If it is Richie

[Branton Rover]

It is our responsibility to unite behind him & give him all the support he needs and deserves.

I know Richie has probably rubbed people up the wrong way previously but if he does get appointed the board will clearly think he’s up to it & buys into the ‘family club’ aspect of the project - to those who are most sceptical of RW, I remind you we are appointing a football manager not a social worker

[ChrisBx]

Given his success as a player here, his strong personality and the dire way in which we ended the season, I imagine most will get behind him initially at least.

It's an interesting appointment. It has the potentially to be a success... but it could also end in tears pretty quickly if things don't start well.

[MachoMadness]

Chalk and cheese from Moore in terms of personality. Maybe that's what we need at this stage. I don't for a second think the board won't have factored in his personality when giving him the job.

[Alan Southstand]

I would think it’s the best chance we’ve got at getting the contacts on board for getting some good quality loans in. Hopefully, the new TIM is comfortable with whoever gets the job.

[Jonathan]

The board have staged another rigorous recruitment process. If we have decided, having concluded each stage, that Wellens is the preferred candidate then you can be sure it’s for the right reasons, irrespective of what anyone thinks about him or thought about him before.

Personally, I’ll be delighted if Wellens is confirmed imminently.

[Chris Black come back]

Was his transfer business any good at Swindon?

[Jonathan]

Was his transfer business any good at Swindon?

Not sure on what basis you’d judge that? It was effective in so far as it won them a league title and earned them plaudits for the football they played in doing so.

[MachoMadness]

He brought in Eoin Doyle didn't he? If we get a few players half as effective as that I'll be happy.

[GazLaz]

You would imagine Wellens has spent the last two months watching us and assessing the season as a whole. He will know every player and have character references from Coppinger. He will be in a pretty good spot to hit the ground running.

[DearneValleyRover]

It is our responsibility to unite behind him & give him all the support he needs and deserves.

I know Richie has probably rubbed people up the wrong way previously but if he does get appointed the board will clearly think he’s up to it & buys into the ‘family club’ aspect of the project - to those who are most sceptical of RW, I remind you we are appointing a football manager not a social worker

Whoever it is, it’s our responsibility to unite behind them

[redandwhitearmy]

Was his transfer business any good at Swindon?

He signed Jerry Yates and Eoin Doyle who tore that league a new one.

Jerry Yates speaks very highly of Wellens.

[Petche]

Could we also get Scott Twine?
One of Swindon's better players, dead ball specialist and I think out of contract.

[GazLaz]

Could we also get Scott Twine?
One of Swindon's better players, dead ball specialist and I think out of contract.

Likely to get a championship move I think.

[Alan Southstand]

It wouldn’t surprise me at all if Copps hasn’t put in a good word for his ex team mate.

[Chris Black come back]

Was his transfer business any good at Swindon?

Not sure on what basis you’d judge that? It was effective in so far as it won them a league title and earned them plaudits for the football they played in doing so.

It is a question, signified by a question mark at the end. I don't know, others may do so. I can see who he signed - I don't know how they turned out.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Was his transfer business any good at Swindon?

He signed Jerry Yates and Eoin Doyle who tore that league a new one.

Jerry Yates speaks very highly of Wellens.

Doyle was on loan wasn't he? I seem to remember some wrangling with his parent club, was it Bradford? Who recalled him against his will at one point.

[Walshy]

He would certainly be different to Darren Moore in just about every possible way and fire a few rockets up backsides regardless of whether it's needed or not. Bring it on! 

[Jonathan]

Was his transfer business any good at Swindon?

Not sure on what basis you’d judge that? It was effective in so far as it won them a league title and earned them plaudits for the football they played in doing so.

It is a question, signified by a question mark at the end. I don't know, others may do so. I can see who he signed - I don't know how they turned out.

Yes, I’m aware what a question mark is. I wasn’t sure how you’d judge it? I didn’t think you were asking a leading question, and my answer wasn’t intended to be objectionable either.

[Alan Southstand]

Just a side note - I wonder what effect a RW appointment would have on messrs Wright, James and Halliday? Or, has that ship already sailed?

[StocksArmy]

I will stand by what I have said in other posts but, I will get behind him and am comfortable knowing he wont stand for players not doing the basics. Cant see Bogle getting away with not running anymore.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Just a side note - I wonder what effect a RW appointment would have on messrs Wright, James and Halliday? Or, has that ship already sailed?

I kinda hope Wright has used a speedboat.

[BVB]

What we need is a emotionally intelligent manager who can vary his (or her) management style to get the best out of EVERY player in the squad.
So that DOES mean being able to be a “social worker” when that approach is needed, as much as applying “the stick” when that approach is needed.
Footballers are human beings too and having a one-track approach to all players and in all scenarios is not conducive to getting the best out of them - a good manager works hard to earn the trust of the players through being emotionally intelligent.

[Donny Dub]

Team Spirit helps

What we need is a emotionally intelligent manager who can vary his (or her) management style to get the best out of EVERY player in the squad.
So that DOES mean being able to be a “social worker” when that approach is needed, as much as applying “the stick” when that approach is needed.
Footballers are human beings too and having a one-track approach to all players and in all scenarios is not conducive to getting the best out of them - a good manager works hard to earn the trust of the players through being emotionally intelligent.

BVB

Team Spirit helps BVB

[Josh Horsman]

I think Richie could be a very good managers for us. I’d be behind who ever takes over. Both Richie and Robinson both have good attributes to bring to the managers job.

[karldew]

Was his transfer business any good at Swindon?

He signed Jerry Yates and Eoin Doyle who tore that league a new one.

Jerry Yates speaks very highly of Wellens.

Doyle was on loan wasn't he? I seem to remember some wrangling with his parent club, was it Bradford? Who recalled him against his will at one point.

He was on loan, Bradford recalled him then Swindon signed permanently. Then got money thrown at him/longer contract at Bolton

[godlike1]

Why are people thinking its richie? If its due to the betting odds, well they've not exactly been reliable to date have they?

Does someone have some inside info?

[GazLaz]

Why are people thinking its richie? If its due to the betting odds, well they've not exactly been reliable to date have they?

Does someone have some inside info?

Think they’ve been pretty reliable. Richie was the original favourite. They narrowed down the final three for us. He’s gone long odds on now so if he does get the job they have been a tremendous guide. They nearly always are, the closer you get to the announcement the more accurate they are obviously.

[Jonathan]

Why are people thinking its richie? If its due to the betting odds, well they've not exactly been reliable to date have they?

Does someone have some inside info?

Think they’ve been pretty reliable. Richie was the original favourite. They narrowed down the final three for us. He’s gone long odds on now so if he does get the job they have been a tremendous guide. They nearly always are, the closer you get to the announcement the more accurate they are obviously.

Not sure I agree with all of that. RW was an obvious link with us from the off hence his place at the top of the betting market at the start. But the process has obviously been wide open and the club have considered lots of options and kept it all quiet. The betting market has fluctuated since and many that have occupied the favourite position have been dismissed out of hand.

What I do agree with is that the market clearly becomes a more reliable guide as an announcement nears. The recent shift in odds is hard to ignore in that respect. But, as always with these things, I’ll not feel confident until there’s been an announcement.

[GazLaz]

Why are people thinking its richie? If its due to the betting odds, well they've not exactly been reliable to date have they?

Does someone have some inside info?

Think they’ve been pretty reliable. Richie was the original favourite. They narrowed down the final three for us. He’s gone long odds on now so if he does get the job they have been a tremendous guide. They nearly always are, the closer you get to the announcement the more accurate they are obviously.

Not sure I agree with all of that. RW was an obvious link with us from the off hence his place at the top of the betting market at the start. But the process has obviously been wide open and the club have considered lots of options and kept it all quiet. The betting market has fluctuated since and many that have occupied the favourite position have been dismissed out of hand.

What I do agree with is that the market clearly becomes a more reliable guide as an announcement nears. The recent shift in odds is hard to ignore in that respect. But, as always with these things, I’ll not feel confident until there’s been an announcement.

It’s an evolving situation and ever move isn’t going to be accurate but it’s painted a picture of what’s happening before it has. It told us the final three, which wasn’t public info, and it’s told us the (very likely) winner before it’s announced. You can’t ask much more.

[DRNaith]

On this call for unity, don't assume that a fan preferring one manager over another has an issue with the other manager, just a preference.

I'm sure everyone will get behind the new manager, whoever he or she is, ...for at least the first five minutes of the first preseason friendly anyway!