Michael Appleton's managerial record

Compared to Danny Wilson's

Michael Appleton
Games 79
Won 19
Drawn 25
Lost 35
Win % 24.05
Points per game 1.03
Points per 46 games season 47

Danny Wilson
Games 948
Won 385
Drawn 252
Lost 311
Win % 40.61
Points per game 1.48
Points per 46 game season 68

You'd be hard pressed to find a manager with a worse managerial record than Appleton. There's not many out there with a better one than Wilson. It's not the clubs they've managed either. Wilson's taken on some right **** and turned them in to play-off candidates. Anyone thinking of employing Appleton must be barmy. We'd be much better off keeping Flicker. His managerial record his superior to Appleton's.

David Flitcroft
Games 45
Won 14
Drawn 13
Lost 18
Win % 31.11
Points per game 1.22
Points per 46 game season 56

 

I have said I don't want Wilson, but I would take him anyday over that pillock Appleton.

 

I can't understand why people would not want Danny Wilson. That record shows that, over a career spanning nearly 1000 games, his season average points tally equates to a top 8 finish. And that record includes 2 premier league seasons that resulted in relegation. Take them out of the picture and his average must be play offs.

 

Paul Tisdale's record, the majority of which are at a level above where Exeter were when he took over.

Played 384
Won. 145
Drawn 103
Lost. 136
Win %. 37.76

 

It's not impressive, is it?

Despite that, he appears to be highly regarded within the game. Perhaps his qualities are more evident as a coach? I'm not saying he'll be a bad manager, just that I don't see any obvious evidence he'll be a good one.

 

Re: It's not impressive, is it?

I cannot believe anyone would want Danny Wilson, spent 15 years getting sacked from lower league clubs. Recent Championship experience required this time around.

 

Re: It's not impressive, is it?

I don't know what criteria the club will use for selecting the next manager. Are they going for a Championship experienced man? Are they looking for a coach wanting to break into management? Are they looking for a lower league man wanting to mange in the Championship? Are they looking to appoint from within? Are they looking to appoint a man with some connections to the club? What monies are available with regards to salary & potential bonuses for the new manager and his staff (for me the most important criteria)? What budget will be made available for the January transfer window? How many will actually want the job once they're made aware of the fiscal limitations?
I'm glad I don't have the answers as to whom the club should, or shouldn't, appoint.

 

Re: It's not impressive, is it?

No, why would we want a manger with a 40 per cent win ratio from nearly a thousand games ...... tha talks ballacks man

 

Re: It's not impressive, is it?

Out of interest mate, have you softened your stance on a possible Wilson return in recent years? I'm only asking as I remember you and I having a rather heated discussion over the issue many years ago. Btw, I'd like to apologise for any offense I may have caused. I was a lot younger then!

 

Re: It's not impressive, is it?

I think it depends whether or not you've taken notice of his career.

A 12th place Premier League finish, 2 promotions, 5 play-off positions, 3 play-off finals, a 6th place finish that didn't get in to the play-offs, a 7th placed finish, 2 seasons where he stepped in mid-season and saved clubs from almost certain relegation, a cup win, a win percentage of 40.7% and average points per game of 1.48. Every second season he's in management his team finish 7th or above, most of which were in a right mess when he took over. Of the 7 clubs he's managed, only 2 haven't tasted promotion or the play-offs under his leaderhsip: Wedenesday, who he guided to a 12th place Premier League finish, they've been nowhere near since, and MK Dons who were all but down when he took over, but he saved from relegation. Why wouldn't anyone want some of that?

 

Re: It's not impressive, is it?

When you put it like that, the powers that be would be nuts not to appoint him. Would he come though? That's another question entirely.

 

Re: It's not impressive, is it?

**** me, Can't believe people say never go back and turn their back on someone with that pedigree. Out of the possible managers in the frame, in my book there is no-one who comes close to being as suitable, in terms of experience, success pedigree, popularity, availability, probable willingness.....who else comes close?

 

because of his last spell at the club, not what he did but the way he did it, sold our best player and then walked out for our local rivals, which according to a lot of folk was a done deal halfway through the season that if we went down he was off to his beloved weds......................... JUDAS !

 

Jesus, it was over 15 years ago. Time to move on I think.

 

Re: It's not impressive, is it?

My main concern would be him risking his reputation and legend status given that a section of fans will turn on him (or anyone else) very quickly if he doesn't get immediate results. Whoever gets the job won't be given time sadly. Some had turned on Flitcroft by the end of August despite his achievements the previous season.

 

get morgan and Blackwell in as well the hume thing was 5 years ago, and willard aswell that was 15 years ago

 

Re: It's not impressive, is it?

Don't remember that pal but yes I'd have him back now. Don't like the fact he left after pledging his future to the club but on reflection I would do the same for a massive pay rise! Can't think of a better candidate to be honest

 

Wilson has lost loads more games than Appleton....