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Doubt it but Charlotte has just text me to let me know that Ceefax is saying that Money is our new manager

Isn't Ceefax just a re-hash of the Beeb website (which is updated first)... nowt on there?

Ahh... She's probably read it off the Gossip Column but then she ain't the full ticket anyway

Gaz, if I text you and tell you Dave M Russell is our new manager will you believe that to?

Of course the exact wording on ceefax is

Richard Money will leave Newcastle's backroom staff to become new manager of Swindon Town. (News of the World)

On page 338 the gossip made up paper rumours thread.

I dont have ceefax so.... well actually dunno how to get onto it so not sure what its all about?

press the text button on your remote control when you're on a bbc channel.

I don't know much about Richard Money, would this be good news?

ITV were reporting him a front runner at about 5pm... took it with a pinch of salt just like every other name pulled out the hat...

On a bit of a tangent... I'll miss the oldschool Ceefax and Teletext when everything goes over digital. Bamboozle and the ace computer games bit on C4, and the football "other news" on 312 on ceefax were the best reads.

Waiting for the page number to go round. It's not the same anymore. I used to have a telextext viewer machine thing for my bbc micro. I wonder if it's still in my attic. Good times.

Money played as a defender for Liverpool and Fulham among others, during the 1970s and 1980s and was capped by the England B-team.

Money has also managed Scunthorpe United in the early 1990s, and was later Head of Youth at Aston Villa and Coventry City. He has also built up extensive experience managing sides in Sweden and Singapore. He was manager of the Australian club the Newcastle United Jets in the 2005-06 season of the A-League.

Money became Walsall manager in May 2006, signing a two-year contract.[1] His return to England comes from a desire to be closer to his family, and to help Walsall to return to the Championship.[citation needed] He was awarded the League Two Manager of the Month award for November 2006. He managed Walsall to the League Two title in the 2006–07 season.

He was linked with the vacant managerial position at local rivals Coventry City in 2007,[citation needed] and once again in February 2008.[2]

Money resigned on 22 April 2008, after it was confirmed the club could not reach the League One play-offs.[3] On the 24 June 2008 it was confirmed that Money would become Newcastle United's Academy Director.

While at Walsall, he was affectionatly known as "Dickie Dosh".  wikipedia

Some TV remotes have a button that allow you to scroll through the pages. It'll be a sad day when they swich off the signal

I've wiki'd that already.

My googly skills tell me that he likes his teams to play football and has a good win ratio at every club he has managed, also that he did well for Walsall on limited resources.

Doesn't sound too shoddy.

money did well at warsaw.

this is from the news of the screws who went to print that curbishley had been sacked from charlton.

*facepalm*

i'd take him over ling

I won't believe it until Victor Chandler say he's the new favourite.

me too!

Quite.

Richard Money would be a very good appointment, but a bit of an anti-climax I supposed (if their was any truth). Walsall fans loved their "Dickie Dosh".

arriba in manager roasting threesome shock!

This really is quite ridiculous (not you arriba), we've had three "going to be next Swindon manager" two-sentence stories in the nationals over the past three days, two of them in the same paper directly contradicting each other. And just because it's in the nationals, people jump up and down and go "Oh, that must be true then". These stories come from the PA wire, they're put there by stringers who get a few hundred quid for cobbling together half a rumour into a one-para "story" the nationals can use to pad out their "You heard it here first" football gossip pages. They've got about as much validity as the "I saw Pearce/Allardyce/Elvis in Chippenham" posts on thisis. Well slightly more but they're still not worth getting excited about

I haven't been a fan of the long wait but it has to be said, kudos to Fitton because no fucker knows who's joining.

Thing is, it's supposed to be a managerial appointment, not an Agatha Christie mystery. I'd take Miss Marple as manager now, just to put an end to all this bullshit

  I think this Money rumour has a bit more mileage to it than some others.

  Talking earlier today to a very well informed sauce, he reckoned somebody in employment, would need experience to turn us around, wouldn't be a former player. Further, would have to work with Byrne, as AF is keeping him and have some history of youth development.  Of the recent rumours DD probably ticks the most boxes.

Problem is neither does he

I meant to quote rich p .

Well, yes but as I said mentioned it's been too long for my liking.

This week right?


..........

Eh? Neither does who what?

EDIT: oh right, I see

Erm, Reg, that's all been in the paper and on the radio as direct quotes from Fitton, you wouldn't need a well-informed sauce to tell you that.

On friday Nick w said they had 5 on the list think yesterday may have pushed them to do it this week though

Am I right in saying that Money left Walsall because they couldn't match his ambition?

Fell out with Bonser IIRC. Wouldn't be the first to do that, although I seem to remember there was a subtext at the time that he felt the decent season he'd had at Walsall would mean he'd be inundated with offers and he ended up a bit tail between legs at Newcastle when none came in. But I may be completely wrong about that, often am

always are!

Same.

Peter Taylor would seem to tick the same boxes, although I would prefer it to be Money.

I've read nothing mentioning Peter Taylor except on the thisis forum which has been talking about him being on the shortlist for days.

Yup.

I'd be delighted with Taylor too, but I can't see that happening.

I saw Elvis in Chippenham.

Can you tell him he owes me £5.

Did anyone think the blow your socks off and employed manager maybe Paul Sturrock, of course it isnt but how fucking brilliant would it be if it was.

Do it yourself you lazy git.

True Luggy would be ace! Best manager we had since Hoddle! WE ARE STURROCK'S RED AND WHITE ARMY!

Yeah he was ace in that 1 year that he was here

He was, he'd have us in the top 6 now as well.

Ahem!

Dream on thread, I thenk yooooo ....

I wouldnt be that inspired if it was Money...did ok at Walsall but soon baled out when told there was no money...big shock that,no money at Walsall,though Peter Beardsley was in Swindon last week and it might be a link......Taylor though i think would be good for us,hes a good manager and does well with the young players.
Ime still hoping its Holloway,but thats looking doubtfull now.

Money would be a fantastic appointment. I'd take him over a lot of the other names mentioned.

Why Onion...dont understand whats so good about him.

Well he's got a good win ratio. Remember how fucking awful Walsall were when Merson was in charge? They were just as bad as us and went down as well. Money totally transformed them and they were a very good side that season built on a solid defence and some decent players for league 2. He carried it over to last season as well where at one stage i think he got them in the play-off places? He's played at the highest level and he's been involved with coaching for a good number of years. Of course there's always John Ward....it's a no brainer and in comparison to most names mentioned i'd say Money is very good. But of course he's not a name so he won't please the fans.

Fair points onion,the thing is Fitton said that Malpass was very uninspiring and had no real energy...now i dont see Money as much difference to that,though i agree hes alot better than alot of names as you point out.

I don't know much about Money. What makes you think he doesn't inspire or has energy?

Because Money is the root of all evil

I'd be happy enough with Money, but as was said earlier in the thread, nobody has a clue who it's going to be and I'm quite happy to accept my ignorance rather than pretend I know something!

I'd be delighted with Money. Think I said in the 45 + pager he was my first choice but I ruled him out as speculation rolled on.

Why Money? He's not a name, we're the biggest and most attractive club in the world after all. Why aren't we approaching people like Wenger?

Meanwhile, Town chairman Andrew Fitton has dismissed speculation linking Sheffield United midfielder Gary Speed and Newcastle academy director Richard Money with the vacant manager’s post.

Fitton revealed he admires the pair for what they have achieved in the sport, but said reports of Town’s interest in the duo is well wide of the mark.

“Gary Speed is a consummate professional and I admire him as a player, and Richard Money is a really good guy and a very talented coach, “ Fitton told the Advertiser.

“I’m not surprised either of them have been linked, but I don’t know where it’s come from and there’s no truth in it.

“Gary has played most of the season for Sheffield United and would probably want to see out the season with them, and Richard hasn’t been in his job at Newcastle for very long.”

Seriously just get a fucking move on now. The crewe game is massive for us saturday now i know it is not the case at all but it is starting to feel like fitton is enjoying this and wants to just keep people guessing.

What is getting me is that if we end up with someone like ward,Holloway who have been out of work for the last few months we could of just got them in straight away and not bothered with this shit.

I hope that it is someone who will get the fuckers working and be allowed to bring in who he likes, i dont mind losing as much when it looks like the players are giving 100%. If we get a manager who can get them doing this i dont care who he is or where he is from.

Fitton said previously, he aimed to have someone in place by the Crewe game.  The Crewe game is Saturday so as it stands he's on track to deliver what he proposed initially?  Its not like he said "we'll have someone by next week" and didn't deliver is it!

Meanwhile, Town chairman Andrew Fitton has dismissed speculation linking "insert club" "insert inexperienced name" and "insert club" academy director "insert experienced name" with the vacant manager’s post.

Fitton revealed he admires the pair for what they have achieved in the sport, but said reports of Town’s interest in the duo is well wide of the mark.

“insert inexperienced name" is a consummate professional and I admire him as a player, and "insert experienced name" is a really good guy and a very talented coach, “ Fitton told the Advertiser.

“I’m not surprised either of them have been linked, but I don’t know where it’s come from and there’s no truth in it.

before last weeks game Luci on the radio Fitton did state that that estimate may be a little optomistic and it may take another week on top of what he had originally thought.

I agree Luci but what i am saying is if it ends up someone who is out of work then thats nearly a month, a month that we have failed to win a game

I wholeheartedly agree, even if you did shoot me down a few days ago for saying it was taking too long ;)

I really wouldn't be surprised if we appoint someone that Fitton has played down in the press.

If it ends up being someone out of work, it will probably be because we spent 3 weeks trying our best to get a decent employed person to either be released or interested in the job.  I see no problem with that.

I feel like I need to defend myself slightly here!! I got in from work yesterday and my boyfriends dad called to say he had seen on Ceefax that this man was our new manager - I didnt know anything about it so text Gazz knowing he is the fountain of all wisdom!!  :D

So it's just drawing when they're doing their best that makes you go over the edge? :)

That aside, you're right - get on with it. I'm glad they're taking the time to make sure it's the right appointment and all that, but FFS, they elect US presidents quicker than this*









* No they don't actually, deliberately exaggerating for effect

But According to the WDP:

Swindon Town have narrowed down their search for a new manager to four candidates and could have a new man in place by the start of next week.
The board are set to speak to the quartet on Wednesday and Town chairman Andrew Fitton is hoping to bring an end to the month-long search for a successor to Maurice Malpas before heading back to America on business next Monday.
The Daily Press understands that former Walsall manager Richard Money is on the list of candidates to be interviewed – but reports that the Newcastle academy director is to be appointed this week are believed to be premature.
Sources at the County Ground have also indicated that former Wales international and current Sheffield United midfielder Gary Speed is not among the candidates and that ex-Derby boss Billy Davies is one of a number of former Championship managers – who have been sounded out by Town – not interested in dropping down to League One.
Former Bristol Rovers boss Ian Holloway, ex-Cheltenham manager John Ward and former Swindon players Martin Ling and Colin Calderwood, now in charge at Leyton Orient and Nottingham Forest respectively, are among other names being linked with the post.
Caretaker boss David Byrne has indicated he would also like the job – although his chances receded further when Carlisle skipper Paul Thirlwell extended Town's winless run to nine games with an 88th-minute equaliser to deny Swindon a win at the County Ground on Saturday.
"My name is in the hat, but this is a results business," said Byrne, whose latest spell in charge has yielded four draws and a defeat.
"I have only lost one game in 12 when I have been in charge but it's another draw.
"Whoever gets the job, whether it is me, Ian Holloway, John Ward or whoever, they will have a great bunch of lads to work with.
"We should have had three points but we are not too far away, and I will carry on until further notice, until I am told otherwise."
Defender Jack Smith said the players are trying to put the speculation out of their minds as they look to turn the results around.
"We just get our heads down and get on with it," said Smith. "We are trying to do our best for Budgie (Byrne) at the moment."
 

I for one am against the appointment of Richard Money.

As everyone knows, Money can't bring you happiness.

... but it does make the world go around...

Can we have a seperate thread just for all these lame jokes??

I'm not talking about him. He never buys a round when it's his turn.

Money's too tight to mention.

I'm sure someone used that one yesterday, or I may have imagined it. I did have the song in my head all evening. I hate Mick Hucknall.

Oh money money money money.

Would he have Peter Coyne as his number 2?

Everyone hates Mick Hucknall.

My mum doesn't. I'd even go so far as saying she's mildly in love with him.

I do, complete ginger twat. IMO

What's axs got to do with this thread?

I think that fountain dried up a long time ago! :)

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its either richard money, dave hockaday, gary speed or jim gannon

So...the good old Western Daily Press haven't got a scooby do either.

No surprises there then ::)

Fuck all, hopefully.