Nigel Clough

[Handforth bladez]

Could Nigel Clough be worth considering, he'd get respect from the players and wouldn't stand for anything less than full commitment.

 

[mattbianco1]

First

 

[Edinblade]

NO

 

[BouncinBlade]

Absolutely NOT

 

[Blade56]

Angry click bait

 

[Seth Rollins]

NO!!

 

[Revolution]

Could Nigel Clough be worth considering, he'd get respect from the players and wouldn't stand for anything less than full commitment.

Nigel Clough is well liked by players, chiefly because everyone does what the hell they want.

Terrible idea.

 

[Handforth bladez]

Well that seems pretty conclusive, I only asked . , when he was here before we did well, does anyone know why the Board didn't keep him?

 

[FMBlade1]

I hope the mods unban Ricky just so we can see his reaction

 

[Handforth bladez]

2 cup semi finals and 7th in the league as I remember

 

[Revolution]

Well that seems pretty conclusive, I only asked . , when he was here before we did well, does anyone know why the Board didn't keep him?

Because having spent a small fortune on injured drunken crap for little gain, whilst ignoring the transfer policy given to him in the process, he wanted 7 more expensive players.

 

[BerksBlade]

Well that seems pretty conclusive, I only asked . , when he was here before we did well, does anyone know why the Board didn't keep him?

Wasn't there a falling out over the players he wanted to bring in?
Specifically Shaun Barker, who hadn't played for approx. 3 seasons.

 

[RWE]

He’s already here isn’t he?

 

[biggiesablade]

We won't be laughing when Mansfield Town win Europa Leauge will we lads.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

Because having spent a small fortune on injured drunken crap for little gain, whilst ignoring the transfer policy given to him in the process, he wanted 7 more expensive players.

Aye
Didn’t a subsequent gaffer follow that ‘model’ n’all

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

Sod Cloughy, let's get Micky Adams back in. Proper Bladey Blade, he can chuck another scarf into the Kop before our latest 0-6 drubbing.

 

[mattbianco1]

when he was here before we did well, does anyone know why the Board didn't keep him?

2 cup semi finals and 7th in the league as I remember

Clough was perfect for us in his first season, because we were the underdogs, teams expected to beat us and came out attacking. We were staring at relegation to League 2 and he employed a quick counter-attacking game.
That worked and it got us to the brink of the play offs and the FA Cup Semi. He really did set his team up like it was a cup game - don't lose and try to nick one.

His 2nd season, we were no longer underdogs, we were back up as favourites for promotion and the football turned dire.
Teams were sitting back (particularly at home) and he couldn't break them down. Again, the cup run was the best football he managed - because teams were attacking us.

He probably would do well this season as the underdog, but not a long-term appointment, so what's the point?

Just look at his record anywhere he's been, starts off great then ends up going backwards/nowhere.

Burton:
Dr Martens 2nd
Unibond 1st
Conference - 16th, 14th, 16th, 9th, 6th, 5th, 1st, left for Derby

Derby:
Champ - 18th, 14th, 19th, 12th, sacked

SUFC:
L1 - 7th, 5th, sacked

Burton:
L1 - 2nd (Hasselbaink) Burton were 5 points clear at the top in December when Clough took over.
Champ - 21st, 23rd (relegated)
L1 - 9th, 12th, parted company mutually

Mansfield:
L2 - 16th, 7th, 8th, 3rd*
*as it stands

He's a lower league manager. Done well at Burton and seems to be progressing at Mansfield. He's managed 2 big clubs in Derby and United and failed at both.

 

[Mouth of the South]

Utd are obviously struggling at the mo but I can't see how getting the Derby County 2014 squad back together (again) will improve matters

 

[Pintor75]

No, Boring football under Brian's lad, might as well wait till Atkins gets the sack, again!

 

[Harry's Game]

Could Nigel Clough be worth considering, he'd get respect from the players and wouldn't stand for anything less than full commitment.

Fuck all the way Off

 

[Hillsboro Blade]

He’s instigated more draws than John Wayne and Clint Eastwood combined. Between him and Hecky at the minute, like choosing between a shit sandwich or shit on toast.

 

[Bl4desutd]

Could Nigel Clough be worth considering, he'd get respect from the players and wouldn't stand for anything less than full commitment.

ATTENTION SEEKER

 

[bladeinspaceandtime]

Could Nigel Clough be worth considering, he'd get respect from the players and wouldn't stand for anything less than full commitment.

The number of people who abuse substances and post on this board is staggering.

 

[Blade56]

Monty

 

[alcoblade]

Could Nigel Clough be worth considering, he'd get respect from the players and wouldn't stand for anything less than full commitment.

Thanks, I needed cheering up!

 

[Bell4]

He’s instigated more draws than John Wayne and Clint Eastwood combined. Between him and Hecky at the minute, like choosing between a shit sandwich or shit on toast.

Mmmmmm, shit on toast please - with an asparagus inspired piss vinagrette

 

[BalticBlade]

Don't shoot me down on this, but what about Blackwell? He GETS the Blades Way etc. We could do worse.

 

[Edinblade]

Monty

I was talking to a Hibs pall last week. He reckons Monty could be very good. He’s trying new ideas at Hibs which are taking a while to work. I did say, Hibs is just a stepping stone before Monty joins us.

 

[Moan? Nope-I saw Longhorn]

He’s instigated more draws than John Wayne and Clint Eastwood combined. Between him and Hecky at the minute, like choosing between a shit sandwich or shit on toast.

Wholemeal , Brioche or Rye ?

 

[Hillsboro Blade]

Wholemeal , Brioche or Rye ?

Always Warburtons, proper Yorkshire shit on toast.