Kevin Blackwell to be appointed (3 Viewers)

Dinyull · Mar 21, 2011

Money has alway's been available in the summer under SISU. People are quick to forget AB was given money in the summer to buy/sign nearly 10 players and we probably have our most balanced squad since relegation (ie a couple of players for every position). Yes it would have been nice to bring in a few new players in Jan (even just on loan) but we couldn't afford to.

Any new manager will be given some money to spend - it's how you spend it that count's. O'Halleran, Carsley, McSheffrey have been very injury prone the past few season's - why did AB think it would be any different????

TheParsonsHose · Mar 21, 2011

I tell you something if a Manager ever does do something with Coventry he will move onto big things elsewhere thats for sure.

baggers · Mar 21, 2011

covladzak said:
Makes the Gary Neville rumor seem nice.... Eric Black Yes Kevin Blackwell never.

exactly my reaction, this threads put a downer on my day , please say it's got no substance.

TommyAtkins · Mar 21, 2011

"......... so why do you think he's as good as we'll get in our current situation??? "

I am just not convinced we will be able to attract either a proven manager or an up-and-coming manager. Therefore, we are more likely to appoint someone who is out of work and has nothing to lose.

Great_Expectations · Mar 21, 2011

I am not sure if it was suggested jokingly earlier but I would accept Gould over Blackwell. He is at least passionate and committed to this club, while this is by means a necessity these days, in our situation and with the other names being mentioned I would take him, at least he will take no prisoners in the dressing room.

In terms of Blackwell, never been a fan of his, a poor man's Neil Warnock, in attitude not achievement.

DazzleTommyDazzle · Mar 21, 2011

Great_Expectations said:
I am not sure if it was suggested jokingly earlier but I would accept Gould over Blackwell. He is at least passionate and committed to this club, while this is by means a necessity these days, in our situation and with the other names being mentioned I would take him, at least he will take no prisoners in the dressing room.

In terms of Blackwell, never been a fan of his, a poor man's Neil Warnock, in attitude not achievement.

Presumably if Blackwell does get appointed you'll have to change your name!

musicmanskyblue · Mar 21, 2011

Just when i thought it couldn't get any worse....

Pigeon · Mar 21, 2011

...Well has that news/ rumor deflated everyones day?
I just don't see the point in getting rid of Boothroyd, still paying him, and bring in someone else who doesn't sound like he's going to do a better job!
If this appointment wont inspire the fans then what chance does it have at encouraging some of the players to stay with us?
Not looking forward to next season
Will still be there, working my butt off to pay for a season ticket only leaving the ground miserable.
Nice trip to Hartlepool to look forward to I guess

stupot07 · Mar 21, 2011

I think it said on the telegraph website that it would be until the end of the season.......definitely an uninspiring choice

SuperFred · Mar 21, 2011

Really hoping this isn't true. We are in deep trouble next season if we get Blackwell, that's if we are still in this league!

Lets all sing together · Mar 21, 2011

How the hell does fat face think appointing Blackwell will result in an increase in ticket sales and survival !!!

also just flicked thru a couple of Blades forums - they hated him with a passion !

CovLis86 · Mar 21, 2011

I was hoping i was day dreaming at work when i read this and when i got home it would be gone...sadly not.

Great_Expectations · Mar 21, 2011

DazzleTommyDazzle said:
Presumably if Blackwell does get appointed you'll have to change your name!

Too true! Let's hope I do not wake up tomorrow and find that I actually do need to.....

ccfcway · Mar 21, 2011

TommyAtkins said:
"......... so why do you think he's as good as we'll get in our current situation??? "

I am just not convinced we will be able to attract either a proven manager or an up-and-coming manager. Therefore, we are more likely to appoint someone who is out of work and has nothing to lose.

Di Matteo
Houghton
Coppell
Curbishley
McClaren
Southgate
Magilton
Wilkins
Allardyce
O'Neil
Parkinson

all out of work and all better than Blackwell

Not saying any of them should be boss, but I would pick all of them over Blackwell !!

Covstu · Mar 21, 2011

I would rather go for a young manager who needs a chance i.e. Richard Shaw or Dennis Wise or someone of that elk. Blackwell is going to keep us exactly where we are! No where!!!

MatthewWallis · Mar 21, 2011

oh well at least we will have the kit launch to brighten our spirits after relegation...

Skybluedar · Mar 21, 2011

I would love to see Hughton get the job. Initially on a short term caretaker role until the end of the season with a view to a longer contract if all goes well. Hopefully he can tie up deals for Gunnarson and King to stay and attract some more players of good Championship quality.

TommyAtkins · Mar 21, 2011

ccfcway said:
Di Matteo
Houghton
Coppell
Curbishley
McClaren
Southgate
Magilton
Wilkins
Allardyce
O'Neil
Parkinson

all out of work and all better than Blackwell

Not saying any of them should be boss, but I would pick all of them over Blackwell !!

I did say "out of work and has nothing to lose"

Too many on your list have reputations worth preserving! I would suggest that not a single manager on your list would want the Cov job. Therefore, we are left with the likes of Blackwell

Schoey · Mar 21, 2011

Just appoint Sky Blue Sam and be done with it...

ccfcway · Mar 21, 2011

TommyAtkins said:
I did say "out of work and has nothing to lose"

Too many on your list have reputations worth preserving! I would suggest that not a single manager on your list would want the Cov job. Therefore, we are left with the likes of Blackwell

Tommy, pretty sure that Parkinson. Magilton and Southgate would at least listen to what Ray has to say.

stupot07 · Mar 21, 2011

I thought Southgate was head of youth development at the FA

Pigeon · Mar 21, 2011

There were several requests for Nigel off the CW radio. Think its worth a crack really. Although Sky Blue Sam would be my second choice. He also does a good job during kick for cash between the post after Keiran leaves. Player manager?

ccfcway · Mar 21, 2011

Funny thing is that in 30 months or so at Sheff Utd, his win percentage is more than competitive..... over 42%

Lord_Nampil · Mar 21, 2011

See i quite like Blackwell, i think he was very harshly treated at Leeds Where he did really well before loosing the board's backing and at Sheff u he did really well but then sold players and injuries cost him his job, (abit like boothroyd). His time at Luton was harsh due to the fact every one was being sold behind his back.

Its the same sort of move the Incester did a few seasons ago when they appointed Worthington for the last 8 games, and his impact saved them! Thats something is much needed at the moment in time, and if Blackwell is the man appointed then as fans we let him do what he needs to do and get behind the players!

sw88 · Mar 21, 2011

Bad decision if it happens.

OK he worked well at Sheff Utd but he would have spent money (not got proof to back this up, but im sure he would have. Didnt he take Billy Sharp to Sheff Utd just to name one??)

derbyskyblue · Mar 21, 2011

We should knock on eric blacks door, beg his for his forgiveness and give him the job.

Nick · Mar 21, 2011

derbyskyblue said:
We should knock on eric blacks door, beg his for his forgiveness and give him the job.

Would he leave Sunderland?

derbyskyblue · Mar 21, 2011

like i said we would have to beg and grovel.

rob9872 · Mar 21, 2011

Please god no!

Paxman II · Mar 22, 2011

Welcome Tommy Atkins...good to see you come over! Seems you brought a more sensible approach too. tend to agree with you here but still hoping it won't be true. :wave:

skyblu3sk · Mar 22, 2011

Think we may have to give up on the black infatuation at some point. We need a manager that will grab the whole club by the nuts and push us upwards... superman it is then

Dinyull · Mar 22, 2011

ccfcway said:
Funny thing is that in 30 months or so at Sheff Utd, his win percentage is more than competitive..... over 42%

Because he took over from them when Warnock left after relegation. Turned a premier league team (or a very well established play-off team) into relegation fodder in 3 season's season. Did the same at Leeds - spent shit loads, complained he didn't have enough to spend and took them from play-off's to League 1.

fellatio_Martinez · Mar 22, 2011

If he is appointed then we're officially fecked. He's a bigger nut job than Boothroyd, and uses the same hoofball tactics.

Please, please let this be mere speculation. I'd rather Dowie back than Hoofwell (that's his new nickname BTW) imp:

JCR1987 · Mar 22, 2011

Surely if it's only til the end of the season, why don't we just promote from within the club. If they don't want Thorn and/or Harrison to do it, why not get someone who actually gives a shit about the club, such as Oggy, rather than get a perrenial loser in Blackwell, who'll inevitibly cost us a wedge of cash to get him in, then another wedge to get him out - whilst also incurring the cost of less fans coming through the turnstiles purely because he's in charge.

Great_Expectations · Mar 22, 2011

JCR1987 said:
Surely if it's only til the end of the season, why don't we just promote from within the club. If they don't want Thorn and/or Harrison to do it, why not get someone who actually gives a shit about the club, such as Oggy, rather than get a perrenial loser in Blackwell, who'll inevitibly cost us a wedge of cash to get him in, then another wedge to get him out - whilst also incurring the cost of less fans coming through the turnstiles purely because he's in charge.

Bobby Gould, and he's FREE.......

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