snowball Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, boltondiver said: Where in Bolton is he from? Went Canon Slade in my year. Not sure where from there. Flitcroft went Turton i think Quote
wakey Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, boltondiver said: Where in Bolton is he from? Not sure but he went to Canon Slade. Lives on Bradshaw Road now apparently. Quote
ProfessorWoland Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Good choice. Delighted they've moved quickly and decisively. Quote
boltondirtbag Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 David went to Turton as has been said . keith has a look of traf about him ?? Quote
Burndens Bogs Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 “Keeef Hills super white army” has a nice ring to it. We’re heading lower leagues, then we’re heading back up. Looking forward to it TBH. Quote
BWFC_LOVE Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 I feel exactly the same as I did when Allardyce got appointed. I was only 10 and had no idea who he was, despite knowing he played for us and had done a good job elsewhere. I was gutted that Phil Brown didn’t get the job after a good caretaker record. However I was cautiously optimistic. Gutted Nolan didn’t get it, yet I’m cautiously optimistic again. Another step towards solidarity and rebuilding. Excited for the next chapter. Quote
MancWanderer Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Not the slightest bit unhappy about this We are now officially back COYWM!!!! Quote
paulhanley Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 I think this is the correct appointment for our current situation and the high likelihood of League 2 next season. It feels like the right fit with what seems like the homespun approach of Football Ventures. Hill won't have had fortunes to spend, he'll know how to scout lower leagues for good players, he knows the League 1 and League 2 scene very well, he plays good football and he's twice had a promotion from League 2. I hope everyone will be patient with them. We need to build slowly towards next Summer when we can seriously start building a club with momentum again. Might change the signings strategy over the next 48 hours if any of Hill's former players/favourites are out of contract or otherwise available. Quote
dave2980 Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Hill or Nobby for me. I'm happy with the choice COYFWM! Quote
hughmungus Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Not sure but probably the best we could have got in our current position. Quote
Walkden White Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Very happy with Hill and Flitcroft. Living in Rochdale now seen them quite a few times when he was in charge. Tries to play it on the deck and will get players going out knowing exactly what's expected of them. Might even get a tune out out Buckley again if he gets signed. Quote
Guest Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 When you think some very quick decisions need taking on Monday re who to sign on loan etc it’s probably right that someone with experience is taking them. Quote
barrycowdrill Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Just now, bwfcfan5 said: When you think some very quick decisions need taking on Monday re who to sign on loan etc it’s probably right that someone with experience is taking them. 11 are done allegedly Quote
DomRepWanderer Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Will he have them running up Rivi with rucksacks full of bricks? Quote
Guest Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Just now, barrycowdrill said: 11 are done allegedly We had about that number ready to sign before season. Not sure how many of those are still there now. Surely Hill will want a say? Quote
barrycowdrill Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Just now, bwfcfan5 said: We had about that number ready to sign before season. Not sure how many of those are still there now. Surely Hill will want a say? Who knows but again that’s come from Flitcroft today so they’re obviously aware we will only see in time if Hill is happy with them all Quote
burnden Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, barrycowdrill said: 11 are done allegedly Not his choices then... Quote
Lt. Aldo Raine Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) On paper, a sensible appointment. Definitely “old-school” in his managerial approach but has a decent record in the lower leagues, will have plenty of contacts and knowledge about players at this level, and has a reputation for playing a pleasing style of football. My only concern is that when poor results put him under pressure at Rochdale, he was prone to publicly criticising supporters. If pressure can do that to him there, then it certainly can here, and I hope he's learned and is ready to deal with that. However, now that he's in he obviously has my full support and I wish him well. There will definitely be a couple more familiar accents around the place. Edited August 31, 2019 by Lt. Aldo Raine Quote
Guest Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Just now, burnden said: Not his choices then... He might have been working behind the scenes for a while? Quote
Guest Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, barrycowdrill said: Who knows but again that’s come from Flitcroft today so they’re obviously aware we will only see in time if Hill is happy with them all If it’s come from Flitcroft I assume Hill has ok’d it. Think we’ve only got 12 spots in the squad limit. Quote
Kane57 Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 7 minutes ago, barrycowdrill said: 11 are done allegedly Hill did sign Clough.... Quote
burnden Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Any idea how long they are contracted for? Quote
DomRepWanderer Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 1 minute ago, burnden said: Any idea how long they are contracted for? Sensible deal would be to end of season. Quote
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