Then Evatt in his post-match interview seemed to be blaming the fans for "huge negative energy" since their play-off defeat.
Surely been L1's most under-performing manager with the squad he's had at his disposal and now they're imploding. Can't see him lasting much longer.
After being so close to promotion over the last few season when Bolton were so positive at the valley and won, they were a shadow of that form recently in the 2-0 loss at the valley and appeared deflated after recent failures to get promoted.
Ian Evatt's career had been on the rise ever since he started at Barrow. He may well struggle to hold onto his job as once you blame the fans and not own the poor form they are experiencing it can only end in one outcome.
Ever since Bolton won 4-1 at the valley when 'walk about' Adkins was our boss and went for the Jugular at 1-1, I always rated Evatt but football is a results business and lack of goals and a 4 nil home thumping are not good for the CV.
Who would take the Stoke job? So many managers have now failed there.
Since the longevity of Pulis and Hughes who had 7 and 5 years at the helm, Stoke City have had 6 managers in 6 years since 2018 as well as 3 caretakers in that period. Lambert, Rowett, Nathan Jones, Michael O'Neil, Alex Neil, and Schumacher have tried to drive Stoke forward but have stalled.
There won't be any shortage of applicants but definitely a hard gig to satisfy the fans and Peter Coates; I wouldn't bet on the next incumbent being a winner, of the not so merry manager go round.
Who would take the Stoke job? So many managers have now failed there.
Since the longevity of Pulis and Hughes who had 7 and 5 years at the helm, Stoke City have had 6 managers in 6 years since 2018 as well as 3 caretakers in that period. Lambert, Rowett, Nathan Jones, Michael O'Neil, Alex Neil, and Schumacher have tried to drive Stoke forward but have stalled.
There won't be any shortage of applicants but definitely a hard gig to satisfy the fans and Peter Coates; I wouldn't bet on the next incumbent being a winner, of the not so merry manager go round.
They'll get candidates, but they'll be the usual managerial merry-go-round candidates, rather than anyone really sought after.
I wonder if FFP has restricted how much they can spend, as their owners are fabulously wealthy. Maybe they need to do a Birmingham, and splash the cash in L1 instead.
I think Nathan Jones experience at both Southampton and Stoke gave him a lot of food for thought. He says he spent his time out seriously thinking about his career and football in general. Was definitely interviewed for the Millwall job and it’s suggested eventually knocked back their offer which I assume didn’t give him the overall control he wants and needs. We know he’s very much not a pragmatist in terms of football. I’d think Cardiff fans might be keen or at least want him considered but that doesn’t mean the Cardiff owners think that way or would be willing to offer Jones the control that he seemingly has at The Valley. I can definitely see him being in the betting and touted on the forums but I’d say it’s not likely at all.
Stoke have made an approach for Norwich's first team coach Narcis Pelach. No real managerial experience bar a Spanish lower division side and a couple of caretaker games at Huddersfield.
I think Nathan Jones experience at both Southampton and Stoke gave him a lot of food for thought. He says he spent his time out seriously thinking about his career and football in general. Was definitely interviewed for the Millwall job and it’s suggested eventually knocked back their offer which I assume didn’t give him the overall control he wants and needs. We know he’s very much not a pragmatist in terms of football. I’d think Cardiff fans might be keen or at least want him considered but that doesn’t mean the Cardiff owners think that way or would be willing to offer Jones the control that he seemingly has at The Valley. I can definitely see him being in the betting and touted on the forums but I’d say it’s not likely at all.
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I also think he needs to prove himself away from Luton and show he can be loyal to a project.
Both Mark McGhee and Garry Rowett moved jobs a couple of times , but needed to manage the Spanners to rebuild their reputations. I feel Nathan needs to stay here a while
I think Nathan Jones experience at both Southampton and Stoke gave him a lot of food for thought. He says he spent his time out seriously thinking about his career and football in general. Was definitely interviewed for the Millwall job and it’s suggested eventually knocked back their offer which I assume didn’t give him the overall control he wants and needs. We know he’s very much not a pragmatist in terms of football. I’d think Cardiff fans might be keen or at least want him considered but that doesn’t mean the Cardiff owners think that way or would be willing to offer Jones the control that he seemingly has at The Valley. I can definitely see him being in the betting and touted on the forums but I’d say it’s not likely at all.
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I also think he needs to prove himself away from Luton and show he can be loyal to a project.
Both Mark McGhee and Garry Rowett moved jobs a couple of times , but needed to manage the Spanners to rebuild their reputations. I feel Nathan needs to stay here a while
If the National team come calling I’d see it as potentially something he’d have to consider. He’s very passionate about Wales. Having said that I don’t see his style of management suiting not having day to day involvement with the players. One problem further down the line perhaps.
Stoke have made an approach for Norwich's first team coach Narcis Pelach. No real managerial experience bar a Spanish lower division side and a couple of caretaker games at Huddersfield.
That's a very random managerial approach.
Rumours that @bobmunro offered him the job after bumping into him on a golf trip in Malaga are as yet unconfirmed.
Stoke have made an approach for Norwich's first team coach Narcis Pelach. No real managerial experience bar a Spanish lower division side and a couple of caretaker games at Huddersfield.
That's a very random managerial approach.
Rumours that @bobmunro offered him the job after bumping into him on a golf trip in Malaga are as yet unconfirmed.
He has coached at Huddersfield and Norwich so does know the league, but neither of them offered him the top job.
It does seem that if you have connections to a successful manager that massively helps. He's worked for Corboran, who in turn had worked for Bielsa.
Stoke have made an approach for Norwich's first team coach Narcis Pelach. No real managerial experience bar a Spanish lower division side and a couple of caretaker games at Huddersfield.
That's a very random managerial approach.
Rumours that @bobmunro offered him the job after bumping into him on a golf trip in Malaga are as yet unconfirmed.
I did mention it when I inquired if my 5 feet putt on the last to win the game was a gimme!
I don’t understand Stoke, they have been lurching from one type of manager to another but not really giving them a chance to clear the decks and bring in players to play their way. QPR were doing the same I thought.
Some good managers out of work currently
And yes, whoever said Schumacher will be back at Plymouth when Rooney gets booted is right but Wayne has gained himself a fair bit of grace after that Sunderland result
Mike Williamson leaves MK Dons to take over at Carlisle. An interesting decision, seeing that MKD are on paper a bigger club, maybe he wanted to return up north.
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After being so close to promotion over the last few season when Bolton were so positive at the valley and won, they were a shadow of that form recently in the 2-0 loss at the valley and appeared deflated after recent failures to get promoted.
Ian Evatt's career had been on the rise ever since he started at Barrow. He may well struggle to hold onto his job as once you blame the fans and not own the poor form they are experiencing it can only end in one outcome.
Ever since Bolton won 4-1 at the valley when 'walk about' Adkins was our boss and went for the Jugular at 1-1, I always rated Evatt but football is a results business and lack of goals and a 4 nil home thumping are not good for the CV.
Stoke part company with Steven Schumacher
Snatched away from Clachnacuddin.
Since the longevity of Pulis and Hughes who had 7 and 5 years at the helm, Stoke City have had 6 managers in 6 years since 2018 as well as 3 caretakers in that period.
Lambert, Rowett, Nathan Jones, Michael O'Neil, Alex Neil, and Schumacher have tried to drive Stoke forward but have stalled.
There won't be any shortage of applicants but definitely a hard gig to satisfy the fans and Peter Coates; I wouldn't bet on the next incumbent being a winner, of the not so merry manager go round.
I wonder if FFP has restricted how much they can spend, as their owners are fabulously wealthy. Maybe they need to do a Birmingham, and splash the cash in L1 instead.
Think both Ryan Lowe and the newly available Steven Schumacher would be on Bolton's list too.
Think it might need a championship club to nab Challinor.
Both good shouts, I wouldn't be surprised to see any of the three end up there.
I also think he needs to prove himself away from Luton and show he can be loyal to a project.
Both Mark McGhee and Garry Rowett moved jobs a couple of times , but needed to manage the Spanners to rebuild their reputations. I feel Nathan needs to stay here a while
Rumours that @bobmunro offered him the job after bumping into him on a golf trip in Malaga are as yet unconfirmed.
He has coached at Huddersfield and Norwich so does know the league, but neither of them offered him the top job.
It does seem that if you have connections to a successful manager that massively helps. He's worked for Corboran, who in turn had worked for Bielsa.
I did mention it when I inquired if my 5 feet putt on the last to win the game was a gimme!
Bolton Wanderers keep faith with Ian Evatt but change on way | The Bolton News
I hadn't realised how average Bolton had been in 2024. Good news anyway that a potential promotion rival is struggling.
Some good managers out of work currently
And yes, whoever said Schumacher will be back at Plymouth when Rooney gets booted is right but Wayne has gained himself a fair bit of grace after that Sunderland result
Stoke appoint Narcis Pelach on a 3 year deal
Mike Williamson leaves MK Dons to take over at Carlisle. An interesting decision, seeing that MKD are on paper a bigger club, maybe he wanted to return up north.