Quote Originally Posted by T-boy View Post
but what exactly else do we expect? Do we think that Darren would push Mariner under the bus or say he has no confidence? He's just doing what he ought to as an experienced player - big up the management and confidence in him. I don't see anything wrong with that. Good for him for making a public statement.
But that's not what he said!

Here's what O'Dea could say, if he wanted to say what you think he said: "I can't speak for anyone else, but I think Mariner is great and I really enjoy him as a manager." "I don't know why MLSE gets criticized, I have seen them be nothing but first class to me"

Here's what he actually said: "The problem here is negativity" (ensco translation - the media are assholes). "I know we're getting better players, Mariner is consulting with me on that" (ensco translation - I am special and my teammates are crap)