35 minutes ago, The Boehly Babes said:

Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign was a game changer. People often used to say to me, ‘it doesn’t make a difference who I vote for’. This election there was a choice. Labour captured what lots of people believe’

I don’t know, but openly complimenting a convicted anti-Semite on an election campaign that was ran purely on division and hate doesn’t seem like a great PR move for someone who is managing London’s 4th biggest team in 2025.

8 years ago he was 33, which is old enough to know what you’re saying and the consequences of such words.

Just sits badly with me that the clubs been stolen from our innocent Jewish owner and now Clearlake have appointed someone with at least ‘Unison’ for a political figure that would’ve been the most damaging individual to a single country since the 1930’s.

Love it, this is the exact sort of reasonable reaction which makes using the internet so productive and such a pleasure. I remember why we got rid of the politics thread now.

I know I shouldn't bite, but I'm curious as to how Corbyn is a "Nazi" and Abramovich is "innocent".

40 minutes ago, The Boehly Babes said:

Jeremy Corbyn’s campaign was a game changer. People often used to say to me, ‘it doesn’t make a difference who I vote for’. This election there was a choice. Labour captured what lots of people believe’

I don’t know, but openly complimenting a convicted anti-Semite on an election campaign that was ran purely on division and hate doesn’t seem like a great PR move for someone who is managing London’s 4th biggest team in 2025.

8 years ago he was 33, which is old enough to know what you’re saying and the consequences of such words.

Just sits badly with me that the clubs been stolen from our innocent Jewish owner and now Clearlake have appointed someone with at least ‘Unison’ for a political figure that would’ve been the most damaging individual to a single country since the 1930’s.

Sorry but what a load of nonsense. I dont like his politc but calling corbyn a nazi is ridiculous. And yes, 8 years ago where he praising him after he had been in power 1 year and Rosenior had seen progress on anti racism where he grew up.

Though none of this has f**k all to do with him now being our manager anyway, its just mental to even bring it up.

But it is better than what the racist, homophobic, bellend wrote, that has thankfully been deleted.

getting the media on side early, I’m liking him already. Hopefully he knows how to manage.

13 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

Love it, this is the exact sort of reasonable reaction which makes using the internet so productive and such a pleasure. I remember why we got rid of the politics thread now.

I know I shouldn't bite, but I'm curious as to how Corbyn is a "Nazi" and Abramovich is "innocent".

Being largely and openly anti semitic is a bit of a nazi move tbh

7 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

Love it, this is the exact sort of reasonable reaction which makes using the internet so productive and such a pleasure. I remember why we got rid of the politics thread now.

I know I shouldn't bite, but I'm curious as to how Corbyn is a "Nazi" and Abramovich is "innocent".

Corbyn is a socialist who hates Jews. The last one of them I can remember is Adolf Hitler and everyone always calls him a Nazi so…

Plus it’s the age old argument winner, I’ve managed to use the Nazi/Racist card first which means I’m right no counter arguments allowed.

Well Abramovich is innocent due to not actually having done anything as admitted by the charges now being dropped.

Agreed about the comments from that melon earlier however, should never bring his race into it.

I come here for an escape from all the sh*tty politics ruining the world. Can you shut the f**k up.

I can see this thread going full politics, which might be a chance for the new manager to sneak under the radar and hopefully get a few decent football results in. Oh the magic of the cup(s)🙂

7 minutes ago, Zeta said:

I come here for an escape from all the sh*tty politics ruining the world. Can you shut the f**k up.

I've had my cue to stay away from this thread to give some people time to read up on 20th century history.

He seems like an impressive guy, the more I watch him and the more I read about it I can't help but get behind him.

No faith in Clearlake whatsoever but for Liams sake I hope he does well.

Edited January 9Jan 9 by Sheva

• Midfield 2 that holds.

• Keep Gittens away from the XI at all costs unless it’s opposition 2 divisions lower.

• Send Tosin to U23s with Disasi.

• Don’t play Badiashile unless you absolutely have to.

• Don’t bastardize inverted fullbacks into your system.

• Move ball quicker and with intent.

• Let attackers express themselves.

• No Sanchez sweeper.

Non negotiables really.

1 hour ago, The Boehly Babes said:

Corbyn is a socialist who hates Jews. The last one of them I can remember is Adolf Hitler and everyone always calls him a Nazi so…

Plus it’s the age old argument winner, I’ve managed to use the Nazi/Racist card first which means I’m right no counter arguments allowed.

Well Abramovich is innocent due to not actually having done anything as admitted by the charges now being dropped.

Agreed about the comments from that melon earlier however, should never bring his race into it.

I wasn't going to involve myself. BUT, Hitler was a right-wing fascist, NOT a socialist. Yes, that word is part of the party name, but socialists and trade unionists were some of the first to be jailed and murdered in Nazi Germany.

There's no evidence that Corbyn "hates" Jews.

All irrelevant, one of the freedoms we fought for was the right to voice support for any legitimate political party we desire.

It's ridiculous to call for Rosenior to be sacked because of his legitimate political views. That's intolerant, and anti democratic , and frankly one I'm surprised that you are comfortable with demanding.

Regardless.

Come on you BLUES!!

1 hour ago, The Boehly Babes said:

Just watched his first presser. He has a certain charm to him and he's said all the right things. Then again I don't think I've ever seen a manager say the wrong things from the off.

Ultimately it's all about winning football matches. Jose is an arrogant prick but we all love him. Potter is probably the nicest manager in the world and well, we know what we think of him.

I was impressed with his first presser. Seemed confident and he seems to have something about him. It’s just whether the job eats him up and overwhelms him like it did with Potter. Hopefully not as he’s used to working with Blue Co.

One thing is clear, he needs to succeed otherwise we’re getting Gary O’Neil!

Like any manager we appoint, or any player whether from the Academy of from elsewhere, I always support them and fervently hope they succeed.

Come on you BLUES!

Says all the right things, didn’t expect anything less. I hope talk of him being a great man manager helps get the best out of some of our stagnant players and helps our star players shine.

He already knows blue co and says he enjoys working with them! Works with young players and has already got the best out of a few at Strasbourg our own Santos, Barco and the 2 strikers have massively improved under him.

What I will give the board is he ticks all the right boxes apart from the experience and winning part (I know pretty important parts). If he can hit the ground running then things could work out. A nice run of fixtures could help. Talk of playing with intensity and pressing high has peaked my enthusiasm. We will finally find out if it was Enzo benching Estevao every week or not.

2 hours ago, JM7 said:

One thing is clear, he needs to succeed otherwise we’re getting Gary O’Neil!

Is there any difference?

9 minutes ago, DarkMata said:

Says all the right things, didn’t expect anything less. I hope talk of him being a great man manager helps get the best out of some of our stagnant players and helps our star players shine.

He already knows blue co and says he enjoys working with them! Works with young players and has already got the best out of a few at Strasbourg our own Santos, Barco and the 2 strikers have massively improved under him.

What I will give the board is he ticks all the right boxes apart from the experience and winning part (I know pretty important parts). If he can hit the ground running then things could work out. A nice run of fixtures could help. Talk of playing with intensity and pressing high has peaked my enthusiasm. We will finally find out if it was Enzo benching Estevao every week or not.

Likewise, but I've watched Conor Holden's analysis tonight and he has reiterated what I have also seen from watching Strasbourg. Its the same slow, slow, ponderous build up, buggering around at the back but with the keeper being in the thick of it as well. I can see me hating this boring sh*te football as well

On 07/01/2026 at 23:13, markpitts said:

Agree with that. If he wins the next 6 we still have a chance.

If he wins the next 6 then we will favourites to finish top 4.

Tell you what I was really harsh on him he seemed bitchy and insincere from what I saw of him very briefly and maybe that was fueled by being disappointed in getting another coach that’s isn’t experienced enough for this level.

I will say though I think he handled his first interview very well and his outlook seems very good I like it. But does this mean he can use that to be a company man or can he harness that to man manage the players well and develop them we will see.

Yes he’s not that caliber of coach we need but tactically inexperienced Maresca was top in big games, Arteta again doing a top job, granted this guy hasn’t worked under Pep but sometimes the manager who you don’t expect can make things happen.

The talent is there and as he said we aren’t far off need consistency and to be a bit more savvy, let’s see but I don’t think we are so far gone we can’t get back into the top 4.

1 hour ago, Scott Harris said:

Is there any difference?

Well Gary has Pl management "pedigree", survived 2 relegation battles too I think.

We may end up needing such experience...

5 hours ago, Valerie said:

I've had my cue to stay away from this thread to give some people time to read up on 20th century history.

Totally concur. There are some rather poorly educated sorts on here. Some posters that can only best be described as being "willfully ignorant". The "R" word is the word that comes to mind when i think about what they are saying.

4 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

• Midfield 2 that holds.

• Keep Gittens away from the XI at all costs unless it’s opposition 2 divisions lower.

• Send Tosin to U23s with Disasi.

• Don’t play Badiashile unless you absolutely have to.

• Don’t bastardize inverted fullbacks into your system.

• Move ball quicker and with intent.

• Let attackers express themselves.

• No Sanchez sweeper.

Non negotiables really.

Rosenior is already using the word "project". That is never a good sign. Gives me the AVB PTSD.

1 minute ago, TheCeleryKing said:

Rosenior is already using the word "project". That is never a good sign. Gives me the AVB PTSD.

BUT he is our manager now and he seems like a nice bloke.

I have to admit that it's refreshing to hear a manager coming in and saying we've gotta win immediately, rather than the usual fluff we've had from Potter, Poch and Maresca where they say "yeah we'll get there...eventually". I will judge him on what happens on the pitch, but this doesn't make me any less furious at how the club is being run by the board and owners.