New Manager Poll

[Rich Pullen]

You tried Dave. You tried.

[Bogus Dave]

[Rich Pullen]

Your fine effort was nowhere near as bad as my mortal enemy.

He referred to himself as "Statto" - he supported Southampton, Manchester United and Plymouth and mostly got his stats very, very wrong.

Plus he was generally a twat.

[STFC Bart]

Tell me how does he tick all the boxes and would be an appointment for the long term?

[Bogus Dave]

He is a swell guy

[Rich Pullen]

Tell me how does he tick all the boxes and would be an appointment for the long term?

Why do I need to? I didn't say I wanted Byrne did I?

But other being a swell guy?

Look at Nigel Adkins, I imagine SUFC Bart said the very same as you are now. Adkins had only managed Bangor prior to his appointment at Scunthorpe, but he also had the respect of the club staff who let him get on with the job at hand (heaven forbid).

I've got to say that I thought that when they got relegated I thought that was it for them but look at them this season.

Byrne has indicated that he has those much needed contacts in English football (you know the ones you told us that Malpas had none of) and the apparant confidence of the dressing room (help me out JCP).

It's just as easy to argue in the favour of a candidate as it is to shoot them down.

Either way, Fitton has pretty much stated that he's not a fan of promoting caretaker managers to the full-time gig. I could happily point out why Holloway shouldn't get the job the same as I could also state why he should!

Calm down Barty, all will be fine.

[DV]

Tell me how does he tick all the boxes and would be an appointment for the long term?

The players want to play for him.
The players actually do play for him.

[STFC Bart]

Based on what? 10 minutes of 1 game last Saturday.

Not the amount of time to base a long term/stable appointment on

[Tails]

He plays the game the right way.
He doesn't take any shit (Zaaboub last season)
He wants to be at STFC.

Few more positives.

[Tails]

Based on what? 10 minutes of 1 game last Saturday.

Not the amount of time to base a long term/stable appointment on

Byrne was caretaker manager last season mate.

Oh, and you were slagging Malpas off before we'd kicked a ball under him, so maybe you shouldn't be such a hypocrite

[Rich Pullen]

Based on what? 10 minutes of 1 game last Saturday.

Not the amount of time to base a long term/stable appointment on

Okay then Bart, could you pleae state who you want as manager (just one) and justify why he should be appointed. Beyond one reason and one sentence if you could.

Cheers.

[DV]

Based on what? 10 minutes of 1 game last Saturday.

Not the amount of time to base a long term/stable appointment on

10 minutes, give over....the players wanted that game and fought the whole game not just 10 minutes.

We were easily the better team first half and could have gone in at half time ahead in the game. We never deserved to be 2-0 down and the players did fantastic not to let their heads drop and to keep going. That wouldnt have happened under Malpas and we would have lost by more.

Whilst Byrne isnt my favourite I dont think he would be a bad appointment, some people have mentioned Gary Speed, Gus Poyet, Martin Keown and Andy Cole. Byrne would be a better appointment than all of them.

Plus he gives off the vibe he actually wants to be here. How many managers do that? he's likely to stay under the radar and maybe remain a bit loyal like Adkin at Scunthorpe.

[Phil_S]

Can Byrne be put on the poll tho'. If we are having a Poll we need all the candidates on it. Byrne is a candidate whether we like it or not.

[Boeta]

Why do I need to? I didn't say I wanted Byrne did I?

But other being a swell guy?

Look at Nigel Adkins, I imagine SUFC Bart said the very same as you are now. Adkins had only managed Bangor prior to his appointment at Scunthorpe, but he also had the respect of the club staff who let him get on with the job at hand (heaven forbid).

I've got to say that I thought that when they got relegated I thought that was it for them but look at them this season.

Byrne has indicated that he has those much needed contacts in English football (you know the ones you told us that Malpas had none of) and the apparant confidence of the dressing room (help me out JCP).

It's just as easy to argue in the favour of a candidate as it is to shoot them down.

Either way, Fitton has pretty much stated that he's not a fan of promoting caretaker managers to the full-time gig. I could happily point out why Holloway shouldn't get the job the same as I could also state why he should!

Calm down Barty, all will be fine.

you cant compare byrne with adkins with byrne though

adkins is an intelligent, eloquent bloke that always knew how he was going to run a club. byrne is a loveable, loudmouth idiot

[Rich Pullen]

you cant compare byrne with adkins with byrne though

adkins is an intelligent, eloquent bloke that always knew how he was going to run a club. byrne is a loveable, loudmouth idiot

Maybe a tad harsh and Adkins was still a major risk regardless of personality. My example was to show how someone with little experience can do okay if supported adequately, so of course you can compare the two (at this stage).

Holloway, for example, is the most famous of English footballs "loveable, loudmouth idiot"'s but people still want him!