Liam Manning - CONFIRMED NEW HEAD COACH

[Cov 77]

1 minute ago, luke_bristol said:

This, no wonder we’re continually going nowhere if the bar is set as low as “it could be this much worse option”.

Reaction on here scathing before the blokes got on the stage yet , booing him off

Tough crowd

[BigTone]

Is it official ?

[Numero Uno]

Just now, Riaz said:

One things for sure, how this goes, for me is down to the Lansdowns.

If we struggle - It will be on them.

We had a good manager - they better hope manning is a good manager for us.

This is "Judge me on Tinnion" Part 2..............

[sunningdalered]

So not only has SL gambled the whole BS thing on City getting into the premier league, but he's now just gambled the City getting into the premier league things on a relatively rookie coach. Just Wow.

[cityred2000]

2 minutes ago, phantom said:

Does this not concern you? 

Out of interest which youth players has he developed in his short managerial career? 

JL also said we expect a top 6 finish 

 

Does what concern me?

And Declan Rice, not bad, ey?

[Neuilly]

2 minutes ago, phantom said:

Does this not concern you? 

Out of interest which youth players has he developed in his short managerial career? 

JL also said we expect a top 6 finish 

 

Sure I read somewhere he was credited with Declan Rices’ development at WHU

[Mr Popodopolous]

1 minute ago, Riaz said:

One things for sure, how this goes, for me is down to the Lansdowns.

If we struggle - It will be on them.

We had a good manager - they better hope manning is a good manager for us.

An inferior replacement I fear but time will tell.

[TV Tom]

1 minute ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

Not knocking Manning, good luck to him- he'll need it!

This is underwhelming though. Albeit not unexpected.

Who realistically wouldn't of been underwhelming in your eyes ?

[1team]

6 minutes ago, Red Army 75 said:

Livid with the Lansdowns, it’s all underwhelming for me but will back him and hope he does well. Glad it’s over though as there has been some absolute horseshit posted over the last 8 days on this forum 

Yes and there has been some absolute horseshit voiced by the club.

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

• Not inspired by this appointment, but hey, let's see how he does in his first 10 games. If we are in the top 6 then a great appointment, if we are in the bottom 6 then wtf have you done Lansdown's!

[Finley_Smith10]

What’s his preferred formation?

[supercidered]

2 minutes ago, 2015 said:

Good luck to him. It's not his fault he's been offered the job and accepted it (if he has). I will reserve judgment until I see what happens on the pitch over the next season or two and how much budget he is given compared to the man he is taking over from.

Season or 2 !! You really think he will be here that long?

[Merrick's Marvels]

 

4 minutes ago, phantom said:

Does this not concern you? 

Out of interest which youth players has he developed in his short managerial career? 

JL also said we expect a top 6 finish 

 

Declan Rice 

Edited November 6, 2023 by Merrick's Marvels

[Slack]

So did Liam Manning actually interview for this position?

Didn't we hear how they had to all interview

[Ska Junkie]

Edited November 6, 2023 by Ska Junkie

[Northern Red]

I can't claim to be overly enthused but good luck to him. As with every City manager he will get my full support until he no longer merits it.

The real spotlight should be on those above him, however if results go badly I fear most will forget all about that and just blame the manager.

[Riaz]

Just now, Mr Popodopolous said:

An inferior replacement I fear but time will tell.

I'm just relieved we have appointed some who has shown some ability and not gone for a big name like lampard who hasnt done anything as a manager

[Mr Popodopolous]

1 minute ago, TV Tom said:

Who realistically wouldn't of been underwhelming in your eyes ?

Someone who is a clear upgrade or an equivalent level to NP but younger.

Manning is younger but has a lot to prove.

[westonred]

The only way the Lansdowns can get the fans back on side is to throw money into the transfer kitty and get in some marque signings in Jan

[supercidered]

1 minute ago, Finley_Smith10 said:

What’s his preferred formation?

Does it matter?

He will be like a rabbit in the head lights. 

[big dosser]

i feel he will need to get off to a flyer as things could turn quite quickly

[38MC]

1 minute ago, Finley_Smith10 said:

What’s his preferred formation?

Whatever Tinnion tells him it is

[Mr Popodopolous]

Just now, Riaz said:

I'm just relieved we have appointed some who has shown some ability and not gone for a big name like lampard who hasnt done anything as a manager

I didn't want him either.

Or Eustace, Jones, Rowett...

[GrahamC]

4 minutes ago, Ghost Rider said:

Very similar reaction on here to the appointment of Steve Cotterill. 

Not from me, pal.

Cotts had managed Forest & Burnley by then.

[bcfc01]

Glad its all over (assuming it is).

Not an inspiring or exciting appointment, but the very best of luck to him.

https://www.coachesvoice.com/cv/liam-manning-interview-mk-dons-west-ham-new-york-city/

 

[LoyalRed]

It seems a little unusual to leave a team in 2nd place with a good chance of getting promotion.  It would be a nice addition to his CV to gain a promotion with Oxford.

[Finley_Smith10]

Just now, supercidered said:

Does it matter?

He will be like a rabbit in the head lights. 

Christ. Give him a chance at least. Agree not the most exciting but his win % is pretty good wherever he’s been

[red panda]

I'm pleased with this (if true).  I liked Nigel but couldn't shake off the feeling that we weren't improving very fast.  LM's career win ratio is 47.9% 

[EstoniaTallinnRed]

1 minute ago, Slack said:

So did Liam Manning actually interview for this position?

Didn't we hear how they had to all interview

Probably all done by email and twitter.

[2015]

3 minutes ago, Riaz said:

One things for sure, how this goes, for me is down to the Lansdowns.

If we struggle - It will be on them.

We had a good manager - they better hope manning is a good manager for us.

Exactly it. Give this Guy a chance. Proof will be in the pudding and will be based on what he will be able to spend. 

I personally think the reason Pearson wasn't given money after the Scott sale was because they knew they wanted a new Man to spend that money. Lets see what Manning can do.

This is the Lansdown's decision so if it doesn't work out and we're relegation fodder in 3 or 4 months time then they will have a lot of humble pie to eat.