...and so it begins.

The lunatics are out in force already.

Sean Dyche or John McGinlay my favourites so far

 

 

3 hours ago, Mantra said:

He wouldn’t be my first choice as I agree that we and football have moved on. 

Doubt BSA could cut it at Premier League level anymore but for 6 months in League One I’m sure he would get this team fighting for promotion again just as capably as Schumacher or anyone else. (Probably just for twice the price!)

For the remainder of the season, we  need a leader to come in, instil confidence back into the players and get them back to basics.

The fans will be 100% behind whoever gets the job, as lost hope returns and we have a second chance at making this season a success. COYW

 

I think JD did a pretty impressive version of being a leader  and instilling confidence into the players and got them back to basics so who needs Sam?

with a game tomorrow that JD is in charge of, and travelling down to Reading Friday, unless someone is announced and ready to go Weds morning then looks likely JD will be prepping for and maybe even taking charge Saturday as well

at least no midweek game next week, so if surely we have somone in and ready to go Sun/Mon they have a full week to go at it before their first game

I would have expected an announcement today. Could still happen I guess.

Pretty clear Jules, as they call him, will get his second game in charge ... at home this time ! 

7 minutes ago, Zico said:

with a game tomorrow that JD is in charge of, and travelling down to Reading Friday, unless someone is announced and ready to go Weds morning then looks likely JD will be prepping for and maybe even taking charge Saturday as well

at least no midweek game next week, so if surely we have somone in and ready to go Sun/Mon they have a full week to go at it before their first game

Thing is, the transfer window closes next Monday and I'd expect the new manager to make at least 1 signing of his own

If Rob Page is 2nd fav, we are fooked.

5 minutes ago, Horwich said:

If Rob Page is 2nd fav, we are fooked.

Put a quid on a few of the others, and he won't be. Sorted.

I'm thinking about having a flutter on Evatt just to really throw the cat amongst the pigeons

28 minutes ago, TroySwoosh said:

Thing is, the transfer window closes next Monday and I'd expect the new manager to make at least 1 signing of his own

good point

really hoping for an announcment tomorrow with new guy starting Wednesday with 2 days training to get to know what he's got

5 hours ago, CambridgeBWFC said:

Schumacher was confirmed,  they had a fax and everything,  but he came on here to look at some fans opinions and could decipher Masi51's ramblings so cancelled his contract 

He’ll still be reading yesterday’s. I know I am.

25 minutes ago, Horwich said:

If Rob Page is 2nd fav, we are fooked.

What's Giggs up to at the moment ?

2 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

What's Giggs up to at the moment ?

He’ll be shagging someone somewhere.

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

The former has been hanging around at the bottom of the list fir some time. 

Another I’m having to google.

1 hour ago, TroySwoosh said:

Thing is, the transfer window closes next Monday and I'd expect the new manager to make at least 1 signing of his own

It's a really important appointment to make and I'd rather we go with what we've got and take the time to make sure we've got the right man than risk rushing an appointment just to give the new manager an opportunity to make a signing or two

Although, if it were me, I'd have probably already offered it to Schumacher

Have to say, not thinking about the next cab off the rank until the previous one has gone is admirable in your personal life but abysmal in business - hope the next manager isn't treated like a member of the family but as a key employee.

I think the field has enough decent names in it for us to decide over the next 2-3 days rather make Julian a longer term caretaker.

I'm glad Schumacher is still the frontrunner in the betting and to my mind he's the outstanding candidate. He's a course and distance runner re convincing automatic promotion from League 1 who will be hungry for success. He lost his last job through no fault of his own at a place where the manager's job is treated like the proverbial hot potato.

Robbie Fowler, no thanks, no track record. That'd be like Argyle and Birmingham appointing Rooney.

Rob Page has too slim a body of work at club level. That'd be a big gamble. 

Des Buckingham has the promotion (like Schumacher) and the youth/hunger (ditto) but there's the chance his success was a flash in the plan as it was achieved in a very short space of time having finished 6th in the play offs. 

Gary O'Neil. I'm more warm to that idea because he seems a solid type and showed his character when he was with us as a player. However he must have such little knowledge of League 1 or even the Championship compared to others. 

To my eyes Schumacher is not just the best fit but as good a fit as we could hope for . I hope that's Sharon's ultimate choice.

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55 minutes ago, FrancisFogarty said:

He’ll be shagging someones WIFE  somewhere.

 

2 hours ago, VividDreamer said:

Rob Page is an interesting new name. Most successful Welsh manager ever 

Did he win back to back games or summat? 😀

My mate who is a Preston fan said lowe plays like evatt,, lots of short balls, possession based. So him, fowler or des are a no from me... We cant give des too much credit imo anyone would of beat us at wembley that day. 

1 hour ago, FrancisFogarty said:

He’ll be shagging someone somewhere.

Normally his brothers wife!

Schumacher is the clear favourite:

I'm sure he'd be decent, but having fled from Genie's lot to pastures dirtier in the potteries, is he inclined to do it again if successful with us?

6 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Schumacher is the clear favourite:

I'm sure he'd be decent, but having fled from Genie's lot to pastures dirtier in the potteries, is he inclined to do it again if successful with us?

Hopefully we get to find out 

6 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Schumacher is the clear favourite:

I'm sure he'd be decent, but having fled from Genie's lot to pastures dirtier in the potteries, is he inclined to do it again if successful with us?

If he gets us up, so be it. 
 

A Championship BWFC is an easier sell as well as being able to recruit a better standard of manager if your in a higher division. 
 

 

16 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Schumacher is the clear favourite:

I'm sure he'd be decent, but having fled from Genie's lot to pastures dirtier in the potteries, is he inclined to do it again if successful with us?

no

we’re bigger than the clubs mentioned 

I reckon he will be introduced before the game tomorrow.