Managerial sackings, comings and goings

guinnessaddick said:

Heimir Hallgrímsson has been announced as the new Republic of Ireland men’s head coach, ending an eight-month search 

Everyone loves a manager who can fill a scrabble line

clive said:

Manchester United has appointed Rene Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy as assistant managers of the men’s first team, to work under Erik ten Hag until June 2026.
https://www.manutd.com/en/news/detail/statement-man-utd-refreshes-coaching-staff-for-2024-25-season

Reckon Ruud is there as the caretaker option when Ten Hag starts the season badly?

Chris_from_Sidcup said:

North Lower Neil said:

Craig Bellamy set to be named Wales manager:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cek929j2xp1o

Suspects that moves a few of us from the 'wanting them to win' camp to wanting to see them lose!!

Having read some of the stuff he's done, the charity work, the setting up of a football academy in Africa spending over 1m of his own money, as well as the depression and the bankruptcy, i kind of feel like he's not as bad as he was made out to be.

By all accounts he was a difficult player to manage though, so i get why people wouldn't warm to him.

Arne Rise is not a fan of him

Former Hull City boss Liam Rosenior has been appointed manager of French club RC Strasbourg.
He replaces Patrick Vieira, who left Strasbourg on July 18 by mutual consent.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c4ng0yvr94do

Bad news for Jerk Chicken restaurants in Jamaica but good news for Umbrella shops in the rainy season, as Steve McLaren has been given the Gig as Manager.

Will probably see Schteeve at The Valley to watch Karoy and if we sign him Kahiem Dixon. 

killerandflash said:

"Steve, a terrible 7-0 defeat in your first game, what's your reaction?"

"Don't worry about a thing, 'Cause every little thing is gonna be alright"

"Humidity is rising
According to all sources
Cause tonight for the first time
Make this game a date
For the first time in history 
Just about half past eight
It won't be a mystery 
as it's gonna start raining goals"

Raith Rovers have sacked manager Ian Murray just one game into the new Scottish Championship season. 

Sack him in the summer if you wanted rid, surely? 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cldyy3vr1d2o

Ryan Lowe sacked by Preston after the first game of the season, is that a record?

Maybe PNE are making room for Rooneys appointment when he gets sacked tomorrow? 

Yep can deffo see Rooney leaving within the first 5 games and Lowe replacing him. 

fenaddick said:

Ryan Lowe sacked by Preston after the first game of the season, is that a record?

Maybe in England.  Two posts above yours - same happened in Scotland a week ago.

MarcusH26 said:

Surprised by the timing but not surprised Lowe has gone. Feels like Preston have stagnated around that group of teams that flirt with relegation but ultimately just do enough to claw themselves clear.

Ryan Lowe is an obvious Plymouth move though. 

ever since Trevor Hemmings died, Preston have struggled, he was probably their financial godfather .. with SOOO many EFL clubs of a similar stature around that area (Wigan, Bolton, Blackburn, Burnley, Blackpool etc.), Preston's lack of progress stands out even more I suspect
Also, I reckon Lowe is not one to hide his light under a bucket, perhaps he told the new owners some truths they didn't like to hear .. EDIT .. and he did pretty well in his time at the Pilgrims before quitting to take the Preston job 

MarcusH26 said:

Surprised by the timing but not surprised Lowe has gone. Feels like Preston have stagnated around that group of teams that flirt with relegation but ultimately just do enough to claw themselves clear.

Ryan Lowe is an obvious Plymouth move though. 

Last season Preston finished 10th:
13 points short of Norwich in 6th and 13 points clear of Birmingham who dropped.

A real mid table team which started so well had a rocky time then picked up to finish as a middling team.

Oh for the halcyon days of mid table championship for Charlton and 50% of CL, led by Golfie, state Nathan Jones has taken CAFC as far as he can.

Lincsaddick said:

MarcusH26 said:

Surprised by the timing but not surprised Lowe has gone. Feels like Preston have stagnated around that group of teams that flirt with relegation but ultimately just do enough to claw themselves clear.

Ryan Lowe is an obvious Plymouth move though. 

Also, I reckon Lowe is not one to hide his light under a bucket, perhaps he told the new owners some truths they didn't like to hear  

Nor is Lowe one to hide his light under a bushel.