StipeTripe Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 the little :censored: hates oldham athletic passionately. so i'll hate him. why?...i don't know,but he personally told me back in the bluebell on broadway days. did he get rejected as a youngster?? he can right off. he turns up,i won't. Exactly the little despises Latics and has made no secret of it, if TTA appoint this odious little turd they can right off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Exactly the little despises Latics and has made no secret of it, if TTA appoint this odious little turd they can right off! Anyone but that little ginger tosser and he turned us down in '92 to sign for Norwich...we signed Olney instead. Reason enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Anyone but that little ginger tosser and he turned us down in '92 to sign for Norwich...we signed Olney instead. Reason enough! I used to play footie with his brother who got a few trials for football teams despite him being crap. I also knew his dad to say hello to. I was never aware of Mark hating us with a passion myself and not sure why he would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozman Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Gannon is the "hot favourite" according to the MEN http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/spo...pped_for_latics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookers_Carl Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Gannon is the "hot favourite" according to the MEN http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/spo...pped_for_latics There are other names in the frame, including Morecambe's former County boss Sammy McIlroy, Rochdale's Keith Hill, Rotherham's Mark Robins and even goalkeeping coach Mark Crossley, after Royle decided a younger man was better suited to the job. Good lord! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scapegoat Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Mark Robins has had a really good season with Rotherham. No money, no stadium (we are a 1/4 of the way there!) and a 17 point deduction. A relegation fight seemed inevitable and the hope that they could win the 'mini points dedcuted league'. Finished 14th and without a points dedcution would have been comfortably in the play-offs and a chance of automatic with one game to go. His goal against us for Man Utd was him doing his job, and the reaction to the goals for Norwich as result of some horrendous abuse he received because of that goal. Long time ago and not relevant IMO. As for 'hating' the club - not seen any substance to back it up, but if he does then there won't be problem as he won't apply for a job a club he hates. If he does apply / get appointed - then we'd have to assume he doesn't hate us and get on with backing him. In the office at work a quick straw poll indicates he is considered a well respected an up and coming young manager (work in Yorkshire) that we would do well to get. Isn't that exactly the kind of appointment we would want? Would not be a bad appointment for me. There are others as well though, so not an out and out favourite. As for Ritchie. Not something I'd want persoanlly. Huddersfield and Barnsley fans at work do not regard him that highly despite some achievments with them - boring football, poor subsititutions, could not change a game etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StipeTripe Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I used to play footie with his brother who got a few trials for football teams despite him being crap. I also knew his dad to say hello to. I was never aware of Mark hating us with a passion myself and not sure why he would. The clue is in what Mr Punkyster wrote "why?...i don't know,but he personally told me back in the bluebell on broadway days. did he get rejected as a youngster??" I've seen a few Latics this morning and the reaction to Robbins arriving at BP has been the same, unsolicited, unprompted and all the same opinion of the little get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor_Coconut Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I wouldn't have a problem with Robins getting the job if he wanted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penrhyn Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 With the TTA saying an appointment will be made in the 7 -10 days it rules out anyone who is in the play offs, for me the choice has to be Jim Gannon he has all the qualaties required to manage us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Every time I've seen Robins interviewed on TV he seems to have the charisma of John Sheridan- i.e. not much. Doesn't make him a poor choice but I would like someone who wasn't a miserable B.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creepy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Gannon going to Blackpool according to a Stockport fan http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/spo...otseat#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Not seen much comment on Mark Crossley with Joe advising type role? About all I can offer is his seemingly straight to the point analysis of his first game back. Think quite a few on here said he'd make a good manager. I suppose it depends on how hsi qualifications aregoing/being started. but my gut feeling si that we need a proven manager at this stage,someone who has won promotions ona tight budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozz_oafc Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 If Robins is the man for the job than get behind him for gods sake. I couldnt give to :censored:s if he used to hate us, if he gets the job he obviously doesnt hate us that much he wouldnt have applied for it. Or maybe its all his secret ploy to take us down. I think Ronnie Moore was pretty much spot on when he said our fans are living in the past, summed up by the amount of people happy to have Ritchie back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozz_oafc Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Not seen much comment on Mark Crossley with Joe advising type role? About all I can offer is his seemingly straight to the point analysis of his first game back. Think quite a few on here said he'd make a good manager. I suppose it depends on how hsi qualifications aregoing/being started. but my gut feeling si that we need a proven manager at this stage,someone who has won promotions ona tight budget. Im always sceptical about Goalkeepers being managers! Has there ever been any successful ones? I cant think of any, but I am sure there must be some out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I wouldn't have a problem with Robins getting the job if he wanted it. I'm with you....... I think we could do a lot worse. Like Sammy Mcllroy for instance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Im always sceptical about Goalkeepers being managers! Has there ever been any successful ones? I cant think of any, but I am sure there must be some out there. Kevin Blackwell - to a point Chris turner's initial spell at Hartlepool was a success erm...................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Im always sceptical about Goalkeepers being managers! Has there ever been any successful ones? I cant think of any, but I am sure there must be some out there. Dino Zoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcprozac Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Kevin Blackwell - to a point Chris turner's initial spell at Hartlepool was a success erm...................... Dino Zoff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozz_oafc Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Dino Zoff Ah yeah, he was on the tip of my tongue, did he come runners up with Italy in USA 94? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Im always sceptical about Goalkeepers being managers! Has there ever been any successful ones? I cant think of any, but I am sure there must be some out there. Not many it woudl seem! Not many goalkeepers are great managers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Dino Zoff? The former Italy coach who took them to Euro2000 where they narrowly lost in the Final to that great French side at the time. They were 1-0 up with 90 minutes on the clock! He also won the Coppa Italia and UEFA Cup as the manager of Juventus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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