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Isn’t he at forest green at min
I remember when he got the Peterborough job in 2009 (coincidentally, the man he replaced was Darren Ferguson).It was obviously a big move for him, but Posh fans didn't give him a chance. I saw them lose 4-0 at Spurs in the FA Cup and throughout there was a barrage of OTT abuse, silly name calling and it was ridiculous.He's proved in the years since he's a good manager.I don't think a lot of fans here would like him as his preference is generally long ball football.
Doesn't meet the stated criteria - move on!
Cooper seems to be not universally well thought of by FGR fans - often seen as inflexible and seems to upset some players. Had large resources at Conference level
Not exactly the sort of person I would have expected to be linked to the job.Of the candidates so far McCall looks about the pick of the bunch. If the Board want a Rovers connection then it's Wellens. If they want continuity it's Strachan or Wilcox.Then again, very few people anticipated the appointment of O'Driscoll. Maybe it will be a left field one.
I would agree where McCall is concerned. It’d be an appointment that I think would satisfy the majority. And you’d have to question the expectations of anyone unhappy with it.
Quote from: Jonathan on June 09, 2018, 09:31:20 amI would agree where McCall is concerned. It’d be an appointment that I think would satisfy the majority. And you’d have to question the expectations of anyone unhappy with it. Seems like a good choice to me also. Not sure I would bother questioning anyone who took a different view though. Each to their own.
Just out of interest, which of the stated criteria does he not meet?
I don't know why folk are sticking religiously to the job advert and wanting someone who ticks all of the boxes. At the end of the day, it's an advert/wish-list from the board's perspective about what they want from a manager. No candidate will tick all of the boxes perfectly. Some will more than others, it's just getting the best fit from those who do apply.For example...Simon Grayson would smash the 'proven track record of securing results' but Russell Slade would beat him on the 'Success in managing a playing budget' more than any other candidate. Richie Wellens could claim to be a 'proven leader' as could any former captain/manager actually, and SO'D could say he'd win a battle for an 'attractive style of football'.