JoeP Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 To be honest, I'm not that arsed about the next manager having experience - we don't want Keith Curle back. We should just have a proper recruitment process with interviews, with ideas of up and coming managers if that initial process isn't fruitful. We want the next LJ. We want someone who is genuinely enthusiastic (and shows it), someone who gets what the fans want and can be successful with those variables. I don't believe such a person isn't out there - we've just got to look for him this time round! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_R Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 If the day ever comes when we give Unsworth the boot, then given his track record selecting our managers, I’d send Joe Royle on holiday until the next man is in place. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, JoeP said: To be honest, I'm not that arsed about the next manager having experience - we don't want Keith Curle back. We should just have a proper recruitment process with interviews, with ideas of up and coming managers if that initial process isn't fruitful. We want the next LJ. We want someone who is genuinely enthusiastic (and shows it), someone who gets what the fans want and can be successful with those variables. I don't believe such a person isn't out there - we've just got to look for him this time round! I agree a modern thinking young hungry appointment would be my choice. Be that a former player like LJ or someone who has made a career coaching and looking to move up, a Wild type 1st time round. It won't be Wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Sinnott Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Shrek said: I agree a modern thinking young hungry appointment would be my choice. Be that a former player like LJ or someone who has made a career coaching and looking to move up, a Wild type 1st time round. It won't be Wild. The only reason I'd want Wild here is so we can finally put all this nonsense to bed once and for all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Shrek said: I agree a modern thinking young hungry appointment would be my choice. Be that a former player like LJ or someone who has made a career coaching and looking to move up, a Wild type 1st time round. It won't be Wild. LJ was a former lower and non league player with a good work ethic himself. You could be right in our next manager being from a similar background. Edited February 24, 2023 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I know 1-2 have also mentioned him, but Greening has done an excellent job at Scarborough. He won promotion and had a third place finish. They're fifth in the National League North, so we'd need to get a move on, or we might be passing each other at the end of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Lee Sinnott said: The only reason I'd want Wild here is so we can finally put all this nonsense to bed once and for all... Given Barrows form he'll be available soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsLegend Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 I reckon Unsworth's future may rest on the early bird season ticket sales. If I am not mistaken, this buy in period usually ends before the season is over, so I assume the board will take stock at that point in time, by weighing up the cost of sacking Unsworth (and getting some more ST sales with the right appointment) vs. the cost of keeping him and selling less. I can't really see a sacking before then, and the above scenario is perhaps wishful thinking in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc1955 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 18 minutes ago, LaticsLegend said: I reckon Unsworth's future may rest on the early bird season ticket sales. If I am not mistaken, this buy in period usually ends before the season is over, so I assume the board will take stock at that point in time, by weighing up the cost of sacking Unsworth (and getting some more ST sales with the right appointment) vs. the cost of keeping him and selling less. I can't really see a sacking before then, and the above scenario is perhaps wishful thinking in itself. If we are still in danger by the middle of March that would be the time…..Pointless sacking him any later as it would almost certainly be too late for a new manager to be given the time to have a chance of keeping us up! I think the minimum requirement should be 3 points from the next two games. It’s fucking depressing that we are again discussing the possibility of replacing yet another failed manager and one that has had his every wish granted! When is this nightmare going to end! Edited February 24, 2023 by oafc1955 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Branston Pickle Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, bigfatjoe1 said: I know 1-2 have also mentioned him, but Greening has done an excellent job at Scarborough. He won promotion and had a third place finish. They're fifth in the National League North, so we'd need to get a move on, or we might be passing each other at the end of the season. Yeah, I think someone like this or Mike Williamson at Gateshead (really liked the look of Gateshead when I've seen them) would be a good, ambitious appointment. It would be a considered move too, rather than the last 5 years of drawing names out of a hat Edited February 24, 2023 by Guy Branston Pickle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Guy Branston Pickle said: Yeah, I think someone like this or Mike Williamson at Gateshead (really liked the look of Gateshead when I've seen them) would be a good, ambitious appointment. It would be a considered move too, rather than the last 5 years of drawing names out of a hat Will they get the time from an impatient fanbase though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Guy Branston Pickle said: Yeah, I think someone like this or Mike Williamson at Gateshead (really liked the look of Gateshead when I've seen them) would be a good, ambitious appointment. It would be a considered move too, rather than the last 5 years of drawing names out of a hat Will they get the time from an impatient fanbase though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Branston Pickle Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 21 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Will they get the time from an impatient fanbase though? If there's clear improvement and results then yes, absolutely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, Guy Branston Pickle said: If there's clear improvement and results then yes, absolutely Keep seeing those two names mentioned, big ask coming from low expectation, low pressure environments into the complete opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Branston Pickle Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Keep seeing those two names mentioned, big ask coming from low expectation, low pressure environments into the complete opposite. Every manager has to make that step at some point if they're ambitious. They might even thrive with the better resources etc. Williamson can't even name a full bench at Gateshead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 49 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Will they get the time from an impatient fanbase though? We're hardly asking for much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deyres42 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 minute ago, JoeP said: We're hardly asking for much... Promotion innit with this 'big budget' we've got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeP Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, deyres42 said: Promotion innit with this 'big budget' we've got? Certainly what we should be aiming for next season. Not this season, though. Hardly anyone said this season. Just stability and signs of optimism this season. Ain't happened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Branston Pickle Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 No promotion in 30 years. No top half finish in 15 years. Currently at our lowest point in history. God forbid fans get a bit impatient for a bit of success eh? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz_Oafc Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 1 hour ago, deyres42 said: Will they get the time from an impatient fanbase though? Not a chance... Not unless he lets the fans pick the formation, the style of football and what direction every pass is to go. Moot point anyway cos Unsworth's going nowhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disjointed Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 43 minutes ago, Gaz_Oafc said: Not a chance... Not unless he lets the fans pick the formation, the style of football and what direction every pass is to go. Moot point anyway cos Unsworth's going nowhere. More's the pity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfatjoe1 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 48 minutes ago, Gaz_Oafc said: Not a chance... Not unless he lets the fans pick the formation, the style of football and what direction every pass is to go. Moot point anyway cos Unsworth's going nowhere. It's not so much about the direction of a pass as the ability to simply find your own team mate with a pass. I think we're entitled to criticise a formation that looks like 8-2-0, with several variations as we go through each game. Style of football - I'm not sure we have an identifiable style. Sadly, I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) 59 minutes ago, Gaz_Oafc said: Not a chance... Not unless he lets the fans pick the formation, the style of football and what direction every pass is to go. Moot point anyway cos Unsworth's going nowhere. If results and performances don't improve fans will turn on the Royle's to resign, What will they do then? Edited February 24, 2023 by BP1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whittles left foot Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 9 minutes ago, BP1960 said: If results and performances don't improve fans will turn on the Royle's to resign, What will they do then? Do you really think that will happen or are you just fishing? They are hardly the Glazer's and they have saved the club despite the current on pitch performances. You know that most of the anger is rightly directed at the manager and will continue to be so unless results improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfluff1985 Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, BP1960 said: If results and performances don't improve fans will turn on the Royle's to resign, What will they do then? Will they? Seems ridiculous after all they've done for the club 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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