We all love it

Why?
He was a good player for us years ago till he left us to go to somewhere better (fair enough) but other than that why do we give a crap about him? Just a bloke who conned his way into a job

 

Connor's not in charge, Sormaz is, he's dictating the style of play on Clarke's dismissal announcement, "we will take some time to ensure the next appointment is the right one with a focus on playing identity, returning to high pressing and attacking football. "

 

It all depends whose been doing the day to day coaching so far this season if Clarke was pulling the strings and the others were just doing what they were told then ok but if Clarke spent his time in the office and left the coaching to his coaching staff then we are still in the brown stuff unless of course CH and co were playing games.

 

Based purely on how he was years ago as a player?

He's shown nothing this season to deserve the job. In fact all he's shown is that he's a quitter.mwhencthe going gets tough, hourihane gets going. What a fantastic example to set to the lads on the pitch

 

Problem with that is the DoF has spectacularly failed to provide a squad capable of doing what he suggests he wants. The current squad couldn't press a flower and have the attacking prowess of a dead slug.

 

We appointed him in 1994. he was given time to build and develop. Clarke tenure is being measured in days..

 

The first thing I said when I heard the news was that this could be a Viv Anderson Danny Wilson moment.

 

He will get my backing absolutely....I just hope he has developed some good contacts, from a higher level and bring some decent players in, that's if we make him permanent, which I'm sure he will be.

 

All that proves is that his niche isn't as a set piece coach.

 

Just trying to appease the fans before renewal time.. I think even the most rose tinted glasses wearers can see that..

 

I’ve seen one set piece this season that nearly worked

 

Which is a valid complaint isn't it?

Call me crazy but I think you should judge someone on how they perform in their current role when you are considering giving them promotion rather than just ignoring their job performance and guessing how good they might be at a different job

 

Let’s hope he uses these games to put his own stamp on the team and the way we play unlike what happened when Devaney took over from Collins albeit i know it was for a lot less games

 

Given his background as a coach before he came here, albeit limited, wasn't in just setting up set pieces, it's plausible that he was given that role because it was available. He hasn't just been working on set pieces.

 

It’s a No from me

 

Numbers suggest that dispite striker issues only 9 other teams have scored more goals. Problem is there's only 8 others who've conceded more.

 

His background as coach before he came here? You mean half a season as a part time coach at Stourbridge?

 

I kind of don't. I have a nagging suspicion that no matter how much talent he has as a coach, the set-up we have will ensure he will fail. And I don't want him to fail.

Conor is one of dozen's and dozen's of ex-players attempting to get in to coaching and management. He's been luckier than the vast majority so far in that not only did he secure a job as coach, he's now been given the position of temporary head coach. It's a great opportunity, but if it doesn't work out, he may never get another. Because if he fails so early on and gets a black mark against his record, there are hundreds of other ex-players all after the same positions who are not tainted by failure. An early failure, when he has so little experience, could affect his entire future career. And I don't see how anyone can be successful with the squad we've put together.

 

I'm talking about people writing Hourihane off already.

 

I said I hope he's our next head coach, as that would mean he'll have impressed in the next 10 games. And then we wouldn't have gone through yet another process over the summer of finding a coach, going through all the transition that involves etc. He's also a modern day hero, a player that most generations of Reds know and are fond of. That connection is important I feel. He also knows what it means to be here, at this level, struggling and how to lead people up and out of it.

"He's shown nothing this season to deserve the job."

What were you expecting from him? To walk in on Darrell's presser and grab the microphone? Maybe dragging Darrell out of the dugout, bringing on a sub that changed the game?

"When the going gets tough, Hourihane gets going."

Is this a genuine opinion, or are you just having a bad day? The bloke came over from Ireland with nothing. Just a dream. He was bombed out of two clubs and didn't run home with his tail between his legs. He then spent years climbing from the bottom to the top as a footballer, representing his country and being universally appreciated at every club he played for.

And yes, he's the perfect example for our youngsters. Lots will have even cheered him on eight, nine years ago.