilar to those embarked upon by Taylor: turn against the crowd and you are a goner. If players need resting for playing too many games out does he explain the total lack of use of Connell. THIS GUY HAS NOT HAD A FAIR CRACK OF THE WHIP. It seeks that Parky is saying our resent record in staying unbeaten in 5 is something which should be applauded. However look at the opposed teams and their relative league position and resources and a and link those to the views expressed that we can now press ahead for the play off push. Does not make much sense to me or most of the supporters I know and have spoken to during nd after games.

Well tykeretykketebikette

y you criticise all managers. Parkinson should move to another club and take the money on offer. I say don't waste time at Bradford playing for the likes you who don't want you (who don't want any manager really). Get some money from a Championship club and get sacked there when their fans (like tyketytuerterwereker

tyet) decide they don't want you. The manager is absolutely right to have a go at some of the fans. Some of the them deserve it.

lawsonio123 wrote:
I have always respected Mr Parkinsons position as Manager.and always will do so..But to say supporters know nothing about football shows a lack of respect. Some of these people have played the game and supported City for up to 50 years and more.Mr Parkinson you are wrong to slate these people who support City through Thick and Thin they are entitled to express what they feel

Peter300 wrote:

CheltCityFan wrote:
I'm not going to knock Mr Parkinson as he has stopped the constantly downward rot, which in itself is an achievement after so many years' decline, he has brought in some better players and has worked the miracle of a Wembley final against all odds. The latter is something Man U, Man C, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal etc could not manage to achieve. This is something that we rightly need to applaud Mr Parkinson for. However, the one point that I have consistently disagreed with on here is the rotation system. I don't believe it works at this level unless you are making an odd change and dropping in like for like so the team knows exactly how to play. Nor do I believe it is beyond players to play twice a week. Look at the successful teams in this league and I think you will find that they have a solid core of regulars that are not rotated. In this league in particular, team spirit and consistency can make a big difference where there are not a lot of quality players. If we were only changing the odd player I could understand, but when we make six changes on a regular basis I don't know how the players know what is going on. When you have a different keeper, a different centre back pairing, different midfield pairing and different forward line, I'm not surprised we lack that cutting edge. And when we do this against teams that are at the bottom of the league, I can understand fans' frustrations, because I share them fully. Our main frustration is that we can see that we have the players to be at the top of this league but continuing to be happy with odd points against bottom of the league teams is not going to get us out this season, whilst small teams with much lower resources manage to be able to win games week in, week out.

Parkinson made it quite clear there would be a rotation system last August. You and your friends had plently of opportunity to criticise this policy, but you chose not to. Instead you wait eight months to decide it should be questioned. You and your friends make for very poor managers.

CheltCityFan wrote:
I'm not going to knock Mr Parkinson as he has stopped the constantly downward rot, which in itself is an achievement after so many years' decline, he has brought in some better players and has worked the miracle of a Wembley final against all odds. The latter is something Man U, Man C, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal etc could not manage to achieve. This is something that we rightly need to applaud Mr Parkinson for. However, the one point that I have consistently disagreed with on here is the rotation system. I don't believe it works at this level unless you are making an odd change and dropping in like for like so the team knows exactly how to play. Nor do I believe it is beyond players to play twice a week. Look at the successful teams in this league and I think you will find that they have a solid core of regulars that are not rotated. In this league in particular, team spirit and consistency can make a big difference where there are not a lot of quality players. If we were only changing the odd player I could understand, but when we make six changes on a regular basis I don't know how the players know what is going on. When you have a different keeper, a different centre back pairing, different midfield pairing and different forward line, I'm not surprised we lack that cutting edge. And when we do this against teams that are at the bottom of the league, I can understand fans' frustrations, because I share them fully. Our main frustration is that we can see that we have the players to be at the top of this league but continuing to be happy with odd points against bottom of the league teams is not going to get us out this season, whilst small teams with much lower resources manage to be able to win games week in, week out.

Michael Clayton wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote:
I have always respected Mr Parkinsons position as Manager.and always will do so..But to say supporters know nothing about football shows a lack of respect. Some of these people have played the game and supported City for up to 50 years and more.Mr Parkinson you are wrong to slate these people who support City through Thick and Thin they are entitled to express what they feel

Supporters are entitled to express what they feel. However, the moment that Parkinson opens his trap, he is seized upon.

Things are said in the heat of the moment and anyone who has played competitive sport should realise this.

There are many occasions on which he has praised the fans. Are you advocating that he should not express any negatives?

Would you rather he was truthful than simply trying to appease all the time?

lawsonio123 wrote:

Michael Clayton wrote:

lawsonio123 wrote: I have always respected Mr Parkinsons position as Manager.and always will do so..But to say supporters know nothing about football shows a lack of respect. Some of these people have played the game and supported City for up to 50 years and more.Mr Parkinson you are wrong to slate these people who support City through Thick and Thin they are entitled to express what they feel

Supporters are entitled to express what they feel. However, the moment that Parkinson opens his trap, he is seized upon. Things are said in the heat of the moment and anyone who has played competitive sport should realise this. There are many occasions on which he has praised the fans. Are you advocating that he should not express any negatives? Would you rather he was truthful than simply trying to appease all the time?

I have always backer Mr Parkinson BUT it is not right to say supporters know nothing about football .some of them know a great deal about it I know sometimes they say things but only in dissapointment He has every right to defend himself and i have always backed him and still do so.However to say supporters know nothing about football was wrong. Remember without these supporters our club would not be what it is.OH YES they know about football.Look back at my posts you will see nobody has defended Parky more than i have Take Care CITY always

MrsAngryofRidd wrote:
I think it is obvious from the comments above that we would all like to see Connell start a game and I think we will all agree that rotation is necessary. So Mr Parkinson again please please play Connell from the start with Hanson. Hope someone at the Club reads these posts.

ALEXIMO.56. wrote:
Does everyone remember when Parky first arrived. He stated that this season is for rebuilding and next season is a challenge for promotion. He then stated we are aiming for a top ten position but a playoff place would be fantastic. We are there or there abouts and still could make the play-offs. There are still a few who come on here and expect instant promotion and some still say that we belong back in the premiership. We don't belong in the prem. We are a 4th division club who with credit climbed the leagues and got ourselves in the prem for 2 seasons. We are now AGAIN a 4th division club who are attempting to start climbing the leagues once again. Parky is the ONLY manager to take a 4th division club to a MAJOR cup final at Wembley. We have had a fantastic season despite all the injuries and all the games played so far. It can get better by possibly and hopefully reaching the play-offs. Parky is the best manager this club has had for many years and I for one hope he signs a new deal. It's time now for us all to stick together and get behind Parky and give him the SUPPORT and RESPECT he deserves.

Victor Clayton wrote:

CheltCityFan wrote:
I'm not going to knock Mr Parkinson as he has stopped the constantly downward rot, which in itself is an achievement after so many years' decline, he has brought in some better players and has worked the miracle of a Wembley final against all odds. The latter is something Man U, Man C, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal etc could not manage to achieve. This is something that we rightly need to applaud Mr Parkinson for. However, the one point that I have consistently disagreed with on here is the rotation system. I don't believe it works at this level unless you are making an odd change and dropping in like for like so the team knows exactly how to play. Nor do I believe it is beyond players to play twice a week. Look at the successful teams in this league and I think you will find that they have a solid core of regulars that are not rotated. In this league in particular, team spirit and consistency can make a big difference where there are not a lot of quality players. If we were only changing the odd player I could understand, but when we make six changes on a regular basis I don't know how the players know what is going on. When you have a different keeper, a different centre back pairing, different midfield pairing and different forward line, I'm not surprised we lack that cutting edge. And when we do this against teams that are at the bottom of the league, I can understand fans' frustrations, because I share them fully. Our main frustration is that we can see that we have the players to be at the top of this league but continuing to be happy with odd points against bottom of the league teams is not going to get us out this season, whilst small teams with much lower resources manage to be able to win games week in, week out.

TBH, I dont agree with what you are saying about the rotation system. In fact i would even go as far as to say that with regard to central midfield, he hasn't used it enough. We havn't had a string of decent league games for month now. and for most part Jones & Doyle were constant. I think we would have been better off now if Ravenhill and R Jones had seen more action. He even stuck with the Wells/ Hanson partnership for too long. in one game he brought a poorly Wells on, and then had to sub him off again. This is all hindsight of course, but I can’t understand why more supporters (not you) weren’t saying what they are saying now, months aga!

essess wrote:
I agree 100% with parky just what you minority so called city fans want I dot know,he can't do right for wrong Jason Thornton (pulse) was well out of order by saying it was a below par performance it was not and I was their the ball just wouldn't go in Branson should have been red carded. Why don't you lot get behind the team instead of this negativity :)

tinytoonster wrote:

essess wrote:
I agree 100% with parky just what you minority so called city fans want I dot know,he can't do right for wrong Jason Thornton (pulse) was well out of order by saying it was a below par performance it was not and I was their the ball just wouldn't go in Branson should have been red carded. Why don't you lot get behind the team instead of this negativity :)

its TIM THORNTON! and you were THERE! at least get the names and spelling right!
that just sums up the intelligence levels on here.
changing 6 players smacks of panicking, just a thought but hey, i know nothing parky said.

CheltCityFan wrote:

Victor Clayton wrote:

CheltCityFan wrote:
I'm not going to knock Mr Parkinson as he has stopped the constantly downward rot, which in itself is an achievement after so many years' decline, he has brought in some better players and has worked the miracle of a Wembley final against all odds. The latter is something Man U, Man C, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal etc could not manage to achieve. This is something that we rightly need to applaud Mr Parkinson for. However, the one point that I have consistently disagreed with on here is the rotation system. I don't believe it works at this level unless you are making an odd change and dropping in like for like so the team knows exactly how to play. Nor do I believe it is beyond players to play twice a week. Look at the successful teams in this league and I think you will find that they have a solid core of regulars that are not rotated. In this league in particular, team spirit and consistency can make a big difference where there are not a lot of quality players. If we were only changing the odd player I could understand, but when we make six changes on a regular basis I don't know how the players know what is going on. When you have a different keeper, a different centre back pairing, different midfield pairing and different forward line, I'm not surprised we lack that cutting edge. And when we do this against teams that are at the bottom of the league, I can understand fans' frustrations, because I share them fully. Our main frustration is that we can see that we have the players to be at the top of this league but continuing to be happy with odd points against bottom of the league teams is not going to get us out this season, whilst small teams with much lower resources manage to be able to win games week in, week out.

TBH, I dont agree with what you are saying about the rotation system. In fact i would even go as far as to say that with regard to central midfield, he hasn't used it enough. We havn't had a string of decent league games for month now. and for most part Jones & Doyle were constant. I think we would have been better off now if Ravenhill and R Jones had seen more action. He even stuck with the Wells/ Hanson partnership for too long. in one game he brought a poorly Wells on, and then had to sub him off again. This is all hindsight of course, but I can’t understand why more supporters (not you) weren’t saying what they are saying now, months aga!

Victor, no problem with you not agreeing with my views on rotation as we are all entitled to our opinions - that's what makes football such a great game. I wouldn't disagree with you about the central midfield as it is pivotal to our play and has not always been dynamic enough. However, I don't call it rotation where you recognise that one or two players are not performing to their standards for whatever reason and replace them because of their lack of form. This has always got to be an option because no one's place should be guaranteed whoever they are. What I call rotation is where we regularly have five or six changes from game to game when there is often no justifiable reason other than to 'freshen up the squad'. This is just my view, honestly held.

I would also like to reiterate that Mr Parkinson has done a fantastic job this season getting us to Wembley and setting the foundations for better times. He deserves a medal for this and I will not criticise him - he's a far better manager than I could ever be and is a very honest, hardworking and genuine person who I respect greatly. I may not always agree with his team selection or tactics but he is the manager of the team I have loved for over 50 years, therefore has my support for what it is worth.

KnightMcCall wrote:
Two really simple things. Parky has said "anyone who doesn't understand the need to rotate doesn't understand football". He has not had a go at supporters and this is a new article so it is not actually very clear who he is responding to at all.

Secondly, please state for the record, who on here thinks they know more about football than PP?

Good, none of you so shut up.

Bradford1903 wrote:
I don't think the main issue is squad rotation.

I appreciate that we've had an unprecedented amount of games this season, it's a ridiculous schedule to have to trips to Devon in 4 days, and the squad is good enough to get results, irrespective of what team is put out.

The main issue to me is the persistence in a conservative approach to games, when we desperately need wins to overall the points gap to the play offs.

Parky's priority is to be well organised and difficult to beat, and over the course of a season, I don't really have much of an issue with that, as this approach has got a lot of teams promoted from this division. In our position though, to close the points gap he simply has got to play a more expansive game, and I can't believe he doesn't see this.

You never know in football, if we can beat Exeter we've 3 home games on the bounce, but we are not going to achieve anything through conservative, safety first football.

bcfc1903 wrote:
Luckily we pay a decent manger to do the job...some of the stuff in the above thread is hilarious. BCFC have had a great season, if we go unbeaten til the end of the season, BCFC will be there or there abouts, what ever happens this season...it's been a fairytale, for BCFC to play in a domestic major cup final is incredible!!!!!. CTID

numerouno2 wrote:

bcfc1903 wrote: Luckily we pay a decent manger to do the job...some of the stuff in the above thread is hilarious. BCFC have had a great season, if we go unbeaten til the end of the season, BCFC will be there or there abouts, what ever happens this season...it's been a fairytale, for BCFC to play in a domestic major cup final is incredible!!!!!. CTID

All managers lose their way from time to time so how about accepting that could happen to Parkinson. Everybody on here understands what he has achieved by getting us to the cup final but take that away and he would have had an extended budget and still not brought us any further in league standards. It doesn't matter where we end up in the league this season 8th or 18th, only play-offs or better can be seen as improvement. He knew we were lacking in some positions when the transfer market was open but he opted not to strengthen those. Now he is suffering with lack of goals and results. So going unbeaten to the end of the season with 7 draws 3 wins and missing out on promotion is satisfying to you. Why did he push the boat out on bringing Davies back to the club for one year only if he had no intention of getting out of the league this year?. Players who come in for one year only are not here to build up for a push the following season.

Michael Clayton wrote:

numerouno2 wrote:

bcfc1903 wrote: Luckily we pay a decent manger to do the job...some of the stuff in the above thread is hilarious. BCFC have had a great season, if we go unbeaten til the end of the season, BCFC will be there or there abouts, what ever happens this season...it's been a fairytale, for BCFC to play in a domestic major cup final is incredible!!!!!. CTID

All managers lose their way from time to time so how about accepting that could happen to Parkinson. Everybody on here understands what he has achieved by getting us to the cup final but take that away and he would have had an extended budget and still not brought us any further in league standards. It doesn't matter where we end up in the league this season 8th or 18th, only play-offs or better can be seen as improvement. He knew we were lacking in some positions when the transfer market was open but he opted not to strengthen those. Now he is suffering with lack of goals and results. So going unbeaten to the end of the season with 7 draws 3 wins and missing out on promotion is satisfying to you. Why did he push the boat out on bringing Davies back to the club for one year only if he had no intention of getting out of the league this year?. Players who come in for one year only are not here to build up for a push the following season.

As you are so keen to have a go at PP, remind yourself that he generated the income (through the cup run) in order to cover the extended budget. He achieved a Wembley date (through his managerial ability) and, in so doing, has boosted net profit. To suggest that PP has not brought the club any further (in league standards) is incorrect. Look at the league table on this day in 2012 and see how desperate the situation was. One contributor referred to the narcissistic tendencies of the fans. I would go further by adding that it has been a demonstration of sheer ignorance. Can critics not understand that this has been an extraordinary (in the sense of very unusual) season? Or are you simply going to lambast a man who has not completed a full season in the hot-seat? By some, his achievements are treated as 'luck' whilst league setbacks are down to bad management. His perfectly rational explanantions are treated as 'excuses'. One thing is for sure, if he goes it is back to square one. If he stays, you critics will end up eating humble pie.

KnightMcCall wrote:
Two really simple things. Parky has said "anyone who doesn't understand the need to rotate doesn't understand football". He has not had a go at supporters and this is a new article so it is not actually very clear who he is responding to at all.

Secondly, please state for the record, who on here thinks they know more about football than PP?

Good, none of you so shut up.

Victor Clayton wrote:

Michael Clayton wrote:

numerouno2 wrote:

bcfc1903 wrote: Luckily we pay a decent manger to do the job...some of the stuff in the above thread is hilarious. BCFC have had a great season, if we go unbeaten til the end of the season, BCFC will be there or there abouts, what ever happens this season...it's been a fairytale, for BCFC to play in a domestic major cup final is incredible!!!!!. CTID

All managers lose their way from time to time so how about accepting that could happen to Parkinson. Everybody on here understands what he has achieved by getting us to the cup final but take that away and he would have had an extended budget and still not brought us any further in league standards. It doesn't matter where we end up in the league this season 8th or 18th, only play-offs or better can be seen as improvement. He knew we were lacking in some positions when the transfer market was open but he opted not to strengthen those. Now he is suffering with lack of goals and results. So going unbeaten to the end of the season with 7 draws 3 wins and missing out on promotion is satisfying to you. Why did he push the boat out on bringing Davies back to the club for one year only if he had no intention of getting out of the league this year?. Players who come in for one year only are not here to build up for a push the following season.

As you are so keen to have a go at PP, remind yourself that he generated the income (through the cup run) in order to cover the extended budget. He achieved a Wembley date (through his managerial ability) and, in so doing, has boosted net profit. To suggest that PP has not brought the club any further (in league standards) is incorrect. Look at the league table on this day in 2012 and see how desperate the situation was. One contributor referred to the narcissistic tendencies of the fans. I would go further by adding that it has been a demonstration of sheer ignorance. Can critics not understand that this has been an extraordinary (in the sense of very unusual) season? Or are you simply going to lambast a man who has not completed a full season in the hot-seat? By some, his achievements are treated as 'luck' whilst league setbacks are down to bad management. His perfectly rational explanantions are treated as 'excuses'. One thing is for sure, if he goes it is back to square one. If he stays, you critics will end up eating humble pie.

good post Michael.

Michael Clayton wrote:

Victor Clayton wrote:

Michael Clayton wrote:

numerouno2 wrote:

bcfc1903 wrote: Luckily we pay a decent manger to do the job...some of the stuff in the above thread is hilarious. BCFC have had a great season, if we go unbeaten til the end of the season, BCFC will be there or there abouts, what ever happens this season...it's been a fairytale, for BCFC to play in a domestic major cup final is incredible!!!!!. CTID

All managers lose their way from time to time so how about accepting that could happen to Parkinson. Everybody on here understands what he has achieved by getting us to the cup final but take that away and he would have had an extended budget and still not brought us any further in league standards. It doesn't matter where we end up in the league this season 8th or 18th, only play-offs or better can be seen as improvement. He knew we were lacking in some positions when the transfer market was open but he opted not to strengthen those. Now he is suffering with lack of goals and results. So going unbeaten to the end of the season with 7 draws 3 wins and missing out on promotion is satisfying to you. Why did he push the boat out on bringing Davies back to the club for one year only if he had no intention of getting out of the league this year?. Players who come in for one year only are not here to build up for a push the following season.

As you are so keen to have a go at PP, remind yourself that he generated the income (through the cup run) in order to cover the extended budget. He achieved a Wembley date (through his managerial ability) and, in so doing, has boosted net profit. To suggest that PP has not brought the club any further (in league standards) is incorrect. Look at the league table on this day in 2012 and see how desperate the situation was. One contributor referred to the narcissistic tendencies of the fans. I would go further by adding that it has been a demonstration of sheer ignorance. Can critics not understand that this has been an extraordinary (in the sense of very unusual) season? Or are you simply going to lambast a man who has not completed a full season in the hot-seat? By some, his achievements are treated as 'luck' whilst league setbacks are down to bad management. His perfectly rational explanantions are treated as 'excuses'. One thing is for sure, if he goes it is back to square one. If he stays, you critics will end up eating humble pie.

good post Michael.

Thanks Mr Claypole.

macca1969 wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:
Two really simple things. Parky has said "anyone who doesn't understand the need to rotate doesn't understand football". He has not had a go at supporters and this is a new article so it is not actually very clear who he is responding to at all.

Secondly, please state for the record, who on here thinks they know more about football than PP?

Good, none of you so shut up.

KnightMcCall says...
7:08pm Tue 12 Mar 13

Nelson in the starting line-up and on the bench! Come on Simon.

No Wells, Hanson or Connell? Bizarre! I hope that this works PP 'cos we need points right now. Really thought Connell would get a start tonight alongside Thompson or Hanson. There is rotation and their is madness!! Hines and Reid need stormers for this to work.

Come on City!!”
does this include you too km lmao

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:
Two really simple things. Parky has said "anyone who doesn't understand the need to rotate doesn't understand football". He has not had a go at supporters and this is a new article so it is not actually very clear who he is responding to at all.

Secondly, please state for the record, who on here thinks they know more about football than PP?

Good, none of you so shut up.

I think I know as much but without the league management experience.

I have played, managed and coached from NE Counties through to Sunday Alliance and also have a seasons Academy coaching experience with a local club.

At no point in any of the 36 years I was involved in the playing or management have I or any of my managers or coaches thought that a wholesale change of 6 players was a good idea.

Also, why did Jonny Mac need rotating? Not played half a season so isn't tired, mentally or physically. Duke leaves us exposed to set pieces and crosses and isn't that brilliant a shot stopper unless it is within a foot of him.

It isn't the players that are tired which is costing us points it is the set up to not lose a game, which as Dann has pointed out many times has a usual two outcomes, a 0-0 or a low scoring defeat.

Great.

Parky has delivered something we could never have dreamt of, neither could the chairmen, instead of this being a springboard to go out and get at teams of a lesser stature he has used it as an excuse for the continuation of our poor form.. We would have been better going all out to win all the games since Wembley but only winning three, unbeaten runs at this end of the season count only if they are winning, unbeaten runs.

numerouno2 wrote:

Michael Clayton wrote:

Victor Clayton wrote:

Michael Clayton wrote:

numerouno2 wrote:

bcfc1903 wrote: Luckily we pay a decent manger to do the job...some of the stuff in the above thread is hilarious. BCFC have had a great season, if we go unbeaten til the end of the season, BCFC will be there or there abouts, what ever happens this season...it's been a fairytale, for BCFC to play in a domestic major cup final is incredible!!!!!. CTID

All managers lose their way from time to time so how about accepting that could happen to Parkinson. Everybody on here understands what he has achieved by getting us to the cup final but take that away and he would have had an extended budget and still not brought us any further in league standards. It doesn't matter where we end up in the league this season 8th or 18th, only play-offs or better can be seen as improvement. He knew we were lacking in some positions when the transfer market was open but he opted not to strengthen those. Now he is suffering with lack of goals and results. So going unbeaten to the end of the season with 7 draws 3 wins and missing out on promotion is satisfying to you. Why did he push the boat out on bringing Davies back to the club for one year only if he had no intention of getting out of the league this year?. Players who come in for one year only are not here to build up for a push the following season.

As you are so keen to have a go at PP, remind yourself that he generated the income (through the cup run) in order to cover the extended budget. He achieved a Wembley date (through his managerial ability) and, in so doing, has boosted net profit. To suggest that PP has not brought the club any further (in league standards) is incorrect. Look at the league table on this day in 2012 and see how desperate the situation was. One contributor referred to the narcissistic tendencies of the fans. I would go further by adding that it has been a demonstration of sheer ignorance. Can critics not understand that this has been an extraordinary (in the sense of very unusual) season? Or are you simply going to lambast a man who has not completed a full season in the hot-seat? By some, his achievements are treated as 'luck' whilst league setbacks are down to bad management. His perfectly rational explanantions are treated as 'excuses'. One thing is for sure, if he goes it is back to square one. If he stays, you critics will end up eating humble pie.

good post Michael.

Thanks Mr Claypole.

Even you and many others are going to dine out on the Cup run and bringing finances to the club. Don't get me wrong I loved every minute of that cup run and the wembley experience but on the 25th February it was business as usual. Ask yourself what his brief was?. To stay in the same league we have been stuck in for many a season or have a go at getting us out. Like I said it doesn't matter what position we end up in the league progress would have been the play offs or promotion (footballing perspective). It just makes me smile that folk on here aren't allowed an opinion or a view as to what they think about the manager or playing staff. Parkinson might not be doing it for me at the moment but I don't boo just cheer, but I suppose that's wrong as from my opinions I should just be constantly booing !!

KnightMcCall wrote:

macca1969 wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:
Two really simple things. Parky has said "anyone who doesn't understand the need to rotate doesn't understand football". He has not had a go at supporters and this is a new article so it is not actually very clear who he is responding to at all.

Secondly, please state for the record, who on here thinks they know more about football than PP?

Good, none of you so shut up.

KnightMcCall says...
7:08pm Tue 12 Mar 13

Nelson in the starting line-up and on the bench! Come on Simon.

No Wells, Hanson or Connell? Bizarre! I hope that this works PP 'cos we need points right now. Really thought Connell would get a start tonight alongside Thompson or Hanson. There is rotation and their is madness!! Hines and Reid need stormers for this to work.

Come on City!!”
does this include you too km lmao

Macca; is English your first language? Just because I am open in saying that I do not "understand" the decisions does not mean that a) PP's decisions are wrong or b) that I believe I know more than he does. There is no criticism, and certainly no suggestion of what is right or wrong. I found the selection puzzling but as I commented additionally; I do not have the same info as PP does when he selects his team. A few others on here would be well advised to understand that they do not have the full facts with regards to how the team is selected and why either. There is no problem with people saying that they have other ideas but to criticise the man who got the team to Wembley when "they do not understand the game as well as the professionals do" is downright foolish. Anyone can have an opinion but criticising what you do not understand is foolish. Finding something bizarre is not a criticism and is as much a comment on my own limitations. In short PP is 100% right, those who criticise from the outside do not understand the game (or in most cases reality).

KnightMcCall wrote:

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote:
Two really simple things. Parky has said "anyone who doesn't understand the need to rotate doesn't understand football". He has not had a go at supporters and this is a new article so it is not actually very clear who he is responding to at all.

Secondly, please state for the record, who on here thinks they know more about football than PP?

Good, none of you so shut up.

I think I know as much but without the league management experience.

I have played, managed and coached from NE Counties through to Sunday Alliance and also have a seasons Academy coaching experience with a local club.

At no point in any of the 36 years I was involved in the playing or management have I or any of my managers or coaches thought that a wholesale change of 6 players was a good idea.

Also, why did Jonny Mac need rotating? Not played half a season so isn't tired, mentally or physically. Duke leaves us exposed to set pieces and crosses and isn't that brilliant a shot stopper unless it is within a foot of him.

It isn't the players that are tired which is costing us points it is the set up to not lose a game, which as Dann has pointed out many times has a usual two outcomes, a 0-0 or a low scoring defeat.

Great.

Parky has delivered something we could never have dreamt of, neither could the chairmen, instead of this being a springboard to go out and get at teams of a lesser stature he has used it as an excuse for the continuation of our poor form.. We would have been better going all out to win all the games since Wembley but only winning three, unbeaten runs at this end of the season count only if they are winning, unbeaten runs.

Your management and coaching credentials are way above mine PCBA but PP has played pro football and managed at a very high level with additional FA badges and experience to his name. I am sure that you would agree that with the scientific facts available to Pro managers and the wealth of stats on fitness, nutrition etc available as well as the full time training that PP will have much more to think about than a semi-pro or amateur coach/manager.

I don't know why J Mac was dropped but Victor pointed out that his kicking last Saturday was poor.

As for the devensive set up; whilst I am not saying whether PP is doing this deliberately or not (4-4-2 is not exactly defensive away from home and 20 shots isn't indicative of a defensive set up either); I would totally disagree with Dann. George Graham one the title with these tactics and Kevin Keegan lost the title without them?

it's not a simple task trying to satisfy the fans of 1 team out of 24 in a division. I have sympathy for PP and previous managers because they do know more about team selection than the fans do and every single week they have another team deliverately trying to stop them achieving what some people seem to believe should be simple...it is frustrating but there is in most cases; no way of winning.

KnightMcCall wrote:

Prisoner Cell Block A wrote:

KnightMcCall wrote: Two really simple things. Parky has said "anyone who doesn't understand the need to rotate doesn't understand football". He has not had a go at supporters and this is a new article so it is not actually very clear who he is responding to at all. Secondly, please state for the record, who on here thinks they know more about football than PP? Good, none of you so shut up.

I think I know as much but without the league management experience. I have played, managed and coached from NE Counties through to Sunday Alliance and also have a seasons Academy coaching experience with a local club. At no point in any of the 36 years I was involved in the playing or management have I or any of my managers or coaches thought that a wholesale change of 6 players was a good idea. Also, why did Jonny Mac need rotating? Not played half a season so isn't tired, mentally or physically. Duke leaves us exposed to set pieces and crosses and isn't that brilliant a shot stopper unless it is within a foot of him. It isn't the players that are tired which is costing us points it is the set up to not lose a game, which as Dann has pointed out many times has a usual two outcomes, a 0-0 or a low scoring defeat. Great. Parky has delivered something we could never have dreamt of, neither could the chairmen, instead of this being a springboard to go out and get at teams of a lesser stature he has used it as an excuse for the continuation of our poor form.. We would have been better going all out to win all the games since Wembley but only winning three, unbeaten runs at this end of the season count only if they are winning, unbeaten runs.

Your management and coaching credentials are way above mine PCBA but PP has played pro football and managed at a very high level with additional FA badges and experience to his name. I am sure that you would agree that with the scientific facts available to Pro managers and the wealth of stats on fitness, nutrition etc available as well as the full time training that PP will have much more to think about than a semi-pro or amateur coach/manager. I don't know why J Mac was dropped but Victor pointed out that his kicking last Saturday was poor. As for the devensive set up; whilst I am not saying whether PP is doing this deliberately or not (4-4-2 is not exactly defensive away from home and 20 shots isn't indicative of a defensive set up either); I would totally disagree with Dann. George Graham one the title with these tactics and Kevin Keegan lost the title without them? it's not a simple task trying to satisfy the fans of 1 team out of 24 in a division. I have sympathy for PP and previous managers because they do know more about team selection than the fans do and every single week they have another team deliverately trying to stop them achieving what some people seem to believe should be simple...it is frustrating but there is in most cases; no way of winning.