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Post by rogue (MAN!) on Apr 8, 2007 22:25:12 GMT
He axed arguably the most popular player at the club..... everyone moaned, but the guy he brought in scored the winning penalty shot goal in the playoff final.
I think he's owed some major credit for this season. Big decisions, big heart, and it paid off even through all the crap hes taken on here.
Hat off to Mr Ellis... well done man. He did sign a team of winners after all... what i way to end the season.
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Post by matt44 on Apr 8, 2007 22:28:50 GMT
Was chatting to his parents in the bar before the game, They were really nice and gave some nice little insights.
He's taken some stick this season (some of it from me) but fair play to him. His gambles paid off and won us THE trophy.
Cant wait to see what kind of team he builds next season.
Congrats Mike
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Post by Glynn M on Apr 8, 2007 23:28:07 GMT
He axed arguably the most popular player at the club..... everyone moaned I didn't realise Mopes was that popular in Nottingham!  ;D |
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Post by smart6 on Apr 9, 2007 7:31:03 GMT
Hat off to Mr Ellis... well done man. He did sign a team of winners after all... what i way to end the season. Top bloke remained focussed to the end and delivered what the fans wanted and boy didn't we enjoy it. ;D ;D |
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Post by Kazreema on Apr 9, 2007 7:37:05 GMT
Was chatting to his parents in the bar before the game, They were really nice and gave some nice little insights. He's taken some stick this season (some of it from me) but fair play to him. His gambles paid off and won us THE trophy. Cant wait to see what kind of team he builds next season. Congrats Mike I'd like to see most of this year's players back - have no major criticisms of any of them. |
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Post by Rob #12 on Apr 9, 2007 7:43:12 GMT
Another congrats message for the guy.
A lot of people have got on his backs (I remember the Ellis out) posts. Well I hope you guys are man enough to admit when you are wrong, because you were.
All you need is positive thinking, all I had on this guy, and the rest will follow.
When you hear Mike say the things he says, all you hear is honesty.The guy is a top coach and will serve us well next season.
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Post by NickThePanther44 on Apr 9, 2007 8:27:30 GMT
i cant remember a coach that brought us a trophy in there first season, i can honestly say i wasnt one of the ones critising Ellis but il repeat what i have said in previous threads, its so great to now have a coach who genuinely cares about this club and delivering success to its fans, thank you Mike!!
Nick
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Post by Shorty on Apr 9, 2007 8:37:32 GMT
When he came up the stairs to the T&D last night he looked across to see it packed with Panthers fans singing their heads off and his smile couldnt have been any bigger.
Nice one mate. Pleased to see you back next year, and have a quiet word with some of the GB squad in Slovenia!
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Post by Mythosman on Apr 9, 2007 8:51:55 GMT
You have to give Ellie credit for the courage of his convictions. He recognised that we needed some more creative options in the squad for the run-in to the Championship Play-Offs, and basically put his Nottingham career on the line with his decision to gas Simoes to bring in Trevor. When the dust settles, he is totally vindicated and I take my hat off to the man! Whether I could sit through such a tense 10 days ever again is questionable, but there's no gain without pain!! ;D Credit too for Calle - his links with Stancok (please come back next season Robert!) helped uncover and sign the diamond that is Rasto - scouting at it's absolute best!!! 18 years I've waited for this day, and all the pain and disappointment was worth it. My daughters saw the last Championship win - my Grandson saw yesterday!!! Let's hope I'm not a Great-Grandad before we win it again!!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2007 9:39:34 GMT
I have known Ellie for about 7 years and knew when he came to us that we had signed gold.
He is a fantastic guy who's word is his bond. I knew we were in the best hands possible and would never doubt.
Can't wait for next seasonl, it will be awesome!
Thank you Ellie and the guys!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2007 10:03:31 GMT
Can't fault the guy, he's made some big decisions and they've paid off with a trophy.
Hope this is the 1st on a long line of trophies he'll win for us.
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Post by Mark on Apr 9, 2007 11:04:51 GMT
Honesty, straight talking and The Playoff Trophy. Cheers Mike Ellis.
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Post by newham on Apr 9, 2007 11:39:33 GMT
To be fair, i don't think anyone ever said 'Ellis Out'. It's now been a great season, we are the blooming champions for heavens sake! Bring the core of the side back next year and improve on some of the weaker players. Speaking to a Bracknell fan last night, said he's putting £10 on a Panthers grand-slam next season! High praise indeed.
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Post by charlish2099 on Apr 9, 2007 14:21:44 GMT
i had my doubts and to be honest thought he was not the best choice, but man he pulled through in a big way.
well done mike, sorry i doubted you and good luck for next season, any shodow of a doubt is well and trully banished.
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Post by corey77 on Apr 9, 2007 16:55:52 GMT
this was mikes first year as coach, he did a super job and axing steve simoes was a great decision and gallant in a few games got more points than simoes did in about 30 games. one mistake was not getting rid of lindsay for a while but rasto was a superb replacemnet to give the team that forward impetous to win the playoffs YEEEEEES!!!!!!!!
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Post by grumpyminer on Apr 9, 2007 18:21:48 GMT
this was mikes first year as coach, he did a super job and axing steve simoes was a great decision and gallant in a few games got more points than simoes did in about 30 games. one mistake was not getting rid of lindsay for a while but rasto was a superb replacemnet to give the team that forward impetous to win the playoffs YEEEEEES!!!!!!!! As Mike quite rightly said, when Lindsay's form had dipped there were other netties available. These had been cut by teams because they were showing poor form. What would have been the point in cutting Evan earlier to bring in another out-of-sorts goalie. He waited....Rasto arrived...and the rest is history!! |
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Post by currymonster666 on Apr 9, 2007 21:28:57 GMT
I think that Ellis only made one mistake this year and that was sticking with linsday for so long
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Post by ggggranville on Apr 9, 2007 21:44:31 GMT
Mike Ellis We salute you !!!
And not forgetting a certain Neil Black - Well done the both of you. May your partnership bloom and be longlasting and fruitful
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Post by NickThePanther44 on Apr 10, 2007 8:25:20 GMT
well said ggggranville
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Post by Frodo on Apr 11, 2007 0:35:34 GMT
To be fair, i don't think anyone ever said 'Ellis Out'. It's now been a great season, we are the blooming champions for heavens sake! Bring the core of the side back next year and improve on some of the weaker players. Speaking to a Bracknell fan last night, said he's putting £10 on a Panthers grand-slam next season! High praise indeed. The only reason that guy was at the PO was because of Ellis. He said he has that much respect for ellis and what he did at bracknell he had to come. i dont know about a grand slam as with all respect to the other league this is tougher, but as i believe and have said all along ellis can has the potential to create something amazing here. Whether can furfill this potential or has the time to is a different issue. |
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