New Manager thread part (96837494)

[Quagmire]

I’d be open to Matt Taylor, despite his record at Walsall.

[Mooneyraker]

I do think what the Morris experiment shows is that the gulf between the big clubs and ours is now so large that we probably won't get ex-players/managers from there succeeding at our level.

When Hoddle went onto Chelsea from Swindon, our facilities probably weren't miles apart from those at Harlington, their old training ground.

I always got the impression that Morris simply couldn't believe how shit our set up was. Of course he had probably done his 'homework' but the reality of a cold day in Calne with an over 80s Zumba class taking place next door probably hits home like a wet kipper to the face if you are used to the set up at Cobham. Throw in the clown show of Aberdeen/Sandro/Zav et al and he probably regretted it from minute one, which is why he wore a face like a slapped arse for the duration.

[Ƭ̵̬̊: The Artist Formerly Known as CWIG]

He'd have checked out the facilities before he agreed. He wouldn't have counted on a spiv getting rid of the captain and then leaving the paperwork on his replacement clogged in the fax machine without hitting send though.

[ROKERITE]

I do think what the Morris experiment shows is that the gulf between the big clubs and ours is now so large that we probably won't get ex-players/managers from there succeeding at our level.

When Hoddle went onto Chelsea from Swindon, our facilities probably weren't miles apart from those at Harlington, their old training ground.

I always got the impression that Morris simply couldn't believe how shit our set up was. Of course he had probably done his 'homework' but the reality of a cold day in Calne with an over 80s Zumba class taking place next door probably hits home like a wet kipper to the face if you are used to the set up at Cobham. Throw in the clown show of Aberdeen/Sandro/Zav et al and he probably regretted it from minute one, which is why he wore a face like a slapped arse for the duration.

Are your training facilities very bad? Nowadays many coaches/managers have a good training complex near the very top of their checklist.

[MangoRed]

Zero interest in Artell- nobody’s been near him for 2 years? Zero interest in Cowley- only ever really been successful once.

Robbie Neilson for me, cracking win %. Knows the leagues… worth a go imo.

[jayohaitchenn]

Left field. How about tempting Paul Trollope back into the number one hotseat?

[Bob's Orange]

Zero interest in Artell- nobody’s been near him for 2 years? Zero interest in Cowley- only ever really been successful once.

Robbie Neilson for me, cracking win %. Knows the leagues… worth a go imo.

As in ex-hearts manager Robbie Nielson? Interesting pick.

[ROKERITE]

Zero interest in Artell- nobody’s been near him for 2 years? Zero interest in Cowley- only ever really been successful once.

Robbie Neilson for me, cracking win %. Knows the leagues… worth a go imo.

In fairness to Artell it's just over a year since he left Crewe; and just because no-one has employed him since doesn't mean he's not a good coach/manager. Never be swayed by what owners/directors might do; remember Shack's opinion of their knowledge.

Cowley won two titles in three seasons at Lincoln, the second being The League Two title. His only failure was at Pompey but even there his win % was over 43.

Robbie Neilson's only venture South of the border was a miserable failure at Franchise and he doesn't know this league.

[Bob's Orange]

What about Noel Hunt?

[Lemis]

What about Noel Hunt?

Is there any reason he wouldn't stay at Reading instead?

[Batch]

I've no idea. the last manager I didn't want got us promoted

[donkey]

Donkey for First Team Overlord

 

[Nijholts Nuts]

I'd like to see Picaretta given a go. He knows and loves the club, has experienced the good and bad of the PdC coaching and would probably fit Clem's budget

[bathford]

I'd like to see Picaretta given a go. He knows and loves the club, has experienced the good and bad of the PdC coaching and would probably fit Clem's budget

That’s an interesting thought. When he was at the club recently, he openly admitted that he loves Swindon.  He is looking for the right opportunity, and when he was asked if he would consider Swindon, he had a very wry smile on his face and said that the position was filled at the moment.

Read into that what you will.

[theakston2k]

Whoever it is needs to be charismatic and someone we can unite behind. None of the journeymen managers tick those boxes, we had enough of the bland and miserable to last a lifetime. It’s no coincidence the most fun we had as fans and success too was with PDC and Wellens where there was at least some 2 way engagement.