The People's Hero Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 I didn't really think Lennon would get it either, doesn't seem like the kind of thing our board would go for, although I think he could do a fantastic job. Then someone on another board who is a bit more reliable that GTFox but not quite as good as mad biker, said that Lenny is actually really interested and that got me all excited again. I suppose any appointment after that thought would be a let-down... Having said that.. It's kinda in Lennon's interest (assuming that he does want the job for a moment) to make noises that he does, without ever throwing his hat in to the ring. That was any move would have to be made my the club towards his agent. If he is interested, which is a big if, he's hardly going to go all in and lose the good thing he's got going at Celtic even if he doesn't get it. Besides which, there is probably some clause up there like when if a player doesn't ask for a transfer, they get a certain bonus when they move, whilst if they have done, they sacrifice that. Am I even making sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh1884 Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 Having said that.. It's kinda in Lennon's interest (assuming that he does want the job for a moment) to make noises that he does, without ever throwing his hat in to the ring. That was any move would have to be made my the club towards his agent. If he is interested, which is a big if, he's hardly going to go all in and lose the good thing he's got going at Celtic even if he doesn't get it. Besides which, there is probably some clause up there like when if a player doesn't ask for a transfer, they get a certain bonus when they move, whilst if they have done, they sacrifice that. Am I even making sense? makes sense to me. I know when Heskey left he got a big wedge from the transfer fee cos he hadn't asked to move and fireman stan had a big row with f****t when he left for liverpool cos he said he'd not asked for a transfer but the red shite maintained he had so wouldn't pay anything. i assume scotland works the same although how things work if it's a free transfer I'm not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 makes sense to me. I know when Heskey left he got a big wedge from the transfer fee cos he hadn't asked to move and fireman stan had a big row with f****t when he left for liverpool cos he said he'd not asked for a transfer but the red shite maintained he had so wouldn't pay anything. i assume scotland works the same although how things work if it's a free transfer I'm not sure Well IF he was interested and IF he did get the job, he might have a release clause to go in to management anyway, should he be offered a job at a certain level. I'm not sure. All I was suggesting.. and to an extent playing devil's advocate was that showing interest but refusing to formally announce oneself as a candidate COULD be interpreted as a 'come get me' rather than an 'im really not interested'. The likelihood of course is that he'll stay at Celtic and won't come here. But who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox4ever Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 Do you think anyone would accept Brian Little back. He did get us playing some good football and with this young squad could maybe get them playing the same way. However I do think we need to bring in some older experience. I think that Craig's mistake was to try to transform the squad too quickly. This season should have been a mixture of youth and experience. Next season would have been soon enough to go completely for youth. Maybe the board are partly to blame for that, forcing him to reduce the wage bill so drastically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxes 2 da grave Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 we need an experienced manager whos been around. the last two managers have been virtually nobodys and we need experience to get us out of this situation. just because leveins left it does not mean that who ever comes will get us out but i hope who ever we get will do a good job and keep us in the league and get the players motivated and scoring more than one goal a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 This will rule some people out. TD: "It will be who we feel is the right man for the job. That means he will be well experienced in the game, have a good knowledge of players and be good at man-management." Davies revealed he has had a lot of names passing through his hands already and, while there is no time-scale for an appointment, the number of candidates declaring an interest suggests the operation is already well under way. He said: "We are determined to do what is needed to get the club out of the present situation as soon as possible." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy peake Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 What about Graham Taylor as a short term option...it wouldn't be pretty but he might do enough on the motivation front to keep them up. Or do people 'not like that'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyJ Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 I don't know if its just me, but why is there such support for Lennon? Although a great leiceter player and of course a key member of MON's side, I see little reason why he would be a good manager? Maybe I'm missing something and someone could fill me in? I would prefer it if he came back to play or coach in the short term. I would love it if he becomes involved in the LCFC set-up in some capacity, but not as manager; right now we need experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birstall-fox Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 fock peter reid mcallister wud b better or paul harte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 I don't know if its just me, but why is there such support for Lennon? Although a great leiceter player and of course a key member of MON's side, I see little reason why he would be a good manager? Maybe I'm missing something and someone could fill me in? I would prefer it if he came back to play or coach in the short term. I would love it if he becomes involved in the LCFC set-up in some capacity, but not as manager; right now we need experience. Ok... we don't need someone who knows the transfer market and can bring in new players (as we have no money and the window is closing), what we need is someone who can motivate the players, someone who can excite the fans a little and someone who can get results. Now the last of those things no-one can predict, but if someone has the rest of those qualities then I think the results can't be far away. Lennon could motivate the team off and on the pitch (which is probably one of the big selling points - the fact that we don't have a leader on the pitch, most new management appointments won't change that) and would bring a bit of excitement back to the club. I don't think anyone is saying he should do it alone, he'd need someone beside him (Robbo and Walford have been mentioned along with others). Never going to happen but I think I'll dream about for a couple more days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bald reynard Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 Does anyone know what John Robertson & Steve Walford have been doing since leaving Celtic with MON ? Seems to me they might be available - and could be interested. I for one would welcome their return (assuming MON himself feels he can not take a direct involvement at this time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durnerz Posted 27 January 2006 Share Posted 27 January 2006 My moneys on Stan Ternant, although i'd like to see him but with a manager whos slightly inexperienced with city at heart like Mcallistar or Lennon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanswhisper Posted 28 January 2006 Share Posted 28 January 2006 I have no idea myself right now. But I do hope the board have someone in mind already. Imagine what would happen if we didn't find anyone till the end of the season!!! Myself i'd ask John Robertson to be our boss nore than any mentioned so far, but thats just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyJ Posted 28 January 2006 Share Posted 28 January 2006 Ok... we don't need someone who knows the transfer market and can bring in new players (as we have no money and the window is closing), what we need is someone who can motivate the players, someone who can excite the fans a little and someone who can get results. Now the last of those things no-one can predict, but if someone has the rest of those qualities then I think the results can't be far away. Lennon could motivate the team off and on the pitch (which is probably one of the big selling points - the fact that we don't have a leader on the pitch, most new management appointments won't change that) and would bring a bit of excitement back to the club. I don't think anyone is saying he should do it alone, he'd need someone beside him (Robbo and Walford have been mentioned along with others). Never going to happen but I think I'll dream about for a couple more days. Thanks Yeah i think put like that he would be a quality apointment but alongside experience of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lineker's Left Foot Posted 28 January 2006 Share Posted 28 January 2006 Ideally I would like Steve Cotterill and according to The Sun this morning he has been touted as someone to come in. Cotterill knows the leagues well and crikey, he even got Akinbiyi playing well. Cotterill, although with his club generally playing a 4-5-1, has found he can get Burnley into the play-offs. I genuinely believe that with a bit of tinkering Cotterill, also as a good motivator, could get our squad to do a Reading within a season or so !! Also though I like idea of Gudjon Thordarson or even Jim Smith ??? - anyone who can motivate a team well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gené and Tonic Posted 28 January 2006 Share Posted 28 January 2006 Don't you think appointing Gudjon Thordarson would be showing little ambition? I personally wouldn't be too impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajax Treesdown Posted 28 January 2006 Share Posted 28 January 2006 Right now, Steve Cotterill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanfox12 Posted 28 January 2006 Share Posted 28 January 2006 Right now, Steve Cotterill. No one's mentioned Dave Penney, Peter Jackson or Phil Parkinson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davieG Posted 28 January 2006 Share Posted 28 January 2006 Eric Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gené and Tonic Posted 29 January 2006 Share Posted 29 January 2006 the daily mail are reporting that Dave Penney is on the shortlist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark de vries is my king Posted 29 January 2006 Share Posted 29 January 2006 Now it's official, we need to start discussing who will take over and I'm quite concerned about the possibilities. Hopefully the chap who mentioned Peter Reid is totally wrong because I reckon that would be a disaster. So who should take over the now vacant managerial post? martain o'neill till end of the season with neil lennon as a player/right-hand man...we'ld get promoted!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Fan Posted 29 January 2006 Share Posted 29 January 2006 Mail on Sunday reckon Dave Penney. Sunday People reckon Mike Newell. Nudes of the world reckon Steve Cotterill. I would prefer either Penney or Newell out of that lot, don't like Cotterill's style of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirefox Posted 29 January 2006 Share Posted 29 January 2006 After yesterday we need somebody in NOW.I'll go for Jim Smith short term with Massive Financial bonus to keep us up.Perhaps even him and Gregory-but only to end of season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Hero Posted 29 January 2006 Share Posted 29 January 2006 Ok... we don't need someone who knows the transfer market and can bring in new players (as we have no money and the window is closing), what we need is someone who can motivate the players, someone who can excite the fans a little and someone who can get results. Now the last of those things no-one can predict, but if someone has the rest of those qualities then I think the results can't be far away. Lennon could motivate the team off and on the pitch (which is probably one of the big selling points - the fact that we don't have a leader on the pitch, most new management appointments won't change that) and would bring a bit of excitement back to the club. I don't think anyone is saying he should do it alone, he'd need someone beside him (Robbo and Walford have been mentioned along with others). Never going to happen but I think I'll dream about for a couple more days. You're right Louise. An ability to dabble in the transfer market would be welcome in the long term, but in terms of getting us out of the mire in the short term, it will be a case of inspiring the current crop of players to perform better than they have done in recent months. The new man needs to be a good organiser, a good tactican and a good motivator. It would be nice if he had some attacking leanings.. but as long as he gets us picking up points, we're alright in the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted 29 January 2006 Share Posted 29 January 2006 Posted by PFKAKTF FOX on another forum. Sorry, but I do not agree with the negativity towards Cotterill, and I certainly dont agree with the comments of poor signings and negative football.He has inherited a side with very little resources and were perennial strugglers against relegation, now with feck all money and very little to tempt new signings to the club except his enthusiasm he has managed to turn them into possible play off contenders, in around 18 months, no mean feat. He is a decent tactican, who knows and understands how to get the best out of his squad and to achieve results, given a better squad I am sure he would love to play more attacking football. As for his signings, I think he has a great knack of identifing good young players from the lower leagues like Gareth O'Connor, and Jon Spicer and also being able to sign players with a point to prove and being able to get the best out of them such as Akinbiyi, James O'Connor and Jon Harley. With living in the North West, I hear a hell of a lot about this guy and I can assure it is all good. IMO he would be an excellent choice as manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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