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I don’t think I’ve ever see our fanbase and in particular the Gasroom so divided before!

Some Luton fans on their forum already moaning that he's got a three year contract.

'We'll give you a year mate, see how it goes...'

So Matt wanted to stay here, but had numerous interviews and left the first one offered. The owners wanted him to go, but expressed their disappointment that he's gone.

The thing is, no one, not even the ITK's ! Know 100% everything that has gone on, so everyone is just clutching at straws whichever way they want the story to go.

Unfortunately I have (probably like many others) in life found out during very personal/family situations , that there is always two sides to the story.

I like the Couhigs. They could be bombastic (and I very much agree with @Erroll_Sims about the ruthless business streak), but you get the idea you could have a pint with them and an honest conversation about the club (as I am sure some of you did).

RC boasted when he took over that he would respond to any email within a day. I tested him on it, and got a response in two hours. I am not sure if he kept that up, but fans of most clubs would be blown away by that level of communication.

There were things to criticize - I did not like the jibes at 'idiot fans' for example - but even with that, you get the feeling it was coming from a very human place. They were around the club all the time, and behaved like absolute fanboys.

I will always think the best ever owner possible was the Trust, but the Couhigs were absolutely what we needed, when we needed it.

TBF I didn't dislike them, I however recognised the ruthless business streak below the veneer of southern charm.

I thought overall Pete was a decent chap who became highly enthusiastic about us over the course of the enforced covid/visa sojourn in leafy Bucks and seemed to genuinely enjoy his time here.

Good luck squire. https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/pages/en/media-article/mu21-academy-jason-mccarthy-january-2025

Sounds like a very good move for him.

All the best Jason.

All I know is, no matter what has happened I’ll be at Mansfield cheering the 11 players that come out. To me that is what being a supporter is about and what our team need. What goes on behind the scenes is not my concern and nothing I can influence.

I was one of those herberts questioning Matt’s management when he had that slow start and he proved me wrong.

I am reading some pretty harsh comments about Dan Rice and it does seem that there was a difference of opinion between him and Matt but I’m reserving comment I try not to look a bell end after all the facts come out more than once a managerial cycle .

So I wish nothing but the best for Matt he’s earned my respect for the years of service to the club.

So my guess is we’re going to get a foreign coach not manager and it’s going to be quick.

yes I know about twenty people have probably said that but I’ve got plenty of other shit to scroll through .