Club in talks to bring in Graeme Jones

[Speedo]

Confirmed now. Spoke well on NUFC TV. Seemed passionate but also thoughtful and analytical. But could be another Ian Cathro.

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Confirmed now. Spoke well on NUFC TV. Seemed passionate but also thoughtful and analytical. But could be another Ian Cathro.

Now that you mention it, this all feels worryingly familiar to the McLaren season. Christ.

[bodacious benny]

I still wonder how McLaren managed to relegate us with a midfield of Gini and Sissoko

[beatski]

I still wonder how McLaren managed to relegate us with a midfield of Gini and Sissoko

By playing them on the wings?

[Colly]

That's the one! Quite how Gini managed that goal count by kind of playing left wing is beyond me.

[TJR]

That's the one! Quite how Gini managed that goal count by kind of playing left wing is beyond me.

Mainly by scoring four in one game against Norwich.

That game aside he only got seven in thirty-seven appearances. Two of the seven were against Spurs on the last day of the season after we'd already been relegated as well.

Five in thirty-six games is a lot less impressive.

[Remember Colo]

That's the one! Quite how Gini managed that goal count by kind of playing left wing is beyond me.

Mainly by scoring four in one game against Norwich.

That game aside he only got seven in thirty-seven appearances. Two of the seven were against Spurs on the last day of the season after we'd already been relegated as well.

Five in thirty-six games is a lot less impressive.

Wouldn't it still have left him the highest scoring player in the team? He was a good player in a hopeless team, and it always felt like people were complaining he wasn't even better, instead of blaming the poor performers for contributing nothing.

[Valentino's fast feet]

Mainly by scoring four in one game against Norwich.

That game aside he only got seven in thirty-seven appearances. Two of the seven were against Spurs on the last day of the season after we'd already been relegated as well.

Five in thirty-six games is a lot less impressive.

Wouldn't it still have left him the highest scoring player in the team? He was a good player in a hopeless team, and it always felt like people were complaining he wasn't even better, instead of blaming the poor performers for contributing nothing.

I think Mitrovic got 9 or 10 that season? Also taking away goals because they were scored in one game hardly seems fair, he still scored the goals. That's not levelled at you, I can't be arsed quoting two separate things

[Remember Colo]

Wouldn't it still have left him the highest scoring player in the team? He was a good player in a hopeless team, and it always felt like people were complaining he wasn't even better, instead of blaming the poor performers for contributing nothing.

I think Mitrovic got 9 or 10 that season? Also taking away goals because they were scored in one game hardly seems fair, he still scored the goals. That's not levelled at you, I can't be arsed quoting two separate things

No worries, and I agree on that point too. Too many people have been quick to dismiss that one really good game, rather than appreciate we actually had a player good enough to score 4 in a match! We get so few attacking memories/performances like that from this club anymore.

[gola]

jones a terrific coach, wouldn't mind him as interim once bruce goes and see how he does

[UlversToon]

Bournemouth 0-3 down at half-time to Reading, looks like they're missing a coach.

[Donkey Toon]

Watched the Bournemouth match on telly last night and Jones' move came up. Manager said that Jones was a life long Toon supporter, used to watch us from the stands and we were probably the only club he would have left B'mouth for.

Not sure if that means anything in the grand scheme of things but just for info.

[Cal]

Woodgate has joined Bournemouth's coaching staff as Jones' replacement

[bodacious benny]

I liked how active Jones was on the touchline v Everton and actually shouting tactical instructions.

With no fans in the stadium you can hear what coaches/managers are shouting. All I've ever heard Bruce shout is "Go on [insert name]" and that's literally it.

[Colback's Orange Tufts]

I liked how active Jones was on the touchline v Everton and actually shouting tactical instructions.

With no fans in the stadium you can hear what coaches/managers are shouting. All I've ever heard Bruce shout is "Go on [insert name]" and that's literally it.

Bruce banished him to the stands for Palace

[beardface]

I liked how active Jones was on the touchline v Everton and actually shouting tactical instructions.

With no fans in the stadium you can hear what coaches/managers are shouting. All I've ever heard Bruce shout is "Go on [insert name]" and that's literally it.

Bruce banished him to the stands for Palace

Noteworthy that our two best games have had him on the sideline.

After our game against Everton, you could see Jones go up and hug Wilson and celebrate with him. At one point during the game today (maybe when Wilson was injured and getting treatment) you could see Jones with him arm around ASM talking to him. Bruce doing nowt in either scenario.

[Tsi]

Bruce banished him to the stands for Palace

Noteworthy that our two best games have had him on the sideline.

After our game against Everton, you could see Jones go up and hug Wilson and celebrate with him. At one point during the game today (maybe when Wilson was injured and getting treatment) you could see Jones with him arm around ASM talking to him. Bruce doing nowt in either scenario.

Sure i heard him saying " go on go on jones go on "

[ALF]

Looks more and more like Jones is in charge.

[Don Sholeone]

Normally I'd say its all a bit ridiculous suggesting hes calling the shots but from the very start it was reported that it wasn't a decision made by Bruce then when he comes in the style and mentality completely changes. Its pretty much the Roy Evans/Houllier thing from way back. Even if we stay up, Bruce won't be in charge next season.

[Colback's Orange Tufts]

Good video on our new shape, probably Jones' doing