Johnnyrotten Posted February 13 Posted February 13 11 hours ago, Rival Son said: People said that about Ferguson in 2013! Fair point. I'll rephrase it, City will be competing in the top 3 post-Pep as long as they don't replace him with Moyes, Solskjaer, Ralf Rangnick, Ten Haag, Van Nistelrooy or Amorim. Quote
Dr. Feelgood Posted February 13 Posted February 13 22 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said: Fair point. I'll rephrase it, City will be competing in the top 3 post-Pep as long as they don't replace him with Moyes, Solskjaer, Ralf Rangnick, Ten Haag, Van Nistelrooy or Amorim. Or Evatt. Don't forget Evatt. Quote
Johnnyrotten Posted February 13 Posted February 13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyz2lnd5j1o Blackburn borrowing Northern Ireland's manager for a bit Quote
Traf Posted February 13 Posted February 13 4 hours ago, Johnnyrotten said: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyz2lnd5j1o Blackburn borrowing Northern Ireland's manager for a bit Good. he's shit. Quote
TrickyTrotter Posted February 13 Posted February 13 38% win record in his 3 years at Stoke. Schumy only got 9 months at Stoke and still managed over 40%. Quote
Johnnyrotten Posted February 13 Posted February 13 1 hour ago, TrickyTrotter said: 38% win record in his 3 years at Stoke. Schumy only got 9 months at Stoke and still managed over 40%. Win percentages always get quoted, its weird that draws don't seem to count! Or losses. O'Neill lost 37% of his matches, so was unbeaten in 63%. SS lost 41% of his games at Stoke, only unbeaten in 59%. Who did best? Its all a bit Evatt-esque to quote win ratios, we all know that can mean little. And O'Neill took over Stoke with them bottom of the league in November, and finished 15th. Not saying he's a great manager but it just shows how stats can be used for or against a manager. Also done great with Northern Ireland FWIW although nobody should compare managing a country with managing a club. Quote
Mounts Kipper Posted February 14 Posted February 14 (edited) Just now, Farnywhite said: Gary Caldwell leaving Exeter back to Wigan Silly guy… poisoned chalice they’re fucked. Edited February 14 by Mounts Kipper Quote
ianofcleveleys Posted February 15 Posted February 15 On 13/02/2026 at 22:50, Johnnyrotten said: Also done great with Northern Ireland FWIW although nobody should compare managing a country with managing a club. What it does show, for me, is a bit of that ability to get a less well resourced outfit to produce results beyond its station. Also good at working with young players, that NI squad has a fair amount of youth about it. He's assembled quite a strong looking coaching team with Phil Jones, Steven Davis and Damien Johnson who was already there Quote
paulhanley Posted February 15 Posted February 15 (edited) 17 hours ago, Farnywhite said: Gary Caldwell leaving Exeter back to Wigan Charged with a job the opposite of a plumber - to prevent the turd from flushing. Edited February 15 by paulhanley Quote
waffer cup 07 Posted February 16 Posted February 16 12 minutes ago, jmjhb said: Well at least he's got a proven record of taking Wigan down before. Quote
onefinfrandsen Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Just seen his leaving video at Exeter, does seem like a decent bloke. Quote
Johnnyrotten Posted February 16 Posted February 16 31 minutes ago, onefinfrandsen said: Just seen his leaving video at Exeter, does seem like a decent bloke. Yes he's a class act. Wigan have a habit of getting likeable characters as managers - Ryan Lowe was an exception! Thinking more of Leam Richardson and Mahoney recently. Hopefully they get some new manager bounce - first 2 games Wed and Sat are Luton and Stockport, but I'm not holding my breath. Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Fair point about the next two games. Just a draw against Luton though. Can have all three against Stockport. Quote
Johnnyrotten Posted February 16 Posted February 16 A random point but noticing that Caldwell is back for his 2nd spell, and Richardson did the same, a quick look at Wigan's managers last few decades, its wierd how many have gone back, at least 7. Are they just a bit lazy/short sighted/tinpot? Ian McNeil (later Rioch's assistant), Bryan Hamilton, Ray Mathias, Graham Barrow, Steve Bruce, Richardson, Caldwell all managed at least twice, and not just for a few games like Jimmy Phillips did for us. Hopefully Coyle's turn next. Quote
Farnywhite Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Can only be to get back up north not if Wigan are a bigger club Quote
boltonboris Posted February 16 Posted February 16 As already mentioned Exeter have a tiny budget. They're fan owned and really struggle to generate income. Wigan even being on their uppers, will pay him at least double and they do have a much higher ceiling. At this level more than any, contracts are short, job security is limited, so it's all about the money. Location also helps, but he won't be leaving for the same contract Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 16 Posted February 16 6 minutes ago, boltonboris said: As already mentioned Exeter have a tiny budget. They're fan owned and really struggle to generate income. Wigan even being on their uppers, will pay him at least double and they do have a much higher ceiling. At this level more than any, contracts are short, job security is limited, so it's all about the money. Location also helps, but he won't be leaving for the same contract Which is losing the most money though? Quote
jmjhb Posted February 16 Posted February 16 It is a sideways move, but his family are still up here. Quote
Tonge moor green jacket Posted February 16 Posted February 16 39 minutes ago, jmjhb said: It is a sideways move, but his family are still up here. May end up a downwards move. Quote
Traf Posted February 16 Posted February 16 3 hours ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: May end up a downwards move. Fingers crossed. Quote
onefinfrandsen Posted February 18 Posted February 18 15 minutes ago, Rizlar said: Peter Atherton in at Wigan as first team coach Unfortunately I think they may have got there act together. Quote
batton carrier Posted February 18 Posted February 18 On 16/02/2026 at 18:00, Tonge moor green jacket said: May end up a downwards move. Hope so . Double done over them just need them to get relegated now and us to go up and that will be an almost perfect way to exit league 1 for both clubs Quote
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