Caretaker head coach?

[lake district canary 4,823]

So if Smith is sacked, who would take on the caretaker role? We shouldn't rush into a new appointment, unless someone is already lined up, so who could it be? 

[Dr Greenthumb 790]

Probably Neil Adams 

[Peregrine Shorts 538]

this has been coming for so long that our Director of Football should have identified a permanent successor

[Mello Yello 2,571]

5 minutes ago, Dr Greenthumb said:

Probably Neil Adams 

Yup....knows the ropes and what's going on at the club, both on and off the pitch....

[Dr Greenthumb 790]

22 minutes ago, Mello Yello said:

Yup....knows the ropes and what's going on at the club, both on and off the pitch....

Which is the reason not to have him, needs a big revamp, not same old same old

[Capt. Pants 5,005]

4 minutes ago, Dr Greenthumb said:

Which is the reason not to have him, needs a big revamp, not same old same old

It does need a root and branch revamp, but you won't get that from a caretaker.

I expect it to be Neil Adams who at least should be better skilled at getting the players focused.

[Bovril 264]

Autos' have gone. It's a lottery for play-offs, so it really doesn't matter who comes in. I'd personally avoid the care-taker approach, Adams will a few, get the job full-time and then we're back to square one once we solidify a Top-half finish. 

The next appointment is huge. I've yet to see a name that inspires me/that 70%+ of the fans have agreed on. 

[Mello Yello 2,571]

1 hour ago, Dr Greenthumb said:

Which is the reason not to have him, needs a big revamp, not same old same old

But that's the way the club rolls....Isn't it?...We're a soccer success and other Championship Clubs look upon us with envy....Don't they?.... 

[Feedthewolf 5,885]

Neil Adams and Steve Weaver. Weaver has a UEFA Pro Licence and could still keep an eye on the Academy, but Alan Neilson (U23s coach) has been here since 2015 so could surely help to oversee the Academy while Weaver is more focused on the caretaker role.

Either that, or Weaver takes temporary charge of the U23s and Neilson helps out Adams.

[Mello Yello 2,571]

Gotta be Adams, then we can ask and get it from the horses mouth...."What do they actually do in traynun Neeyul?".....

[Midlands Yellow 4,682]

Get Mike Bassett back. 

[alex_ncfc 686]

I wouldn't want a caretaker head coach because there's always the worry he could have the Gunn effect - get a win in their first game and then our meek board decide to instantly give a useless manager the job. 

We should have someone lined up by now, the writing has been on the wall for months. 

[Mello Yello 2,571]

What's Peter Grant up to these days?.....

[City 2nd 193]

2 hours ago, lake district canary said:

So if Smith is sacked, who would take on the caretaker role? We shouldn't rush into a new appointment, unless someone is already lined up, so who could it be? 

The next manager currently works at Swansea, and still owns his house near Conley at wicklewood. In the meantime one suspects  Neil Adams will become caretaker in charge until he moves up to Director of football as one expects Delia and MWJ will sanction. Both are their blue eyed boys.

[Feedthewolf 5,885]

28 minutes ago, alex_ncfc said:

I wouldn't want a caretaker head coach because there's always the worry he could have the Gunn effect - get a win in their first game and then our meek board decide to instantly give a useless manager the job. 

We should have someone lined up by now, the writing has been on the wall for months. 

Even if they did end up giving the job to Neil Adams or whoever 'permanently', once the takeover is complete there's likely to be significant change. I believe this is also a reason why it'd be difficult to line up a manager of sufficient quality, as they'd be concerned about then getting booted out once the new regime is in charge. I think a caretaker role until the end of the season makes most sense in the current situation.

[daly 551]

54 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said:

Neil Adams and Steve Weaver. Weaver has a UEFA Pro Licence and could still keep an eye on the Academy, but Alan Neilson (U23s coach) has been here since 2015 so could surely help to oversee the Academy while Weaver is more focused on the caretaker role.

Either that, or Weaver takes temporary charge of the U23s and Neilson helps out Adams.

I’m prepared to help out as well

The way things are going they could try the job centre tomorrow 

 

 

[norfolkngood 1,174]

Neil Adams i doubt would take on even a caretaker role 

he stepped down from manager for a reason and i doubt he will want to go through that again even for a short time 

[Mason 47 1,921]

40 minutes ago, Feedthewolf said:

Even if they did end up giving the job to Neil Adams or whoever 'permanently', once the takeover is complete there's likely to be significant change. I believe this is also a reason why it'd be difficult to line up a manager of sufficient quality, as they'd be concerned about then getting booted out once the new regime is in charge. I think a caretaker role until the end of the season makes most sense in the current situation.

This is something I think having Attanasio on the board already is designed to mitigate. He doesn't strike me as the sort to bash his way in and rip everything out root-and-branch either.

 

[Nexus_Canary 1,206]

At this stage I am more concerned about the fact Smith still has a job with us 

[KeiranShikari 1,524]

It won't be Adams. Weaver or somebody else within the coaching staff makes far most sense. 

[Budapest Canary 154]

Bryan Gunn anyone?  🧑‍🚒👨‍🚒👨‍🚒

[Clever Farke 75]

Webber should go on a long hike up a mountain and let Adams take over the job he’s been groomed for. He understands the fans better than anyone. There will be no reconciliation until Webber goes.

The new manger would have to come in and put up with the foul stench created by Webber lingering about the place. 

[Dr Greenthumb 790]

3 hours ago, Capt. Pants said:

It does need a root and branch revamp, but you won't get that from a caretaker.

I expect it to be Neil Adams who at least should be better skilled at getting the players focused.

You say that, but we were in a similar position with him when he got sacked

[Dr Greenthumb 790]

2 hours ago, Mello Yello said:

But that's the way the club rolls....Isn't it?...We're a soccer success and other Championship Clubs look upon us with envy....Don't they?.... 

They laugh at us and see the easy pickings when the team sheets named

[Newtopia 573]

The club announcement says Weaver will do it until further notice.

[TeemuVanBasten 3,328]

4 hours ago, Feedthewolf said:

Neil Adams and Steve Weaver. Weaver has a UEFA Pro Licence and could still keep an eye on the Academy, but Alan Neilson (U23s coach) has been here since 2015 so could surely help to oversee the Academy while Weaver is more focused on the caretaker role.

Either that, or Weaver takes temporary charge of the U23s and Neilson helps out Adams.

Alan Neilson was caretaker manager 3 times at Luton, I'd probably opt for him.

EDIT: didn't realise club had already appointed Weaver.

Edited December 27, 2022 by TeemuVanBasten

[baldy09 196]

3 hours ago, Feedthewolf said:

Even if they did end up giving the job to Neil Adams or whoever 'permanently', once the takeover is complete there's likely to be significant change. I believe this is also a reason why it'd be difficult to line up a manager of sufficient quality, as they'd be concerned about then getting booted out once the new regime is in charge. I think a caretaker role until the end of the season makes most sense in the current situation.

I do believe webber stated were at the half point of the season and still got a chance for promotion- so short term caretaker may not be what Webber is after at this point

[Feedthewolf 5,885]

Just now, baldy09 said:

I do believe webber stated were at the half point of the season and still got a chance for promotion- so short term caretaker may not be what Webber is after at this point

Yes, that's a fair point, given the wording of Webber's statement.

[Graham Paddons Beard 2,786]

Steve Weaver and Alan Russell to take charge of training and the ‘upcoming fixtures’. 
 

The outstanding contribution of our set piece coach hasn’t gone unnoticed. 

PS who thinks Todd’s mystery injury may dramatically improve before Friday? 

 

Edited December 27, 2022 by Graham Paddons Beard

[Ulfotto 798]

There are two ways to play it give to an obvious candidate say Parker on a short term basis and basically go all out for promotion this season or you accept the squad needs a total rebuild and you start that project now.

Given the statement put out it is clearly the former.