Feature: My take on Stubbs' downfall

[mrdog]

Yes. Good article.
A bit sad really, makes me wonder about his insularity, and seeming inability to warm to the fans or reflect about his contribution more openly.

[Ericsladkilnhurst]

Good posting Paul, perhaps Stubbs ought to have hired you as his personal assistant.

[sawmiller]

Good posting Paul, perhaps Stubbs ought to have hired you as his personal assistant.

Paul

I felt both sad and relieved when I read your article - that it evokes such responses in me is a mark of what a great article it is - thank you for taking the time, thought, consideration and skill to create it and share it with us - you speak for me and many more in this

[sota]

I feel quite sad that he's gone 'cos I think he's a thoroughly decent bloke who sticks by his principles. I hope he succeeds, maybe with a club not as massive as Rotherham.

[monty_rhodes]

I feel quite sad that he's gone 'cos I think he's a thoroughly decent bloke who sticks by his principles. I hope he succeeds, maybe with a club not as massive as Rotherham.

I agree with your sentiments, Sota. A decent bloke catapulted too early into a top job.

[caytonmiller]

Stubbs Obv has an eye for a good young player. Ball, fry, Taylor, Vaukes, Fisher. Brown come to mind. If he goes down a league and gets the time to build a squad he will be a great manager..
Tbf his signing record (good/bad players ) is far better than Evans record which was prob 1 in 10 (good/bad)

[mrdog]

[QUOTE=mrdog;38305427]Yes. Good article.
A bit sad really, makes me wonder about his insularity, and seeming inability to warm to the fans or reflect about his contribution more openly.

I would have liked to have given him couple of more home games, but time rus out. He had begun to build a squad of promising players, was hindered by injuries, an ineffective pre-season and relatively low spending power. This sad end is not simply about the ex-manager.

[monty_rhodes]

[QUOTE=mrdog;38305674]

Yes. Good article.
A bit sad really, makes me wonder about his insularity, and seeming inability to warm to the fans or reflect about his contribution more openly.

I would have liked to have given him couple of more home games, but time rus out. He had begun to build a squad of promising players, was hindered by injuries, an ineffective pre-season and relatively low spending power. This sad end is not simply about the ex-manager.

Apart from giving him a couple more games I think you are spot on with your analysis.

[millertop]

I feel quite sad that he's gone 'cos I think he's a thoroughly decent bloke who sticks by his principles. I hope he succeeds, maybe with a club not as massive as Rotherham.

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[mellowmiller]

I really enjoyed reading this article and think it encapsulates the views of most fair minded Millers fans.
I would just add that Tony Stewart must also bear considerable responsibility for the mess that has been left behind and it is absolutely essential that he doesn't make a similar mistake with the next appointment.
Just as an aside and I do think know if it really matters, but is Kenny Jackett any more charismatic than Stubbs?