Tou lose Askou

[Great Balls of Shire]

1 hour ago, MJC said:

Most definitely not.

But certainly our most exciting manager since Mark McGhee first time around and a much more likeable character than McGhee and Alexander who also got us European qualification. And a much better mindset and attitude than longer serving managers who also had success for us like Stuart McCall. He had us going into games against Celtic and Rangers believing we could beat them and lo and behold we record wins against both for the first time in over twenty years. Compare that to the meek, subservient pish we got against those sides under McCall’s management where you had key players like Stephen Craigan admitting that they were ‘scared’ to go to Ibrox etc.

JBA changed our play and our mindset and that was brilliant to see.

Who is the arbiter of the term legend?

Not you or me

Incidentally you said we wouldnt win another game about a month ago, indeed we had to " bookmark" it...what have we to do now with this bookmark?

[Great Balls of Shire]

55 minutes ago, MJC said:

I think it would be a lazy appointment which would be pinning hopes on him being able to continue what JBA has done, but without Jens. 
 

Perhaps I just have PTSD over Malpas replacing Butcher but the assistant being promoted to the main job just gives me the fear.

As I said, the job is a lot more attractive now than it was a year ago. We have had a lot of plaudits as a team and as a club and have Europe next season (on paper at least).

So we advertise it and see who is interested.

Liverpool did it for years and did ok

[robsterwood]

1 hour ago, bobbybingo said:

I'm not suggesting Rogers should get the job, but is there any specific reason why you think he should

Don't want petmatan Brenda Rodgers getting anywhere near job. 

[Prestwickwell]

I’m reasonably convinced we’ll get the next appt right 

will it be as good next season…..probably not 

but I’d rather have a manager move on to better things because we’ve been entertained that watch the usual Scottish pish that’s served up 

Unbelievably good season 

 

 

 

[bobbybingo]

Just now, robsterwood said:

Don't want petmatan Brenda Rodgers getting anywhere near job. 

It's been a helluva day.

[stv]

2 hours ago, bobbybingo said:

I'm not suggesting Rogers should get the job, but is there any specific reason why you think he shouldn't?

Aye i never want to see an ex Celik manager, in charge at Fir Park.

Edited 13 hours ago by stv
Robster beat me to it

[bobbybingo]

12 minutes ago, stv said:

Aye i never want to see an ex Celik manager, in charge at Fir Park.

Max Rogers.

[robsterwood]

Just now, bobbybingo said:

Max Rogers.

Do some people not get sarcasm 😂

[bobbybingo]

10 minutes ago, robsterwood said:

Do some people not get sarcasm 😂

Good one.

[robsterwood]

Think the best thing we can take today ladies and gentlemen is that our boss is not downgrading to green bigots. We regroup and move on. Thanks for input. Now on to better things. 

[star sail]

Digging the thread title. 👍 Groovy play on words. 

I am looking for every small comfort in life this evening.

[purestate]

Jens going does feel a bit inevitable but nevertheless disappointing.  
We’ve lost good players before but I don’t think, in my time, I’ve genuinely felt as empty as today.  
Yes we’ll move on and absolutely we’re in a better place than we were this time last season.  At this moment though it just feels, to me at least, as if it could have been more. 
Best wishes to him and I hope the players don’t feel as deflated as I do at the moment. 

 

[robsterwood]

I'm utterly deflated too. I've learned not to get used to good times as well fan but getting tired of it now as even when we show slight improvement, we are deconstructed and have to rebuild whole philosophy and set up.  Totally deflated. Will probably give site a miss for a while. 

[weeyin]

2 hours ago, robsterwood said:

Think the best thing we can take today ladies and gentlemen is that our boss is not downgrading to green bigots. We regroup and move on. Thanks for input. Now on to better things. 

The best I'm taking is that we have had an amazing season, and the man that helped us to achieve that has left the club and a great position that the Board has a clear intention to build on.

[Stuwell2]

59 minutes ago, robsterwood said:

I'm utterly deflated too. I've learned not to get used to good times as well fan but getting tired of it now as even when we show slight improvement, we are deconstructed and have to rebuild whole philosophy and set up.  Totally deflated. Will probably give site a miss for a while. 

Seriously? Where the laughing emoji showing that you’re joking?

“deconstructed and have to rebuild whole philosophy and set up”

From the chairman’s statement today

"It's no secret that we have got a strategy in place that we will continue to build upon our model, using the same principles, as we enter this new campaign. 

"Managers leaving a club can be a hard pill to swallow, and whilst we appreciate Jens for what he has done here in the last 11 months, we have been continually working on contingencies and learnings to ensure we do not rip up and start again but continue to build and grow.

"There's lots to be excited about. 

"We have over 20 contracted first-team players, European football on the horizon and crowds are 40% up at Fir Park. 

"We will continue working hard behind the scenes and will update supporters in due course. This is the start of a journey, not the end."

[Kmcalpin]

I seem to be a lot more relaxed about JBA's departure than almost everyone else. Last season was thoroughly enjoyable and all credit to him for transforming us on the field. However when I looked at his CV last year, I noticed he had had 7 coaching/managerial jobs in 8 years; the longest lasting about 2 years and 4 months. On that basis, I never expected him to stay very long, and I doubt he'll stay long at Toulouse either, for whatever reason. 

Our board now has a proven long term system in place and I have faith in that. 

   

[Mad Dog]

48 minutes ago, Kmcalpin said:

I seem to be a lot more relaxed about JBA's departure than almost everyone else. Last season was thoroughly enjoyable and all credit to him for transforming us on the field. However when I looked at his CV last year, I noticed he had had 7 coaching/managerial jobs in 8 years; the longest lasting about 2 years and 4 months. On that basis, I never expected him to stay very long, and I doubt he'll stay long at Toulouse either, for whatever reason. 

Our board now has a proven long term system in place and I have faith in that. 

   

I'm relaxed about it too. The fact that the traditional "Who do we want next?" thread hasn't been rolled out yet suggests that most of us feel the same way and trust our new board.

[Spiderpig]

2 minutes ago, Mad Dog said:

I'm relaxed about it too. The fact that the traditional "Who do we want next?" thread hasn't been rolled out yet suggests that most of us feel the same way and trust our new board.

As with Wimmer and Askou the next manager will be someone who we have never heard of, probably no experience of the Scottish game, and in general all the excellent qualities JBA had that gave us such a great season.

[Spit_It_Out]

Yeah have been pretty relaxed about it all it was always on the cards crap sure but it was always going to happen.

This could possibly be the norm for us going forward but if whoever comes in steers to a fantastic season and leaves with making the club better then i am totally 100 percent down with this system.

 

[grizzlyg]

Yup i am relaxed to and also relieved as I feared him going to Sellik.

He has made us such an attractive proposition and there a few sellable assets we can cash in on (well done to board placing min £3 million on Watt).

As said before I expect another unknown and no doubt club already been doing the groundwork.   Also fact Fadinger happily signed extension when he must have known Jens was going makes me think players are fine.

Jens could repay the favour by giving us £10,000,000 for Just! 😁

 

[wellfan]

1 hour ago, Kmcalpin said:

I seem to be a lot more relaxed about JBA's departure than almost everyone else. Last season was thoroughly enjoyable and all credit to him for transforming us on the field. However when I looked at his CV last year, I noticed he had had 7 coaching/managerial jobs in 8 years; the longest lasting about 2 years and 4 months. On that basis, I never expected him to stay very long, and I doubt he'll stay long at Toulouse either, for whatever reason. 

Our board now has a proven long term system in place and I have faith in that. 

   

I’m also relaxed about it, as I saw it coming a while ago. I’ve said my piece on it above anyway, and now I’m just looking forward to the European games.

[wellsince75]

For me there's a mind & heart conflict. Statistically JBA was only ever going to be here for a year but by god it would have been great for a 2nd season. I really fancied our chances of doing well in Europe and even better in the league. 

Tough act to follow and top managers at MFC are a rare bread.  It's not just points, goals conceded, clean sheets,lowest games since 1959 or the expansive football. He brought an attitude of  'we can win every game' - I simply didn't want it to end but it has and time to move forward.

Thankfully Kyrk has his head screwed on and I fully back him and the others to do well.  Suspect we're 80% of the way there already. 

Can only hope we stabilise what we've created in 12 months.  

[joewarkfanclub]

I think the club know exactly what type of manager we are looking for and although we wont be able to replicate Jens, the qualities should look a lot like him.

Forward thinking coach who likes expansive possession based football, can demonstrate a track record of being able to coach his ideas but also has the appropriate personal qualities to make it happen. 

The last part is almost as important as the rest. We need someone with a bit of stature, but who also has the emotional intelligence to motivate and manage players and "gets the club".

Given all of that, Id expect it will be another young-ish and ambitious coach.

If they happen to be Scandinavian, mores the better!

[wellsince75]

16 minutes ago, joewarkfanclub said:

I think the club know exactly what type of manager we are looking for and although we wont be able to replicate Jens, the qualities should look a lot like him.

Forward thinking coach who likes expansive possession based football, can demonstrate a track record of being able to coach his ideas but also has the appropriate personal qualities to make it happen. 

The last part is almost as important as the rest. We need someone with a bit of stature, but who also has the emotional intelligence to motivate and manage players and "gets the club".

Given all of that, Id expect it will be another young-ish and ambitious coach.

If they happen to be Scandinavian, mores the better!

I put your criteria into AI - here's a shortlist of 4, from which Jorgen Vik has potential . 

🟢 Tier 1 — Strong Fit, Most Realistic

Alfred Johansson — Rosenborg BK (Swedish, 35) The profile almost writes itself. A UEFA Pro Licence holder with a sports science degree, Johansson came through the FC Copenhagen academy system before being appointed Rosenborg head coach in December 2023 — the same pathway Jens walked. His preferred system is a 4-3-3 attacking setup, with a focus on developing young talent and innovative tactics. He has just signed a contract extension with Rosenborg through 2028, so there'd be a cost — but for a club heading into Conference League football, that conversation is worth having. Swedish, ambitious, progressive. Exactly the profile. 

Jørgen Vik — Tromsø IL (Norwegian, 35) A local boy from Tromsø, Vik spent four years as assistant at the club before being promoted to head coach in 2024. He currently has Tromsø sitting top of the Eliteserien — a remarkable achievement with a club of limited resources. His contract runs until December 2026, meaning the timing could work perfectly. His record — 20 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses in 35 games — shows someone capable of building something. Less well-travelled than Jens was, but the upward trajectory is very similar.

🟡 Tier 2 — Interesting, Worth Exploring

Sindre Tjelmeland — Molde FK (incoming) (Norwegian, 36) This is the Jens blueprint almost exactly. Tjelmeland was mentored into coaching by Kjetil Knutsen at Åsane, took IK Start through nearly 100 games in the Norwegian second division, then joined IFK Göteborg as assistant before moving to Lech Poznań under Niels Frederiksen. He's described by Lech's sporting director as "one of the most talented Scandinavian coaches of the new generation" — ambitious, tactically sharp, always seeking growth. He's just been appointed Molde head coach starting May 24, so it's immediately off the table — but worth monitoring if that move doesn't bed in quickly. 

Stefan Billborn — IFK Göteborg (Swedish) Currently in his second season at IFK Göteborg in the Allsvenskan. Göteborg are underperforming relative to their stature and Billborn may be looking for a fresh challenge. Less of a name than the others but fits the Scandinavian, possession-minded profile. 

[wellup83]

I've read enough. Anyone with the name Jørgen is good in my book, get him in 😁