Karl Robinson leaves role as MK Dons manager

Quoted from buckstown

I've always believed in the principle that you can't over communicate. JF should have been shouting twice a day, "no approach, we have not given permission" or "we've given him permission to talk". One statement from JF and that ridiculous  nonsense from Chris Doig is appalling.
I don't understand why they can't provide clarity.

Agree, I am very surprised that some posters think the club have handled this situation well and that there is nothing to report.
The club once again treat fans as complete idiots! ( which ion my case may be true!   )

Quoted from Cloudy

Agree, I am very surprised that some posters think the club have handled this situation well and that there is nothing to report.
The club once again treat fans as complete idiots! ( which ion my case may be true!   )

The only surprise to me is that people are surprised at how the club have handled this.

The only caveat to that might be that JF is lining his ducks up in a row to ensure that the club get what they are entitled to if there has been an illegal approach, although, from what I understand from a friend within the game, it may be that Hurst's agent approached Shrewsbury. The other issue that might be important in this is the situation of the 'rolling' contract. It's all conjecture at present, but the board may be regretting not re-negotiating the duration of the contract which might have put off potential suitors.

Whatever the outcome, we can only hope the board place massive importance in recruiting a manager who can build on what PH has done rather than penny pinch and risk taking us backwards again.

If GTFC have received no official approach which is what they say how/why should they comment and what are they supposed to say?

Quoted from 1mickylyons

If GTFC have received no official approach which is what they say how/why should they comment and what are they supposed to say?

Probably fenty being extremely cautious regarding the legality of FA rules etc still chuckling what the Shrewsbury CEO said about negotiations being unbelievably difficult at least it sounds like we got a couple of quid.  

Quoted from dapperz fun pub

Probably fenty being extremely cautious regarding the legality of FA rules etc still chuckling what the Shrewsbury CEO said about negotiations being unbelievably difficult at least it sounds like we got a couple of quid.  

GTFC fully deserve compensating I just hope it`s a fair amount we always seem to get ripped off.

Quoted from 1mickylyons

GTFC fully deserve compensating I just hope it`s a fair amount we always seem to get ripped off.

We had been told previously that Hurst had a 6 month rolling contract.

On that basis I cannot see what there is to negotiate, they pay us 6 months money, end of?

Quoted from Cloudy

We had been told previously that Hurst had a 6 month rolling contract.

On that basis I cannot see what there is to negotiate, they pay us 6 months money, end of?

That being the case cloudy shall we ask JF for a complimentary custard cream apiece or what?

Depends when it rolls over, I expect. Probably just a few months to pay.

Seems a bit of a rum do, all in all. Why all the faff and drama, I wonder? Was it all really done behind closed doors, with no official approach at all? Live by the sword, die by the sword, I suppose.

Anyway, I'd imagine Hurst will do OK at Shrewsbury (providing he has actually gone there!) - wouldn't surprise me if he managed to get them out of trouble as they are only 6 points back with more than two thirds of the season to play.

I just hope that we manage to get somebody competent in to replace him. Somebody with the contacts to get that extra striker in which we seem to be lacking each season would be useful! Also, somebody who realises that pace and running in central midfield is a useful asset and not something seemingly to be avoided...

Quoted from Cloudy

We had been told previously that Hurst had a 6 month rolling contract.

On that basis I cannot see what there is to negotiate, they pay us 6 months money, end of?

They were extremely vulnerable in that they desperately needed a manager within days so yes pay off the rolling contract and I think some amount of compensation as well , probs akro akro back on loan til the end of the season  

Quoted from Cloudy

IF that is he case then ok but clearly there is something going on?  Nobody gets to 10/1 ON in any market unless there is , in this case, the minimum of talks don't you agree.

Even if the club said 'we are aware of the media speculation ( Fenty is always reading these pages) and Shrewsbury have spoken to GTFC directly/indirectly and are working hard to resolve  the situation. An update will be given by 5pm on Monday'

I am surprised that you, given your criticism of the board/club in the past, seem to be suggesting you agree that Shrewsbury haven't made any approach for PH and there is nothing happening??

I criticise and praise where I think it's due. The statement 'no contact has been made' may have been true at the time the statement was made, though obviously there was one afterwards and then the lack of comments thereafter may be criticised.  If the club didn't offer and update to say they had received an approach later on, they might be queering the pitch in case PH didn't move.

I wasn't suggesting Shrewsbury hadn't been in contact with PH and that nothing was happening.

On reflection, for once I think it's probably best for the club to have a policy of not commenting on any possible appointments and departures of specific staff unless and until it happens.