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[parisblade]

Why on earth would McCabe sack him before xmas? He's done exactly what was asked of him in cutting the wage bill and in terms of results hasn't done too badly up until now.

 

[SotonBlade]

Darren Ferguson is a good shout!

 

[grafikhaus]

Now here's a thought! Do we (or most teams) actually need a manager, or do we have them because 'it's always been done that way'.

Take away Fergie and Wenger and it's just the law of averages that keeps most of them in work - win a few, draw a few, lose a few. When the balance tips the wrong way, you're out of work for a few months (but still earning by spouting crap on Sky) and then some other mug will take you on. Don't believe me? Just look at some of the names mentioned on this thread.

Clubs have physios, goalkeeping coaches - some have defensive/midfield/attacking coaches - so there's not a lot left, is there?

Transfers? I wouldn't let the average manager near an agent. They'd lose.

Motivation? Hardly when you can barely get off your arse in the dugout, and Ellis just sits in the stand with a face like a slapped arse.

Ability to persuade players to come? Not here.

So, we've got picking the team. Not bad work for half a million when most of us could do a better job.

I'm being serious here. Managers and most of the backroom staff (especially scouts) are a big drain on resources. If we must have somebody to wear a tracksuit with his initials on and rant at the fourth official, fine.

I'd prefer an 'overseer', somebody who'se been there, knows the game inside out, commands respect. Graham Taylor, anyone?

 

[Jim Chimmerney]

Why on earth would McCabe sack him before xmas? He's done exactly what was asked of him in cutting the wage bill and in terms of results hasn't done too badly up until now.

4 wins in 13 and a defeat to Port Vale in the cup is hardly 'not done too badly'.

 

[Macfarlane21]

If we are to to sack Blackwell we need to do it now before the transfer window, so he doesn't waste any more money on longball players. Curbs for me but doubt he'd sign.

 

[parisblade]

4 wins in 13 and a defeat to Port Vale in the cup is hardly 'not done too badly'.

And a play-off final place last year apparently although Sheffield United were nowhere to be seen on the pitch

What I'm saying is that from McCabe's perspective (the bloke that ultimately will fire him) he's doing a good job in reducing costs, maintaining crowds and overall providing the results (we are still unbelievably only 8 points off the top). I'm not saying that I agree but I will be very surprised if McCabe gets rid before xmas.

 

[frechyblade]

What about John Pemberton?

Still lives in Sheffield, did well with forest reserves and did really well as caretaker at forest before Davies took over, not working apart from a bit with England under 19's.

 

[Bramley]

Kamara did an excellent job at Bradford ,laid all the foundations for Jewell and is thought of much higher than him.

Living close to Bradford, where on earth did you hear that???!!!

 

[Worksop II]

Living close to Bradford, where on earth did you hear that???!!!

Sitwell is his agent, must be

 

[Bramley]

Holloway, Irvine or Coppell for me. There's unrest at PNE so I think we'd get Irvine. Holloway is a Blades character and a big personality. Coppell is a good manager but lacks charisma ala Robson - is he really cut out for the Blades?

 

[Sothall_Blade]

Personally, I'd give Blackwell the next three games to try and turn things around. If he did go my first choice to replace him would be current Hibs / former Falkirk manager John Hughes:-

"Former Swansea striker Hughes took his first steps into management with Falkirk in January 2003, initially in a joint role with now-Burnley manager Owen Coyle. He twice won the First Division, with Falkirk gaining entry to the Scottish Premier League at the second time of asking in 2005 after building a new stadium. The Bairns thrived in the SPL until this season, when they completed a remarkable escape from relegation on the final day of the campaign. But they reached the Co-operative Insurance Cup semi-final and the Homecoming Scottish Cup final, qualifying for Europe for the first time in their history".

and...

"(Hibs player) Rankin said: "I am absolutely delighted. The style of football Falkirk play has probably made us a wee bit envious in the past. With Yogi (Hughes) coming in as manager I am sure he is going to bring that style of play. Hopefully we can use that as a benefit to our play. We always knew it was going to be a good game because the Falkirk team kept the ball, passed it and moved. It was difficult to play against because they were so comfortable on the ball. We are all looking forward to working that way under the manager."