BS4 on Tour... Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 ...for their vacant manager's role apparently. Why don't we ever publicise how many people have applied to be our manager when there's a vacancy? Or do we and I've missed it? This last time all I recall is MA saying something like we'd be 'surprised at the calibre of some applicants.' And then we heard nothing?! And when we appointed SC, Sheff Wed were also looking for a new boss and they let it be known that they'd had 52 applications. Perhaps we aren't seen as an attractive club to manage so we don't publicise the number of applicants as it would be embarrassing? I really don't know, but the last two appointments seem to have been a case of we knew who we wanted and we just targeted those individuals on each occasion? Anyone know more?! And have I created a new record for the number of question marks in one post?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vespa Red Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 How many of those applications were serious ones though and not from people who fancy a crack at football management? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 You would be surprised by who has applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 26 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: ...for their vacant manager's role apparently. Why don't we ever publicise how many people have applied to be our manager when there's a vacancy? Or do we and I've missed it? This last time all I recall is MA saying something like we'd be 'surprised at the calibre of some applicants.' And then we heard nothing?! And when we appointed SC, Sheff Wed were also looking for a new boss and they let it be known that they'd had 52 applications. Perhaps we aren't seen as an attractive club to manage so we don't publicise the number of applicants as it would be embarrassing? I really don't know, but the last two appointments seem to have been a case of we knew who we wanted and we just targeted those individuals on each occasion? Anyone know more?! And have I created a new record for the number of question marks in one post?? If we did though, and said we`d had 42 or whatever applications, there would be loads on here calling BS and saying MA had just made it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 12 minutes ago, Vespa Red said: How many of those applications were serious ones though and not from people who fancy a crack at football management? I dunno, although on the list of names was a Chris P Bacon, Sam Sung, Dai Version and Will D'Beast.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: If we did though, and said we`d had 42 or whatever applications, there would be loads on here calling BS and saying MA had just made it up. You're probably correct, it's funny how many clubs say they've had 'over 50 applications' whenever they sack their manager... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Zack Clough's dad took 10 seconds to send in his cv! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Zack Clough's dad took 10 seconds to send in his cv! Bolton directors are still laughing..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 13 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Zack Clough's dad took 10 seconds to send in his cv! I will say this only once due to my pedantry and rampant OCD - it's Zach!! Apologies and cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 1 minute ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I will say this only once due to my pedantry and rampant OCD - it's Zach!! Bit young to be a manager isn't he? And how are you ITK at Bolton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Drew Peacock said: Bit young to be a manager isn't he? And how are you ITK at Bolton? Wahey! I'm sure you really knew I was just pointing out a spelling error - although, with his Dad's arrogance behind him, he's probably convinced he could do a player-manager role there! Cos he loves the club so much!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: Wahey! I'm sure you really knew I was just pointing out a spelling error - although, with his Dad's arrogance behind him, he's probably convinced he could do a player-manager role there! Cos he loves the club so much!!!! Of course I knew that, but you set 'em up and I'll knock 'em in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Drew Peacock said: Of course I knew that, but you set 'em up and I'll knock 'em in Yep, I'll cross 'em and you nod 'em in at the far post...wot a combo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 It's meaningless though if it's the likes of Paul Ince throwing their somewhat desperate hat into the ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 52 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said: You would be surprised by who has applied. Zach Clough's dad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: It's meaningless though if it's the likes of Paul Ince throwing their somewhat desperate hat into the ring. Well, he won`t get the job because he`s black (or so Jason Roberts told me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Skin Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 53 minutes ago, Drew Peacock said: You would be surprised by who has applied. Peter Kaye? They could probably do with cheering up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, Red Right Hand said: Well, he won`t get the job because he`s black (or so Jason Roberts told me). Or because his tactical know-how was exposed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Or because his tactical know-how was exposed... Just a reminder that he needed to renew his subscription that`s all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 1 hour ago, BS4 on Tour... said: ...for their vacant manager's role apparently. Why don't we ever publicise how many people have applied to be our manager when there's a vacancy? Or do we and I've missed it? This last time all I recall is MA saying something like we'd be 'surprised at the calibre of some applicants.' And then we heard nothing?! And when we appointed SC, Sheff Wed were also looking for a new boss and they let it be known that they'd had 52 applications. Perhaps we aren't seen as an attractive club to manage so we don't publicise the number of applicants as it would be embarrassing? I really don't know, but the last two appointments seem to have been a case of we knew who we wanted and we just targeted those individuals on each occasion? Anyone know more?! And have I created a new record for the number of question marks in one post?? I heard it was zero hour contracts, they'll try one applicant per week and let them know. As to ZC dad's application, after careful deliberation (I think it was about 10 seconds), the board politely declined indicating that the thought ZC's mum probably makes better decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septic Peg Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 1 hour ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I will say this only once due to my pedantry and rampant OCD - it's Zach!! Apologies and cheers! Gets on my wick too. Zac or Zack when it's Zach... arghhhhh! Glad I'm not alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 1 hour ago, Red Right Hand said: Just a reminder that he needed to renew his subscription that`s all. Oh man is Shoot magazine still going? I used to love that, getting the cardboard league tables with the little slots for the teams and then moving the positions up and down each week....... bliss! Computers have ruined everything, kids don't know they're born these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 Sent my application, after taking Barrow from Conference to Premier league in 7-8 seasons on FM I think I got a good shot. Only downside (for me) was that none of the promotions were by winning the league, always finished 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopesy38 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 4 hours ago, Vespa Red said: How many of those applications were serious ones though and not from people who fancy a crack at football management? Mine was serious, I do hold a FA Level 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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