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Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 08:52:07 http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/sport/sportheadlines/display.var.1856897.0.football_plymouth_home_in_on_sturrock.php
Quote PLYMOUTH Argyle will today step up their search for Ian Holloway's replacement with Paul Sturrock top of their wish list. Last night Town had not received an approach for Sturrock but the Swindon Advertiser understands an approach is imminent and that the County Ground board would not stand in his way. However, with Sturrock yet to pass an 18-month lock-in' clause built into his contract, Town would seek hefty compensation if the Pilgrims confirm their interest in their former boss. advertisement Sturrock, who was manager at Home Park from 2000-2004, has been widely linked with a return to the Plymouth hot-seat since Holloway's departure but all parties have so far declined to respond to the speculation. Earlier this week Town director Bob Holt issued a hands-off' warning to Plymouth as Swindon fight to hang onto their prize asset. Yesterday Holt confirmed there had been no word from Plymouth and that he hoped the phone stayed silent over the coming days. He said: "We have heard nothing at this stage and we're keeping our fingers crossed that we do not get a call from them. I understand there's a Plymouth board meeting in Sheffield tonight (Friday) but I don't expect to hear anything until Monday." A Plymouth spokesman confirmed an "unofficial" meeting was scheduled to take place in Sheffield, with the vacant manager's post likely to be high on the agenda. An internet poll of Argyle fans revealed Sturrock is their overwhelming favourite to take the reins, with more than 50 per cent keen to see their former boss return. Sturrock, meanwhile, has dismissed the rumours as "speculation." Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Nemo on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 08:58:20 1.2 Million compensation perhaps.
With an 8 Million clause added at the 11th hour. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Batch on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 09:00:39 The fact they wouldn't stand in his way and are hoping the call never comes to me says they have asked him and he would go if asked. :(
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: janaage on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 10:41:34 So this is Bob Holt's plan B.
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 11:33:25 Mike D has probably had enough of him being linked with other Clubs just like the Dennis Wise situation.
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: janaage on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 11:34:10 good one Spud!!!
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Northern Red on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 11:48:27 "Wouldn't stand in the way"
Well in Sturrock's own words we want to become a selling club, and the biggest sale Swindon has made in the last year has been Dennis Wise to Leeds. Why won't they take the chance of another half million for Sturrock? Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: pauld on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 13:15:41 One last pay-off. Wankers
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Crozzer on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 13:19:46 It was an omen not to be ignored.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7110550.stm Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Fred Elliot on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 13:24:05 Quote from: "pauld" One last pay-off. Wankers Blimey !! Do you know something mate ? I think that is the first time I have seen you use bad language about the board on here !!! Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: DV on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:19:41 fuck sake grow some balls board.
If he wants to go and you dont want him to go, stand in his fucking way and tell him he isnt going anywhere! Gone on Monday :( Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Samdy Gray on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:20:38 Sturrock neither confirmed or denied it in the post-match interview. He'll be gone on Monday then :x
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Fred Elliot on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:23:04 Had a call from a close friend tonight
Sturrock will be gone Monday Cotterill will be the new manager Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:23:28 I'd be happy with cotterill
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: jimbob on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:26:33 Quote from: "Fred Elliot" Had a call from a close friend tonight Sturrock will be gone Monday Cotterill will be the new manager sturrocks favourite 'silver-lining' would be apt in this event Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Fred Elliot on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:27:21 yes Jim
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:27:50 Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza" I'd be happy with cotterill Same as, did a good job with little money at Cheltenham and before this season also a good job at Burnley. I'd just like a manager that stay's longer than a season. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: jimbob on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:29:15 Quote from: "Fred Elliot" yes Jim is that a patronising 'yes jim'? or are you in agreement frederick? Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: lebowski on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:29:57 it's all speculation at the moment though isn't it?
the current board won't appoint anyone, and the new board isn't in a position to yet. i would be happy with cotterill though, he's a very highly qualified coach and has a track record to back up his tickets: it's largely due to him that cheltenham are where they are now, and in my mind he did a great job to keep burnley competitive in ccc for so long. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:30:11 Ed Hadwin knows what he's on about and he reckons Sturrock is on his way out. I'm disappointed but this club is such an utter shambles, I can't say I blame him.
I reckon Cotterill would be a good replacement. Please, please, please though, don't let it be Martin Allen :? Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Ardiles on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:33:32 Only problem with Cotterill is the 'Quitterill' tag the Cheltenham fans gave him when he left. IF Sturrock leaves (and I think it would now take some serious intervention from Fitton to stop it happening), I want a manager that will be there for at least 4 seasons who can build something. The sad thing is that, once the monkeys currently running the club in to the ground are gone, I thought Sturrock would have had a fighting chance of being that person.
That said, nothing against Cotterill per se. He would be a decent enough replacement. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: adje on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:33:43 The only people I'd be totally happy with would be Ling or Hoddle
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:34:29 I don't get all this 'you can't blame Sturrock malarky'? this is the same bloke who was sticking up for the board, telling us how brilliant they were just a month or so ago.
There's no loyalty in Football these days, im just surprised that he'll be going back to somewhere that he is worshipped as it could easily backfire on him. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: adje on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:35:02 If its Mad Dogshit and Twitbread-I'm not coming
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: DV on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:35:50 cotterill, no thanks.
if Sturrock goes we need to get in a manager thats better, not worse. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:36:04 Quote from: "adje" If its Mad Dogshit and Twitbread-I'm not coming Agreed. I can't stand that fucking idiot Allen. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: lebowski on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:39:22 Quote from: "Spud" I don't get all this 'you can't blame Sturrock malarky'? this is the same bloke who was sticking up for the board, telling us how brilliant they were just a month or so ago. There's no loyalty in Football these days, im just surprised that he'll be going back to somewhere that he is worshipped as it could easily backfire on him. very well said, and couldn't agree more. given that plymouth are currently 4th, there is only 1 possible way they can go. as for getting someone better than sturrock... who do you suggest? many people say he's the best manager outside the premiership, and whilst that's a bit OTT to say the least, managers of his calibre don't tend to be sat around waiting for the swindon job to become available. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:40:17 Quote from: "DV" cotterill, no thanks. if Sturrock goes we need to get in a manager thats better, not worse. realistic suggestions then? Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: DV on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:41:36 Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza" Quote from: "DV" cotterill, no thanks. if Sturrock goes we need to get in a manager thats better, not worse. realistic suggestions then? we tell Plymouth to 'fuck off' and make Sturrock see out his contract. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: STFC_Gazzza on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:43:03 Quote from: "DV" Quote from: "STFC_Gazzza" Quote from: "DV" cotterill, no thanks. if Sturrock goes we need to get in a manager thats better, not worse. realistic suggestions then? we tell Plymouth to 'fuck off' and make Sturrock see out his contract. Perhaps but that doesnt answer the question, you said IF STURROCK GOES, we need to get in a better manager. Given our funding who would you say is better? You won't find many. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: DV on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:43:55 we wont find many, thats why we should not let Sturrock go.
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:45:42 Quote from: "DV" we wont find many, thats why we should not let Sturrock go. The same way they stood in Dennis Wise' way? Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: DV on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:47:20 no they way they should have stood in Dennis Wise' way
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:49:01 Quote from: "DV" no they way they should have stood in Dennis Wise' way If Sturrock say's he wants to leave then what exactly can they do? Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: OneAndrewFitton on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:49:28 Quote from: "Fred Elliot" Had a call from a close friend tonight Sturrock will be gone Monday Cotterill will be the new manager I trust your words fred, is this 100% fact in your opinion? Cotterill isn't a bad manager, done well at cheltenham and ok at burnley we could do a lot worse than him. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: DV on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:50:07 inform him of the fact he has a contract which states he cant go elsewhere unless the board agree to it.
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: OneAndrewFitton on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:50:51 Quote from: "Spud" Quote from: "DV" no they way they should have stood in Dennis Wise' way If Sturrock say's he wants to leave then what exactly can they do? I'd say tough paul your not going, i would say to him you signed a contract saying you cannot leave until you have been here 18 months when that time comes you can leave and not before that would keep him here until the end of the season. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: lebowski on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:52:36 ...and plymouth would have appointed someone else in the meantime.
works for me. onebillpower for chairman. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:53:08 Quote from: "Ardiles" Only problem with Cotterill is the 'Quitterill' tag the Cheltenham fans gave him when he left. He left to go to a bigger club. That wouldn't worry me at all. Quote from: "Spud" I don't get all this 'you can't blame Sturrock malarky'? this is the same bloke who was sticking up for the board, telling us how brilliant they were just a month or so ago. Do you not think it's possible that he might have revised his opinion in the last few weeks and seen the Board for what they are? He's no idiot after all. Quote from: "DV" if Sturrock goes we need to get in a manager thats better, not worse. Sadly DV, we will not get a better manager. I honestly do not think such a person exists. I happen to think that Cotterill is probably as good as we will get and would do a reasonably good job. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: donkey on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:54:20 Cotterill is just a long ball merchant, it'd be a poor appointment.
Ling would be great, so would the Fridge (not much chance I guess)... Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: lebowski on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:55:26 i dont know if you've noticed but we aren't exactly brazil under sturrock...
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: OneAndrewFitton on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:57:20 Sturrock is a good manager, the only thing is that the football is not pretty, i would prefer to have a manager who likes to pass it around e.g hoddle or ling as orient play good football, i can't stand hoof ball all the time, would be nice to see us play some attractive football again.
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Hmonkey on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:57:58 what about Paul Ince?
He did a great job to keep macclesfield up last season and is doing very well with the mk donuts this season Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 18:59:35 Quote from: "lebowski" i dont know if you've noticed but we aren't exactly brazil under sturrock... Exactly, and that wouldn't change under Calderwood. Why would Calderwood even consider leaving Forest? Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Fred Elliot on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:00:39 Quote from: "OneBillPower" Quote from: "Fred Elliot" Had a call from a close friend tonight Sturrock will be gone Monday Cotterill will be the new manager I trust your words fred, is this 100% fact in your opinion? Cotterill isn't a bad manager, done well at cheltenham and ok at burnley we could do a lot worse than him. I trust the guy who told me implicitly OBP He has not let me down before Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Fred Elliot on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:01:40 Quote from: "jimbob" Quote from: "Fred Elliot" yes Jim is that a patronising 'yes jim'? or are you in agreement frederick? in complete agreement Jimbob Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: donkey on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:03:02 Quote from: "lebowski" i dont know if you've noticed but we aren't exactly brazil under sturrock... No, but there is a difference between Sturrock getting it wide and getting crosses in and the aimless long ball Cotterill plays. And sadly I agree that Calderwood would probably not leave Forest. Ince could be a good shout though... Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:03:51 OK, here are some names who, I wouldn't mind betting a substantial sum of money, will NOT be replacing Sturrock, assuming he does go of course (I will be amazed if he doesn't)
Ling, Calderwood, Hoddle, Ince. I have more chance of being crowned King of England than any of the above do of being the next Town manager. FACT! 8) Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:04:36 Quote from: "donkey" Quote from: "lebowski" i dont know if you've noticed but we aren't exactly brazil under sturrock... No, but there is a difference between Sturrock getting it wide and getting crosses in and the aimless long ball Cotterill plays. And sadly I agree that Calderwood would probably not leave Forest. Ince could be a good shout though... New stadium (full of plastic fair enough), massive wage budget, not going to happen Kids. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: lebowski on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:05:33 add anyone who is currently in a management job to that list.
we are letting sturrock go to cash in on him. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: STFC Village on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:06:37 We'll have Steve McClaren :D
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: donkey on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:06:44 Iffy, then...
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: lebowski on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:07:17 how about jim smith?
as far as i'm concerned he did a great job at oxford. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:08:03 Quote from: "STFC Village" We'll have Steve McClaren :D I said that to my mate at half time, proven track recor.....oh. :? Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Hmonkey on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:08:46 Quote from: "STFC Village" We'll have Steve McClaren :D i'd rather have andy king back than have that smug wanker at the club Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: reeves4england on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:09:34 Quote from: "lebowski" how about jim smith? He did some great stuff there, but I'm not sure he'd be a valuable assett at this (much higher) level :Das far as i'm concerned he did a great job at oxford. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: lebowski on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:11:32 Quote from: "Hmonkey" Quote from: "STFC Village" We'll have Steve McClaren :D i'd rather have andy king back than have that smug wanker at the club oh come on. i think mcclaren would like it here more than at wembley, we have dugouts for starters. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Spud on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:12:31 Quote from: "lebowski" Quote from: "Hmonkey" Quote from: "STFC Village" We'll have Steve McClaren :D i'd rather have andy king back than have that smug wanker at the club oh come on. i think mcclaren would like it here more than at wembley, we have dugouts for starters. He could always take the Umbrella option? Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Hmonkey on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:18:02 Quote from: "lebowski" Quote from: "Hmonkey" Quote from: "STFC Village" We'll have Steve McClaren :D i'd rather have andy king back than have that smug wanker at the club oh come on. i think mcclaren would like it here more than at wembley, we have dugouts for starters. good point and a better pitch Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: sonic youth on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:32:56 Quote from: "DV" inform him of the fact he has a contract which states he cant go elsewhere unless the board agree to it. contracts are worth fuck all. he'd find a way out and walk.there's no point trying to keep anyone at a club against their will. i'd be happy with cotteril but ideally i'd like someone with a set of balls and who isn't utterly naive. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: farmer geoff on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 19:51:50 I have it from a source that he is leaving this coming week. A lot of people wanted luc nijholt last time but not mentioned this time
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Power to people on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 21:20:24 I hear that Sturrock will be gone easrly next week and that the board will bring in Andy King as a caretaker manager with Ady Williams assisting him until the takeover is complete as Sturrock will take Blackley & Summerfield
I have my sauces...Heinz & HP Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: STFC Bart on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 21:25:55 I hope this is a joke
Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Bogus Dave on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 21:27:52 it is
april fools!! Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: pauld on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 21:28:36 Quote from: "DV" inform him of the fact he has a contract which states he cant go elsewhere unless the board agree to it. A contract is a two-way thing. Hypothetically speaking if one party were able to demonstrate the other party were already in breach of the terms of that contract, the other party would struggle to enforce it. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Batch on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 21:42:40 Anyone see Ollie's interview after the Leicester game - on Sky Sports news just now?
Says he has "left... Sturrock a bloody good team" when asked about Plymouth. Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Crozzer on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 21:49:00 I think it is more likely that they refloat MS Explorer than Sturrock not being announced Plymouth's manager on Monday.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/7110800.stm Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: pauld on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 21:49:11 Quote from: "Batch" Anyone see Ollie's interview after the Leicester game - on Sky Sports news just now? Says he has "left... Sturrock a bloody good team" when asked about Plymouth. Which can only be improved by the addition of a hard-working Scottish striker named after a recent PM :D Title: Board would not stand in way of Sturrock Departure... Post by: Batch on Saturday, November 24, 2007, 21:58:34 I hope that is part of the compensation package we draw up :)
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