The 3 at the top should be there, not on merit on the fact they had probably one of the strongest squads in the league they were playing in, just shows what a great job Petet Reid did while he was here
Think Johnson was employed before Speakman came in so he's appointed 1 manager who got us promoted - so was the right decision. Imo its on Neil, if he isnt happy with the direction the club is going then he is best leaving. Yes Speakman has made mistakes but he's got more things right than wrong since joining. We have all been impressed with the recruitment since he has arrived. He is in it for the long term and that has to be his thinking, sounds like Neil wanted more control but the club has to go with what they believe is the right approach
I'm not sure on Manning's style of football, he seems a great coach but think we need a high pressing style of play as it suits our players and supporters. McKenna is a cracking shout, well respected and has done really well since going to Ipswich
I don't know about Manning. He's very young and at the end of the day didn't manage to get his team promoted. Maybe he's all about developing youth but I imagine any manager his age would be.
My biggest worry about this now is that it’s a “free ride” for the players tomorrow. Easy excuse ifwe lose!
Hopefully if what’s been said Neil had hardly any say there should be no change and they still come in
But we don't want to be slipping down the league and into the bottom half dozen while the board counts its pennies.
The more I read about Manning the more I like: https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/mk-dons-liam-manning-rise-west-ham-new-york-red-bulls-1500042 Does anyone have the pressing stats from league 1 for last season that AN used to allude to?
Absolute bullshit, Neil had the clause put in his contract to be able to speak to other clubs and Neil is the one who had 12 month rolling contracts in his last job at Preston so no doubt his choice. He will no doubt spin it that this is down to the club, but the reality is the c#nt was always going to f#ck off and has done it in a underhand way.
I honestly have no idea but it's a massive appointment again. Critical time and we can not undo our good start. Sooner rather than later too please. We can not babe Mike Dodds making any main decisions.
The timing is as bad as it could get with two home games and the end of the transfer window all in 5 days. I’ve done a load of reading on the lad and despite some reservations I think I’d go out and get Manning in tomorrow.
McKenna from Ipswich? He’s turned them right around and stopped them conceding, sounds familiar, has connections at United too which would help our model/with loans
