Davefevs Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 20 minutes ago, exAtyeoMax said: I thought GmG had confirmed that PC had an interview but has now decided to take a break from football? Quite possible for both to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Rich Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 OK a bit out there, but here is my opinion/guess on what is going on. 1st I don't think Holden is getting the job - just do not see it happening. Cook tried to leave Wigan they kept him because of comp, but eventually was allowed to leave as long as he didn't have anything lined up. Reports he's taking a break from football + reports we look like we are looking elsewhere. We now 'have a change a heart' and approach PC he is announced end of week ready for new season - no compensation because this was not pre planned in anyway 'honest guv', we get the manger we want and compensation is not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_eastender Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 10 minutes ago, BCFC Richard said: OK a bit out there, but here is my opinion/guess on what is going on. 1st I don't think Holden is getting the job - just do not see it happening. Cook tried to leave Wigan they kept him because of comp, but eventually was allowed to leave as long as he didn't have anything lined up. Reports he's taking a break from football + reports we look like we are looking elsewhere. We now 'have a change a heart' and approach PC he is announced end of week ready for new season - no compensation because this was not pre planned in anyway 'honest guv', we get the manger we want and compensation is not needed. If only mate, anybody (bar Pulis) except Holden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, old_eastender said: If only mate, anybody (bar Pulis) except Holden. Skeletor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bas's perfect hattrick Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Rossi the Robin said: Skeletor? at least he's got a promotion on his cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 23 minutes ago, BCFC Richard said: OK a bit out there, but here is my opinion/guess on what is going on. 1st I don't think Holden is getting the job - just do not see it happening. Cook tried to leave Wigan they kept him because of comp, but eventually was allowed to leave as long as he didn't have anything lined up. Reports he's taking a break from football + reports we look like we are looking elsewhere. We now 'have a change a heart' and approach PC he is announced end of week ready for new season - no compensation because this was not pre planned in anyway 'honest guv', we get the manger we want and compensation is not needed. There is no way cook would want to work under Ashton, the Lansdown after being pissed about. He strikes me as a guy who doesn’t suffer fools gladly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 5, 2020 Report Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, BCFC Richard said: OK a bit out there, but here is my opinion/guess on what is going on. 1st I don't think Holden is getting the job - just do not see it happening. Cook tried to leave Wigan they kept him because of comp, but eventually was allowed to leave as long as he didn't have anything lined up. Reports he's taking a break from football + reports we look like we are looking elsewhere. We now 'have a change a heart' and approach PC he is announced end of week ready for new season - no compensation because this was not pre planned in anyway 'honest guv', we get the manger we want and compensation is not needed. Administrators would have something to say about that! Misled, false pretences. Is there a possible tapping up angle too. At the very least they would look for compensation IMO. Could they even sue Cook for his buyout clause/compensation due for breach of contract? (In practice the club would pay it). I should add, might be worth- I've had a look and will post it again - googling "Steve Bruce Simon Jordan injunction". This was back in 2001, and didn't involve administration but as Cook was deemed an asset... Well in short Bruce quit, Jordan took out an injunction. Think it took 5-6 weeks to be resolved, but could have been quite significantly longer had Jordan dug in. He seemed to lose interest though once Crystal Palace got a new manager. From what I read earlier it happened in early November 2001 and the next hearing/phase was due in early/mid January 2002 but as I say Jordan let it go around mid December 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Cook did have an interview and isn't looking to take a break from football....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hand of RO'D Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Cook did have an interview and isn't looking to take a break from football....... As someone who has been underwhelmed by the prospect of cook, after the latest Holden rumours I'd walk over hot coals for him to he appointed now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRoss Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 4 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Cook did have an interview and isn't looking to take a break from football....... Don't, just don't do it to me. It's the anticipation of good news which hurts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 10 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Cook did have an interview and isn't looking to take a break from football....... Do you know who has been interviewed ? I take it Cook, Holden & Hughton ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 20 minutes ago, daored said: Do you know who has been interviewed ? I take it Cook, Holden & Hughton ? Cook interviewed but won't be getting the job according to GMG. His agent said so apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercidered Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 05/08/2020 at 21:57, Rossi the Robin said: Skeletor? At least he could bring the boy Neymar with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 10 minutes ago, bcfc01 said: Cook interviewed but won't be getting the job according to GMG. His agent said so apparently. Didn’t he say the other day he was taking a break from football ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, daored said: Didn’t he say the other day he was taking a break from football ? He is taking a break as is Howe. They’ve just not said how long of break it’s going to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, daored said: Didn’t he say the other day he was taking a break from football ? No - mistakenly said by GMG but now corrected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, daored said: Didn’t he say the other day he was taking a break from football ? There's a theory that Gregor mistakenly inferred Cook was taking a break, meaning Howe. Not seen any other reference to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Just now, mozo said: There's a theory that Gregor mistakenly inferred Cook was taking a break, meaning Howe. Not seen any other reference to it. He seems to know a lot but not know a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 51 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Cook did have an interview and isn't looking to take a break from football....... That's a shame. Do genuinely think he'd have been a good choice if Hughton didn't take the job, would have gone against SL's grain of 'yes men' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, mozo said: There's a theory that Gregor mistakenly inferred Cook was taking a break, meaning Howe. Not seen any other reference to it. Not a theory - Gregor corrected himself on twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midred Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Have the negotiations moved on to Ashton now and the possible restructuring to accommodate the new manager/coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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