The new, new manager thread.

[Peter Venkman]

I wish Matt Taylor luck, I would imagine he would want to play more football than we have seen but I doubt he'll completely overhaul the squad and keep things fairly similar. Power will need to act quickly to instill some semblance of normality, few managers out of work, Slade (no), Phil Brown (perhaps), Uwe Rosler (yes) and some rookie managers looking for work, Lampard, Bellamy and Sol Campbell (probably no to all at this juncture).

MT could well do well he has experience at the top level and seems to know the game from his interviews I have heard when he signed for us when he did say he was taking his coaching badges.

Of the "usual suspects" that are linked I would say no to Brown and Slade, I wouldn't mind Holt or possibly Bellamy at a push. Lampard is about to join Chelseas coaching team with a view to eventually becoming manager there so hes probably out of the running.

Adi Viveash is till without a job after doing well with Chelsea but doesn't have the "appeal" of some others of that level of experience.

Also the linking of Gary Holt is interesting to me, did quite well at Falkirk in the Jock Premier for Falkirk for 14 months with a win ratio of 48% from 52 games, before being poached by Norwich to become their assistant manager, heavily linked to Grimsby. Was also academy manager at Norwich before joining Falkirk.

TBH I think I would like to see what Matty Taylor can bring to the plate before making a decision though if I was Power.

[pauld]

Ah, thanks (and you too Reg). As mentioned previously, 'gotten' does have a pre-US use.

Of course it does. American English is effectively a fork of 17th century English, seem to remember reading they are closer to the original than modern British English. Or, as I prefer to think of it, we have evolved more I just find "gotten" annoying, is all, an unnecessary affectation when got is IMO a better usage.

[horlock07]

Its all well and good instilling discipline etc but the Vigoroux issue is a pain as he is by far our best keeper. Hasn't helped that RCC has started dipping his gloves in melted butter pre-match and cost us points either.

The problem is that many fans were crying out for some discipline last year when the players were frankly taking the piss out of their mate Williams, and we also have often threads on here about the modern menace of player power.

Yet Vigorous who has shown himself to be a bit of a prick previously on more than one occasion and continues to do thus and acts like a spurned 14 year old girl on social media, falls out with the manager and everyone is laying it at Flitcroft's door.

I am not sure if anyone bar the player and manager actually know whats gone on.....

Anyway onward, kind of hope tomorrow is called off to allow us to get our arses sorted a bit, but we shall see.

[Wobbly Bob]

Adi Viveash is till without a job after doing well with Chelsea but doesn't have the "appeal" of some others of that level of experience.

Acting assistant manager at Coventry.
Appointed in August to cover for someone recovering from illness.

[Peter Venkman]

Acting assistant manager at Coventry.
Appointed in August to cover for someone recovering from illness.

Oh I thought I read he had left that post.

[Riddick]

Current favourite is Phil Brown, he got Southend out of the division i guess but its not one that inspires particularly.

I'm still a fan of the top old pro getting his first job with us. Its worked very well for us before as we all know. At least that way the guy doesn't have years of failure and a couple of sackings on his record. They usually have good relations with top clubs and senior decision makers.

[Wobbly Bob]

Oh I thought I read he had left that post.

He needs to update his LinkedIn profile if he has. 

[Bob's Orange]

MT could well do well he has experience at the top level and seems to know the game from his interviews I have heard when he signed for us when he did say he was taking his coaching badges.

Of the "usual suspects" that are linked I would say no to Brown and Slade, I wouldn't mind Holt or possibly Bellamy at a push. Lampard is about to join Chelseas coaching team with a view to eventually becoming manager there so hes probably out of the running.

Adi Viveash is till without a job after doing well with Chelsea but doesn't have the "appeal" of some others of that level of experience.

Also the linking of Gary Holt is interesting to me, did quite well at Falkirk in the Jock Premier for Falkirk for 14 months with a win ratio of 48% from 52 games, before being poached by Norwich to become their assistant manager, heavily linked to Grimsby. Was also academy manager at Norwich before joining Falkirk.

TBH I think I would like to see what Matty Taylor can bring to the plate before making a decision though if I was Power.

Power doesn't like to rush things either. Tomorrow's game is off which is a bit of a godsend really. Do you think Power is likely to give MT 4 or 5 games to see what he can do? Its a risk but then again getting any new manager is a risk really.

[Bob's Orange]

The problem is that many fans were crying out for some discipline last year when the players were frankly taking the piss out of their mate Williams, and we also have often threads on here about the modern menace of player power.

Yet Vigorous who has shown himself to be a bit of a prick previously on more than one occasion and continues to do thus and acts like a spurned 14 year old girl on social media, falls out with the manager and everyone is laying it at Flitcroft's door.

I am not sure if anyone bar the player and manager actually know whats gone on.....

Anyway onward, kind of hope tomorrow is called off to allow us to get our arses sorted a bit, but we shall see.

Tomorrow is off, so you got your wish!!

BTW I pretty much agree with what you said, its just frustrating that Vigs is a talented keeper but can't seem to behave. Its only been heightened recently as RCC keeps dropping clangers!

[Batch]

yeovil game off, a week's breathing space for Taylor/to get new man in

[Reg Smeeton]

Power doesn't like to rush things either. Tomorrow's game is off which is a bit of a godsend really. Do you think Power is likely to give MT 4 or 5 games to see what he can do? Its a risk but then again getting any new manager is a risk really.

It's not very often that a postponement is a good thing, but this one is.... apart from the fact, it now means we go into the dreaded Cheltnum fixture in complete disarray. 

[Peter Venkman]

He needs to update his LinkedIn profile if he has. 

No mate I am sure you are right I thought I read in January that he had left them on their forum, I was mistaken I am sure.

Power doesn't like to rush things either. Tomorrow's game is off which is a bit of a godsend really. Do you think Power is likely to give MT 4 or 5 games to see what he can do? Its a risk but then again getting any new manager is a risk really.

Yes mate indeed it is, every new appointment is risky, who know the players may be behind Taylor and he certainly talks a good game.

And as for for Vigs fall out, I don't blame Flitcroft for that as Vigs is a knob I just wish that Flitcroft had made it up with him rather than being (apparently) stubborn on the subject, it seemed like it was the Flitcroft way or the highway.

[Bob's Orange]

with you on the Vigs matter. Will keep an eye on how the Vigs situation goes now that Flitcroft has moved on.

[Peter Venkman]

While having a look on the Coventry forum (re Viveash) I came accross this thread about Flitcroft taking over at Mansfield, some interesting points.

https://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/flitcroft-swindon-to-take-over-at-mansfield-strange-one.84574/

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

It's not very often that a postponement is a good thing, but this one is.... apart from the fact, it now means we go into the dreaded Cheltnum fixture in complete disarray. 

I wouldn’t say complete disarray. We’ve lost a prick of a manager - that’s all. Hopefully no more Woolery on the wing or Iandolo wingback.

There’s something about Matt Taylor that just seems right to me. Time will tell.