Following yesterday's result I fear we have now been sentenced to at least another year of Mowbray. That aside, I would be happy with Hughes, Wilder or Ainsworth, (amongst others). Regarding suitability / potential to succeed, how much club managerial experience did Hughes have prior to getting the gig with us in the Premier League, and he did okay. Similarly, Wilder had no managerial experience in the top two divisions prior to being appointed by Sheffield United. The type of managers who have some Championship success on their CV, and who are available, and likely to come are largely limited to the Mowbrays, Coyles and Lamberts of the World, ie their success was a long time ago. In that respect, Wilder is the exception. I think a Championship club, (possibly PNE), will give Ainsworth his well deserved chance, and I believe he will take it.

Are Venkys really so thick? Every other club has had the COVID related issues, in fact the likes of Rotherham have suffered far more. I think relegation “battle” is being optimistic.

Ainsworth has done a great job at a very small club. It was obvious they would struggle in this division, but that would’ve been the case had Klopp, Tuchel or Guardiola been manager. He’s done well to have them still in with a shout of staying up. I would sooner we go for someone with clear potential than someone who had success long ago or someone who only appears capable of mid table Championship.

The fat man needs to join his mates Tony & Mark in clearing off.

They are competent dinosaurs, not the type that we would most likely appoint. I was gutted when we hired Coyle over Warnock, but feel that both he and McCarthy are now both finally past their sell by dates. However, I would still prefer either to Mowbray. The reality is we're not a big enough draw to lure a Bielsa or someone who would almost guarantee success. We still have a decent pool to fish in, but opting for a Neil or a Rowett , (who have both been touted), would be unimaginative and no more likely than an up and coming candidate, (eg Ainsworth), to succeed. Venkys are still guilty of trying to put the cart before the horse. We need a competent, functioning and empowered CEO first. Then we might finally start to progress and get these types of decision right.

I take your point, but Coleman has never taken Accy to The Championship. To us, Ainsworth might be an obvious name, but not to Venkys advisers. I get why people have their reservations, but just wait until we appoint another dinosaur / complete dud and you can pretty much guarantee that Ainsworth will immediately be seen in a better light! Ainsworth is a realistic target who would almost certainly accept the job. He would put his heart and soul into the job. He comes across as bright and charismatic. In my book, that, added to a decent CV at a small club, gives him at least half a chance of making the step up.

Well, okay, but Wycombe are certainly a minnow and he got them in the Championship without a pot to p*ss in. It's the terrible start that's done for them, unfortunately. Ainsworth is one of several I'd be happy with. None of them will end up here.

I wouldn't get too hung up about that as a good few will be off. I would be looking at Ainsworth as a long term appointment. It won't happen, of course. This is Venkys car crash FC.

Not sure about @roversfan99, but I would definitely be a returning season ticket holder if Ainsworth was appointed. Alas, I can see him going to Preston and us being stuck with a guy who is like a house guest over staying his welcome.

Well I would suggest that appointing a series of stooges and the manager's mate are not the most likely to yield a positive outcome. That is not a case of their being unlucky, it's wilful neglect.

A competent, empowered and functioning CEO would do it. Then it wouldn't matter that they know the square root of zero about football. The fact they still have appointed one is proof that they still haven't learned anything.

Made even taller by having to play on Tuesday and Thursday next week.

I hope he's right, as it would be an indicator that Mowbray will not be manager next season.

Good idea. I think it's been looked at before, but maybe an advert in the Indian press rather than the LT?

I'm not sure it's a good idea to encourage a gathering at the moment. If nothing else, it would allow for the supporters to be painted in a bad light. The trouble with the plane is, it's a bit of a hackneyed old idea now, and may appear a little crass. A newspaper advert might be good, but I guess the LT would be loathe to run it for fear of upsetting the club.

Yes, there's something in that. I once read that Bob Paisley used to term bigging up opponents as "throwing them a toffee". That said, can you imagine if a manager came out in the pre - match presser and said, " We should thump them because they're sh*t". 🙂

I think they're weighing up whether to appoint someone from Barratt or Redrow.

Maybe The Coventrio were too busy trying to flog the training ground to mention it.

The signing of Downing, (pipe and carpet slippers), for the second time epitomises Mowbray's tenure. Good work if you can get it.

......and adept at working on a tight budget.

Possibly not, but he should, in my opinion, irrespective of his roots. He would certainly be a more left field / imaginative appointment than some of the names being bandied around, (Rowett, Monk etc). Two promotions at a very small club is no mean feat.

Agreed, I think Ainsworth would be a good fit. He’s done a terrific job at Wycombe, (over achieving by getting into this league in the first place), and has earned a chance at a bigger club. The fact that he’s from the area and supports Rovers are not grounds for giving him the job, (look at Dunn!), but it complements his credentials as a young, hungry manager with tangible success on his CV. When we inevitably pass up on him, I can see him ending up back at Preston.

........ for the ears of gullible fools, ie Venkys.

No excuse for being a sycophant. All we need now is Dunn to chime up when he's put the cones and bibs away.

I hope he feels suitably embarrassed for blowing smoke up Mowbray's arse pre - match.