Liam Manning - CONFIRMED NEW HEAD COACH

[phantom]

2 minutes ago, cityred2000 said:

Does what concern me?

And Declan Rice, not bad, ey?

His whole career is below average at best 

That's the funniest shout crediting him for Declan Rice 

[Hayfield8]

16 minutes ago, supercidered said:

It's a crap appointment. All week OTIB has gone in to meltdown about NP and rightly so. Then just a few days later City fans are lapping it up that we've landed Manning as the replacement for NP. It's embarrassing.

Absolutely, I said people would roll over and accept the Lansdowns' meddling once again, like with Millen, LJ and Holden to name a few. At some point we as fans have to take a stand against those running the club. 

[red panda]

1 minute ago, westonred said:

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

Even if they do that, there will the usual moaners asking why they didn't make the same money available to Nige!

[Scrumpty]

An interesting and exciting appointment, but one hell of a risk.

Lets hope it works out! 

[Rossi the Robin]

He will get my full support once it’s confirmed 

Wont be happy if things don’t improve though and that doesn’t mean I’ll boo - never done that 

[phantom]

3 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said:

1 minute ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said:

Probably all done by email and twitter.

 

Teams 

[cityred2000]

Just now, phantom said:

His whole career is below average at best 

That's the funniest shout crediting him for Declan Rice 

You aren't including his playing career, are you?!

When did I credit him for Declan Rice? You asked what players he'd helped to develop and I gave you one...

[sh1t_ref_again]

Disappointing to lose Nige and replace him with someone with no experience at this level, I will support him / the team, do not know enough about him and his style so difficult to have an informed opinion if he will be a good fit. 

It appears he failed as a footballer, so has not played the game at any high level, always think its easier for a coach that has been there and done it to get the respect of experienced players, particularly when results are bad as they start to question the plan. Always thought this was GJ problem and to a degree LJ's.

Hope it works out, but not filled with excitement or hope.

[Mr Popodopolous]

Just now, red panda said:

Even if they do that, there will the usual moaners asking why they didn't make the same money available to Nige!

It's a very fair critique. He had more than earned the opportunity, not only for money in January but a longer deal, more outward support etc.

[Tinmans Love Child]

He's taking over a steady ship I'd say so that's in his favour, as normally you are staring relegation in the face.

He will be given money I'm sure as SL was clearly saving the cash for the new man.

His record at the last 3 clubs is pretty consistent, 48% win ratio which is better than NP's so IF he keeps that going he will do well.

His job is different to NP's when he came in so there can be no excuses.

Id never heard of him before, but prepared to back him.

[TV Tom]

3 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said:

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

Manning is younger but has a lot to prove.

So you don't have a name then

[Ashtongreight]

1 minute ago, red panda said:

Even if they do that, there will the usual moaners asking why they didn't make the same money available to Nige!

It would be a valid point though. 

[Bobtherobin]

This is hugely uninspiring. Not sure how this is any different to going for LJ after Cotts. Hardly shows the betting to be way off as JL said in that interview as this chap has been in the betting mix since day 1. More lies from our illustrious leadership. 

[Cov 77]

5 minutes ago, supercidered said:

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

Jeez give it a rest 

[Rossi the Robin]

Just now, Tafkarmlf said:

Exciting times

Liam's worked at Westham Redbull New York, managed Lommel , Oxford and MK Dons.

Plays high press, brings on youth players and has a very good win percentage.

Absolutely fits the description given last week.

Not seeing downsides 

Hopefully will use that wealth of Championship experience and rocket us up the table 

[richyy66]

Totally underwhelming. A nice YES man for Steve and John. 

[95red]

11 minutes ago, Curr Avon said:

We could have said the same thing about Gary Johnson. And what about Ipswich fans when Kieran McKenna was appointed. Kieran who? 

Time will tell ,I won't hold my breath. Let's hope the players  take this young rookie  on board .

[AberRed]

2 minutes ago, LoyalRed said:

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.

My flatmate is an Oxford fan and this is his line of thought.

"I can't understand why you'd leave a promotion chase for a team that will probably finish 15th in the championship for the 10th year in a row"

The money we're offering must be good.

[italian dave]

3 minutes ago, westonred said:

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

Problem is, marquee signings tend not to available in January.

Although…..I’ve heard there will be one available, going cheap, in North Bristol - current owners are replacing it with some meccano. 

[UncleRed]

9 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 

 

Sub standard playing career doesn’t always mean his managerial career is going to play out the same

[Merrick's Marvels]

3 minutes ago, phantom said:

That's the funniest shout crediting him for Declan Rice 

Don't forget the emoji 

[Barrs Court Red]

Maybe he’s an absolute nobody, but sod it, I’ll give the guy a year of full support at a minimum- that’s 2 windows and ample time to improve what is a squad that should be top*
 

*As stated by the hierarchy. 

[phantom]

Just now, cityred2000 said:

You aren't including his playing career, are you?!

When did I credit him for Declan Rice? You asked what players he'd helped to develop and I gave you one...

Experience comes from playing and managing, he's not got either of any note 

Declan Rice... So you said he helped develope him?? 

I'd have thought the West Ham coaches may disagree, we know how much an U23s manager gets involved 

[Ashtongreight]

1 minute ago, Tafkarmlf said:

Exciting times

Liam's worked at Westham Redbull New York, managed Lommel , Oxford and MK Dons.

Plays high press, brings on youth players and has a very good win percentage.

Absolutely fits the description given last week.

Not seeing downsides 

I can hardly control my excitement. Look at the teams he’s worked for, very inspiring…not

[Ian M]

24 minutes ago, Numero Uno said:

That’s the key for me. It’s not Liam Mannings fault he is coming here for a pay rise, further his career and is probably being promised funds to spend. I will judge his performance fairly and if he achieves what I would expect with what he has available then no complaints are on him. If that achievement doesn’t match the Upstairs Mob then that’s on them now, not Manning who is only in the firing line if he turns us from being as bang average as you can get into a relegation battle.

As an Alma Mater of CFG, he may be trusted with some of Citeh’s starlets at a “promotion chasing” Championship club on loan?

[supercidered]

3 minutes ago, red panda said:

Even if they do that, there will the usual moaners asking why they didn't make the same money available to Nige!

Yup and I'll be one of them!!

[Tim Monaghan]

8 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.

What if we get promoted? Will that also be on them? 

[robin_unreliant]

Where is the evidence it's him - have I missed something?

[lenred]

5 minutes ago, westonred said:

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

I dont think they give a flying **** about getting us onside but they will undoubtedly give him cash as they will not want him to fail.   Rinse and repeat……

[Mr Popodopolous]

Just now, TV Tom said:

So you don't have a name then

I was intrigued by the recently available Svensson from Mainz. Still of Reims too, Evatt like Gary Johnson had recent promotions at Barrow and Bolton and I read on here he presses high.

Hassenhuttl would have been unrealistic of course, perhaps Svensson and Still too.

Any of them. Otherwise if you don't upgrade you may as well stick with the incumbent and increase the backing.