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Yes, I agree. My real stinging criticism of Des only really gathered pace in that 4 or 5 game period when we played, I think, Rovers, Reading, Northampton, Orient etc, culminating in Bolton a few weeks later. It was the lowest point of the season and we were playing woefully and throwing away...

I can assure you, at no point next season will I be calling for Des’s head. In 12 or so games he’s proved himself a very adept and capable operator, out thinking far more experienced EFL managers. He’s proven what he’s capable of - I don’t think any of his detractors were asking for promotion...

Correct. Changing your mind isn’t a criminal offence. What’s a mind for if it can’t be changed?

That’s good to hear. You’d think Henry is the right mould to have a good coaching/managerial career.

Yes, definitely, I was just interested to hear what people thought. We know he won’t do a Manning but I guess there’s a tipping point for every manager and player.

I was really impressed with Johnson in that cup game against Palace, expected him to kick on and make an immediate impact. Glad to hear he’s still knocking around though, looked a good player.

I can’t believe Plymouth would take a chance on Rooney, I’d be really concerned if we were making ill thought managerial appointments like that. On another note, I wonder at what stage we should become a touch concerned about Des’s stock if we make a decent start in the Championship? The sacking...

There’s bound to be at least one player who will surprise us in the championship from our current squad. It’s weird how occasionally some players flourish a league higher. My money would be on McGuane (if he stays) as being the player who will maybe look more comfortable in the championship than...

Remember going to the old Ninian Park ground once, I’m sure we lost 4 or 5 nil, Bob Hatton destroyed us that day.

Not a lot in it but, yes, I'd choose Ruffels.

Such a great feeling that we wont be involved in that promotion battle from L1. Obviously our focus will be on The Championship (love those two words!!!!) but I will be keeping an eye on L1 to see how that unfolds too - next season looks fascinating everywhere!

Marvin Johnson for me. That spell he had at left back/wing back he was superb. Johnson McDonald Ruffles.

Yes, I think people are just assuming we can wave goodbye to anyone we don't want and off they'll go. None of them are going to move upwards, based on their ability, and I guess they wont be too keen on a drop down and on a fraction of the money.

Smyth, over all, hasn't really got going with us but how crucial was that winner at Charlton when you look at how the league finished - a huge moment in our season.

Brilliant player at this level and always seemed a really top professional. We'd certainly have had at least a season back in L2 if not for him. Really pleased for him that we got the promotion while he was still here. Thanks for the memories and best of luck.

Had the same goal scoring coach as Josh McEachran and Jake Wright by the looks of it!

As you say even 75% of the games still makes a season ticket worth it - financially it’s about the same and you get priority ticketing for cup/away games etc.

I agree there’s a lot of work to do but I think it’s fanciful thinking to just say we need to upgrade everywhere and demote or get rid of existing players with championship experience - anyone who thinks Elliott Moore or Chiron Brown are about to become the new Negru and Thorniley I think are...

I get that but he also had the likes of Mark Jones and Gary Barnett for long periods of his time in charge and I’m absolutely positive he could have upgraded on them. Instead he saw them as good pros, low maintenance and no fuss. If you start pulling a successful team/squad apart just to upgrade...

Someone up the thread was saying we should continually evolve, with Moore and Brown relegated to the roles of Thorniley and Negru next season. Moore has been as good as Brannagan in his respective position, so I’m just questioning whether we should look to upgrade on Cam too?