It was less than 2 years ago (end of the 21-22 season) that Jones was voted manager of the year for the Championship. His last job, whilst admittedly a disaster, was in the Premier league.
So that should tell all of us it's quite a coup for a league one side to get him.
No problem. When he gets us to the PL in a couple of years, we can always look to replace him with an established PL manager. :-)
If Jones signs as our Manager I honestly think we can put to bed all the negativity regarding the ownership. Im not saying he will be a success here as nothing is certain however the very fact that he decided to join a 3rd tier club potentially facing a relegation battle says alot !!! he is not a mug, he would certainly have options, he doesnt need the money. All this must mean that he can see the ownership are serious and not the chancers alot on here portray them as
If it all goes wrong then Friedman and Brener are responsible. If it all goes well then Friedman and Brener can take the credit. Not Leneghan, Warrick, Rodwell, Scott, Methven or any of the others hitherto destroying our club because of dreadful footballing non achievement. Now Friedman and Brener have the job of persuading our dwindling and disillusioned support to buy season tickets. As well as survival this season, what would persuade me would be a new contract for George Dobson.
My first considered awareness of Nathan Jones was when he indeed (people doubted me when I mentioned this previously) was assistant to Chris Powell for an evening 0-0 Brighton away game in 2013. Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose. I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were. For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently. Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug. If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive. For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
My first considered awareness of Nathan Jones was when he indeed (people doubted me when I mentioned this previously) was assistant to Chris Powell for an evening 0-0 Brighton away game in 2013. Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose. I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were. For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently. Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug. If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive. For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
My first considered awareness of Nathan Jones was when he indeed (people doubted me when I mentioned this previously) was assistant to Chris Powell for an evening 0-0 Brighton away game in 2013. Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose. I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were. For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently. Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug. If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive. For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
Wasn't he coaching the u21s not the first team?!
He was slated as doing so, but I believe for that Brighton game, and maybe some others, he was fully involved with Powell. I am ready to be corrected, and I really wish i could lay my hands on that Brighton Supporters write up where I am pretty sure he credited Nathan Jones and Chris Powell by name.
My first considered awareness of Nathan Jones was when he indeed (people doubted me when I mentioned this previously) was assistant to Chris Powell for an evening 0-0 Brighton away game in 2013. Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose. I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were. For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently. Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug. If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive. For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
Wasn't he coaching the u21s not the first team?!
He was slated as doing so, but I believe for that Brighton game, and maybe some others, he was fully involved with Powell. I am ready to be corrected, and I really wish i could lay my hands on that Brighton Supporters write up where I am pretty sure he credited Nathan Jones and Chris Powell by name.
So you think he's good because a Brighton fan thinks he might have helped us once to get a 0-0 draw?
My first considered awareness of Nathan Jones was when he indeed (people doubted me when I mentioned this previously) was assistant to Chris Powell for an evening 0-0 Brighton away game in 2013. Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose. I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were. For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently. Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug. If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive. For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
Wasn't he coaching the u21s not the first team?!
He was slated as doing so, but I believe for that Brighton game, and maybe some others, he was fully involved with Powell. I am ready to be corrected, and I really wish i could lay my hands on that Brighton Supporters write up where I am pretty sure he credited Nathan Jones and Chris Powell by name.
So you think he's good because a Brighton fan thinks he might have helped us once to get a 0-0 draw?
You will find I wrote 'in football terms he isn't a mug'. Not that he is 'good', but yes I am influenced by having attended that game in person and reading the reaction from Brighton fans afterwards.
If Jones signs as our Manager I honestly think we can put to bed all the negativity regarding the ownership. Im not saying he will be a success here as nothing is certain however the very fact that he decided to join a 3rd tier club potentially facing a relegation battle says alot !!! he is not a mug, he would certainly have options, he doesnt need the money. All this must mean that he can see the ownership are serious and not the chancers alot on here portray them as
Please correct me if I am wrong ,but has he not been out of work for a year. His last job was Southampton or am I missing something?
if he had options I am certain he would take them.
Love it or not, this group mean business, and fully understand the errors so far, I truly think this is an exciting time for us. This lot are truly behind us..
Love it or not, this group mean business, and fully understand the errors so far, I truly think this is an exciting time for us. This lot are truly behind us..
I feel the same. This season has been a disaster, but don’t forget Oxford only just stayed up last season. Think they picked 1 win in 20 in the back-end of last season. I’m hoping it is a case of they’ve taken a back seat for the first 6 months to allow the experience football people Scott/CM/Rodwell to show what they can do whilst learning in the background. The opposite to Sandgaard who thought it was easy. No one can argue that they’ve changed their strategy in funding this window. All Charlton fans want stability hopefully, Jones and the owners will provide this.
Looking at Euell’s most recent retweet I don’t think he will be joining our coaching staff with his agent posting about enquiring for him to do any work…..and no not that type…I don’t think so anyway
If Jones signs as our Manager I honestly think we can put to bed all the negativity regarding the ownership. Im not saying he will be a success here as nothing is certain however the very fact that he decided to join a 3rd tier club potentially facing a relegation battle says alot !!! he is not a mug, he would certainly have options, he doesnt need the money. All this must mean that he can see the ownership are serious and not the chancers alot on here portray them as
Please correct me if I am wrong ,but has he not been out of work for a year. His last job was Southampton or am I missing something?
if he had options I am certain he would take them.
He has, and I'd argue that it was probably the most sensible thing he could have done after Southampton. He didn't help himself and he also fed a mob of soundbite journos exactly what they wanted in the form of some stupid quotes.
A well respected young coach who has the track record of playing effective football on the front foot and moving through the divisions. Also, with a serious point to prove, I am fully behind the bloke.
He may not have had a wealth of top jobs on offer, but the fact he's here is our gain in my opinion.
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shame on you Charlton fans
when I said I wanted Holloway to get the millwall job on the millwall thread, I got a very low number of lols.
thats me done, I'm off to sign up for ITTV 😂👋🏻
@MillwallFan do you currently or have you ever owned any of the following
- white reebok classics
- stone island jeans or jacket
Im not saying he will be a success here as nothing is certain however the very fact that he decided to join a 3rd tier club potentially facing a relegation battle says alot !!! he is not a mug, he would certainly have options, he doesnt need the money. All this must mean that he can see the ownership are serious and not the chancers alot on here portray them as
Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose.
I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were.
For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently.
Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug.
If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive.
For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
I am ready to be corrected, and I really wish i could lay my hands on that Brighton Supporters write up where I am pretty sure he credited Nathan Jones and Chris Powell by name.
if he had options I am certain he would take them.
this is an exciting time for us. This lot are truly behind us..
He'll be unveiled on The Masked Singer
A well respected young coach who has the track record of playing effective football on the front foot and moving through the divisions. Also, with a serious point to prove, I am fully behind the bloke.
He may not have had a wealth of top jobs on offer, but the fact he's here is our gain in my opinion.