chrisw99 16 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I just popped into the local bookies to ask for Next Bolton Manager odds. He said they've been told by head office not to take bets on it till 9am tomorrow morning when the market will open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket 1,565 Posted August 30, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Blondi said: Just had a thought, give Keith Hill the job until the end of the season and he gets a nice Brucie bonus if he keeps us up. We review his contract at the end of the season. Just think he's more of a safe pair of hands for us at this moment in time. Isn't that why someone like Nolan would be worth a shot? It's going to be a tough job to avoid the drop, so he'd get almost a free hit for the season. Maybe a chance to develop himself and his squad. No great issue with Hill, but some of the youngsters will have seen Nolan et so play and may take some inspiration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondi 120 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Just now, Tonge moor green jacket said: Isn't that why someone like Nolan would be worth a shot? It's going to be a tough job to avoid the drop, so he'd get almost a free hit for the season. Maybe a chance to develop himself and his squad. No great issue with Hill, but some of the youngsters will have seen Nolan et so play and may take some inspiration. TBH, I wouldn't have a problem with Nolan, love the guy, I just feel Hill would have a better chance of keeping us up due to his experience. Hill is also great at developing youngsters. Maybe FV have somebody else lined up anyway? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chrisw99 16 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 5 hours ago, Mr Grey said: Anyone who slates Allardyce's managerial record at Bolton or even tries to question his record needs to give their head a wobble. And 11 pages onto this thread and not one person has suggested a return for Big Sam. Just curious why not, he's available isnt he? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket 1,565 Posted August 30, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2019 Only role I could see for Sam would be a temporary one, to help get things up and running, and mentor a younger fella. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chrisw99 16 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Only role I could see for Sam would be a temporary one, to help get things up and running, and mentor a younger fella. Which would be perfect. Allardyce and Nolan joint managers, Sam withdrawing after a bit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gonk 315 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Would he do it for the wages we could offer in L1? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Grey 741 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, chrisw99 said: And 11 pages onto this thread and not one person has suggested a return for Big Sam. Just curious why not, he's available isnt he? Probably out of our duristiction at the moment. And anyway he would bring to much media attention, we need to rebuild slowly, I doubt big Sam has the time or patience, which is what we need right now, so he's not the right man at this moment in time, for me anyway. Edited August 30, 2019 by Mr Grey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter RONNIE PHILLIPS 631 Posted August 30, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Grey said: Probably out of our duristiction at the moment. And anyway he would bring to much media attention, we need to rebuild slowly, I doubt big Sam has the time or patience, which is what we need right now, so he's not the right man this moment in time, for me anyway. He was fantastic for us & that will never be forgotten but I don't think I'd want him back now in any capacity & I doubt he's the type of character FV would be looking for. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bwfcfan5 486 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 36 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: Isn't that why someone like Nolan would be worth a shot? It's going to be a tough job to avoid the drop, so he'd get almost a free hit for the season. Maybe a chance to develop himself and his squad. No great issue with Hill, but some of the youngsters will have seen Nolan et so play and may take some inspiration. The thing is that Hill is arguably coming to the end of his career. If we had a full squad and a reasonable chance of survival experience makes sense. Id have no problem with Hill or anyone Sharon picks really. But I’d like a bold choice. Nolan would get fans onside in what is likely to be a relegation battle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burndens Bogs 515 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Big Sams all pipe and slippers now, he's made his money, football has moved on since 2003. Move on, nothing to see here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Grey 741 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Burndens Bogs said: Big Sams all pipe and slippers now, he's made his money, football has moved on since 2003. Move on, nothing to see here. His name was always gonna pop up with some fans, I honestly think we all know that nothing will happen. Your right, let's move on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ProfessorWoland 115 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 I'd like to see FV invite Sam in for the day and tap his brains, but talk of him returning to the managers role here is far fetched. FV can't afford him and the level will be so far below where he's reached that he's arguably not a good fit in any case. I'm worried Nolan lacks the experience for what's going to be a uniquely challenging role. Also not sure if his motivational skills will be suited to the twin tasks of pushing the established players (if and when they appear) with keeping the youngsters going. I can see him being far better with the former than the latter, although obviously that's only a perception from my seat and may be doing him a disservice. In general though I think appointments are best made without sentiment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blondi 120 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, bwfcfan5 said: The thing is that Hill is arguably coming to the end of his career. If we had a full squad and a reasonable chance of survival experience makes sense. Id have no problem with Hill or anyone Sharon picks really. But I’d like a bold choice. Nolan would get fans onside in what is likely to be a relegation battle. Hill coming to the end of his career? He's only 50, that isn't coming to the end of a career for a football manager these days. Edited August 30, 2019 by Blondi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ErnestTurnip 168 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Serious question about some of the hype that has always gone around Hill. Gets credit for developing youngsters, Beech has been working with their youth for 12 years or summat before becoming assistant so is he not more responsible for that? Same people blowing that trumpet wouldnt give PP an ounce of credit for developing any of our recent youth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Offshore 25 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Campo Nolan Stelios I don't give a flying one about experience at the mo. I just wanna have fun and sing a long..................I feel good!...............Da da da dadda! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zico 1,773 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Whoever gets the job should bring Clough back Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burndens Bogs 515 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Bit worried that Nobby will be moulded into the Big Sam style of football - set pieces/percentage football/bully boy tactics. I just want to see us play some football. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zico 1,773 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 Just now, Burndens Bogs said: Bit worried that Nobby will be moulded into the Big Sam style of football - set pieces/percentage football/bully boy tactics. I just want to see us play some football. We'll have four players surrounding the keeper on free kicks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chrisw99 16 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: Bit worried that Nobby will be moulded into the Big Sam style of football - set pieces/percentage football/bully boy tactics. I just want to see us play some football. That would probably get us out of league 1 but we'd need to buck up once promoted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burndens Bogs 515 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 1 minute ago, chrisw99 said: That would probably get us out of league 1 but we'd need to buck up once promoted! How about league 2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket 1,565 Posted August 30, 2019 Site Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: Bit worried that Nobby will be moulded into the Big Sam style of football - set pieces/percentage football/bully boy tactics. I just want to see us play some football. Wasn't always the best, but we developed gradually, and irrespective of style it got results. What we've had recently is neither. Important thing I suppose is to get the manager in asap and let him do the signings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roger_Dubuis 71 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: Bit worried that Nobby will be moulded into the Big Sam style of football - set pieces/percentage football/bully boy tactics. I just want to see us play some football. If he gets Big Sam results we'll be averaging 20,000 in a few seasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chrisw99 16 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said: How about league 2? When Dougie Freedman came in, with a couple of January loans and no money, we went from bottom half to edge of play offs, unbeaten at home from then. And he was shit. Decent manager and a couple of signings, we'll easily get out of L1 relegation zone... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Burndens Bogs 515 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 6 minutes ago, chrisw99 said: When Dougie Freedman came in, with a couple of January loans and no money, we went from bottom half to edge of play offs, unbeaten at home from then. And he was shit. Decent manager and a couple of signings, we'll easily get out of L1 relegation zone... Looking forward to the ride,lets see where it takes us. The away days are going to be a lot of fun whatever division we're in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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