Portland Bill Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 17 minutes ago, downendcity said: Perhaps we have offered the job to Cook, but there is a dispute with Wigan’s administrators regarding compensation ( due to his resignation) and can’t announce the appointment until a financial deal is agreed with them. This makes sense, good thinking Downend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepton red Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, ashton_fan said: We gave Alan Dicks his chance and he turned out to be our best manager ever It was 40 years ago and he won nothing, despite being our most successful manager. Ambition needs to be matched with resource and experience, the last 40 years of mediocrity and yo-yo to league 1 has proven that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, shepton red said: It was 40 years ago and he won nothing, despite being our most successful manager. Ambition needs to be matched with resource and experience, the last 40 years of mediocrity and yo-yo to league 1 has proven that. He won promotion to Div 1 (ie Prem as was), the last manager to do so, and kept us up for 4 seasons. Also won Anglo-Scottish cup and took us to 2 League Cup semis. Nobody else has come close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 36 minutes ago, downendcity said: Perhaps we have offered the job to Cook, but there is a dispute with Wigan’s administrators regarding compensation ( due to his resignation) and can’t announce the appointment until a financial deal is agreed with them. I thought he resigned from Wigan, which meant they would not get compensation, provided he didn’t leave for another job immediately. He’s alleged to have said he didn’t have another job lined up. So we could be leaving it some time, to argue that we only decided to appoint him after he resigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superjack Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 37 minutes ago, Spike said: Not disputing this but he has now and he therefore has that experience. How many up and coming managers have we had from L1 and L2 and then how many managers have we had with a 100% top 6 Championship finish record and 75% promotion have we had. Comparing Hughton and Cook is pointless, Hughton is a far superior choice, the only reason not to chose Hughton over Cook is financial and his desire to take the job. If Hughton is willing to do the job the board should be looking to make it happen at all costs. As I said, I don't disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bcfc01 Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Wait for it............................................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwickshire Red Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 What a brain fart that would be...dear oh dear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Southport Red said: Jamie Mac will be involved and when Holden is replaced, Jamie steps up. Neither covered themselves in glory during Johnson’s reign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 Surely if we are cutting back and asking a man to make the most of the current squad plus an eye for a bargain then Cook is the man not ******* Holden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT The Optimist Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 I sincerely hope MacGregors sources are off the mark, LJ, JM and DH were all the same management team, a real chance to do something.... down the pan. If, and I repeat, IF, DH happens. I suppose many will say, give him a chance. Not me I am afraid. With Covid and the chance of seeing a live game pretty remote until 2021 I know what I will be asking for from the club re my season ticket. The robins TV is abject and I simply cannot abide football without spectators, soulless. DH would finish me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 3 hours ago, shepton red said: It was 40 years ago and he won nothing, despite being our most successful manager. Ambition needs to be matched with resource and experience, the last 40 years of mediocrity and yo-yo to league 1 has proven that. Hmmm. Perhaps you are correct technically, but to say 'He won nothing' is somewhat disparaging of Alan Dicks reign at Ashton Gate: Leeds and promotion to Division One wasn't bad, even if he never actually 'won nothing'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendip City Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, DT The Optimist said: I sincerely hope MacGregors sources are off the mark, LJ, JM and DH were all the same management team, a real chance to do something.... down the pan. If, and I repeat, IF, DH happens. I suppose many will say, give him a chance. Not me I am afraid. With Covid and the chance of seeing a live game pretty remote until 2021 I know what I will be asking for from the club re my season ticket. The robins TV is abject and I simply cannot abide football without spectators, soulless. DH would finish me off. Me too and they better not much around about refunds. surely if the first game doesn’t happen with a crowd that’s breach of contract and we can have our money back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 I'm sure the club are only saying Holden has a good chance of the job, so that when we announce Cook nobody will be dissapointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Seneca the Younger said: so that when we announce Cook nobody will be dissapointed I'll be quite happy with his appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Seneca the Younger said: I'm sure the club are only saying Holden has a good chance of the job, so that when we announce Cook nobody will be dissapointed I would be delighted with Cook. A real manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YGBjammy Posted August 4, 2020 Report Share Posted August 4, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: I would be delighted with Cook. A real manager. Cc: @stevelansdown @markashton The plan has worked, feel free to announce whenever now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Apologies if already mentioned elsewhere but Gregor has just ruled out Cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, ChippenhamRed said: Apologies if already mentioned elsewhere but Gregor has just ruled out Cook. Thanks for sharing. That surprises me because he seemed like an obvious candidate that could be "waiting by the phone". Besides Hughton, who else could be in the frame at this late stage?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just now, mozo said: Thanks for sharing. That surprises me because he seemed like an obvious candidate that could be "waiting by the phone". Besides Hughton, who else could be in the frame at this late stage?! Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southport Red Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, mozo said: Thanks for sharing. That surprises me because he seemed like an obvious candidate that could be "waiting by the phone". Besides Hughton, who else could be in the frame at this late stage?! Neil. Edit: @daored beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just now, daored said: Neil Just now, Southport Red said: Neil. Oh yeah... Not an exciting candidate but a rational choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, daored said: Neil 6 minutes ago, mozo said: Oh yeah... Not an exciting candidate but a rational choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 18 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Apologies if already mentioned elsewhere but Gregor has just ruled out Cook. Taking a break from the game? But he was supposedly interviewed? My brain.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, downendcity said: Heavy !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Island Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ron Swanson said: Taking a break from the game? But he was supposedly interviewed? My brain.. Saw us up close and didn’t like what he saw perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Just now, Hare Island said: Saw us up close and didn’t like what he saw perhaps? Could well be. I'm all for a thorough process, but it is now ridiculous. Maybe that came across in discussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 25 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: Apologies if already mentioned elsewhere but Gregor has just ruled out Cook. Shame imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 Never was going to be Cook but was funny reading this thread when it was announced he was leaving Wigan. Personally relieved it's not Cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: Could well be. I'm all for a thorough process, but it is now ridiculous. Maybe that came across in discussions. Whoever the next appointment is there is no doubt that the decision makers have dithered over making it. A club with a firm plan really shouldn’t be taking the best part of 5 weeks to appoint a manager, with sound bites seemingly released through local media to gauge opinion, given the special time constraints in place between last season and the next. The whole situation smacks of a club being indecisive and literally operating on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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