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Post by wallywalters on Nov 5, 2023 16:46:36 GMT
I was against Robinson at the start and I'm not saying he'd be my first choice, but he's now looking like one of the better options in my opinion. Although we beat them comforably, I was impressed with Chesterfield in pre season. They played some good football for a non league side and are currently top of the league. I don't think we've haven't been linked with any employeded managers but I wouldn't mind Cook. Cook doing another fantastic job at Chesterfield, after a bit of a blip at Ipswich. His previous record is outstanding. Good win against his old club Pompey today in the FA Cup. However, Wael thinks he's a 'long ball manager' (he isn't), so probably a non-starter for that reason alone.
2013-14: L2 title Chesterfield. 2014-15: L1 reached play-offs Chesterfield. 2015-16: L2 reached play-offs Portsmouth. 2016-17: L2 title Portsmouth. 2017-18: L1 title Wigan.
Cooks been my choice from the start. A very good lower league manager and exactly what we are looking for in terms of style of play also. Our squad suits his style and he could really get the best out of this talented squad we have built.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 5, 2023 16:46:39 GMT
I was against Robinson at the start and I'm not saying he'd be my first choice, but he's now looking like one of the better options in my opinion. Although we beat them comforably, I was impressed with Chesterfield in pre season. They played some good football for a non league side and are currently top of the league. I don't think we've haven't been linked with any employeded managers but I wouldn't mind Cook. Cook doing another fantastic job at Chesterfield, after a bit of a blip at Ipswich. His previous record is outstanding. Good win against his old club Pompey today in the FA Cup. However, Wael thinks he's a 'long ball manager' (he isn't), so probably a non-starter for that reason alone.
2013-14: L2 title Chesterfield. 2014-15: L1 reached play-offs Chesterfield. 2015-16: L2 reached play-offs Portsmouth. 2016-17: L2 title Portsmouth. 2017-18: L1 title Wigan.
How do you know what Wael thinks of him?
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Post by pirate on Nov 5, 2023 16:48:34 GMT
Cook doing another fantastic job at Chesterfield, after a bit of a blip at Ipswich. His previous record is outstanding. Good win against his old club Pompey today in the FA Cup. However, Wael thinks he's a 'long ball manager' (he isn't), so probably a non-starter for that reason alone.
2013-14: L2 title Chesterfield. 2014-15: L1 reached play-offs Chesterfield. 2015-16: L2 reached play-offs Portsmouth. 2016-17: L2 title Portsmouth. 2017-18: L1 title Wigan.
How do you know what Wael thinks of him? Because someone I know had a conversation with him just before Barton's appointment and that is what he was told.
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Post by wallywalters on Nov 5, 2023 16:50:16 GMT
How do you know what Wael thinks of him? Because someone I know had a conversation with him just before Barton's appointment and that is what he was told. Hopefully wael watched the pre season game against them where they clearly played the ball around and didn't lump it long at all. They really impressed me in that game and I said to my boy they will win the conference this year under him.
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Post by gingerandwhitegas on Nov 5, 2023 16:52:27 GMT
I was against Robinson at the start and I'm not saying he'd be my first choice, but he's now looking like one of the better options in my opinion. Although we beat them comforably, I was impressed with Chesterfield in pre season. They played some good football for a non league side and are currently top of the league. I don't think we've haven't been linked with any employeded managers but I wouldn't mind Cook. Cook doing another fantastic job at Chesterfield, after a bit of a blip at Ipswich. His previous record is outstanding. Good win against his old club Pompey today in the FA Cup. However, Wael thinks he's a 'long ball manager' (he isn't), so probably a non-starter for that reason alone.
2013-14: L2 title Chesterfield. 2014-15: L1 reached play-offs Chesterfield. 2015-16: L2 reached play-offs Portsmouth. 2016-17: L2 title Portsmouth. 2017-18: L1 title Wigan.
I didn't see much sign of long ball today , but Cook aint going anywhere , yet Leam Richardson was his assistant in 17/18 , and got Wigan up as manager in 2022 . AND is available....
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Post by singupgas on Nov 5, 2023 18:48:53 GMT
How do you know what Wael thinks of him? Because someone I know had a conversation with him just before Barton's appointment and that is what he was told. As everyone wanted JB out and didn't like us passing the ball around, isnt a long ball manager what we want?
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Post by pirate on Nov 5, 2023 19:57:59 GMT
Because someone I know had a conversation with him just before Barton's appointment and that is what he was told. As everyone wanted JB out and didn't like us passing the ball around, isnt a long ball manager what we want? Everyone wanted JB out and didn't like us passing the ball around? The results haven't been good enough at this level, but I quite liked the style he was trying to implement and with a few tweaks, time on the training ground, one or two additions in January and a bit of patience, I think it could have been a decent season. It still could be, but all depends on the managerial appointment.
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Post by RD on Nov 5, 2023 20:42:16 GMT
Because someone I know had a conversation with him just before Barton's appointment and that is what he was told. As everyone wanted JB out and didn't like us passing the ball around, isnt a long ball manager what we want? There were numerous that didn't. And there's passing it around with purpose and passing it around aimlessly at the back.
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Post by Kipper on Nov 6, 2023 6:56:05 GMT
Rovers are taking long enough to appoint a new manager. This will have to be sorted out quickly if a promotion challenge is the aim.
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Post by Kingswood Polak on Nov 6, 2023 8:47:45 GMT
I agree but if JB does get a job offer then there is always the worry that he would try to get Mangan with him. Do you think this is plausible fella ? One of your colleagues on the other forum is implying Mangan is 'Barton-lite' with his personal flaws. What's that about? I could not say. Maybe ask them Stuart
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2023 9:17:52 GMT
I think it’s Robinson, pretty sure now and I’d be surprised if it wasn’t him.
Most people in life have a past, he didn’t leave Oxford well involving his personal actions but I did some solid background checking last night and he seems a good bloke. Derek Fazackerley, I don’t think he would tell me if he knew but he said we would be perfect for Karl. And let’s be honest, I value his opinion, he been an England assistant manager to Sven and Keegan and also Southgate at Boro.
Robinson pluses, totally understands youth football from Liverpool and nurturing talent into the first team. PRO licence holder and proven at our level with an extensive knowledge of players as well.
I believe now single, would be able to be around the club a lot, commutable back to MK where family are.
Also knows the back room staff very well.
Also spoke to someone who has worked with him at MK and Oxford who I am seeing tomorrow, again he speaks ever so well of him and thinks he’s ideal for us.
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Post by CornishPasty_Gas on Nov 6, 2023 9:20:05 GMT
I do like Mangs, comes across well, and would save a lot of disruption as he knows the players/club etc etc...
However, lets have a bit of sense when it comes to fans jumping up and down after winning 2 out 2...
We beat a very poor Northampton side, who are in free-fall, and Whitby Town... Northampton could have got a draw out of our game - as for Whitby, 7th Tier, couldn't defend for toffee.
I think bide our time - not ruling Mangs out, but there isn't a rush.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2023 9:57:26 GMT
I think the club is creating pressure for itself like with Brum and Rooney. Mangs wins tomorrow night, all of a sudden we have a manager with 3 wins on the bounce against a new bloke coming in, reminds us of Garner under pressure straight away.
It will be interesting if we win at Reading and they give Mangs the Carlisle away game, Robinson or whoever could be wiped out by another win!
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Post by wallywalters on Nov 6, 2023 10:32:42 GMT
I think it’s Robinson, pretty sure now and I’d be surprised if it wasn’t him. Most people in life have a past, he didn’t leave Oxford well involving his personal actions but I did some solid background checking last night and he seems a good bloke. Derek Fazackerley, I don’t think he would tell me if he knew but he said we would be perfect for Karl. And let’s be honest, I value his opinion, he been an England assistant manager to Sven and Keegan and also Southgate at Boro. Robinson pluses, totally understands youth football from Liverpool and nurturing talent into the first team. PRO licence holder and proven at our level with an extensive knowledge of players as well. I believe now single, would be able to be around the club a lot, commutable back to MK where family are. Also knows the back room staff very well. Also spoke to someone who has worked with him at MK and Oxford who I am seeing tomorrow, again he speaks ever so well of him and thinks he’s ideal for us. I always find other teams fans forums really useful when signing players , new managers etc. Generally I would say fans forums are pretty accurate with their feelings on certain players etc. Obviously there are times they are wrong and if it is Robinson I hope that this is one of those occasions where the fans are wrong If you thought Barton was a devisive figure here check out the Oxford forum on Robinson. He was hated by probably 99% of fans on there and they are laughing hysterically that he is linked to us. They see it as a downgrade on Barton and can't believe we are in for him. That really worries me. Let's hope this is one of those occasions the fans are wrong.
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Post by percy on Nov 6, 2023 10:50:13 GMT
I am with you WW. Not convinced at all by Robinson. Still think a DoF with the current coaches our best option to the end of this season. IF we dont challenge, lets appoint for next season
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Post by madgas on Nov 6, 2023 10:52:04 GMT
The very small bit I have against Karl Robinson-
We've twice done his side from positions we shouldn't. The cup game a couple of years ago should've been over.
And the 3-3 away to MK dons where we came back with 10 to go.
There stinking results that sit in my brain. Other than that- he's a really sensible choice.
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Post by westfieldgas on Nov 6, 2023 10:54:16 GMT
I think it’s Robinson, pretty sure now and I’d be surprised if it wasn’t him. Most people in life have a past, he didn’t leave Oxford well involving his personal actions but I did some solid background checking last night and he seems a good bloke. Derek Fazackerley, I don’t think he would tell me if he knew but he said we would be perfect for Karl. And let’s be honest, I value his opinion, he been an England assistant manager to Sven and Keegan and also Southgate at Boro. Robinson pluses, totally understands youth football from Liverpool and nurturing talent into the first team. PRO licence holder and proven at our level with an extensive knowledge of players as well. I believe now single, would be able to be around the club a lot, commutable back to MK where family are. Also knows the back room staff very well. Also spoke to someone who has worked with him at MK and Oxford who I am seeing tomorrow, again he speaks ever so well of him and thinks he’s ideal for us. Is this an ITK shout? Sorry if I'm reading between the lines?
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Post by westfieldgas on Nov 6, 2023 10:54:53 GMT
Karl Robinson is the best out of work manager choice for us at L1 level currently. Good work if true.
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Post by yattongas on Nov 6, 2023 11:20:54 GMT
Karl Robinson ……. One promotion and one relegation if I’m correct ? Nothing to write home about is it .
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Post by Claremont Gas on Nov 6, 2023 11:40:08 GMT
None of the names on any list have stood out where I have thought ... " He would be brilliant "
As i said before though an average Manager can suddenly find the perfect fit and the Club do really well - sometimes there is no longevity and it all then crumbles.
The new owners made the call to sack Barton - Whoever comes in I would urge them to try and keep the backroom team intact this can be difficult as new managers usually like to surround themselves with THEIR men. In the case of Robinson though is he not already a pal of Mangan so we could see Robinson heading up the existing team - that could work for me.
Still speculation at this point .... Glad it's not my call though as its possibly one of the biggest decisions this club has made for a long time ... Get it right and we push on to play offs and maybe more - Get it wrong and we are on our way to a relegation scrap.
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