The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

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The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by ClaretTony » Sat Jul 31, 2021 12:57 pm

They've just issued the following statement:


"MK Dons can confirm that an official approach has been made by Swansea City to speak to Russell Martin regarding their vacant managerial position.

"To our extreme disappointment, this was received less than 24 hours prior to our first competitive fixture of the season. To minimise disruption to our players and our match preparation, it was decided that this would be discussed after today’s game.

"It was not our attention to release a statement until after discussions had taken place but given the intense media speculation, we felt it necessary to confirm the situation to both our players this morning and to our supporters before the game.

"The club will make no further comment at this time while we focus on this afternoon’s fixture."

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Stevie2112 » Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:01 pm

"It was not our attention"
What does this mean?

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by ClaretTony » Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:03 pm

Stevie2112 wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:01 pm
"It was not our attention"
What does this mean?
Good spot

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by DCWat » Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:19 pm

They’ll struggle with only two players!
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by bobinho » Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:22 pm

‘Intention’ probably.

And anything that upsets franchise fc is ok by me.
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by bfcjg » Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:59 pm

The bare faced cheek of franchise criticising how another club conduct their business is breath taking, repulsive club and a still a shameful episode in English football.
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Chobulous » Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:42 pm

Get over it
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Targetman » Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:56 pm

Chobulous wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:42 pm
Get over it

:lol:

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by tiger76 » Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:39 pm

They'll be even less happy now, 1-0 down at Bournemouth, Brooks has just netted.

A strong starting line-up for the Cherries, Stanislas on the bench.

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by KRBFC » Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:44 pm

Do they not have to allow Swansea to hold talks with Martin? I always thought the compensation package was agreed first.

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by ClaretTony » Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:50 pm

They've more to worry about now. They are about to become the first club knocked out of this season's League Cup. Into stoppage time at Bournemouth and they are 5-0 down.
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Bosscat » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:06 pm

ClaretTony wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 4:50 pm
They've more to worry about now. They are about to become the first club knocked out of this season's League Cup. Into stoppage time at Bournemouth and they are 5-0 down.
Oh dear
How sad
Never mind 😁

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Devils_Advocate » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:08 pm

No shame in getting knocked out of the cup by Bournemouth
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by ksrclaret » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:09 pm

From what I've heard about MK Dons under Russell Martin, you can certainly see why Swansea are attracted to him. He fits their idea of how their team should play.

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Peter Loo » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:10 pm

Well anything that makes that lot unhappy has reverse effect on me :D

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Buxtonclaret » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:25 pm

Bugger the Franchise lot.
I'm not happy.
My Scottish side just blew a 4-0 lead at home with less than 30 mins to go.
Raith. :(

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by tim_noone » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:50 pm

Chobulous wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:42 pm
Get over it
My thoughts exactly... Overspill area of Greater London. Youngsters there have a Football team to Support...not healthy having grudges especially if it doesn't affect you... as for the perceived Love in.... they were I recall a team of Thugs that no one Liked anyway.
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by tim_noone » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:53 pm

tim_noone wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:50 pm
My thoughts exactly... Overspill area of Greater London. Youngsters there have a Football team to Support...not healthy having grudges especially if it doesn't affect you... as for the perceived Love in.... they were I recall a team of Thugs that no one Liked anyway.
Wimbledon that is.... :D

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Devils_Advocate » Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:58 pm

tim_noone wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:53 pm
Wimbledon that is.... :D
Old school fans have had a great journey with AFC Wimbledon so in the end it worked out for the best and everyones happy (apart from a few posters on a Burnley messageboard)
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Local cricketer » Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:06 pm

Imagine still be triggered by something that happened 20 years ago
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Chobulous » Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:29 pm

Local cricketer wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:06 pm
Imagine still be triggered by something that happened 20 years ago
The truth is the idea didn’t catch on. Nobody else did it. It was a failed experiment. No-one but a few diehards care, so as I said. Get over it

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by maccclaret » Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:59 pm

Chobulous wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:29 pm
The truth is the idea didn’t catch on. Nobody else did it. It was a failed experiment. No-one but a few diehards care, so as I said. Get over it
Look forward to seeing you both watching Stafford Clarets in 20 years time.

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by tiger76 » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:05 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 5:25 pm
Bugger the Franchise lot.
I'm not happy.
My Scottish side just blew a 4-0 lead at home with less than 30 mins to go.
Raith. :(
Yes what on earth happened in Kirkcaldy today, that game should have been dead and buried, and then John McGlynn decided to rest a couple of players, and the whole complexion of the match changed. I've seen some bizarre turnarounds in my time, but you shouldn't be blowing a 4 -0 lead at home with 20 minutes to go, even to a newly relegated side.

My Scottish team, Partick Thistle edged a 5 goal thriller with QOS today, and at some stage later in the season, me and my old man are hoping to finally set foot inside Firhill again all being well.

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Local cricketer » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:05 pm

maccclaret wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 7:59 pm
Look forward to seeing you both watching Stafford Clarets in 20 years time.
If that happens then il go and watch Preston. It’s no biggie

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Chobulous » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:07 pm

You both? How did you know about the voice in my head.
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by Aclaret » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:15 pm

tiger76 wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:05 pm
Yes what on earth happened in Kirkcaldy today, that game should have been dead and buried, and then John McGlynn decided to rest a couple of players, and the whole complexion of the match changed. I've seen some bizarre turnarounds in my time, but you shouldn't be blowing a 4 -0 lead at home with 20 minutes to go, even to a newly relegated side.

My Scottish team, Partick Thistle edged a 5 goal thriller with QOS today, and at some stage later in the season, me and my old man are hoping to finally set foot inside Firhill again all being well.
Brechin City always been my Scottish team, don't ask me why, fallen on bad times at the moment.....Highland League I believe ! But we'll be back 😉

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by tiger76 » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:19 pm

Aclaret wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:15 pm
Brechin City always been my Scottish team, don't ask me why, fallen on bad times at the moment.....Highland League I believe ! But we'll be back 😉
Won 4-0 today which is a good start to life in the Highland league, but it will be tough as many of the sides at these levels have been attracting increasing investment in recent years.
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by maccclaret » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:27 pm

Chobulous wrote:
Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:07 pm
You both? How did you know about the voice in my head.
Apols for misreading your head voice.

Look forward to seeing you watching AFC Burnley in 20 years.

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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by tim_noone » Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:52 pm

If I was a kid....born in MK in the past 20years even 30 years I'm sure I'd Be Supporting my Local Team....
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Re: The franchise at Milton Keynes aren't happy

Post by cricketfieldclarets » Tue Aug 03, 2021 7:00 pm

I’m sure they’re happy enough. Great stadium. In a good spot. With huge potential. In a fantastic city.

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