AUDIO: Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy says 'I don't give a ***** what Watford are doing'
11:47am Wednesday 20th February 2013 in Latest Sport
By Frank Smith, Deputy Group Sports Editor
Picture: Action Images
"I don't give a ***** what they are doing personally," was Mick McCarthy's response when he was asked about Watford's recruitment policy this season.
The Hornets' decision to loan 14 players in the summer has led to criticism from sections of the media and those working in football.
This has resulted in Watford head coach Gianfranco Zola and opposition managers being asked the same questions about the loan situation on a weekly basis.
Ipswich boss McCarthy is renowned for his no-nonsense approach and when asked about the Golden Boys' recruitment policy, he responded with: "I don't give a ***** what they are doing personally.
"If it is within the rules, it is within the rules. Let them get on with it. They are talking about changing the rules, so what.
"We played against a better team than us who did everything within the rules of the game.
"He has a good side there Gianfranco and he is a great fella. You are not going to have me moaning about it."
The above quote is not included in the audio from McCarthy's press conference but you can hear more comments from the Ipswich manager below.
Comments(84)
aefevans
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11:52am Wed 20 Feb 13
Watford-James
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11:57am Wed 20 Feb 13
Travelling Hornet
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11:58am Wed 20 Feb 13
An honest hard working guy.
Andrew1963
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12:00pm Wed 20 Feb 13
A Capello
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12:06pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Mr McCarthy knows a loophole when he sees one; this is not a loophole, it's what the rules state. I think Hull have followed the same route with their recent Egyptian goalscorers, so what?
Assuming WO reporting is accurate I'm struggling to identify which 5 letter word would have been used in the context here and required 5 asterisks - any suggestions? :)
AMP4WFC
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12:10pm Wed 20 Feb 13
McHornet
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12:10pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Well done Mick, i have respect for you now!
andyandyandy
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12:16pm Wed 20 Feb 13
I've now forgiven him.
llloydwithathirdl
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12:19pm Wed 20 Feb 13
http://www.youtube.c
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hY
north carolina horn
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12:19pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88
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12:36pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Harrydownunder
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12:36pm Wed 20 Feb 13
3Lions4Ever
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12:47pm Wed 20 Feb 13
A Capello wrote:L***n ?
Quote... "We played against a better team than us who did everything within the rules of the game..."
Mr McCarthy knows a loophole when he sees one; this is not a loophole, it's what the rules state. I think Hull have followed the same route with their recent Egyptian goalscorers, so what?
Assuming WO reporting is accurate I'm struggling to identify which 5 letter word would have been used in the context here and required 5 asterisks - any suggestions? :)
Eastsussexhornet
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1:14pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Harry's Bar
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1:16pm Wed 20 Feb 13
3Lions4Ever wrote:Pleat
A Capello wrote: Quote... "We played against a better team than us who did everything within the rules of the game..." Mr McCarthy knows a loophole when he sees one; this is not a loophole, it's what the rules state. I think Hull have followed the same route with their recent Egyptian goalscorers, so what? Assuming WO reporting is accurate I'm struggling to identify which 5 letter word would have been used in the context here and required 5 asterisks - any suggestions? :)L***n ?
Only 2 Ross Jenkins
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1:18pm Wed 20 Feb 13
"his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."
Harry's Bar
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1:20pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Harrydownunder wrote:Apart from my Grandmother!
Great quote and well said. Anyone remember the slagging he gave us a few years ago after we abused pat van den hauwe when we played millwall?? We spent the whole game coming up with Mandy smith chants!! Must have been one of the funniest nights at the Vic!! I still remember most of the chants. Best one was "if you've all sh****d Mandy clap your hands" and the entire Vic clapped in unison!! Quality!!
Was there not also a question raised as to couples sexual preferences.
Eastsussexhornet
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1:24pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:I think someone needs to bring a tape measure on Saturday so that we know that the lyrics are factually correct.
To the tune of Copacabana...
"his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."
peter10531089
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1:28pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Harrydownunder wrote:I remember Van Den Hauwe being substituted by McCarthy to the sounds of "One Bill Whyman, theres only one Bill Whyman". We did not stop that night and was very funny . McCarthy did the right thing by his player but I am sure he would have been smiling inside.
Great quote and well said. Anyone remember the slagging he gave us a few years ago after we abused pat van den hauwe when we played millwall?? We spent the whole game coming up with Mandy smith chants!! Must have been one of the funniest nights at the Vic!! I still remember most of the chants. Best one was "if you've all sh****d Mandy clap your hands" and the entire Vic clapped in unison!! Quality!!
Respect for last night and also for how he treats the media generally when they ask stupid questions either post match or in press conferences.
Harry's Bar
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1:32pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Yes, but it's got to ryhme with Italy.
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote: To the tune of Copacabana... "his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."I think someone needs to bring a tape measure on Saturday so that we know that the lyrics are factually correct.
DuffmanWFC
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1:36pm Wed 20 Feb 13
There's no loop hole because no rule has been broken!
The way some people go on its like its an under 16s league and we've been fielding 23 year olds that are twice as big! F'ing joke all this loan talk as there are only 5/6 that are regulars in the match day squad anyway!
Only 2 Ross Jenkins
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1:39pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Udinese, party, loanee, Bassini, trainee, GT, WFC, probably, army, and 5ft 3.
Eastsussexhornet
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1:45pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Harry's Bar wrote:I'm working on it.....
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Yes, but it's got to ryhme with Italy.
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote: To the tune of Copacabana... "his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."I think someone needs to bring a tape measure on Saturday so that we know that the lyrics are factually correct.
dogwfc
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1:50pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Family?
Harry's Bar wrote:I'm working on it.....Eastsussexhornet wrote:Yes, but it's got to ryhme with Italy.Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote: To the tune of Copacabana... "his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."I think someone needs to bring a tape measure on Saturday so that we know that the lyrics are factually correct.
Eastsussexhornet
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1:52pm Wed 20 Feb 13
kojak17
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1:57pm Wed 20 Feb 13
A Capello
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2:03pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Yes me too.
Right ok, I have just received the official meaning of the five stars but have been told not to swear in sharing it with you all. So, here goes. Whilst if it was four stars, it would be a lot easier to predict, there being only two likely options, putting an "e" on the end limits it to one of those options by arriving at a derivative of that option.
And rhymes with kite - I'd shown a singular lack of imagination in my previous post!
exeterhornet
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2:06pm Wed 20 Feb 13
The man should be sectioned but I doubt there's a cell big enough for someone as fat as him.
Dubai Hornet
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2:08pm Wed 20 Feb 13
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
Harry's Bar
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2:10pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Well explained. I think we've all got it. The kite reference should help anyone still struggling.
Right ok, I have just received the official meaning of the five stars but have been told not to swear in sharing it with you all. So, here goes. Whilst if it was four stars, it would be a lot easier to predict, there being only two likely options, putting an "e" on the end limits it to one of those options by arriving at a derivative of that option.
Harry's Bar
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2:21pm Wed 20 Feb 13
exeterhornet wrote:Agreed, but you would only expect as much from him. More disturbing is that there are BBC television presenters still banging on about exploitation.
And I see Martin Samuel is spitting yet more bile about our loans in the Mail today. According to him we could be promoted "at the expense of another championship rival that the Football League had a duty to protect". I think this man is mentally unstable. He is now paranoid about WFC and no amount of reasoning or comments such as those by MM of Ipswich will lead this guy to believe he has got it wrong. The man should be sectioned but I doubt there's a cell big enough for someone as fat as him.
Keep up the good work Manish!
jasonwatford
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2:29pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Colin West's mullet
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2:40pm Wed 20 Feb 13
http://www.nytimes.c
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PhilippineOrn
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2:41pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Harry's Bar wrote:Yeah...5ft 4 and a half doesn't quite cut it
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Yes, but it's got to ryhme with Italy.
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote: To the tune of Copacabana... "his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."I think someone needs to bring a tape measure on Saturday so that we know that the lyrics are factually correct.
exeterhornet
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2:47pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Gianfranco,woooaaooo
He's five foot and a bit
He'll make your team look s**t
sorry to anyone easily offended
Eastsussexhornet
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2:53pm Wed 20 Feb 13
exeterhornet wrote:I think that gets you through to the live final.
Gianfranco, woooaaooo
Gianfranco,woooaaooo
He's five foot and a bit
He'll make your team look s**t
sorry to anyone easily offended
davesol
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2:53pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Harry's Bar wrote:Even more disturbing that that is the fact that anyone reads the mail! :-)
exeterhornet wrote:Agreed, but you would only expect as much from him. More disturbing is that there are BBC television presenters still banging on about exploitation.
And I see Martin Samuel is spitting yet more bile about our loans in the Mail today. According to him we could be promoted "at the expense of another championship rival that the Football League had a duty to protect". I think this man is mentally unstable. He is now paranoid about WFC and no amount of reasoning or comments such as those by MM of Ipswich will lead this guy to believe he has got it wrong. The man should be sectioned but I doubt there's a cell big enough for someone as fat as him.
Keep up the good work Manish!
exeterhornet
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3:04pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Reading the communist comic Mirror, the toilet roll Sun or Star, or the other papers read by people with open toe sandals, cord trousers and unkempt beards who have ruined this country with their political correctness ?
The Express isn't too bad though IMHO
bobolongo
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3:06pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Retlas
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3:09pm Wed 20 Feb 13
http://www.nytimes.c
om/2013/02/21/sports
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&ref=soccer
Eastsussexhornet
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3:20pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Dubai Hornet wrote:"Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us.
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
Travelling Hornet
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3:44pm Wed 20 Feb 13
bobolongo wrote:The FL might discuss and have a vote but I think their hands will be tied as what they can do .
Am i alone in being concerned about this negative reaction to our situation (aka envy) amongst other clubs and media? If there was a vote on this over the Summer (which will happen according to sky sports) and the FL voted to change the current loan system what would the impact be on us? Would the Pozzos sell if that were the case? Is there any sort of back up plan?
As we all know its our international loans that are causing concern, now being 'international ' they come under the umbrella of FIFA or UEFA, I can't imagine Sepp Blatter taking to kindly to being told what to do by Holloway or our press !
What would be ironic was if the FA voted to outlaw the loan-back loophole , ala the Zaha situation .
SimonW, Godalming
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3:51pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Harry's Bar wrote:those idiots on TalkAdverts, whoops!, sorry TalkSport are also now joining in, that buffoon Mark Saggers last night banging on about the fact that we had better make the most of it this season because next season we won't be able to, & then referring to us as "The Loaner Rangers", still they will all be happy when we have points deducted!!
exeterhornet wrote:Agreed, but you would only expect as much from him. More disturbing is that there are BBC television presenters still banging on about exploitation.
And I see Martin Samuel is spitting yet more bile about our loans in the Mail today. According to him we could be promoted "at the expense of another championship rival that the Football League had a duty to protect". I think this man is mentally unstable. He is now paranoid about WFC and no amount of reasoning or comments such as those by MM of Ipswich will lead this guy to believe he has got it wrong. The man should be sectioned but I doubt there's a cell big enough for someone as fat as him.
Keep up the good work Manish!
grahamwfc
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4:22pm Wed 20 Feb 13
exeterhornet wrote:Brilliant
Gianfranco, woooaaooo
Gianfranco,woooaaooo
He's five foot and a bit
He'll make your team look s**t
sorry to anyone easily offended
dorothyparker12
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4:39pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Back from Hammerau
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4:49pm Wed 20 Feb 13
PhilippineOrn wrote:5 foot 4 and a half is 1 metre 63.
Harry's Bar wrote:Yeah...5ft 4 and a half doesn't quite cut itEastsussexhornet wrote:Yes, but it's got to ryhme with Italy.Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote: To the tune of Copacabana... "his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."I think someone needs to bring a tape measure on Saturday so that we know that the lyrics are factually correct.
Problem solved
Harrydownunder
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5:22pm Wed 20 Feb 13
dogwfc wrote:Mafiosi
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Family?
Harry's Bar wrote:I'm working on it.....Eastsussexhornet wrote:Yes, but it's got to ryhme with Italy.Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote: To the tune of Copacabana... "his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."I think someone needs to bring a tape measure on Saturday so that we know that the lyrics are factually correct.
Boosey
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5:38pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Sh ite!
Right ok, I have just received the official meaning of the five stars but have been told not to swear in sharing it with you all. So, here goes. Whilst if it was four stars, it would be a lot easier to predict, there being only two likely options, putting an "e" on the end limits it to one of those options by arriving at a derivative of that option.
Boosey
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5:47pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Back from Hammerau wrote:He'll make your team look s**t and now 1 metre 63 There are some very funny people on here, keep it up.
PhilippineOrn wrote:5 foot 4 and a half is 1 metre 63.
Harry's Bar wrote:Yeah...5ft 4 and a half doesn't quite cut itEastsussexhornet wrote:Yes, but it's got to ryhme with Italy.Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote: To the tune of Copacabana... "his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."I think someone needs to bring a tape measure on Saturday so that we know that the lyrics are factually correct.
Problem solved
Only 2 Ross Jenkins
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6:21pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88
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6:51pm Wed 20 Feb 13
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:He might of shrunk?
Wiki says he's 5 ft 6.
Eastsussexhornet
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7:41pm Wed 20 Feb 13
hornet88 wrote:That's very true. All these things need to be taken into consideration so we know we've got it right. We also mustn't rule out expansion.
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:He might of shrunk?
Wiki says he's 5 ft 6.
wheelsonfire
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8:00pm Wed 20 Feb 13
What is wrong with them?
I think I'll cancel my subscription. If only I had one to that unpleasant right wing rag.
The Sun for people who are embarassed by T*T*.
Stoney77
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8:49pm Wed 20 Feb 13
And Gino woooaaoo
They come from Italy
The Pozzo family
QUINNPT
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8:57pm Wed 20 Feb 13
The only thing they could probbably moan about is that in the past 80% of our squad had to be made up of our youth players because we had no money. Now this is down to more like 20% with the rest of the squad being made up of experienced British Isles players and International players. This is how a team should be structured. They don't expect little Watford to do this and they don't like it.
So I say to them 'two fingers'. We are not breaking any rules.
I hope Watford are successful and do go up not only to prove a point but to show some press people or so called pundits they have all the answers to football's issues.
Bush Hornet
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9:09pm Wed 20 Feb 13
QUINNPT wrote:I have something very constructive to say on this subject. I am without vitriol and my thoughts are in no way prejudiced by the fact that The Daily Mail was, is, and probably always will be a load of reactionary junk. These are my considered thoughts: Martin Samuels, and anyone who concurs with him, and echoes his unfounded and bitter sentiment, has b0llox4brains
As usual the press can't get their facts right and it has only taken an intelligent business football man to make use of the system. If the rules are changed so what? Just means that between all three clubs there will be free transfers. So will th FL then try and restrict the number of players being sold from one club to another and fall foul of EU regulations on free movement of people?.......I doubt it. This is a non issue highlighted by some people in the press who can't spell and have the inteligence of a newt and seem to be envious where businessmen shows success can be achieved without spending thousands or millions on players.
The only thing they could probbably moan about is that in the past 80% of our squad had to be made up of our youth players because we had no money. Now this is down to more like 20% with the rest of the squad being made up of experienced British Isles players and International players. This is how a team should be structured. They don't expect little Watford to do this and they don't like it.
So I say to them 'two fingers'. We are not breaking any rules.
I hope Watford are successful and do go up not only to prove a point but to show some press people or so called pundits they have all the answers to football's issues.
Dubai Hornet
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6:34am Thu 21 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?
Dubai Hornet wrote:"Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us.
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
Eastsussexhornet
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8:49am Thu 21 Feb 13
Dubai Hornet wrote:Yes, good to hear from you! I spend 50% of my time in the Middle East and 50% in the UK, trips worked around the WFC fixture list! Most of the time I am in Abu Dhabi although now, as I type, I am in Doha. We should meet up.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?
Dubai Hornet wrote:"Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us.
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
Harry's Bar
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10:20am Thu 21 Feb 13
Bush Hornet wrote:A highly intellectual outburst!
QUINNPT wrote: As usual the press can't get their facts right and it has only taken an intelligent business football man to make use of the system. If the rules are changed so what? Just means that between all three clubs there will be free transfers. So will th FL then try and restrict the number of players being sold from one club to another and fall foul of EU regulations on free movement of people?.......I doubt it. This is a non issue highlighted by some people in the press who can't spell and have the inteligence of a newt and seem to be envious where businessmen shows success can be achieved without spending thousands or millions on players. The only thing they could probbably moan about is that in the past 80% of our squad had to be made up of our youth players because we had no money. Now this is down to more like 20% with the rest of the squad being made up of experienced British Isles players and International players. This is how a team should be structured. They don't expect little Watford to do this and they don't like it. So I say to them 'two fingers'. We are not breaking any rules. I hope Watford are successful and do go up not only to prove a point but to show some press people or so called pundits they have all the answers to football's issues.I have something very constructive to say on this subject. I am without vitriol and my thoughts are in no way prejudiced by the fact that The Daily Mail was, is, and probably always will be a load of reactionary junk. These are my considered thoughts: Martin Samuels, and anyone who concurs with him, and echoes his unfounded and bitter sentiment, has b0llox4brains
Personally I can't stand the Daily Mail's self righteous, holier than thou, moralising stance. It's ironic that their journalists are probably more seedy, dishonest, uncaring, and just plain nasty than the people they crucify.
Dubai Hornet
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10:29am Thu 21 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:A Middle East supporters branch sounds good. I'm based in Dubai but spend a day every week in Abu Dhabi and a day in RAK. Would be happy to meet for a beer and discuss how great the hornets are!
Dubai Hornet wrote:Yes, good to hear from you! I spend 50% of my time in the Middle East and 50% in the UK, trips worked around the WFC fixture list! Most of the time I am in Abu Dhabi although now, as I type, I am in Doha. We should meet up.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?
Dubai Hornet wrote:"Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us.
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
Harry's Bar
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10:32am Thu 21 Feb 13
exeterhornet wrote:Hey, don't knock open toe sandals and unkempt beards. Haven't you seen "the Life of Brian".
As opposed to what? Reading the communist comic Mirror, the toilet roll Sun or Star, or the other papers read by people with open toe sandals, cord trousers and unkempt beards who have ruined this country with their political correctness ? The Express isn't too bad though IMHO
francowatford
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10:40am Thu 21 Feb 13
francowatford
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11:10am Thu 21 Feb 13
Harry's Bar
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11:10am Thu 21 Feb 13
francowatford wrote:Can't see it on the Mail's website. Reading a few of his articles they appear to consist solely of his opinions. The man's clearly got an ego that's nearly as big as his frame.
anyone got a link for Martin's trash talk article?
francowatford
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12:01pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Dubai Hornet wrote:is this a WFC forum or an international dating site for men that work in the middle east? Becarfull lads if you get caught you could have you feet chopped off
Eastsussexhornet wrote:A Middle East supporters branch sounds good. I'm based in Dubai but spend a day every week in Abu Dhabi and a day in RAK. Would be happy to meet for a beer and discuss how great the hornets are!Dubai Hornet wrote:Yes, good to hear from you! I spend 50% of my time in the Middle East and 50% in the UK, trips worked around the WFC fixture list! Most of the time I am in Abu Dhabi although now, as I type, I am in Doha. We should meet up.Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?Dubai Hornet wrote: I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us. The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him! Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team. Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's."Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
Eastsussexhornet
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12:27pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Dubai Hornet wrote:Since it's best not to exchange email addresses on here (!!!), search for posts from me from the 13th March onwards as I will be in AD and Dubai a few days after that. We can then arrange a meet up somewhere we both know....
Eastsussexhornet wrote:A Middle East supporters branch sounds good. I'm based in Dubai but spend a day every week in Abu Dhabi and a day in RAK. Would be happy to meet for a beer and discuss how great the hornets are!
Dubai Hornet wrote:Yes, good to hear from you! I spend 50% of my time in the Middle East and 50% in the UK, trips worked around the WFC fixture list! Most of the time I am in Abu Dhabi although now, as I type, I am in Doha. We should meet up.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?
Dubai Hornet wrote:"Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us.
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
Eastsussexhornet
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12:33pm Thu 21 Feb 13
francowatford wrote:And worse.....Don't worry, we'll be careful!
Dubai Hornet wrote:is this a WFC forum or an international dating site for men that work in the middle east? Becarfull lads if you get caught you could have you feet chopped off
Eastsussexhornet wrote:A Middle East supporters branch sounds good. I'm based in Dubai but spend a day every week in Abu Dhabi and a day in RAK. Would be happy to meet for a beer and discuss how great the hornets are!Dubai Hornet wrote:Yes, good to hear from you! I spend 50% of my time in the Middle East and 50% in the UK, trips worked around the WFC fixture list! Most of the time I am in Abu Dhabi although now, as I type, I am in Doha. We should meet up.Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?Dubai Hornet wrote: I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us. The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him! Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team. Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's."Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
Harry's Bar
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12:36pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Just ignore that previous post.
Eastsussexhornet
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12:54pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Harry's Bar wrote:What, Francowatford's? I thought that was quite funny - I was expecting it from someone!
I have thought about this. How do you contact someone off-forum without exchanging personal information on the forum?
Just ignore that previous post.
I think in most cases, it's best not to! The only way is as I have suggested I think. Anything to further the Watford cause across the world. One day we'll be like Man Utd with football academies, etc, in Dubai and China. The opposing supporters will be singing "we support our local team"!.....or am I just getting carried away with the current euphoria?
PeteBogHorrorHornet
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1:35pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Harry's Bar wrote:It's in the middle section of a long article where he is slagging off the management style of Paulo di Canio
francowatford wrote:Can't see it on the Mail's website. Reading a few of his articles they appear to consist solely of his opinions. The man's clearly got an ego that's nearly as big as his frame.
anyone got a link for Martin's trash talk article?
Only 2 Ross Jenkins
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1:52pm Thu 21 Feb 13
They came from Udinese,
To save our Watford FC,
The Hornets Mafiosi,
The Pozzo Family.
Der Der Der Der, etc
Harry's Bar
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2:01pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:Maybe hold this one in reserve.
To the tune of the Addams Family... They came from Udinese, To save our Watford FC, The Hornets Mafiosi, The Pozzo Family. Der Der Der Der, etc
Harry's Bar
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2:07pm Thu 21 Feb 13
PeteBogHorrorHornet wrote:Yes, found it, thanks. I'm sure his "You can’t beat commitment like that" line is a sarcastic jibe. What a nob.
Harry's Bar wrote:It's in the middle section of a long article where he is slagging off the management style of Paulo di Caniofrancowatford wrote: anyone got a link for Martin's trash talk article?Can't see it on the Mail's website. Reading a few of his articles they appear to consist solely of his opinions. The man's clearly got an ego that's nearly as big as his frame.
Eastsussexhornet
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2:15pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Harry's Bar wrote:Yep, a nasty little rag the Daily Mail, always has been. Can't believe many real football fans read it anyway.
PeteBogHorrorHornet wrote:Yes, found it, thanks. I'm sure his "You can’t beat commitment like that" line is a sarcastic jibe. What a nob.
Harry's Bar wrote:It's in the middle section of a long article where he is slagging off the management style of Paulo di Caniofrancowatford wrote: anyone got a link for Martin's trash talk article?Can't see it on the Mail's website. Reading a few of his articles they appear to consist solely of his opinions. The man's clearly got an ego that's nearly as big as his frame.
francowatford
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4:27pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:you are just getting carried because you've just started your own middle eastern Camelling (dogging)site
Harry's Bar wrote: I have thought about this. How do you contact someone off-forum without exchanging personal information on the forum? Just ignore that previous post.What, Francowatford's? I thought that was quite funny - I was expecting it from someone! I think in most cases, it's best not to! The only way is as I have suggested I think. Anything to further the Watford cause across the world. One day we'll be like Man Utd with football academies, etc, in Dubai and China. The opposing supporters will be singing "we support our local team"!.....or am I just getting carried away with the current euphoria?
lutondown
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4:42pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Andrew1963 wrote:Agreed, tough player, tough talker and honest to boot. A rarity these days.
If only wolves had kept this real man as their manager - would they be staring relegation to the third division in the face? - I dont think so. Next season Ipswich will be a force in the Championship, Wolves will be struggling against the likes of Gillingham!
Hope he turns it around...for him
lutondown
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4:45pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:It's factually insulting!!
Only 2 Ross Jenkins wrote:I think someone needs to bring a tape measure on Saturday so that we know that the lyrics are factually correct.
To the tune of Copacabana...
"his name is Zola, GianFranco Zola. He is only 5 ft 3, and he comes from Italy."
lutondown
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4:46pm Thu 21 Feb 13
jasonwatford wrote:I think all these references to bottom waste should be up for banning orders editor! ;-)
ok....rhymes with...liam henderson...ross jenkins....joe garner now that should let you all get it !!
lutondown
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4:48pm Thu 21 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:I don't give a hoot ESH lutondown@me.com
Dubai Hornet wrote:Since it's best not to exchange email addresses on here (!!!), search for posts from me from the 13th March onwards as I will be in AD and Dubai a few days after that. We can then arrange a meet up somewhere we both know....
Eastsussexhornet wrote:A Middle East supporters branch sounds good. I'm based in Dubai but spend a day every week in Abu Dhabi and a day in RAK. Would be happy to meet for a beer and discuss how great the hornets are!
Dubai Hornet wrote:Yes, good to hear from you! I spend 50% of my time in the Middle East and 50% in the UK, trips worked around the WFC fixture list! Most of the time I am in Abu Dhabi although now, as I type, I am in Doha. We should meet up.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?
Dubai Hornet wrote:"Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us.
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
So now you can whisper sweet nothing's to me!
Harry's Bar
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9:46am Fri 22 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:Yes, a straight talking Northerner, calls a spade a shovel. I admire that.
Andrew1963 wrote: If only wolves had kept this real man as their manager - would they be staring relegation to the third division in the face? - I dont think so. Next season Ipswich will be a force in the Championship, Wolves will be struggling against the likes of Gillingham!Agreed, tough player, tough talker and honest to boot. A rarity these days. Hope he turns it around...for him
Harrydownunder
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11:23am Fri 22 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Get a room....
Dubai Hornet wrote:Since it's best not to exchange email addresses on here (!!!), search for posts from me from the 13th March onwards as I will be in AD and Dubai a few days after that. We can then arrange a meet up somewhere we both know....
Eastsussexhornet wrote:A Middle East supporters branch sounds good. I'm based in Dubai but spend a day every week in Abu Dhabi and a day in RAK. Would be happy to meet for a beer and discuss how great the hornets are!
Dubai Hornet wrote:Yes, good to hear from you! I spend 50% of my time in the Middle East and 50% in the UK, trips worked around the WFC fixture list! Most of the time I am in Abu Dhabi although now, as I type, I am in Doha. We should meet up.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?
Dubai Hornet wrote:"Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us.
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
Eastsussexhornet
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12:36pm Fri 22 Feb 13
lutondown wrote:Thanks for the offer, but no thank you.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:I don't give a hoot ESH lutondown@me.com
Dubai Hornet wrote:Since it's best not to exchange email addresses on here (!!!), search for posts from me from the 13th March onwards as I will be in AD and Dubai a few days after that. We can then arrange a meet up somewhere we both know....
Eastsussexhornet wrote:A Middle East supporters branch sounds good. I'm based in Dubai but spend a day every week in Abu Dhabi and a day in RAK. Would be happy to meet for a beer and discuss how great the hornets are!
Dubai Hornet wrote:Yes, good to hear from you! I spend 50% of my time in the Middle East and 50% in the UK, trips worked around the WFC fixture list! Most of the time I am in Abu Dhabi although now, as I type, I am in Doha. We should meet up.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?
Dubai Hornet wrote:"Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us.
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
So now you can whisper sweet nothing's to me!
lutondown
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1:50pm Fri 22 Feb 13
Eastsussexhornet wrote:And thanks for not taking up!
lutondown wrote:Thanks for the offer, but no thank you.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:I don't give a hoot ESH lutondown@me.com
Dubai Hornet wrote:Since it's best not to exchange email addresses on here (!!!), search for posts from me from the 13th March onwards as I will be in AD and Dubai a few days after that. We can then arrange a meet up somewhere we both know....
Eastsussexhornet wrote:A Middle East supporters branch sounds good. I'm based in Dubai but spend a day every week in Abu Dhabi and a day in RAK. Would be happy to meet for a beer and discuss how great the hornets are!
Dubai Hornet wrote:Yes, good to hear from you! I spend 50% of my time in the Middle East and 50% in the UK, trips worked around the WFC fixture list! Most of the time I am in Abu Dhabi although now, as I type, I am in Doha. We should meet up.
Eastsussexhornet wrote:Good man, glad to hear the hornets are taking over the Middle East! Are you based out here or just visiting?
Dubai Hornet wrote:"Dubai Hornet"? I am an hour away from you as I type!
I've never really been a fan of Mick personally however what he has come out with has hit the nail on the head. We haven't broken any rules and we are getting on with our own business. He is concentrating on Ipswich (and doing a decent job) and he doesn't care less about us.
The problem with Holloway is if he doesn't hear his own voice he's worried people will forget about him!
Nice to hear normal mangers like Clarke and McCarthy come and say well done to the better team.
Keep up the good work GFZ and the Pozzos's.
So now you can whisper sweet nothing's to me!
Mr.Miggins says...
11:50am Wed 20 Feb 13