Next manager

[Hoppy510 105]

6 minutes ago, SilentBob said:

I think of all the possible names mentioned, Dean Holden sounds best, considering pretty much all of them are massive punts.

Hopefully that's not rhyming slang.

Dean Holden would be my choice too but it all depends on whether he's ready for a move back. If he's up for it he's probably been around enough now to do a decent job.

[Pricey 35]

Where is Dean Holden? Hasn't he been out of job since 2015? I know he managed Oldham for a few months, but where has he been since?

[BoltonBoy80 33]

Assistant at Bristol city

 

[DomRepWanderer 171]

Strangely there is no betting market for next manager, maybe there is but I can't find one.

[Pricey 35]

Would he want to leave a stable championship club though. Folk will be wary of us for a while

[SilentBob 17]

14 minutes ago, Hoppy510 said:

Hopefully that's not rhyming slang.

Dean Holden would be my choice too but it all depends on whether he's ready for a move back. If he's up for it he's probably been around enough now to do a decent job.

Fortunately not, and yeah, it'd all depend on whether he fancies the step up too. Even though it could end up being a write off season, I don't think anyone wants to see another Sammy Lee type come in. 

Just think out of the names mentioned, the set up he's been involved in looks best overall, and you'd hope he's been learning from that.

[Flannel Truscott 41]

Expect this to be quick, all but done already. They'll not be writing the job ad to pop in next week's classifieds. 

[Farnywhite 62]

If it’s Nolan would be better if he may be had an experienced number 2 with him some old head might work well . There was talk of a director of football role being made when FV first came on the scene think it was warburton now at QPR mentioned 

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[Rudy 857]

I’d be happy with Nolan or Keith Hill in this division or lower, the structure in place is going to be equally if not more important going forward though.

[Kane57 154]

Nolan, Hill or Sol Campbell would suit me. Don't really care. Treat this season as preparation for next. 

[sleepingindian 25]

would nolan and keith hill not work together with nolan as assistant. just thinking maybe nolan needs a bit more xp i dont personally think we will stay up but id like to think we go for the best men and give it a good go.and hope

 

[DirtySanchez 141]

1 hour ago, Farnywhite said:

If it’s Nolan would be better if he may be had an experienced number 2 with him some old head might work well . There was talk of a director of football role being made when FV first came on the scene think it was warburton now at QPR mentioned 

Who did he have at orient and Notts county?

[Burndens Bogs 467]

We've only had about 4 really decent managers  in nearly 50 years imo.

Armfield

Greaves

Rioch

Allardyce

Maybe sling Toddy into the mix.

[Cheese 813]

4 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said:

We've only had about 4 really decent managers  in nearly 50 years imo.

Armfield

Greaves

Rioch

Allardyce

Maybe sling Toddy into the mix.

Maybe I'm being too sentimental, but I think Parky deserves an honorary mention in that list, even if it's just for his dedication and professionalism under the worst possible circumstances. 

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[Ros Coe 31]

3 hours ago, bwfcfan5 said:

Isn't it the perfect time? We're going down so a year to build a team for next season and find your feet.

I'd argue its the perfect time for a younger manager - no pressure, no expectancy and a group of fans who are united again and not looking to criticize.

Agree 👍

[Burndens Bogs 467]

3 minutes ago, Cheese said:

Maybe I'm being too sentimental, but I think Parky deserves an honorary mention in that list, even if it's just for his dedication and professionalism under the worst possible circumstances. 

Really decent bloke yes, but a really decent manager?

[DavidLeesMullet 10]

4 minutes ago, Cheese said:

Maybe I'm being too sentimental, but I think Parky deserves an honorary mention in that list, even if it's just for his dedication and professionalism under the worst possible circumstances. 

Maybe a honorary mention for Phil Neal?, he did help rebuild the team, brought some good players in and got us out the 4th division. 

[Burndens Bogs 467]

2 minutes ago, DavidLeesMullet said:

Maybe a honorary mention for Phil Neal?, he did help rebuild the team, brought some good players in and got us out the 4th division. 

Phil Neal goes in as second sub, behind Toddy  

[Cheese 813]

7 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said:

Really decent bloke yes, but a really decent manager?

We'll never know what he could have done in better circumstances. He was basically working with his hands tied behind his back for most of his time here. The fact he stuck with it for so long elevates him in my opinion. As I said, I'm probably being too sentimental. It's been an emotional few days.

[Burndens Bogs 467]

7 minutes ago, Cheese said:

We'll never know what he could have done in better circumstances. He was basically working with his hands tied behind his back for most of his time here. The fact he stuck with it for so long elevates him in my opinion. As I said, I'm probably being too sentimental. It's been an emotional few days.

True. Even  Rioch and Allardyce would have struggled under Sweatys ownership.

[Keayedwhite10 0]

3 hours ago, Belgrade Wander said:

I love Nolan, but I'd go with Keith Hill this time, he's got a lot of experience at this level

You can't really go with a young, unproven manager when you've got no squad and -11 pts

Of course you can. Why you think a proven manager would doo any better with no money? We got fuck all to lose any up and coming will be ok with me.

[Ros Coe 31]

23 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said:

We've only had about 4 really decent managers  in nearly 50 years imo.

Armfield

Greaves

Rioch

Allardyce

Maybe sling Toddy into the mix.

Yes, I think you’re right with that list, but what order would you put them?

1, Sam - he achieved success at the highest level.

2, Rioch - 3 fantastic years, brilliant football, such a shame he didn’t stay and carry it on in the prem.

3, Greaves - superb football at div 2 level but struggled in div 1.

4, Todd - justified inclusion for the ‘record’ season alone & superb football.

5, Armfield - good football but never managed us above div 3.

 

 

[boltondiver 1,282]

2 minutes ago, Ros Coe said:

Yes, I think you’re right with that list, but what order would you put them?

1, Sam - he achieved success at the highest level.

2, Rioch - 3 fantastic years, brilliant football, such a shame he didn’t stay and carry it on in the prem.

3, Greaves - superb football at div 2 level but struggled in div 1.

4, Todd - justified inclusion for the ‘record’ season alone & superb football.

5, Armfield - good football but never managed us above div 3. Didn't he have a season?

 

 

 

[bwfcfan5 486]

36 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said:

Really decent bloke yes, but a really decent manager?

He was in my view. Promotion and championship survival under those conditions I think was exceptional. 

[Burndens Bogs 467]

3 minutes ago, Ros Coe said:

Yes, I think you’re right with that list, but what order would you put them?

1, Sam - he achieved success at the highest level.

2, Rioch - 3 fantastic years, brilliant football, such a shame he didn’t stay and carry it on in the prem.

3, Greaves - superb football at div 2 level but struggled in div 1.

4, Todd - justified inclusion for the ‘record’ season alone & superb football.

5, Armfield - good football but never managed us above div 3.

 

 

Yeh i'd go along with that. I just put them in chronological order.