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Tuesday, February 07 2012

Gillingham boss Mark Stimson admits his job is on the line

Mark Stimson says he knows his job is on the line but says he has his “fingers crossed” that he will remain in charge of the Gills.

Boos rang around KRBS Priestfield as the Gills’ winless run extended to nine games with Tuesday night’s abject 1-0 defeat to fellow strugglers Tranmere.

The Gills have not now scored in front of their home fans in almost seven hours of football since the three-goal first-half blitz against Stockport on December 19.

Stimson said he understood the fans’ frustration in losing to a side who previously had just one away win to their name this season and had only scored seven goals on the road.

He said: “I can totally understand the reaction of the fans. I thought they were brilliant, they tried to have a go. At the end, we’ve lost at home to Tranmere who are below us.

“They are frustrated and I accept that, they are frustrated like myself. That was their way of showing their frustration.”

Stimson, who said he expected to speak to chairman Paul Scally soon, admitted: “Yes I think my job’s on the line.

“I’m realistic. It’s a results business. There are not many managers this season that have gone into the bottom four and survived.

“Whatever happens will happen. I spoke to the chairman on Saturday and Sunday. I’m sure I’ll speak to him and fingers crossed I’m still in charge.”

Wednesday, February 10 2010

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  • Chrissie beach wrote:

    BE PROUD

    i think that stimson should stay i think he has the pretentionly to be a great manager but people are just putting him down and the players why can everyone just get behind the team and show them the we are proud to be gillingham surpports and belive in them...UP THE GILLS.....

    11 Feb 2010 9:36 PM

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  • Steve Greenaway wrote:

    Vacancies

    Manager required, Maidstone UTD, Rymans league.
    Sounds like a job for Stimson.

    11 Feb 2010 2:50 PM

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  • Roger Mellie wrote:

    Tactics

    Please explain the bizarre tactics against Tranmere. 1 forward who is one of our smallest players. More not to lose than try to win I would suggest. That is a tactic that never works, unless you are Italian. Stop keep chnaging personel. 4+ changes a game also doesn't work. Don't play more than 1 youngster in a struggling team, it will ruin them. Have a plan B when plan A doesn't work. And pick a formation and tactics that fit the players we have, and only change it when forced. ie through injury or suspension or continual poor form. Pick your best team, and stick to it. Stop publicly critisicing the players. Do it behind closed doors by all means. I could go on................

    11 Feb 2010 11:22 AM

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  • luigi1931 wrote:

    Stimson time to Go !

    So Stimson thinks he understands why the fans are showing their frustration.”Well he has not done much about it,as you can see by our shocking performances ! Come on STIMSON you know you to lost the players respect on and off the field,your tactical and Management skills etc are well truly below par.So do all the FANS a Favour and GO NOW ! WHILE WE STILL MIGHT HAVE CHANCE TO SURVIVE DIV 1.

    11 Feb 2010 7:26 AM

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  • dick wroe wrote:

    job on the line

    That's all right then Mr stimpson- you hang onto your job- don't worry about the supporters (who you claim not to be amongst) seeing their team demoted- so long as you're all right jack - pull the ladder up!

    10 Feb 2010 4:44 PM

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  • Tony Woodrow wrote:

    Stimson

    Not surprised Stimson is worried about his job - not won for 8 games, playing at home and only starting with ONE forward against one of the few teams below us in the league was stupid and doomed to failure. No wonder the players are confused and fed up with the continual character assassination and criticism of them by the person who deserves the real criticism. Come on Stimson get real and leave. I could recommend a good man management course for you.

    10 Feb 2010 11:18 AM

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  • shaun robins wrote:

    Times up!

    Another defeat,and now we are in the mire.Its no good keeping your fingers crossed,you have to be sacked stimson.This game is all about results.You buy the players and you pick the team.
    When the fans turn against you,you know your times up.Scally has got to do the right thing,and get rid of stimson,he is not good enough for this division.Get someone in with experience who can get this side out of trouble before it is too late.

    10 Feb 2010 11:11 AM

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  • johnpsmith wrote:

    resign!!!!!!!!!!!

    fingers crossed you're not

    10 Feb 2010 9:45 AM

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