|
|
Upcoming Fixtures
| Fri 26/12 |
|---|
| Belgian Pro League |
| Anderlecht v Charleroi |
| Premier League |
| Man Utd v Newcastle |
| Sat 27/12 |
| Indonesian Liga 1 |
| Persik Kediri v Persis Solo |
| Australia A-League |
| Adelaide United v Western Sydney |
| Italian Serie A |
| Parma v Fiorentina |
| Italian Serie B |
| Spezia v Pescara |
| Indonesian Liga 1 |
| Persib Bandung v PSM Makassar |
| Persian Gulf Pro League |
| Paykan v Kheybar Khorramabad |
| Premier League |
| Nottingham Forest v Man City |
| Scottish Premiership |
| Hibernian v Hearts |
| Belgian Pro League |
| Royal Antwerp v Zulte-Waregem |
| Malawi Super League |
| Dedza Dynamos v Moyale Barracks |
| Isthmian League North |
| Bowers & Pitsea v Concord Rangers |
| Gorleston v Wroxham |
| Isthmian League South East |
| East Grinstead Town v Jersey Bulls |
Fans Have Lost Confidence In Groves!
By: Bill Osborne
Date: 09/02/2004
PAUL Groves says he is not a quitter! One would hope that he would change his mind now that the fans of Grimsby Town have given him a massive vote of no confidence!
|
Home > Features > 2004 Features > No Confidence In Groves |
Surely the most naïve amongst us can see that Paul Groves cannot manage a football team.
Forget all about his loyalty and commitment. The longer he goes on, the less importance it has. In my view, if he was that loyal, he would resign immediately, knowing how badly the Mariners are performing with him in charge.
After each game that we have suffered humiliating defeats, Groves has espoused how we need to turn things around, work harder and start getting results! These platitudes are intended to appease the critics and the fears of the supporters. They are meaningless and serve no useful purpose.
As was pointed out yesterday, the teams that have beaten us badly are not world-beaters. Oldham for example were just a couple of positions above us in the division. But when they play against the Mariners, they are made to look like world-beaters.
Why? Because there appears to be no plan, no tactical nous, no hope and no answer to even the most basic style of football the opposition play.
Mr Groves has failed and failed badly. Even the staunchest of his supporters (are there any left?) cannot deny that.
Sure, we can search for reasons and excuses. The usual one's being; no board backing, no money, players letting him down and so on. But the board made no false promises to him. He knew the financial situation the club was in when he took the job on. He also knew what the player situation was too. He was one of them.
But it is too late for that now. Excuses will not change the position that we are in. Even if Groves goes, a new manager may not be able to change it either. But we have to give a new man at least a chance to get us back in the right direction.
The board must be conscious of that fact. They have given Paul Groves every opportunity to turn things around. He has not succeeded in doing that.
And if it is that time factor that determines the future of Paul Groves then he should go today! Surely the board are not going to wait any longer?
If you have a rant or two and you would also like the opportunity to air your views and opinions, Click here to submit them!
This site is by the fans, for the fans, and we will consider articles on any subject relating to the Mariners whether it be related to current news, a nostalgic look back in the past, a story about a player, a game or games in the past, something about Blundell Park or football in general. Click here to submit your article!
Related Stories
| Thread Title | Posts | Latest Post | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completely lost his way | 29 | MuddyWaters | 26/12 19:11 |
| Oldham Athletic A.F.C. Match Thread - 26/12/2025 | 110 | marinerjase | 26/12 19:00 |
| Just Back | 32 | MuddyWaters | 26/12 18:48 |
| Oldham at BP | 33 | Gaffer58 | 26/12 14:51 |
| Falling out of love with town | 89 | Nelly GTFC | 26/12 14:27 |
| TV Games/Upcoming Fixtures | 4 | SiteBot | 26/12 14:14 |
| The Fishy | 42 | Nelly GTFC | 26/12 14:07 |
| Prediction Thread Oldam H 25.26 | 45 | promotion plaice | 26/12 13:04 |
| Have a Laff | 5 | Southwark Mariner | 26/12 00:23 |
| Another christmas quiz | 14 | mimma | 26/12 00:16 |