As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
By Snce66
November 24 2008
As the Reserves prepare to take on WBA tonight, LIVE coverage on the message board from 7pm, news broke that coach Brendan Rodgers has left the club to take up the managers position at Championship club Watford. It was also announced that Frank Lampard Snr will be Rodgers assistant.
Rodgers joined Chelsea in 2004 from Reading as Academy coach. Two years later he got promotion and became Reserve team coach, when Mick McGiven moved up to the first team. Chelsea were instrumental in allowing Rodgers to move to Vicarage Road so quickly and Rodgers was quick to acknowledged Chelsea's efforts. He said, "The club have been fantastic in terms of dealing with Watford and for that I give a big thank you to Peter Kenyon and the board. It is a massive opportunity for me and I am delighted. "I've had a wonderful four and a bit years here and I've got memories both personal and football that I will treasure for the rest of my life, but it is a new cycle to go and operate in and I am excited by the challenge, and I am really looking forward to it." Academy coach Paul Clement takes charge of the reserves this evening and Chelsea have announced that Rodgers replacement will be an internal appointment. It wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if Clement gets the nod. As for tonights game, Mineiro gets an outing, Lee Sawyer fresh from a loan spell at Southend returns. Carl Magnay who had been suspended returns - Left-Back or Central Defence? He is quality in either position. Scott Sinclair doesn't appear to be in Chelsea's plans for Wednesday against Bordeaux, lines-up with Sergio Tejera as Chelsea's attacking options. Chelsea look to back bounce back after two successive home defeats, but they do have a 100% away record, just like the first team. Chelsea: Rhys Taylor, Nana Ofori-Twumasi, Carl Magnay, Patrick van Aanholt, Liam Bridcutt, Lee Sawyer, Mineiro, Michael Woods, Fabio Ferreira, Scott Sinclair, Sergio Tejera. Subs: Nic Heimann, Sam Hutchinson, Jack Saville, Tom Taiwo WBA: Kiely, Hoefkens, Cech, Kim, Barnett, Pele, Worrall, Dorrans, Samuels, Moore, MacDonald. Subs: Hancox, Elford-Alliyu, Slusarski, Saied, Pike 
As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: 50 Years Over 100 Years (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 15:55
As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
WBA v Chelsea LIVE from 7pm
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 17:07
Sad to see Brendon go but it is understandable with the Watford job on offer.
Will be interesting to see who takes over -and if it´s Clement - who takes over the academy. Given the significance of our youths and reserves for the first team in the next few seasons (hopefully!) these appointments are very very important.
Good to see Carl "JT" Magnay back at last.
As you say, Sinclair in the squad so no CL action for him. I really hope that Scott gets a first team opportunity soon. I´m sure his confidence is knocked at the moment and we don´t want him to get too affected pyschologically.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2008:11:24:18:19:29 by Since 66.
Will be interesting to see who takes over -and if it´s Clement - who takes over the academy. Given the significance of our youths and reserves for the first team in the next few seasons (hopefully!) these appointments are very very important.
Good to see Carl "JT" Magnay back at last.
As you say, Sinclair in the squad so no CL action for him. I really hope that Scott gets a first team opportunity soon. I´m sure his confidence is knocked at the moment and we don´t want him to get too affected pyschologically.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 17:11
Dixie
This is gonna smack of 100% irony. Brendan Rodgers in the last couple of years is the only Chelsea manager to promote the kids to a higher level.
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This is gonna smack of 100% irony. Brendan Rodgers in the last couple of years is the only Chelsea manager to promote the kids to a higher level.
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Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 17:18
Well, we should really see once and for all just how effective (or not) the new youth structure is during the next 1-2 seasons.
We were in the youth cup final for the first time in donkey´s years and Brendan himnself said that the first wouldn´t be ready to break through untill 2010-11.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
We were in the youth cup final for the first time in donkey´s years and Brendan himnself said that the first wouldn´t be ready to break through untill 2010-11.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 17:20
Am looking forward to Thursday when we play Utd - now that will be a great experience for our kids to play at OT.
Its an experience going to the ground itself
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 19:48
Just as I thought - the game is at The Hawthorns and Stochie boy is with the first team that leave for Bordeaux at 8,45am tomorrow.
Poor Joe got no-one to kiss him goodbye awwww
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Poor Joe got no-one to kiss him goodbye awwww
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 19:56
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Date: 24/11/2008 19:57
Off and running
WBA 0-0 Chelsea
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WBA 0-0 Chelsea
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Date: 24/11/2008 19:59
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Date: 24/11/2008 20:03
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:06
I will say well done to WBA for staging the game at the Hawthorns.
Well they could have asked to stage the game at Villa, Birmingham or Wolves
9mins
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Well they could have asked to stage the game at Villa, Birmingham or Wolves
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:07
9:28
scrambled save from Taylor after a WBA attack
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scrambled save from Taylor after a WBA attack
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Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
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Date: 24/11/2008 20:10
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Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:10
Gael Kakuta is recovered - but is he playing with the reserves tonight?
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:12
No he is with the Academy squad for Thursday at Man Utd
He played 90mins at Charlton on Saturday
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He played 90mins at Charlton on Saturday
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:13
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:15
Mineiro let him go and Macdonald raced on and struck a shot which Taylor had no chance.
Goal down to Mineiro
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Goal down to Mineiro
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:17
19:15
Free-kick to Chelsea and Scottie just hits it wide
Seems Scottie is playing the central attacking role
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Free-kick to Chelsea and Scottie just hits it wide
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Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:19
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Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:22
Sinclair as CF?
Clement´s decision or has Scolari asked him to try him there?
Interesing....
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Clement´s decision or has Scolari asked him to try him there?
Interesing....
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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Date: 24/11/2008 20:22
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Date: 24/11/2008 20:24
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:25
Unlike the first team, the boys aren't using the fullbacks to get forward
Nana is trying his best
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Nana is trying his best
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Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:28
4-4-3?
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:30
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Date: 24/11/2008 20:32
Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:34
Just looked at the reserve table and WBA are bottom. They are obviously fighting for their lives to add to the 3 points they have so far and make it look more respectable.
Maybe in the 2nd half they will drop off...
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Maybe in the 2nd half they will drop off...
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:37
Yeah u r rite
But we are all over the place
Mineiro is having a nightmare
40 mins
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But we are all over the place
Mineiro is having a nightmare
40 mins
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Date: 24/11/2008 20:41
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Date: 24/11/2008 20:43
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Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 20:46
Well, it sounds as if we need to change things around a bit.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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Date: 24/11/2008 20:59
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:02
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:06
4mins into the second half and Tejera just tried a curler from the edge of the area
Best Chelsea chance all night so far
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Best Chelsea chance all night so far
still 1-0
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Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:08
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:11
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:12
Wonderful cross from Nana and Tejera just slices his chance over the bar
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:14
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:16
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:18
60:30
Woods yellow card
Scottie goes on one of his runs, but no support, till Woods turns up and he commits the foul
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Woods yellow card
Scottie goes on one of his runs, but no support, till Woods turns up and he commits the foul
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Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:18
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:19
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:22
65 mins
Nana forces Kiely to tip a cross over the bar. Corner comes to nothing
Nana forces Kiely to tip a cross over the bar. Corner comes to nothing
Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:23
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:24
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:26
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:29
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:31
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:34
77mins
still 1-0
van Aanholt was unlucky with a shot that got deflected fro a corner
Corner came to nothing
77:40
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still 1-0
van Aanholt was unlucky with a shot that got deflected fro a corner
Corner came to nothing
77:40
1-0 still
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Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:35
Since I said Scottie was getting livelier - he has drifted out of the game
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Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:38
This just sums up Chelsea's night.
Tejera tried a cross field ball just outside WBAs area and the ball hits the ref and bounces all the way to Kiely.
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Tejera tried a cross field ball just outside WBAs area and the ball hits the ref and bounces all the way to Kiely.
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Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:40
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Date: 24/11/2008 21:45
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Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:47
Doesnt look good...
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:49
Final score from The Hawthorns
WBA 1-0 Chelsea
Disappointing result and performance
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WBA 1-0 Chelsea
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Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: Since 66 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:51
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Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 24/11/2008 21:51
Hmmm...
I wonder why we had such an off day? It happens I suppose...
Still, we do have key players out on loan - but then again so do the likes of Arsenal.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
I wonder why we had such an off day? It happens I suppose...
Still, we do have key players out on loan - but then again so do the likes of Arsenal.
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
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Date: 25/11/2008 20:37
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Date: 25/11/2008 20:44
Quote:so watford rang jose up,said who do you recommend,,,mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmSince 66
Jose Mourinho recommended Rodgers to Watford
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Date: 25/11/2008 21:30
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Posted by: Harry Hornet Down Under (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2008 08:26
Hopefully "our" Brendan can poach some of your kids albeit on loan to steer our team back up the table.
Could Watford become a feeder club for Chelski?
Could Watford become a feeder club for Chelski?
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Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2008 15:40
More of a case of us feeding you (albeit with our youngsters). I´ve actually just heard a rumour that he has already agreed a loan deal for one of our kids today (don´t know who yet).
This "partnership" idea that Brendan has is shoudl work well for both clubs; Watford get cheap, quality youngsters to boost their side whilst we get to to give our kids meaninful experience of league football which they don´t get playing for the academy or the reserves (plus that don´t have that far to travel!).
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
This "partnership" idea that Brendan has is shoudl work well for both clubs; Watford get cheap, quality youngsters to boost their side whilst we get to to give our kids meaninful experience of league football which they don´t get playing for the academy or the reserves (plus that don´t have that far to travel!).
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Re: As Brendan Rodgers Leaves - A New Era Begins
Posted by: dixon9 (IP Logged)
Date: 27/11/2008 16:09
Harry Hornet: No Watford board?
Why don´t you email the network and do one?
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.
Why don´t you email the network and do one?
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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.