The Lounge

[Singapore Don]

Great stuff Windlesham, thanks – you really covered the MTM session superbly. As you said, the overarching impression for many was how lucky we are to have such thoughtful, honest, articulate and passionate manager of our club. Perhaps the one other question raised and to report was could we lose him any time soon given his appeal? No seemed to be the answer. He admitted quite naturally to having ambitions to manage at a higher level, but he’s not in a rush and enjoys the freedom he’s given at Wimbledon to run things as he wants to do. He has the backing of the board who give a great deal more freedom to be his own man than he would get at most other clubs.He does hope one day to take a club in to the Premiership, but I think he’s with us for some time to come – barring an offer he just couldn’t refuse – and let’s hope his ambition for a top ten finish can be achieved this season!

Once again thanks WD, a great write up of the evening.

[Devon Womble]

Big thank you to Singapore and Windlesham for the detailed reports. It’s when I read stuff like this that I am inclined to feel a little guilty of lambasting NA so much, especially over the last six games and during this closed season.
Apart from Shea (which I confess still niggles… a lot, and whose stats will be observed and compared intently next season), it would appear that we should be much more confident of the new season than perhaps some of us are. Oh well, in for a penny, in for a pound…
Which reminds me, does anyone have a clue whether WDON will be on air this year, or is paying a million bucks to ifollowyouallthewaytothebank the only option we have for commentary this season?

[onyadon]

Many thanks Windlesham and Singapore for your much-appreciated efforts from the MtM. No doubt we are all much wiser for your insights/takeouts from the night. You take a look at last season’s signings: Clarke, Barnett, Whelpdale, Parrett, Whelpdale, Kelly stacked up against the list (so far) Appiah, McDonald, Oshilaja, Long, Kennedy and it’s evident that the recruitment looks on a higher level and that is encouraging with still a few weeks to go to the season kickoff… I’d like to see some reaction from you others out there to WD/SD’s MtM notes…

[Colum]

10th July 2002. Yes it was 15 years ago today that I walked down Gander Green Lane on a sunny evening, not knowing what the next few hours would bring. Let alone the next 15 years. So as we moan, groan, and mutter about our chances this season, try to remember this truly remarkable journey of ours. It is special, and should get us through even the darkest of hours.

[MacWomble]

Agreed, fantastic insights! If the Gaffer remains this articulate, he will surely prejudice his chances of moving on. One of the reasons that the likes of Poleon may have brewed discontent is that he burst onto the scene when the club were in a malaise, and did what he was supposed to do, which was score some goals and contribute to results. At the time we were all impressed. It is of course pleasant to hear that the managers and the players are all of one mind with the new recruits, but it is not until the darker edges of the season arrive (home defeat to Southend) that we can really see how much this is the case. Anyway, William Hill have us at 40/1 along with Walsall and Blackpool. Gillingham and Oldham are 66/1 and teeny-tiny Shrewsbury are 80/1. Our good friends in the fair city of Milton and Keynes are 12/1. So, we have a way to go according to the experts outside of the MtM Room. COYD.

[martindownunderdon]

Looking forward to the start of the season. With the new pitch should be good to play good football on it. The players that have come in look good with the possibility of some more to come in hopefully could be a top eight finnish. COYD

[Author]

Posts