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« Reply #75 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 18:26:50 » |
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If Fitton got rid of Malpas the replacement, I believe, would be similar to the appointment of Roberto Di Matteo at Franchise. I think the appointment of Malpas has shown that many only want someone they've
1) Heard of without referring to wikipedia
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2) Was a great player in England or any other big club.
Or Ian Holloway.
I'd disagree slightly and say people want proven lower league managers with some promotions and/or good achievements on their CV. Sturrock has about 5 or 6 promotions under his belt and Dennis Wise got Millwall to a cup final and to just outside the Championship play offs. Malpas under achieved with Motherwell. Thats what people will look at.... |
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Rich Pullen
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« Reply #76 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 18:33:23 » |
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I will argue that people didn't have a clue what Malpas had done before he joined Swindon - the "who?" factor is definately a reason why many have refused to let Malpas settle... and that it was to their dismay that his record wasn't great at Motherwell, despite the troubles they were having there at the time.
Dennis Wise's appointment was complimented by Gus Poyet and helped create excitement... and Paul Sturrock took the job because it was the first job offered to him - his spell was a mess behind-the-scenes.
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Reg Smeeton
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« Reply #77 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 18:43:33 » |
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As well as being a clown, Ian Holloway just isn't a realistic option. Too expensive.
There only so many manager's jobs going around....Holloway's stock is low now, having been responsible for Leicester going down...no club above L1 will touch him. I'm sure he'd jump at STFC if offered.... |
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michael
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« Reply #78 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 18:48:31 » |
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See though Rich what many people forget is that Dennis Wise came here on the back of supposed investment from Bill Power, who wanted to take over the club. I have no idea how much money he was willing to put in, but that's why Dennis came. We all know what happened next, and Dennis went elsewhere. The compensation basically paid for Sturrock and co. We were spoilt. History suggests we are more likely to appoint an Andy King, than an Ian Holloway. When we have pushed the boat out it has invariably either gone all wrong (Todd, Evans) and left us in the shasta, or they have buggered off at the first opportunity.
Malpas is a more modest appointment and I do think that his "way" needs time to bed in. The football looks better, if not a bit lightweight at present. What the club doesn't need is the likes of Lee Peacock gobbing off in the papers about training methods, and slagging Malpas off to anyone in the Old Bank who'll listen to him.
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Rich Pullen
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« Reply #79 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 18:50:24 » |
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I have no doubts that Ian Holloway would accept a job like Swindon. The Leicester gig has left him with little choice!
Good points Michael.
Conclusion - all this Malpas Out stuff is a little silly... for now.
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« Reply #80 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 18:50:46 » |
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i reckon he would too.and i think he will get the job when the inevitable happens.
people have made their minds up about malpas already,and only a big upturn in results will shut them up.i cannot se it happening myself,so think he's on borrowed time now.
also people will say wise and poyet were big names and they got us results.sturrock did well considering all the shit that was going on in the boardroom.now with the club on a sound footing fans will demand results on the pitch.
i said i'll give him 10 games until i decide what i think, and i hope he can get some decent results quickly
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« Reply #81 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19:04:44 » |
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can anyone name an unemployed manager with a proven record in the lower leagues?
i can't.
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michael
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« Reply #82 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19:05:35 » |
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Steve Cotterill?
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Arriba
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« Reply #83 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19:08:11 » |
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lou macari
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Iffy's Onion Bhaji
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« Reply #84 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19:09:14 » |
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Holloway did quite well at Wovers and got QPR promoted.
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« Reply #85 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19:11:45 » |
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This needless speculation, 3 games into the season, is somewhat tiresome.......
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« Reply #86 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19:17:37 » |
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Macari would be a fair shout - even without the history he has here already.
Realistically who would you have more faith in getting promoted, Malpas or Macari?
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michael
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« Reply #87 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19:22:09 » |
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Really?
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Arriba
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« Reply #88 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19:24:59 » |
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we wouldn't get macari.i was answering sonics question.
i hope we wont need to get a new manager at all for a few years.what i want,and what i think will happen differ alot mind
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Reg Smeeton
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« Reply #89 on: Sunday, August 24, 2008, 19:30:13 » |
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can anyone name an unemployed manager with a proven record in the lower leagues?
i can't.
Denis Smith...... |
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