Anthony Hudson

[Dare to dream!]

This would be a very very very deflating appointment

More deflating than Flitcroft?

[sedwardsdrfc]

Yes. I can kind of find reasons for Flitcroft he has had success when you look at it without context, promotions managing in championship etc, but this hudson guy sounds like he's had nowt

[Dare to dream!]

Yes. I can kind of find reasons for Flitcroft he has had success when you look at it without context, promotions managing in championship etc, but this hudson guy sounds like he's had nowt

See i would look at it the other way around. Flitcroft is tried and tested and hasn't pulled up many trees. This Hudon guy is an unknown quantity, a gamble which may or may not pay off.

[aidanstu]

He has a managerial career win rate of 23% I know the board quoted mccanns if around 44% as being a big reason for his appointment. I can’t see the board going for this feller.

[Alan Southstand]

Then why even shortlist him?

[sedwardsdrfc]

Yes. I can kind of find reasons for Flitcroft he has had success when you look at it without context, promotions managing in championship etc, but this hudson guy sounds like he's had nowt

See i would look at it the other way around. Flitcroft is tried and tested and hasn't pulled up many trees. This Hudon guy is an unknown quantity, a gamble which may or may not pay off.

Hudson has managed and at club level has a terrible record. In Flitcrofts time in the championship he kept Barnsley up for a season then struggled (which isn't really out of the ordinary cycle). Everywhere else he has a decent win ratio. I'd look at it that Flitcroft has a consistent win ratio around 40% but Hudson has a very poor win ratio and little experience that is immediately relevant i.e. EFL management.

I don't want Flitcroft i'm just saying between the two it should be fairly easy to choose Flitcroft.

[DonnyOsmond]

Would he work for minimal money? Is he interested in trying to build a team with little money? Yes? He's in!

You're a shambles.

[Boomstick]

Hoden just confirmed he has been interviewed

To say that the club are keeping things very much in house, Hoden seems happy to broadcast whatever he wants to.

It's a leak, very clever.

Leak a name who has a poor record and the fans wouldn't like, so when they announce an otherwise disappointing appointment, it doesn't seem as bad and maybe seen as a good appointment.
So my money is on flitcroft to be announced as our next manager.
They did it with mcann, but I can't remember who the 'poor' candidate was that time.

[drfchound]

Hoden just confirmed he has been interviewed

To say that the club are keeping things very much in house, Hoden seems happy to broadcast whatever he wants to.

It's a leak, very clever.

Leak a name who has a poor record and the fans wouldn't like, so when they announce an otherwise disappointing appointment, it doesn't seem as bad and maybe seen as a good appointment.
So my money is on flitcroft to be announced as our next manager.
They did it with mcann, but I can't remember who the 'poor' candidate was that time.

Interesting theory but at the time we knew that McCall was also a prime candidate and a big proportion of supporters wanted him to get the job.

[mushRTID]

Maybe the intention was always 4 on the shortlist but the board were intrigued by this Hudson fella so they’ve heard him out in addition?

[RedRover45]

Hoden just confirmed he has been interviewed

To say that the club are keeping things very much in house, Hoden seems happy to broadcast whatever he wants to.

It's a leak, very clever.

Leak a name who has a poor record and the fans wouldn't like, so when they announce an otherwise disappointing appointment, it doesn't seem as bad and maybe seen as a good appointment.
So my money is on flitcroft to be announced as our next manager.
They did it with mcann, but I can't remember who the 'poor' candidate was that time.

Gary Caldwell

[EBL]

He arrived at tottenham with a  "glittering reference"from Harry Redknapp, who likened him to "a young José Mourinho"......🙊..

[big fat yorkshire pudding]

Maybe there is no conspiracy?

[Boomstick]

Hoden just confirmed he has been interviewed

To say that the club are keeping things very much in house, Hoden seems happy to broadcast whatever he wants to.

It's a leak, very clever.

Leak a name who has a poor record and the fans wouldn't like, so when they announce an otherwise disappointing appointment, it doesn't seem as bad and maybe seen as a good appointment.
So my money is on flitcroft to be announced as our next manager.
They did it with mcann, but I can't remember who the 'poor' candidate was that time.

Gary Caldwell

Ah thanks. It did happen last time!
Pretty sure caldwells name popped up at the last minute too!

[Filo]

If this is one of the high calibre applicants, someone needs to re assess the meaning of high calibre

[Away Rover]

I like him. He used to play for, and coach the Wilmington Hammerheads, which I reckon is the greatest name ever for a football team. A hammerhead is just what we need round here.

[Boomstick]

So my theory is they have done the interviews, Moore and Appleton want too much, so they leak Hudson, so when they announce flitcroft everyone isn't too disappointed.

It happened last time with mcall, grayson, Caldwell and mcann

It so obvious!

[Boomstick]

If this is one of the high calibre applicants, someone needs to re assess the meaning of high calibre

Don't worry, it's just disinformation

[donny dave]

Where is SM  when you need him to put our minds at rest.
How the hell does he meet the specifications.

[Dare to dream!]

They didn’t ‘leak’ Caldwell he was genuinely close to getting the job which SM confirmed.

[mushRTID]

So my theory is they have done the interviews, Moore and Appleton want too much, so they leak Hudson, so when they announce flitcroft everyone isn't too disappointed.

It happened last time with mcall, grayson, Caldwell and mcann

It so obvious!

I’d like to think salary offer/expectations would be discussed or stated before interviewing...otherwise why waste peoples time?

[Boomstick]

So my theory is they have done the interviews, Moore and Appleton want too much, so they leak Hudson, so when they announce flitcroft everyone isn't too disappointed.

It happened last time with mcall, grayson, Caldwell and mcann

It so obvious!

I’d like to think salary offer/expectations would be discussed or stated before interviewing...otherwise why waste peoples time?

Every job I've gone for, salary was negotiated on 2nd interview.
But I guess they might have done it on the first.

The candidate will have a salary expectation, and it's at the interview stage that it's discussed

[dickos1]

This would be a very very very deflating appointment

More deflating than Flitcroft?

A lot more,
He’s regarded as one of the worst coaches in MLS history and the worst coach ever for colarado

[Draytonian III]

He’s also Alan Hudson’s son ,ex Stoke and Chelsea and he used to like a pint or two

[WheatleyRover]

Jesus im going to be disappointed if its Flitcroft

[silent majority]

Where is SM  when you need him to put our minds at rest.
How the hell does he meet the specifications.

You worry too much!

[donny dave]

Cheers SM you have put my mind at rest.

[donny dave]

Any idea when it will be announced?

[dknward2]

Now ask the same about moore

[karldew]

Where is SM  when you need him to put our minds at rest.
How the hell does Moore meet the specifications.