westonred Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 The more the hear about this guy the more i really hope he's our next manager. This is what Owen Coyle says about him
kevster3 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Yes after all the rumours and speculation,I hope we appoint him
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 indeed appears to be the stand out candidate to me.
Guest Craven arms Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 it's a bad move appointing him,but knowing this club we will,got a history of appointing bad managers
tpitman Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 indeed appears to be the stand out candidate to me. Why?? VAST difference to the standard of football in Scotland than here. Remember Owen Coyle struggled in his first season at Burnley! Thats the last thing we want in the position we're in!
potbelly Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Didn`t understand a word, any chance of an English translation?
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 it's a bad move appointing him,but knowing this club we will,got a history of appointing bad managers Based on what?. Out of BCFC's modern day most successful managers. Fred Ford - Was coach at the gas when appointed, had never manged before. Alan Dicks - Had no managerial experience at all. Terry Cooper - Had just been sacked by the gas. GJ had had success but quite modest really.
eastonboy Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 You could add Joe Jordan to that list EMB(1st spell)
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Why?? VAST difference to the standard of football in Scotland than here. Remember Owen Coyle struggled in his first season at Burnley! Thats the last thing we want in the position we're in! We all have a preferred choice and he is mine. I take your point about standard of football, however he has taken a very unfashionable club with an average of 3,200 fans and has done a great job. He is probably the only major candidate who so far dosen't have at least one failure on his CV, young, hungry with new ideas, not old tired and staid in his ideas. IMO.
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 You could add Joe Jordan to that list EMB(1st spell) indeed.
downendcity Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Based on what?. Out of BCFC's modern day most successful managers. Fred Ford - Was coach at the gas when appointed, had never manged before. Alan Dicks - Had no managerial experience at all. Terry Cooper - Had just been sacked by the gas. GJ had had success but quite modest really. Using factual evidence to support an argument is never a good idea on here EMB. You are sure to be shot down in flames by the experts on here who justify their personal opinion by typing FACT at the end of the post. P.S. A conference manager cannot be included in such an auspicous list FACT!
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Using factual evidence to support an argument is never a good idea on here EMB. You are sure to be shot down in flames by the experts on here who justify their personal opinion by typing FACT at the end of the post. P.S. A conference manager cannot be included in such an auspicous list FACT! Unfortunately many fans have short memories and also delusions of grandeur.
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 You could add Joe Jordan to that list EMB(1st spell) and another outlook, the following came with big reputations but all subsequently failed. Bobby Houghton. Denis Smith. Tony Pulis. Danny Wilson. Steve Coppell.
Kid in the Riot Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Based on what?. Out of BCFC's modern day most successful managers. Fred Ford - Was coach at the gas when appointed, had never manged before. Alan Dicks - Had no managerial experience at all. Terry Cooper - Had just been sacked by the gas. GJ had had success but quite modest really. Blimey, with that in mind... Welcome to Ashton Gate................................DAVE PENNEY
Guest Craven arms Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 No experience at this level, the championship is different to the Micky mouse football they play in Scotland.Dave Jones is the man for me knows the league inside out got the connections and you never know he might take us one step further Than he did with Cardiff
BCAGFC Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Would be a great appointment... Was always aggressive as a player and has taken that into management although he isn't a **** like Davies. Mark my words, if we get Jones, he will walk like Coppell did. BCAGFC
westonred Posted October 12, 2011 Author Posted October 12, 2011 Its not happening by the look of this .. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/18005/st-johnstone-chief-brown-denies-mcinnes-and-bristol-city-link.html
Harry Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Why?? VAST difference to the standard of football in Scotland than here. Remember Owen Coyle struggled in his first season at Burnley! Thats the last thing we want in the position we're in! Liar. He took over when Burnley had ammased 21 points from 15 games and were in 13th place. He finished the season with 62 points and in 13th place. To me that doesn't sound as though he "struggled"? Infact, he maintained the status quo, before then taking them up the following season. Oh, and he also transformed the way the club played football and did away with the ugly football employed under Steve Cotterell.
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 No experience at this level, the championship is different to the Micky mouse football they play in Scotland.Dave Jones is the man for me knows the league inside out got the connections and you never know he might take us one step further Than he did with Cardiff Also failed at Southampton and Wolves and had the habit of bringing in overpaid, over the hill egotists (sound familiar) who still could not propel Cardiff to the promised land, all the candidates have their pro's and cons or skeletons in the cupboard.
Guest citytype Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Why?? VAST difference to the standard of football in Scotland than here. Remember Owen Coyle struggled in his first season at Burnley! Thats the last thing we want in the position we're in! It's a difficult position to be in as a fan, your new manager is an unknown quantity wherever they were before and whatever their track record, our experience of Steve Coppell should demonstrate that fact. However, there are some attributes that are critical to success and should be demonstrable in a candidate 1. Passion 2. Man Management Capability 3. Football Nouce 4. Ability to produce results without a superstar team or a billionaires budget Take another look at Derek McInnes have a scour on youtube and watch him in the dug-out and after the game in post match interviews and listen to him talk about his team. He is not our only option but he looks qualified to me Here's hoping
BCAGFC Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 No approach.. GUTTED!!! Well if we get Jones ,Cotterill or Robins, they won;t get much time from me......after all they have experience like everyone says. BCAGFC
havanatopia Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 indeed appears to be the stand out candidate to me. Appears you did not vote for him though? In fact cannot see who you voted for.
Kid in the Riot Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 No approach.. Still very much leaves us upon to approach them if we want though. And that story contradicts the Evening Post who seemed pretty sure at the weekend McInnes had been interviewed. If it's true, then with Cotterill and Robins being courted by Forest it just leaves Dave Jones. Maybe he's the one?
WellRedPhil Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 We all have a preferred choice and he is mine. I take your point about standard of football, however he has taken a very unfashionable club with an average of 3,200 fans and has done a great job. He is probably the only major candidate who so far dosen't have at least one failure on his CV, young, hungry with new ideas, not old tired and staid in his ideas. IMO. I agree with this 100% Esmond. Liar. He took over when Burnley had ammased 21 points from 15 games and were in 13th place. He finished the season with 62 points and in 13th place. To me that doesn't sound as though he "struggled"? Infact, he maintained the status quo, before then taking them up the following season. Oh, and he also transformed the way the club played football and did away with the ugly football employed under Steve Cotterell. Exactly. Struggled my ass.
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Appears you did not vote for him though? In fact cannot see who you voted for. To be honest 1) Biding my time to see who came out of the woodwork 2) unfortunately it's not an election 3) I could'nt be bothered. As for my first point I wonder how many have changed their view in the past week?, which sort of makes the poll worthless. Perhaps a new poll is needed, now we know more?.
Guest Saintee Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Still very much leaves us upon to approach them if we want though. And that story contradicts the Evening Post who seemed pretty sure at the weekend McInnes had been interviewed. If it's true, then with Cotterill and Robins being courted by Forest it just leaves Dave Jones. Maybe he's the one? If you've interviewed McInnes without seeking permission, the Saints chairman will make things very hard. He's a man that's easy to negotiate with, if you don't get on his wrong side. He's been chairman at Saints since 1986 and is very old school, believing there is a right and wrong way to do things in business and football. Having the courtesy to approach a club about speaking to their manager ranks pretty high on his list of must dos. Brentford got on the wrong side of him in the summer when McInnes was linked with there and that effectively killed any chance they had of appointing him.
'Orns Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 If you've interviewed McInnes without seeking permission, the Saints chairman will make things very hard. He's a man that's easy to negotiate with, if you don't get on his wrong side. He's been chairman at Saints since 1986 and is very old school, believing there is a right and wrong way to do things in business and football. Having the courtesy to approach a club about speaking to their manager ranks pretty high on his list of must dos. Brentford got on the wrong side of him in the summer when McInnes was linked with there and that effectively killed any chance they had of appointing him. I really hope we've gone about this the right way Saintee. Would be a pretty disappointing start for our new board if they are going behind your chairman's back Any news from your end, other than the report that says there has been no approach? I'm hoping that this is incorrect......any crumb of comfort will do right now mate!
havanatopia Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 To be honest 1) Biding my time to see who came out of the woodwork 2) unfortunately it's not an election 3) I could'nt be bothered. As for my first point I wonder how many have changed their view in the past week?, which sort of makes the poll worthless. Perhaps a new poll is needed, now we know more?. You can change your vote or remove it whenever you want as I thought you had; i seem to recall you having been a voter before?
havanatopia Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 If you've interviewed McInnes without seeking permission, the Saints chairman will make things very hard. He's a man that's easy to negotiate with, if you don't get on his wrong side. He's been chairman at Saints since 1986 and is very old school, believing there is a right and wrong way to do things in business and football. Having the courtesy to approach a club about speaking to their manager ranks pretty high on his list of must dos. Brentford got on the wrong side of him in the summer when McInnes was linked with there and that effectively killed any chance they had of appointing him. I would be dumbfounded if our board have not got about this the right way. And doing it the right way is not, with respect, the old school; we hear far more about underhand ways of doing things because it is news worthy.
'Orns Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 If you've interviewed McInnes without seeking permission, the Saints chairman will make things very hard. He's a man that's easy to negotiate with, if you don't get on his wrong side. He's been chairman at Saints since 1986 and is very old school, believing there is a right and wrong way to do things in business and football. Having the courtesy to approach a club about speaking to their manager ranks pretty high on his list of must dos. Brentford got on the wrong side of him in the summer when McInnes was linked with there and that effectively killed any chance they had of appointing him. I really hope we've gone about this the right way Saintee. Would be a pretty disappointing start for our new board if they are going behind your chairman's back Any news from your end, other than the report that says there has been no approach? I'm hoping that this is incorrect......any crumb of comfort will do right now mate!
Kid in the Riot Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 If you've interviewed McInnes without seeking permission, the Saints chairman will make things very hard. He's a man that's easy to negotiate with, if you don't get on his wrong side. He's been chairman at Saints since 1986 and is very old school, believing there is a right and wrong way to do things in business and football. Having the courtesy to approach a club about speaking to their manager ranks pretty high on his list of must dos. Brentford got on the wrong side of him in the summer when McInnes was linked with there and that effectively killed any chance they had of appointing him. It would be incredible if we had not approached your chairman first for permission to speak to McInnes. Apart from anything we have no need to do something so stupid as we have time on our side with the international break.
Guest Saintee Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I'd be surprised if our chairman felt the need to try and cover anything up, so suspect if he says there's been no approach, there hasn't been one. McInnes is ambitious and certainly wouldn't be surprised (if he's interested in the post) if an agent has been open to conversation with Bristol City but would doubt McInnes himself has spoken seriously with your men without the permission of Geoff Brown. The media up here usually aren't slow in finding out a story but really anything we've heard or read has been taken from stuff already published down south. Would think it strange that, what, a week into this, Saints haven't heard from Bristol City, if you are serious about speaking to him. Way I see it now, he's been someone your board have maybe considered, an agent has been approached, leaked it out for his clients benefit (to raise his profile) but your board have gone down a different route. Would just seem strange that it'd take you so long to make an approach for him if seriously interested. Just wonder if in your current position, the board haven't quite felt it's a risk worth taking. Burnley and Coyle are an obvious comparison but they were mid-table at the time and could maybe afford to be that bit braver, Bristol City can't really afford to make the wrong appointment.
'Orns Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Bristol City can't really afford to make the wrong appointment. Bang on there fella, don't care if it takes another 3 weeks - this HAS to be the right decision, or we're in a whole heap of the brown stuff
Brizzle Jordan Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 If McInnes gets the job I will be very happy, I believe he will be in the final 2 and then i just hope CS and the board decide he is the man to lead us forward
Guest muppetbob Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Its not happening by the look of this ..http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/18005/st-johnstone-chief-brown-denies-mcinnes-and-bristol-city-link.html No approach.. New fella here from the sunny delights of Perth Scotland,just wanting to throw some fuel on the speculation for you,Geoff Brown may be correct in what he says that no approach has been made for the St Johnstone management from Bristol City,that does not mean that Mcinnes is out of the running,infact quite the opposite,he has been interviewed,until your board make up their minds of the final choices no approach regarding possible compensation will be made.
westonred Posted October 12, 2011 Author Posted October 12, 2011 New fella here from the sunny delights of Perth Scotland,just wanting to throw some fuel on the speculation for you,Geoff Brown may be correct in what he says that no approach has been made for the St Johnstone management from Bristol City,that does not mean that Mcinnes is out of the running,infact quite the opposite,he has been interviewed,until your board make up their minds of the final choices no approach regarding possible compensation will be made. Thanks Bob can i ask what your opinions of him are ? Most people seem to think he's a up and coming young manager who is a good man manager and motivator of players which is what we need here.
Esmond Million's Bung Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 New fella here from the sunny delights of Perth Scotland,just wanting to throw some fuel on the speculation for you,Geoff Brown may be correct in what he says that no approach has been made for the St Johnstone management from Bristol City,that does not mean that Mcinnes is out of the running,infact quite the opposite,he has been interviewed,until your board make up their minds of the final choices no approach regarding possible compensation will be made. What is your source for this statement?.
Guest muppetbob Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks Bob can i ask what your opinions of him are ? Most people seem to think he's a up and coming young manager who is a good man manager and motivator of players which is what we need here. Im most probably repeating what others have already said about him but here goes,If Mcinnes gets the job he will bring in his no.2 Docherty,in this pairing you will get a good no nonsense management pairing who will get the best out of what players you have at the club,they have a history of working within a very low wage structure and this is where their motivation skills kick in,bringing players to Perth likes of Dubbery and Morris shows what kind of respect they are given throughout the game,as you know Mcinnes enjoyed part of his playing career down south so hopefully the knowledge gained from that will stand him in good stead if he gets the job,tactical wise they are both still a bit raw in some areas but are very quick to change things within a game if its not working,both like to try and have the team playing attacking football when possible but again are quick to revert if things arent going the right way,on that note,if he gets the job he will probably entice Sandanza our Spanish striker to join him in january,a brilliant addition to our squad who will be sorely missed All in all i agree with others,an up and coming manager who has plenty of ambition who WILL do a good job for Bristol city and get the best out of the players who are there at present,as per any job he will have a few teething problems as he tweaks the squad,but the end result will be you not be relegated and fingers crossed plying towards the play off positions. A little footnote is,he is very very interested in the position of Bristol city manager !!!
Guest muppetbob Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 What is your source for this statement?. Tell us more bob . This is not me rumor mungering,please bookmark my posts,i cant reveal my sources or all that crap at the moment put please take my word for it,he may not even get the job but he HAS been interviewed
westonred Posted October 12, 2011 Author Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks Bob you've got me all excited now lets hope he's the new manager of BCFC soon Good luck for the rest of your season
Alex#40 Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Thanks Bob you've got me all excited now lets hope he's the new manager of BCFC soon Good luck for the rest of your season Was about to post the exact same thing. Fingers crossed.
rockin-robin Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 This is not me rumor mungering,please bookmark my posts,i cant reveal my sources or all that crap at the moment put please take my word for it,he may not even get the job but he HAS been interviewed So, you are his agent then? Good personal reference anyway. Thanks for the info.
NATCHER Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 This is not me rumor mungering,please bookmark my posts,i cant reveal my sources or all that crap at the moment put please take my word for it,he may not even get the job but he HAS been interviewed I hope you're right bob. Would you hazzard a guess how your client Mr McInnes thought the interview went?
Guest muppetbob Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 So, you are his agent then? Good personal reference anyway. Thanks for the info. I hope you're right bob. Would you hazzard a guess how your client Mr McInnes thought the interview went? wish i was his agent surely i would be in for a good payoff !! I have no idea how the interview went either,from a St johnstone fans prospective hopefully not good,but if he is successful i wish him all the best,i have to wonder apart from his no.2 who else would he try to take to Bristol with him,its a big step up for anybody from Perth to you,in my opinion the championship is of a very good standard and miles ahead of the SPL,i dont know what the money situation is like at your club but Mcinnes is used to working with a threadbare budget including a very low wage structure,your club would would/should give him a bit more flexability.
HomerRed Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Hmmm . . . all this talk of low wage budgets - I can see City's board loving the sound of that. But if McInnes comes here he's in for some jaw-dropping moments when he sees the size of the wage bill and the money being paid to players who are nowhere near the first team. And most of them are going to be on our hands until next summer, whoever takes over as boss.
Guest Ranger robin Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Alright lads just wondering what you think of Derek Mciness becoming your new gaffer, as a Rangers man I want to wish him all the best.
westonred Posted October 12, 2011 Author Posted October 12, 2011 Alright lads just wondering what you think of Derek Mciness becoming your new gaffer, as a Rangers man I want to wish him all the best. He's my favourite for the job, i hope he's appointed he sounds like just the sort of guy we need to sort us out and get us climbing up that league again
Nugget Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Alright lads just wondering what you think of Derek Mciness becoming your new gaffer, as a Rangers man I want to wish him all the best. I'm reading that as if you think he will be announced manager?!
Guest Ranger robin Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I'm reading that as if you think he will be announced manager?! Well the word up here is that George Brown was forcing City's hand today in trying to get a deal done so he can move on to his own targets to replace him?
Guest Ranger robin Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 He's my favourite for the job, i hope he's appointed he sounds like just the sort of guy we need to sort us out and get us climbing up that league again He would be an amazing catch for you guys, he was rumoured to be in line to have some form of role under ally at Ibrox but wants to be his own man, for whats it worth he would be 100xs the manager jones or robins would be and he would command respect. Remember you are getting a champions league experienced ex pro with plenty contacts in the game and well respected.
Guest Ranger robin Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Well the word up here is that Geoff Brown was forcing City's hand today in trying to get a deal done so he can move on to his own targets to replace him?
HomerRed Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 I'd say quite a few fans are concerned about him having no experience of managing in the Championship but a growing number like what they are hearing about McInnes. Personally I'll now be disappointed if it's not him. Sounds like he'll have a fresh and energetic approach.
Nugget Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 It's certainly something when you have fans of the current team and rivals acknowledging that he is such a good manager. Seems to have a good eye for a player - hopefully something can be sorted,
havanatopia Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 This is an interesting and further view from the saints forum:- I seem to remember Burnley supposedly hadn't interviewed Coyle before approaching Saints for permission to interview him after they'd interviewed him. I would expect if City ever do ask for permission to speak to Del the deals already done. If he did come it would be advantageous if Docherty could be negotiated as well; seems to me together they are more than the sum total.
havanatopia Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 It's certainly something when you have fans of the current team and rivals acknowledging that he is such a good manager. Seems to have a good eye for a player - hopefully something can be sorted, If Ranger Robin is still in this thread I'll wager he'd be happy for McInnes to be a possible manager of the Ibrox faithful one day as well. Mind you, if he takes us up and the Rangers hot seat becomes available what would he choose at that moment?
Nugget Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Agreed that's possible, but that'd probably happen if like you said he got us up, let alone survive the relegation battle! Maybe the Spanish striker could come as part of the deal and they can have Clarkson. From what others have commented on his man-management skills every City player will have a clean slate and it'll be like a squad of new signings.
Guest muppetbob Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Why would their chairman lie though?? so to speak? Geoff Browns interview with that paper may well have happened days ago,the courier is not the most desirable rag,but just published now,things could well have changed since then You do know that there is nothing on the official St Johnstone website about "no approach" why not ye must ask.
Oops Posted October 12, 2011 Posted October 12, 2011 Geoff Browns interview with that paper may well have happened days ago,the courier is not the most desirable rag,but just published now,things could well have changed since then You do know that there is nothing on the official St Johnstone website about "no approach" why not ye must ask. Broadband issues?
Irishred Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I know Cillian Sheridan, the st. Johnston striker, and his family quite well. They are very impressed with mcinnes and his man management skills. I would be very happy with him at Ashton Gate.
Guest muppetbob Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Opinions and rumours eh? I'm equally certain he HAS NOT been interviewed. We'll see If i heard of Mcinnes interview through the usual rumour mill i wouldnt even be on here posting to be honest,theres enough bull posted on forums,quite right that you have your opinion,im not here to argue only pass on what i know,i like the fans on here wish this saga to come to an end one way or another.yes we will see.
Guest SJFC Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I wouldn't get to excited at what Bob has posted. Saints fans are well known for posting things as fact. As we are a small town team most people like to think they know all the goings on at the club. I'd be more inclined to believe Geoff Brown than a guise on an internet forum
westonred Posted October 13, 2011 Author Posted October 13, 2011 I think the board are waiting for Steve Lansdown to return from his African Holiday on Friday before aproaching SJFC about any compensation for Del Boy. As our major benefactor he would need to be involved in these discussions so fingers x'd it will all start tomorrow..
Guest handsofclayOLD Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Geoff Brown has to deny that City have interviewed McInnes. He is still employing him as manager of St Johnstone, and wants to continue to employ him in that role if McInnes doesn't get the City job. Think about it, how would we feel if a current City manager was being interviewed for the Newcastle job, then didn't get it. Their stock would fall like a lead balloon with the fans and we would probably want rid of them for someone more committed to our cause. This is the position Geoff Brown has at St Johnstone; therefore it is better to deny any interview has been conducted. He will only admit McInnes has been interviewed if we give him the job of manager and pay adequate compo. To back this up further, it is interesting what is NOT being said by Bristol City. They have not denied that they have interviewed McInnes. Surely, with all this speculation, and the damage it can cause in destabllising a club, Geoff Brown would have asked Sexstone to categorically deny that they have any interest in his manager. But no such statement has been made. It could easily be made if they did have no interest. It will also most probably be made if McInnes doesn't make the final two; Sexstone will then state that City have had no interest at all in McInnes, to smooth things over at the St Johnstone end. The fact no statement of this kind has been made firmly convinces me that McInnes is a strong favourite for the post.
chipdawg Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 The reason I think mcInnes is still in the running is that the man himself has not come out and denied it. If you read what Geoff Brown says he seems to be quite careful not to say "Del is not going to Bristol City". Maybe I'm just seeing what I want to see because I'd love to see us take a risk on him, but the longer there is no outright denial of our interest in him, the more it looks like he's our number 1 choice
Red Ferret Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Above two posters are absolutely spot on The lack of denial from the club is a massive statement Personally I think he is coming and I'm very happy about it
Brizzle Jordan Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 I think on the weekend we will go into negotiations about compensation then appoint him on Tuesday/Wednesday. I hope so anyway
Guest ashtonvale Posted October 13, 2011 Posted October 13, 2011 Geoff Brown has to deny that City have interviewed McInnes. He is still employing him as manager of St Johnstone, and wants to continue to employ him in that role if McInnes doesn't get the City job. Think about it, how would we feel if a current City manager was being interviewed for the Newcastle job, then didn't get it. Their stock would fall like a lead balloon with the fans and we would probably want rid of them for someone more committed to our cause. This is the position Geoff Brown has at St Johnstone; therefore it is better to deny any interview has been conducted. He will only admit McInnes has been interviewed if we give him the job of manager and pay adequate compo. To back this up further, it is interesting what is NOT being said by Bristol City. They have not denied that they have interviewed McInnes. Surely, with all this speculation, and the damage it can cause in destabllising a club, Geoff Brown would have asked Sexstone to categorically deny that they have any interest in his manager. But no such statement has been made. It could easily be made if they did have no interest. It will also most probably be made if McInnes doesn't make the final two; Sexstone will then state that City have had no interest at all in McInnes, to smooth things over at the St Johnstone end. The fact no statement of this kind has been made firmly convinces me that McInnes is a strong favourite for the post. Spot on hands..excellent post.. The quote from Brown, was very clear.. no official request, which they (ie bcfc) would have to do to appoint DI.... Seems clear to me that unofficial talks had taken place..
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