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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 20, 2023 21:34:14 GMT
Not in disagreement, overall we have. But we didn't in the cup and I think we'll see more patient entries into the opposition third against passing teams. One major change for me is that Mangan is praising all of the players and remaining positive even when we haven't played well. JB didn't do that and could be very negative blaming everyone but himself when things didn't go well. Positivity will breed self belief and with that comes resilience and we will have a much better mental attitude under AM AM's not going to want to upset any of the players as he needs them on his side to get the job?
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Post by lympstonegas on Nov 20, 2023 23:09:54 GMT
On the only beaten easy teams and performance haven't been spectacular. Probably true, but... I think people are forgetting that sometimes it's hard to get the passing game against route one coming back at you. Also, the weather has been dogshite. Northampton wasn't fit for ducks. I think Derby will try and play, and in return you'll see us play. Whether we get a result- that'll be tough but I don't buy our style being too different long term. According to the commentary it was a lovely sunny afternoon at Carlisle? I just think AM's realised that we're not going to out play teams with big budgets like Pompey so have to become harder to beat. There's little point in going to teams like Oxford and having most of the possession and outplaying them but still losing. Sign of a good side and usually successful side - not playing particularly but well but still winning.
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Post by discodave on Nov 21, 2023 7:54:18 GMT
No surprise we have become harder to beat now Kevin bond is back ...............
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Post by 1950gas on Nov 21, 2023 7:58:09 GMT
From what I see on iFollow and being a long time Gashead ( since 1957) living in Oz IMO Mangan should not be next Rovers manager. I welcomed JBs appointment based on his knowledge and experience in the premier league even with his baggage but Mangan was his man and he cannot have loyalty for Rovers and will jump ship as soon as JB gets another appointment . We long suffering Gasheads deserve better and I for one would welcome Monks or Taylor but if Mangan is serious then maintain his assistant role. UTG
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Post by gasandelectricity on Nov 21, 2023 8:02:47 GMT
From what I see on iFollow and being a long time Gashead ( since 1957) living in Oz IMO Mangan should not be next Rovers manager. I welcomed JBs appointment based on his knowledge and experience in the premier league even with his baggage but Mangan was his man and he cannot have loyalty for Rovers and will jump ship as soon as JB gets another appointment . We long suffering Gasheads deserve better and I for one would welcome Monks or Taylor but if Mangan is serious then maintain his assistant role. UTG Mangan isn’t going to jump ship for an assistant position if given the manager role. Unless maybe JB gets a job in the prem. Don’t think that’ll happen any time soon
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2023 8:16:16 GMT
From what I see on iFollow and being a long time Gashead ( since 1957) living in Oz IMO Mangan should not be next Rovers manager. I welcomed JBs appointment based on his knowledge and experience in the premier league even with his baggage but Mangan was his man and he cannot have loyalty for Rovers and will jump ship as soon as JB gets another appointment . We long suffering Gasheads deserve better and I for one would welcome Monks or Taylor but if Mangan is serious then maintain his assistant role. UTG Mangan isn’t going to jump ship for an assistant position if given the manager role. Unless maybe JB gets a job in the prem. Don’t think that’ll happen any time soon Laughable isn’t it. Mangan isn’t going to turn down the opportunity to be manager so he can go and be assistant manager at Tranmere
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Post by 1950gas on Nov 21, 2023 8:17:16 GMT
What I’m saying is appoint a new manager and offer Mangan his previous role. He’s a scoucer and followed Barton from Fleetwood . Couglin followed his heart and went home when Gas in top four and now he’s back at Newport even further from his home. Home is always where the heart is even when living in Oz since 1975
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Post by Topper Gas on Nov 21, 2023 9:17:22 GMT
What I’m saying is appoint a new manager and offer Mangan his previous role. He’s a scoucer and followed Barton from Fleetwood . Couglin followed his heart and went home when Gas in top four and now he’s back at Newport even further from his home. Home is always where the heart is even when living in Oz since 1975 Mangan played for FGR for a few seasons, for all you know he might prefer living in the west country
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Post by blueridge on Nov 21, 2023 9:29:08 GMT
Think I’ll have a tenner on JB for the Morecambe job @25/1 - I’m sure Connolly will be put a good word in for him.
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Post by warehamgas on Nov 21, 2023 9:37:36 GMT
From what I see on iFollow and being a long time Gashead ( since 1957) living in Oz IMO Mangan should not be next Rovers manager. I welcomed JBs appointment based on his knowledge and experience in the premier league even with his baggage but Mangan was his man and he cannot have loyalty for Rovers and will jump ship as soon as JB gets another appointment . We long suffering Gasheads deserve better and I for one would welcome Monks or Taylor but if Mangan is serious then maintain his assistant role. UTG Welcome to the forum! 👍 I think Mangan is in a difficult position. Not sure JB a is going to jump into another managers job anytime soon. He doesn’t need to nor will anyone be rushing to appoint him. But I’d imagine Mangan needs to work. We might not be the best but being our manager is a lot more attractive than being an assistant to JB in League 2. A chance to be his own man. It may work out, it may not but a chance to come out from JBs shadow. If offered I’m sure he’ll take it. UTG!
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Post by playtowin on Nov 21, 2023 9:49:44 GMT
From what I see on iFollow and being a long time Gashead ( since 1957) living in Oz IMO Mangan should not be next Rovers manager. I welcomed JBs appointment based on his knowledge and experience in the premier league even with his baggage but Mangan was his man and he cannot have loyalty for Rovers and will jump ship as soon as JB gets another appointment . We long suffering Gasheads deserve better and I for one would welcome Monks or Taylor but if Mangan is serious then maintain his assistant role. UTG Welcome to the forum! 👍 I think Mangan is in a difficult position. Not sure JB a is going to jump into another managers job anytime soon. He doesn’t need to nor will anyone be rushing to appoint him. But I’d imagine Mangan needs to work. We might not be the best but being our manager is a lot more attractive than being an assistant to JB in League 2. A chance to be his own man. It may work out, it may not but a chance to come out from JBs shadow. If offered I’m sure he’ll take it. UTG! You are correct. Its hard for anyone to break into football management. So if an opportunity is put into your lap you have to take it. The chance may never arise again. Even if AM has an underwhelming stint and gets the chop this time next year with Rovers sat in 17th. It will put him in a strong position for other manager jobs lower down the ladder. From his point of view he should really go for it. Whether its a good choice for Rovers is debateable.
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Post by percy on Nov 21, 2023 10:09:34 GMT
If it was just Mangan being appointed, think it would have been announced over the past few days. I think (or maybe hope) we are finalising a set up with Mangs as Head Coach, Wheelan as assistant and Bond back permanently. Monk or someone else as DoF.
Leaves continuity with team, allows for additional experience and new ways of thinking plus building the longer term plans
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Nov 21, 2023 11:11:06 GMT
Nothing against AM, but he was JB's choice for AM so therefore would the issues we had as a team still remain ? I was a fan of JB but have to admi that results under JB were not where we wanted them based on the squad we have. I know we have won a few recently but against opposition we should have won and also not altogether convincing wins. I think a new experienced face is the answer - someone who has a lot more experience than AM
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Post by pucklegas on Nov 21, 2023 11:14:52 GMT
Nothing against AM, but he was JB's choice for AM so therefore would the issues we had as a team still remain ? I was a fan of JB but have to admi that results under JB were not where we wanted them based on the squad we have. I know we have won a few recently but against opposition we should have won and also not altogether convincing wins. I think a new experienced face is the answer - someone who has a lot more experience than AM Think it will come down to our ambition this season, so many players out of contract before next season, that the appointment needs to be right, but is a great position for someone, no one can say we are rushing things!
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Nov 21, 2023 11:24:56 GMT
Nothing against AM, but he was JB's choice for AM so therefore would the issues we had as a team still remain ? I was a fan of JB but have to admi that results under JB were not where we wanted them based on the squad we have. I know we have won a few recently but against opposition we should have won and also not altogether convincing wins. I think a new experienced face is the answer - someone who has a lot more experience than AM Think it will come down to our ambition this season, so many players out of contract before next season, that the appointment needs to be right, but is a great position for someone, no one can say we are rushing things! The time it is taking is a little worrying. I agree with those that have posted about no plan B. Making us looking a bit of a shambles TBH
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Post by playtowin on Nov 21, 2023 11:32:22 GMT
Think it will come down to our ambition this season, so many players out of contract before next season, that the appointment needs to be right, but is a great position for someone, no one can say we are rushing things! The time it is taking is a little worrying. I agree with those that have posted about no plan B. Making us looking a bit of a shambles TBH What if Rovers have identified their choice for manager ? Perhaps they have chosen somebody already in a job. Perhaps they are negotiating a settlement. Perhaps the other club have asked for a little time so they can identify a replacement themselves. May not be the case ,but if it was it could account for a delay.
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Post by Gashead73 on Nov 21, 2023 12:36:20 GMT
I don't live past 1979....I respect your opinion but I don't feel Mangan is our man. RESPECT MY OPINION TOO! No need to shout - where did I disrespect your opinion - I simply disagreed with it. Is that not allowed in your little world? Nope' I'm a stubborn b******
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Post by smudge1 on Nov 21, 2023 12:51:49 GMT
Just to show how bets effect odds. I just put £2 on JB to be the new Morecambe manager at 25/1 now it's 12/1!!
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Nov 21, 2023 13:14:50 GMT
The time it is taking is a little worrying. I agree with those that have posted about no plan B. Making us looking a bit of a shambles TBH What if Rovers have identified their choice for manager ? Perhaps they have chosen somebody already in a job. Perhaps they are negotiating a settlement. Perhaps the other club have asked for a little time so they can identify a replacement themselves. May not be the case ,but if it was it could account for a delay. A lot of ifs, buts and maybes there fella
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Post by Gashead73 on Nov 21, 2023 13:55:17 GMT
I think its about time the club made a proper statement about what's going on' whatever the reasons. In my 45 years of following Rovers aged 6 in 1979 I have never ever known or remember it taking this amount of time. Either the club know/don't know or are incapable when it comes to these kind of situations......its severely frustrating. In my opinion the new manager (if possible) should have been in place last week so he had over a week to work with the players and bed in?
Am I right or just blowing smoke rings up my own anal passage
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