Next Head Coach

  • Please bear with us on the new site integration and fixing any known bugs over the coming days. If you can not log in please try resetting your password and check your spam box. If you have tried these steps and are still struggling email [email protected] with your username/registered email address
  • Log in now to remove adverts - no adverts at all to registered members!
I know nowt.about Mowbray really, I rarely know anything about managers but if he has a reputation for playing with and developing young squads then I can see one big positive the club saw in him.

Especially if AN was wanting to move away form that plan and get experiences older players in.
 
  • Like
Reactions: C Montgomery Burns, Jarca, FellTop and 4 others
Magnus said:
got a feeling the club had a clue neil wouldn't be here long

heard his agent apparently chucked his
name in for the burnley job in the summer
Click to expand...

Burnley in the summer that cant be right? I thought he wasn't here cause he didn't get his bumper licked by Speakman, sorry the contract he wanted?

If it is true it back ups one theory I have, the bloke couldn't wait to get back to the north west!
 
  • Like
Reactions: C Montgomery Burns, Jarca and FellTop
Mowbray will take us to the next level in our progression. I am confident of that. I base that on his achievements to date, the style his teams play, and his ability to really develop young players. Nobody should underestimate his contacts and his reputation in the game. We will see a more attractive style of football than Neil produced, and we will see a more savvy touchline operator when it comes to seeing the game out. He wont be troubled by the size of the club, or the passion of the area, and he certainly wont be fussed if a handful of people dislike his Boro connections. He has far more experience in the game than the last few managers have and that will be a boost across all elements of our club. He will be a great pair of eyes and ears for KLD and Speakman etc to bounce off.
 
  • Like
Reactions: DH4, Evil Jimmy Krankie, C Montgomery Burns and 23 others
FellTop said:
Mowbray will take us to the next level in our progression. I am confident of that. I base that on his achievements to date, the style his teams play, and his ability to really develop young players. Nobody should underestimate his contacts and his reputation in the game. We will see a more attractive style of football than Neil produced, and we will see a more savvy touchline operator when it comes to seeing the game out. He wont be troubled by the size of the club, or the passion of the area, and he certainly wont be fussed if a handful of people dislike his Boro connections. He has far more experience in the game than the last few managers have and that will be a boost across all elements of our club. He will be a great pair of eyes and ears for KLD and Speakman etc to bounce off.
Click to expand...

The few things I have seen I'm quite positive about him, seems like he could be a good fit to do what we are trying to do consolidate and bring on young players while playing an attacking style of football.
 
  • Like
Reactions: C Montgomery Burns, Jarca, Bank of England 2 and 3 others
I don’t fully agree that Manning would be a major risk. He’s managed nearly 100 games across two clubs so not coming direct from coaching. You can also clearly see he set MK Dons up well. They were defensively solid and structured as well as good going forward. No reason to believe he couldn’t do that with our squad.
My only concern with Manning would be the personality fit. He’s not as bad as Johnson for coach speak but does like to use some of the terminology. SAFC fans tend to respond better to more direct personalities such as Neill, Allardyce, Reid etc.

I’m not fuming at the thought of Mowbray. Definitely not comparable with appointing Parkinson. I can see why it makes sense, I’m also aware my slightly negative view of him is influenced by the fact I think he’s an absolute tool, which has no bearing on his ability.
 
  • Like
Reactions: C Montgomery Burns, smithy in nl and Mackem-Tiz
Some ridiculous reactions from our fan base tbh. Give the ****er a chance.

We've got a good team and we've made a decent start, no need for all the well over the top negativity at this stage. They're young lads and it could turn quickly if confidence saps away.

Put the silliness to one side and get the **** behind the new manager and the team.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Monkey69, Hettonista, Badlands and 17 others
Tony Mowbray isn't an appointment that makes me feel excited. Tony Mowbray is an appointment that makes me think the club (i.e. KLD, Speakman) have considered what is required to get us established in the Championship, playing the kind of football they want us playing, while bringing on the talented youngsters we have in our squad. That is fine by me.

He's respected by those who know what they're talking about. As, incidentally, is Moyes whose reputation never fell amongst his peers despite what happened with us and what we may think of him. Based on what he's done with West Ham, it seems they were right. Therefore, if they back Mowbray, I'm inclined to believe their opinion more than the opinion of any fans.
 
  • Like
Reactions: C Montgomery Burns, RTB, Hettonista and 19 others
Stranded in Lugano said:
I don’t fully agree that Manning would be a major risk. He’s managed nearly 100 games across two clubs so not coming direct from coaching. You can also clearly see he set MK Dons up well. They were defensively solid and structured as well as good going forward. No reason to believe he couldn’t do that with our squad.
My only concern with Manning would be the personality fit. He’s not as bad as Johnson for coach speak but does like to use some of the terminology. SAFC fans tend to respond better to more direct personalities such as Neill, Allardyce, Reid etc.

I’m not fuming at the thought of Mowbray. Definitely not comparable with appointing Parkinson. I can see why it makes sense, I’m also aware my slightly negative view of him is influenced by the fact I think he’s an absolute tool, which has no bearing on his ability.
Click to expand...

Great post mate
 
  • Like
Reactions: Stranded in Lugano
Magnus said:
it's 100% done was done saturday but club tried to hide it with neil not being announced was at the academy saturday morning
Click to expand...

It sounds like the club have knew about AN looking elsewhere and had this lined up ready? We have moved quick for him to be at the AOL on Saturday morning.

If it was known AN was touting himself out could that be a reason why he didn't get offered the deal he felt he deserved? The club knew he wanted to away?
 
  • Like
Reactions: C Montgomery Burns, Jarca, Bank of England 2 and 5 others
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back