Mowbrays Successor

[Wovers]

5 minutes ago, Mike E said:

I torture her buy dressing Baby E in his rovers stuff when she's away even for just a few minutes. Is that not enough?

It will have to do won’t it, Mike. You jack Keys lot are a funny lot, same as that Lambe fella.

[oldjamfan1]

11 minutes ago, Mike E said:

I torture her buy dressing Baby E in his rovers stuff when she's away even for just a few minutes. Is that not enough?

Grow a pair and dress him in his Rovers stuff in front of her while singing the song that darrenrover has posted on the nostalgia thread a couple of hours ago 😁😉

[RoverKyle]

24 minutes ago, Wovers said:

Please can you remove that profile pic, it’s depressing me even further. That team eh, literally none of the whole 25 man squad we have now would even get on the bench of that promotion winning side, none of them.

Haha it's an ode to better times. They'll come round again. Just not under this management.

Edited March 4, 2021 by RoverKyle

[roversfan99]

30 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Well of course he would be in a with a shout for the job too, depending on how things go until the end of the season. 

You still not got any suggestions? 

I just dont see the purpose of bringing in a manager with a very limited track record, on a short term deal that he would be unlikely to accept.

As I have repeatedly said, that is a strawman argument because I dont profess to know potential managers across Europe, but they are out there as numerous teams near the top of the division have proved. 

The pick of the experienced managers have gone to clubs in our division already. 

[windymiller7]

Was just having a look at available managers & one that stood out to me as an interesting one: Roberto Di Matteo.

Obviously a strange spell at Villa where he was only in charge for 12 games (Losing 4), but has done pretty well everywhere else, including a Championship promotion season at West Brom, where he took them back up after they were relegated from the Prem.

Who did he replace at the Hawthornes? Yep, you guessed it!

High profile (ish), previous promotion, out of work - could work within Venky's usual criteria & I wouldn't be too disappointed myself. certainly an upgrade on suggestions of Pulis!

I'm sure someone will come along and piss on my chips though - other than the fact TM's going nowhere, but hey, I can dream!

Managerial stats below for those interested:

Edited March 4, 2021 by windymiller7
Stats added

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

7 minutes ago, windymiller7 said:

Was just having a look at available managers & one that stood out to me as an interesting one: Roberto Di Matteo.

Obviously a strange spell at Villa where he was only in charge for 12 games (Losing 4), but has done pretty well everywhere else, including a Championship promotion season at West Brom, where he took them back up after they were relegated from the Prem.

Who did he replace at the Hawthornes? Yep, you guessed it!

High profile (ish), previous promotion, out of work - could work within Venky's usual criteria & I wouldn't be too disappointed myself. certainly an upgrade on suggestions of Pulis!

I'm sure someone will come along and piss on my chips though - other than the fact TM's going nowhere, but hey, I can dream!

Managerial stats below for those interested:

Has he not managed a club since Villa? Any idea why? 

[Bigdoggsteel]

13 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

I just dont see the purpose of bringing in a manager with a very limited track record, on a short term deal that he would be unlikely to accept.

As I have repeatedly said, that is a strawman argument because I dont profess to know potential managers across Europe, but they are out there as numerous teams near the top of the division have proved. 

The pick of the experienced managers have gone to clubs in our division already. 

You have no idea what he would or would not accept. 

So,if you don't have suggestions, maybe dont go around specialising in critiquing others that offer them. It can come across as annoying. Put forward an alternative. 

We could all say we don't have a clue and it's up to the club,but it would be fairly boring here if that was the case. 

[windymiller7]

13 minutes ago, Hoochie Bloochie Mama said:

Has he not managed a club since Villa? Any idea why? 

Not as far as I'm aware - there's nothing available online anyway.

No idea. It looks like he's still living in the UK and has been on Goals on Sunday recently. Don't know if he's lost the hunger or not, or whether he's just living off a couple of big fat pay-offs waiting for a phone call.

[roversfan99]

11 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

You have no idea what he would or would not accept. 

So,if you don't have suggestions, maybe dont go around specialising in critiquing others that offer them. It can come across as annoying. Put forward an alternative. 

We could all say we don't have a clue and it's up to the club,but it would be fairly boring here if that was the case. 

I disagree in that I think it is fair to critique the potential likelihood and indeed suitability of names mentioned. In regards to managers mentioned, most of them I feel are not very good options, I was a fan of the idea of Nigel Pearson before he unfortunately went elsewhere. Managers like Wagner and Cowley would also have some merit to them albeit they dont overly convince me, but I would consider them an upgrade.

[chaddyrovers]

6 hours ago, Tyrone Shoelaces said:

I think Wilder will stay at Sheffield. If they were going to sack him they'd have done it by now.

have you read the article in the Athletic online paper about behind the scenes between the Wilder and Board. Plus the plan for next season and the board may want a director of football ih

1 hour ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Well of course he would be in a with a shout for the job too, depending on how things go until the end of the season. 

You still not got any suggestions? 

Keane isn't management type. He is better being a pundit on TV

[chaddyrovers]

36 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

As I have repeatedly said, that is a strawman argument because I dont profess to know potential managers across Europe, but they are out there as numerous teams near the top of the division have proved. 

Would you accept that most overseas managers are head coaches and rarely get involved in transfers as their clubs have director of football or Sporting director in place. 

So would you be in favour of bringing in director of football with an overseas head coach under him?

[tomphil]

When the likes of Di Matteo are available you've just got to be considering and sounding them out.  There's been others come and gone whilst we've been being fed the 'journey' line.

You might get someone a bit higher profile who'll cost a bit more come in and say sod slow builds give me a 2 year contract, a bit of backing and i'll go for it. We'll review it as we go along.

Can't see what there is to lose there as long as you aren't chucking 20 million at them. We are losing money hand over fist anyway and pissing it away on certain players and their wages.

We dropped out the Prem courtesy of this lot and their pals nearly a decade ago now and not ONCE have we had a genuine go at getting back there. It's absolutely dire being fed the crap about that being what the owners year on year then never having a go. Then they hang on to the words a manager who to his credit has assembled a decent squad but has no intention of having a real go, just stringing it along because he knows he can't deliver it.

All we want is just to have one good season in this division and finish above midtable, in something like 8 attempts !!!

[CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber]

4 hours ago, Carbz said:

When you say 'GOAT', do you mean 'Greatest Of All Time'?

Do I fuck. He's arguably not even the greatest manager we've had under Venkys, which is about as scathing a comment you could possibly make about a football manager. 

[bazza]

2 hours ago, RoverKyle said:

Haha it's an ode to better times. They'll come round again. Just not under this management.

Or this ownership.

[RoverKyle]

1 hour ago, bazza said:

Or this ownership.

Agreed. Meant that as part of it. 

[Oldgregg86]

I’d love to chime in on this debate but I can almost guarantee he will still be here come kick off of the new season .  I’d love nothing more than fans back in the ground, sun shining and new manager, new optimism but I we all know he will still be on his journey come august

[Richard Oakley]

5 hours ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Leprechauns? Are you ok? 

I think you're a bit silly Richard. Go back to when you quoted me first and highlighted one sentence. I have clearly said numerous times I think Mowbray should go. Including in that post. 

Anyway, on Johnson. Integrating players into the under 23s who are coming back from injury,really? That's enough qualifications for you in your criteria? If you don't understand the differences between managing a team of under 23s and a senior team, well I really don't know what to say. We have had this conversation on here before. The vast majority never make the move to senior. We should not give someone that opportunity here, particularly now. We simply cannot afford the gamble. 

I'm fine, though I think you missed the sarcasm. 

No, you have said you'd keep Mowbray to the end of the season. You think, we've got enough points. If Mowbray is not sacked now, we're relegated. Mowbray came in with 15 games to save us, he failed. Remember.

When Johnson was appointed to coach of the U23s, I was sceptical. He did a good job. Perhaps you underestimate the difficulty posed by a senior player coming in to play in a different style to the then seniors. Johnson did so.

You, lost for words? Never. You are being ignorant. Johnson knows the players and what he's got to work with. He's not an outsider coming in. Johnson is not a gamble. The U23s play the system Mowbray wants the seniors to play and do it better. We do have some coaches at the club, who can coach.

Right now, we have a squad that has no belief in itself or in their manager. They've no fight in them, either. Change must be made.

[Proudtobeblue&white]

4 hours ago, CrouchingNunhiddenCucumber said:

Do I fuck. He's arguably not even the greatest manager we've had under Venkys, which is about as scathing a comment you could possibly make about a football manager. 

That would be Sam, they listened to the dark lord unfortunately, it's never recovered.

[Bigdoggsteel]

11 hours ago, Richard Oakley said:

I'm fine, though I think you missed the sarcasm. 

No, you have said you'd keep Mowbray to the end of the season. You think, we've got enough points. If Mowbray is not sacked now, we're relegated. Mowbray came in with 15 games to save us, he failed. Remember.

When Johnson was appointed to coach of the U23s, I was sceptical. He did a good job. Perhaps you underestimate the difficulty posed by a senior player coming in to play in a different style to the then seniors. Johnson did so.

You, lost for words? Never. You are being ignorant. Johnson knows the players and what he's got to work with. He's not an outsider coming in. Johnson is not a gamble. The U23s play the system Mowbray wants the seniors to play and do it better. We do have some coaches at the club, who can coach.

Right now, we have a squad that has no belief in itself or in their manager. They've no fight in them, either. Change must be made.

Johnson is not a gamble? Absolute nonsese. 

Change must be made alright,not for someone with no experience though. It's enough we are giving that opportunity to PL clubs kids at centre half. 

[JHRover]

I'll say it again. If Johnson deserves a crack managing Blackburn Rovers based upon his impressive time with the u23s then why isn't Billy Barr in the running?

[rigger]

8 minutes ago, JHRover said:

I'll say it again. If Johnson deserves a crack managing Blackburn Rovers based upon his impressive time with the u23s then why isn't Billy Barr in the running?

because we have a new fitness coach. Sorry I will get my coat.

Edited March 5, 2021 by rigger

[Bbrovers2288]

23 hours ago, chaddyrovers said:

Where have you read he is likely to be sack? 

Bruce wouldnt be worst appointment. Plus number 2 is likely to be Steve Agnew aswell.

If he is available in the summer then he must a target tho I think Sheffield United would stupid and dumb to sack Wilder when they go down. He is likely to bring them back up next season 

My sources tell me that Bruce had a big fallout with players after latest defeat, if they lose this weekend he is out. Bookies have cut him right down too if you look 

[Waggy76]

30 minutes ago, Bbrovers2288 said:

My sources tell me that Bruce had a big fallout with players after latest defeat, if they lose this weekend he is out. Bookies have cut him right down too if you look 

What are the odds on Mowbray going next in the championship??

 

Edited March 5, 2021 by Waggy76

[rigger]

18 minutes ago, Waggy76 said:

What are the odds on Mowbray going next in the championship??

 

 

48 minutes ago, Bbrovers2288 said:

My sources tell me that Bruce had a big fallout with players after latest defeat, if they lose this weekend he is out. Bookies have cut him right down too if you look 

How about a straight swap.

[Hoochie Bloochie Mama]

1 hour ago, Bbrovers2288 said:

My sources tell me that Bruce had a big fallout with players after latest defeat, if they lose this weekend he is out. Bookies have cut him right down too if you look 

Is your source the national media?