Pepper Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 About bloody time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Genuinely didn't think we would do that, but glad we have taken action. It's a strange one as I genuinely think across the fanbase there's no actual dislike, which is rare when getting rid is such a sweeping view, but I think for the most part everyone really liked him and wanted things to work out, I certainly did. Just a case of good guy who didn't have what was needed. You think so? I think he was fighting a losing battle with a lot of our support from day one for some reason. Not sure if it's because he was chosen over 'Well legend MVG or what, but he certainly wasn't embraced as other managers have been by the support. Wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. I also wouldn't be surprised if he's more than happy to see the back of us as well to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-whatmate Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Won't pretend I'm not glad but he'll always be a bit of a legend for 'the battering'. I've been trying to forget that horrid night in Hamilton.thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_mfc Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I reckon there was much more going on behind the scenes that we dont know about. The boards stance 7 months ago was that it was a long term appointment and one for the future. So very surprising to see him go so soon. A very likable guy... but the best decision was made. We CANNOT be in the same position as we were last year. Crags in to stop the rot, win at the weekend and get us back on track. Maybe we will even see players like Taylor improving if he is given the correct coaching. Who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Right me Laddos - Regroup, reorganise and get intae these Fissle gits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yassin Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Genuinely didn't think we would do that, but glad we have taken action. It's a strange one as I genuinely think across the fanbase there's no actual dislike, which is rare when getting rid is such a sweeping view, but I think for the most part everyone really liked him and wanted things to work out, I certainly did. Just a case of good guy who didn't have what was needed. Aye, most people seem to have taken pity on him rather than any outright hatred. His career was already in last chance saloon when he got here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Was on McBookie trying to lash £20 on him being the next to go. Fuck off Motherwell, another ten minutes and I'd have been laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Good luck for the future Ian. Never good when someone loses their job 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al B Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 You think so? I think he was fighting a losing battle with a lot of our support from day one for some reason. Not sure if it's because he was chosen over 'Well legend MVG or what, but he certainly wasn't embraced as other managers have been by the support. Wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time. I also wouldn't be surprised if he's more than happy to see the back of us as well to be fair. Im talking about on a personal level, as opposed to the view when the fans wanted someone like Malpas out....terrible at his job and just came across as a terrible guy. I agree there was a cross-section of people that never embraced Baraclough as manager, but I would imagine most would (and probably still would) stand and have a pint with him. I would imagine if he is ever the manager of another side that played us, he would probably be made fairly welcome at Fir Park. We would also more than likely be glad of a relatively easy 3 points...but I am sure there would be none of the animosity that you would expect towards a former manager that literally EVERYONE wanted out. Good guy in the wrong job that was too big for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1991 Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Really wanted him to succeed but it was inevitable as he was out his depth. Well done to the board for a quick decision. I wonder if we will hear what guys like Lasley McDonald and Hammell thought about him. Will be really interested to see the team for Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Such a likeable guy, wonder if he'd be my mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigCDawg Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Not surprised or dissapointed hes gone. I will always remember him for the game against Rangers wether it was down to a great performance by us or just a shit Rangers team. That was still one of the best nights of my time being a Motherwell supporter and even though how bad things have gone, he still leaves with my best wishes and thanks for THAT game. Onwards and Upwards 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2/6 tae get in Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Time to move on. Looking for some positivity. COYW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Aye, he's one of those managers who'll now enter into a strange little Hall Of Fame of sorts, alongside Gannon and Kampmann. He'll always be known as the guy who masterminded the destruction of Rangers promotion, and managed to embarrass ex-manager Stuart McCall. My longstanding memory of the guy can be summed up in this gif; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well Up For It! Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Excellent from the board. Only decision they could have taken, and glad they have done so swiftly. Now just get the next appointment right FFS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shire Greats Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I reckon there was much more going on behind the scenes that we dont know about. The boards stance 7 months ago was that it was a long term appointment and one for the future. So very surprising to see him go so soon. What are craigan managerial and coaching credentials...we've just had to punt a manager,let's have a good think about where we go from here .best of luck ,Iain ,don't like to see this happen,but ultimately it was coming.Good few players need to have a look atvthemselves A very likable guy... but the best decision was made. We CANNOT be in the same position as we were last year. Crags in to stop the rot, win at the weekend and get us back on track. Maybe we will even see players like Taylor improving if he is given the correct coaching. Who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Im talking about on a personal level, as opposed to the view when the fans wanted someone like Malpas out....terrible at his job and just came across as a terrible guy. I agree there was a cross-section of people that never embraced Baraclough as manager, but I would imagine most would (and probably still would) stand and have a pint with him. I would imagine if he is ever the manager of another side that played us, he would probably be made fairly welcome at Fir Park. We would also more than likely be glad of a relatively easy 3 points...but I am sure there would be no animosity that you would expect when literally EVERYONE wants you out. Good guy in the wrong job. Correct. Malpas was a tosser and shite. Baraclough seemed a genuinely nice bloke, and also claims the Stegosaurus is his favourite dinosaur, so he's a good cunt as far as I'm concerned. Sadly, it just wasn't working for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynda_block Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Was on McBookie trying to lash £20 on him being the next to go. Fuck off Motherwell, another ten minutes and I'd have been laughing. Me too - was halfway through sticking £40 on via Ladbrokes when market was suspended - not amused!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous Wee Grafter Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Player power wins again!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Player power wins again!!! I'll bet that new Yoga instructor that the club had hired at the behest of Baraclough will be out the door as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 I'll bet that new Yoga instructor that the club had hired at the behest of Baraclough will be out the door as well! Yoga is fucking brilliant, tbf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Good guy who will always be remembered for that play off win over Rangers. But it wasn't working so he's away. Wish him all the best as I'm sure most will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yoga is fucking brilliant, tbf. That may be so, but if and when we appoint a "real" football manager like Billy Reid, Jim Jeffries, Jimmy Calderwood etc that kind of pish will be right out the window! Chips and burgers back on the players lunch menu as well! The players who downed tools will be carrying the new gaffer around on their shoulders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 Surprised the board were so decisive..but it had to be done. Look forward to the job being linked with every out of work manager now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 23, 2015 Report Share Posted September 23, 2015 That may be so, but if and when we appoint a "real" football manager like Billy Reid, Jim Jeffries, Jimmy Calderwood etc that kind of pish will be right out the window! Chips and burgers back on the players lunch menu as well! The players who downed tools will be carrying the new gaffer around on their shoulders! Or maybe the truth is somewhere in the middle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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