Guest Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Surely Butcher is the only sensible choice, he's got experience, good motivator, did ok with what he had last time and he's unemployed. Sensible choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Made Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 BBC Gossip Former Watford head coach Billy McKinlay, former Celtic and West Brom assistant Mark Venus, former Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo, former Stevenage boss Gary Smith and former Iceland coach Atli Evaldsson have put their names forward to succeed Stuart McCall at Motherwell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 BBC Gossip Former Watford head coach Billy McKinlay, former Celtic and West Brom assistant Mark Venus, former Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo, former Stevenage boss Gary Smith and former Iceland coach Atli Evaldsson have put their names forward to succeed Stuart McCall at Motherwell Well, most of them fit the leftfield criteria... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StAndrew7 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'd consider McKinlay. Wouldn't take Laszlo and don't know enough about the other two to comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one m in motherwell Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I wouldn't be averse to Laszlo. For some reason he always struck me as having done a reasonable job at Hearts, but was a victim of the mentalist that was Mr. Romanov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'd take Butcher back, but he said he was finished with Scottish football after the hibs debacle. (Could be put off by it being worryingly similar circumstances at fir park too) Of all the names mentioned, Billy Mckinlay and George Burley are 2 that are probably not too unrealistic, available and I think could be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmac Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Serious Question, what does Scott Leitch actually do at Fir Park? What his duties are etc.? I would be very interested to know. As for manager, I have said before and will say it again, we need someone who represents a new era at the club - a new way of playing football, producing youth talent, expectations on players etc. It could be an exciting time however I will be gutted should we select someone who has managed Motherwell or any other side in the SPL before... we need new ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Up For It! Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I genuinely think we shouldn't be looking at past managers at all...something new, something fresh! As for the others: Billy Davies - See above point, plus him reportedly paying his brother top dollar first time round. He was gaffer that sent us to administration. Scott Leitch - No. Even if a percentage of the rumours are true about his manner with palyers, he shouldn't be allowed within a mile of the post. Derek Adam - No chance. Done well at County first time round with a MASSIVE budget. He was a shite player for us and having met him he is not a pleasant individual at all. Would be the worst appointment possible!! Owen Coyle - Doubt he'd come to us, and questions over his ability after his job at Bolton and Wigan. McKinlay would be a great shout, as would Malky Makay and Dougie Freedman - but doubt any of them would be within our means. I firmly expect it to be someone who hasn't even been mentioned on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 It's McKinlay. Shut the book. Next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I genuinely don't mind if the new manager has managed us or managed in the SPL before. If he's the right man for the job, he's the right man for the job. Looking for several things -Ability to work with a tiny budget. -Track record of developing young players. -Eye for a player playing in the lower leagues in Scotland that can step up. -Ability to tighten up a defence I know, not asking for much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faddythedaddy Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Did we not sack Davies? McKinlay is a shout although never managed before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Just realised that this thread was missing something so decided to address that failing. What's Luc Nijholt doing these days..? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Of all the names mentioned, Billy Mckinlay and George Burley are 2 that are probably not too unrealistic, available and I think could be good. Billy McKinlay has literally never lost a match as manager! 2 matches, 1 win, 1 draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Is josh and nicky laws da' available? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I do hope McKinlay gets an interview. After his time at Watford, had a wee read up on him and he certainly looks to be a good coach who will likely have a good grasp of the younger players available down south courtesy of his time with Fulham. Wonder if him and Craigan crossed paths while they were both involved in the NI setup for a brief spell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottW1886 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 There's no chance it would be Davies, he's Billy big baws now there's no way he'd take a step back into the SPFL and why would we want a manager back when he almost got us relegated last time. Surely Butcher is the only sensible choice, he's got experience, good motivator, did ok with what he had last time and he's unemployed. Yeah, and if Falkirk had a stadium back then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1991 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 If Derek Adams gets the job I would be gutted, I recall him saying when he signed for us it was a stepping stone to Aberdeen. Billy Mckinlay sounds like a good choice but is a wee bit of a gamble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sand Dancer Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 What about Simo Valikari? Knows the club, successful in Finland, season ended there and so will be aware of good players which may also be available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I thought Simo managed a youth side? Billy McKinley sounds a damn good shout from the names mentioned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sand Dancer Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I thought Simo managed a youth side? Billy McKinley sounds a damn good shout from the names mentioned According to Wiki he seems to have managed a side promoted in his first season and won league cup this year but who can believe the media - his success may have only been a "Vow" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 BBC Gossip ...former Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo I will probably be in the minority, however, I thought Laszlo did a good job at Hearts and should be at least considered as a serious candidate for the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I wouldn't be averse to Laszlo. For some reason he always struck me as having done a reasonable job at Hearts, but was a victim of the mentalist that was Mr. Romanov. Same here. I thought Laszlo did OK with Hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I'd take Butcher back, but he said he was finished with Scottish football after the hibs debacle. (Could be put off by it being worryingly similar circumstances at fir park too) Of all the names mentioned, Billy Mckinlay and George Burley are 2 that are probably not too unrealistic, available and I think could be good. Butcher was the right man at the right time for us, mostly for the way he dealt with things off the park. The 2nd half of his tenure was pretty poor on the field. I'm also still amazed at what an easy ride he is given by fans concerning his departure, especially with all the hate doled out to McGhee and Brown for the way they handled their exits. Seems like most folks have forgotten the porkies told at the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Butcher was the right man at the right time for us, mostly for the way he dealt with things off the park. The 2nd half of his tenure was pretty poor on the field. I'm also still amazed at what an easy ride he is given by fans concerning his departure, especially with all the hate doled out to McGhee and Brown for the way they handled their exits. Seems like most folks have forgotten the porkies told at the time. I must admit, I have. I remember it that he got offered the Sydney job, and it was a good opportunity, that I didn't grudge him, didn't work out for him in the end mind you. Don't remember it leaving a sour taste like McGhee or brown. Probably in part due to Sydney not being a direct rival? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ped_MFC Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Steve Lomas did a good job with a limited budget at St Johnstone, Didn't work out for him at Millwall but they seem to go through a few managers there. Imagine he'll still have a lot of contacts from his time as a player and coach in England. Unemployed so no compensation payment either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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