So, the fans are split...

[DV]

...on our manager.

Say we did sack him and we were looking at a new manager. Who would you like to see come in to manage us (realistic suggestions only!) and also would your suggestion unite the entire fanbase like Sturrock did?

[flammableBen]

So why did you feel that we needed another thread?

[Don Rogers Shop]

Because he is asking a question ben

[herthab]

I'll give anyone a decent chance.

I can't think of anyone I'd love to get, although Holloway and Cotterill would be good, experienced lower league managers.

Whether either could unite our fanbase is debatable. I'm starting to believe that some of our support have become accustomed to moaning and now don't feel comfortable unless they do.

[Batch]

I'll give anyone a decent chance.

I can't think of anyone I'd love to get, although Holloway and Cotterill would be good, experienced lower league managers.

Whether either could unite our fanbase is debatable. I'm starting to believe that some of our support have become accustomed to moaning and now don't feel comfortable unless they do.

Top post. Saves me typing out the same points.

I can see the logic in appointing Malpas. Stability and a slow build up of the squad. It was always the risky appointment though, and it definitely killed the "buzz" around the takeover particularly following the "championship in 3 years" and "experienced manager" soundbites.

I think Ollie and Cotterill would probably use us as a stepping stone. But they may well be able to build something in the meantime a-la Sturrock. IHO the 'risk' is reduced.

Malpas could easily be the correct descision just yet mind.

[Bogus Dave]

IF we did change manager, what would happen if results dont improve?

[Rich Pullen]

IF we did change manager, what would happen if results dont improve?

Bart will say we buckled under fan pressure and shouldn't have got rid of Malpas.

[Peter Venkman]

I agree on all those points Hertha, every bit is exactly as I see it.

If Mr Fitton did remove MM which I personally cannot see then Mr Holloway or Cotterill would be ideal for your stated reasons.

[pauld]

IF we did change manager, what would happen if results dont improve?

The Large Hadron Collider would create a localized black hole, initially destroying Switzerland and Eastern France before leading inevitably to the end of the world. Or at least something as serious as that, judging by the hysteria with which an indifferent-to-averageish start to the season has been greeted in some quarters (well, the adver posters mainly)

[Don Rogers Shop]

Holloway or ling for me.

[flammableBen]

Because he is asking a question ben

Fair enough. I misread it a bit.

[Arriba]

i hope it doesn't come to it and maplas turns it around(have serious doubts he will).what has ling done apart from play here years ago?
the same when niljholt was banded about.
if maplas does go only a big-bigish name will satisfy alot of our fans.
i'd hope we get a young rookie manager just out of the game at the top level.fans like big names and will be more patient with them

[DV]

my thoughts are very similiar to Steves to be honest.

Someone who hasnt been mentioned is Billy Davis. He did well at Preston (but fucked off and soon as he could) did well to get Derby promoted and was quite harshly sacked (I mean, was it a surprise they were shit really?) and he hasnt been in management for nearly a year now.

Would he jump at the chance to get back into management or would he stay away and wait for a 'better' job.

Holloway and Cotterill to me, I'm not sure. They are both managers that are good at this level but not brilliant the level above. Cotterill did well at Cheltenham but didnt at Stoke, Sunderland or Burnley. Holloway got QPR out of this division on a big budget but also managed to take Leicester to their lowest finish of all time.

I guess its important a manager gets off to a good start. Wise did, Sturrock did, Malpas didnt....

[DV]

...or...what are peoples thoughts on looking at decent non league managers. Nick Holmes has done really well at Salisbury and they could easily be a League Team next season.

Would he be able to do a job as a higher level....?

[Batch]

...or...what are peoples thoughts on looking at decent non league managers. Nick Holmes has done really well at Salisbury and they could easily be a League Team next season.

Would he be able to do a job as a higher level....?

Risky again, ask the Gills.