Craig Shakespeare

[PFree]

Just think aloud but might he be the person NP needs most? Now available after the Norwich sacking..

[AshtonRobin21]

As it stands, Nige probably has 1/2 games to save his job. 
 

No chance we start adding to the back room staff now.

[Mendip City]

11 minutes ago, AshtonRobin21 said:

As it stands, Nige probably has 1/2 games to save his job. 
 

No chance we start adding to the back room staff now.

Exactly and he was going to work with the coaches he inherited…. Until he didn’t like them and got his own in. He already has his people here…. Or will he sack one of Euell or Fleming to bring in the latest “his man”? 

[And Its Smith]

Doubt his ego would allow it. If Pearson bought him in now he’d be admitting he needs help 

[Fuber]

42 minutes ago, Mendip City said:

Exactly and he was going to work with the coaches he inherited…. Until he didn’t like them and got his own in. He already has his people here…. Or will he sack one of Euell or Fleming to bring in the latest “his man”? 

We still have less coaches in the current team than what LJ had at any point. Former had two assistants. No reason not to have more than 2 coaches.

[Mendip City]

39 minutes ago, Fuber said:

We still have less coaches in the current team than what LJ had at any point. Former had two assistants. No reason not to have more than 2 coaches.

Yeah LJ has two assistants/coaches and a goalkeeping coach. That’s plenty of senior coaches.

I think that the same as Euell, Fleming and Mountain? 

Holden also had the same structure.  
 

In fact Pat Mountain is the only constant. Perhaps he’s the issue?

Edited December 28, 2022 by Mendip City

[W-S-M Seagull]

2 hours ago, AshtonRobin21 said:

As it stands, Nige probably has 1/2 games to save his job. 
 

No chance we start adding to the back room staff now.

I think that's very wishful thinking. 

We're not going to be sacking a manager just as our CEO is about to leave. 

Whilst results have not been great, Nigel has met the remit of his job in many other ways. 

[Red-Robbo]

28 minutes ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

Whilst results have not been great, Nigel has met the remit of his job in many other ways. 

 "Whilst not avoiding that iceberg, the captain of the Titanic met the remit of his job in many other ways".

[Son of Fred]

4 hours ago, AshtonRobin21 said:

As it stands, Nige probably has 1/2 games to save his job. 
 

No chance we start adding to the back room staff now.

Nigel's staying right here.

[ChubStixx]

4 hours ago, W-S-M Seagull said:

I think that's very wishful thinking. 

We're not going to be sacking a manager just as our CEO is about to leave. 

Whilst results have not been great, Nigel has met the remit of his job in many other ways. 

Getting the most out of this current batch of players should feature highly on that remit I would have thought. 

If he is getting the most out of them, we're in big trouble I would suggest.

 

[Jeez]

Something he & the club should seriously consider. By far the most affordable option of adding new ideas without throwing the baby out with the bath water.

My gut is he’s probably past the point of turning anything around here without reinforcements in coaching & players.

[GrahamC]

8 hours ago, AshtonRobin21 said:

As it stands, Nige probably has 1/2 games to save his job. 
 

No chance we start adding to the back room staff now.

I think it would depend on the manner of the defeats, an odd goal loss (& boy we’ve had plenty of those) & I don’t think he’s in the same sort of danger yet, as I think it was the 6-0 at Watford that effectively sank Holden.

7 hours ago, And Its Smith said:

Doubt his ego would allow it. If Pearson bought him in now he’d be admitting he needs help 

He’s said before he’s his best mate in football, so I don’t think he would have any issue at all with bringing him in, apart from the fact it would surely spell the end for Fleming & I don’t see him being prepared to do that to another mate. Euell only joined last summer so he wouldn’t be leaving.

[BCFCGav]

I'd have loved this even three months ago, but I feel Pearson's ship has sailed now. Football is fickle though, say we beat Millwall and Coventry (big ask), maybe that'll buy time that allows Pearson to bring in a new coach. I dunno. Gut says Pearson's tenure is all but up. 

[Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan]

1 hour ago, ChubStixx said:

Getting the most out of this current batch of players should feature highly on that remit I would have thought. 

If he is getting the most out of them, we're in big trouble I would suggest.

 

Comparing this to our performances earlier in the season he’s obviously not getting the most out of them.

10 minutes ago, BCFCGav said:

Football is fickle though, say we beat Millwall and Coventry (big ask), maybe that'll buy time that allows Pearson to bring in a new coach. 

If we get as much as 4 points from the next two games I’ll post a picture of my ass on here.

[Lanterne Rouge]

43 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

Comparing this to our performances earlier in the season he’s obviously not getting the most out of them.

If we get as much as 4 points from the next two games I’ll post a picture of my ass on here.

Jesus! League One would be better than having to see that!

[RedRock]

2 hours ago, Jeez said:

Something he & the club should seriously consider. By far the most affordable option of adding new ideas without throwing the baby out with the bath water.

My gut is he’s probably past the point of turning anything around here without reinforcements in coaching & players.

Yep, agree and it’s a big call for the Lansdown’s on Shakespeare (if he even wanted to come!)

Do you continue placing your chips on Pearson or try and cut your loses with a completely new regime? Marginally, the former for me.

[Bazooka Joe]

1 hour ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

Comparing this to our performances earlier in the season he’s obviously not getting the most out of them.

If we get as much as 4 points from the next two games I’ll post a picture of my ass on here.

Cracking idea !  Will it be split screen?

I dread to think what you'll do if we get 6 points.

The mind boggles !

[Bazooka Joe]

A few on here think appointing Shakespeare to the coaching staff would be a Bard decision.

They fear it wouldn't be a case of "All's well that ends well",

[RUSSEL85]

14 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said:

Cracking idea !  Will it be split screen?

I dread to think what you'll do if we get 6 points.

The mind boggles !

Probably show his Lee Johnson 

[Bazooka Joe]

3 minutes ago, RUSSEL85 said:

Probably show his Lee Johnson 

So presumably, it's another Little Lee.

[Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan]

1 hour ago, Bazooka Joe said:

So presumably, it's another Little Lee.

Fair assumption 

[Bazooka Joe]

11 minutes ago, Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan said:

Fair assumption 

Don't be so modest, POH-H, no matter how hard it is.

 

 

[sh1t_ref_again]

If the powers to be have real concern over NP's future, then they cannot employ another coach as any incoming manager is likely to want their own backroom staff, but that does not mean he could not be given a short term contact or paid as a consultant, if things work out in the short term for NP then could be offered a normal contract, assuming NP feels he needs him.

[M.D]

1 hour ago, sh1t_ref_again said:

If the powers to be have real concern over NP's future, then they cannot employ another coach as any incoming manager is likely to want their own backroom staff, but that does not mean he could not be given a short term contact or paid as a consultant, if things work out in the short term for NP then could be offered a normal contract, assuming NP feels he needs him.

They've spent most of their careers working together, I don't see why he wouldn't want to work with him again..

For what its worth, I think its a no go from a financial point of view and would CS really want to come here?

[redsquirrel]

wait until norwich pay him off so hes flush then offer a short term trial,see how goes. if no change, not much lost

[Jackson Lamb]

Could be Euell & Shakespeare….

[Rob k]

1 minute ago, redsquirrel said:

wait until norwich pay him off so hes flush then offer a short term trial,see how goes. if no change, not much lost

He won’t get paid off - just stuck on Garden leave  i expect 

[johnbytheriver]

To be? or not to be? That is the question!

 

[robinforlife2]

19 hours ago, The Coach said:

Could be Euell & Shakespeare….

Think I would prefer Shakespeare and Hathaway .......

[Curr Avon]

Shakespeare? Its much ado about nothing.

[Norn Iron]

4 hours ago, Curr Avon said:

Shakespeare? Its much ado about nothing.

Too clever for this time of (12th)  night. What's more our defence were not a comedy of errors.

[Unan]

Ah, but perhaps Pearson was the star of the night, shining brighter than the moon. Or perhaps Craig was the true hero, taking centre stage and captivating the audience with his wit and charm.

[Davefevs]

35 minutes ago, Norn Iron said:

Too clever for this time of (12th)  night. What's more our defence were not a comedy of errors.

Bottom 

[Norn Iron]

4 minutes ago, Davefevs said:

Bottom 

Only in June in the evening when asleep.

[Ziderarmy]

Just now, Norn Iron said:

Only in June in the evening when asleep.

Puck off

[Vidal]

Worth noting that Pearson, Shakespeare, Euell and King all have the same agent

[Ronnie Sinclair]

Craig has unfortunately been diagnosed with cancer, get well soon Sir

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67087402

[Ronnie]

Best of luck, get well soon.

[Jerseybean]

On 12/10/2023 at 11:51, Ronnie Sinclair said:

Craig has unfortunately been diagnosed with cancer, get well soon Sir

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67087402

Anticipate that will hit NP hard, I recall him recently reflecting on people he knows well who have died or have serious health conditions and he was clearly unsettled by it.

[Rocking Red Cyril]

Get well soon 

[Street red]

17 hours ago, Jerseybean said:

Anticipate that will hit NP hard, I recall him recently reflecting on people he knows well who have died or have serious health conditions and he was clearly unsettled by it.

I was only thinking that yesterday when I seen it Nige has certainly had a run of people close to him that have passed away or become ill and would imagine this will be pretty unsettling as well. Things into perspective as they say. 

[redkev]

2 hours ago, Street red said:

I was only thinking that yesterday when I seen it Nige has certainly had a run of people close to him that have passed away or become ill and would imagine this will be pretty unsettling as well. Things into perspective as they say. 

I really think Nige is one of life’s thinkers and very deep . I’m just guessing but the vibes I get from him are that he is very family oriented and is very close to his dad . Would never surprise me if he walked away from the game .and has someone else has said I will imagine the Shakespeare news will hit him hard 

[Street red]

On 14/10/2023 at 12:29, redkev said:

I really think Nige is one of life’s thinkers and very deep . I’m just guessing but the vibes I get from him are that he is very family oriented and is very close to his dad . Would never surprise me if he walked away from the game .and has someone else has said I will imagine the Shakespeare news will hit him hard 

He does like his own private time away from football and personally don't blame him this is how he deals with life's challenges, I do think city will be his last job in a management role it will be time out from then. Hope he does another 3 years with us