kent_white Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Maybe it's just a really shit April Fool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famouswanderer Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I read that section of his book whilst browsing the sports section in WH smiths at Manchester Airport. It was a Neville brothers diary type thing. Chapter was Bolton away. First game at reebok against them. He said the Munich stuff already started before they even got off the coach and it carried on all the way through the game. He said we were a sick set of supporters and hated any time we played them as the abuse was so vile. Or something like that haha Absolutely fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wanderer Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I'm pretty certain a new manager won't be announced until the summer. I'm also pretty certain it will be suntan Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitePrice Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 http://www.themag.co.uk/2015/12/john-carver-linkedin-profile-is-comedy-gold/ The comments underneath aren't too encouraging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter HomerJay Posted April 2, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted April 2, 2016 Jimmy with Reid as assistant for immediate future will do me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRepWanderer Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Gary Caldwell evens favourite with skybet, that came from leftfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Gary Caldwell evens favourite with skybet, that came from leftfield.One person's probably had a bet He's not even listed on BetVic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent_white Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Gary Caldwell evens favourite with skybet, that came from leftfield. By virtue of that crap April Fool's on Burnden Aces which began as John Carver and then got changed to Gary Caldwell at about half 9. The thing is with April Fool's - they're supposed to be wildly implausible, thereby making you look 'a fool' when you fall for it. Both Carver and Caldwell are sadly plausible. If they'd said Mourhino or something that would be different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveTheRave Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Carver has applied for the Villa job. Bet Villa fans are happy about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan.m Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I know this won't happen but I'm posting it anyway. Genuinely dont want Phillips to get the job on the basis that he's been an absolute servant to the club. I'd hate to see him leave under a sacking situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 I know this won't happen but I'm posting it anyway. Genuinely dont want Phillips to get the job on the basis that he's been an absolute servant to the club. I'd hate to see him leave under a sacking situation. I'm led to believe he doesn't want it for that very reason I was in a pub up in the ribble valley and was suprised to see Wanderers stuff on the wall, turns out its JP's brothers place The lad who served us said JP didn't fancy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Fudge Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Phil Brown with Julian Darby as assistant manager. McGinlay as Chief Scout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerFan Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Would be happy with Browny and Jules. McGinlay as chief scout? Not for me Fudge. It's a key position and bad recruitment is the main reason we are in the mire. Only time McGinlay has done that was for Coyle at that place past Howfen. He certainly likes touting himself for a role on't radio though. Loved him as player but no room for sentiment in our current plight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piemon Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Anyone but Phillips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DomRepWanderer Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Phil Brown with Julian Darby as assistant manager. McGinlay as Chief Scout. Heard Browns interview on't radio, he's got some talented scouts in his armoury, well he says so , maybe they could dig up gold, our only hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerFan Posted April 2, 2016 Share Posted April 2, 2016 Heard Browns interview on't radio, he's got some talented scouts in his armoury, well he says so , maybe they could dig up gold, our only hope. Years ago I worked with a Scottish lady who was related to Ian McNeill. We could do with his modern day equivalent now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Ratwhite Posted April 3, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Unheard yesterday that Carver has had a "chat" about the job. When NL, DF, OC were appointed think the majority were happy. Megson was hated before he started but has been the most successful of the last batch. Carver has that Megson feel about it, no association with the club, no one really likes the "feel" of it. Maybe it's what we need. PS fwiw, I don't really want to see Brown or Phillips in charge Edited April 3, 2016 by Ratwhite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Spider Posted April 3, 2016 Site Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Unheard yesterday that Carver has had a "chat" about the job. When NL, DF, OC were appointed think the majority were happy. Megson was hated before he started but has been the most successful of the last batch. Carver has that Megson feel about it, no association with the club, no one really likes the "feel" of it. Maybe it's what we need. PS fwiw, I don't really want to see Brown or Phillips in charge Agreed. We need a right bastard but also someone we don't feel we have to like from the off. Don't know who the Northampton manager is but I'd go and get him - he's worked miracles there and I think we'd still have the appeal to drag him to us. Edit - Chris Wilder. His record looks good for the lower leagues. Edited April 3, 2016 by Spider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondi Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Phil Brown with Julian Darby as assistant manager. McGinlay as Chief Scout. If Brownie does come, I reckon he would bring in his chief scout at Southend, Bob Shaw, they have worked together for many years. http://www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/blues/10464381.Southend_United_set_to_sign_Bob_Shaw_for_scout_job/ Edited April 3, 2016 by Blondi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Agreed. We need a right bastard but also someone we don't feel we have to like from the off. Don't know who the Northampton manager is but I'd go and get him - he's worked miracles there and I think we'd still have the appeal to drag him to us. Edit - Chris Wilder. His record looks good for the lower leagues. I don't think we need a right bastard we need a manager who can man manage, put arm round them if needed and strong when needed. I think Browny can do that, we also need strong discipline and work ethic. I'm happy with Browny and he'll get the time needed to begin what will be a long haul back. Edited April 3, 2016 by Mounts Kipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 McGinlay as Chief Scout. Why? On what basis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birch-chorley Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Do we think any manager brought in would be given the opportunity to bring in their own scout? I was assuming Deano and Anderson will be doing all the recruitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules_darby Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Saying we need a right bastard is as ridiculous as only coveting Managers that have some sort of connection with the club, with some whimsical view that somehow this makes them better. We need a good man Manager; they can be both bastards and put the arm around (when the time is appropriate either way)...this isn't Carver; he's just a great coach. But we also need decent Tactics, coaching and a Decent recruitment policy / network in the bargain basement. For me the icing on top would be a "progressive" Manager....but maybe that needs to be the appointment after this one? Edited April 3, 2016 by jules_darby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mounts Kipper Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 I'd only give a contract to new manager for maximum of 2 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Fudge Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Why? On what basis? Ex player who does a bit of training at gym with my brother. He knows all 3 and told our kid this is the team that is being sounded out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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