siebsbarmyarmy Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Cheers Ricky! Seems a decent enough opinion of him so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I'll obviously give him a chance and get behind him 100%......but I am very concerned by this appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brazilian Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I'll obviously give him a chance and get behind him 100%......but I am very concerned by this RUMOURED appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Resignation my good man......pure resignation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosser1886 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 McCall is no ones first choice If reports are to be believed then he isn't the boards first choice either, but he must have impressed them enough to be in the running. IF it's him then FFS lets give him a chance, guy's on this board are having the fears already and he's not even been confirmed yet. He made mistakes at Bradford but like everyone else we all learn from our mistakes and hopefully he will have as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishaestevie Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 It has just been reported on BBC sportsound that McCall is in discussions again with Motherwell, re the vacant managers job. Looks likely now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadywellToi Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 From reading through the Bradford thread I took it as this: His heart was in the right place and what was in his head didn't always translate onto the pitch Despite his up and down record, the majority of fans seem to still have a degree of affection for him I hope he hooks Brown up at Pittrodrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 "We understand"" I think they said. Until the club confirm it I guess it's all just rumour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 From the BBC website detailing his Bradford exit. Compensation chat quite unique; Bradford City boss Stuart McCall has resigned as manager of the mid-table League Two club. McCall met with joint-chairman Julian Rhodes on Monday to discuss his future after Saturday's 1-0 home defeat by Bury left them 16th in the table. "It has been very, very difficult. It's been a very emotional day," McCall told BBC Radio Leeds. "The easy bit was meeting Julian to sort things out and then meeting the staff and players was hard." The 45-year-old former Bantams midfielder took over at Valley Parade in May 2007 and threatened to leave at the end of last season after Bradford failed to make the play-offs. Saturday's defeat by Bury was their sixth at home this season and left the Bantams 12 points outside the play-off places. McCall added: "I had a meeting with all the players as a group and then individually and they are just disappointed with the way things have gone. "But it's not about me now, it's about the club kicking on and moving up the league. It just hasn't worked out this season. "Performances have been OK this season and we haven't got what we've deserved. But it's a results business and I haven't got enough results for this club." A compensation package has been agreed between the two parties, but McCall has refused to claim the whole amount he is due in order to help the club's finances. Last summer he took a pay-cut to help out the club. He said: "I'm hurting because it was a dream of mine to come back here and bring success. But that hasn't happened and it's not what I wanted. But least in a way I'm going away with pride and dignity intact. "The support I have received from the fans has been unbelievable and I want to thank them for everything. I couldn't ask any more from them and they couldn't have given me anymore, but unfortunately I haven't been able to give them the results they deserved." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav212 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Would be a good appointment in my opinion, done a reasonable job at Bradford and would put some fight and organization back into the team. Also has a good knowledge of Englands lower leagues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 It is now reported on Skjy Sports that Penney has NEVER been in Scotland and NEVER been interviewed for the role. This despite many in the media claiming he was in consideration. If it is McCall then whilst not entirely convinced, I hope he can do a Butcher and get us to a CIS final and keep us in the top 6. I still think there is a twist yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 "We understand"" I think they said. Until the club confirm it I guess it's all just rumour. You're just in denial Embrace the disappointment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadywellToi Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I think the bit in bold highlighted by Finlay shows why he is still regarded well by the fans. At least he is honourable, shows integrity and appears to have behaved like a true gent and fan of the club he managed. For me that's good enough to be the next Well manager. I hope by the end of January he causes a few to backtrack on here circa. 12 months ago after Brown was appointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I still think there is a twist yet is that a distant hope or you know something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ML1 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 is that a distant hope or you know something? Well he hasnt been announced yet but will be at the Piggery tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris*Kaizer 2*Nunn Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 As Finley says embrace it! embrace the dark side of management! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 is that a distant hope or you know something? TBH from the beginning the club have kept their cards close to their chest so to speak, so the media has been feeding off scraps. That said the McCall rumour seems to be gathering pace. In all honesty I don't know what to expect should he be appointed. That said we could have appointed either Sbragia or MacDonald and it could have ended in tears. At least with McCall he is familiar with Scottish football, knows the English lower leagues and was a passionate player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 how well he will do, will probably depend on who he gets as his assistant. Think thats the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris*Kaizer 2*Nunn Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 OMG do you think this is where Leitch will come in? experience of being a number 2 knowledge of the Scottish game He's been kicking back with JB as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfc Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 leitch can fuck off ill no be happy if boyle plays the old pals act and gives him a job again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orinoco Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 depends on the players views on Leitch i would have thought, if boyle had sense and asked them. But then management team aint ment to be your cuddly best pals, as they are just as likely to stab you in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris*Kaizer 2*Nunn Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I agree that you shouldnt hire your friends. But think about it, all this talk about Leitch talking to boyle and being liked to the job it makes sence if he brings someone up here like McCall or any managers from England that to have a Scottish number 2 would benefit the team. Someone who is a "motherwell boy" and who has strong connections to the players. I hope it doesn't happen and he joins his best pal McGee on the dole but it would make sence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burn_Broomfield Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 *Confirmed* McCall in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris*Kaizer 2*Nunn Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Where did you get confirmation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthefringes Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Where did you get confirmation? From a director his source... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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