TIL 1010 5,246 Posted September 3 This time Blackpool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 6,282 Posted September 3 Haha, presumably he's checked the dates of the next England cricket tour or global tournament so he can spend his payoff. Good for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,798 Posted September 3 (edited) He clearly wants some rock and a donkey ride Edited September 3 by cambridgeshire canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 3,086 Posted September 3 Some slate him but he's had a good managerial career over the years. He's done well with teams seen as less than favourable, or fashionable. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,616 Posted September 4 8 hours ago, chicken said: Some slate him but he's had a good managerial career over the years. He's done well with teams seen as less than favourable, or fashionable. Agreed. His record is far better than he's given credit for. He hasn't done very well in recent years though and he's 63 now, so I can't help but feel he's a little past his sell by date. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 973 Posted September 4 10 hours ago, chicken said: Some slate him but he's had a good managerial career over the years. He's done well with teams seen as less than favourable, or fashionable. Took Hull to an FA Cup final didn't he, which is no small feat. Football in the top 1 and a half tiers has definitely bypassed him though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 5,246 Posted September 4 By all accounts 13 managerial jobs so he must be giving Warnock a run for his money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,572 Posted September 4 Don't mind Brucie....he's a decent bloke....Wonder if he'll improve the fortunes of the Tangerines....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 3,086 Posted September 4 4 hours ago, TIL 1010 said: By all accounts 13 managerial jobs so he must be giving Warnock a run for his money. In 25+yrs though right? Averaging 2yrs at a club. Not bad considering how many top flight clubs that may have involved... In fact, he managed four teams from 1998-2001, Sheffield United, Huddersfield, Wigan and Crystal Palace. Then he had 6 years at Birmingham. I'm not sure there are many managers that have short resumes. Farke has been head coach of 3 teams since he left us in 2021 for example... and it was late 2021. Not sure how often you'll see managers be in one post more than 2-3 seasons, much the same as players really. Either they outgrow the club they are at, doing so well they are approached/poached by a 'better placed' club, or they aren't delivering what's needed and are moved on. Sometimes you get that sweet spot of a perfect fit where teams above don't see enough to take a punt and they are too good to be allowed to leave or to want to gamble moving elsewhere. I think that was the beauty of the Lambert side, how many players knew they had it good with us so fought so hard for the club. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,955 Posted September 4 1 hour ago, chicken said: Not sure how often you'll see managers be in one post more than 2-3 seasons, much the same as players really. The latest analysis says: The average tenure for a top flight manager currently stands at two years and four days, but back in 2012, managers tended to last for nearly four years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CANARYKING 708 Posted September 5 Must have made a packet with al the pay offs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,596 Posted September 5 1 hour ago, CANARYKING said: Must have made a packet with al the pay offs. Exactly. Seems weird that a 63 year old multi-millionnaire with more clubs than Arnold Palmer would want to take on a League One outfit. Maybe the golf course has lost it's attraction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 3,086 Posted September 5 3 hours ago, ......and Smith must score. said: Exactly. Seems weird that a 63 year old multi-millionnaire with more clubs than Arnold Palmer would want to take on a League One outfit. Maybe the golf course has lost it's attraction. 26years... talk about over egging it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleyellowbirdie 3,138 Posted September 5 3 hours ago, ......and Smith must score. said: Exactly. Seems weird that a 63 year old multi-millionnaire with more clubs than Arnold Palmer would want to take on a League One outfit. Maybe the golf course has lost it's attraction. I think a lot of managers just love managing and he's probably far enough along the line that a perceived drop in status doesn't bother him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
