Thracian Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 That's fair enough. I'm unsure on whether his methods would work at a higher level, but he's also very intelligent, he just comes across as an abrasive pyschopath.My main concern with the lower league managers is their ability to attract quality high profile players to the club, I know Mandaric has his contacts and will be heavily involved. But players are often swayed by the manager and I suppose Ince could get some players in on reputation alone but his lack of experience and whole demeanour bother me. Seems to me every serious candidate, my own preferred choices included, comes with niggling little question marks like the entirely relevent ones you mention. Everywhere you turn there are more questions but a decision needs to be made and the sooner the better really with time rushing on and other important work to be done. If MM's hoping to find a managerial certainty among his applicants he'll be disappointed. So if I was him I'd write the down the factors that are important, give marks out of 10 to each candidate based on those factors, add up the marks for each candidate and, when I'm left with two or three go with my personal feelings based on what I wanted to achieve and how. It's simplistic and old fashioned but it's a formula that at least seems to work when I've used it.
Master Fox Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 Come someone start a poll. I've compiled a definitive list of everyone who we have been linked with: Fans Choice poll: Martin Allen Jean Tigana Chris Coleman Paul Jewell Neil Warnock Billy Davies Nigel Worthington Iain Dowie Bryan Robson Gary Megson Stuart Pearce Mike Newell Paul Ince Simon Grayson Sven Goran Erickson Neil Lennon Gerry Taggart Louis Dodds Elvis Hammond Steve Beaglehole Steve Clarke Thracian Glen Roeder
Ric Flair Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 What's this I see... some people who say they don't want Warock because of his style of play/rant and rave style of management are saying they would like Allen.Hmmmmmm..... interesting. According to the papers, Mandaric prefers Allen's style of management to Warnock's. I, however would agree that they both have similarities. Allen seems to be liked in the game, where as Warnock is too long in the tooth now to ever be liked by the majority of footballing fans. Seems to me every serious candidate, my own preferred choices included, comes with niggling little question marks like the entirely relevent ones you mention. Everywhere you turn there are more questions but a decision needs to be made and the sooner the better really with time rushing on and other important work to be done. If MM's hoping to find a managerial certainty among his applicants he'll be disappointed. So if I was him I'd write the down the factors that are important, give marks out of 10 to each candidate based on those factors, add up the marks for each candidate and, when I'm left with two or three go with my personal feelings based on what I wanted to achieve and how. It's simplistic and old fashioned but it's a formula that at least seems to work when I've used it. You've hit the nail on the head. No manager linked with us is going to have an un-blemished record or have the exact perfect qualities on their CV. I think the fact we've had several crap managers has made our fans very, very picky when discussing potential managers. I, myself consider certain managers and think i'd like them here and then a day or so later I change my mind because of the exact reasons. I'm literally at a loss as who would be the ideal candidate. Tigana stands out, but I might be thinking that because he's high profile and fairly flamboyant compared to the other run of the mill managers we have been linked with. That's why thankfully Mandaric is making the decision and not the fans. We'd all never agree!
Maybes Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 So you were. His commitment and drive to win games impresses me very passionate. Something that Kelly and Levein never had. He hasnt had alot of experience in spending alot of money which would slightly concern me. It would concern me too and he said elvis hammond looked like a good player
Wils Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 It would concern me too and he said elvis hammond looked like a good player Yeah. That would be a major concern!!! I forgot about that.
lookwhaticando Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 It would concern me too and he said elvis hammond looked like a good player That's going to cost him a few brownie points with a lot of Leicester fans.
The People's Hero Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 Because it is Martin Allen I am uncertain of in my mind whereas I feel I know what I'd get with the others. As for your last sentence that is yet another boorish schoolboy style irrelevence which no-one will thank me for taking up. You're the one who's obsessed with school boys! And how is it irrelevant? I was calling your judgement in to question and offered some previous examples. As for boorish - you wrote the book (and probably many hyperbole filled articles) on it, so I imagine you're something of an authority on it! What next... ??
dandannieldanok Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 As good as the other names banded around but is hardly an outstanding candidate, of which unfortunately there are unlikely to be any.
Stevosevic Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 We've heard stories about Warnock, Davies, Ince etc... but this one impresses me the most, ive always rated the man and would like him here, but never thought MM would be considering him. In my opinion hes the manager we need.
Thracian Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 You're the one who's obsessed with school boys!And how is it irrelevant? I was calling your judgement in to question and offered some previous examples. As for boorish - you wrote the book (and probably many hyperbole filled articles) on it, so I imagine you're something of an authority on it! What next... ?? I might have guessed you'd relish the idea of going down that route, being so close to Brighton. Kent was the only place I was wary of hitch-hiking through as a kid cos it was the blokes rather than the women who were forever spinning you a line. It's only a theory but I reckon there's more 30-ish blokes live with their mother's in Kent than anywhere else in Britain. Got to be a bit dodgy that. Don't you think?. And the only thing you were certain of selling down there was silk dressing gowns and cravats. Not the place to do deliveries on your own. Not as a young lad anyway.
The People's Hero Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 I might have guessed you'd relish the idea of going down that route, being so close to Brighton. Kent was the only place I was wary of hitch-hiking through as a kid cos it was the blokes rather than the women who were forever spinning you a line.It's only a theory but I reckon there's more 30-ish blokes live with their mother's in Kent than anywhere else in Britain. Got to be a bit dodgy that. Don't you think?. And the only thing you were certain of selling down there was silk dressing gowns and cravats. Not the place to do deliveries on your own. Not as a young lad anyway. What are you actually talking about? 1) How is any of that relevant to me accusing you of talking rubbish? 2) I'm not thirty something. I'm a thrusting () young male (23) 3) I don't live with my mum!
Leicfox Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 TPH your a stalker lol Must confess im struggling with your last post Thrac although it is rather funny.
Thracian Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 What are you actually talking about?1) How is any of that relevant to me accusing you of talking rubbish? 2) I'm not thirty something. I'm a thrusting () young male (23) 3) I don't live with my mum! I didn't suggest you were in your 30's and living with your mum. I was relating my impressions of when I hitch-hiked in the area.
lookwhaticando Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 I think we've strayed from the topic, just a little bit. Sort it out. Martin Allen and Billy Davies just might have something in common - failure. Should both of them fail to secure promotion via the play-off's, they'll have each got to the play-off's repeatedly, but never managed to go beyond that. Davies 3 times (in a row) and Allen 5 times, so I've read. It strikes me as a little odd that we're interested in such managers - Davies in particular. Or perhaps I'm just putting too much weight on the idea of wanting a candidate who does promotion. Although, admittedly, as far as Martin Allen goes, I know very little... I assume he's been promoted before (or we wouldn't be so interested in him, would we?)
Thracian Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 Martin Allen fails to take MK Dons to Wembley. That must be a sickener seeing they finished 13 points ahead of them in the table.
Tommeh Posted 18 May 2007 Posted 18 May 2007 Must admit I wanted Allen here last year when kelly was in temperary charge but it never happened. I'd really like to see him here now. my 3 would have to be: Coleman Newell Allen
davieG Posted 19 May 2007 Author Posted 19 May 2007 Martin Allen fails to take MK Dons to Wembley. So that's 5 playoffs and 5 failures!
Stevosevic Posted 19 May 2007 Posted 19 May 2007 Apparently Milan was at MK Cows last night .... hes in Florida
The People's Hero Posted 19 May 2007 Posted 19 May 2007 I didn't suggest you were in your 30's and living with your mum. I was relating my impressions of when I hitch-hiked in the area. Don't see what that has to do with me. There are probably a number of mature men in your area with an unhealthy interest in young boys, but I'm certainly not going to accuse you of being one. You've well and truly shown yourself up in this thread.
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