dylanisabaddog 5,990 Posted March 7, 2023 Is this a new world record? It beggars belief 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Pete 2,318 Posted March 7, 2023 5 months, was it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hucks6 186 Posted March 7, 2023 Tin pot club and owners Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,159 Posted March 7, 2023 https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/23369603.slaven-bilic-set-sacked-watford-six-months/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,159 Posted March 7, 2023 2 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: Is this a new world record? It beggars belief By new world record do you mean the length of time he lasted as a Watford manager as after all it was 6 months ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,901 Posted March 7, 2023 Chris Wilder next up for the most poisoned chalice in football. Crikey ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,870 Posted March 7, 2023 Just now, TIL 1010 said: By new world record do you mean the length of time he lasted as a Watford manager as after all it was 6 months ? 6 months is probably a longevity record. Still time for two more before May... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,538 Posted March 7, 2023 ....Couldn't help myself..... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,901 Posted March 7, 2023 It's a long shot, but what if he managed to get Watford promoted at Middlesbrough's and / or Sheffield United's expense. Sod that, it is a long shot, seeing as we're on the '88 Train. OTBC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,554 Posted March 7, 2023 They really are a bunch of Looney Tunes at Vicarage Rd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 703 Posted March 7, 2023 16 minutes ago, shefcanary said: Chris Wilder next up for the most poisoned chalice in football. Crikey ... Now confirmed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,710 Posted March 7, 2023 Must be an amazing payout, I’m not really sure what incentive there is to do a good job. Sign up, do your 3-6 months and move on. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,697 Posted March 7, 2023 What lasts longer a Tory Prime Minister or a Watford manager? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don’t be Krul 452 Posted March 7, 2023 Anyone that takes the job need their bumps felt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 941 Posted March 7, 2023 9 minutes ago, Don’t be Krul said: Anyone that takes the job need their bumps felt Well you say that but, agree a min 3 year deal then look forward to a lovely payout when you get sacked after 3-6 months, easy money! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,590 Posted March 7, 2023 10 minutes ago, Don’t be Krul said: Anyone that takes the job need their bumps felt I don’t agree 6 months work probably for £3 - £4 million. That’s a lot of money per hour Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,159 Posted March 7, 2023 Wilder must be running out of money. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,901 Posted March 7, 2023 Just now, TIL 1010 said: Wilder must be running out of money. Well he does like to party, he's just moving house (he won't uproot his family from Sheffield) and I've benefitted in the past! 🙂😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,882 Posted March 7, 2023 14 minutes ago, Don’t be Krul said: Anyone that takes the job need their bumps felt It's must be one of the best jobs in football if money is your motive. It's clear what their model is so you go into it with your eyes (and wallet) open. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,536 Posted March 7, 2023 That time of year? Must only be 2 or 3 Watford Managers until Christmas... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,254 Posted March 7, 2023 Surprised they haven't got Sam Allardyce in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,590 Posted March 7, 2023 1 minute ago, Capt. Pants said: It's must be one of the best jobs in football if money is your motive. It's clear what their model is so you go into it with your eyes (and wallet) open. And not just that, by becoming Watford manager it doesn’t destroy your career even if it goes totally t*** up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,882 Posted March 7, 2023 3 minutes ago, Well b back said: And not just that, by becoming Watford manager it doesn’t destroy your career even if it goes totally t*** up. Dean Smith will be gutted; he could have been sacked by Villa, Norwich and Watford and still have his reputation intact. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 1,147 Posted March 7, 2023 Experts believe in 5 years time you’ll never be more than 2 metres from an ex-Watford manager… (I type this on here every time it happens and believe me the humour has worn thin now…) 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,203 Posted March 7, 2023 It's bonkers, how can the manager have any authority with the players when they know he'll not last the season ? Also anyone who seriously wants a reasonable amount of time to work with is not going to touch the Watford job. They're effectively cutting down the pool of people they are looking at to people who are happy to make a quick buck and move on. You'd be delusional to think you'll be the one who lasts... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 5,756 Posted March 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Mello Yello said: ....Couldn't help myself..... That's not Chris Wilder, that's Ham Saladeyes. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,848 Posted March 7, 2023 Not sure i'd match up Wilder and Watford together. To think of the managers they're got rid of in past few seasons, is bizarre. He'll go prove me wrong now though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,680 Posted March 7, 2023 And all the while, rubbish footballers sit on their contracts (normally more than their coach) and their egos and not giving a toss. I am not saying that it wasn't Bilic's fault but you have to believe with them 8th and five points off the playoffs, and like us, expecting to be one of the top two, Pozzo, who has a big say in the playing side, blames only one person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,680 Posted March 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, Google Bot said: Not sure i'd match up Wilder and Watford together. To think of the managers they're got rid of in past few seasons, is bizarre. He'll go prove me wrong now though. To be honest, they have two of the division's best strikers. Maybe getting them on the ball earlier might help them. I always remember Dalglish asking why would he play about in midfield when he had Shearer and Sutton up front. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
