well_said Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 6 hours ago, El Grew said: Looking at this guy’s record we’d be better off with Arthur Lowe!! Dont panic . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Well-Made Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Looks like he was also linked with Northampton and Tranmere jobs but didn't get either. After Wimmer and Jens it feels an under whelming appointment if true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted June 13 Author Report Share Posted June 13 7 hours ago, texanwellfan said: While a manager may have the right idea and approach to how football should be played, they also need the ability to coach the players to be able to play that’s style. Apparently that was a skill that JBA had in that he could clearly Communicate his ideas to the players and have them execute on the field. Spot on. The ability to coach the right type of footie is not enough in itself. A good manager will also have to communicate effectively and lastly, but by no means least, be a very good man manager. JBA had all 3 qualities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted June 13 Author Report Share Posted June 13 Will we see an announcement today? If not, then it'll be Monday at the earliest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainier Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Hoping we are not pursuing Lowe. Locally to me, fans at Preston ended up detesting him and his negative tactics. As for Wigan I quote "By far and away the worst and most disgracefully arrogant manager in my lifetime which is saying a lot." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Balls of Shire Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 1 hour ago, brainier said: Hoping we are not pursuing Lowe. Locally to me, fans at Preston ended up detesting him and his negative tactics. As for Wigan I quote "By far and away the worst and most disgracefully arrogant manager in my lifetime which is saying a lot." The board are switched on and will be carrying out due diligence so maybe because of the absence of any other rumours , it's getting some traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spit_It_Out Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 After Lowe's Wigan stint his stock has fallen greatly and when you read into his time at the club where he went back to back games with around 20 percent ball possession then i dont think he would fit into the data unless its very very flawed lol. Plus he comes across as a bit of a Kettlewell type very unlikeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennyc Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 Lowe appears to have started his Managerial career successfully but as he moved up the ladder his performance tailed off and issues arose with players, style of play and fan relationships. No doubt he talks a good game and would come across well at interview. Sounds familiar. Not for me as I think it would be a huge step backwards from what we so much enjoyed last season. I get we may not unearth a new Askou but the least we should strive for is a progressive manager who believes in similar principles to JBA. Time for the Board to back up their earlier assurances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 3 hours ago, Great Balls of Shire said: The board are switched on and will be carrying out due diligence so maybe because of the absence of any other rumours , it's getting some traction. Red Herring big time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 If the new managers name appears on any rumours prior to his appointment, I'll eat my left testicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santheman Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 3 hours ago, AllyMax said: If the new managers name appears on any rumours prior to his appointment, I'll eat my left testicle. And Ill eat your right one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlyg Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 37 minutes ago, santheman said: And Ill eat your right one. Stop talking bollock! 🤣🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stv Posted June 13 Report Share Posted June 13 8 hours ago, AllyMax said: If the new managers name appears on any rumours prior to his appointment, I'll eat my left testicle. Get the fork and knife out then the new manager is a Chinaman ... Wan Hung Low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 17 hours ago, santheman said: And Ill eat your right one. You want fries with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 Heard from an Arbroath fan in Antalya airport last night that we're apparently in discussions with Dunfermline over Neil Lennon... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Bezzer! Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 On 6/4/2026 at 9:22 AM, robsterwood said: Who are the 6 much bigger teams? I count 2 much bigger teams and 3 with bigger budgets but not massively bigger. You know who they are. Last season Hearts spent over £4m on transfers. Hibs spent £3.5m on transfers. Aberdeen spent £2m on transfers. So in the transfer market these teams are outspending us massively, somewhere between 8 - 15 times. And that's not including wages and bonuses. Even after one of our best seasons in decades, a very mediocre and moribund Dundee United are still generating about 20% more than we do off gate receipts and season tickets and that's not even including their European attendances and monies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted June 14 Author Report Share Posted June 14 2 minutes ago, Ya Bezzer! said: Even after one of our best seasons in decades, a very mediocre and moribund Dundee United are still generating about 20% more than we do off gate receipts and season tickets and that's not even including their European attendances and monies. I'd guess their turnover is about 20% higher than ours but they're massively in debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuwell2 Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 On 6/13/2026 at 8:30 AM, brainier said: Hoping we are not pursuing Lowe. Locally to me, fans at Preston ended up detesting him and his negative tactics. As for Wigan I quote "By far and away the worst and most disgracefully arrogant manager in my lifetime which is saying a lot." Obviously the guys never met Kettlewell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Grew Posted June 14 Report Share Posted June 14 On 6/13/2026 at 1:34 PM, AllyMax said: If the new managers name appears on any rumours prior to his appointment, I'll eat my left testicle. Ugh, that sounds painful.😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted June 15 Author Report Share Posted June 15 Presumably we can expect an announcement before pre season training starts? 100% speculation on my part but I'm beginning to suspect a late hitch or delay. Maybe down to contract negotiations or work permits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellup83 Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 On 6/13/2026 at 8:30 AM, brainier said: most disgracefully arrogant manager in my lifetime Gannon the cannon "hold my beer" 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderpig Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 1 hour ago, Kmcalpin said: Presumably we can expect an announcement before pre season training starts? 100% speculation on my part but I'm beginning to suspect a late hitch or delay. Maybe down to contract negotiations or work permits? You might be right Dave, i think if we had a target in mind and the deal suitable to all parties had been done etc then for me the club would have announced it, so there may well be issues. The Euro draw is in two days, we know nothing about any potential new players coming in or current players leaving, the competitive games start in just over a month from now, so i hope we will be ready in time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/2066538700574527563 Gonçalo Feio being linked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelvinBragg Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 12 minutes ago, unknown said: https://x.com/JacobsBen/status/2066538700574527563 Gonçalo Feio being linked Not a chance. We haven't given a nutter the keys to the car since Jim Gannon... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistandshout1983 Posted June 15 Report Share Posted June 15 16 minutes ago, MelvinBragg said: Not a chance. We haven't given a nutter the keys to the car since Jim Gannon... Just read about him on Wikipedia. Know nothing about him to be fair but not too impressive reading I will believe it when I see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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