Should Phil Parkinson be sacked?

[Prufrock]

Not to get too self aware about the nature of a football forum but it seems like all the people who think PP isn't very good are predicting things will improve if he goes, and all those who think he is good are predicting they'll get worse. Who knew?!

As someone who thinks he's good I hope we never find out but I'm looking forward to another chance to convince people who think he's bad that he's actually v good.

I was actually pointing out the added benefit that things would improve if Anderson went... but never mind...

It's not all about you, you know!

[TonyDomingos]

Apols if I've missed it, but do we have any reliable evidence that PP is speaking to Reading?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Apols if I've missed it, but do we have any reliable evidence that PP is speaking to Reading?

Define reliable, Tone. The Reading Chronicle sports editor seems to be going with it.

https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/spor ... ef=mr&lp=3

The Chronicle understands Reading held brief talks with Parkinson earlier this year before Clement was appointed as Jaap Stam’s replacement in March.

Royals chief executive Nigel Howe is believed to have spoken with the Trotters boss in the past few days and is hopeful of naming the next permanent manager before Saturday’s trip to Rotherham.

And since then...
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/spor ... -problems/

Interestingly:

Reading, though, may be able to overcome the problems [ie us not having a pot to piss in or a window to throw it out of] by increasing their offer of compensation to soften the blow.

It could turn into an attractive offer for the Lancashire club who would likely welcome the chance to reduce their wage bill in the midst of their well-publicised cash-flow problems.

[TonyDomingos]

Thanks, DSB. That's reliable enough for me.

Implies Kenneth is allowing an approach: perhaps the prospect of compo plus savings while a replacement is found have influenced his tactics.

[officer_dibble]

If Reading wait beyond Friday can’t Parky and staff walk anyway?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

If Reading wait beyond Friday can’t Parky and staff walk anyway?

1. Not sure the same rules apply to staff as players
2. Don’t think Parky would do that, he’s too honourable (note the Berkshire scribe saying the major block to him leaving is him not wanting to “jump ship”)

[Athertonian]

Apart from Ameobi, no doubt Parky will again make a few more changes to the team that gave a gallant effort at Norwich. It seems as if he doesn't know his best after all this time. The sooner this guy leaves the better.

[BWFC_Insane]

Apart from Ameobi, no doubt Parky will again make a few more changes to the team that gave a gallant effort at Norwich. It seems as if he doesn't know his best after all this time. The sooner this guy leaves the better.

He's just named an unnamed side two weeks in a row. Before that he was changing losing sides - to try and find a formula for results. Damned if he does and damned if he doesn't......

[TANGODANCER]

Speaking of Parky walking (personally, I hope he doesn't because money, or lack of it, has been his biggest challenge here and we still have none), it's to be hoped he doesn't take any players with him if he does. I reckon any loyalty at The Unibol is to him and not the club or owner.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Not to get too self aware about the nature of a football forum but it seems like all the people who think PP isn't very good are predicting things will improve if he goes, and all those who think he is good are predicting they'll get worse. Who knew?!

As someone who thinks he's good I hope we never find out but I'm looking forward to another chance to convince people who think he's bad that he's actually v good.

I was actually pointing out the added benefit that things would improve if Anderson went... but never mind...

It's not all about you, you know!

Says the man who thinks it's all about him... (not being too self aware and all that...)

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

The players and staff seem to have been paid. According to yesterday's Reading Chronicle, this removes one block to Parky's departure: he didn't want to jump ship when the crew were going hungry.

However, Royals appear to be casting about a bit. Iles thinks they're talking to one of them there forriners, while Wycombe's Gareth Ainsworth has made the sort of "I'm flattered but I have a job to do here" noises one expects in these instances.

[officer_dibble]

He won’t end up there - they are just putting stories out to try and destabilise us. Newsflash, we can do that to ourselves thanks!

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Mourinho’s available....

[Hoboh]

Mourinho’s available....

I think he needs the rest of the season off to regain his composure actually and decide if big club football is no longer for him, maybe a national manager, more time with the family and less pressure.

[Jugs]

Mourinho's ego won't allow him to disappear from the major leagues. He'll be back soon enough to prove he's still the best.

[Enoch]

Mourinho's ego won't allow him to disappear from the major leagues. He'll be back soon enough to prove he's still a c*nt.

I agree.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Mourinho's ego won't allow him to disappear from the major leagues. He'll be back soon enough to prove he's still a c*nt.

I agree.

If he rocked up at ours I don't care how much of a cnut he is, so long as he did it on Parkinson's wages I'd swap the fxckers instantly...

[officer_dibble]

He has reached the megson and freedman level of stubborn dickheadness now. Go!

[Jugs]

Yes he should be sacked.

Or he should just walk.

Either way, it's time to go.

[BWFC_Insane]

No. We started to show an ability to pick up home points. If we can somehow maintain that we'll stand a very small chance. However, if/when the player sales start this month we'll see what we are left with.

Parky is literally the only bloke capable of holding this together. Though I suspect deep down he'd love the sack.