Independent Leyton Orient Forum

Still wrong wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:52 pm

Sid Bishop wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:16 pm

gshaw wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 3:09 pm Hmmmm, on one hand another amateur and the cosy setup continues. On the other hoping that it means definitely a temporary appointment as I doubt he'll want to let the media work go.

More of a natural leader than Embleton personality-wise so that's at least one promising factor. Whether he'll stand up to Ling remains to be seen. Makes the Tuesday away stream worth watching just to see what playing style changes he implements.

Will be interesting as to how this works out and also different what system Jobi will employ.
Wonder if Jobi will play, put himself on the bench, or even in the stands, interesting times and dare I say it, if a run of good form follows, still not too late to get into the play offs.

I don’t think there is a cat in hells chance of the playoffs Sid.
We will be looking at about 11 wins from 16 games, blimey its not realistic.
Although Comical Tuffers will argue that it is just for a bite.

BoniO wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:37 pm

BiggsyMalone wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:56 pm

Thor wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:21 pm People need to go wobble their heads. Twitter is in meltdown over this appointment. I'd love to have 25% of his career and experiences which would stand me in good stead to be in with a chance of being successfull in this role. Who did they expect Pep? Kopp?

The man has all the attributes to be a success in the role. At least give him the chance to succeed or fail by the decisions he makes.

I'm behind him 100% and I think he will surprise quite a few people on here, on twitter and elsewhere about his capabilities.

No one expects Klopp or Pep, they just expect to not be lied to when they say they have a long list of people they’d consider for the job but go with a man who has been part of multiple coaching set ups that have failed at this club.

This appointment is all down to saving money and it being a no lose situation.

I hope Jobi does well but I want the club to stop treating the fans like idiots.

Don't you think you're being just a little bit precious mate? Would you like them to consult you before their every decision?

Monkey Boy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:35 pm Are we missing the point? Ling has already negotiated with players and has drawn up a list a list for next season. Would you as a new manager be happy about that? Wouldn’t you want to bring in your own players. His successful transfer rate must be 50% at best. Simply not good enough for a club this size. Most players are out of contract this season and it would be an ideal time to bring in a proven manager at very little cost.

Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:29 pm Mixed emotion from me.

Love Jobi and everything he’s done on the pitch. I also love the journey. Who’d have thought he’d get here after the awful abuse he got in his first spell at the club? Think that shows what he’s about, would have been easy to never come back but had a point to prove. Would absolutely love him succeed.

On the other hand, if I’m against Ross, then in principle I should probably be against Jobi. The truth is that I don’t really GET it. Someone even more inexperienced than Ross. He definitely has more about him but is he what we need, right now?

Let’s face it, he can’t do much worse than the last ten games so will no doubt finish the season in a positive way. At least he has the respect of all Orient fans and I’d imagine all of the players, something I’m not sure Ross could boast.

Time will tell. I would have liked a proper experienced manager who makes us all excited and who could guide us to promotion but I’m interested to see how Jobi approaches this and what changes.

Thor wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:56 pm I’m hoping he takes the same approach to ling as Justin did. If he does that he will maximise his chances of being a success.

Ronnie Hotdogs wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:11 pm The fact it’s been announced as interim MANAGER tells you everything.

Ronnie Hotdogs wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:05 pm

Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:29 pm Mixed emotion from me.

Love Jobi and everything he’s done on the pitch. I also love the journey. Who’d have thought he’d get here after the awful abuse he got in his first spell at the club? Think that shows what he’s about, would have been easy to never come back but had a point to prove. Would absolutely love him succeed.

On the other hand, if I’m against Ross, then in principle I should probably be against Jobi. The truth is that I don’t really GET it. Someone even more inexperienced than Ross. He definitely has more about him but is he what we need, right now?

Let’s face it, he can’t do much worse than the last ten games so will no doubt finish the season in a positive way. At least he has the respect of all Orient fans and I’d imagine all of the players, something I’m not sure Ross could boast.

Time will tell. I would have liked a proper experienced manager who makes us all excited and who could guide us to promotion but I’m interested to see how Jobi approaches this and what changes.

This management lark really ain’t complicated. The best managers we’ve had in the last few years - Russell and Justin - weren’t geniuses. Of course they know the game but neither went overboard on the tactical side. They were just big, likeable characters that could communicate. The players understood what they had to do and wanted to do it for their boss.

Jobi has all of that.

Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:29 pm Mixed emotion from me.

Love Jobi and everything he’s done on the pitch. I also love the journey. Who’d have thought he’d get here after the awful abuse he got in his first spell at the club? Think that shows what he’s about, would have been easy to never come back but had a point to prove. Would absolutely love him succeed.

On the other hand, if I’m against Ross, then in principle I should probably be against Jobi. The truth is that I don’t really GET it. Someone even more inexperienced than Ross. He definitely has more about him but is he what we need, right now?

Let’s face it, he can’t do much worse than the last ten games so will no doubt finish the season in a positive way. At least he has the respect of all Orient fans and I’d imagine all of the players, something I’m not sure Ross could boast.

Time will tell. I would have liked a proper experienced manager who makes us all excited and who could guide us to promotion but I’m interested to see how Jobi approaches this and what changes.

OyinbO wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:43 pm

Apple Wumble wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:29 pm Mixed emotion from me.

Love Jobi and everything he’s done on the pitch. I also love the journey. Who’d have thought he’d get here after the awful abuse he got in his first spell at the club? Think that shows what he’s about, would have been easy to never come back but had a point to prove. Would absolutely love him succeed.

On the other hand, if I’m against Ross, then in principle I should probably be against Jobi. The truth is that I don’t really GET it. Someone even more inexperienced than Ross. He definitely has more about him but is he what we need, right now?

Let’s face it, he can’t do much worse than the last ten games so will no doubt finish the season in a positive way. At least he has the respect of all Orient fans and I’d imagine all of the players, something I’m not sure Ross could boast.

Time will tell. I would have liked a proper experienced manager who makes us all excited and who could guide us to promotion but I’m interested to see how Jobi approaches this and what changes.

His journey is just beginning dude. Those that are whining we haven’t gone for someone with more experience may one day come to reflect that we wouldn’t have been able to get Jobi as a successful 45yo manager with promotions etc already under his belt.

Thor wrote: ↑Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:56 pm I’m hoping he takes the same approach to ling as Justin did. If he does that he will maximise his chances of being a success.