Mounts Kipper Posted October 13, 2014 Author Posted October 13, 2014 The appointments of Coyle and Freedman were very much applauded by the majority of fans at the time. Not all. Quote
Cheese Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Not all. No, that's why I said "majority". They were still both "fan-pleasing" appointments though... Quote
land_and_sea Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Yes. This is the most exciting time for the Wanderers since big Sam. COYWM!!!!!!!! Quote
Cheese Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Yes. This is the most exciting time for the Wanderers since big Sam. COYWM!!!!!!!! Agreed. It feels like the start of a new era, and he's only took one training session. Something just fits. Quote
Breightmet Boy Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Everyone's spunking without a ball being kicked, I'm gonna sit on the fence and fingers crossed your all right, but I'm not gonna get giddy just yet. I didn't want him, Hughton was my choice with Gartside saying he wanted a manager with championship experience, that's why I was shocked, he's untested and doesn't have the knowledge that Hughton has. For me he is one huge gamble by Gartside, huge. Quote
Piemon Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/steven-beacom/neil-lennon-for-wigan-dont-be-ridiculous-hes-so-much-bigger-than-that-29811599.html found this old headline Quote
Juan.Kerr Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 The appointments of Coyle and Freedman were very much applauded by the majority of fans at the time. I don't know about very much applauded. Applauded yes, but with the underlying feeling that we had done it "on the cheap" in terms of ambition, not money and were just hoping for the best. In Lennons case my feeling is that we have pushed the boat out and finally realised that it's shit or bust now. I really think we are on the up again now and it's the best appointment since FSA. Quote
Cheese Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Everyone's spunking without a ball being kicked, I'm gonna sit on the fence and fingers crossed your all right, but I'm not gonna get giddy just yet. I didn't want him, Hughton was my choice with Gartside saying he wanted a manager with championship experience, that's why I was shocked, he's untested and doesn't have the knowledge that Hughton has. For me he is one huge gamble by Gartside, huge. You're right of course, but it's hard not to get carried away after the dismal performances of late. Positivity is what we need at the moment though, so I'll be backing Neil Lennon as though he's the new messiah. Quote
Ands1 Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) Everyone's spunking without a ball being kicked, I'm gonna sit on the fence and fingers crossed your all right, but I'm not gonna get giddy just yet. I didn't want him, Hughton was my choice with Gartside saying he wanted a manager with championship experience, that's why I was shocked, he's untested and doesn't have the knowledge that Hughton has. For me he is one huge gamble by Gartside, huge. Lennon said he wanted the job & just had to convince phil & Mr Davies, Yeh he's no championship experience but maybe he's got something in his locker to persuade them that the others haven't got Edited October 13, 2014 by Ands1 Quote
Cheese Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 I don't know about very much applauded. Applauded yes, but with the underlying feeling that we had done it "on the cheap" in terms of ambition, not money and were just hoping for the best. In Lennons case my feeling is that we have pushed the boat out and finally realised that it's shit or bust now. I really think we are on the up again now and it's the best appointment since FSA. Your final sentence is all that matters. COYWM. Quote
anewman Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 It was the werthers lot who lick gartsides arsehole who applauded the last two muppets. Those who know football were dead against it Quote
Guest pansyroadwhite Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 i have only one thing to add to this interesting debate, Neil lennons super white army!!! Quote
Mounts Kipper Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/columnists/steven-beacom/neil-lennon-for-wigan-dont-be-ridiculous-hes-so-much-bigger-than-that-29811599.html found this old headline That should be photocopied s thousand times and put up in every pub in Wigan. ???? Quote
wiggy Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Anyone who isn't excited about this appointment should probably give up with football completely. No-one is saying that it's definitely going to work out but it will make a nice change to look forward to watching our team again! Quote
Big E Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Everyone's spunking without a ball being kicked, I'm gonna sit on the fence and fingers crossed your all right, but I'm not gonna get giddy just yet. I didn't want him, Hughton was my choice with Gartside saying he wanted a manager with championship experience, that's why I was shocked, he's untested and doesn't have the knowledge that Hughton has. For me he is one huge gamble by Gartside, huge. Thinly veiled i am rangers not celtic Quote
SnoopJohnnyJohn Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 It was the werthers lot who lick gartsides arsehole who applauded the last two muppets. Those who know football were dead against it Oh come on Jay, you know better than that. Both appointments, at the time, looked like the right choices. Hindsight is always 20/20. Quote
Mounts Kipper Posted October 14, 2014 Author Posted October 14, 2014 Oh come on Jay, you know better than that. Both appointments, at the time, looked like the right choices. Hindsight is always 20/20. Coyle possibly, but Freedman was never right not on the first day and not on the last and nearly every day in between. Bad choice. Quote
Plums Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) He sounds like the real deal, and as I said before the effect it's having on Bolton fans in general means it's already successful in a way. Only one small issue in that we have a shit team without a real strike force. Sorry to put a negative on that! Maybe it's a quick realism check instead. This man is bound to improve then initially, but we've a good way to go until he can correct some of the structural errors in our team. Patience is required in a big way. Edited October 14, 2014 by Plums Quote
only1swanny Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Oh come on Jay, you know better than that. Both appointments, at the time, looked like the right choices. Hindsight is always 20/20. Freedman was very underwhelming.. Considering who was available at the time. Quote
famouswanderer Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Freedman was very underwhelming.. Considering who was available at the time. Ole Gunnar? Quote
burndenpaddock Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 “I came from a great club with a great history at Celtic and I’ve walked into another one here,” he said. “Everyone is hurting here. I just see Bolton now – my whole focus, my whole life – I will live, breathe and drink Bolton now." Love it. Just like all of us... Dougie was always quick to point out that he had a life outside of football and that he could switch off when he left the stadium. This bloke won't and that's what makes me think he's going to be a huge success, he's the type of manager we've been desperately looking for since Allardyce. Quote
jazza Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 I've not had a chance to read the thread at all yet but my view is he is a superb choice and the only reason I could see for not wanting him is bigotry. Quote
Guest Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 “I came from a great club with a great history at Celtic and I’ve walked into another one here,” he said. “Everyone is hurting here. I just see Bolton now – my whole focus, my whole life – I will live, breathe and drink Bolton now." I hope that's true He'll be gone on to better things in 18 months if it is! Quote
Casino Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Everyone's spunking without a ball being kicked, I'm gonna sit on the fence and fingers crossed your all right, but I'm not gonna get giddy just yet. I didn't want him, Hughton was my choice with Gartside saying he wanted a manager with championship experience, that's why I was shocked, he's untested and doesn't have the knowledge that Hughton has. For me he is one huge gamble by Gartside, huge. i'm finsished with bolton never been so let down that was only 2 days ago you'll be wearing green n white by friday, fffs Quote
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