Castle Acre Canary 0 Posted January 27, 2009 The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 929 Posted January 27, 2009 Fantastic ! I prefer what we''ve got. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taxing 0 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Making Plans"]Fantastic ! I prefer what we''ve got.[/quote] Me too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete_norw 0 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]The same thing applied to Aidy from what I heared as well,or was it Aidy wanted twice as much money in his back pocket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duffman 0 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]Your rumour kinda falls flat when you realise that he was last manager of QPR............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Castle Acre Canary 0 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Duffman"][quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]Your rumour kinda falls flat when you realise that he was last manager of QPR............[/quote] Good point Duffman. My concern is that it is hardly a ringing endorsement of poor old Gunny if he came after Dowie! Personally of the two I prefer BG anytime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lurd 0 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Castle Acre Canary"][quote user="Duffman"][quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]Your rumour kinda falls flat when you realise that he was last manager of QPR............[/quote] Good point Duffman. My concern is that it is hardly a ringing endorsement of poor old Gunny if he came after Dowie! Personally of the two I prefer BG anytime.[/quote]Except when you consider Dowie actually has some experience in management and Gunn doesn''t.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lurd 0 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Castle Acre Canary"][quote user="Duffman"][quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]Your rumour kinda falls flat when you realise that he was last manager of QPR............[/quote] Good point Duffman. My concern is that it is hardly a ringing endorsement of poor old Gunny if he came after Dowie! Personally of the two I prefer BG anytime.[/quote]Except when you consider Dowie actually has some experience in management and Gunn doesn''t.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lurd 0 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Castle Acre Canary"][quote user="Duffman"][quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]Your rumour kinda falls flat when you realise that he was last manager of QPR............[/quote] Good point Duffman. My concern is that it is hardly a ringing endorsement of poor old Gunny if he came after Dowie! Personally of the two I prefer BG anytime.[/quote]Except when you consider Dowie actually has some experience in management and Gunn doesn''t.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch High aka Inchy.. 402 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Duffman"][quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]Your rumour kinda falls flat when you realise that he was last manager of QPR............[/quote] LOL....If your gonna make up a story, best do your research first.[:P] Made me laugh though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missing in action? 0 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Larry David"][quote user="Castle Acre Canary"][quote user="Duffman"][quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]Your rumour kinda falls flat when you realise that he was last manager of QPR............[/quote] Good point Duffman. My concern is that it is hardly a ringing endorsement of poor old Gunny if he came after Dowie! Personally of the two I prefer BG anytime.[/quote]Except when you consider Dowie actually has some experience in management and Gunn doesn''t..[/quote]theres lots of managers with experience out there,means bugger all success wise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur Whittle 0 Posted January 27, 2009 [quote user="Old Snoorty"][quote user="Making Plans"]Fantastic ! I prefer what we''ve got.[/quote] Me too.[/quote]And me. add to the fact that Dowie was sacked by QPR and not Coventry and you soon realise this thread is a load of bull. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazzathegreat 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Not sure about this one, Dowie, although he has experience a plenty doesn''t really fit the "green and yellow" remit does he? Personally I can''t think he would have had the renewals rolling in, though he might have been able to save us from the drop. Who knows? Personally I am glad this never happened, presuming it was an option in the first place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scot-e-dog 34 Posted January 27, 2009 So, if Dowie was always going to refuse, why agree to be interviewed in the first place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Spector 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Dowie was never offered the job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huddy 0 Posted January 27, 2009 Castle Acre''s Right,i said this under the title ''The Boards Big Panic'' the other day. I was informed of exactly what he''s said, and it wasn''t office gossip either, a very reliable source.http://new.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1554017/ShowPost.aspxI didn''t reveal the names; but i think you can see for yourself that what i said fits in with Castle Acre''s post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duffman 0 Posted January 28, 2009 [quote user="Huddy "]Castle Acre''s Right,i said this under the title ''The Boards Big Panic'' the other day. I was informed of exactly what he''s said, and it wasn''t office gossip either, a very reliable source.http://new.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1554017/ShowPost.aspxI didn''t reveal the names; but i think you can see for yourself that what i said fits in with Castle Acre''s post.[/quote]Erm.....I thought I already made it clear that the OP was talking rubbish so it doesnt fit into anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huddy 0 Posted January 28, 2009 [quote user="Duffman"][quote user="Huddy "]Castle Acre''s Right,i said this under the title ''The Boards Big Panic'' the other day. I was informed of exactly what he''s said, and it wasn''t office gossip either, a very reliable source.http://new.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1554017/ShowPost.aspxI didn''t reveal the names; but i think you can see for yourself that what i said fits in with Castle Acre''s post.[/quote]Erm.....I thought I already made it clear that the OP was talking rubbish so it doesnt fit into anything.[/quote]if you want me to PM you i will, Dowie was offered the job first! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantroederdisaster 0 Posted January 28, 2009 [quote user="Making Plans"]Fantastic ! I prefer what we''ve got.[/quote] Same here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snakepiter 0 Posted January 28, 2009 You are spot on Castle Acre Gunny was third choice ,Dowie and Sutton then Boothroyd and Malky were offered the post but only on a five month contract.My information came from a well informed source who is well conected.Still we are where we are and its up to us to get behind the players and Gunny and try and get out of the mire that Rodent left us with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camuldonum 0 Posted January 28, 2009 Both Malky and Watford say there was no contact at all from Norwich City. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted January 28, 2009 Oh dear lol just shows how information passed on can be wrong. [:S] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted January 28, 2009 [quote user="snakepiter"]You are spot on Castle Acre Gunny was third choice ,Dowie and Sutton then Boothroyd and Malky were offered the post but only on a five month contract.My information came from a well informed source who is well conected.Still we are where we are and its up to us to get behind the players and Gunny and try and get out of the mire that Rodent left us with. [/quote]Obviously not THAT well connected eh? [;)][:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
They need to EARN the right to play us 0 Posted January 28, 2009 [quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]Ah! The pig ignorance of our Essex-wannabee chums! Gives ''em away every time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,598 Posted January 28, 2009 [quote user="Huddy "]Castle Acre''s Right,i said this under the title ''The Boards Big Panic'' the other day. I was informed of exactly what he''s said, and it wasn''t office gossip either, a very reliable source.http://new.pinkun.com/cs/forums/1554017/ShowPost.aspxI didn''t reveal the names; but i think you can see for yourself that what i said fits in with Castle Acre''s post.[/quote]All this suggests is that two people have heard the same gossip - hardly a surprise when you think about this day and age with internet everywhere - but it gives it no more credence than it had before. The known facts do rather point a different direction though, away from people like Dowie. We know that the players were backing Gunn, we have the comments from Munby (reported prior to the Monday, when interviews took place) about ''having yellow and green blood'', we have Gunn sorting his potential back-up team out after the Barnsley game. I would never be so bold to say that the rumour/gossip definitely isn''t true, but unless Dowie/another was offered the post prior to the interviews, it doesn''t really seem to stack up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
braham 0 Posted January 28, 2009 [quote user="Larry David"][quote user="Castle Acre Canary"][quote user="Duffman"][quote user="Castle Acre Canary"]The rumour going round the office at Carrow Road is that Ian Dowie was offered the manager''s job before Gunny . The deal was to the end of the season and Chris Sutton was asked to join the coaching staff. However, Dowie is on gardening leave from Coventry and it would have meant he would have to give up his pay off so he declined. Just great isn''t it?[/quote]Your rumour kinda falls flat when you realise that he was last manager of QPR............[/quote]Â Good point Duffman. My concern is that it is hardly a ringing endorsement of poor old Gunny if he came after Dowie! Personally of the two I prefer BG anytime.[/quote]Except when you consider Dowie actually has some experience in management and Gunn doesn''t..[/quote]Experience of getting the sack mainly! as with most of the so called experienced managers on the shelf. there''s generally a reason their not working! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
er indoors 0 Posted January 28, 2009 Can''t believe this rumour thread''s still going. Here''s a fact - Gunny was told the job was 99.9% his and asked to ready his backroom staff Sunday afternoon and Crook had said yes and was packing his bags by Monday. Whatever else happened was simply a smokescreen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert Ketts Yellow Army 15 Posted January 28, 2009 I''m glad he didn''t get it. He looks and sounds thick and would not fit in with the Norwich way of doing things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites