IceStationLatic Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Our desperate situation may prompt a move for Dowie. He's a 'name', knows the club, and emulates Shez to an extent by lifting the atmosphere - to a point. But why he'd take the job is one thing. And whether he'd be good enough and the right man to handle this crisis situation is another... Having said that though, who, that we could actually get, is? The club went for the only one on the table who the vast majority believe would be capable, and who the vast majority never thought could be a serious contender and scoffed at the reports intimating so. But for Forest... He'd have been appointed today. Given the speed of things at Latics though, Forest may have appointed Giggs, and ruled out Evans, before we have finished interviewing other contenders.. ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singe Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 Seems that account has now been deleted We'll take it that was a load of bullocks then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I'd have Adkins tomorrow TBH. I'd have him right now. He did a great job at Scunny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 I'd have him right now. He did a great job at Scunny. Would normally say no chance but I thought that about Evans. His stock is about as low as its been. No other jobs available. Would be my preference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishblue Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 My problem with Adkins is he had possibly the largest playing & staff budget in league 1 last season and couldn't get Sheffield United into the play offs. Yes he has done a good job at previous clubs Scunthorpe / Southampton spring to mind. Would and could we afford him and his demands I very much doubt it. Along with Coterilll, Dowie and other names that have been mentioned. Evans would have been a great appointment but alas it wasn't to be. Which leaves the likes of Redfearn, Robins. Adams or Bunn. IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_bro Posted June 22, 2016 Share Posted June 22, 2016 My problem with Adkins is he had possibly the largest playing & staff budget in league 1 last season and couldn't get Sheffield United into the play offs. Yes he has done a good job at previous clubs Scunthorpe / Southampton spring to mind. Would and could we afford him and his demands I very much doubt it. Along with Coterilll, Dowie and other names that have been mentioned. Evans would have been a great appointment but alas it wasn't to be. Which leaves the likes of Redfearn, Robins. Adams or Bunn. IMO I doubt Adkns would be interested in such a large challenge. He can afford to wait for a better opportunity. Whoever takes over is on a hiding to nothing. Trying to put nearly a full squad together who get on, will be nigh on impossible. It will take weeks for them to know each others game. We can only hope Dieng and Wilson can be persuaded to accept new deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagger Lee Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Evans would have been a great appointment but alas it wasn't to be. Which leaves the likes of Redfearn, Robins. Adams or Bunn. IMO My vote still goes to shirtlif but frankly i would settle for some obscure Scottish manager from the highland league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzlatic Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 My problem with Adkins is he had possibly the largest playing & staff budget in league 1 last season and couldn't get Sheffield United into the play offs. Yes he has done a good job at previous clubs Scunthorpe / Southampton spring to mind. Would and could we afford him and his demands I very much doubt it. Along with Coterilll, Dowie and other names that have been mentioned. Evans would have been a great appointment but alas it wasn't to be. Which leaves the likes of Redfearn, Robins. Adams or Bunn. IMO To be fair, they've had the biggest budget in our league for a while and they keep failing every year. More of a deep rooted problem than just the manager. Especially with the chairman or chief exec making derogatory comments about the rest of the teams in the league etc. Diabolical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 The disappointment in this is that it puts us firmly in our place. Club has attempted to sign an experienced manager having 'lost' an experienced manager only to find after doing all the hard work that he is not prepared to come here. Can't fault them for trying but the hole is getting deeper Sad that we might now have to revert to plan B which is to give an inexperienced manager his first chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishblue Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I wonder what the process is now - do they give a call to someone who has already had an interview or do they do another round of interviews with new applicants, as the previous ones interviewed did not do enough to justify them being offered the position in the first place. Either way the clock is ticking with the fixtures being released yesterday, the players under contract only have a week left of their current contract remaining and not even a new kit to play in. You couldn't make this up could you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magister Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Surely they will now make a direct approach to an identified target. ...a la Sheridan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 I doubt Adkns would be interested in such a large challenge. He can afford to wait for a better opportunity. Whoever takes over is on a hiding to nothing. Trying to put nearly a full squad together who get on, will be nigh on impossible. It will take weeks for them to know each others game. We can only hope Dieng and Wilson can be persuaded to accept new deals. If he's not interested in a large challenge (which I doubt) he will be fortunate to find work at any club on that basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Despite disappointing at Sheff Utd, I'd definitely take Adkins. 4 promotions on his CV including 3 at this level. While it's unquestionably a difficult job here, I think some managers will see it as a positive that our squad is so small. There aren't many jobs going where a manager has a clean slate in order to mold a team how he wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Despite disappointing at Sheff Utd, I'd definitely take Adkins. 4 promotions on his CV including 3 at this level. While it's unquestionably a difficult job here, I think some managers will see it as a positive that our squad is so small. There aren't many jobs going where a manager has a clean slate in order to mold a team how he wants. Blackpool last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wozzer Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Blackpool last season. So 1 last season and 1 this season. As he said not many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie_J Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 So 1 last season and 1 this season. As he said not many. I think he might have been pointing out that it's not necessarily that attractive a proposition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Have just been to polling station. No option on ballot paper for Adkins or Dowie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magister Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Have just been to polling station. No option on ballot paper for Adkins or Dowie. I am sure my ballot paper had two options Do you want Corney to Remain Do you want Corney to leave Edited June 23, 2016 by Magister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) I am sure my ballot paper had two options Do you want Corney to Remain Do you want Corney to leave Same as the Euro referendum then. Outers have nothing definite to replace him with :-) Edited June 23, 2016 by LaticsPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickjagger Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 When does pre season training start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 So 1 last season and 1 this season. As he said not many. It's a poignant reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 What time can you get here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 When does pre season training start? Monday for most clubs, does anyone fancy turning up and taking training? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Monday for most clubs, does anyone fancy turning up and taking training? Okay, i'll do it. I'm going out to buy a whistle and a clipboard. I like a nice clipboard. Can i keep Timothee if we vote to leave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_mighty_bosh Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Blackpool last season. True, of course in the wrong hands it can go disastrously. Although Blackpool had (and have) a whole load of other problems that we don't. It really could go either way for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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