Its absolutely laughable if its true that Frank's brief was promotion in his 1st season.  Who in their right mind would think its likely that Frank could achieve that.  Or any rookie manager.

It even took the great Hayden Bird 3 seasons to get Merstham up.  And the even greater Billy Smith took 2 seasons to get promoted - and he took over a decent team.

Thank`s Craig for taking the time to put your thought`s on to this forum, I believe you when you say it is not stated through bitterness, you are too honest a man for that.
Unfortunately we have a chairman who, possibly with the help of some comittee members but I can not be sure, who feels qualified to select a manager to run this once proud club, well we all know where his qualifications have led us, to the mess we find ourselves in now.
If we as supporters could see that appointing Frank as manager was a serious mistake, why the hell didn`t he, we know, by his own admission, he is not a football man, so why feel qualified to make a big decision such as appointing a manager, at the end of the day the real loser`s are the supporter`s, who turn up week in week out, not just to see the team win, but to play with spirit and a purpose, instead we see exactly the opposite.
I wonder if Mr. Adkins now sit`s upstairs and realises his serious mistake`s since Billy & George were allowed to go, because that is when the demise started, until your appointment when the rot was stopped.
We know you made mistakes but this was your first appointment, and like any apprentice, because that is what you were, you would have learned from them and along with the players you, would improve.
Your second season, which of course you were denied, should have seen us fighting at least for a playoff spot, and I believe we would have, but thank`s to some very disgracefull happenings behind the scene`s, we were landed with a person with even less qualifications and experience than yourself, now if anybody can explain to me how that made sense I would like to hear it.
I would just like to finish by saying, thank you for what you gave us in your spell at the club, and to Mr. Adkins, just this, PLEASE! admit you have made some serious mistake`s regarding appointing manager`s, their is no shame in admitting you were wrong, in fact it can take a lot of courage, and then speak to people with a greater knowledge than youself before another encumbent is appointed

Another interesting story after speaking to Alex Kozakis this evening. He was dropped for the game last night because he made too many mistakes on Saturday and The other lad deserved a chance in goal. He was available last night despite some being told he was unavailable by management. One of the standout performers at the end of last season. If only he was found sooner.

I didn't have a chance at the end of last season to say a lot whether it be to individuals or via the forum. I hope I haven't interfered too much but what I want is for fans to know the real story behind me leaving and the current situation.

It's strange going back and reading comments from everyone posted over the last few weeks and even back to the end of last season. A big thank you to all of the support on here at the end of last season.

Couple of questions:

Now Dave M knows the story and what was said does he think any differently than he did at the end of last season?
Does Ev the Dog still have his glass half full?
Andy Mc, do you watch the same games as everyone else?

And to all those fans who wanted us to 'get it forward' quickly. I hope you have realised this season how good it was at times last season.

Just to jog some good memories to finish.
Bishops Stortford Home and Away.
Hastings Away.
Playoffs in November
LSC Winners (88min game)

Must make sure to get that added to the honours board at the club, LSC Finalists 2014/15.

Up the Terrors!!!!

Tanns

Tanns wrote:

Now Dave M knows the story and what was said does he think any differently than he did at the end of last season?
Does Ev the Dog still have his glass half full?
Andy Mc, do you watch the same games as everyone else?

I never liked the short corner routines........is he going to start picking on me now ?

Seriously though, thanks for taking the time to enlighten us a little bit on what goes on behind the scenes Craig, very much appreciated.
 

firstly thanks for your very honest post giving us fans somewhat of an insight into what went on behind the scenes leading up to your in my opinion the disgraceful way you wre treated by the club,and especially the owner.we.most of us understand that as a manager you were a rookie learning your trade but at least because of time that you had in the non-league game you clearly knew players,and could get them to sign for us the football wasnt perfect but it was by ,and large entertaining,thanks for that craig,
what have we got now? a manager that is clueless,doesant know any decent players,and the players he has got dont really want to play for him.
so come on mr.adkins do the right thing,and admit you have made a huge mistake with your appointment or dont you care.remember you may own everything but most of the grant you got came on the back of the name of tooting&mitcham fc,and a lot of the fans are feeling pretty pissed off with the way you have handled things.the buck stops with you.

You say that Al but Mr Adkins was honest enough to inform me on Tuesday that he was prepared to quadruple the playing budget provided I didn't breathe a word to anyone.

What ?

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I have supported the club from near and far (now working and living in tithe Middle East) for getting on for 60 years. I love Tooting & Mitcham. Always have. I loved Tanns as a player and was delighted at his appointment as manager.
What has happened since is unbelievable. It's just an utter utter utter utter utter utter utter shambles. Reading Craig's post confirms this. What eejit in their right mind would appoint someone with zilch knowledge and experience of this level of football?
Endo said the other day that this is the lowest the club has been in its history. That's true. It is so, so sad to watch it's demise. It must be worse for you guys watching it played out week in week out. I just read about it here and get mega-dejected.
Something's got to happen soon as everyone is saying.
Please remember in passing that the great Billy Smith was appointed manager on the advice of some committee members, so be fair when talking about them.
For me its Adkins. Too pig headed to admit mistakes; too arrogant to have an experienced guy telling him what's to be done. Trouble is we're stuck with him.
Thanks for the post Tanns good man. And good luck.

Could not agree with you more, this forum is meant for fans to express their opinions on all things football, not to pursue personal vendettas, some of the postings, the views expressed are downright distastefull and should be kept to themselves.

God help us I have sent you a pm