fatcalf Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 So after that shambles today and the fact that if the papers are reporting it correctly, we are now down to a shortlist of McCall or Sutton - or even Hartson FFS!!!Could people look at the bigger picture and consider the option of at least putting McGhee back in charge til the end of the season and give JB time to consider bigger and better options? Next few weeks could either see us still challenging for Europe or more likely dropping out the top six and seeing the sheep catch us up!! Sensible and cohesive thoughts please...... FATCALF Is that sensible and cohesive enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperCC Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 FATCALFIs that sensible and cohesive enough? You implying that you may not be in 100% agreement with my jolly proposal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welldaft Mk1 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 As far as we know no-one has actually been offered the job yet. Was Sbragia offered the job and said no or did he rule himself out after an interview or two. Again has McDonald been offered the job and turned it down. Is it even him that Scott Burns is referring too? One thing is for sure, whetever anyone says the candidates that we are considering probably are of a level that MFC would and could be the biggest if not the best job they could get right now IMHO. Do you think we will see Sbragia managing Aston Villa or Newcastle any time soon? It is no secret that we are not awash with cash, nor are we a particularly well supported club, at least in terms of numbers. There should be little or no surprises for any managerial candidate. That said anyone who watched the game yesterday may be put off, but they should also know we have competed in Europe for past 3 seasons and actually have a half decent squad that if we get the right manager ought to finish in the top 6 this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 This turning out like when the club were trying to find a sponsor. Plenty of chasing, and an end product out of desperation.The only desperation I can see is from the posters on here. A few Twitter 'exclusives' from the Daily (Yesterday's news the day after tomorrow) Express is hardly worthy of anything but healthy skepticism. I haven't seen any fact based stories of people being offered the job only to knock it back. All I have read is unsourced stories of people of have decided they are no longer interested. I'd rather we took a few more days to decide than rush into a Malpas situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForthThistle Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Henrik Larsson... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 what about him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastStandWellFan Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Today's Herald reports that Neil McDonald has withdrawn his interest. Doesnt think this is the right move for him. Strike 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modernist Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Here's what the record is saying. Clicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modernist Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 The Herald story. Clicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siebsbarmyarmy Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 If he not 100% committed to this job then I don't want him! He does sound like a decent candidate mind you but if the committment isn't there then move onto another target me thinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modernist Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 And the Express. Clicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taff Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 STV Motherwell delay appointing new boss as Neil McDonald stalls over move Dec 28 2010 Craig Swan MOTHERWELL target Neil McDonald has admitted he is ready to step back up into a top role in management. But a proposed move to Fir Park hung in the balance late last night as the 45-year-old had second thoughts over a switch to the SPL. McDonald emerged as one of the major candidates for the Motherwell job after being axed as assistant at Blackburn Rovers by new Indian owners Venkys. The Geordie had worked as Sam Allardyce's right-hand man at both Ewood Park and Bolton Wanderers but insists he is ready to step out of the shadows again and take on a manager's post in his own right. McDonald has experience in the hot seat having taken charge of Carlisle United and Swedish outfit Ostersunds before returning to join Allardyce in Lancashire. He has an extensive list of contacts throughout the game in England which makes him a promising choice for the Steelmen and he insists he wants an instant return to the game . But, after a long day of thinking at his home in England, no agreement had been reached and McDonald is understood to be reconsidering any move to the SPL. Earlier in the day, he was cagey over the move when he said: "I've been a manager before and I liked it. I also liked being a No.2 so we'll see what it is in store. "I felt I did well as a manager, a reasonable job anyway, so we'll just see what is around the corner. "Management is something that would interest me, without a shadow of a doubt. "However, you'll have to speak to Motherwell vice-chairman Derek Weir about anything else." The Fir Park club are close to an announcement and could have their new gaffer in place for tomorrow night's trip to face Celtic at Parkhead. McDonald was in the stand for the home game against Rangers on Boxing Day and when asked if he was interested in taking over from Craig Brown said: "I wouldn't have come to the game otherwise." He added: "I am not going to deny that I was at the Motherwell-Rangers match. I like going up to watch Scottish games and have been to several of the Fir Park club's games watching Nick Blackman. "It's not as if I don't go and watch matches." However, nothing has been signed and sealed and the deliberations are continuing for the Lanarkshire outfit. Ex-Old Firm stars Stuart McCall, Chris Sutton, Alan Stubbs and John Hartson have all been linked with the position along with former Doncaster Rovers, Darlington and Oldham boss Dave Penney. And Motherwell have other irons in the fire as they seek a successor to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Don't know Dave Penney at all but having checked his track record it seems mixed at best - nothing to write home about and nothing there to suggest why he should be a front runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweed Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 18 months ago we were looking at appointing Boothroyd, Sanchez and someone else incredibly credible when we appointed Gannon and today we seem to be scraping the bottom of the barrel to find someone remotely interested. You have to wonder what has changed at Motherwell in these 18 months that we are now no longer appealing at all. I know Boyle likes to surprise us with appointments and think to the left field but there is a time coming when certainty is required and a willing and competent but not too special manager is required because at the moment we are bumbling from defeat to defeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwellhighland Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 40 applicants sounds like it was appealing to me. He's probably no longer interested after seeing the shite on display on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 We seem to be searching too far to the left at the moment. I'm not sure how much we can read into the fact that there were 40 applicants. Many would just be supplying their CV before having a serious look at the job. I still can't fathom why someone like Derek Adams hasn't been approached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 I suspect that we're casting our net just a bit too high. You have to wonder though how much the 2 "candidates, who have allegedly knocked us back so far" know about football in the real world. They both have recent EPL experience and that is the world they know and are familiar with. Its not representative of Britsh football as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 I still can't fathom why someone like Derek Adams hasn't been approached. In a word compensation. He would have been a shoe in for the job if he hadn’t signed a contract with Hibs. We have NO money to pay another team for our new manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themighty Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 CALM DOWN! I know it can be depressing reading news stories about managers rejecting us but depending on what paper you read neither he nor Sbragia has turned us down. You need to be formally offered to turn it down. Candidates are no use to us if they do not accept Motherwell FC warts and all. Unfortunately, the papers always manage to put a negative spin on things and I'm sure the board would rather that if they weren't interested they just kept their mouths shut. KMcaplin I think you may have a point about someone who can manage in the real world. Maybe we are too real for these latest two names. No doubt some of you will have already done this but the stats below are quite interesting. Of those mentioned Dave Penny for me. As others have posted there are a few interesting articles out there on him. Seems to be good in the transfer market, plays attacking football and backs youth players (apprently not the best tactically but hey you can't have everything). Craig_Brown_(footballer) Neil_McDonald#Managerial_stats Ricky_Sbragia#Coaching_and_managerial_career Stuart_McCall#Managerial_statistics Chris_Sutton#Managerial Dave_Penney#Managerial_career I would rather we took another couple of weeks, if that is what is needed, than appoint someone out of panic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 In a word compensation. He would have been a shoe in for the job if he hadn't signed a contract with Hibs. We have NO money to pay another team for our new manager. I believe he can walk away for buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakes Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 I hope he walks in the other direction then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East_Stand_Al Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 At the moment buttons is still probably more than we have, unless of course we put out a call to arms for any leftover chocolate buttons from the selection boxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Diggle Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 The only man that fits the bill is Gannon Pity as a club we don't have the balls to execute on the plans and move the club forward. too many fabrications and non truths and too many didn't like it up them - it's a shame that they won. The club have gone backwards under Brown in real terms (chasing results for results sake) Bring back Gannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 I believe he can walk away for buttons. Sounds interesting, I wonder how much would compensation Hibs would require? If it’s five figures I think we can forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underboyleheating Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Bring back Gannon As much as I liked Gannon, it will never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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