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hector wrote: ↑20 Aug 2017, 14:03 Exactly this.

merse btpir wrote: ↑20 Aug 2017, 14:49 Precisely; another example of confusion between paid professional and 'fan'.....players and managers are not fans they are employees!

What a load of self indulgent toss this is in the NLP. It really shows the ego of the man. This wasn't, remember, the NLP or the Herald ringing up desperate for an interview, this was HIM being so up his own arse HE sends in a letter to a national rag. Because everyone must give a **** about how you're getting on, right Nicho?

Those weren't my words but those of someone else angered by this rubbish to which my response on BTPIR was:

I pretty much echo those thoughts, and having spoken at length with him when he called me in the Spring; it's pretty much par for the course where Nicholson is concerned.

Look at he fuss when he was dropped and transfer listed by Bucks, the schmozzle (which he did illustrate to me) when he and Manse were at loggerheads with Knill and the 'certainty' that he would one day manage Torquay United.....so much up his own arse you couldn't believe it and now other people can see what crap those who appointed him fell for to the detriment of club and playing fortunes.

What I witnessed in the form of 'Nicho worship' rather than anger at what he was doing to Torquay United at the conclusion of the game on Tuesday shocked me to be honest. Disappointed me; then angered me.

Just an extension of the Dave Phillips, Balsons and Kerswells in Bristows Bench like some ruddy 'Byegones club' living in the past and devoid of reality. Insightful of the mentality of Thea Bristow and the manner in which she was ripe for being exploited by a previous board as she was.

I keep saying it; this club and the town will reap what they sow. Two years under Kevin Nicholson, the demise and relegation under Chris Hargreaves has all been part of that. They have been an easy touch to draw a wage under and now (hopefully) those who succeed them will have to produce for their money to bring results on the pitch and single minded focus in the dressing room and on the training ground.

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brucie wrote: ↑20 Aug 2017, 16:15 As usual Merse manages to sum it up succinctly .

Whatever we think of him I think even his biggest detractors will accept that Nicholson managed us in very difficult circumstances over the past couple of years.

Whilst I think he expected the sack last March when results were terrible I think he wasn't expecting it now and its obviously come has a shock to him.

He has obviously been deeply hurt by what has happened and when you are at your lowest ebb its not that surprising that you don't make the wisest choices. I don't actually think writing the letter to the paper is a good choice, as can be seen by the reaction of some posters who make entirely valid criticisms.

Ultimately though what happens next will define whether its a good decision or not. Whatever SG thinks of Harrop, whether people think Nico was dealt a bum deal - it probable all doesn't matter.

If we appoint someone like Chris Todd then we will be back to square one. The situation will be hopeless and I will be the first to say that we might as well have kept Nicholson on.

However if GI do appoint a credible manager who is not some Truro connected local flunkey then I will give them credit for making the correct decision.

But until the appointment is made none of us really know the answer..

Richinns wrote: ↑20 Aug 2017, 18:03 You have your wish - they guy has lost his job.....so why are you all rejoicing in continuing to destroy the bloke?

Do you enjoy getting your sick gloating pleasure from it?

To me it is just simple bullying and shameful after the effort he gave in such ridiculous circumstances.

Whilst you celebrate I will continue to feel GI have just got rid of the last person who really gives a shite about 'our' club and try to somehow reason the disbelief that they are being applauded for doing so.


'Our' club is fully GI's and Harrop's now......

Richinns wrote: ↑20 Aug 2017, 18:03 You have your wish - they guy has lost his job.....so why are you all rejoicing in continuing to destroy the bloke? Do you enjoy getting your sick gloating pleasure from it? To me it is just simple bullying and shameful after the effort he gave in such ridiculous circumstances.

brucie wrote: ↑20 Aug 2017, 16:15Whilst I think he expected the sack last March when results were terrible I think he wasn't expecting it now and its obviously come has a shock to him.