That team was the best I have seen, born 1975 so not much to compare it with. Always felt we were a threat going forward and with ball, makin, rae you knew we could fight if needed. That team would and did run through walls for the shirt
You're right about Summerbee had that great knack of being able to get in a great cross without actually beating the fullback. Reid tried to replace Quinn with Flo. That was a disaster although he looked the part he just wasn't that kind of player much happier with the ball to feet. He was supposed to partner Phillips but in reality was a similar kind of player. Did well in Scotland because he didn't really have to try too hard probably one of the laziest players I've seen. Spent a lot of time in Glasgow over the years the great line at the time (probably an urban myth) was Alex McLeish on the touch line shouting to Flo "Tore start warming up ... your coming off"
Not in any order of preference... 1. Clough 2. Hughton 3. Cook I think Keane for a second spell but then I constantly talk myself out of it.... Id love SKP at the club but not sure about a managerial capacity for fear we would turn on him...
As many have said we need someone who has experience and some success. That rules Phillips out, if he had done a job elsewhere fair enough, but just because he has played here that is no credential for managing the club. Keano is also a no as he has basically failed at every single job he has taken since managing us. I haven't a clue who would come or not but my shortlist/wishlist would be: Allardyce - doubt he would have any interest without a wheelbarrow of cash Hughton - vastly experienced and would get us out of league one. Pearson - probably my preferred choice with Phillips as his number 2. Stendel - loved the way Barnsley play and the enthusiasm that he has, think he is exactly what we need. He hasn't had a long managerial career but is something different and worth the risk.
Wish people would just put to bed notions of 'Hard Men' managers like Pearson and keane being the answer. They are not these days and it has been a while since they were. Keane has been an utter failure since he left safc and reality is that he needs a bottomless chequebook otherwise he is snookered. Pearson likewise has done nothing since he left and his interpersonal skills coupled with his belief in his own infallibility would have him at odds with every man and his dog within 6 months. SKP Oh great he scored goals for us therefore he loves and 'gets' us! What absolute frog5hit. He couldnt wait to leave. Even though he had an ok career and aspires to be a manager, 10 years on he still remains stuck being the one who sets out the cones and sweeps dressing rooms. If he is a manager why has he not thrown his hat in the ring somewhere like hartlepool? Proper managers like fergie, clough and shankly were happy to start at the bottom. Is he too good for this?
I agree, I think he might go on to be a top manager. We are stale and his style is exactly what we need to get us playing attacking football and to excite the crowd again.
sorry but there is no way a midfield of ball and Rae would allow teams to over run us or players to not be up for the fight
All the names linked seem to be a bit of a risk.understandable given we are in league 1. Out of the names linked, I like the sound of the ex Barnsley manager Stendel.
Whoever it is we must get it right this time. No ****ing about with cheap options or hoping a risk will pay off.
Stendel. He went to a club with the Barnsley fans to thank them for their support after he was sacked. Their fans are gutted about it.
I’d say Stendel. Has experience of getting promoted from this division and managed to do it on a lower budget. Had them playing decent football while also keeping a good defence too.
Ball was a slow midfield plodded. The c'ship was as good as he was ever going to get. He always gave 100% but his lack of ability meant that 100% didnt add up to much. Rae...meh
Mik Mac would do for me. I thought we were getting him when he was spotted in a pub at Boldon but he was just collecting a car from the BMW dealer. Then we appointed Ross
