New Manager Thread

[BambooToTheFuture]

McGreal is a realistic and good appointment for L2, I had a feeling he was possibly going for and getting the Trannies job.

The only word of caution here and someone else touched on it...this reads very much like a media smokescreen detracting from the Clem appearance later on (next week)...

The fact Paul Jewell came out of his Yorkshire hiding to give comment (over the phone I assume) and play the PR card with "...the club needs some positivity at the moment"

I'm in no way saying McGreal isn't a decent appointment but appointing a manager alone will not solve the current shitshow going on. If the current owner(s) think that this will change our minds then they are even more scum than many of us thought.

I actually feel for McGreal until change happens.

[stfcjack]

Not a bad appointment, will be a shame for him to have to witness an empty country ground but he'll see what we are all about at away games...

Btw what is it that Clem is appearing on tonight?

[BambooToTheFuture]

Btw what is it that Clem is appearing on tonight?

Sorry, I've clarified I meant later on next week but certainly detracts away from it imo.

Having listened to JMcG presser...it felt very "party line" and "spin" to me; I wasn't really buying it. That's nothing against McGreal but it felt like he had been given guidance on what to say.

Basically, it wasn't convincing especially with all the crap going on. What are these signings he talks of?  Who will be paying for the contracts? Who is actually paying his contract? The simple answer is "well it's Lee Power of course" but is it really coming out of the Lausanne based one's pocket or is it coming from his mysterious American benefactor or maybe he's sourced some other mug to hand over some Benjamins? Because as we know, to a certain extent, it's not likely to come from matchday revenue.

I'm probably being even more overly critical right now but it's hardly surprising. Sorry, a scarf over the head (or not) is not likely to encourage fans to rethink their stance on a season ticket. Until ownership is resolved and Town has a more clear indication to the future of the club, not many will budge.

#NoMoneyNoPower

[Quagmire]

Btw what is it that Clem is appearing on tonight?

Swindon Town Supporters Club, Facebook page - live at 9pm with Vic Morgan.

[Private Fraser]

Btw what is it that Clem is appearing on tonight?

Swindon Town Supporters Club, Facebook page - live at 9pm with Vic Morgan.

Just for clarity. That’s next Wednesday….

https://twitter.com/stfcsupclub/status/1397235711921770498?s=21

[Riddick]

He was doing one with Trust today though wasnt he? Then LS later this week and OSC next week.

[Nomoreheroes]

Hodgetts with McGreal:
- Absolutely delighted to be here
- Fantastic opportunity
- Managing Colchester against them saw it as a huge club
- Thrilled to get the opportunity to try to get us back into L1
- Met and been shown around today
- What happened at Colchester? Club wanted to go in a different direction. Still has a good relationship with Colchester.
- Been watching a few games on the 'Y scout' (?)
- Knows Paul Cook well at Ipswich and getting tips from him
- Style of play: Like to play football. With pace and power. Get the ball down and play
- Wants environment to connect players with the fans
- Hopes to make a couple of signings to show intent. To show the supports that we are the business
- Blank canvass an opportunity to put his stamp on the club.
- Its been madness over the last few days. Priority has been to put staff in place and talking to agents
- Numerous players out of contract and agents wanting to talk
- Phone hasnt stopped ringing since he's been appointed. Shows players want to play for Swindon Town
- Far too soon to say whether he will resign any of the players that have been released
- Don't know any of the players here. Will be contacting them soon
- No issue with the ownership battle
- Only concern is to get a team together to play
- Wants to get fans feeling back. So much difference with fans back in the ground.
- We dont want to lose fans. We want to get fans back. We need that support
- Winning games and playing the right way is huge.

Hawes:
- Rebuilding job having dropped to L2 and players coming out to say how bad it was
- Needs a clean slate
- Coaching is all at Colchester. Four seasons coaching there.
- Reason he left is because Colchester were on a budget cutting exercise
- He isn't one of those 'retread managers' who have been around everywhere
- Sheridan didn't connect with the Town, the fans, the players and now there are only 9 players left
- He needs to put a winning team together
- McGreal talked about there being quite a good budget. Must be strings attached due to FL loan to pay wages
- Needs to spend smartly or get some bargains
- Talked about reengaging with the community.
- Thinks most people see McGreal as a good, pragmatic signing.
- Impressive that fans are giving him this much good will given the state of the club and the fact that there is so little good will at the club!
 

[The Artist Formerly Known as Audrey]

Good budgie?

Who’d a tawt it.

[Batch]

cheers NMH

[Quagmire]

Just for clarity. That’s next Wednesday….

https://twitter.com/stfcsupclub/status/1397235711921770498?s=21

Ah - apologises!

[Nemo]

- Been watching a few games on the 'Y scout' (?)

Wyscout - it's a football analysis platform used by most clubs these days, but the kind of thing that was revolutionary ten years ago.

Thanks for transcribing. All sounds fairly positive, big task ahead of him but I'm reasonably pleased it's him rather than some of the possibles.

[adje]

Do we know if anyone else was interviewed?

[wheretherealredsare]

Anyone with cG in his name is destined for greatness with STFC. Shame about the John bit "shudders"

[Berniman]

The one remaining Adver reporter must be on holiday this week - the new manager has not even been announced on there.

[Quagmire]

https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/19330157.john-mcgreal-named-new-swindon-town-manager-two-year-deal/