James Beattie Regime - High point - Low Point

DAV007 · 12-09-2014, 20:34

Can you please identify what was your high point / low point of the James Beattie management era?

Kiwi John · 12-09-2014, 20:40

He moulded a team that eventually gave us the hope that the impossible could become a reality.

smobile · 12-09-2014, 20:54

Regime ? It's Accrington Stanley, not the axis of terror

We all know you were in favour of "regime change" DAVO

smobile · 12-09-2014, 20:57

Just for you DAVO

Low Point: James Beattie not resigning last season so Coley could come back.

High Point: James Beattie leaving this season so Coley can come back.

Chubbyman · 12-09-2014, 20:59

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Originally Posted by DAV007

Can you please identify what was your high point / low point of the James Beattie management era?

The high point has to be the day he finally shut you up.....and you nearly had to buy me a slap up curry....The low point must be walking away....thus allowing you to open your big gob again!!!

Kiwi John · 12-09-2014, 21:06

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Originally Posted by Chubbyman

The high point has to be the day he finally shut you up.....and you nearly had to buy me a slap up curry....The low point must be walking away....thus allowing you to open your big gob again!!!

peter9001 · 12-09-2014, 21:12

Coley's still at Sligo Rovers ( with Jimmy Bell ) , can't see him being tempted back personally ?

Revived Red · 13-09-2014, 10:02

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Originally Posted by DAV007

Can you please identify what was your high point / low point of the James Beattie management era?

No.

shakermaker · 13-09-2014, 10:27

High points: Surviving in the Football League last season in spite of such a terrible start. The Middlesbrough victory. His commitment to community work, trying to improve non-playing standards and helping out with the transfer embargo last year. Erm... The suits?

Low points: The start of last season - Beattie wasn't ready for management and the club suffered, as far as I see it. The brand of football has been difficult to keep passionate about. Limited tactical impact. The media work which served as a conveyor belt of excuses and speeches containing absolutely zero inspiration for the following week.

As yet undecided: 2 year deals for players - unsure whether this is true progression or a shirt sighted hindrance for management of the playing budget. Also unsure on his ethos of constant positivity in the training camp. This can offer too much cushioning for players who really need a kick up the backside.

I appreciate a good amount of what James tried here, however I also believe his departure will ultimately be good for the club in the longer term.

SamF · 13-09-2014, 16:51

Much more sense in that post Shaker than the drivel normally spouted when the topic of managers are mentioned on here!

AccyMad · 13-09-2014, 23:38

High points - the 5 - 1 demolition of Morecambe despite the best efforts of
Mr. Bentley & co to get the original game abandoned.
Low points - Dav007's continued spouting of drivel regarding James Beattie's suitability as manager - you must be so proud of the outcome of your campaign

baldy · 14-09-2014, 08:24

High point - Turning round the terrible start to last season

Low point - His speech in the clubhouse after the last game of the season, Very, Very downbeat almost funeral like speech. Instead of a passionate "against the odds" speech and positive towards this season!

DAV007 · 14-09-2014, 10:30

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Originally Posted by AccyMad

High points - the 5 - 1 demolition of Morecambe despite the best efforts of
Mr. Bentley & co to get the original game abandoned.
Low points - Dav007's continued spouting of drivel regarding James Beattie's suitability as manager - you must be so proud of the outcome of your campaign

Obviously, my honest assessment of the worst start in our history last season forced him out.

Or maybe is was my comments about the exciting brand of football?

Or was it the criticism of his tactical approach?

Clearly I am to blame.

Exile on Spencer St · 14-09-2014, 12:09

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Clearly I am to blame.

Blimey, Davo, where have you put those paranoia pills when you need them.

smudgie · 15-09-2014, 18:27

High Points.

The speech at the dunkenalgh hotel the week before he took the job. It was absolutely magnificent and I was delighted he took it.

Laying the ghosts of Oxford to rest when we smashed em away at the end of last season and in general the way we finished the season.

The signing of in particular Marcus Betinelli, who without doubt was a massive part of us staying in the League last season.

The way he tried to improve the club off the field, with more community involvement and a far more professional attitude than its ever had.

Low Points.

The obvious first 10 games of last season, he obviously wasn't ready at the time.

The post match interviews, which has everyone pointed out, became VERY tiresome.

The way it ended..... Which im still not quite sure what happened.

In general I would to place on record my thanks to him, as in the circumstances a mid-table finish in our circumstances is a superb achievement.