Marshy
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Post by Marshy on Nov 16, 2023 14:32:36 GMT
Maybe they were close to making a decision but after Taylor was sacked on Sunday, assuming he was interested, they decided they wanted to speak to him first. As long as we make the appointment by next Monday, Tuesday at the latest, it will still give the new manager a week to preapre for Derby. From what Mangan said it sounded like the players were being given Friday, Saturday & Sunday off anyway.Yeah I think one of the players also mentioned they were getting some time off. Worked well last time didnt it! Yeah but this time they are getting right on the pi$$ so everything will be fine 👍
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Post by lastminutewinner on Nov 16, 2023 14:34:24 GMT
Yeah I think one of the players also mentioned they were getting some time off. Worked well last time didnt it! Yeah but this time they are getting right on the pi$$ so everything will be fine 👍 I said last time that the only thing that improved were their handicaps
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Post by rovers78 on Nov 16, 2023 14:51:06 GMT
Absolutely this 4 weeks on and they’re still interviewing new people to the role? They clearly don’t have a clear plan or idea Nor does anyone on here. We’re not the ones running the club!
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Post by Marshy on Nov 16, 2023 14:59:55 GMT
We’re not the ones running the club! Correct, but if it wasn’t for us there wouldn’t be a club.
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Post by bridgwatergas on Nov 16, 2023 15:13:42 GMT
Am I missing something how the hell has Neil Lennon entered the race at 6/1? Didn't even know he was on the radar.
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Post by olskooltoteender on Nov 16, 2023 15:14:12 GMT
Exeter were in the top half of League 1 when he left. Even in the 2nd half of the season when we were doing well, they were one of the teams we couldn't beat at the mem. He said how sad he was to leave Exeter as he had a new born son and liked the area etc. He might be more settled in the South West and get back to what he does best. His team played attacking football, he got the best out of his players and helped to bring youngsters through. He's not experienced promotion at this level, but he's not had a chance to yet! Living in Cornwall, Plymouth fans were happy to see him leave Exeter. That says a lot. Only in charge for 11 games at this level. As I said, unproven. I just don't think it is a significant upgrade and worth getting rid of the previous manager for, especially after allowing him to bring in 12 players this summer (including around 300k for Taylor) and then Chris Martin a month before he was sacked. Taylor doesn't fit the profile that the new owner spoke about, but then again the new owner didn't exactly seem very coherent in what he wanted. Well I have little confidence in them at the moment - they sacked JB without (seemingly) any kind of Plan B/C/Z or whatever regarding a permanent replacement, and now we’re just existing in a kind of limbo, waiting for something to happen and desperately hoping that the new majority shareholders somehow know what they’re doing, despite never having owned a football club before. I hope I’m wrong.
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Post by DrFaustus on Nov 16, 2023 15:23:04 GMT
Am I missing something how the hell has Neil Lennon entered the race at 6/1? Didn't even know he was on the radar. He's on something. No thank you!
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 16, 2023 15:35:22 GMT
One thing I take from the latest odds is if Andy Mangan is 12/1, he ain't getting it.
Taylor would be a great choice. If I could choose then I'd probably go Taylor then Monk tbh. I was impressed with that Exeter side that got promoted above us in L2. He also got the best out of Jevani Brown.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2023 15:40:47 GMT
One thing I take from the latest odds is if Andy Mangan is 12/1, he ain't getting it. Taylor would be a great choice. If I could choose then I'd probably go Taylor then Monk tbh. I was impressed with that Exeter side that got promoted above us in L2. He also got the best out of Jevani Brown. Bookies odds tell us nothing other than who’s been bet on. Manning was 18/1 with sky bet and then less than a week later got the city job.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 16, 2023 15:41:53 GMT
One thing I take from the latest odds is if Andy Mangan is 12/1, he ain't getting it. Taylor would be a great choice. If I could choose then I'd probably go Taylor then Monk tbh. I was impressed with that Exeter side that got promoted above us in L2. He also got the best out of Jevani Brown. Bookies odds tell us nothing other than who’s been bet on. Manning was 18/1 with sky bet and then less than a week later got the city job. If Mangan was getting it with the run he's been on he wouldn't be 12/1 at this stage. No way. You've done your money mate. Manning situation is not comparable, he wasn't in the drivers seat and drifted right out in the betting like Mangan has.
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Post by yattongas on Nov 16, 2023 15:47:09 GMT
Who remembers when Paul Ince was odds on fav for the Gas job ? Good times 😂
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Post by garystash on Nov 16, 2023 15:55:24 GMT
I'd take Taylor out of the choices at the moment. His Exeter side were the best in L2 during our promotion season, and he was doing well in L1 before moving on. Just don't know if it's a bit soon after his sacking.
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Post by wilkimania on Nov 16, 2023 15:56:06 GMT
Who remembers when Paul Ince was odds on fav for the Gas job ? Good times 😂 Michael Flynn being so nailed on that the bookies stopped taking bets
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Post by madgas on Nov 16, 2023 16:00:38 GMT
Rather Robbo than Taylor.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Nov 16, 2023 16:00:57 GMT
I think we have a stand out candidate. He seems to tick all the boxes of what the owners are looking for. He is availiable. Seeing the latest odd changes and article about us holding talks with him. Added to the fact his south West connections previously with Exeter and working with Jevani Brown and playing alongside Friend.
He did a great job at Exeter and they were plaiting good football. Good at bringing young players through apparently? He led Rotherham to their highest placed finish in 18 years last season.
Welcome to Bristol Rovers, Matt Taylor. You are the stand out candidate. I think our paths have crossed just at the right time!
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Post by lympstonegas on Nov 16, 2023 16:06:42 GMT
Taylor gone to Rotherham
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Post by gashead1981 on Nov 16, 2023 16:09:03 GMT
** Matt Taylor thread merged.**
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Post by Gaswood on Nov 16, 2023 16:11:24 GMT
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Post by singupgas on Nov 16, 2023 16:14:24 GMT
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Post by joefrankie on Nov 16, 2023 16:14:40 GMT
Don't get it. Care to explain?
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