New Manager-who Would We Get?

[Lobey_Dosser]

West Brom fans don't rate him too highly do they.

 

From the few times I seen them in the Ashley Young days, they were fairly decent to watch.

[weeyin]

From my understanding, Boothroyd's preferred style is open and attacking football. He even said that, after Watford were relegated, he wanted to try and shape them that way.

[dosser1886]

I love all this stuff, constant rumours, media getting trawled for any snippet of info. People going off on total tangents as a result.

 

New manager, players coming and going, in Europe, new pitch, new strip.

 

Definitely makes it an interesting time to be a 'Well fan.

[Onthefringes]

You're thinking of Rogers, the guy that followed him at Watford. Boothroyd prior to Watford was involved with the Leeds coaching set-up I'm sure...

And alongside Paul hart, was a highly rated academy set-up of it's time too. Having tasted promotion at Vicarage Road with the squad at his disposal, it was nothing short of remarkable.

 

I'd say mention of his route one type of football to be wide of the mark, well wide. Impressed when I saw his charges at Bramall Lane. To be honest, I'd become non-plussed on the new manager trail - this has caught the imagination again.

[TheLip69]

How badly did Nijholt interview if Staunton is still there on the shortlist and he's axed?

 

 

Was Nijholt interviewed? If he was I can't see it being anything other than a courtesy interview. I've never understood this clamour for Nijholt as boss. His experience at managerial level is negligible to say the least yet everyone seems to point to his experience with kids as if if were proof the guy was capable of managing a top flight side. Had Nijholt got the job I would have had serious doubts about JB's sanity.

Boothroyd or Sanchez would do me, although I wouldn't be too upset at Jim Gannon. Steve Staunton leaves me cold however.

[Haggischomper]

Was Nijholt interviewed? If he was I can't see it being anything other than a courtesy interview. I've never understood this clamour for Nijholt as boss. His experience at managerial level is negligible to say the least yet everyone seems to point to his experience with kids as if if were proof the guy was capable of managing a top flight side. Had Nijholt got the job I would have had serious doubts about JB's sanity.

Boothroyd or Sanchez would do me, although I wouldn't be too upset at Jim Gannon. Steve Staunton leaves me cold however.

 

The Nijholt talk was before news came in that Quinn, Clarkie and Reynolds were offski and, hence, most folks were presuming we would have ZERO transfer budget - which may actually still be the case...who knows?

[weeyin]

There was never any confirmation from JB that he was being invited to interview and even the comments from the man himself were Luc-warm.

 

(That's for the critics that thought my Nemo joke was the worst I could do, btw).

[Motherwell Maverick]

Still can't believe no one has been appointed, how much time are we going to waste before the season starts

 

someone should be put in place very soon otherwise there will be very little time for them to add to the squad let alone take pre season training it's a joke

[weeyin]

Still can't believe no one has been appointed, how much time are we going to waste before the season starts

Are you not following the news? A decision is going to be made over the weekend and an announcement early next week.

 

A correct appointment is 100 times more important than a fast appointment.

[Motherwell Maverick]

whats wrong with both i dont think its much to ask for a club to apoint someone and give them as much time to bed in as possible dont u agree ???

[Motherwell Maverick]

thought so lol

[weeyin]

whats wrong with both i dont think its much to ask for a club to apoint someone and give them as much time to bed in as possible dont u agree ???

Think about it. If there were, say, 8 people interviewed in the first round. After a week or so of organizing the interview schedule that takes 8 days to complete - and not necessarily consecutive. Then, say, you invite 3 back for a second interview. That's another 3 days plus organising. Then you have to agree on the final appointment - which takes a day or two. Then you have to negotiate the contract with the manager's agent - that takes another few days.

 

And that is assuming it all goes smoothly and nobody declines the offer.

[Haggischomper]

Plus, at the same time, yer selling off half the team....

 

AND arranging a Euro tie.

[Juan Kerse]

There was never any confirmation from JB that he was being invited to interview and even the comments from the man himself were Luc-warm.

 

(That's for the critics that thought my Nemo joke was the worst I could do, btw).

 

 

That one is actually not bad compared to the Nemo wan!!

 

I didn't 'Lol' but I didn't slam my head of my keyboard either!!

[wellmanandy]

I love all this stuff, constant rumours, media getting trawled for any snippet of info. People going off on total tangents as a result.

 

New manager, players coming and going, in Europe, new pitch, new strip.

 

Definitely makes it an interesting time to be a 'Well fan.

 

Sure does. Even the old firm fans I work with keep asking me about the latest 'Well developments. There's been that many lately I'm nearly losing track

[Stu92]

Boothroyd definitely excites me the most, and then if it's out of the four most recently mentioned then Gannon would be second.

 

Although, if West Brom now want Boothroyd then I would think that would be us ruled out.

[Welldaft Mk1]

It is only down too intuition - but of all the candidates I reckon that my choice would be Jim Gannon.

 

Why - I don't know - he seems highly rated and there is very little if any negative publicity that has accompanied all the other candidates.

 

I just get good vibes. Youngish and ambitious - let us be his launchpad to managing Real Madrid. Right that is enough whisky.

 

JG - Still my first choice. He de MAN.

[JMWELL15]

you have four good managers on that shortlist. sanchez has premier league experience but has been out of the game for a year, boothroyd got watford promoted to the premier league, gannon took stockport to promotion to league one and staunton has managed the republic of ireland national team. would happily take any of the four to be honest but the outstanding candidate for me is boothroyd.

 

Here is a quote from the BBC website: Boyle will make his choice from the four candidates over the weekend, with the new manager being named early next week.

 

Hope John Boyle has someone in quick as we have a very important match coming up.

[weeyin]

Although, if West Brom now want Boothroyd then I would think that would be us ruled out.

If you can believe reports, West Brom have a few targets on their radar including Irvine at Preston and McInnes at St. Johnstone.

[MelvinBragg]

If the final four (as published in the media) is accurate, my one concern is that none of the individuals has any first hand experience of Scottish football. Could this indicate that we're going to appoint an assistant with said knowledge or will the new man bring his own number two with him? Things seem to be moving on a pace now, and I reckon we could see a lot happening in the next seven days. And that's without thinking about the European game...

[Brazilian]

Tomorrow: Andy Devlin says Gannon has the job

[Bop]

I for once have full confidence in JB to bring in the right man, i reckon we'r looking at a good season.

[weeyin]

Excellent news if true. Hope all the contract negotiations go smoothly.

 

When I heard his name being touted on here early in the process I didn't think we had a chance of securing his services. He seems to be a hot property down south.

[Bop]

And if what the brazilian has posted turns out to be true, i'd be fucking ecstatic!

[MelvinBragg]

Tomorrow: Andy Devlin says Gannon has the job

Given Devlin's track record with Motherwell stories, does this mean we can halt speculation? I await with interest the appointment of his assistant...