He seems to be coping with alot of banter tonight on Twitter, but not convinced putting two of our players down to 'promote' a player he obviously pushed for is a good idea!

 

Guy Branston â€@Brano1979  22h22 hours ago

@PhilSaddler @poundpie Blair Adam or Cranston can't boss Akpom like Rhys did when I see him. The lad needed to be signed so we did.

Oh Jesus Christ.

This is nothing really, it's his opinion and it's not so much an 'attack'. People are getting caught up about because A.) some of them are t*@*s and B.) they don't like him.

Compared to recent tweets it should barely register.

Oh dear, in my opinion that is really bad, what will the players concerned think about it?

It might be his opinion but he is employed by the club and for the sake of harmony should have kept it to himself.

That's very unprofessional. Plus he's saying he signed Sharpe on the basis of one game? Doesn't exactly inspire confidence does it? What next, is he going to recommend players based on FM? It only adds to the perception that Notts are a circus.

That's very unprofessional. Plus he's saying he signed Sharpe on the basis of one game? Doesn't exactly inspire confidence does it? What next, is he going to recommend players based on FM? It only adds to the perception that Notts are a circus.

How does it suggest that Sharpe was signed on the basis of one game? I don't understand that part of your comment.

He said he bossed Akpom and "when I see him", It sounds like he was properly scouted to me but Branstons comment does come across stupidly but what do you expect from an ex footballer with half a brain?

Do you really think those comments would disrupt the togetherness of the squad @tonyhateley?

I am sure there was worst happening in the 70's and early 80's.

Do you really think those comments would disrupt the togetherness of the squad @tonyhateley?

I am sure there was worst happening in the 70's and early 80's.

In what way do you mean @Countyman?

As professionals the players are scrutinized in many ways, I just find that when people make comments about disrupting the balance of the squad, after such a basic comment it makes the players sound like babies or infants who require some sort of protection.

Surely it is for Adams and Cranston to prove him wrong now?

Ideally that is what I would like to see, at least I would hope they do not take the comments personally. Sign of modern times for me!

I do have to say, I think it makes a case for what staff or even the manager can say to players.

What would we do, if Derry came out and named players he blamed personally for us ending up relegated? Would he have the right?

As professionals the players are scrutinized in many ways, I just find that when people make comments about disrupting the balance of the squad, after such a basic comment it makes the players sound like babies or infants who require some sort of protection.

Surely it is for Adams and Cranston to prove him wrong now?

Ideally that is what I would like to see, at least I would hope they do not take the comments personally. Sign of modern times for me!

I think that Adams and Cranston will maybe feel a bit peeved at the comment, team building is about making people feel good about themselves, it's like constantly telling kids they are useless, they start to believe it themselves and their performance suffers. I know we aren't talking about kids and they are professionals but the same principals apply in my opinion.

They are all grown men, but did he really need to say it? No.

Stupid that he can't be professional and keep comments like that to himself. I find it even more daft due to the fact that I managed to keep away from Twitter and Facebook for many years due to trying to be professional and yet here is our chief scout and driving force on the new acquisitions board making a fool of himself with regards to other players at the club.

There is no story here, just water being blown out of the air which Branston chooses to waste.

@Northants Pie - What do you make of this?

Very curious about your opinion mate.

@Northants Pie - What do you make of this?

Very curious about your opinion mate.

The comment is obviously his way of expressing his view of the lads ability when answering questions from the fans.

Should he have made that in such a public way, no he shouldn't.

Should somebody in his position make any comment directly about a player on a public forum, again no. He has shown his lack of discretion with this but does that mean he can't pick a good player? Who knows.. we'll soon find out!!!