LondonBristolian Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I always felt a bit sorry for Millen. Stepped in at short notice after Coppell left (and indeed after GJ left) and did a very decent job. In the summer of 2011, it was clear from what he said in interviews that he had really good ideas for what needed to be done but he just wasn't able to put them into practice. Not the right manager in hindsight but definitely a decent man. NB. realised what I've said above is a pretty valid description of McInnes too. SL might not always appoint the best managers but we do seem to have relatively few ****holes associated with the club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, Fuber said: People slate Millen as a manager but he bought a short period of stability after the show that was Copout, was never heavily backed in the transfer market and our squad was truly tragic. I would hope we at least offer him a role short term as a coach while he searches for another job. Say want you want about Keith, but under Johnson we managed more than a few 1-0 wins. rightly so, he wasn't a good manager, good bloke and coach but not a manager which is prob why he's only ever been caretaker after leaving us, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man in the middle Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 obviously a good coach so won't be out the game long, as a past served player and manager I wish him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snufflelufagus Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I think he managed to get Caulker and Danny Rose on loan whilst as manager. So had an eye for a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 15 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: He did indeed, the ******* **** ! (how the hell did Lenin get a mention in a thread about Keith Millen ?!) Only on OTIB ! Next you know someone will be mentioning Adolf Hit... ah, whoops. Back to Millen, good coaches don't always make good managers, and sometimes they do realise this and settle for just being a coach. Take Brian Kidd for instance, a big part of the Man Utd revival under Fergie. Took the Blackburn job, fell flat on his face and has since gone back to coaching. With his Premier League experience since, it wouldn't be a bad move to bring Millen in, so long as there was a position available. Mind you I'd also want assurances that a Tinnion/Millen management team would never happen again!!! I do think QPR is a more likely move though, especially with Skeletor being in charge, at least for now anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 15 hours ago, The Gasbuster said: He did indeed, the ******* **** ! (how the hell did Lenin get a mention in a thread about Keith Millen ?!) Only on OTIB ! Perhaps He also lived in Nailsea at one point ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 8 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Perhaps He also lived in Nailsea at one point ? he lived next door to my uncle fred they drank coates cider together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welcome To The Jungle Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 39 minutes ago, Snufflelufagus said: I think he managed to get Caulker and Danny Rose on loan whilst as manager. So had an eye for a player. And Stead and Pitman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 23 minutes ago, stawey said: he lived next door to my uncle fred they drank coates cider together Lenin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 29 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Lenin? they were great mates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 20 hours ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Ok as a coach, shit as a manager. Very well paid to boot! Did a fairly decent job in this league until his players screwed him over... 10th and 13th... better than most we've had at Championship level (in recent memory) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 37 minutes ago, Emperor Palpatine said: Did a fairly decent job in this league until his players screwed him over... 10th and 13th... better than most we've had at Championship level (in recent memory) Well he is better than some, I suppose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redandy Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 7 hours ago, Monkeh said: I'd have him back as a coach, think he still lives in yatton Why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 On 1/10/2017 at 20:08, Honiton Tony said: Never go back Jack Reacher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzos Only Goal Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 I would have him back as a coach in a heart beat was superb and very clever. But I cant see that we have a need sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawey Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 cant see him as superb or very clever more as a gofer the players responded as always when a manager goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unan Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 15 minutes ago, stawey said: cant see him as superb or very clever more as a gofer the players responded as always when a manager goes Must've done something right to stay there with so many different managers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Journalist Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 9 hours ago, LondonBristolian said: NB. realised what I've said above is a pretty valid description of McInnes too. SL might not always appoint the best managers but we do seem to have relatively few ****holes associated with the club... It's funny how football works - probably the biggest ****hole that's been associated with the club under Steve Lansdown won us our first league title in 60 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 On 10/01/2017 at 21:26, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Ok as a coach, shit as a manager. Very well paid to boot! Do your last five words refer to his time as a player?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Redandy said: Why Because he likes Yatton... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 On 10/01/2017 at 18:08, Honiton Tony said: Never go back I'm sure I uttered those words to myself every time I lurched out of Papillon's on a Friday night/Saturday morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 14 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I'm sure I uttered those words to myself every time I lurched out of Papillon's on a Friday night/Saturday morning... that really made me laugh! Papillons! I remember my friend crying on my shoulder when Careless Whisper was playing - electric blue mascara everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Since the day he was appointed (which was a stupid decision post Coppell) I've never understood the Millen love in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, One Team said: Since the day he was appointed (which was a stupid decision post Coppell) I've never understood the Millen love in. Not sure it's a love in mate more recognition of loyalty to our club as player, coach and manager. Always came across to me as a genuine bloke who wanted the best for the club and put that above what might have been in it for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 12 hours ago, Redandy said: Why because he is a good coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodjias Wrist Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Monkeh said: because he is a good coach I find it really strange how people have come to the conclusion he is a bad coach just because it didnt work out well for him here. Manager and coach are two very different roles nowadays and as others have said he wasnt backed and left with the mess coppell made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 On 10/01/2017 at 19:34, Robbored said: I've been all over Europe, Egypt, Australia and everytime i was really glad to get back to Nailsea... If you been to Yate then you know what Nailsea is like Square peg in a shite hole ? (Joking, couldn't resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 21 hours ago, Emperor Palpatine said: Did a fairly decent job in this league until his players screwed him over... 10th and 13th... better than most we've had at Championship level (in recent memory) 15th- we ended up in 15th that season. But he did well to dig us out of the hole we were in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: 15th- we ended up in 15th that season. But he did well to dig us out of the hole we were in. to be fair, we only needed to win one more game that season after johnson was sacked to stay up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 5 minutes ago, Monkeh said: to be fair, we only needed to win one more game that season after johnson was sacked to stay up I meant the Coppell season, we were bottom of the League in mid October and conceding 3 goals in a game for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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