maddog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I’ve gone for ‘good’. That’s my default, especially given his interviews and experience. Let’s wait and see what happens. I might be proven wrong but I choose hope. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Lots of options out there who know the job and the leagues and wouldn't have the cost the earth - Curle, Gary Johnson, Jim Bentley. This appointment happened very quickly suggesting there wasn't much of a shortlist. Maybe we should’ve strung it out another month while your Steve Evanses fuck with us, and we end up with 4 players contracted early July? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, maddog said: Maybe we should’ve strung it out another month while your Steve Evanses fuck with us, and we end up with 4 players contracted early July? By all accounts Wellens knew his fate at least two months ago. Most of the squad is still under contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_b_100 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 When was the last time you saw someone that happy to be the manager of Oldham Athletic?. He really really wanted this job. Two failed attempts... Third time lucky... That can only be see as hugely positive man refusing to believe he is not the man for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 minute ago, andy_b_100 said: When was the last time you saw someone that happy to be the manager of Oldham Athletic?. He really really wanted this job. Two failed attempts... Third time lucky... That can only be see as hugely positive man refusing to believe he is not the man for the job. Ask yourself which other club would he have been considered for? We can probably assume that he has applied for other jobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 3 minutes ago, deyres42 said: By all accounts Wellens knew his fate at least two months ago. Most of the squad is still under contract. He knew he was at risk 2 months ago. Most of the the squad appeared to be not good enough or fired up enough. So how many will want to stay and be fired up this time? That’s for Bunn to quickly decide who to allow to leave, who to bin off, who to give extra time regarding newly offered contracts, who should remain but only as back up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 2 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Ask yourself which other club would he have been considered for? We can probably assume that he has applied for other jobs. And what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Just now, maddog said: He knew he was at risk 2 months ago. Most of the the squad appeared to be not good enough or fired up enough. So how many will want to stay and be fired up this time? That’s for Bunn to quickly decide who to allow to leave, who to bin off, who to give extra time regarding newly offered contracts, who should remain but only as back up... And he has no known experience in those crucial areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 minute ago, deyres42 said: And he has no known experience in those crucial areas. No known experience (to us). No known inexperience either (to us). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owdumer Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Neither has he failed at it either.How did it work out for Shez last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 The risks if it goes wrong are clear, a very real danger of dropping out of the Football League. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Just now, deyres42 said: The risks if it goes wrong are clear, a very real danger of dropping out of the Football League. Perhaps. But that’s the risk whoever is appointed. Full stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, maddog said: Perhaps. But that’s the risk whoever is appointed. Full stop. I'd suggest you can alleviate the risk somewhat by appointing someone who has shown they can do the job previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 6 minutes ago, deyres42 said: I'd suggest you can alleviate the risk somewhat by appointing someone who has shown they can do the job previously. Horses for courses though. As we know, certain managers work well with specific clubs and specific circumstances (e.g., Shez when Latics or Fleetwood need to avoid relegation) but not others. None have worked well with Latics and our specific circumstances for a number of years. ‘The next man’ might. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owdumer Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 9 minutes ago, deyres42 said: I'd suggest you can alleviate the risk somewhat by appointing someone who has shown they can do the job previously. That may be true but, Gary Johnson has been both hero and anti-christ at both Bristol City and Yeovil at different times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_lead Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Hands on said: Can't make my mind up! I'm sorry, I'm gonna have to push you for an answer. Good Choice, Poor Choice or Not Sure Would you like to phone a friend or ask the audience? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stott182 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Got coaching experience prior to management and that will help with theach day to day training. I look at who else he brings in on the staff aswell. But good choice as it's better than a full rookie cutting their teeth and let's be honest it's league two so it's not like we get the pickof the litter. Welcome aboard Frankie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 I spoke to him this evening. He is very enthusiastic about it. After talking to him, I felt much more (cautiously) optimistic about the next season, but still think we should be aiming to consolidate and not set our aims too high... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcmetty Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 1 hour ago, deyres42 said: I'd suggest you can alleviate the risk somewhat by appointing someone who has shown they can do the job previously. Tranmere appointed Micky Adams shortly after dropping into L2. That ended well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 20 minutes ago, oafcmetty said: Tranmere appointed Micky Adams shortly after dropping into L2. That ended well. Can't argue with that logic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Bunn is one of my all time ever favourite players. He transformed that side into a real force, the missing piece in the jigsaw. I have no idea how he will be as manager, no idea whether he was the best candidate or what will happen from August. I just hope he does well, by God do we need a good season at the top of a table even if it is the shit division. I'd like to see the young kids played with a mix of experience, we need some long term planning and team building, get a style of play and get good at it. I've forgotten what it feels like to be at Boundary Park with a winning team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 From an acquaintance on Facebook - “Latics fans: My admittedly limited impressions of Frankie Bunn from seeing him work at Hudd Town..... Training will be very professional, will work his players VERY hard, especially in pre-season, big focus on stopping the other team play, works alot on set pieces (including throwins - seen him get really frustrated at his team for not setting up correctly at these, both on and off the ball). Will not be one for carrying passengers or the arm round the shoulder (I was actually terrified of him - but I know many think highly of him as a bloke). Demands a shift from everyone, especially defensively.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusunga_Is_God Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hope he does well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 22 minutes ago, jorvik_latic said: From an acquaintance on Facebook - “Latics fans: My admittedly limited impressions of Frankie Bunn from seeing him work at Hudd Town..... Training will be very professional, will work his players VERY hard, especially in pre-season, big focus on stopping the other team play, works alot on set pieces (including throwins - seen him get really frustrated at his team for not setting up correctly at these, both on and off the ball). Will not be one for carrying passengers or the arm round the shoulder (I was actually terrified of him - but I know many think highly of him as a bloke). Demands a shift from everyone, especially defensively.” This is encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusunga_Is_God Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 25 minutes ago, jorvik_latic said: From an acquaintance on Facebook - “Latics fans: My admittedly limited impressions of Frankie Bunn from seeing him work at Hudd Town..... Training will be very professional, will work his players VERY hard, especially in pre-season, big focus on stopping the other team play, works alot on set pieces (including throwins - seen him get really frustrated at his team for not setting up correctly at these, both on and off the ball). Will not be one for carrying passengers or the arm round the shoulder (I was actually terrified of him - but I know many think highly of him as a bloke). Demands a shift from everyone, especially defensively.” Hope the players respond to him. Current squad has a set of ego-centric arseholes. Wellens gave up on them. Hopefully Bunn can whip them into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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