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Re: Knill brings in new coach

by Modgull » 20 Mar 2013, 07:55

SteveDeckchair wrote:I was sat in the bench for the first time last night and I must say, it was good to see Chris Brass being very vocal on the touchline. Didn't spot or hear Shaun Taylor at all though and his body language was fairly subdued when they walked off at full time.

Must be difficult for him, but good to see the activity of Knill and Brass up close.
I agree - it was also good to see a more animated approach on the touchline.

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by SteveDeckchair » 20 Mar 2013, 07:48

I was sat in the bench for the first time last night and I must say, it was good to see Chris Brass being very vocal on the touchline. Didn't spot or hear Shaun Taylor at all though and his body language was fairly subdued when they walked off at full time.

Must be difficult for him, but good to see the activity of Knill and Brass up close.

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by budleigh » 19 Mar 2013, 07:51

It should be remembered that Martin Ling wished to work with a full squad of twenty-four players, which one would imagine would be close to the club's limit. It would appear that he was happy with this squad and felt no real need to bring in any other players.
Other managers at Torquay United have worked a different system; for instance Paul Buckle liked to keep the squad fairly trim but bolster it up with loanees as needed.
Now that Alan Knill has been brought in to oversee the playing side of the club he probably has his own system to which he works to and that is now been put into operation.

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by hector » 19 Mar 2013, 07:07

supergulls wrote:If only the club would have supported Martin when he wanted to bring in players in December and was blatantly turned down flat, we might not be in the position where in now. Roadrunner will now that Martin asked to bring in various players but was told by the board that we didn't have the money. They thought we were safe at the time and never saw the collapse coming. But at the time with a bit of investment it was the difference of knocking on the door of the play offs or just being safe. How bloody wrong were they. Funny how with our league status at threat we are now pulling players and staff in from everywhere .
Do we know that this was the case? Because I have heard from one of the consortium that the opposite is true. If what you are saying is true then it is indeed a Batesonesque policy that has backfired badly.

However, Ling was often quoted as suggesting that alternatives lay within his squad, so it is difficult to know who to believe.

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by Dave_Pougher » 18 Mar 2013, 20:35

supergulls wrote:If only the club would have supported Martin when he wanted to bring in players in December and was blatantly turned down flat, we might not be in the position where in now. Roadrunner will now that Martin asked to bring in various players but was told by the board that we didn't have the money. They thought we were safe at the time and never saw the collapse coming. But at the time with a bit of investment it was the difference of knocking on the door of the play offs or just being safe. How bloody wrong were they. Funny how with our league status at threat we are now pulling players and staff in from everywhere .

BANG ON THERE !!

Penny wise and pound foolish or what !
Dont think we'll be hearing a managing director publicly saying we don't need anyone BEFORE the transfer window shuts again do you.
Just hope if we do it's not the same one.

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by Southampton Gull » 18 Mar 2013, 20:31

supergulls wrote:If only the club would have supported Martin when he wanted to bring in players in December and was blatantly turned down flat, we might not be in the position where in now. Roadrunner will now that Martin asked to bring in various players but was told by the board that we didn't have the money. They thought we were safe at the time and never saw the collapse coming. But at the time with a bit of investment it was the difference of knocking on the door of the play offs or just being safe. How bloody wrong were they. Funny how with our league status at threat we are now pulling players and staff in from everywhere .
The thing is, some of us have been saying that for quite some time but a word from Simple Simon and the masses just fall in line. The spin put out is that Ling didn't feel the need to bring anyone in, some of us know that wasn't the case. He's a decent sort though, he stands on the Pop you know............................

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by RN Gull » 18 Mar 2013, 20:13

Trojan 67 wrote:This fight for League Two survival must be costing a fortune.

What is for sure, is at the season's end, Torquay will have Knill Brass.




I'll get me coat . . . . . . . .
Won't even be able to afford a "Taylor" for a new coat....... which could could get chilly in a Curling North wind - have to Buckle right up or stand in the Lee. At least it will stop you Lingering about! :nod:

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by supergulls » 18 Mar 2013, 20:06

If only the club would have supported Martin when he wanted to bring in players in December and was blatantly turned down flat, we might not be in the position where in now. Roadrunner will now that Martin asked to bring in various players but was told by the board that we didn't have the money. They thought we were safe at the time and never saw the collapse coming. But at the time with a bit of investment it was the difference of knocking on the door of the play offs or just being safe. How bloody wrong were they. Funny how with our league status at threat we are now pulling players and staff in from everywhere .

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by Trojan 67 » 18 Mar 2013, 18:44

This fight for League Two survival must be costing a fortune.

What is for sure, is at the season's end, Torquay will have Knill Brass.




I'll get me coat . . . . . . . .

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by nickbrod » 18 Mar 2013, 18:36

I have a feeling Knill and Brass can be a winning combination - starting Tuesday night.
(Please no jokes about being a firm of undertakers/solicitors etc!!)

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by Bloggy » 18 Mar 2013, 18:16

Hope Brass can make a difference. Certainly could do with a win to boost morale.
Noticed that the six games Knill has been in charge we've gained 3pts... that's equal to Taylors six games (3pts) and also Ling's last six games (3pts)!

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by SteveDeckchair » 18 Mar 2013, 17:51

Nearly spat out the banana I was eating! You asked for that one Brucie. he he.

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by Southampton Gull » 18 Mar 2013, 16:34

brucie wrote:Good signing - where does that leave Worzel Gummidge though?

Still in North Devon of course ;-)

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by Richinns » 18 Mar 2013, 14:10

Agreed this is a good move for us and happy with this. Chris is very highly thought of in football circles and can only help the cause.

Now I have no idea what is wrong with Martin Ling but I am left wondering if Knill and Brass are being lined up for next year (regardless of which League we will be in).

As for Taylor - I feel he is an easy target. Agreed that it was very apparent he was not ready and his public speaking is atrocious but to be fair he was thrown a breeze block and asked to swim!

Re: Knill brings in new coach

by Dave » 18 Mar 2013, 12:55

SuperNickyWroe wrote:absolutely dave.
brasso will be good for us - and as for taylor i couldnt believe how bad he was! 8-o

i think we could have teamed up dave and done better! =D

i also think if knill had been here sooner we would be in a better position now.
Considering we both hold the relevant qualifcations to coach/manage 8-16 year olds, Chris, I, believe we at the very least could not have done much worse.

Agreed on Alan Knill aswell, Knill has come in and taken a more measured approach than most of us would have liked, but it may be about to start paying off, looking at the way results are going some new managers honeymoon periods may be about to end (Aldershot,Barnet etc) Alan Knill's may just be about to start, timing here is going to be very important looking how close it is down the bottom end of the league.

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