sotonfox Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 by Bill Anderson Leicester City's move for Ian Holloway as their new manager is still on, even though Plymouth are trying to throw a spanner in the works. Holloway yesterday handed in his resignation in writing to the Argyle board. That was on the supposition, fuelled by speculation, that City might be watching developments with interest. But the Home Park board say they will not discuss the matter until a meeting tomorrow, meaning Holloway would, technically, still be under contract until they accept his resignation. That would show the Argyle fans that the club are trying to hang on to him. But, as City found with previous boss Gary Megson, once a manager decides he wants to leave, he is already gone. So the only barrier to the move being completed is the question of compensation, which should be thrashed out later today. That leaves the near certainty of Holloway still being named as City's new boss by this evening once personal terms have been agreed. As both sides confirmed that there had been no official approach for the 44-year-old, the only way Holloway could make himself available was to resign. City chairman Milan Mandaric, set to start talks with Holloway today, said: “He is the sort of man I want, he could be the right man for the job and, the fact that he has resigned from Plymouth, means that I am free to approach him. “And, if we reach agreement, I will start to put together not only a package for the new manager, but also for compensation for Plymouth. “I think his actions in resigning shows to me he has honour and integrity by leaving in the right way. “And I believe the fans will be able to see the sort of strong character we could be getting, if he has made this move in the hope of possibly becoming our new manager. It shows he is ambitious and looks on us as a big club and the job as a big challenge. “We still have a lot of work to do on this but I am very optimistic it can all be sorted out very soon. “It has been very hard work looking for a new manager and I have to admit it has been a difficult time. But I think now we are nearly there.†Holloway's arrival would cut it fine for Saturday's trip to his home town to face Bristol City, and the caretaker team of Frank Burrows and Gerry Taggart may remain in place. It is also not clear yet what staff Holloway might want to bring with him from Home Park.
Fat Ron Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 he could be the right man for the job Hmmm. Heard this before.... And, if we reach agreement If I were Holloway the Alarm bells would be ringing big time....
ooRya Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 Hmmm. Heard this before.... If I were Holloway the Alarm bells would be ringing big time.... Get him in in time for Saturday...........PLEASE!! We just love the down here at Ashton gate
Phlashman Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 SSN say they've got an interview with him in the next hour.
Daggers Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 “I think his actions in resigning shows to me he has honour and integrity by leaving in the right way. Yes. That's what it shows all right. There's nothing so honourable and full of integrity as a manager breaking his contract in order to get a better deal somewhere else.
Ric Flair Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 Hmmm. Heard this before.... If I were Holloway the Alarm bells would be ringing big time.... More like, Mandaric has had his fingers burnt before by jumping the gun publically. Until it's all agreed, Milan won't be spouting much.
Fat Ron Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 “I think his actions in resigning shows to me he has honour and integrity by leaving in the right way. If I remember correctly, Mandaric didnt have the same opinion of Megson when he resigned to leave for Bolton... Double standards if you ask me.
Ric Flair Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 If I remember correctly, Mandaric didnt have the same opinion of Megson when he resigned to leave for Bolton...Double standards if you ask me. Funny though.
Wherethefoxhat? Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 Hmmm. Heard this before.... If I were Holloway the Alarm bells would be ringing big time.... You're feeling positive & optimistic then? That's the way--------------i don't think !!!!
Fat Ron Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 You're feeling positive & optimistic then?That's the way--------------i don't think !!!! At this moment in time I feel a little bit p*ssed off that during a 2 week break we are having to wait until 2 days before our next game and we still havent confirmed our new Manager. Its all If, ands and buts at the moment. However, my post was more aimed at the fact that Holloway has been in a similar position with us before and eventually lost his job with no offer from us at the end... Now he has resigned it makes it virtually impossible to go back to Plymouth should Milan decide he isnt the Man he wants or if they cant reach an agreement. Maybe next time you would take the time to read a post properly before replying
Wherethefoxhat? Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 At this moment in time I feel a little bit p*ssed off that during a 2 week break we are having to wait until 2 days before our next game and we still havent confirmed our new Manager. Its all If, ands and buts at the moment.However, my post was more aimed at the fact that Holloway has been in a similar position with us before and eventually lost his job with no offer from us at the end... Now he has resigned it makes it virtually impossible to go back to Plymouth should Milan decide he isnt the Man he wants or if they cant reach an agreement. Maybe next time you would take the time to read a post properly before replying I can read thanks !!!! The difference from "last time" is that he did'nt resign-he was eventually sacked(after gardening leave). MM CANNOT PUBLICALLY say that it is all cut & dried,althogh the very fact that he HAS resigned leads you to think that it is.
Fat Ron Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 I can read thanks !!!!The difference from "last time" is that he did'nt resign-he was eventually sacked(after gardening leave). MM CANNOT PUBLICALLY say that it is all cut & dried,althogh the very fact that he HAS resigned leads you to think that it is. You make my point for me, yet choose to question my post...
Wherethefoxhat? Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 I can read thanks !!!!The difference from "last time" is that he did'nt resign-he was eventually sacked(after gardening leave). MM CANNOT PUBLICALLY say that it is all cut & dried,althogh the very fact that he HAS resigned leads you to think that it is. This time YOU read this again and HOPEFULLY the penny will drop and it will FINALLY DAWN ON YOU that it is you who has completely MISSED the point !!!!! Strewth !!!!!
Fat Ron Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 This time YOU read this again and HOPEFULLY the penny will drop and it will FINALLY DAWN ON YOU that it is you who has completely MISSED the point !!!!!Strewth !!!!! ok.... What was you point? Oh and for future ref, the mods dont like capital comments...
Wherethefoxhat? Posted 22 November 2007 Posted 22 November 2007 ok....What was you point? Oh and for future ref, the mods dont like capital comments... From now on i'll stick to "City " comments then !!
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