Alan Sheehan on Blackburn Rovers | Reaction

[Dr. Winston]

Has Joe Allen been initiated into the quorum? He was in and around the technical area today despite not being in the squad.

Whenever I've seen Joey interviewed he's always come across as an intelligent, thoughtful guy. Rarely just spouting the usual cliches that you tend to get from footballers. Whilst I'm not generally hugely fond of the idea of just offering coaching slots to retiring players, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he goes on to be a good one.

 

[LaJollaJack]

Has Joe Allen been initiated into the quorum? He was in and around the technical area today despite not being in the squad.

Joey was obvs part of the quorum, as per. Keep up, as per, again.

Clearly tho, the quorum ain’t the quorum without the leader, but onwards and upwards.

In our new owners, we tryst….regardless of Matty et al

 

[Ringwood]

Matty created an assist for Cov today.. just for those interested or needed reminding

 

[Swans Jack]

Whenever I've seen Joey interviewed he's always come across as an intelligent, thoughtful guy. Rarely just spouting the usual cliches that you tend to get from footballers. Whilst I'm not generally hugely fond of the idea of just offering coaching slots to retiring players, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he goes on to be a good one.

I agree. I think players shouldn't be just offering coaching roles because of their legendary stance in the club etc. As you said, Joe comes across thoughtful and has always seen in high regard. No idea what his mind is like for coaching, but it was really good to see players like Joe getting involved in the technical area. I am almost convinced Williams had his way and that was it. Look Sheehan might not be our answer. But everyone was calling him out in the week for being like Williams and he needed to go. Non of us know how much input any part of the set up had input when Williams was in charge. But it's clear from today, it answered that. Williams had his vision and only his.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Whenever I've seen Joey interviewed he's always come across as an intelligent, thoughtful guy. Rarely just spouting the usual cliches that you tend to get from footballers. Whilst I'm not generally hugely fond of the idea of just offering coaching slots to retiring players, I wouldn't be at all surprised if he goes on to be a good one.

Love Joey, but he'll have to wait until KOL has had his fill before he gets the next "cab off the rank" gig

 

[Dr. Winston]

I am almost convinced Williams had his way and that was it.

Heard from a few places that that was one of the main reasons Grimes wanted out.

Unexpected bonus.

 

[Swansea93]

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Ah right. I'm clearly not as up to speed on the membership as I should be.

Sheezy
Marge
Allen

Anyone else?

Grimesy was the other

 

[Swans Jack]

Matty created an assist for Cov today.. just for those interested or needed reminding

Yeah did see. Haha. Doesn't change my view on him. He would of made this team today play backwards.

 

[Swansea93]

Heard from a few places that that was one of the main reasons Grimes wanted out.

Unexpected bonus.

Which makes it even more weird why he specifically mentioned Williams in his leaving statement.

 

[LaJollaJack]

Love Joey, but he'll have to wait until KOL has had his fill before he gets the next "cab off the rank" gig

Different gravy Jaxsy.
Joey is now ever more integral, the very last remaining glue to our unique playing heritage, pedigree and class

 

[Swans Jack]

Heard from a few places that that was one of the main reasons Grimes wanted out.

Unexpected bonus.

Yeah. If rumours to be true, he went to Coleman to complain about his style. I see it as simple as this.

1. Grimes Saw More Money and Took It. As it might be his last big pay day

2. Want seeing a vision or trust in Williams.Let's not forget Grimes was the player who pushed hard for Williams to be hired to Coleman.

3. Knew he was not as loved by all fans at Swansea and wanted a new fresh start.

 

[Swans Jack]

Which makes it even more weird why he specifically mentioned Williams in his leaving statement.

It's defo weird. But some throw their bosses under the bus when they go and start a new job or keep it professional and don't. I think to his credit he has always publicly said the right things. What he has done behind the scenes is a whole different thing. And only having 5 players/staff say good bye to him tells you what need to know about the man and how he handled the situation.

 

[LaJollaJack]

Which makes it even more weird why he specifically mentioned Williams in his leaving statement.

Matty is the consummate pro - always puts the greater good ahead of himself - which is why he always played x3 roles to cover for the collective deficiencies of a team mismanaged by a couple of frauds

 

[theallseeingdai]

Yeah. If rumours to be true, he went to Coleman to complain about his style. I see it as simple as this.

1. Grimes Saw More Money Nad Took It. As it might be his last big pay day

2. Want seeing a vision or trust in Williams.Let's not forget Grimes was the player who pushed hard for Williams to be hired to Coleman.

3. Knew he was not as loved by all fans at Swansea and wanted a new fresh start.

Probably a bit early to call, but would you want Grimes back after all this? You know, hypothetically. Of course it would never happen. "the Swansea way" needs to evolve somewhat since we've stagnated.

 

[Dr. Winston]

Probably a bit early to call, but would you want Grimes back after all this? You know, hypothetically. Of course it would never happen. "the Swansea way" needs to evolve somewhat since we've stagnated.

Good Lord no. Today was a perfect example of a dynamic, proactive midfield instead of a passive, reactive one.