Experience and Style: The Key Requirements

[SteelCity Blade]

Rumoured candidates with League One experience:-

Roberto Di Matteo – reportedly we can’t afford him
Keith Hill – linked more strongly with Barnsley but still hasn’t left Rochdale yet
Danny Wilson – linked strongly with the Blades job but I don’t think KM would dare appoint him
Paul Ince – has only been mentioned in the last few days, seems plausible
Aidy Boothroyd – linked in the Star, but I can’t see how the playing style fits the criteria
Peter Reid – mentioned a couple of weeks ago but it seems unlikely we would go for him
Russell Slade – his name keeps popping up but not enough to make him a front runner

Based on KM’s key criteria of League One experience and an attractive brand of football, it leads me to believe that the two uncrossed names above are the most likely from the remaining candidates. The other five seem very unlikely appointments to me, for varying reasons. If KM is going to stick firmly to the requirements he outlined a couple of weeks back then logic would suggest it may come down to these two.....just my opinion.....some may see it differently.

If you then break it down even further and base it on recent success, logic would suggest he might offer Keith Hill the job and I would be relatively happy with that. He’s done a wonderful job with Rochdale and deserves a chance at a bigger club. Any I haven’t mentioned above don’t have relevant experience at that level as far as I’m aware but if anyone knows any different please correct me. The only other one is Tisdale (Exeter) but it only seems like the supporters have mentioned him.

 

[Wards]

I'd have Keith Hill in a heartbeat.

Done an unbelievable job at Rochdale and deserves his chance to step up.

 

[Flatulent_Bob]

Keith Hill isn't interested.

Out of your list I wouldn't have crossed out Slade, Reid nor Wilson. Not saying they are in the running but they haven't been ruled out by anything I've seen.

I'd also add Magilton to your possible candidates, and Wilder.

Tisdale would be a frankly amazing coup, almost on the RDM scale. He's turned down Swansea and Palace so to have him agree to join us would frankly amaze me.

 

[SteelCity Blade]

Keith Hill isn't interested.

Out of your list I wouldn't have crossed out Slade, Reid nor Wilson. Not saying they are in the running but they haven't been ruled out by anything I've seen.

I'd also add Magilton to your possible candidates, and Wilder.

Tisdale would be a frankly amazing coup, almost on the RDM scale. He's turned down Swansea and Palace so to have him agree to join us would frankly amaze me.

When did Keith Hill say that? I read on Sky Sports that he ensured he would be staying at Rochdale but how many managers and players say that before leaving????

Slade and Reid just dont seem likely to me. It was only my opinion that they seem to be long shots for the job. I honestly cant see either of them being in the running at the end. Danny Wilson would be a very brave appointment by KM and I cant see him having the stomach to do it. I couldn't care less about his piggy links personally, but a lot of supporters will.

Magilton is an interesting one, although he's not for me personally. Also, again he's ex-piggy which would make it very difficult to endear him to our fans. I seem to recall he may have got into a scuffle with a player previously as well!

As for Wilder, he's a possibility but I think other candidates have a far bigger chance. He's still very much learning his trade by the sounds of things but I wouldnt rule him out. If Tisdale really has turned down Palace and Swansea I find that astonishing.....why on earth would he if he had any ambition????!

 

[beechblade]

Keith Hill isn't interested.

Out of your list I wouldn't have crossed out Slade, Reid nor Wilson. Not saying they are in the running but they haven't been ruled out by anything I've seen.

I'd also add Magilton to your possible candidates, and Wilder.

Tisdale would be a frankly amazing coup, almost on the RDM scale. He's turned down Swansea and Palace so to have him agree to join us would frankly amaze me.

Out of all the names you mentioned and the ones up thread, barring RDM (who looks very doubtful ) Tisdale and Hill are the only ones I'd lean towards. Inccidentally I think it will be Robins, but he doesn't really tick off the list of style. There's still Paoula Sousa out of work style wise but his experience isn't up there. I think the clubs played the sensible approach by keeping everything quiet I'm just unsure were they'll lean and past experience certainly doesn't fill me with much confidence.

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If Tisdale really has turned down Palace and Swansea I find that astonishing.....why on earth would he if he had any ambition????!

Maybe he wasn't ready and still wanted to learn more of his trade, Exeter is only his second job as a manager after all.

 

[davidpinder]

Yet mark robins is still favourite by a mile with the bookies and he is not on your list ?? he has league one experience all be it very short.

 

[Houso]

I think the 'League One Experience' is a bit misleading too.

Lower league experience is fine, and he's got plenty of it. And while his teams don't exactly play total football, they do play a generally pacy attacking style.

For that reason, assuming RDM, SoD, Hill and Tisdale are out of the running, I'd be more than happy with Robins.

 

[TopBoy]

The mark of a good manager is being able to punch above his weight based on resources at his disposal, coupled with this is the Big Kev's intention to change the playing style and the need for an experienced man (or women). In my book only Hill and Tilsdale come close to ticking all the boxes, failing that Hope Powell

Mark Bobbings does not inspire me.

 

[SteelCity Blade]

I'm not the one that called for a manager with "League One Experience" - I find that sort of terminology a load of bollocks anyway if I'm honest. Football is football and if as a manager you can coach the basics well and put a balanced team together, you have the foundations for success. Fans and directors alike bang on too much about "having experience at that level."

All I'm saying is that's what KM outlined as a requirement and you would assume by that he would be looking for:-

a) Someone who has managed there for a decent period of time (so not Robins dp!)
b) Someone who has had relative success there

Any I've ruled out in my first post are ones who I genuinely cant see being appointed for specific reasons despite their experience in that division - just my opinion of course but I think the justification in each case is pretty sound. Having said that, it wouldnt be unlike SUFC to totally surprise me and set one of them on!

 

[Houso]

What I mean is, there's no real need to take his words at face value (especially when McCabe's MO is to stretch his words anyway). So, with that in mind, when he says "League 1" experience, I can't help but think that League 2 experience is fine.

 

[sheffielder]

Why is Ince on the list. Apart from this season have MK been in the play offs with or without Ince?

What boxes does he tick exactly?

 

[SteelCity Blade]

What I mean is, there's no real need to take his words at face value (especially when McCabe's MO is to stretch his words anyway). So, with that in mind, when he says "League 1" experience, I can't help but think that League 2 experience is fine.

I know where you're coming from with the first bit, dont get why you would conclude the second part though. L1 and L2 are vastly different.

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Why is Ince on the list. Apart from this season have MK been in the play offs with or without Ince?

What boxes does he tick exactly?

League One experience and likes his sides to pass the ball. I didnt say KM would go for someone with a record of success but I think he might. Whilst Ince perhaps doesnt tick that box, he does tick the first two and all I said was that its plausible.

 

[sheffielder]

I can't think of any Ince side I have seen or heard of that plays football. His team's are generally more powerful from memory. Could be wrong.

He doesn't tick any of the boxes for me, unless he can convince Kev that he can do it

 

[SteelCity Blade]

I can't think of any Ince side I have seen or heard of that plays football. His team's are generally more powerful from memory. Could be wrong.

He doesn't tick any of the boxes for me, unless he can convince Kev that he can do it

His MK Dons side did play some decent stuff in his first stint and he tried to implement some passing football at Blackburn but it was unsuccesful. Partly because he wasnt ready for it IMO and partly because it was a totally new philosophy to a side that were a bit more kick and rush prior to his arrival.

Despite that he's not my preferred choice at all. I just think he's probably been considered.

 

[FirthParkBlade]

Almost two weeks and no clearer of who we are going to appoint. The next decision is massive in where Sheffield United go in the future. A Wrong appointment could be devastating. Lets hope we get the next one right.

 

[stannyblade]

I think that there will be an announcement tomorrow.

My money is on Pembo or Robins

 

[BladeHearts]

I think that there will be an announcement tomorrow.

My money is on Pembo or Robins

I agree, definitely think tomorrow is the day.

 

[stannyblade]

It has to be. Otherwise we will be behind everyone else. Its going to take the new guy time to assess where we need to sign players. Athough on last season its every position.

 

[davidpinder]

I'm not the one that called for a manager with "League One Experience" - I find that sort of terminology a load of bollocks anyway if I'm honest. Football is football and if as a manager you can coach the basics well and put a balanced team together, you have the foundations for success. Fans and directors alike bang on too much about "having experience at that level."

All I'm saying is that's what KM outlined as a requirement and you would assume by that he would be looking for:-

a) Someone who has managed there for a decent period of time (so not Robins dp!)
b) Someone who has had relative success there

Any I've ruled out in my first post are ones who I genuinely cant see being appointed for specific reasons despite their experience in that division - just my opinion of course but I think the justification in each case is pretty sound. Having said that, it wouldnt be unlike SUFC to totally surprise me and set one of them on!

Have to agree which i why i have no idea who we might get based on what KM said. Obviously he probably won't appoint anyone with all the requirements and go cheap or not a popular choice.