Paul Sturrock

[Onion_Bag_Dave]

I despise of that cretin in control of our club! Complete hatred.

 

[snapper1]

I'm gutted for sturrock but I understand, he has made a lot of mistakes. But he has saved this club when he first came here so I will always hold a place for him in my heart. I'd love for him to sign off by winning is the jpt then if you look at the stats and circumstances of his tenure here he has to be up there with our best mangers.

Regarding the new boss, I understand why we are doing it now. Our promotion hopes are all but over now so it gives him time in competitive circumstances to get to know the squad and hopefully keep our better players on board. So keeping the likes of clohessy and tomlin etc.

even though we won't be in the end of season drama, with the new boss we could have our own drama.

We may always change managers but us fans need to stay united and give our all until the end of the season to help the players and prepare for next year!

UTB!

Totally agree-unfortunately there is no sentiment in football.Just like to thank Paul Sturrock for his efforts and (almost) three Seasons of entertainment.Best wishes to the new Gaffer as he is undoubtedly going to need it.

 

[Slipperduke]

Pretty disgusted by this. Why not just wait two weeks more? It's not going to change anything, is it?

Offering him a charity slot at Wembley just makes us look ridiculous.

 

[Mighty Shrimper]

I've just read the statement and love him or hate him, Ron Martin is correct in everything he say's. I think it is the right time for a new manager to come in for various reasons.

 

[Kent Shrimper]

Not sure why this has to happen today? Ron does like a Sunday sacking. However why show such a lack of class. Keep Sturrock for 2 weeks, let him depart after wembley bring the new man in.

Oh no Ron, you have to have the ****ing limelight you odious, ego ****ing maniac!!!

 

[Ozzer]

I like the statement from RM stating "he will allow PS to lead the team out at Wembley" Allow?????????

He doesn't say that at all. He suggested it to Sturrock and he agreed.

 

[rlb999]

Disgraceful. Short termism if ever I saw it. Martin again showing a lack of class.
Assume PS will have more self respect than to accept any offer that may have been made regarding Wembley.
I will miss going to away games expecting a win.
As for Phil Brown - do me a favour.

Thanks for digging us out of the **** 3 years ago PS, and for re-establishing us as a half decent side since then.

 

[southchurch]

I for one am delighted that Ron has made the brave decision to get rid of PS.
As Ron said he had been backed with players and was not delivering on his promises.
I now feel with a new man at the helm we can still make a run for the paly offs. I never felt this could happen under PS.
I do not agree however that PS should lead us out at Wembley, this does not seem possible to me.
I don't think it will work and also feel he himself would not want to do it.

 

[shrimperton]

Perhaps Sturrock can join the soccer am & sing the anthem, if he wants to be involved at Wembley!!

 

[Lordbalanor]

When you look at the signings Sturrock made in his first and second seasons with the club they were on the most part good players from either non-league or higher divisions. This year he has seemed to pick up players from below par league 2 sides who have failed to improve the squad such as Straker, Spillane etc.
Last year people were complaining about Barker being our worst player at left back, this year everyone was happy to have him there rather than Straker. People could argue that he couldnt get any better players to agree to come to the club but i would have preffered a non-league player looking to break into the league than having players such as Spillane.
The injuries definately have caused Sturrocks downfall, but also facts such as teams working out how to play Assombalonga, not having a proper left back etc havent helped either.

 

[Cricko]

I think RM just wears managers down in the end with his constant bollocks and financial miss-management..It was common knowledge that players were often paid late as were staff members and Paul himself. I am not saying that a change was not necessary but who in their right mind would want to work under such a ruthless ****. Paul was going after the Final anyway surely 2 more weeks would not have done much harm. This is as Tinks said, is just RM grabbing the limelight once more.

 

[shrimperton]

It doesnt matter what budget the club has, IF THE PLAYERS DONT GET PAID & THE CLUBS UNDER EMBARGOES ALL THE TIME!!!

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Timing is money I think - RM knows our financial sitch better than anyone and how imprtant promotion is and maybe he is ******** himself and thinks that if he changes something then maybe just maybe its still possible...
the whole get to know the team thing makes sense but 2 weeks before the final he could have waited till then if that was the only reason

 

[Eastwood23]

So from that list I hope it's one of:

Lee Bradbury
Phil Brown
Alan Curbishley

Maybe an ex-player:

Shaun Goater
Spencer Prior

or our very own Graham Coughlan?

I personally would love it to be Paolo Di Canio, although very unlikely.

 

[Tampa Blue]

I think RM just wears managers down in the end with his constant bollocks and financial miss-management..It was common knowledge that players were often paid late as were staff members and Paul himself. I am not saying that a change was not necessary but who in their right mind would want to work under such a ruthless ****. Paul was going after the Final anyway surely 2 more weeks would not have done much harm. This is as Tinks said, is just RM grabbing the limelight once more.

100% agree with the above

 

[davewebbsbrain]

I for one am delighted that Ron has made the brave decision to get rid of PS.
As Ron said he had been backed with players and was not delivering on his promises.
I now feel with a new man at the helm we can still make a run for the paly offs. I never felt this could happen under PS.
I do not agree however that PS should lead us out at Wembley, this does not seem possible to me.
I don't think it will work and also feel he himself would not want to do it.

The new manager will have the same players injured as Sturrock did. The only positive is Tomlin is back and he is the catalyst for a good performance.

 

[Dick Bate's Protege]

Got to say I make Ronnie Martini right on this one, but find the timing strange. I wonder whether he's had to make the move now due to the would be manager having offers elsewhere as well.

Was amused by the David Brent like rhetoric at the start. Fact...

 

[Tinks]

Do we know what paul Sturrocks take is on all of this or has there been any mention of him making some kind of statement

 

[Silencer]

As much as Sturrock deserves his day at Wembley, decisions need to be made with the clubs best interests at heart and not sentiment towards an individual.

If the decision has been made as its believed it will give us a better chance at achieving the unlikely task of making the play offs against our form over the last 4/5 months then that's the decision I'll support, even if it does seem harsh on Sturrock.

Besides with the Wembley carrot being dangled, it makes now the best chance of getting a decent replacement in for PS.

Agree with this...

Also, say what you want about Ron Martin, I tend to agree with his club statement and personally think that Wembley aside, he possibly does deserve to leave after another failed season.

What I would say is a cracking touch and has pleased me is that Sturrock has been offered and agreed to lead the team and manages them @ Wembley.

The King is dead, long live the King

 

[Winkle]

Its just really bad timing. Never been one for luggys style but getting rid of him now is just stupid.