inckley fox Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 9 minutes ago, Finnegan said: A person being a PE teacher or not is irrelevant. You're right, it's a pointless observation. A person having an appropriate CV for the job they're applying for is not. The point is that Mourinho knew professional football inside out, had been in and around it since childhood and had worked as a coach for years before he was then picked up (aged 29) by one of the best managers in the world at the time, who then mentored him. Skubala's career to date (having never played the game at any significant level, even academy) is being a PE teacher who got in to football through youth coaching with a few academies, coaching England U18s, getting the Leeds U21 job and then being hired by Lincoln. He's had one job in professional football and whilst he's done it fairly well it would be an absolutely massive risk for us, in our current situation, to gamble everything on him. I think we're pretty much in agreement on everything. I've seen, on paper, what he's done at Lincoln, which is decent rather than earth-shatteringly good. The inexperience strikes me as a major risk factor, as it does you. I'd have to watch him more closely and look at his interviews to start to form an opinion on whether or not he's got it in him to make the step up. From what little I know, there's nothing to suggest he can't and, as I said, he's rated highly enough to be able to pick and choose a bit. As with Smith, the compensation and the fact that we're not an especially attractive option right now, may be more significant than whether or not he's the right man for the job.
Ric Flair Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 1 minute ago, inckley fox said: I think we're pretty much in agreement on everything. I've seen, on paper, what he's done at Lincoln, which is decent rather than earth-shatteringly good. The inexperience strikes me as a major risk factor, as it does you. I'd have to watch him more closely and look at his interviews to start to form an opinion on whether or not he's got it in him to make the step up. From what little I know, there's nothing to suggest he can't and, as I said, he's rated highly enough to be able to pick and choose a bit. As with Smith, the compensation and the fact that we're not an especially attractive option right now, may be more significant than whether or not he's the right man for the job. Turns out I went to school with him and didn't realise. Make of that what you will. I know pretty much everything about football as well, so it's a yes from me. 4
splinterdream Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 2 hours ago, LVFox said: Smith wasn’t good enough, we saw an upturn yes, and a James Maddison penalty away from staying up, but we should have got the points needed with the squad we had. We got absolutely dicked in the cup that year by the coach I’d be after, Jon Dahl Tomasson. Im probably more in favour of Smith than some of the other dross mentioned though. We were in freefall, stowell and sadler lost both their winnable games with a whimper, ndidi was god awful, as was tielemen, our defense was short of confidence with thomas or VK at left back, Evans was often awol, maddison was trying to win it on his own which led to an ill discipline game, Smith had to play Soumare who had his best period under Smith, and really Smith had done his job had the chances at Everton or Newcastle been put away
roblcfc84 Posted 6 February Posted 6 February Smith would be a steady choice, given the circumstances. 1
winteriscoming Posted 6 February Author Posted 6 February Is there anyone else who realistically we could get currently at another club seeing as we’re supposedly willing to pay compensation for Smith? Other than Skubala.
Popular Post Ric Flair Posted 6 February Popular Post Posted 6 February 1 minute ago, winteriscoming said: Is there anyone else who realistically we could get currently at another club seeing as we’re supposedly willing to pay compensation for Smith? Other than Skubala. Dave Challinor 10
Guest Posted 6 February Posted 6 February (edited) 2 hours ago, splinterdream said: Really? He earned a point at at St James against a flying Newcastle, he got us to a place where we were a peno away from surviving. We were a mess before he came, it was way too late. Another way of looking at that would be that he took (and, effectively, played for) a draw from a game we really needed to win, having earlier failed to beat either Everton or Leeds and then to turn up at all for the first half at Fulham. I'm in complete agreement with your second sentence and there were mitigating circumstances all over the shop. I just wasn't impressed by him in his short time here, that's all. I wouldn't be devastated to see him appointed again in a division where he's got a good track record, and I don't think he's the worst option we've seen suggested, but nor would I be particularly optimistic. Edited 6 February by Guest 3
Aleksz Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 4 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Dave Challinor Would love this.
foxfanazer Posted 6 February Posted 6 February Our fans will accept any old shite so wouldn't be surprised to see Dean Smith given the job. Sickening
Wasyls Pec Deck Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 17 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Dave Challinor He might be able to teach Luke Thomas how to do a better long throw 2
Sly Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 52 minutes ago, Finnegan said: A person being a PE teacher or not is irrelevant. You're right, it's a pointless observation. A person having an appropriate CV for the job they're applying for is not. The point is that Mourinho knew professional football inside out, had been in and around it since childhood and had worked as a coach for years before he was then picked up (aged 29) by one of the best managers in the world at the time, who then mentored him. Skubala's career to date (having never played the game at any significant level, even academy) is being a PE teacher who got in to football through youth coaching with a few academies, coaching England U18s, getting the Leeds U21 job and then being hired by Lincoln. He's had one job in professional football and whilst he's done it fairly well it would be an absolutely massive risk for us, in our current situation, to gamble everything on him. Every hire is a gamble, that’s the reality of it. I’d personally like more experience for the situation we are in right now, given the first priority is not getting relegated. I’m not sure you’d jump from Lincoln to Leicester right now, considering we could effectively pass like ships in the night if they get promoted and we get relegated. I’d personally also want to see the job out at Lincoln. He’s more of a risk than a Smith. However likewise with the Maresca appointment, if we do gamble on someone, you could see our board going that way in the summer. Smith isn’t coming here to keep us up only though, so if he arrived, it’s a longer term contract. I do think they’ll have spoken to Martin, Smith, Coleman, Rowett etc Maresca and Periera will have rejected any offer of talks. I could even see them being in a deluded state and trying to speak with the likes of Amorin. We could still go with King until the end of the season at this point and see how he favours in the next few weeks. If things upturn with the new arrivals, it then gets reviewed at the end of June.
AjcW Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 18 minutes ago, Wasyls Pec Deck said: He might be able to teach Luke Thomas how to do a better long throw He might be able to teach Luke Thomas a new, more suitable, profession. 3
Sly Posted 6 February Posted 6 February I’m surprised we haven’t been linked to bloody Potter, as he’s doing such a great job with Sweden.
john ridley Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 1 hour ago, Sly said: 2nd in League 1, 2 points behind Cardiff. Lincoln fans I know rate him. I wouldn’t have him as my first pick, however apparently the football style is good to watch. Cardiff managed by Brian Barry Murphy no less , perhaps he was right all along
Leicesterpool Posted 6 February Posted 6 February (edited) Deano can say when he left Leicester in his final game in charge, he managed to win and was never sacked by the club. Just his contract ran out. His record was something like 8 games but only 2 wins, however in that run of games he had Liverpool, Man City and Newcastle. Edited 6 February by Leicesterpool 1
Mickyblueeyes Posted 6 February Posted 6 February If Chris Davies loses his job at Brum, he will be top of the list here. Our “scouting” for managerial talent is the only thing worse than our scouting for football talent. We either need to know them, managed or associated with us before or associated in some way to Saints. There is absolutely no thinking out the box. Research. Hard work etc. 3
Leicesterpool Posted 6 February Posted 6 February (edited) Whenever player talks about Dean Smith it always the response "great guy" never heard a bad word said about him, does certainly build a great relationship with players. Last time he just feel short, but in his short spell there was feeling players did somewhat respond well to him. Probably got the best out of Jack Grealish whilst Pep didn't. Edited 6 February by Leicesterpool
FoxinNotts Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 53 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Dave Challinor Would like this. He could bring Kyle Wootton with him, for next season. Proper striker.
Nolucklcfc Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 3 minutes ago, Leicesterpool said: Whenever player talks about Dean Smith it always the response "great guy" never heard a bad word said about him, does certainly build a great relationship with players. Last time he just feel short, but in his short spell there was feeling players did somewhat respond well to him. Probably got the best out of Jack Grealish whilst Pep didn't. Spoke a lot about needing to change the culture at Villa when he went in there and did so. 1
Silebyfox_89 Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 58 minutes ago, Ric Flair said: Dave Challinor Was 50/1 in odds earlier.
CarolinaFox Posted 6 February Posted 6 February (edited) Really doubt Dean Smith will leave Charlotte FC, which is my other club. Signed a contract extension last year that goes until 2027. Got into the MLS playoffs and has family in the area. Seems really happy where he is. But I do get the appeal from a Leicester perspective. If he did join us I wouldn't be upset at all. Edited 6 February by CarolinaFox 3 1
john ridley Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 5 minutes ago, Silebyfox_89 said: Was 50/1 in odds earlier. Would do us well in league 1
coalvillefox Posted 6 February Posted 6 February 1 hour ago, Ric Flair said: Dave Challinor I imagine even after all these years he's still got a longer throw than Luke Thomas
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