Nogbad the Bad Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Alessandro said: And interestingly it is Eddie Howe’s assistant.... Known to the club as player and assistant for 22 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Harry redknapp anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, GrahamC said: I know, why didn’t that take 6 weeks then? Obviously they don't know how to do a rigorous recruitment process. Amateurs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Just now, bcfc01 said: You don't have a heart attack for life. Some people actually get fixed and lead an active life. Anyway, its just a suggestion that someone put forward as a possible incoming some time ago. I've been saying for years (10+)to someone that we need hoddle at the club as a joke. Would be great if it came true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonG666 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I agree with 1 of the caller's that this should be an exciting and promising time, but it actually feels anything but that leading upto the appointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Gerrard Houllier............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Mike Phelan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ron Swanson said: Harry redknapp anyone? With his dog as CFO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, chinapig said: Indeed, the analysts have been working to him, the player database is his and he keeps firing chief scouts. Bringing in a DoF who is actually qualified for the role clips his wings. I'm not sure his ego can take that. GMG said a number of analysts have also now left the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 I like this guessing game. Anyone had Joe Jordan yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tts_city Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: With his dog as CFO That money was just resting in the dogs account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erndogz Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Whilst we are all chucking names about, DH did his badges in 2012ish alongside Brian McClair. Very successful with academy/reserves at MUFC. Could be an option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cov 77 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Maurizio Sarri has just been sacked by Juventus. Rumours are he threw the game last night as there was a top DOF job on offer in England , can’t find our more at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Mike Phelan. That actually sounds plausible................are you itk?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Robin Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: Big Sam Yep she'd do... certainly get the crowds back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Yoda Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 24 minutes ago, paul_fox said: Really think there's going to be a DOF, big name Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink maybe? Names don't come much bigger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Heard from a good source it is Steve Kean ex Blackburn boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Just now, Super said: Heard from a good source it is Steve Kean ex Blackburn boss. Don’t you dare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Just now, Super said: Heard from a good source it is Steve Kean ex Blackburn boss. I’d hate it if that were passed off as exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erndogz Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: That actually sounds plausible................are you itk?!! I heard a rumour he's leaving MUFC after their involvement in the Europa League ends Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, Nogbad the Bad said: Known to the club as player and assistant for 22 years! Indeed. Unlike DH and Bristol City of course. DH has arguably more managerial experience than him mind you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, Top Robin said: DOF stands for Director of Football not Dirty Old F**cker Maybe we could have a ROF instead. Fancy the job Rudolf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cov 77 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Super said: Heard from a good source it is Steve Kean ex Blackburn boss. That’s a joke , another failure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, AshtonG666 said: Sure is but that must have been their plan straight away, not waiting 5 weeks, saying we need a new outlook and then taking on someone with less experience than who we just sacked Not disputing any of that! Just pointing out the fact... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Just now, bcfc01 said: GMG said a number of analysts have also now left the club. @Harryhas suggested the analysts are not, shall we say, well regarded in the game iirc. All this could point to clipping Ashton's wings or simply moving to an agent-led process, much as Arsenal seem to be doing. Having a so-called super agent as de facto DoF certainly worked for Wolves, though they have a top coach, which helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Just now, Cov 77 said: That’s a joke , another failure Gregor said "exciting" not Steve Kean..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, Bat Fastard said: This sounds like Benny all over again. The first run of bad results, DH goes out of the window and Benny (or someone like him) takes over! True, but Ward got udls promoted before Benny took over. I'd take DH getting us promoted and then relegation from the PL by the DOF who took over. at least we'd have parachute payments to fall back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 14 minutes ago, Roger Red Hat said: DOF, Ralph Rangenick? Wouldn't surprise me if we went European. Likes the high press & winning of the ball back asap.. Top bloke & would be a stellar appointment & no way would be 2IC..... Yes please ..not likely though I fear. Hope (against hope) all this shite has been smoke & mirrors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Would Hughton be interested in being a DOF? Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mr Yoda said: Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink maybe? Names don't come much bigger Maybe it's the return of Forbes Phillipson-Masters?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpcity Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Numero Uno said: Gregor said "exciting" not Steve Kean..................... All depends what SL finds exciting haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Just now, paul_fox said: All depends what SL finds exciting haha If it's Steve Kean we may as well all give up................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Horse With No Name Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mr Yoda said: Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink maybe? Names don't come much bigger Forbe Phillipson Masters. Whays he up to these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galway Red Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 It's Lennie Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Tinnion moves into a more prominent recruitment role. Williams as assistant Coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abraham Romanovich Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: Presumably an old boy who knows the game inside out but really doesn't need the "stress" that goes with matchday and day to day coaching of the club. Literally there to give advice when he thinks it's needed or when it's asked for? Sounds like your average contributor to OTIB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonG666 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, Ron Swanson said: Harry redknapp anyone? More of a celebrity now than a football manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 9 minutes ago, Numero Uno said: That actually sounds plausible................are you itk?!! Haha no not at all, pure speculation. Just that he's rumoured to be leaving Man Utd once they're done with the Europa League, plus Holden being from that part of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Well, well, well. Yet another thread of speculation, with yet more names in the frame, without anyone knowing diddly squat about anything. Can we have a day of rest tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 24 minutes ago, Alessandro said: And interestingly it is Eddie Howe’s assistant.... And even more interestingly, they only took a couple of days to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blockbrowt1 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Exciting to whom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 24 minutes ago, AshtonG666 said: Sounds like Gregor knows more than he is letting on if he believes someone exciting is coming in to help If appointed, looks like Holden could be “exciting”...... New chant “ Holden says wave your legs up in the air" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashton_fan Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Thierry Henry, he has kept in touch with Massengo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulton Red Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 19 minutes ago, Northern Red said: Mike Phelan. Mike Ashley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 This is all MA spin, to divert from the mess he has created with the appointment of DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtyeoDave Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Big Sam could be plausible ... https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/14745026.its-good-to-talk-ex-bolton-wanderer-dean-holden-happy-to-seek-tips-from-england-boss-sam-allardyce/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Does beg the question if no experienced manager from all the applicants ‘fitted the structure’ what was the bloody point of going through all this? Our structure is so unique no one else need actually apply...and we are royally screwed if DH does not work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, chinapig said: @Harryhas suggested the analysts are not, shall we say, well regarded in the game iirc. All this could point to clipping Ashton's wings or simply moving to an agent-led process, much as Arsenal seem to be doing. Having a so-called super agent as de facto DoF certainly worked for Wolves, though they have a top coach, which helps. Yep. If we’re cost cutting, there’s definitely a couple of the analysts we employ who are not particularly well-regarded. One in particular, if he finds himself still employed after this I’ll be amazed (although he is ‘one of Ashton’s men’), so..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Are there any unemployed managers who haven’t been suggested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicseason Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 24 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: With his dog as CFO Warnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, Matthew me said: Peter crouch.... Mornington Crescent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redpole Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, AtyeoDave said: Big Sam could be plausible ... https://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/sport/14745026.its-good-to-talk-ex-bolton-wanderer-dean-holden-happy-to-seek-tips-from-england-boss-sam-allardyce/ Fernando Hierro DOF Then???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 41 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: I thought a big part of his job was recruitment of players? If you take that away, surely that’s a big part of his job gone? Who do you reckon Dave? Guess he will give up that part of his role. Doesn’t seem very good at it. Almost impossible to guess who a DOF might be. Gary Johnson would be my bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingswood Robin Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Dramatic return of Hodgson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossi the Robin Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Seems there is a space for someone - feels very light and weak at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Sol Campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, pongo88 said: Are there any unemployed managers who haven’t been suggested? Mark Hughes? Graeme Souness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy62 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 minute ago, Rossi the Robin said: Seems there is a space for someone - feels very light and weak at the moment Like our midfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 45 minutes ago, bristol red said: Robbie Fowler? I was contemplating yesterday whether Fowler would accept an assistant role at a Championship club as opposed to head coach at Aussie or lower league club. For me it's still a step up for him and he'd be next in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 28 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: I like this guessing game. Anyone had Joe Jordan yet?? Aww, I was just about to guess him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Sam Allardyce is a reasonably good suggestion I think. Out of work, knows Holden, might prefer that sort of role at this stage of his career. Doesn’t feel a very Bristol City appointment though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Sammy Lee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, Harry said: Yep. If we’re cost cutting, there’s definitely a couple of the analysts we employ who are not particularly well-regarded. One in particular, if he finds himself still employed after this I’ll be amazed (although he is ‘one of Ashton’s men’), so..... GMG name checked Luke Cole and Sam Stanton (not sure if I heard that one correctly). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Just now, Phileas Fogg said: Sam Allardyce is a reasonably good suggestion I think. Out of work, knows Holden, might prefer that sort of role at this stage of his career. Doesn’t feel a very Bristol City appointment though. why is that a good suggestion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Just now, Smokey said: why is that a good suggestion? In terms of someone who could be likely given his relationship with Holden. We’re plucking names out of the air here remember with nothing to go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 58 minutes ago, Fordy62 said: Lee Johnson then?! That would be hilarious. If only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 8 minutes ago, Alessandro said: Indeed. Unlike DH and Bristol City of course. DH has arguably more managerial experience than him mind you.... Yep, not pretending to know too much about Bournemouth but Tindall, previously a long serving player like Eddie Howe, has been friend, confidant, and close assistant to Howe for the last 8 years. Appointing him is probably about as close as they could get to keeping Bournemouth's most revered and successful manager ever. A gamble (as they all are) but at least a similar one has been seen to work for them before, and if they want minimum disruption and continuity, with a good chance of success, then it seems a reasonable one imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Fordy62 said: Wouldn’t that make Ashton redundant? No, Director of football is different than Dictator of fxxx all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: In terms of someone who could be likely given his relationship with Holden. We’re plucking names out of the air here remember with nothing to go on. Im not sure that would be a good fit. A man who didn't really give youth much of a chance at a club which seem to be wanting youth to be given a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 DOF Bob Houghton (turns out a number of posters on here were ITK whereas I assumed they were misspelling Hughton). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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