[Archived] Nicko's Thread Part 3

[jannerman]

There are a number of top managers that are currently available. Personally I would like to see a foreign manager come in and take us forward.

I want to see attractive football and a top 10 finish next year.

Potential candidates?

Bilic- wonderful job with Croatia.

Sven- why not?

Deschamps- great job with Juve and Monaco.

Bothroyd- Excellent, young manager.

Lets be honest when Hughes leaves he will take at least two players with him, I think Bentley and Santa Cruz- we can only hope for £25-30 million for both and then that gives the new manager £40 million

I think Bothroyd would be a good shout, have a lot of time for him....

Not so impressed with your maths though

[LeChuck]

Well Hughes can bugger off for me. It seems like he'd take any old job - the way he refused to rule out Newcastle and now this.

The board only have themselves to blame. It was obvious this season was our big chance, but Hughes was completely handcuffed when it came to transfers all season. I know we're on a small budget at the moment, but that extra £3-4 million investment might not seem like such a huge amount when we look at the league table this time next year (£750k per place, isn't it?).

In every January interview Hughes looked incredibly annoyed and downhearted. He'd obviously moved Savage out to make room for a quality player but had to make-do with a semi-fit Vogel after the window had closed.

[jannerman]

Au contraire hatsa. I am the reallist on here. You lot thinking that BRFC will continue indefinitely at footballs top table are the dreamers.

Sorry, you can't have that title all to yourself, I'm a realist too - and tight with it, so I think that makes me worse!

Besides, don't we just have to be better than three out of twenty teams to get away with it?

I'd watch Rovers at Plymouth if they were ever relegated, so it's not all bad ;-)

[LeftWinger]

The board only have themselves to blame.

I like Hughes - and accept that he'll move on to bigger and better things. BUT - City are not a good stepping stone for him. What happens if he's treated the same way as Sven (which will most likely happen). Can you see United fans wanting a man who was sacked by City?

[Bobby G]

Why would someone prefer Boothroyd, a total gamble at this level, to Sam Allardyce who has at least proven to keep a Notlob side in the top half consistently despite having no money!?

[1864roverite]

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[LeftWinger]

Why would someone prefer Boothroyd, a total gamble at this level, to Sam Allardyce who has at least proven to keep a Notlob side in the top half consistently despite having no money!?

I have no idea - I'd certainly take Big Sam over Boothroyd.

[Hasta]

Why would someone prefer Boothroyd, a total gamble at this level, to Sam Allardyce who has at least proven to keep a Notlob side in the top half consistently despite having no money!?

A failure at this level.

[jannerman]

The board only have themselves to blame. It was obvious this season was our big chance, but Hughes was completely handcuffed when it came to transfers all season. I know we're on a small budget at the moment, but that extra £3-4 million investment might not seem like such a huge amount when we look at the league table this time next year (£750k per place, isn't it?).

In every January interview Hughes looked incredibly annoyed and downhearted. He'd obviously moved Savage out to make room for a quality player but had to make-do with a semi-fit Vogel after the window had closed.

Am I the only one who is wondering if he'll do as well with lots of cash?

That said aren't most of the City squad up for sale - I guess in order to get some cash in for other players?

Perhaps after the initial splurge there isn't that much more money in the kitty than at Rovers?

[RibbleValleyRover]

Rumours are that Sinatra's guys are meeting with Ronaldinho's agent and are still after the brazillian striker Jo. I can't see how a manager can work with this type of setup, what happens if Hughes doesn't want these two players.

[jannerman]

Why would someone prefer Boothroyd, a total gamble at this level, to Sam Allardyce who has at least proven to keep a Notlob side in the top half consistently despite having no money!?

Young guy, seems to be pretty level when it comes to the press and doesn't seem to be afraid to give some of his players a kick...

I think Notlob's style of play is ugly as sin, but I guess it's effective as proved, but surely too many older foreign players will come looking for fat pay checks?

[LeChuck]

Rumours are that Sinatra's guys are meeting with Ronaldinho's agent and are still after the brazillian striker Jo. I can't see how a manager can work with this type of setup, what happens if Hughes doesn't want these two players.

Probably better than constantly being told which players he can't have...

[RevidgeBlue]

Am I completely alone in wondering why on earth we have granted Citeh permission to speak to Hughes?

He is our manager under contract, and in my view should have been told he is going nowhere unless a job of similar calibre to Chelsea or ManUre comes up.

In that instance it would obviously be churlish to stand in his way, but we shouldn't in my view encourage him into a sideways move elsewhere.

Permission should have been refused point blank and I'm sure Hughes would have been professional enough to get on with the job.

There's no-one better out there to do the job imo, he just needs a little bit of funding to remain competitive.

Very disappointed in John Williams, the Board and the Trustees after today's developments.

[nicko]

Chelsea had a nine-hour meeting of their big-wigs today to discuss the managerial position...and broke up without a decision.

So the agony will go on again tomorrow.

I don't think Sparky takes Man City until he knows he is NOT getting Chelsea.

This is turning into a joke.

[ABBEY]

Am I completely alone in wondering why on earth we have granted Citeh permission to speak to Hughes?

He is our manager under contract, and in my view should have been told he is going nowhere unless a job of similar calibre to Chelsea or ManUre comes up.

In that instance it would obviously be churlish to stand in his way, but we shouldn't in my view encourage him into a sideways move elsewhere.

Permission should have been refused point blank and I'm sure Hughes would have been professional enough to get on with the job.

There's no-one better out there to do the job imo, he just needs a little bit of funding to remain competitive.

Very disappointed in John Williams, the Board and the Trustees after today's developments.

your not alone rev..Ive been wondering that all day too

[nono91291]

Chelsea had a nine-hour meeting

Bloody hell, that's a lot of sandwiches.

[ABBEY]

This is turning into a joke.

im wetting myself nicko....not even remotly a joke.

[John]

Rev - dont think the board could have done much about it.

"Mark has made it clear to the board he would like the opportunity to talk to Manchester City,"

[1864roverite]

ctv production team have all just got back from Russia, production did not reach completion and I am told it was a video shoot for the incoming manager who they thought was to be Hiddink !

they have all to be in work for 0700 tomorrow morning

[MCMC1875]

Am I completely alone in wondering why on earth we have granted Citeh permission to speak to Hughes?

He is our manager under contract, and in my view should have been told he is going nowhere unless a job of similar calibre to Chelsea or ManUre comes up.

In that instance it would obviously be churlish to stand in his way, but we shouldn't in my view encourage him into a sideways move elsewhere.

Permission should have been refused point blank and I'm sure Hughes would have been professional enough to get on with the job.

There's no-one better out there to do the job imo, he just needs a little bit of funding to remain competitive.

Very disappointed in John Williams, the Board and the Trustees after today's developments.

Yep Rev - if he's going don't stand in his way!

[tony gale's mic]

Chelsea had a nine-hour meeting of their big-wigs today to discuss the managerial position...and broke up without a decision.

So the agony will go on again tomorrow.

I don't think Sparky takes Man City until he knows he is NOT getting Chelsea.

This is turning into a joke.

Maybe our best hope is that the Chelsea meetings rumble on for a few more days and City get fed up/Sparky comes to his senses.

[RevidgeBlue]

Rev - dont think the board could have done much about it.

"Mark has made it clear to the board he would like the opportunity to talk to Manchester City,"

We should have made it equally clear that that would not be possible and that permission was denied!

[tony gale's mic]

We should have made it equally clear that that would not be possible and that permission was denied!

He could have just resigned though surely?

[Paul]

You can't fault the current regime for this.

There comes a time when a manager feels the need to move on.

There also comes a time when a board gets fed up with him being linked with a move.

Sure, it would be great if there was a new backer. But nobody has filled that vacancy either. You have to accept that as the reality.

So, let's be realistic. If he goes, find a bright and hungry young manager who plays football that fills the ground without having to slash prices.

You might not win the league, but you might win a Cup. You might also be better to watch.

Only a couple of teams win things, so the rest should make it entertaining.

That should be the guide when looking for the next boss.

Sometimes change is good.

Sounds good to me. Hughes is going to leave so we need to move on. I feel City makes more sense for him than Chelsea but if he's going I don't really care where he lands. Perhaps if he goes to City there is more chance he'll be back for some players? Players and managers come and go, the only constant thing is the club

[percy]

I think refusing him persmission would drag the whole mess out even more and wouldn't leave us in any better a situation. He could still leave us if he really wanted - with the probability of him resigning and us getting sweet FA for him.

At least this way, we look like we're going to get a very healthy compensation package for a manager who obviously wants to take his ambitions elsewhere. The quicker the better really, let's hope the deal is resolved and we can move onto finding a replacement. Better that than seeing this drag out all summer, wasting valuable transfer time and preparation time for next season.

I cannot see the situation changing where Hughes wants to stay at Rovers. If he doesn't weant to be here, we should take the maximum compensation we can ASAP and get on with the rebuilding - there'll be no shortage of takers.....