Next Manager??

I wanted Mark Bowen when Adkins was appointed and he is my choice now. 

I was very impressed with his analysis on Valley Pass against Wigan and he has authentic links to Charlton. 

Unfortunately I can't see it happening because he was at Reading when Roddy got the push. 

iaitch said:

Where's Pards at the moment.

Ok just joking.

Covered_End_Lad said:

I don't think it is out of the question that we appoint a new manager before Saturday. It sounds as if there is lots happening in the background.

I would be amazed if we did after he's now said he's giving JJ a chance.

I think it's Jackson. 

If he does well he'll do it and be allowed to bring in his own team. 

If he starts slowly I think they'll put someone (or maybe keep Euell) to work alongside him to support. 

killerandflash said:

iaitch said:

Where's Pards at the moment.

In bed with your wife probably 

That's interesting as I've never been married.

Hasslebank and his backroom 

Leuth said:

We need a manager who will verbally and physically abuse our players! Someone who will yell at them if we lose and yell at them if we win! Someone who loves a long throw! 

I thought you meant pinky and perky of priestfield for a second then.

masicat said:

This will not end well. We need a very experienced manager and TS has gone cheap. Poor JJ, better to
inherit a team in 10th place than this. I bet Pearce is back in at Sunderland.

Experienced like Adkins, Slade or Robinson?

Or new to management like Curbs, Powell and Bowyer?

Also it makes perfect sense to give Jackson a few games... his strength will be in affinity with the players and motivation, 4 games should be enough to see if there's an impact. Proper caretaker manager assessment, not Karel Fraeye-esque fait accompli. 4-5 game job interview.

It’s just a gut feeling backed up by a bit of fairytale but I think Jackson is going to work and will get the role full time.

He adores the club, that is not debatable, he knows the club inside out, again we’d all agree on that.  It’s his first job, I can see him putting blood sweat and tears into it to the point where it’s an obsession, he’s a born leader, we’ve had some shit come and go during the Roland championship years and he was always there galvanising players whether they be a local youngsters or an import.

Euell as the assistant as well I think will work wonders, I think he’ll help bring more young players through, identifying the ones who could make a difference now. 

Before JJ and JE we’re announced as interim manager and assistant I was not convinced either way to either give it to them or go for someone new but on reflection I think it’s the right choice for now and if it goes well then we’ve got a bargain and two people that really are loyal servants. They’ll have a long rope with the fans and assuming they take us into next season they really must deliver promotion. This club really cannot hang around in this poxy division. This season is just about staying up now. Next must be promotion.

eaststandmike said:

Bedsaddick said:

masicat said:

This will not end well. We need a very experienced manager and TS has gone cheap. Poor JJ, better to
inherit a team in 10th place than this. I bet Pearce is back in at Sunderland.

You keep saying he’s gone cheap but he’s done what the majority of fans were asking for and only on a temporary basis . 

Where has "temporary basis" been mentioned?

On the OS.: "Johnnie Jackson will take the role of Caretaker Manager and will be assisted by Jason Euell."

I.E. Specifically mentioned he's only caretaker (at this point.) Probably with a view to making it permanent but not confirmed yet. 

thenewbie said:

eaststandmike said:

Bedsaddick said:

masicat said:

This will not end well. We need a very experienced manager and TS has gone cheap. Poor JJ, better to
inherit a team in 10th place than this. I bet Pearce is back in at Sunderland.

You keep saying he’s gone cheap but he’s done what the majority of fans were asking for and only on a temporary basis . 

Where has "temporary basis" been mentioned?

On the OS.: "Johnnie Jackson will take the role of Caretaker Manager and will be assisted by Jason Euell."

I.E. Specifically mentioned he's only caretaker (at this point.) Probably with a view to making it permanent but not confirmed yet. 

Well Thomas has already stated this morning they are not looking for anyone else at the moment so my guess is Tommy is hoping and praying that JJ does well. 

The Red Robin said:

eaststandmike said:

thenewbie said:

eaststandmike said:

Bedsaddick said:

masicat said:

This will not end well. We need a very experienced manager and TS has gone cheap. Poor JJ, better to
inherit a team in 10th place than this. I bet Pearce is back in at Sunderland.

You keep saying he’s gone cheap but he’s done what the majority of fans were asking for and only on a temporary basis . 

Where has "temporary basis" been mentioned?

On the OS.: "Johnnie Jackson will take the role of Caretaker Manager and will be assisted by Jason Euell."

I.E. Specifically mentioned he's only caretaker (at this point.) Probably with a view to making it permanent but not confirmed yet. 

Well Thomas has already stated this morning they are not looking for anyone else at the moment so my guess is Tommy is hoping and praying that JJ does well. 

He didn’t exactly say that did he. Just that Jacko will be given time. At no point did he say they weren’t looking for anyone else. 

I would be very very surprised indeed if after getting his fingers burned on Adkins he's not at least looking around just in case. 

eaststandmike said:

thenewbie said:

eaststandmike said:

Bedsaddick said:

masicat said:

This will not end well. We need a very experienced manager and TS has gone cheap. Poor JJ, better to
inherit a team in 10th place than this. I bet Pearce is back in at Sunderland.

You keep saying he’s gone cheap but he’s done what the majority of fans were asking for and only on a temporary basis . 

Where has "temporary basis" been mentioned?

On the OS.: "Johnnie Jackson will take the role of Caretaker Manager and will be assisted by Jason Euell."

I.E. Specifically mentioned he's only caretaker (at this point.) Probably with a view to making it permanent but not confirmed yet. 

Well Thomas has already stated this morning they are not looking for anyone else at the moment so my guess is Tommy is hoping and praying that JJ does well. 

We’re all hoping that, if a caretaker can step up it’s ideal.

I listened to the TalkSPORT interview and while he’s giving JJ time he also said they’ll weigh up the options on what’s available on the outside.

No doubt he’ll want options in mind if there’s not enough of an improvement in results. That’s why Adkins came in so quickly after Bowyer left after all.