Looks Like Martin Devaney

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  1. Redarmy87

    Redarmy87 Well-Known Member

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    Offered him a whopping 75% staff discount too, to sway the decision (and 90% off all crisps). I reckon he's off.
     
    Redarmy87, Jun 27, 2023
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    To be fair Sam, that would have been your reaction if you'd just heard we were bringing Pep in, with an AI-driven clone of Bobby Robson as his assistant.
     
    Merde Tete, Jun 27, 2023
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    That would be my choice. An experienced Championship centre back coming towards the end of his career. Transfer fee would be minimal. Use it on wages.
     
    Merde Tete, Jun 27, 2023
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    I wouldn't right off Cundy at the minute
    Granted he hasn't set the world alight, but how many players do we sign that come good after a season of settling in.
    Cundy might be another. And Bristol fans were disappointed to lose him after gaining a 1st team place and looking assured in his last season. In the league above.
    So maybe he's ready now.

    McCarthy I haven't seen enough on, but, if we keep Williams, can at least be the backup option for now.

    LWB and a Striker for me are 2 positions we really need to focus on more than the other positions.
     
    nezbfc, Jun 27, 2023
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    Can't see it being him myself, it would be suicidal if it is.

    Bookies rarely get managers right. If a complete unknown pops up on twitter entering Oakwell, he'll be odds on. We must have about 5/6 guys go odds on whenever we've a manager vacancy
     
    Gordon Owen, Jun 27, 2023
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    Kitchings just signed a new deal
     
    redrum, Jun 27, 2023
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    Nah, Kitching is good
     
    Jay, Jun 27, 2023
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    If it goes pear shaped for him, that’s his credibility tarnished for me… I’d rather we appointed someone into the role.
     
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    There's still the loan market. Bobby Thomas really enjoyed his time here so why not get him on loan again. Most of the promoted teams had a fair wad of loan players and they can make the difference. Look at us when Hecky was promoted from the Academy. Brownhill, Fletcher, Isgrove, Toney, and a couple more, all loanees.
     
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    If it doesnt go pear shaped then the opposite is true. He knows the players and the methods better than anyone so why risk the job on some unknown.
     
    Simon De Montforte, Jun 27, 2023
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    I don't get the argument that "I don't want Devaney because he's got a good legacy at the club and if he fails it will be ruined." If you read between the lines it essentially says "we like you Disco, so don't take that promotion and pay rise in case we are forced to boo you."

    I think if you have a career in professional sports you cannot be afraid of failure, you have confidence in your abilities and you grasp opportunities that come your way.

    Remember, Hecky never had managerial experience. Neither did Duff before he got Cheltenham promoted. Neither did Schumacher at Plymouth before getting them promoted. Neither did McKenna before getting Ipswich promoted.

    Take the job Disco.
     
    RedLeader21, Jun 27, 2023
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    It’ll end in disaster, Devaney that is
     
    SamBfC90, Jun 27, 2023
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    I agree that it's only fair to judge Cundy after he's had a fair run of games but he looked so slow and cumbersome which made our whole defence look jittery, If we're serious about going for promotion I'd rather start the season with an experienced leader and have Cundy as back up.
     
    dodgey defence, Jun 27, 2023
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    Think it may be hard to get Thomas now without the Duff/Burnley link, especially now we haven't been promoted. Got a feeling Swansea may go get him on a permanent with him having a year left (I believe). Did see him go to Ascot with Benson and Phillips though so who knows.
     
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    If he takes the job the long term outcome is almost certainly he leave the club. So it's a big decision.
     
    Redstone, Jun 27, 2023
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    Under 18s did ok. Who managed them ? We must by now have a decent system in place
     
    walestyke, Jun 27, 2023
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    On the one hand I agree it may be difficult with the Burnley link gone but Thomas and Norwood were regular golfing buddies too....
     
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    Just like Hunter, Wilson, Ritchie, Hecky, and all those other terrible internal appointments did?
     
    Merde Tete, Jun 27, 2023
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    I really hope we give it to Devaney if he wants it.
     
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