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[@richh87]

The past few weeks in search for a new manager has been a farce... 3 and half weeks its dragged on for and the club havent't picked up a point since... speaks volumes.

Yep. We are just throwing points away at present. There's no motivation whatsoever.

The dressing room needs a shake-up. Shaw can't do it because he is staying at the club as no.2 - so needs to keep on the players' side really.

Does anyone have any indication of when they will finally announce our new Manager?; aside from the predictable 'Cov Telegraph Thursday'

 

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[AFCCOVENTRY]

Later today or tomorrow morning

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Yep. We are just throwing points away at present. There's no motivation whatsoever.

The dressing room needs a shake-up. Shaw can't do it because he is staying at the club as no.2 - so needs to keep on the players' side really.

Does anyone have any indication of when they will finally announce our new Manager?; aside from the predictable 'Cov Telegraph Thursday'

Going by the fact betting has closed I would say an appointment is imminent

 

[@richh87]

Going by the fact betting has closed I would say an appointment is imminent

Let's hope so; and let's hope it's Robins.

 

[Grendel]

Let's hope so; and let's hope it's Robins.

Knowing our club it will probably be Shaw.

 

[@richh87]

Knowing our club it will probably be Shaw.

Nothing would surprise me with SISU.

 

[CUS Wyken]

Yep. We are just throwing points away at present. There's no motivation whatsoever.

The dressing room needs a shake-up. Shaw can't do it because he is staying at the club as no.2 - so needs to keep on the players' side really.

Does anyone have any indication of when they will finally announce our new Manager?; aside from the predictable 'Cov Telegraph Thursday'

Too right Rich, 3 weeks is too long. I was not a Thorn fan but the fact they had no-one in mind made the decision to sack him ludicrous. I hope the new man is in the stands tonight (Players know he there) and make a big big impression for him.

 

[Mary_Mungo_Midge]

Too right Rich, 3 weeks is too long. I was not a Thorn fan but the fact they had no-one in mind made the decision to sack him ludicrous. I hope the new man is in the stands tonight (Players know he there) and make a big big impression for him.

Agreed. If they felt so strongly after the Bury game, they should have hauled Thorn over the coals and told him he had four games to save his career. But to sack him on the spot and leave us rudderless for 4 games now - 3 of which have been losses already - is simply, well to use Grenduffy's term of choice 'clueless'

 

[Black6Osprey]

Its a no win choice to be honest. I couldn't dream up a more below par shortlist but that's Coventry at this current time.

When Robins took over Rotherham they were 13 points from safety and in the 12 games he was in charge he managed to close the gap to safety to..... 13 points.

With the same group of players as the previous manager he couldn't get anything extra out of them. He only had a better time after they were relegated and then got Le Fondre and Law.

Hes a below average appointment for a below average team. Are you all honestly happy with this?

 

[Grendel]

Agreed. If they felt so strongly after the Bury game, they should have hauled Thorn over the coals and told him he had four games to save his career. But to sack him on the spot and leave us rudderless for 4 games now - 3 of which have been losses already - is simply, well to use Grenduffy's term of choice 'clueless'

We've been ruddeless for 18 months. What difference does another couple of defeats make?

 

[Mary_Mungo_Midge]

And who's ever present, including to date?

 

[kepit 2 yusen]

I like the discussion, some very good points ! but those who say they are "in the know" are bullshitters. Even the CT and CWR havent a clue but whip up a frenzy. Unless of course one of us is secretly from Sisu dropping the odd hint imp: !!

 

[Grendel]

And who's ever present, including to date?

Murphy's been ever present.

 

[dantheman]

Its a no win choice to be honest. I couldn't dream up a more below par shortlist but that's Coventry at this current time.

When Robins took over Rotherham they were 13 points from safety and in the 12 games he was in charge he managed to close the gap to safety to..... 13 points.

With the same group of players as the previous manager he couldn't get anything extra out of them. He only had a better time after they were relegated and then got Le Fondre and Law.


Hes a below average appointment for a below average team. Are you all honestly happy with this?

Change the record.

 

[Mary_Mungo_Midge]

Murphy's been ever present.

Anyone or anythIng else, perhaps from a more managerial perspective? Showing an even less safe pair of metaphorical hands than Murphy?

 

[evo87]

Sisu will appoint a manager who is currently out of work with a poor record at other clubs and all on the cheap that's a fact. There is very little hope for ccfc whilst they are in charge of this once great club.I sincerely hope they get this appointment right and prove me wrong.

 

[Glenn Storer]

glowing tribute of robins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7thf0o2ecy

my ears

 

[Black6Osprey]

Change the record.

I wish I could change his record but I'm afraid it average whichever way I look at it.

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Its a no win choice to be honest. I couldn't dream up a more below par shortlist but that's Coventry at this current time.

When Robins took over Rotherham they were 13 points from safety and in the 12 games he was in charge he managed to close the gap to safety to..... 13 points.

With the same group of players as the previous manager he couldn't get anything extra out of them. He only had a better time after they were relegated and then got Le Fondre and Law.

Hes a below average appointment for a below average team. Are you all honestly happy with this?

It is where we are as a club, we are a league 1 club with an ok squad. Have no prospect of investment and don't own our ground. We also have very poor owners and fans who will get on your back immediately.

These people are the best we can attract or afford. Now all the deluded people calling for Mccarthy and Davies may finally realise where we are

Average at the moment is the best we can do

 

[runner]

I do think that after all this endeavour, 70 applications etc, to end up with what is effectively quite a poor last two (No Wise in sight) this decision could have been made so much quicker. Neither of these candidates, Ince or Robins, really are what we need, it is more what we can afford and what we can get.

I foolishly, gave SISU some credit that they were going out there to pick the right man, but now it would seem it really is just down to who is the best of a really quite bad bunch.

Neither Ince or Robins will turn this around ... I hope I am proved wrong, but just don't see it.

 

[Grendel]

I do think that after all this endeavour, 70 applications etc, to end up with what is effectively quite a poor last two (No Wise in sight) this decision could have been made so much quicker. Neither of these candidates, Ince or Robins, really are what we need, it is more what we can afford and what we can get.

I foolishly, gave SISU some credit that they were going out there to pick the right man, but now it would seem it really is just down to who is the best of a really quite bad bunch.

Neither Ince or Robins will turn this around ... I hope I am proved wrong, but just don't see it.

Who do you think would actually apply then who is of better quality. You say Wise but his management record is almost identical to Ince.

 

[usskyblue]

There wasn't a guy in the frame without a question mark on his CV...

The 'big time Charlie' managers aren't interested unless they get a big transfer fund to work with and their own back room staff....plus we can't afford their wages anyway.

I don't understand what our fans expect? We are at the bottom of L1 & we have no money. Hardly an attractive proposition is it?

All those moaning need a reality check:

We are lucky that people of the stature of Ince/Blackwell/Robins want to be considered.

Sounds shit? That's cause it is.

 

[runner]

Fair question ... I guess I'd hoped for someone that may instill some desire and passion back into the playing side, I see Ince will be a shouter, but unsure that his style, whilst on the fact of it may seem the same as Wise, I see a difference between the two and feel that the latter, would have had a more positive effect on the side than Ince. Robins ... just not sure he has the "bite" for the task in hand. We need some tenacity now, not 'nice' ... and someone that will have some determination.

 

[Sterling Archer]

Agree with the sentiments in this thread, it has to be Robins.

 

[skybluejack10]

i want money then robins.

 

[Sterling Archer]

The only reason people really want Wise is because of his 13 game period as a player here with is a stupid reason. Read up about hiis managerial career, listen to what some fans of his old clubs that had him as manager say about him, read some character testimonies and then come back and if you still think he's a better choice than Robins we'll get you sectioned.

IF it is Robins, it is probably the best we could've hoped for considering our clubs newly acquired stature and our lack of money to get someone currently in employment.

 

[rob9872]

i want money then robins.

I want Robins .... WITH money

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

Well whoever it is i hope there tonight... The Waggott and Fisher comedy act continues... Pair of clowns for the circus that is SISU

They're certainly no Krusty & Sideshow Mel, that's for sure.

Never mind looking "through the window of square positivity"-we've jumped out of the window and are now in the gutter below, broken and bloodied!

 

[skyblue1523]

Im telling you the best man is robins he's never been sacked he worked miracles at Rotherham and Barnsley did'nt want him to leave he also found a few gems as well le founder hamill and they played good football

 

[Nonleagueherewecome]

I want money before accepting Money.

 

[SkyblueBazza]

The only reason people really want Wise is because of his 13 game period as a player here with is a stupid reason. Read up about hiis managerial career, listen to what some fans of his old clubs that had him as manager say about him, read some character testimonies and then come back and if you still think he's a better choice than Robins we'll get you sectioned.

IF it is Robins, it is probably the best we could've hoped for considering our clubs newly acquired stature and our lack of money to get someone currently in employment.

Do you mind if at least I speak for myself?

I want Wise based upon his record as a manager & what he will have learned from his Newcastle experience...& watching/listening to Keegan. I would expect he has something to prove as a manager & will therefore bring the same passion & enthusiasm for management as he had as a player.
Be surprised if we got him though as I think he'll be looking for a Championship or above club. We provided some useful interview experience for him though.

 

[Black6Osprey]

It is where we are as a club, we are a league 1 club with an ok squad. Have no prospect of investment and don't own our ground. We also have very poor owners and fans who will get on your back immediately.

These people are the best we can attract or afford. Now all the deluded people calling for Mccarthy and Davies may finally realise where we are

Average at the moment is the best we can do

I think its taken a hell of a long time for fans to now get on peoples backs. I think its a case of enough is enough and its a bit harsh to be critical considering the endless crud we've been served.
I just don't see this guy being any different to Shaw and yes, that's maybe where we are as a club but I think some seem to believe this guy will turn us around. Anyway I thought we were one of the biggest brands in football?

We certainly wont go down this season but I don't believe any manager would take us down but we also wont get above mid table with this guy unless he has some decent loans lined up.

 

[Black6Osprey]

There wasn't a guy in the frame without a question mark on his CV...

The 'big time Charlie' managers aren't interested unless they get a big transfer fund to work with and their own back room staff....plus we can't afford their wages anyway.

I don't understand what our fans expect? We are at the bottom of L1 & we have no money. Hardly an attractive proposition is it?

All those moaning need a reality check:

We are lucky that people of the stature of Ince/Blackwell/Robins want to be considered.

Sounds shit? That's cause it is.

Whats the point of changing it then? What was the point in sacking Thorn? If we are so low and downtrodden that we have to accept whatever comes our way, we may have well as stayed as we were and just ended up mid table like we are going to now.

 

[@richh87]

The only reason people really want Wise is because of his 13 game period as a player here with is a stupid reason. Read up about hiis managerial career, listen to what some fans of his old clubs that had him as manager say about him, read some character testimonies and then come back and if you still think he's a better choice than Robins we'll get you sectioned.

IF it is Robins, it is probably the best we could've hoped for considering our clubs newly acquired stature and our lack of money to get someone currently in employment.

You're slating his managerial record?

This managerial record?!:

(Win percentages)

Millwall - 40.45%
Swindon - 52.94%
Leeds - 47.47%

I think your assessment that "The only reason people really want Wise is because of his 13 game period" is stupid and ill-informed. :facepalm:

 

[covcity4life]

I want money before accepting Money.

you have already proven a poor judge of players(deegan) and managers(thorn) so perhaps you should keep quiet till one has been appointed?