singe Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Polls, I love 'em. Seems, by all acounts, that it might be Dave Penney confirmed tommorw. Assuming it is him, Good choice bad choice? I know we don't know who the other candidates where, but how do you feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Neither option. I guess we have to face the type of candidate we can pull currently. Dave Penney I really don't know enough about his track record, with or without cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 He probably wouldn't of been my first choice (Kieth Hill for me) but a lot of this could be down to ignorance. I'll back him 100% of the way and can only hope that we allow him some time to settle in, as from what I've read/heard he likes his teams to play decent football so I'd be happy with Penney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stebuzz Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Neither option. I guess we have to face the type of candidate we can pull currently. Dave Penney I really don't know enough about his track record, with or without cash. probably the only one we can afford, he was doing well with darlington until they were deducted those points and you cant blame that on him really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loonylatik Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Is he still at Darlo though.... surely this must an issue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 What a dull gamble.... He sounds like Talbot.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozz_oafc Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 After readint he article posted by someone further down on here about him I am happy! To be honest I would be happy us appointing anyone who isnt from our past or already affiliated with the club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmer1 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 What a dull gamble.... He sounds like Talbot.... that was my first thought...... he wil get my support though but im still hoping they suprise us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Penney seems to tick most of the boxes to me, Darlo looked a good side against Rochdale on Sky the other week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macca Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 What a dull gamble.... He sounds like Talbot.... I kinda thought the same. I don't think he'll be as bad as Talbot though. Penney is a good manager, a sensible appointment, maybe what we need. Dave Penney's Blue & White Army! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I kinda thought the same. I don't think he'll be as bad as Talbot though. Penney is a good manager, a sensible appointment, maybe what we need. Dave Penney's Blue & White Army! Not having ago at you but to be frank people said that about Talbot, Moore and Sheridan... Im right out of outimism right now and I get cant find it in me to look on the bright side... This guy ticks none of the boxes for me...I will admit though I dont know very much about him... Its the nice cheap option we all expected... Edited April 29, 2009 by oafc0000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalajpkalala Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Not having ago at you but to be frank people said that about Talbot, Moore and Sheridan... Im right out of outimism right now and I get cant find it in me to look on the bright side... This guy ticks none of the boxes for me...I will admit though I dont know very much about him... Its the nice cheap option we all expected... I'm not sure what to think, and I'll give him a season before I say if he's good or bad. But out of interest, what are all these boxes that he doesn't tick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I'm not sure what to think, and I'll give him a season before I say if he's good or bad. But out of interest, what are all these boxes that he doesn't tick? Experienced Man manager Can work on a small budget relative to the divison Good contacts in the game A name that will put bums on seats and inspire people to come / renew season tickets... From what little I know he dosent tick any of those boxes... Piss poor is my initial thoughts...he is goign to have to win me over... I cant get excited about him... So far the poll isnt looking good... Another crap decison from the TTA on the horizon ? Edited April 29, 2009 by oafc0000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafcforever Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Sounds like a cheap option and doesn't inspire me, but if it is him hope he brings Jason Kennedy with him looked a cracking player against 'Dale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I selected underwhelmed. He's not called Gannon. Then I looked at his Soccerbase stats. Won 46% Drawn 29% Works out at 77 points a season. Possibly worth a punt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Gannon was my first choice by some margin. If we'd appointed him I'd've had a smile on my face all summer. My next shortlist would've contained people like Penney, Knill and probably Keith Hill. I've got to say I'm underwhelmed at this juncture, but I'll get behind him when the new season starts. It's just a bit of a shame I'm no longer excited about the summer months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalajpkalala Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Experienced Man manager Can work on a small budget relative to the divison Good contacts in the game A name that will put bums on seats and inspire people to come / renew season tickets... From what little I know he dosent tick any of those boxes... Piss poor is my initial thoughts...he is goign to have to win me over... I cant get excited about him... So far the poll isnt looking good... Another crap decison from the TTA on the horizon ? Cheers. All I know is I thought Donny looked a decent side when I saw them play us a few years back, especially at their (old) place. Time will tell. Bums on seats will probably depend on what the teamsheet looks like in August and that's some time away. TTA baffle me quite often mate! Hope you see reasons to be optimistic come the kick off for next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slurms mckenzie Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Not in my top 10, or anywhere near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Hope you see reasons to be optimistic come the kick off for next season. I will be there...no doubting that... Just sick of doing the whole "its a great appointment" when my head says totally different... Will praise him if he does well but right now I aint happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Not in my top 10, or anywhere near it. I doubt many people knew of him untill a couple of hours ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_ragg1984 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Experienced Man manager Can work on a small budget relative to the divison Good contacts in the game A name that will put bums on seats and inspire people to come / renew season tickets... From what little I know he dosent tick any of those boxes... Well he is experienced, and 2 promotions with Donny, a playoff season with Darlo (plus what probably would have been one this season) would suggest he can man manage. I am not sure what his budgets have been like, but admittedly neither are you, so dont know if he ticks that box...same can be said for contacts. His name will not put bums on seats, but then again, Joe Royle only put bums on seats for one game so for Latics to get a guy who will put bums on seats it would have to be a really really big name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I doubt many people knew of him untill a couple of hours ago... I certainly knew his name. Had no idea if he was any good or not. 46% win ratio stands out for any manager though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Well he is experienced, and 2 promotions with Donny, a playoff season with Darlo (plus what probably would have been one this season) would suggest he can man manage. I am not sure what his budgets have been like, but admittedly neither are you, so dont know if he ticks that box...same can be said for contacts. His name will not put bums on seats, but then again, Joe Royle only put bums on seats for one game so for Latics to get a guy who will put bums on seats it would have to be a really really big name. One club isnt experienced in my book... Some of the rumours and comments I have read about him question his man management... I have seen no evidence of him having contacts and from what I know he has had money to play with.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I certainly knew his name. Had no idea if he was any good or not. 46% win ratio stands out for any manager though. Glad your happy...I think alot wont be... Edited April 29, 2009 by oafc0000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofcecere Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Is he still at Darlo though.... surely this must an issue ? No, Darlo are in administration so effectively he's a free agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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