Scottish Mag 3 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Playing Devils Advocate here... If reports are to be believed in recent years we have been knocked back by the likes of Jol, Bruce, Big Sam, Redknapp, MON etc People reckon, myself included, that we can surely employ a half decent manager but can we. Whilst there will be arguments that Dalglish, Gullit, Robson etc came with great pedigree the fact is every one of them was out of employment at the time and was it just a case of being the right time for them. The same could be said of Big Sam, Roeder was an internal appointment so that leaves Souness, who was a dead man walking anyway, as the only manager who we have actually managed to attract away from their club. As I say I know all the factors that should attract people to take over the club, but does it appear that perhaps we are not that attractive as we would hope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 A moment of clarity. YES we ARE deluded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Its disapointing that the whole Redknapp thing has been done in public, but behind closed doors we don't know who (if anyone) has approached the club, CV's from managers might have been dropping on Mort's doormat all week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 86 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 too right as i've stated on numerous occasions we really are not a club that attracts the top managers... and steve bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big TRon 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Even though he's said otherwise, I'm pretty sure Hughes would love the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Mclaren would love the job tbh Experienced English manager. What more are we asking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Mclaren would love the job tbh Experienced English manager. What more are we asking for? A gun if we appoint him ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Mclaren would love the job tbh Experienced English manager. What more are we asking for? Exactly, him or David "Peasepud" O'Leary.... Bring on the good times... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 8870 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 On the other hand it would be interesting to see who expressed their interest and who the club knocked back and going for those second rate managers. I'm not too bothered by the likes of Bruce, Redknapp etc. rejecting us who were not inspiring choices anyway. The question is how high up they were on the list and were the likes of the tosser ranked. Getting openly rejected by a top manager would be another thing though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Mclaren would love the job tbh Experienced English manager. What more are we asking for? Exactly, him or David "Peasepud" O'Leary.... Bring on the good times... The problem is, even managers like Boothroyd would turn the job down. This all leads from the untimely sacking of Sir Bobby I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fop 1 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 The thing is (post-Robson) anyway why would people want to come here? The temptation is the team and money, but neither of those are what they once were. The drawbacks are the insane level of expectation and the equally insane history of sacking, both of which any sensible manager would realise may well damn them to failing before they ever got a chance. Ferguson would have failed at Newcastle, even Jose (were he in anyway inclined to come - which I'm sure he's not) must see the resemblance with his own and prior issues at Chelski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 This said, with a new owner etc you might think people seen things in a different light. Though Sam got the push its easy for him (Ash) to say he wasnt his choice etc. Not sure where we go from here. I think we need to go foreign and there just isnt any English manager that I think is up for the job or the fans would take to. Or welsh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 McClaren, O'Leary, Coleman, Sanchez, Hoddle Take your pick..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 McClaren, O'Leary, Coleman, Sanchez, Hoddle Take your pick..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34451 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I would imagine the complete lack of patience will be a consideration for anyone offered the job. If you're Redknapp, why risk it? He's got job security at Portsmouth, why risk putting yourself in the position of looking for another job within 18 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 ITK-tastic but apparently Redknapp would love the job but is concerned about leaving Portsmouth in the right way so don't be surprised if he still comes here now, or at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I would imagine the complete lack of patience will be a consideration for anyone offered the job. If you're Redknapp, why risk it? He's got job security at Portsmouth, why risk putting yourself in the position of looking for another job within 18 months? ££££ That's the only reason as far as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 ITK-tastic but apparently Redknapp would love the job but is concerned about leaving Portsmouth in the right way so don't be surprised if he still comes here now, or at the end of the season. ITK good enough to trust that you would put money on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big TRon 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I would imagine the complete lack of patience will be a consideration for anyone offered the job. If you're Redknapp, why risk it? He's got job security at Portsmouth, why risk putting yourself in the position of looking for another job within 18 months? ££££ That's the only reason as far as I can see. Even Redknapp said Newcastle was a fantastic job for someone. You don't get 52,000 at Bournemouth do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 ITK-tastic but apparently Redknapp would love the job but is concerned about leaving Portsmouth in the right way so don't be surprised if he still comes here now, or at the end of the season. ITK good enough to trust that you would put money on this? Pedro speaking to Jamie R on the phone. Or so I heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I would imagine the complete lack of patience will be a consideration for anyone offered the job. If you're Redknapp, why risk it? He's got job security at Portsmouth, why risk putting yourself in the position of looking for another job within 18 months? ££££ That's the only reason as far as I can see. Even Redknapp said Newcastle was a fantastic job for someone. You don't get 52,000 at Bournemouth do you? Ok, the main reason then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 ITK-tastic but apparently Redknapp would love the job but is concerned about leaving Portsmouth in the right way so don't be surprised if he still comes here now, or at the end of the season. ITK good enough to trust that you would put money on this? Pedro speaking to Jamie R on the phone. Or so I heard You can get 25/1 on him now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26339 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 ITK-tastic but apparently Redknapp would love the job but is concerned about leaving Portsmouth in the right way so don't be surprised if he still comes here now, or at the end of the season. What do you mean 'in the right way' if there's still a chance he could come now? You're ITK in anyway reliable? Because I've got money on the droopy faced fucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 ITK-tastic but apparently Redknapp would love the job but is concerned about leaving Portsmouth in the right way so don't be surprised if he still comes here now, or at the end of the season. What do you mean 'in the right way' if there's still a chance he could come now? You're ITK in anyway reliable? Because I've got money on the droopy faced fucker. His ITK was first to tell us that Fat Fred was getting his books if memory serves me correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate 0 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 (edited) ITK-tastic but apparently Redknapp would love the job but is concerned about leaving Portsmouth in the right way so don't be surprised if he still comes here now, or at the end of the season. Harry: “I gave a speech, only this morning, to the fans, assuring them i was staying at this club and that i certainly wouldn’t be joining Newcastle.” Jamie: “Well why on earth would you do that?” Harry: “Why? Ooh, a little word that I think’s important in management called morale.” Jamie: “Well surely it’s gonna be worse for morale in the long run when you are going to join Newcastle and you’ve told people you won’t be.” Harry: “...... they won’t remember.” Edited January 12, 2008 by Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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