These comments by Jones: Do you think....

I honestly don't think he's that media clever.

If I'm perfectly honest I watched that youtube video and I don't know that Dave Jones I saw. It's a different person.

If he did or didn't it worked, nearly every thread is about him rather than slagging off the players.
Intentially or not good move DJ

What because he had a 2 minute rant it means he isn't doing his job of preparing for the play/offs

Midfield general i have to say you are the most negative person ive ever come across on any messageboard, and im a member of many, have you anything positive to say on any subject? IMO you have a Personal problem with DJ and everything he does/doesnt do he is wrong......you constantly slag off the players/management, why do you bother supporting the club? Dont take this as some sort of personal attack as its not as i dont know you from adam, just a messageboard observation.

He was first asked about negative things being said about the team on Sky immediately after the game on Friday and his response was "What the local guys" which was a clever reply because the Sky interviewer was talking about the players being out on the lash.

Anyone who watched the game on Sky Friday evening would have been left in little doubt about what that organisation see as the weakness within the group. Even at kickoff the match commentator said the game between revitalised Reading and recovering Cardiff and I thought what the hell are we recovering from?

The more I think about this the more I believe this attack on Steve Tucker was a deliberate and considered move to get the national media i.e. Sky away from talking about the players on the lash. Sky couldn't give a toss about Tucker but after the interview even Warnock was talking about the local media in Cardiff giving DJ a hard time and what idiots they were.

IMO DJ is not media savvy but it will be interesting to see if Sky are still interested in the players on the lash story or the game. For me that will be the test and if it is the game then top marks to DJ because he will have changed the direction of the national reporting then maybe even I will have to accept he has a little bit more media savvy than I have ever given him credit for.

As for Tucker getting a lashing long overdue in my opinion.

its a pathetic attempt to do a Jose Morinho and deflect the press coverage onto him rather than his players before a big game..?

no he's not that clever

He was first asked about negative things being said about the team on Sky immediately after the game on Friday and his response was "What the local guys" which was a clever reply because the Sky interviewer was talking about the players being out on the lash.

the Sky interviewer referred to criticism. That could mean a lot of things... assuming it's the OnTheLashgate scandal is stretching it a bit, since the national media didn't make a massive thing out of it.

Anyone who watched the game on Sky Friday evening would have been left in little doubt about what that organisation see as the weakness within the group. Even at kickoff the match commentator said the game between revitalised Reading and recovering Cardiff and I thought what the hell are we recovering from?

Recovering from a poor loss against Boro, getting last minute equaliser against Burnly, having lost 3rd spot, having blown automatic spot. Take your pick.

The more I think about this the more I believe this attack on Steve Tucker was a deliberate and considered move to get the national media i.e. Sky away from talking about the players on the lash. Sky couldn't give a toss about Tucker but after the interview even Warnock was talking about the local media in Cardiff giving DJ a hard time and what idiots they were.

Or you may just be overthinking things; that DJ simply took an opportunity to get a cheap shot in at someone he dislikes.

Warnock of course will praise Jones - they are good mates.

IMO DJ is not media savvy but it will be interesting to see if Sky are still interested in the players on the lash story or the game. For me that will be the test and if it is the game then top marks to DJ because he will have changed the direction of the national reporting then maybe even I will have to accept he has a little bit more media savvy than I have ever given him credit for.

Sky's lack of interest in the story will prove absolutely nothing; footballers out on the piss is hardly a ground breaking exclusive. Players staying in sober on the other hand... they'd have run with it as a bigger story before now.

Indeed, arguably assuming Dj tried that as a strategy, then Sky would think, "Steve Tucker, who?" and start doing some research. Which is something DJ may not want to have happen.

And indeed, it would be an incredibly stupid approach by Jones anyway. Given the lengthy running argument, I'd be amazed if Tan and TG would be happy with the latest outburst of unprofessionalism by Jones. For someone whose job is dependent upon getting up... not a clever thing for him to do.

He was first asked about negative things being said about the team on Sky immediately after the game on Friday and his response was "What the local guys" which was a clever reply because the Sky interviewer was talking about the players being out on the lash.

the Sky interviewer referred to criticism. That could mean a lot of things... assuming it's the OnTheLashgate scandal is stretching it a bit, since the national media didn't make a massive thing out of it.

Anyone who watched the game on Sky Friday evening would have been left in little doubt about what that organisation see as the weakness within the group. Even at kickoff the match commentator said the game between revitalised Reading and recovering Cardiff and I thought what the hell are we recovering from?

Recovering from a poor loss against Boro, getting last minute equaliser against Burnly, having lost 3rd spot, having blown automatic spot. Take your pick.

The more I think about this the more I believe this attack on Steve Tucker was a deliberate and considered move to get the national media i.e. Sky away from talking about the players on the lash. Sky couldn't give a toss about Tucker but after the interview even Warnock was talking about the local media in Cardiff giving DJ a hard time and what idiots they were.

Or you may just be overthinking things; that DJ simply took an opportunity to get a cheap shot in at someone he dislikes.

Warnock of course will praise Jones - they are good mates.

IMO DJ is not media savvy but it will be interesting to see if Sky are still interested in the players on the lash story or the game. For me that will be the test and if it is the game then top marks to DJ because he will have changed the direction of the national reporting then maybe even I will have to accept he has a little bit more media savvy than I have ever given him credit for.

Sky's lack of interest in the story will prove absolutely nothing; footballers out on the piss is hardly a ground breaking exclusive. Players staying in sober on the other hand... they'd have run with it as a bigger story before now.

Indeed, arguably assuming Dj tried that as a strategy, then Sky would think, "Steve Tucker, who?" and start doing some research. Which is something DJ may not want to have happen.

And indeed, it would be an incredibly stupid approach by Jones anyway. Given the lengthy running argument, I'd be amazed if Tan and TG would be happy with the latest outburst of unprofessionalism by Jones. For someone whose job is dependent upon getting up... not a clever thing for him to do.

Nerd you're are absolutely right and I apologise for having the nerve to add any opinion that is contrary to yours, perhaps I can PM you in future to get clearance on any post prior to pressing the submit button.

Will that be OK with you

He was first asked about negative things being said about the team on Sky immediately after the game on Friday and his response was "What the local guys" which was a clever reply because the Sky interviewer was talking about the players being out on the lash.

the Sky interviewer referred to criticism. That could mean a lot of things... assuming it's the OnTheLashgate scandal is stretching it a bit, since the national media didn't make a massive thing out of it.

Anyone who watched the game on Sky Friday evening would have been left in little doubt about what that organisation see as the weakness within the group. Even at kickoff the match commentator said the game between revitalised Reading and recovering Cardiff and I thought what the hell are we recovering from?

Recovering from a poor loss against Boro, getting last minute equaliser against Burnly, having lost 3rd spot, having blown automatic spot. Take your pick.

The more I think about this the more I believe this attack on Steve Tucker was a deliberate and considered move to get the national media i.e. Sky away from talking about the players on the lash. Sky couldn't give a toss about Tucker but after the interview even Warnock was talking about the local media in Cardiff giving DJ a hard time and what idiots they were.

Or you may just be overthinking things; that DJ simply took an opportunity to get a cheap shot in at someone he dislikes.

Warnock of course will praise Jones - they are good mates.

IMO DJ is not media savvy but it will be interesting to see if Sky are still interested in the players on the lash story or the game. For me that will be the test and if it is the game then top marks to DJ because he will have changed the direction of the national reporting then maybe even I will have to accept he has a little bit more media savvy than I have ever given him credit for.

Sky's lack of interest in the story will prove absolutely nothing; footballers out on the piss is hardly a ground breaking exclusive. Players staying in sober on the other hand... they'd have run with it as a bigger story before now.

Indeed, arguably assuming Dj tried that as a strategy, then Sky would think, "Steve Tucker, who?" and start doing some research. Which is something DJ may not want to have happen.

And indeed, it would be an incredibly stupid approach by Jones anyway. Given the lengthy running argument, I'd be amazed if Tan and TG would be happy with the latest outburst of unprofessionalism by Jones. For someone whose job is dependent upon getting up... not a clever thing for him to do.

Nerd you're are absolutely right and I apologise for having the nerve to add any opinion that is contrary to yours, perhaps I can PM you in future to get clearance on any post prior to pressing the submit button.

Will that be OK with you

You do realise your sarcasm is completely pointless?

All I did was point out your theory - which could be valid - is predicated upon reading an intent into the Sky question which may or may not be present. It's highly doubtful there was intent there, and I gave you some reasons in my opinion why.

A good rule in life I've found is that the simple theory is almost certainly the most accurate. And evidence shows that the reality is Jones hates criticism, constructive or otherwise, because how dare anybody ever question him. When he gets pissed off by criticism, it simmers like an unlanced boil, so never wastes an opportunity to express his view...

You do realise your sarcasm is completely pointless?

All I did was point out your theory - which could be valid - is predicated upon reading an intent into the Sky question which may or may not be present. It's highly doubtful there was intent there, and I gave you some reasons in my opinion why.

A good rule in life I've found is that the simple theory is almost certainly the most accurate. And evidence shows that the reality is Jones hates criticism, constructive or otherwise, because how dare anybody ever question him. When he gets pissed off by criticism, it simmers like an unlanced boil, so never wastes an opportunity to express his view...

You're absolutely right sarcasm is completely pointless I apolgise for another completely pointless post.

You do realise your sarcasm is completely pointless?

All I did was point out your theory - which could be valid - is predicated upon reading an intent into the Sky question which may or may not be present. It's highly doubtful there was intent there, and I gave you some reasons in my opinion why.

A good rule in life I've found is that the simple theory is almost certainly the most accurate. And evidence shows that the reality is Jones hates criticism, constructive or otherwise, because how dare anybody ever question him. When he gets pissed off by criticism, it simmers like an unlanced boil, so never wastes an opportunity to express his view...

You're absolutely right sarcasm is completely pointless I apolgise for another completely pointless post.

I see what you did there - I like your style ( and that's not sarcasm )

You do realise your sarcasm is completely pointless?

All I did was point out your theory - which could be valid - is predicated upon reading an intent into the Sky question which may or may not be present. It's highly doubtful there was intent there, and I gave you some reasons in my opinion why.

A good rule in life I've found is that the simple theory is almost certainly the most accurate. And evidence shows that the reality is Jones hates criticism, constructive or otherwise, because how dare anybody ever question him. When he gets pissed off by criticism, it simmers like an unlanced boil, so never wastes an opportunity to express his view...

You're absolutely right sarcasm is completely pointless I apolgise for another completely pointless post.

I see what you did there - I like your style ( and that's not sarcasm )

Just a bit of fun and trying to get into the swing of things this morning is it me or are there loads of pointless arguments on here this morning or what.

Just a bit of fun and trying to get into the swing of things this morning is it me or are there loads of pointless arguments on here this morning or what.

Who are you to call arguments pointless?

:lol::lol::lol:

Just a bit of fun and trying to get into the swing of things this morning is it me or are there loads of pointless arguments on here this morning or what.

Who are you to call arguments pointless?

:lol::lol::lol:

Can I call them silly arguments then - is that PC.

Just a bit of fun and trying to get into the swing of things this morning is it me or are there loads of pointless arguments on here this morning or what.

Who are you to call arguments pointless?

:lol::lol::lol:

Can I call them silly arguments then - is that PC.

No.

Silly is having bananas stuck up your nose.

Try harder or have a shit journey home.

No.

Silly is having bananas stuck up your nose.

Try harder or have a shit journey home.

It hard to get home with a banana up your tailpipe or a least thats what I've been told.

No.

Silly is having bananas stuck up your nose.

Try harder or have a shit journey home.

It hard to get home with a banana up your tailpipe or a least thats what I've been told.

You're not a Jack at a Wales game are you?