5 candidates on the list. 1 of them being Thorn others are high caliber candidates (heard that before) players not being tied down until they sort out the manager issue, Thorn has summer targets and knows who he wants to sit down with if asked. Now for the controversy A few clubs are now looking at making an approach for thorn to turn around their clubs as manager... so we may lose out anyway
Manager update from Ken and controversy (2 Viewers)
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NEWS: Manager appointment draws nearer
Posted on: Fri 22 Apr 2011
COVENTRY City Football Club have drawn up a shortlist for the vacant managerial post - and current caretaker manager Andy Thorn is a candidate.
The Sky Blues have been searching for a new manager since the departure of Aidy Boothroyd from the club in March.
Thorn has since taken on the role with support from Steve Harrison and the club have praised the pair for guiding the team away from the Championship's relegation zone.
The board is now closing in on making a decision for who should succeed Boothroyd on a full time basis.
Ken Dulieu, chairman of Coventry City, said: "Andy and Steve have done a very good job in a short space of time and the results really do speak for themselves.
"A great deal of change has taken place both at the Ricoh Arena and at Ryton and they have managed to take all of that in their stride and, in the face of some difficult matches, picked up a very good points tally.
"There has been a great team effort on and off the field and that has certainly helped the club towards a positive end to the season.
"Andy is in the running for the job on a permanent basis, with Steve as coach, but we have had a very strong response from some excellent candidates from around the country, reflecting what a prestigious and sought-after job this is.
"We have a duty to the supporters of this club that we go through the correct and thorough process in appointing our next manager. That process is well underway and is being conducted without the threat of relegation.
"We hope to be able to come back with a further update for supporters in a week's time.
"We've had great support in recent weeks from our fans and that has been very much appreciated. We've been doing all we can off-the-pitch for supporters with ticket offers for the final three matches as well as the kit launch, which is really capturing the imaginations of fans."
Paul Clouting, the club's chief executive, said that board isalso keen to determine the future of the playing squad.
He said: "Stage one of the jigsaw is getting the managerial position resolved and once that is done it will allow us to talk to players about the future and our ambitions for Coventry City.
"The manager is the key figure in shaping the squad so it is imperative to have that fixed and in place so we can continue building from there."
Posted on: Fri 22 Apr 2011
COVENTRY City Football Club have drawn up a shortlist for the vacant managerial post - and current caretaker manager Andy Thorn is a candidate.
The Sky Blues have been searching for a new manager since the departure of Aidy Boothroyd from the club in March.
Thorn has since taken on the role with support from Steve Harrison and the club have praised the pair for guiding the team away from the Championship's relegation zone.
The board is now closing in on making a decision for who should succeed Boothroyd on a full time basis.
Ken Dulieu, chairman of Coventry City, said: "Andy and Steve have done a very good job in a short space of time and the results really do speak for themselves.
"A great deal of change has taken place both at the Ricoh Arena and at Ryton and they have managed to take all of that in their stride and, in the face of some difficult matches, picked up a very good points tally.
"There has been a great team effort on and off the field and that has certainly helped the club towards a positive end to the season.
"Andy is in the running for the job on a permanent basis, with Steve as coach, but we have had a very strong response from some excellent candidates from around the country, reflecting what a prestigious and sought-after job this is.
"We have a duty to the supporters of this club that we go through the correct and thorough process in appointing our next manager. That process is well underway and is being conducted without the threat of relegation.
"We hope to be able to come back with a further update for supporters in a week's time.
"We've had great support in recent weeks from our fans and that has been very much appreciated. We've been doing all we can off-the-pitch for supporters with ticket offers for the final three matches as well as the kit launch, which is really capturing the imaginations of fans."
Paul Clouting, the club's chief executive, said that board isalso keen to determine the future of the playing squad.
He said: "Stage one of the jigsaw is getting the managerial position resolved and once that is done it will allow us to talk to players about the future and our ambitions for Coventry City.
"The manager is the key figure in shaping the squad so it is imperative to have that fixed and in place so we can continue building from there."
TimRussell
New Member
Hope Andy Thorn gets the gig rather than becoming another Roly/Eric Black...
AT is the right choice! The fans and players want him, give it to him so he can get a chance to talk to some of the players we need next season and try and keep them. Sounds like money will be available in the Summer? Typical that now we are playing well under Thorn other clubs are after him!
Walking Bird
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Would be happy if Thorn got the job, however i suspect behind the scenes SISU are wanting to see who else applies & if they have a higher profile that may be usefull in attracting new investors. All a bit "Peter Reid" i know! :facepalm:
Walking Bird
New Member
Maybe a decent gate today, some good play, a win & the crowd chanting AT name may convince them.. :thinking about:
Walking Bird
New Member
Is THAT the big news from the Telegraph?
Come on Nick! it was the Telegraph, afterall it was only a few weeks ago they were wanging on about "The most exciting news in years" & it turned out to be Hoff saying he'd like to buy the Ricoh. They do have a bit of a reputation of biging things up a wee bit.
6 Generations
Well-Known Member
It would be nice if the fans were made aware of the potential candidates, other than Andy Thorn.
Surely, if the other 4 candidates were high profile, high calibre experienced managers, then they would already be in work, or waiting until the end of the season for the Premiership manager merry-go-round.
Unless we are talking of Martin O'Neill or Big Sam quality, then we must employ AT.
He knows the club, chose the players for the club (who want him to get the job), and for the sake of all long suffering Sky Blue fans, our board must listen to what we want or risk the backlash!!
PUSB
Surely, if the other 4 candidates were high profile, high calibre experienced managers, then they would already be in work, or waiting until the end of the season for the Premiership manager merry-go-round.
Unless we are talking of Martin O'Neill or Big Sam quality, then we must employ AT.
He knows the club, chose the players for the club (who want him to get the job), and for the sake of all long suffering Sky Blue fans, our board must listen to what we want or risk the backlash!!
PUSB
DazzleTommyDazzle
Well-Known Member
Slightly concerned by the "high calibre candidates" statement.
I just hope that the Board aren't "turned" by a "big name". You know the sort of thing - played in a world cup quarter final, managed Man City to a top six position, got Sunderland promoted, regular on BBC TV football coverage..........
I still have nightmares!!!!!
I just hope that the Board aren't "turned" by a "big name". You know the sort of thing - played in a world cup quarter final, managed Man City to a top six position, got Sunderland promoted, regular on BBC TV football coverage..........
I still have nightmares!!!!!
Lord_Nampil
Well-Known Member
Theres two things you can read into this.
1./ Thorn will get the job but they have to play it by the rules, i.e. they have to advertise the position and a short list is drawn up and interviews take place.
2./ Potential investors want there man incharge as a result 4 other candidates have been introduced into the frame.
What ever happens all we can do is voice our oppions as well as surpporting the team!
1./ Thorn will get the job but they have to play it by the rules, i.e. they have to advertise the position and a short list is drawn up and interviews take place.
2./ Potential investors want there man incharge as a result 4 other candidates have been introduced into the frame.
What ever happens all we can do is voice our oppions as well as surpporting the team!
Coventry La La La
New Member
They will probably go for the "big name" fail manager to attract investment.
sw88
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Gutted that the foreign guy who wanted it last time isn't in the running as the candidates are from this country!! He could have been our saviour
With results as they are and the happiness of the players the board would be foolish not go employ AT! If they want key players to stay on, letting someone so popular go isn't goin to help encourage them to stay!
He deserves it. Let's face it, not many fans believed he was capable of doin what he has done in such a short space of time! Myself included as I was one calling for a proven manager to come in rather than someone with no management experience! And he's still only 44 so not exactly old!!
With results as they are and the happiness of the players the board would be foolish not go employ AT! If they want key players to stay on, letting someone so popular go isn't goin to help encourage them to stay!
He deserves it. Let's face it, not many fans believed he was capable of doin what he has done in such a short space of time! Myself included as I was one calling for a proven manager to come in rather than someone with no management experience! And he's still only 44 so not exactly old!!
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TheRoyalScam
Well-Known Member
Well fair play to SISU for keeping us informed - never thought I'd be saying that! Typical CT though, trying to big up what's in effect a routine story - where's the 'controversy' the editor talked about?:thinking about:
Can't see how the likes of M O'N or big Sam would really be interested without transfer funds, and I would have thought most decent managers would have higher profiles than AT purely because he's only recently become caretaker-manager and was chief scout!
PUSB!
Can't see how the likes of M O'N or big Sam would really be interested without transfer funds, and I would have thought most decent managers would have higher profiles than AT purely because he's only recently become caretaker-manager and was chief scout!
PUSB!
flammablepiss
Facebook User
SISU ! Listen to the fans just for once ! Trust us we'r not going to kill you or suck your insides through your assholes !... Just do the sensible thing and sign Andy Thorn up ! jeez... besides he's too good to just give away to someone else.
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TimRussell
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Gutted that the foreign guy who wanted it last time isn't in the running as the candidates are from this country!! He could have been our saviour
That foreign guy was Laszlo Boloni, who took over from ex-City player Jean-Guy Wallemme at RC Lens in January, and is doing a great job of steering them from Ligue 1 to Ligue 2. Reckon we had a lucky escape there.
MatthewWallis
Well-Known Member
They think they're gonna make the fans happy by doing the right process but if they don't give AT the job and give it to some crap manager the hatred will only get worse
IrishSkyBlue
Facebook User
If AT wins toda they have to give him the job it be the best run weve had since we started our slippy slop an what has changed in the team nothing its AT who has changed things around andits working, if we get the win today sisu will haveto really consider giving it to him.
Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
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We should stop pratting around with 'big name' managers and give Thorn the chance to prove himself next season.
Thorns just been on the radio saying he's enjoying it and he's proud to hear the fans singing his name.
Thorns just been on the radio saying he's enjoying it and he's proud to hear the fans singing his name.
KarmicChris
Active Member
Just look at Brian McDermott at Reading, he was a nobody who was given the job full time, now they're challenging for automatic promotion and have got into the 1/4 final of the F.A. cup 2 years running. Andy Thorn has to get it.
KarmicChris
Active Member
I'm criticising for them not already hiring him,
CovKingChris
Facebook User
Gary Megson was at the Ricoh today.
Walking Bird
New Member
He's taking over at Scunthorpe..
skybluesteve76
New Member
I think we all know deep down that thorny won't get it. It will be some so called big name like megson, oleary, or the like I reckon!