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Questions for Leroy

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PLEASE only constructive, serious, polite and non-sarcastic questions.

And thanks again to Leroy for doing this at this time.

Interview is on Thursday, questions must be in by Midday Wednesday - thanks
 

Questions for Leroy

You came here preaching attractive passing football as the game should be played. It doesn't appear to be working. What's Plan B? Do you have one?
 

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You have overseen 15 games running without a victory. How can you convince the Bees fans that you are the man to get us out of that slump, with no sign of improvements in games?
 

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Where did it all go wrong?
 

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How do you cope with the un-enviable stress of football management ?

Is there anything you can point to, that you have seen this season, that will give doubting fans hope for the coming months ?
 

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How does Skulason justify his wage ?
 

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If the board continues to back you but results don't improve, would you ever consider resigning?
 

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A distressing lack of motivation seems to pervade the squad, what do you believe is the cause of this and how do you attempt to resolve the problem?
 

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Would you not agree that Jo Kuffour is far more productive as an outright forward rather than as a midfielder?
 

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Is it not about time to ditch gutless players like Brooker and bring in some experience battlers?
 

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Your signings have been a bit of a mixed bunch. How much time do you spend "on the road" scouting?
 

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At the fans forum you promised to give us updates on a Monday and a Friday on the BFC website, regarding the team etc. Unfortunately this is not happening, why?

Can you see we have a problem in the midfield area? Surely this is the area which needs looking at before you bring in any more forwards.
 

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Would you agree that a simple definition of any management role is to achieve objectives through the people who work for you, in this case play for you. What were your realistic objectives when you joined the Club? Having defined the success of your objective is through your people (the team) are they good enough and what management actions do you propose to implement to get the results we all want to see.
 

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If we do not win at least one of the next three league games would you still expect to be Manager?
 

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1) Do you still think you will be the first black manager of the England football team?

2) Why are you still here?

3) Do you need a taxi?
 

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Why with all your contacts at London premiership clubs are you seemingly unable to attract quality loanees?
 

Questions for Leroy

Why are you not picking Chris Moore as our first choice striker?

What makes you think strikers not selected/released by clubs in League 2 such as Folawiyo Onibuje and Clive Wijnhard will be good enough for us in League 1?

Do you think Karleigh Osbourne could play a holding midfield role?

When is Lloyd Owusu due back?

Why wasn't the return of Alex Rhodes from Swindon to Brentford communicated formally through the website?

Is Stuart Nelson currently dropped or injured?

Who is the most improved player so far this season?
 

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Do you think that there are issues out of your control behind the scenes at the club which have encumbered your ability to bring success on the pitch?
 

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Other than the obvious answer (results!), what has been the most disappointing aspect of your time at Brentford so far.
 

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How serious have efforts been made to attract quality loanees? Look at how Colchester benefitted last season (Yeates).
With respect, most fans would probably be keener on having say West Ham or Charlton`s 5th or 6th choice striker on loan at GP, than Swindon`s 4th or 5th choice striker? :wave:
 

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Have you lost the players respect? Why in a recent home game did you include so many young and inexperienced players? In my experience youngsters have been blooded in and nurtured in and out. Since that game our so called experienced players do not seem bothered anymore. If that is the case how do you intend to sort it out?
 

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You appear to be struggling to find a striker that can score goals - and have experimented with Moore, Willock, Ide, Fola and Winjhaard yet keep moving a player who has proven he can score goals (kuffour) as a central striker to the left of midfield. Would you not be better trying to find a decent left midfielder instead and leaving our best attacker as an attacker rather than weakening our goalscoring potential ?

If you were Chris Moore would you be frustrated at not being given a run in the team despite some early promise but seeing a number of other strikers given a chance in your place ?

You talked about playing passing football at the start of the season yet have recent dropped our most capable passing footballer, Thomas Pinault. Why is this ?

Why don't you communicate regularly with the fans via the website ? This is one of the things that the previous manager did best, and helps the fans empathise with things such as financial constraints, injuries etc. You promised to do this at the forum but haven't actually done it.
 

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(I don't think he is coming on to get his ar5e kicked so why block up the website with silly questions that will not get answers)

My question.

We had about 5-6 recognised strikers in the club when you arrived. Many of them were fairly poor but surely the first port of call had to be the defence and midfield where we were not even left with a selection of poor players. You have brought in at least 4 forwards and several attacking midfielders but have not shored up a very leaky defence and lightweight midfield. Do you not think we should stop this persuit of yet another forward or attacking midfielder and when we have a strong defence and are creating chances the forwards can't convert we should worry about the attackers?
 

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Has it ever once occured to you we need a central midfield player who can hold the team together rather than overload the team with endless signing of forwards?

Why is Darius Charles at Staines, we need him here.

Do you not think your five live work, powerade commitments on top of managing a league one team full time spreads yourself a bit thin?

Do you go and watch our forthcoming opponents where possible?
 

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Do you think the players lack motivation?

Our squad seems to lack a 'nasty' holding midfielder. Do you think we need such a player in the squad? Have you tried to sign such a player?

Have you spent all the wage budget?

Is there a chance Scott Fitzgerald will get a game? Every other striker seems to have a go in the first team except him.

Who do you report to on the board? How often do you speak to said person?
 

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Why do you insist on playing Jo Kuffour on the left wing when he is far more effective upfront ?

Why was Karleigh Osbourne who has been one of our better players, not included in the squad last weekend?

With the insistence on playing a "big forward", have you ever thought about playing 4-3-1-2 so the big forward can knock the balls on to our smaller, faster forwards?

Why is Chris Moore not picked very often?

Why is the OS so lacking behind in information with regards to loanees (SF Jnr our to AFC Wimbledon first time round a prime example ) and Monday/Friday updates?

What has happened to the skill and toughness of Pinault and Skullason and what is Oli's problem at the moment?

How have you been able to spend the playing budget so early in the season and how do you expect to recoup any money for the club when we are out of all 3 cup competitions?

Will you ever admit defeat for you own sake as well as the clubs?
 

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Well done LR and GPG lets hope for some honest answersto difficult questions

1. How badly affected were the players after the abuse at the Doncaster game?
2. Have you seen enough character in your senior players to show you they have the determination to help you (us) out the present position?
3. Now we are over a third of the way through the season, who do you think the top three will be?
4. What is your target now for us this season?
5. Does your son have mates at Fulham who are not getting a game but can play a bit?
6. do you believe you have a good enough scouting set-up at the club to help find young blood?
7. Have you always hated Brentford (you may wish to leave this one out!!!)
8. Have you got the latest Football Manager game, if so how have you got on?:D
 

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Would it be possible to keep the fans a little more up-to-date with the goings on at the club regarding players, you weekly thoughts, your plans etc.etc, I know there will be some things you don't want to divulge, but it would be nice to know you are actually there during the week and not down the snooker hall.......and if you are staying, come on, let's get things goinggggg

uuuuuuu redsssssssssssss
 

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1): What attracted you to be Brentford Manager and what did you feel you could bring to the role to take us forward

2): We were promised regular updates on the OS. Why have these not happened?

3): How many players do you think you need to acquire during the January transfer window to supplement the squad you have (providing you are still in post of course)?
 

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Every week you mention it was like men against boys, or our lads need to grow up and grow up quickly, so when are you going to turn "boys into men"?

When the players are on the pitch, they don't seem to know where they are supposed to be playing, there is no consistent shape to the line up. Have you decided on your best 11 players and the best formation to fit these players into so they can consistently perform?
If not why not?

Do you have your eyes on anyone one that can fill the battling holding midfield player that we are in desperate need for?
 

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As a player you gave 100% , sweated blood for the team and would challenge for everything. Then why is it your Brentford team is the complete opposite and is gutless?

Why was Mortimer and Stannard giggling and having a good old laugh with the Yeovil manager at half-time in a game in which we were losing 1-0 and when every point is vital in the survival fight. Do you think this behaviour portrays a lack of caring for our great club and do you think the fans deserve better? Maybe if they are happy to be losing, they should be told to leave as we want winners at BFC.

Have you told any players at BFC that their future is away from GP?

Have you told any players that their contracts will not be renewed?

Leroy how do you propose to make the players feel confident?

Leroy what conditions would see you walk?
 

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Paulo Bee said:
1) Do you still think you will be the first black manager of the England football team?

2) Why are you still here?

3) Do you need a taxi?
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lol :sorted:

Do you agree with your players starting on fans after they have paid their 20 notes to watch their heros and they are not singling out individual players anyway? :fishing:

Also, what is your favourite colour? (that one is from my bird :) )
 

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out of ten what mark would you give yourself as manager of brentford?????????
 

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mhead bee said:
...You have brought in at least 4 forwards and several attacking midfielders but have not shored up a very leaky defence and lightweight midfield. Do you not think we should stop this persuit of yet another forward or attacking midfielder and when we have a strong defence and are creating chances the forwards can't convert we should worry about the attackers?
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I'd like to second this - there is no point signing second rate forwards or even proven ones at a time when the defence and midfield are unable to win the ball or even string 5 passes together.

We could have a £20M striker up front and still not score as we have lost the ability to keep the ball and create chances.

We have enough up front, its ball winners and central defenders we need so why aren't we signing any of these players? Surely with contacts at premiership clubs (cough..Fulham), there is somebody that can fill this role on loan?
 

Questions for Leroy

Which has been the most pleasing team performance?
Which has been the worst team performance?
Why is Oli still being picked when he isn't putting any effort in?
Why do we have so many strikers?
What's the injury situation?
Why haven't there been any updates from you on the Official Site apart which you had promised you would do?
Are your feelings about Mr. Penton still the same?
How do you intend to turn it around?
Following the debacle against Doncaster how did the players react to the criticism?
Why is Chris Moore not in the starting 11 when he has shown more guts and passion than Oli and Pinault put together?
At the time of writing (Monday, 18:47) 83.76% of those who have participated on the "Should Leroy Go" poll want you gone this week. What do you have to say in regards to their views?
 
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Do you actually go and watch the centre forwards you have brought down to the club or do they meet the two pieces of criteria 1) Big and 2) Black?

What do you think about that ***** Stannard laughing and joking after each defeat?

As a player who competed and fought hard on the pitch do you not think you could install a bit of that into the pussies that are currently representing us?

Why do some of the players fail to applaud the away support for spending money, time and having to watch gutless performances - this would be the first thing I would insist on.

Are you a little embarrassed by your continual 'I'll be the first black manager of England' quotes when we can't muster a victory in Division three?
 

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1,have you ever gone in the dressing room either at half time or full time and given the players a right b***ocking or do you prefer the sven approach ?
2,do you think you are lucky to still be in the job ?
3,many fans want you to be sacked,many of them think we are doomed to league 2 how are you going to try and get them back on your side
 

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Could we not have a player coach instead of Mortimer?

With your son earning a fortune, can you not ask him to help you out financially, rather than taking our very meagre funds in a brown envelope pay off?

Do you think Mr Griffin has done a good job with identifying signings to stregthen the team?

Have you got a dog called Brentford?
 

Questions for Leroy

For the first few matches of the season Brentford played attractive passing football and we were unbeaten in seven games. It looked as if you had been able to bring a new sparkle to our game even if you were coping with injuries, a number of youngsters and some oldsters.
Why has that attractive football disappeared and not only that but the performance has got consistently worse? Something clearly went wrong a few weeks into the season. What was it? What can be done to put it right and how long will it take?
You Reds!
 

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Where do you think we will finish this season?

Have some of your signings let you down?

Have you been let down by loan players rejecting the chance to play for Brentford? or by lack of funds being offered by Brentford? or both?
 

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Questions for Leroy

Whilst we may not have the most technically gifted players in the division, is it not at least possible that our players can be 1) as fit 2) as strong 3) as fast and 4) as committed as any other side? That would be a good basis on which to rebuild.
 

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Questions have been asked by others - sorry if some are harsh but we are in deep do-do's:
1. The players are not giving their all on the pitch - why?
2. The players either wont or can't respond to the mess we are in. How are you going to solve the problem?
3. The players(some) don't even applaud the fans who have already travelled many miles and spent a lot of money to support them -Why is this?
4. We don't expect you to jump about all the time but, when we are losing to a mediocre team in the FA cup why haven't you helped the young players who are struggling by giving them touchline advice?. Many other managers do this.
5. You correctly identify the players failings after the match but seem to do little to resolve the issues before the next game - is this because of Q1 & Q2?
6. Injuries apart why do you keep mixing the team about. As fans we never know who will be starting.
7. A lot of supporters believe you have lost the 'dressing room' Is this the case?
8. Finally how on earth are you going to prevent us from being relegated this season?
 

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What does Fola bring to the set up i.e what qualitites did you see in him? how many times did you watch him before signing him?
 

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Leroy, (with a nod to your former Chairman Bateson), would you like some time off to sort your head out?

After needing a couple of stewards to make sure you safely got past the angry supporters last weekend, how can you continue in your present job as if nothing is wrong?

Why are you signing players who have been released by League Two clubs, or cannot get into their League Two sides?
 

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1.Given everyone fit and available to you ( except L/O ) who would be in your starting line up from the current squad, and what formation best suits them, to secure the next three points in our league campaign ?

2.What criteria would you propose and accept as measurement of our success on the playing field come the end of the season?

3.To date, which team performance has personally disappointed you the most and which team performance has offered a glimpse of success for the future and why ?

4.What motivates you personally given the harsh realities of management in a results driven industry during our current run ?
 

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On more than one occasion in recent weeks, you have stated that "too many players weren't up for it today," or something similar. As manager, is it not your job to motivate the players and do you accept that they are no longer responding to you?

Do you not feel that the fans are getting fed up with hearing the same tired excuses? We have a relatively young squad, but so do a lot of teams. We also have our fair share of experienced players who are just not performing. Why?

How bad do the results and performances have to get before you considered resigning?

Why has more not been done to strengthen our centre midfield when this is clearly the area that needs the most improvement, rather than signing striker after striker.

Is Oli Skulasson going to be held accountable for his unnacceptable attitude towards travelling Brentford supporters in recent weeks?

Would you accept that since arriving at the club your PR with regards to keeping the fans informed has been poor?

Do you think it's time you moved closer to the club?
 
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