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Nigel Adkins - confirmed as permanent Tranmere manager (p52)

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  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,716
    Welcome
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,229
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    MattF said:

    I thought we hated Nigels?
    We love them, someone else on here wanted Nigel Clough.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,002
    Like his interview, very confident, and he will inspire others ... I can see why he has been successful in the past ... and the continuity is there with JJ's appointment .... allowing Curbs to continue with his great pre/post match role  :)
  • thenewbie
    thenewbie Posts: 11,001
    Elthamaddick said:
    redashdave said:
    Probably Ged Roddy played his part
    I wonder if Roddy ever worked with him....

  • DOUCHER
    DOUCHER Posts: 7,899
    I don't know if Roddy ever worked with him but if he did that can only be a good thing - in all walks off life, people bring in those who they know - its part of Roddy's job to advise on this sort of thing and what could be better than having sent time / worked with somebody - can't see how this is a  negative in some peoples eyes - be different if he brought his best mate from school in who'd spent the last 30 years as a bricklayer.
  • Jonniesta
    Jonniesta Posts: 1,152
    What kind of muppet owners leave a clause in the contract saying 'you can walk away any time anywhere, no compensation?'. 

    Ah, think I've answered my own question.

    Anyway, welcome Adkins, he's one for the long term I reckon... another stepping stone on the road to being a sensibly run club.

    Apparently he's a nice guy, too, someone said...
  • WestCountryAddick
    WestCountryAddick Posts: 2,545
    redashdave said:
    Probably Ged Roddy played his part
    Well, he was brought in to help with the long term strategical planning, so you'd expect him to have some input.  Of course if you are hinting at the Reading connection, then apart from them working for the same club at completely different times, there isn't one.
  • FishCostaFortune
    FishCostaFortune Posts: 10,773
    MattF said:

    Fuck, looks it's going to be a Pratley/Watson midfield.

    #ADKINSOUT
  • Talal
    Talal Posts: 11,487
    Cuddling up to Pratley and Watson already. Adkins out. 
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  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,344
    Solidgone said:
    Oh Nigel Atkin, he sorts us out oh Nigel Atkin he sorts us out...he’s got a name of a palace fan, oh Nigel Atkin he sorts us out

    im sorry for posting the above but it was either that or XTC’s making plans for Nigel. I promise I won’t post again on this thread. 🤓
    Adkins 
    ADKINS 

    ADKINS

    ADKINS


    So what is his name?
  • SamB09
    SamB09 Posts: 901
    edited March 2021
    Marriott110 said:


    I think Thomas's only mistake in his tenure so far is the mentioning of getting European football at the valley, of course it's the aim but it's skewed some opinions of this appointment (and probably every appointment until TS sells or we do reach Europe) i'd say it's unlikely Adkins would be the man to take us into the premier league let alone further but this isn't what the appointment is for, Adkins is a building block to get us out of league one, either this year or next and consolidate in the championship and then his job will be reevaluated.


    Statements like this are implausible without context. If for example we get promoted and Thomas invests heavily into the squad and then we get promoted again to the prem and further big investment is made there is of course a chance we could make Europe with Adkins.  For example, do you think Wolves got into europe just because of who the manager is or because of the investment and the manager ?
  • Exiled_Addick
    Exiled_Addick Posts: 17,168
    edited March 2021
    Feel very “m’eh” about this. He could prove to be a perfect fit for what TS is trying to do and a masterstroke, but I do worry he was just the first out of work name in Roddy’s contact list. It’s either happened a bit too fast for there have been serious consideration gone onto who else we might get, or it was already lined up which hints at possible background shenanigans which may have been undermining Bowyer. 

    I wanted a young coach with fresh ideas. Adkins isn’t young but maybe he has some fresh ideas. Seems a nice enough fella but something about him is already winding me up a bit. Let’s hope he chats less shit that the last scouser we had in charge. 

    To be honest, I treat every new manager with a healthy dose of skepticism - I only care what they do here, so it’s all to prove. I hope he can do it. 100% support and 100% patience from me while he tries to succeed. 

    Welcome Nigel and good luck. 
  • BetterCallSaul
    BetterCallSaul Posts: 354
    Like others, I wasn't exactly over the moon when his name leaked the other day but I've definitely come round to him since then. His record is as good as anything we could've hoped for considering our position and his track record for good football could be a breath of fresh air. After so many years of football depression though, having the combined positivity of TS and NA around the place is gonna take some getting used to. I'm not sure how prepared I am to smile about Charlton again. Welcome Nigel
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 26,291
    Karim_myBagheri said:
    surprised he's on twitter. could be a big mistake knowing that like all clubs we have some right fuckwits on there. 

    As long as he's liberal with his use of the mute button it shouldn't be that much of a problem :)
  • SantaClaus
    SantaClaus Posts: 7,652
    Talal said:
    Cuddling up to Pratley and Watson already. Adkins out. 
    To be fair he did play with them both at youth level.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,229
    eaststandmike said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As it is now confirmed can I be the first to say:

    Go Nads. 
    Do keep up, I posted this joke on page 1.  B)

    Can I claim the assist as I said Nads one minute before you added Go  :)
  • king addick
    king addick Posts: 3,701
    MattF said:
    Alarm bells ringing  :D

    "Your how old?!?" - top left pic
  • cornwalladdick
    cornwalladdick Posts: 61
    Had my doubts but on reflection great appointment, good to see JJ is staying, they have got my 100% support
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  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,344
    edited March 2021
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  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,883
    I’m interested to see if our injury issues improve under different training methods (assuming training methods change)
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,561
    I don't know if I'm imagining it but isn't Paul Hayes on our academy staff? If so he'd know Adkins very well.
  • carly burn
    carly burn Posts: 19,459
    If Driesen don't rate him he gets my vote!

    Great appointment.
  • redashdave
    redashdave Posts: 65
    Elthamaddick said:
    redashdave said:
    Probably Ged Roddy played his part
    I wonder if Roddy ever worked with him....

    They both worked for Reading but not at the same time
  • Themightyath2
    Themightyath2 Posts: 930
    I'm happy with this - I think it's good for all parties. We get someone who knows how to get out of this division which is all we have to worry about for now. Plus we get someone that likes to play attractive football and understands the importance of the youth team set-up. 

    JJ gets to learn from an experienced manager which can only help with his development and make him a better candidate for the top job in the future.

    For all of those that are underwhelmed - I don't know what you're expecting!? We're a League One club, we've spent more time in League One than any other division in recent years. 
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600

    I didn't know you were on the coaching staff..... 
  • Todds_right_hook
    Todds_right_hook Posts: 10,883
    redashdave said:

    For those with a problem with his name ,I would hope the comments are tongue in cheek

    If not just grow up

    Are you called Nigel by any chance?

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