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[BFR]

It is a disappointing way for Wilko to sign off from Rebels duty but 4 wins in 2007 is not a healthy statistic. I just hope that we are able to bring in someone fresh to take on the challenge as another internal candidate is not the best way forward. We've got a losing culture and need somebody to come in who will bring an end to it.

[Matt]

Totally agree - the new manager cannot come from within the current setup. It needs someone with a fair bit of experience at this level and fresh ideas to get us out of this mess. It's not too late to save our season.

[A Rebel and a Saint]

It will be interesting to see which players follow Wilko and Roddis out of the club before Saturdays game.

I agree, we need to appoint from outside this time, someone with experience and contacts, not anyone from within the club as it stands, or even the youth setup IMO. That is not a dig against Mark Betts but I think its vital that something changes now.

[Chris]

Well for a start the first thing i'd probably bring in Tony Thompson to help out Betts for Saturday until we bring in a new boss. He's there most home games and has played at this level, so why not make the most of it

[Chris]

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All these sad to see you go comments are making me laugh.

 

Why? I think most people are sad to see Wilko go, as a person and a player but not a manager. That's what everyone's getting at...

[Martin]

Spot on Chris.

[Sue]

Yes well said Chris

[grandad]

I meant the comments on his managerial skills, not his loyalty to the club. That's the problem when a legend takes over, the differnces become blurred. As a player i have always rated Wilko, and will miss his 100% effort. But over the last few months "most" not all posters who have said sorry he's gone, have slagged off his managerial ability. This was the point I was trying to make, although sounds like I failed to be clear. I think he will make a good manager for some one at sometime, needs to be alongside someone with experience first, either as a no 2 or coach. If I sounded anti Wilko as a person, sorry, not meant that way.

[Staines-upon-Thames Rebel]

You have all missed the big issue, that is the person who appointed him is still running the club and now "owns" the club, and will be appointing wilkos replacement!

[mrgh]

I WANT TO VOMIT.

 

There were so many voices calling for Wilko to go and as soon as he has he is the best bloke in the world. Puke! and I'd be surpised if he doesn't feel a bit this way himself.

 

 

 

 

[Chris]

Blimey - do I need to say it again...

[Martin]

Some of our posters are not reading what we are saying. I am unaware of ever criticising Wilko as a player and have never doubted his commitment to the club. I have not been overly impressed with his managerial skills particularly with regards to sgnings and tactics but I would still like him to be involved in the club in some capacity so am sorry to see him go. Let's face it he has still been one of the best and most consistent players this season despite his advancing years and injury problems.

 

Sufficiently clear?

[Reading Rebel]

You're obviously still missing the point.

 

The calls for Wilko to go was for his MANAGERIAL record only.

 

As a person and player he was exemplary and has rightly been praised for this.

 

As far as I'm aware he was not sacked or asked to resign but in all honesty he probably felt it was time for someone with more experiance to take over the reins to produce some results to hopefully save us from relegation.

[Crazy Fool]

Reminds me of Ossie Ardiles at Spurs?!