bcfc01 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 As it appears we will now be reverting to the MA/LJ type structure with Tinnion as Technical Director rather than CEO or DoF, it would seem to cross off many managerial types from the availability list in favour of a youngish head coach. So, with that in mind, what candidates who are out there would be suitable ? I'm thinking it will probably be someone from a lower league club already doing a similar job with some success or from a club higher up currently in an assistant role. I'll start the ball rolling with Luke Williams or maybe Ali Hines as an internal appointment (cue a meltdown). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bearded_red Posted October 31, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 This absolute ******* king. 10 2 1 6 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 “Start the ball rolling “? Have you looked anywhere else on here the past 24 hours?!! 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 22 minutes ago, italian dave said: “Start the ball rolling “? Have you looked anywhere else on here the past 24 hours?!! Yep. But they are all the usual ones on the merry-go-round. I'm thinking youngish and coach, not manager. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) I wonder if they will be looking at McKenna types especially and to a lesser degree those of a similar profile to Carrick perhaps. Granted less so as Middlesbrough reinvest more, didn't nearly run aground with FFP etc. "If they can do it, why can't we". Etc. Edited October 31, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Maybe Curtis Fleming, as we know Steve no longer wants to put his hand in his pocket (though to be fair, a football club is a bottomless pit when it comes to spending cash). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Luke Williams is definitely the right type they're looking for & if true that he still gets on well with Tinnion then... 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, Kid in the Riot said: Luke Williams is definitely the right type they're looking for & if true that he still gets on well with Tinnion then... Can’t get a price on Williams despite asking several times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I know nothing about Williams if anyone fancies sharing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, mozo said: I know nothing about Williams if anyone fancies sharing? no idea on his style of play but was gaffer at Swindon and currently Notts County as well as Russell Martin's #2 at MK Dons & Swans. Was our u23 coach in the LJ era... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back of the net Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 13 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Luke Williams is definitely the right type they're looking for & if true that he still gets on well with Tinnion then... And assisted by Ryan Harley, formerly of this parish. Hmmm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, devoncider said: no idea on his style of play but was gaffer at Swindon and currently Notts County as well as Russell Martin's #2 at MK Dons & Swans. Was our u23 coach in the LJ era... So not a big step up then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 17 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Luke Williams is definitely the right type they're looking for & if true that he still gets on well with Tinnion then... Yep, posted this before Nige was sacked. Him or Liam Manning would be the most likely, I reckon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, devoncider said: Was our u23 coach in the LJ era... Yes, and left under a bit of a cloud. But I don't think that would prohibit him from coming back. Doing a good job at Notts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry R Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I'd be lumping on Williams if a bookie offered some odds. Would explain why they clearly aren't ready to announce as would take compo and negotiations. But he'd almost certainly want the move so it would happen if we make the approach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinMan's left peg Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I also know nothing about Williams but on the face of it would seem to be history repeating itself with Lee Johnson mark 2. If he does get the job I’ll wish him well and give my support etc but it’s a massive massive risk isn’t it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimpton Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Can absolutely see Williams getting it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just now, Kid in the Riot said: Yes, and left under a bit of a cloud. But I don't think that would prohibit him from coming back. Doing a good job at Notts. He definitely fits the profile of a Lansdown appointment; a familiar face, cheap, unproven, unlikely to rock the boat... But it would be a punt wouldn't it?! A massive gamble. For anyone else as ignorant as me: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67090256 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shauntaylor85 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 24 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Luke Williams is definitely the right type they're looking for & if true that he still gets on well with Tinnion then... Yep. 7 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Yep, posted this before Nige was sacked. Him or Liam Manning would be the most likely, I reckon. Heard the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 16 minutes ago, mozo said: I know nothing about Williams if anyone fancies sharing? Notts County one of the best playing sides I watched last season. Seriously impressive. I certainly wouldn’t be against it. Fits the bill. Always spoke really well in the 23s media bits too. Left under a dark cloud, but no idea if that was to do with the club, or just Ashton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeOTIB Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I personally would like to see us go for Scott Parker. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, JakeOTIB said: I personally would like to see us go for Scott Parker. I’d prefer for JL to have a go than Parker! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Wilson Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 1 minute ago, JakeOTIB said: I personally would like to see us go for Scott Parker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCT10 Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 30 minutes ago, Kid in the Riot said: Luke Williams is definitely the right type they're looking for & if true that he still gets on well with Tinnion then... By "right type" you mean "yes man" ? He was part of that Swindon set up as assistant to Lee Power the Chairman-Manager... Mark Cooper and Martin Ling didn't hang around Power for long... Williams was there throughout and eventually became full time manager. Looks perfect for a chairman/DoF that want to dictate the managers team selection. Neither Williams or Manning are particularly inspiring to me... how they can be considered an improvement on Pearson I find mind boggling 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 4 minutes ago, petehinton said: Notts County one of the best playing sides I watched last season. Seriously impressive. I certainly wouldn’t be against it. Fits the bill. Always spoke really well in the 23s media bits too. Left under a dark cloud, but no idea if that was to do with the club, or just Ashton. Cheers mucker. That does sound promising. I do worry though about the huge step up. Looks risky to me and he didn't seem especially charismatic in 1 minute interview I watched, but that's not necessarily something to judge him by. Whoever gets the role needs to super effective on the training ground, in the dressing room and pitchside and they have to be able to handle the heat, especially given the circs. BIG job for a L2 gaffer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 12 minutes ago, GrahamC said: Yep, posted this before Nige was sacked. Him or Liam Manning would be the most likely, I reckon. Yep, Williams and Manning both appear to favour high press, high intensity games and both have a good reputation for bringing young players through. Williams has the edge I would say, purely because of the City/Tinnion connection but Manning has been operating at a higher level. 1 minute ago, DCT10 said: By "right type" you mean "yes man" ? He was part of that Swindon set up as assistant to Lee Power the Chairman-Manager... Mark Cooper and Martin Ling didn't hang around Power for long... Williams was there throughout and eventually became full time manager. Looks perfect for a chairman/DoF that want to dictate the managers team selection. Neither Williams or Manning are particularly inspiring to me... how they can be considered an improvement on Pearson I find mind boggling Due deference to Nigel but we're discussing the prospect of a Technical Director/Head Coach set up and who would fit into it. Williams is not a yes man as far as I can make out and I would hope that the HC selects the team ala MA/LJ set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back of the net Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 2 minutes ago, petehinton said: Notts County one of the best playing sides I watched last season. Seriously impressive. I certainly wouldn’t be against it. Fits the bill. Always spoke really well in the 23s media bits too. Left under a dark cloud, but no idea if that was to do with the club, or just Ashton. Managed Conway and Bell in the U23's for a bit during his time here. It wouldn't surprise me, and maybe a little bit more forward thinking than the likes of Rowett, Nathan Jones et al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, petehinton said: Left under a dark cloud, but no idea if that was to do with the club, or just Ashton. Neither, as I heard. We have some parents of academy players, or people that know the academy set-up better than me, who can maybe comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Eddie Notgetinya Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, Back of the net said: Managed Conway and Bell in the U23's for a bit during his time here. It wouldn't surprise me, and maybe a little bit more forward thinking than the likes of Rowett, Nathan Jones et al. Surely Rowett can’t be considered now the club are on record saying they want to play on the front foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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