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Diary - Monday 23 November 2009

23 November 2009

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Well the quid a time or whatever text messages confirming the appointment of Mr Woods have started to appear folks. As to whether Mr Fenty has made the right appointment I defy anyone to be able to express a correct or objective view. Certainly the anti-Slade camp have been vociferous. And, nice chap and loyal former servant that he is, Macca surely needs experience. As for the other collection of applicants - well rag, tag and fucking angry bobtail best describes them.

When Newell came there was universal approval. And when he left there was growing relief as his behaviour became increasingly erratic. Woods is a different kettle of fish entirely. There will be approving nods and talk of bravery. There will be others pointing to a lack of experience and a lack of wins in his caretaker spell. And those who will cynically talk about taking the cheap option. Me - well I'd have to ask the shoeshine man. But in the meantime here's wishing Neil Woods and GTFC all the luck in the world - and by god we need it. See yer.