Devils Advocate. 0 Posted November 15, 2009 I have asked this question on another thread but no one answered so here goes, If George Burley loses his job as Scotland boss would Paul Lambert be a viable candidate to take over? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Yellow And Green Boy 0 Posted November 15, 2009 no.......simples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canaryjock 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Unlikely.http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/scotland-specials/next-permanent-managerCurrent favourites are Walter Smith and Craig Levein. My money''s on the latter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forever Norwich 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Daren ferguson will take it ! [;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,423 Posted November 15, 2009 Are the two favourites not previous failed Scotland managers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canaryjock 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Craig Brown got us to Euro 96 & WC 98. Walter Smith took us from the embarrassment of the Berti Vogts era and made us decent again.If that''s your definition of failures, I''d love to see a success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dronny Canary 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Judging by recent performances the Scotland job looks like a real "poisoned chalice". I suspect that Lambert is smart enough not to go for it so early in his managerial career. He''d be on a hiding to nothing. From his point of view it would make more sense to build up his reputation by being successful with us and then eventually on to other things. He''s still young in management terms and if he wanted the Scotland job badly enough there are bound to be plenty of other opportunities in the future. The most important thing from our point of view is that the club shows that it will do everything it can to support him to be successful with us - and that''s where problems might occur in the medium to longer term I suspect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete_norw 0 Posted November 15, 2009 [quote user="John Morlar"]I have asked this question on another thread but no one answered so here goes, If George Burley loses his job as Scotland boss would Paul Lambert be a viable candidate to take over?[/quote] No wonder you had no replys, apart from Lambert being young and Learning the job so to speak I think there are at least 6 or 7 that would get the job before him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings of a Sparrow 1,423 Posted November 15, 2009 Craig Brown "resigned in 2001 having failed to take Scotland to Euro 2000 and World Cup 2002"Walter Smith "Despite a revival of fortunes under Smith, hopes of reaching the 2006 World Cup were dashed after an unexpected defeat against Belarus"There is much to be said for failure. It is much more interesting than success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In Dubious Battle 0 Posted November 15, 2009 [quote user="Wings of a sparrow"]Craig Brown "resigned in 2001 having failed to take Scotland to Euro 2000 and World Cup 2002"Walter Smith "Despite a revival of fortunes under Smith, hopes of reaching the 2006 World Cup were dashed after an unexpected defeat against Belarus"There is much to be said for failure. It is much more interesting than success. [/quote]Without meaning any disrespect to Scotland, if you look at the players they have had available for the last 10 years you will see why they have failed to qualify for any major tournaments. It would take a miracle worker to get any of the other home nations to qualify for a world cup at the moment, unless a new generation of stars suddenly appears. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bump 0 Posted November 15, 2009 Paul Lambert is 27/1, Jim Duffy is 32/1.I think that says something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted November 15, 2009 [quote user="Say Hello To The Angels"]Without meaning any disrespect to Scotland, if you look at the players they have had available for the last 10 years you will see why they have failed to qualify for any major tournaments. [/quote]so what was englands Excuse at the euro''s ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crafty Canary 497 Posted November 15, 2009 Why would he want to take a step down in status? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In Dubious Battle 0 Posted November 15, 2009 [quote user="jas the barclay king"][quote user="Say Hello To The Angels"]Without meaning any disrespect to Scotland, if you look at the players they have had available for the last 10 years you will see why they have failed to qualify for any major tournaments. [/quote]so what was englands Excuse at the euro''s ?[/quote]STEVE MCLAREN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul moy 235 Posted November 15, 2009 [quote user="Say Hello To The Angels"][quote user="jas the barclay king"][quote user="Say Hello To The Angels"]Without meaning any disrespect to Scotland, if you look at the players they have had available for the last 10 years you will see why they have failed to qualify for any major tournaments. [/quote]so what was englands Excuse at the euro''s ?[/quote]STEVE MCLAREN[/quote]Steve McLaren and the premature dumping of Beckham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In Dubious Battle 0 Posted November 15, 2009 And the premature promotion of Scott Carson.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barclayend66 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Billy Davis will be on the shortlist - thats my opinion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Jedi 0 Posted November 16, 2009 "Steve McLaren and the premature dumping of Beckham"No... just Schteve McClown!Us not qualifying for the Euros was the best thing that happened to England in the entire time I can remember - said that at the time. Even then, I didn''t realise we''d be so lucky to get the best manager in the world next to Old Red Face. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkchance1 0 Posted November 16, 2009 I think Scotland will try and get Souness in, or even Dalglish, they look like they need a real figurehead at the top to inspire the nation back into creating good players. A clever choice in my opinion would be Roy Hodgson who made Switzerland and Finland punch well above their weight at international level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wizard 0 Posted November 16, 2009 I''d let Bryan Gunn have a go![;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Butler 0 Posted November 16, 2009 [quote user="First Wizard"]I''d let Bryan Gunn have a go![;)][/quote]His daughter is already typing the application form.Will go with his ,how many caps?He has all the credentials that a Scottish manager needs![:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gingerpele 0 Posted November 16, 2009 WHY is Jim Duffy on that list? Bryan gunn isn''t....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GinjaCanary 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Do you reckon'' our Suffolk neighbours would have him back if things don''t work out with Keane ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missing in action? 0 Posted November 16, 2009 [quote user="GinjaCanary"]Do you reckon'' our Suffolk neighbours would have him back if things don''t work out with Keane ??[/quote]tbh i thought the way they treated him was dreadful. he was doing a great job and they shat on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Camuldonum 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Burley gone. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8361602.stm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeAreYellows49 0 Posted November 16, 2009 [quote user="GinjaCanary"]Do you reckon'' our Suffolk neighbours would have him back if things don''t work out with Keane ??[/quote]Who cares Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lappinitup 629 Posted November 16, 2009 [quote user="The Butler"][quote user="First Wizard"]I''d let Bryan Gunn have a go![;)][/quote]His daughter is already typing the application form.Will go with his ,how many caps?He has all the credentials that a Scottish manager needs![:D][/quote]Let''s e-mail Doomy! [:D] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devils Advocate. 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Given the number of Scottish pundits telling the world how to play football, how come the National side has such difficulty in picking a good manager ? Surely out of Pat Nevin, Andy Gray, Alan Brazil, Alan Hansen and Kenny Daglish one of them could put his magic into practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am a Banana 0 Posted November 16, 2009 darren ferguson!!![;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites