Candidates for the CCFC post. (6 Viewers)

[steve82]

I've looked through a list of potential names and a few names I'd consider with the aim of ideally survival or worst case to rebuild the club on the playing side with league 2 in mind.

Russel Slade, no relegation on his cv....I've said enough about him.. has to be the top pick! He's my vote should he want the job of course....

Paul Tisdale, been at Exeter City since 2006, 2nd longest serving manager behind Arsene Wenger. Done wonders on a shoestring year after year, relying on free's and loans. Compensation required tho, and would he want to leave Exeter for this mammoth task

Gary Johnson, currently at Cheltenham. Been around and enjoyed plenty of success at Yeovil, Bristol city and more recently Cheltenham tho. Compensation required again.

David Flitcroft, recently sacked by Bury. But did save them and also get them promoted. Available, so a cheap option.

John Coleman. Mr Accrington stanly, experienced, works to a tight budget and achieved minor success reaching playoffs. Compensation required, tho likely minimal.

Ronnie Moore, been around donkeys years, seen and done most of it. Enjoyed success with Rotherham with back to back promotions, Free and available currently.

• A few names that could also be branded that are out of work ...
Kevin Blackwell
Micky Mellon
Sean O'Driscoll
Gary Caldwell
Alex Rae
Paul Dicov
Peter Taylor

• Ex CCFC players/managers that won't cut it...
Micky Adams
John Eustace
Sam Ricketts
Steve Ogrizovic
Colin Cameron
Stuart Pearce

• I fear we could end up with.....
Dave Hockaday
A foreign manager never tried in English football.

• Who I doubt would even entertain us..
Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink (as we no)
Steve Cottrell
Dean Saunders
Alan Stubbs
Nigel Pearson
Dougie Freedman
Brian McDermott
Nigel Adkins
Mark Robins

 

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[Nick]

Think you aren't far off

Didn't somebody also mention o Driscoll last time?

Can't see tisdale leaving stability of all those years though.

 

[steve82]

Think you aren't far off

Didn't somebody also mention o Driscoll last time?

Can't see tisdale leaving stability of all those years though.

He gets touted about for most jobs at this level dont he. I believe Walsall fans hated him and his style... he lost the dressing room in 16 games. In a poll 75% fans wanted him gone. Steer clear...

 

[Paxman II]

Nigel Adkins with unfinished business. Intelligent and astute, has form in the lower leagues and promotions. Made the top flight with Southampton only to be cut loose.
Lost Sheff Utd job due to impatience and would have succeeded in my opinion.
A bit more personality than TM and good with media. Being a physio himself I'm sure as with Southampton his teams hardly ever had injuries? Being able to play consistent teams is a key ingredient to winning. Probably my favourite pick tbh and I think he would take the job if offered.

 

[no_loyalty]

Under the current regime my first choice would be Russell Slade, failing that Nigel Adkins. If Sisu sell then I would go for Pearson

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Can't see tisdale leaving stability of all those years though.

Well... it's maybe time for him to leave Exeter.

But given he likes long term and building, doubt we'd be his preferred choice

I saw Adams mentioned btw, and I'd have him back. His managerial record's chequered, but he seems to thrive most when a club's plunged into chaos (think Leicester, and Brighton... and us for that matter!)

 

[fernandopartridge]

Adkins had a decent spell at Scunny but I don't think he built their team. At Southampton he had a budget many multiples of CCFC's.

 

[ecky]

It doesn't matter who we get they'll still fail under sisu
Look at our managerial roundabout?

 

[hill83]

Oggy

 

[steve82]

Nigel Adkins is a good candidate, as we know enjoyed success with Southampton and made Scunthorpe a league one / championship yoyo club in his time. Sheffield united are also known not to allow time for the project to be build so that ended.

Would he come to us, I doubt it in its current state on and off the pitch. I think he holds himself a bit higher than our situation and hold out for a better club to build once again.

 

[bringbackrattles]

While we're in trouble on and off the pitch I can't see any decent manager coming here. Too much baggage and stress !

 

[steve82]

While we're in trouble on and off the pitch I can't see any decent manager coming here. Too much baggage and stress !

I understand what your saying but maybe it's not a "decent" manager we need this time around. Maybe it's time to look further down the league, we need a man who's not afraid to look towards league 2 players and league 1, players who will be available in the summer for free. That's where we're shopping.
The better the manager they tend to look for championship players like TM tried. We don't have the appeal or budget to entice them players now so end up with frail kids, pampered from academy's.
Why not look to the hardened men who've played the game, and now playing for a league one/two club, they may just up there game playing for a club who were a top club in there youth. Being part of a new resurgence..... it's gotta start with a experienced lower league manager. Not the usual names branded around.

 

[martcov]

Any manager who comes to us without new investment or ownership, is not the person to get us out of this league in the right direction.

A professional manager must know that we have no chance of getting anywhere with declining attendances, no investment and a toxic relationship with our own fans and city.

We need someone who demands more investment, more bridge building with fans and - yes - CCC and the wider public including sponsors, or he's not taking the job. If SISU accepts that stance, then ok, but otherwise any decent manager will/should walk.

 

[bringbackrattles]

All managers like players are a gamble albeit experienced or just starting out. We've had the lot and look where we are !

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

I've looked through a list of potential names and a few names I'd consider with the aim of ideally survival or worst case to rebuild the club on the playing side with league 2 in mind.

Russel Slade, no relegation on his cv....I've said enough about him.. has to be the top pick! He's my vote should he want the job of course....

Paul Tisdale, been at Exeter City since 2006, 2nd longest serving manager behind Arsene Wenger. Done wonders on a shoestring year after year, relying on free's and loans. Compensation required tho, and would he want to leave Exeter for this mammoth task

Gary Johnson, currently at Cheltenham. Been around and enjoyed plenty of success at Yeovil, Bristol city and more recently Cheltenham tho. Compensation required again.

David Flitcroft, recently sacked by Bury. But did save them and also get them promoted. Available, so a cheap option.

John Coleman. Mr Accrington stanly, experienced, works to a tight budget and achieved minor success reaching playoffs. Compensation required, tho likely minimal.

Ronnie Moore, been around donkeys years, seen and done most of it. Enjoyed success with Rotherham with back to back promotions, Free and available currently.

• A few names that could also be branded that are out of work ...
Kevin Blackwell
Micky Mellon
Sean O'Driscoll
Gary Caldwell
Alex Rae
Paul Dicov
Peter Taylor

• Ex CCFC players/managers that won't cut it...
Micky Adams
John Eustace
Sam Ricketts
Steve Ogrizovic
Colin Cameron
Stuart Pearce

• I fear we could end up with.....
Dave Hockaday
A foreign manager never tried in English football.

• Who I doubt would even entertain us..
Jimmy Floyd Hasslebaink (as we no)
Steve Cottrell
Dean Saunders
Alan Stubbs
Nigel Pearson
Dougie Freedman
Brian McDermott
Nigel Adkins
Mark Robins

Micky Adams took CCFC to our best finish in nearly 40 years. 8th in the Championship.

 

[steve82]

Any manager who comes to us without new investment or ownership, is not the person to get us out of this league in the right direction.

A professional manager must know that we have no chance of getting anywhere with declining attendances, no investment and a toxic relationship with our own fans and city.

We need someone who demands more investment, more bridge building with fans and - yes - CCC and the wider public including sponsors, or he's not taking the job. If SISU accepts that stance, then ok, but otherwise any decent manager will/should walk.

I think your wrong on a few points...
A manager could come in and without investment and get us out the league. The right manager/right core of players with the rub of the green in loans could well do it.

The key is getting that manager who's used to working in those conditions !! That appointment is key.

Over the last few days and months before Burton have been quite a example on here, they didn't spend to get out of league 2 or league one in there promotion seasons.

Many clubs now operate on frees and loans, were now just one of those clubs. The sad fact is tho this season we paid two fees for players, just a shame it likely came out of the pot for the budget overall. That's where you need that right appointment, make the best of the free's!!

We seen early last season that when things are good sisu are forgotten, the football that should be talked about is that... it can be achieved.

I do agree that many bridges need building and ultimately sisu need to f*@k off!!
Let us rebuild as a supporter owned club and become appealing to investors again on a sounder footing.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Micky Adams took CCFC to our best finish in nearly 40 years. 8th in the Championship.

How could it be? We finished 7th in the late 80s in the top flight. In essence any top flight finish is better than what Adams achieved but yes, it was the highest finish for some years in any league.

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

How could it be? We finished 7th in the late 80s in the top flight. In essence any top flight finish is better than what Adams achieved but yes, it was the highest finish for some years in any league.

That 8th was achieved with quite a lowly points total IIRC......I believe we've got more points since?

I never liked Adams.....always seemed totally up himself.

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

How could it be? We finished 7th in the late 80s in the top flight. In essence any top flight finish is better than what Adams achieved but yes, it was the highest finish for some years in any league.

Isn't that what I said? nearly 40 years.

 

[steve82]

Micky Adams took CCFC to our best finish in nearly 40 years. 8th in the Championship.

How could it be? We finished 7th in the late 80s in the top flight. In essence any top flight finish is better than what Adams achieved but yes, it was the highest finish for some years in any league.

Reason I'd listed micky Adams on the avoid list was I think the light went out in him at port vale, looked like he'd lost the love of it after administration and constant rebuilding... loss of form.
If he's found the love and passion again then I'd be tempted to consider him as he's proven time and time again tho could not save tranmere.
He brought Dennis wise here if I recall?

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

I just checked and we gained more points the season we collapsed in the run-in under Roland, more under Mowbray & more under Pressley (+10).....

.....so that 8th wasn't THAT good.......still 8th though.

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

I just checked and we gained more points the season we collapsed in the run-in under Roland, more under Mowbray & more under Pressley (+10).....

.....so that 8th wasn't THAT good.......still 8th though.

It's the position that counts, Mowbray and Pressley teams played far worse opposition than the Championship finish team. BTW more teams in L1 = more points

 

[steve82]

It's the position that counts, Mowbray and Pressley teams played far worse opposition than the Championship finish team. BTW more teams in L1 = more points

Not splitting hairs but there is 24 teams in championship and league one.

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

Not splitting hairs but there is 24 teams in championship and league one.

Blonde moment mate, thinking Prem for some reason, you're right, apologies lol.

 

[jimmyhillsfanclub]

It's the position that counts, Mowbray and Pressley teams played far worse opposition than the Championship finish team. BTW more teams in L1 = more points

Depends on your viewpoint I guess......to me, the position only really counts if its top 6 or bottom 4......all positions in between are just shades of Meh......

More points usually means more wins and/or goals.....Adams 8th was 12 points off the play-offs...
Rolands "failure" was only 9 off.....I enjoyed Rolands season more enguin:

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I'm not saying Adkins wouldn't be a good choice, but he's just a c**t.

Remember the whole 'little Scunthorpe' meltdown. Embarrassing.

 

[skybluebeduff]

Name one manager who has succeeded since leaving CCFC, apart from Coleman...

We are a C.V killing club whist they remain here.

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

Name one manager who has succeeded since leaving CCFC, apart from Coleman...

We are a C.V killing club whist they remain here.

The spine of the Welsh squad was already put in place by Gary Speed, but yes, Coleman tweaked it and made them into a accomplished side.

 

[bringbackrattles]

Name one manager who has succeeded since leaving CCFC, apart from Coleman...

We are a C.V killing club whist they remain here.

Aidy Boothroyd has done okay with England jobs ? I'll get my coat !

 

[Skybluefaz]

Gary Rowett has left Birmingham, mental he's turned them right around. Now if we bundle him into the back of a van and force him to sign a contract is that legally binding?

 

[Skyblueweeman]

• I fear we could end up with.....
Dave Hockaday
A foreign manager never tried in English football.

Dave Hockaday...foreign? The same Dave Hockaday that was born in Sedgefield?!

 

[covcity4life]

pipe dream but get gary rowett!!!!!!!!!!!!!

why have they sacked him? doing a great job

must be something fishy

 

[Skybluefaz]

pipe dream but get gary rowett!!!!!!!!!!!!!

why have they sacked him? doing a great job

must be something fishy

Their Hong Kong based owners are looking to bring in a new man to front some great new era. Or some shit like that. Mad decision.

 

[Sky Blue Kid]

Lmfao....


Birmingham City
On 27 October, Rowett was appointed manager of his former club, Birmingham City – one place above Blackpool at the bottom of the Championship table. He was joined at Birmingham by Burton backroom staff members Kevin Summerfield as assistant manager, Mark Sale as first-team coach and Poole as goalkeeping coach. All three are also former Birmingham City players.[8] Rowett guided Birmingham from 21st in the Championship to 10th at the end of his first season, earning many plaudits for the remarkable turnaround in form.

He later was sacked by the scumbag inbred dirty club he helped. probably had something to do with the fact he condemned the shagging of supporters and their sisters

 

[steve82]

Dave Hockaday...foreign? The same Dave Hockaday that was born in Sedgefield?!

Dave hockaday or a foreign manager.....
dave's not your standard Italian, German or any foreign name is it.....
I think you just miss read it.