Lot's of talking to the players, though. Doesn't believe in targets, so it's all going to be cosy at CP with lots of chocolate buns at break-time.

Ok not as inspiring as genitals Peter we WILL be in the top two I wud say it cud be ur coach that shoots his self in the foot ouch

Why would he say something he hasn't got any control over u lot will be wetting ur selves next season and calling for his balls if u aint in top two cos that's his statement and u believe him

He has let slip about withers so reckon that could be announced anytime soon

Well, Richard on the lines was "very excited". Some of these Rovers fans are like nodding dogs when it comes to their club. Only days ago, initial concerns about Kevin Moore had been conveniently cast aside to the extent of warming more and more to the appointment when [uhe[/u was favourite to be announced. Now Sandercock's been announced, he's suddenly the ideal candidate. Very convenient.



He's arriving next week. Quick off the mark, I'll give him that. There's probably a rude joke in there somewhere.

Anyone else smell something?

This week actually, no point in letting the grass grow is there?

I was consistent in my opinions on Mr Moore, I can't be bothered mining my thoughts at the time. I do thank your good self and Wormy for demonstrating a high level of interest (not an obsession, mind

) in our coaching appointment.

Not forgetting all the posts welcoming peter gentle to craven park

That would be the same size list as FC Wembley triumphs.

He arrives in Hull on thursday apparently

3 Challenge Cups vs just 1

Forgotten about those. Went from "Peter Gentle certainly has a very good cv, let's hope Rovers are in a position to announce him at our last league game this season if not before", to "Gentle was turned down by us, Wakey and Cas. At least he managed to gain employment at FC. Fourth time lucky so to speak.

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I like Craig Sandercock already, but interesting that Mike Smith was saying it has to be Top 4 on the same day Craig was saying he didn't want to be drawn into making bold statements. Like a bit of alignment, me. Towels all straight and perfectly stacked cans of beans in the cupboard.

Gentle was never on Hudgell's radar. Craig Sanderson was first spoken to in July and fits the Rovers 'wishlist' down to a tee.

Where was this?

Before I go off on one with our CEO can anyone back this statement up?

Its to be hoped its not the same hat he whipped Mason out of.

Rubbish.

We practically BEGGED Peter Gentle to be our coach. After he did the dirty on us, Moore, Wrigley & Cameron all turnd us down flat 'cos we only want to pay minimum wage with a bag of wine gums on offer as a win bonus.

Oh, and who's Craig Sanderson?

Sportstalk tonight, try Listen Again on Iplayer.

Ta, will do. I will get back to this topic.

what makes were the wine gums

I used to do my mates paper round when he was on holiday.

There was an old lady on the round, her lodger was Dirty Dick, the ex coal man. She had a couple of dogs that she'd always ask you to walk, they used to let the dogs eat bits of food off their plates mid meal.

She was called Mrs. Sanderson, maybe Craig's her son.

You're actually considering getting a bee in your bonnet about this?

Let us know whether it turns out to be exaggeration or misrepresentation, then.

Very perceptive MR.

I'm disappointed in what you imply, Sir. Just for clarity, here are the direct quotes:

Simon Clark "Now that Craig's in place, what have you told him are his objectives? Rovers were 7th this year, where will they be next year?"

Mike Smith: "We need to be a top 4 side. We know that. The fans have been very patient."

Can't be much clearer than that.

Just listened to it, and I can concur (although in typical MS style, he went on to talk for another 2 mins without saying anything). The only defence I can offer up is that he didn't say when we need to be top 4!



Interesting listen, as just after it, your daft old mate from Beverley came on trying to slip his usual poison in. Didn't work.

Jeez, thanks Mike - an 'ultimately' or 'eventually', would have given me some squirm room at least. Now I'm going to have to listen to the whole thing in the hope of context or some fig leaf of 'tone', while thinking up something snide to say the FC revolution.

I'm more taken aback my the idea that the fans have been 'patient'. 'Knowledgeable' too, according to Sandercock. They've not been reading this board.



Overreached, I fear. Not like you with Luke Briscoe - that was exquisite.