Martin Allen (again)

[DMR]

I'm rapidly coming round to this prospect actually- I bet he wouldn't take any shit of them above.

Mad Dog for Swindon  

(I still feel a bit sick for saying that but I'll get there)

[Chubbs]

I'd rather eat my own feaces.

[random_five]

I'd rather drink a bottle of tippex and then eat Chubbs' faecal matter.

[Peter Venkman]

The more I read his comments the more I truly want Nijholt, I want someone who has a passion for the club.

And hes cheap!

Quote -

He said: "I have always said I would love to return to English football, especially Swindon Town, and that has not changed in fact the desire has probably grown stronger.

"Going back for that match in the summer was a brilliant occasion and just reminded me why I loved the place so much. The fans are great and the club deserves a good future.

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The Advertiser understands Nijholt would only be seeking a fraction of the £250,000-a-year salary afforded to Sturrock, an attractive prospect to a club in financial woes.

He added: "I think my football mentality actually suits the English game more than it does in Holland.

"The game is very competitive in England and I was like that as a player. I believe you need to battle but also play good football.

"My wife and young daughter Maxine loved Swindon before and I think we would all welcome a return.

"If Swindon are interested in me, I am interested in them."

Unquote.

We could do a lot worse.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

I'm rapidly coming round to this prospect actually- I bet he wouldn't take any shit of them above.

Mad Dog for Swindon  

(I still feel a bit sick for saying that but I'll get there)

He did amazingly well at Brentford, especially when you look at what they've done since he left. He also did a reasonable job at Franchise as far as I can tell and compensation would not be an issue.

I know a lot of people don't like him but why exactly? Is it because he rants and raves a bit on the touch line? Have I missed something? At the end of the day, if we're winning on the pitch I don't suppose anyone will care what he does.

Having said that, Nijholt would be my personal choice. I liked the idea last time around as well. We could do a lot worse than Allen though.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

And hes cheap!

Which is of course MASSIVELY in Nijholt's favour!

[kevjoycreed]

Painfull as it is to agree with, I also think he would be a pretty good choice.
At least the team would be made to show some passion and fight for the shirt, no more half hearted displays from Roberts or Zaboub, no more backing off players in the mid field every body would be made to die for the club or sold off for players who will.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

I think the fans worshipped him at Brentford didn't they? I don't know how popular he was at MK.

[RobertT]

Nijholt over Allen every time.  I'd give Allen a bout 2 months if the takeover didn't happen before he'd be off.  He doesn't seem the sort to get cosy with bosses for the sake of it, a bit like Newell in that respect.

Nijholt has a good coaching record but would be a bit of a risk because he'd be putting his STFC past record on the line.

[fjortoft]

As much as it pains me to say it, Mad Dog has a pretty good record at this level and his teams are always difficult to beat.

[Peter Venkman]

I think that Mr Fitton will have a huge say in who he appoints (if indeed the takeover ever happens obviously but lets err on the side of optimism for a bit).

If Fitton interviews the candidates....he will pick someone who probably has experience as a manager..dealing with finances etc...rules out Taylor (who I still worship as a hero).

He will pick someone who probably wont cost an arm and a leg in salary......Allen or Cotterill?

Someone used to working to tight budgets as Fitton said he wants the club run like a business....surely the only candidate so far that fulfills all the above is Nijhot.

Appointing an ex fans favourite and ex player would help win the fans over to his side too possibly?

Though this is all hypothetical based on if the takeover does not fail...I feel it may be the way it proceeds.

Even though I do not feel Nijholt is the best available manager I think he is the leading candidate so far mentioned.

[OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR]

I'd give Allen a bout 2 months if the takeover didn't happen before he'd be off.

But it can't go on for two more months can it? If it did, we'd be playing next seaon in the Cherry Red Records Hellenic League Division 3 wouldn't we?

[Matchworn Shirts]

I'm rapidly coming round to this prospect actually- I bet he wouldn't take any shit of them above.

Mad Dog for Swindon  

(I still feel a bit sick for saying that but I'll get there)

I know what you mean, I thinking the same yesterday. For sure he wouldn't have the lack of effort from our players.

[fatbury]

I think hed be ok .... as long as we get rid of the board!

[Invincible]

For me it has to be Martin Allen.  He's got the experience and obviously knows football at our level.  

Why don't people like him?   I don't get it!    He may not be the most loyal manager, but as we all know, who is at our level of football.  

Ex-swindon legends don't neccessarily make good managers.  We need experience and a proven track record.