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Isn't Appleton regarded as an excellent coach or something? Key word being coach - I notice the board talking about a new "head coach".. Can't imagine Pearson/Moyes or other higher profile names being happy with that title.

Can't say I know enough about Appleton to have an opinion really though.

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1 hour ago, 'keepuplino' said:

Down to 5/1.... Now that is the stuff of nightmares :shutup:.... Why does his name always pop up?

Don't tell me, he'd bring oblivion and crowds of 5000.

You as much as anyone wanted Cotterill gone, you're going to have to suck it up, whoever replaces him.

What's that old saying about careful and wishing........??!!

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41 minutes ago, RedDave said:

I think Appleton has been a bit unlucky so far in the clubs he has managed. He's taken jobs at the wrong time. It could also be argued he was naive in taking them. 

I don't think this would be as bad as most people probably will 

Wrong job at wrong time !

What manager walks into a club in a good time?

He has no experience of turning clubs around at this level

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48 minutes ago, TETBURY MASSIVE said:

It has been suggested that the man to replace John Pelling is Mark Ashton.

Mark Ashton is best mates with Michael Appleton!!

Mark Ashton as Chief Exec with Bill Gates as new owner.

It's got a ring to it....

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3 minutes ago, Scrumpy said:

Very inspiring and unambitious if he's hired. Will continue to make us look like a small club in this league.

Currently evens and fav with odds checker. Would sum up our 2nd rate transfer activity too...

 

I presume you meant Uninspiring... which his appointment certainly would be.

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49 minutes ago, TETBURY MASSIVE said:

It has been suggested that the man to replace John Pelling is Mark Ashton.

Mark Ashton is best mates with Michael Appleton!!

Certain people used to bang on a lot about Cotterill's win ratio in the Championship, Appleton's is as follows:

Portsmouth 25%

Blackpool 16%

Blackburn 26%

Seems a massive improvement to me..

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49 minutes ago, RedDave said:

I think Appleton has been a bit unlucky so far in the clubs he has managed. He's taken jobs at the wrong time. It could also be argued he was naive in taking them. 

I don't think this would be as bad as most people probably will 

What would you call his taking of this job at this time?!

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10 minutes ago, glynriley said:

Don't tell me, he'd bring oblivion and crowds of 5000.

You as much as anyone wanted Cotterill gone, you're going to have to suck it up, whoever replaces him.

What's that old saying about careful and wishing........??!!

Your right i would rather have kept cotts than bring someone like appleton in, would be a ridiculous appointment, He would be a more unattractive proposition for players than Cotts...

 Saying that with the clueless board we have in place anythings possible even oblivion!!!

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4 minutes ago, GrahamC said:

Certain people used to bang on a lot about Cotterill's win ratio in the Championship, Appleton's is as follows:

Portsmouth 25%

Blackpool 16%

Blackburn 26%

Seems a massive improvement to me..

Have you had a twenty on it yet, you know it will happen.....

4 minutes ago, Alex#40 said:

I think if Appleton is appointed I officially give up. Never done anything of note, not someone that players will be clambering to play for. No thanks.

What he said

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Just now, Alex#40 said:

I think if Appleton is appointed I officially give up. Never done anything of note, not someone that players will be clambering to play for. No thanks.

i think there are elements of what you say that i understand, however slowly but surely Oxford are playing some nice football

and although their league position doesn't say so, they are head and shoulders playing the best football league 2 has seen for a long time.

Equally Appleton has found some gems, i have been banking on about Kemar Roofe some months now as an example

i am not advocating his appointment, just balancing the debate a little

Darryl Eales is a really nice bloke, who could have pressed the panic button last year and didn't.

He is now getting what he and his family deserve, and that is an Oxford team heading for the championship in double quick time IMO.

Don't entirely dismiss Appleton is what i am saying,

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15 minutes ago, glynriley said:

Don't tell me, he'd bring oblivion and crowds of 5000.

You as much as anyone wanted Cotterill gone, you're going to have to suck it up, whoever replaces him.

What's that old saying about careful and wishing........??!!

Very true I hope this works out well for all those who wanted SC gone, if not you are partly to blame for putting pressure on an experienced team and SC himself. 

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4 minutes ago, djb6162 said:

i think there are elements of what you say that i understand, however slowly but surely Oxford are playing some nice football

and although their league position doesn't say so, they are head and shoulders playing the best football league 2 has seen for a long time.

Equally Appleton has found some gems, i have been banking on about Kemar Roofe some months now as an example

i am not advocating his appointment, just balancing the debate a little

Darryl Eales is a really nice bloke, who could have pressed the panic button last year and didn't.

He is now getting what he and his family deserve, and that is an Oxford team heading for the championship in double quick time IMO.

Don't entirely dismiss Appleton is what i am saying,

With all the respect in the World though we don't have time slowly but surely do anything. We don't have time to find some gems. If we don't get the instant reaction that many clubs who do what we've done now do then we will be playing in front of 15,000 empty seats. We need an almost instant reaction from the new boss and instant signings. Someone like a Pearson or a Moyes (however unlikely) would instantly give you a chance to sign players on their name alone and we need that. It has to be a quick fix this time, albeit with long term in mind. No point in Tisdale or Appleton.

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1 hour ago, TETBURY MASSIVE said:

It has been suggested that the man to replace John Pelling is Mark Ashton.

Mark Ashton is best mates with Michael Appleton!!

So is it Ashton's turn to give his mate a job then? 

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11 minutes ago, djb6162 said:

i think there are elements of what you say that i understand, however slowly but surely Oxford are playing some nice football

and although their league position doesn't say so, they are head and shoulders playing the best football league 2 has seen for a long time.

Equally Appleton has found some gems, i have been banking on about Kemar Roofe some months now as an example

i am not advocating his appointment, just balancing the debate a little

Darryl Eales is a really nice bloke, who could have pressed the panic button last year and didn't.

He is now getting what he and his family deserve, and that is an Oxford team heading for the championship in double quick time IMO.

Don't entirely dismiss Appleton is what i am saying,

Valid points, Mr B - but if Cotts couldn't attract the level of player here how will MA?

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1 minute ago, Alex#40 said:

With all the respect in the World though we don't have time slowly but surely do anything. We don't have time to find some gems. If we don't get the instant reaction that many clubs who do what we've done now do then we will be playing in front of 15,000 empty seats. We need an almost instant reaction from the new boss and instant signings. Someone like a Pearson or a Moyes (however unlikely) would instantly give you a chance to sign players on their name alone and we need that. It has to be a quick fix this time, albeit with long term in mind. No point in Tisdale or Appleton.

that is true and an angle i had not considered that in my response to be fair

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3 minutes ago, Woodsy said:

Valid points, Mr B - but if Cotts couldn't attract the level of player here how will MA?

i cant honestly answer that and remain fair to the individuals, so i wont if you don't mind.

either way though, its a fair call from you

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39 minutes ago, glynriley said:

Don't tell me, he'd bring oblivion and crowds of 5000.

You as much as anyone wanted Cotterill gone, you're going to have to suck it up, whoever replaces him.

What's that old saying about careful and wishing........??!!

That is a strong return, GR. Back with a bang!

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2 minutes ago, RiverRed said:

According to the Daily Star, Mr Appleton is wanted by Manure as a coach.

As I say, that's the Daily Star, so he more than likely won't be going to Manure...

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/487688/Man-United-transfer-news-three-deals-Michael-Appleton-coach

That's what I mean, he's obviously really highly regarded as a coach. Anyone got much knowledge about him?

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1 hour ago, RedDave said:

I think Appleton has been a bit unlucky so far in the clubs he has managed. He's taken jobs at the wrong time. It could also be argued he was naive in taking them. 

I don't think this would be as bad as most people probably will 

Great a manager that has already made at least 4 naive/bad choices.

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A few years back, I remember Michael Appleton being seen as a highly-rated coach tipped for big things in the game.  That was before he manged of course but perhaps the idea is he's primarily a coach and the DoF focuses on the recruitment side.  He certainly would be nowhere near my first-choice but neither would Cotts have been and that worked out.  So, whilst I'd hope it was someone else, I'll back whoever gets appointed. 

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6 minutes ago, robin4ever said:

Put your hat in the ring .... Go on apply . Would be hilarious to see.  you moaning and sniping about yourself. You would have a good chance IMO as they are looking for a cheap clueless yes man with very limited knowledge .... Oh by the way block me .....

You would think it would be impossible to dislike someone based on posts on a forum and not even knowing them personally but you my son are a grade A plonker.....

 Would be quite happy to meet you in the Coopers Sat for a debate, feel free to PM me and we'll sort something out.. ASSHOLE!!!

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2 minutes ago, 'keepuplino' said:

You would think it would be impossible to dislike someone based on posts on a forum and not even knowing them personally but you my son are a grade A plonker.....

 Would be quite happy to meet you in the Coopers Sat for a debate, feel free to PM me and we'll sort something out.. ASSHOLE!!!

No need for the last bit mate, tensions running high and all that, but lets try and keep it friendly

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1 minute ago, Woodsy said:

No need for the last bit mate, tensions running high and all that, but lets try and keep it friendly

The blokes beginning to get very personal Woodsy something i don't take kindly too and seems to be searching me out on a regular basis!!

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1 minute ago, 'keepuplino' said:

The blokes beginning to get very personal Woodsy something i don't take kindly too and seems to be searching me out on a regular basis!!

I get it mate, I didn't agree with his post about KITR and Harry either

Easy to get carried away with it all right now. But we'll all go home to our families tonight. A cuddle off your kids, give the missus a slap on the arse and forget about this whole shit storm for an hour or two!

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11 minutes ago, 'keepuplino' said:

You would think it would be impossible to dislike someone based on posts on a forum and not even knowing them personally but you my son are a grade A plonker.....

 Would be quite happy to meet you in the Coopers Sat for a debate, feel free to PM me and we'll sort something out.. ASSHOLE!!!

ooooo ark at eee

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2 minutes ago, robin4ever said:

More than happy you clueless prat. You must have been picked on at school at have utter contempt for your niggling little snippets. More than happy to discuss things with you and try to put some knowledge in your troubled little mind. Enjoy your sad existence and I hope you get everything you so richly deserve 

Come on mate, this all feels a little OTT now, no point getting a ban because you have different views....

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6 minutes ago, robin4ever said:

More than happy you clueless prat. You must have been picked on at school at have utter contempt for your niggling little snippets. More than happy to discuss things with you and try to put some knowledge in your troubled little mind. Enjoy your sad existence and I hope you get everything you so richly deserve 

C'mon we are all in this together... aren't we? Let him bide.

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8 minutes ago, Rocky said:

Supposedly Mark Ashton is the new CEO.

He's been a director/CEO at various clubs, most recently Oxford United :argh:

Only left there 21st December. Takes up a post here and then gets first dibs at manager picking, who also was at Oxford with him and a mate. Is that how to do business, what is this politics?

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A reminder please to keep this civilised. I know we are not happy at the moment, even those who wanted Cotterill out must feel concerned about rumours that are going around. But let's leave the infighting to the club and be respectful to each other on here. Mod preview is such a pain for all. 

 

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15 minutes ago, robin4ever said:

More than happy you clueless prat. You must have been picked on at school at have utter contempt for your niggling little snippets. More than happy to discuss things with you and try to put some knowledge in your troubled little mind. Enjoy your sad existence and I hope you get everything you so richly deserve 

Would you like the number of my anger councillor?

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