I'm sure if the two teams play each other Gareth will get the utmost respect. Won't stop some healthy heckling during the game though. You know what you're getting into when you face a former club.
Well, me bleating on yesterday that he had more class to walk away after only a few months was wrong... still don't think it's a very good look. But hey, it is Colchester so who cares !
Gareth had only held an interim manager role and we gave him the job. Blooms is more experienced in management / coaching than Gaz was when we appointed him. Also Blooms knows the club better than anyone.
It's not ideal, but I suppose in a world where managers are fired at the drop of a hat, it cuts both ways. There is strong context to a club you spent your whole career (basically at) offering you a job a division higher.
Him going to Col Utd was seen pretty much as bettering himself and you have to take the opportunity etc.
So the chance to move to a higher league club, let alone one you were a hero at and know everything about the place is utterly beyond any reasonable decision.
Probably another 10 or so knock on effects down the chain. Maybe when Wycombe combination league 3 team lose their manager to wyc combination league 2 outfit.
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Did a L2 Colchester fan just say we are forever in their shadow?
Yeah, I agree. I think we can safely say he won't pull a Lampard at Chelsea, at least. It does feel too soon, but is there ever a perfect time?
I'm sure if the two teams play each other Gareth will get the utmost respect. Won't stop some healthy heckling during the game though. You know what you're getting into when you face a former club.
Well, me bleating on yesterday that he had more class to walk away after only a few months was wrong... still don't think it's a very good look. But hey, it is Colchester so who cares !
Gareth had only held an interim manager role and we gave him the job. Blooms is more experienced in management / coaching than Gaz was when we appointed him. Also Blooms knows the club better than anyone.
It's not ideal, but I suppose in a world where managers are fired at the drop of a hat, it cuts both ways. There is strong context to a club you spent your whole career (basically at) offering you a job a division higher.
Very good point
Maybe a new generation will finally 'get' the Col U rivalry now. Should I wear a hard hat if we play them?
He's shown aptitude with his time at Col Utd so it feels much less of an unknown than it would have done taking over directly at least.
Him going to Col Utd was seen pretty much as bettering himself and you have to take the opportunity etc.
So the chance to move to a higher league club, let alone one you were a hero at and know everything about the place is utterly beyond any reasonable decision.
Betsy to assist Bloomfield with MON in a consulting role until the end of the season? 😍
news has even reached as far as the Essex apes, apparently
https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/23336939.colchester-united-boss-matt-bloomfield-linked-wycombe-wanderers/
I think we will see a few sales/loans between us and QPR. Could be beneficial for all concerned.
Maybe Alfie or Darius could replace Blooms. If Col U are desperate to remain relevant maybe it could be as a feeder club.
This all seems very surreal, obviously nobody can keep their trap shut for 5 mins.
Did not realize Blooms has already been in charge for 27 matches at Col U. Time flies!
some enjoyable raging going on here:
https://colchesterunited.footballlatest.co.uk/twitter/
They've got the snake emojis out, yessssss
When does this end?
When Critchley rocks up at Col U
the Cowleys are tailor-made for Col U
Angry Essex men together
Still nothing official? Am i having a fever dream?
Eric nails it once again...
Amazing gas room action over the last few days. THE place to be!!!!
What's Blooms' stats at Col U @ReturnToSenda ?
Probably another 10 or so knock on effects down the chain. Maybe when Wycombe combination league 3 team lose their manager to wyc combination league 2 outfit.
well this is probably bollocks but would be hilarious if true from a "pinching your manager from a rival" kind of perspective:
https://twitter.com/TwitColUs/status/1628054852054970369
Will someone official just announce something??!!!!!!
My eyes are tired from screens, my thumb is sore from repetitive scrolling this page and others for news.... I'm fried!!
We do like a 1600 announcement from memory. Only 18 minutes to go...
Col U didn't want Bloomfield a few months back - their fans were livid when they hired him. They don't get to be upset now.
Finally revenge for them smashing up our MacDonalds