CONFIRMED Nigel Adkins is announced as new Sheffield United Manager

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just appoint him already so i can see how our odds for promotion change
 
jt64 said:
er, didn't adkins sell sharp to us?
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No idea but I'm sure it must have been down to Scunny punching above their weight and being a selling club rather than because he didn't rate him, he signed him for Southampton & Reading!
 
He would have to see Done play first before he made that decision wouldn't he......
I can't see a forward line of Scougall Done and Sharp going down too well with the supporters could you ?
Mind you he could throw Baxter in to add a bit of height.....:rolleyes:
 
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I shall be very pleased if it is Adkins, he always struck me as one of footballs good guys. I know people might argue that you need to have a nasty streak, have a presence etc. to command respect of your team but I believe that to be bollocks.

Also, given his career before Football management, we might get 5 games out of James Wallace and Terry Kennedy!!
 
SandyMcBlade said:
He would have to see Done play first before he made that decision wouldn't he......
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Personally if he were to try to replicate the strike partnership he had while at Scunny in Sharp & Keogh, one being the poacher of sorts (Sharp) and the other doing all the leg work sitting deeper, creating harrassing defenders etc... then Done would play that role to a tee
 
Reedy_22 said:
https://thelongballtactic.wordpress.com/2010/09/12/what-kind-of-manager-is-nigel-adkins/

It's quite old and it's about his time at Scunthorpe but this is quite a good read on which tactic(s) Nigel Adkins (if appointed) may decide to use & the type of players he'll want to bring in *cough* Billy Sharp *cough* and those he'll wish to keep.
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I'm encouraged by his adaptability. He should be able to get the best out of our players with just a few additions rather than a major overhaul.
 

Reedy_22 said:
Personally if he were to try to replicate the strike partnership he had while at Scunny in Sharp & Keogh, one being the poacher of sorts (Sharp) and the other doing all the leg work sitting deeper, creating harrassing defenders etc... then Done would play that role to a tee
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I would think having another small guy up front could be a step to far just now don't you
 
SandyMcBlade said:
He would have to see Done play first before he made that decision wouldn't he......
I can't see a forward line of Scougall Done and Sharp going down too well with the supporters could you ?
Mind you he could throw Baxter in to add a bit of height.....:rolleyes:
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If they got sixty between them no one would complain. And if they did it would be because we played it to feet, quickly, accurately and with purpose.
 
Reedy_22 said:
Personally if he were to try to replicate the strike partnership he had while at Scunny in Sharp & Keogh, one being the poacher of sorts (Sharp) and the other doing all the leg work sitting deeper, creating harrassing defenders etc... then Done would play that role to a tee
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Who says you need a 'big un up top' done and mcnulty with the right supply could get plenty next year
 
knockoffnigel said:
Who says you need a 'big un up top' done and mcnulty with the right supply could get plenty next year
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Not sure, I didn't say it that I do know. McNulty could have a huge season if he impresses Adkins he's very much capable of being our main goal getter if played in the right system with the right instructions
 
''Tactically, Adkins has only very occasionally been questioned by Saints fans – seen at times to be slow to make changes mid-game, and team selection (particularly in away games) has been debated''

U'oh :D
 
So it starts,
Reedy_22 said:
''Tactically, Adkins has only very occasionally been questioned by Saints fans – seen at times to be slow to make changes mid-game, and team selection (particularly in away games) has been debated''

Now it starts, So who's doing the book on how long he lasts ?
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If his first signing is a Cruise around the Caribean its gonna be shoes off !!
 

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