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It was a loveless marriage with very little sex.

Nailed.  

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What a complete and utter joke this projected appointment is. From wanting an experienced manager with pedigree we opt for a former non leaguer who by the sounds of it the Grimsby fans are glad to see the back of. Some on here complained like hell when Bentley was in the frame but at least he's got more managerial experience than this clown. Sad day for our club and League 2 here we come.

Read more: http://blueandamber.proboards.com/thread/93690/paul-hurst#ixzz4O0H34V4m

Hurst and Doig to hold a 2pm press conference at Shrewsbury according to their OS.

Don't begrudge him going to a team in a higher division, don't begrudge Doig following him.

Never been Hurst's biggest fan, I think I echo the thoughts of a few others in that he always felt a bit of a nearly man in terms of what he was trying to build.  Always just missing that final piece of the jigsaw to make us a real quality side. For me that final piece was often his tactical knowledge and ability to unleash teams rather than stay cautious.

When that's all said though, he still achieved his ultimate objective and got us promoted. He leaves us in a far better position compared to six years ago.  If nothing else he sat at the helm whilst pride was restored to the team, it's too easy to forget how bloody shambolic we were previously.

It's no great secret that Hurst wanted the club to become even more professional.  Staff members like nutritionists, strength and conditioning coaches, performance analysts are essential in the modern game.  If the club are serious about progressing and not slipping back to where we came from, the penny pinching on things like this need to stop.  Hurst has every right to be going elsewhere if a club can offer that.  Moving forward this will also impact on our ability to get the right candidate in as his replacement.

i wish both Paul and Chris all the best in their move to Shrewsbury.   That said the way they've gone is poor, very poor.

I fully understand that neither could say anything on Saturday but a simple 'no comment' would have done.  We would have known what it meant but no-one gets in trouble or breaches contract by it.  For Doig to come out and give a quite frankly half arsed interview like he did was a smack in the chops.  It gave the distinct impression that he wasn't bothered as he was off elsewhere.  As for the 'I've heard nothing' line, pathetic.  You've just made a failed attempt at taking the fans who backed you for mugs.  

Hurst may well feel he owes the fans nothing as he had a love-hate relationship with them.  The problem is that relationship was only with some of them, not at all.  I put myself in the category who probably deserved the middle finger from Hurst as he leaves.  On more than one occasion I doubted his ability to get us out the Conference and called for him to be replaced. I've broad enough shoulders to ride that and admit I got it wrong.  The fans who backed him in the face of growing criticism deserved far better than what they got in the end.  

Poor all round from GTFC and the two heading to Shrewsbury.    Big lessons to be learnt, again.

Quoted from 97

It was a loveless marriage with very little sex.

To be honest though I enjoyed the playing away more so much more than what was on offer at home....just never seemed to be up for it at our place  

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What a complete and utter joke this projected appointment is. From wanting an experienced manager with pedigree we opt for a former non leaguer who by the sounds of it the Grimsby fans are glad to see the back of. Some on here complained like hell when Bentley was in the frame but at least he's got more managerial experience than this clown. Sad day for our club and League 2 here we come.

Read more: http://blueandamber.proboards.com/thread/93690/paul-hurst#ixzz4O0H34V4m

Dont forget that message boards just contain a small vocal minority and are not representative of the true supporters feelings  

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Dont forget that message boards just contain a small vocal minority and are not representative of the true supporters feelings  

I hope you've got your facts right Moosey  

In fenty we trust , never took to paul but have to be thankful he got us promoted (after five years ) anyway we move on and i have to say im not in the slightest bit bothered if that makes sense.

Strange a manager who has his team around the playoffs leaves and im more bothered that my toilet wont flush properly today.

Safe to express my opinion now that the dust has settled without being accused of sour grapes.

Never was impressed with his tactical ability ie late late subs and no plan B, only in his last game in charge did he make numerous changes early, was it panicking to get the win or draw whilst on show to his new suitors.

His respect for the fans especially the traveling, left a lot to be desired and it was noticed and felt by all.

On his own admission 1-0 wins were always prefered to a 4-2 etc leading to a defensive style of play resulting in few goals being scored from out play this season.

Could not fault his workrate and choice of players, but like most managers he did have his favourites and it showed.

Glad that Doig has also gone which means a clean sweep for the new man, its quite exciting

interview with Paul:

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