[Archived] Nicko's Thread Part 3

[PAFELL]

Surely it is possible to have a thread members only and have a 4 day turnaorund for processing new member applications. I know other sites do it and this would be perfect for stopping anyone signging up purely to gain information for profit.

Been reading the posts about somebody or some people possible taking imfo off this site and using it for self profit etc. This is only a suggestion. I do not gamble so betfair etc does not interest me. I have noticed many people on here do so, by their posts.

I suggest Nicko pm's individuals if some news is betable. It will also be a way of finding out who the 'informer' is, after all Nicko only has to give false imfo to an individual - who then goes and places a bet with it. It would be up to Nicko who he pm's etc.

[Cocker]

Been reading the posts about somebody or some people possible taking imfo off this site and using it for self profit etc. This is only a suggestion. I do not gamble so betfair etc does not interest me. I have noticed many people on here do so, by their posts.

I suggest Nicko pm's individuals if some news is betable. It will also be a way of finding out who the 'informer' is, after all Nicko only has to give false imfo to an individual - who then goes and places a bet with it. It would be up to Nicko who he pm's etc.

I really think that Nicko has better things to do that send people PM's if he thinks he has got a good tip - plus would that mean that he dosnet tell us the stories in the main thread anymore?

[nicko]

I'm a bit confused. I think everyone here is calling him a bit of a shouter and a bawler because you described him as such a couple of days before he was sacked?

Ten Cate does shout and bawl behind the scenes when it needs it. I don't see that as a problem.

It was going to stop him filling the profile at Chelsea where Abramovich wants a glamourous name and the dressing room is full of peacocks.

I think he would be suited to where Blackburn Rovers are right now - and is similar in many ways to his predecessor.

You can be wrong for Chelsea and right for Rovers...

[Cocker]

Ten Cate does shout and bawl behind the scenes when it needs it. I don't see that as a problem.

It was going to stop him filling the profile at Chelsea where Abramovich wants a glamourous name and the dressing room is full of peacocks.

I think he would be suited to where Blackburn Rovers are right now - and is similar in many ways to his predecessor.

You can be wrong for Chelsea and right for Rovers...

It is worth remembering that we have a few of our own peacocks

[Eddie]

Darren left years ago Cocker, keep up!

[gumboots]

It is worth remembering that we have a few of our own peacocks

But none quite like terry and Lampard.

[Cocker]

Should have expected that Eddie

[Jan]

Well it's not me

1 I don't bet;

2 I don't know HOW to bet and have no desire to learn;

3 I'm on holiday so after a hard day lying by the pool it's taking me HOURS to run through the 20+ pages of posts on this topics, so I don't have the ENERGY to bet!!!

Just to say, though, that I'm very disappointed in Mr Hughes. He's not the man he seemed to be. Onward and upward!

[thenodrog]

I accept choosing a manager is always a gamble but I just don't know if the Shearer one is too much about hearts and not enough about heads.

Shearer's all about heads..... His bloody great big one! This would be a disaster area and I'm backing Williams etc to stay well clear.

[nicko]

It is worth remembering that we have a few of our own peacocks

Do you want a team of men or a team of peacocks?

[gumboots]

I'd quite like a team of good football players given the choice!

[bennyboyt11]

Well it's not me

1 I don't bet;

2 I don't know HOW to bet and have no desire to learn;

3 I'm on holiday so after a hard day lying by the pool it's taking me HOURS to run through the 20+ pages of posts on this topics, so I don't have the ENERGY to bet!!!

Just to say, though, that I'm very disappointed in Mr Hughes. He's not the man he seemed to be. Onward and upward!

tbh mate with no disrespect that could be a load of codswollop for all we know... i could pretend im an attractive girl who doesnt have a male reproductive organ between my legs but that wouldn't be necessarily true would it...

btw that was a rhetorical question

[Cocker]

Do you want a team of men or a team of peacocks?

Could I go with answer C please and have half and half

[Iceman]

Ten Cate sounded fantastic when I first read his name here, but take a look at his work with Ajax. As a head coach he didn't win anything with them, and made some really weird signings of past-it Spaniards (Urzaiz, Gabri and Luque!). A good assistant manager and a dodgy head manager, anyone else getting those Brian Kidd vibes?

what,at the time Ismail Urzaiz,Gabri and Albert Luque were fantastic players....they were sought after by many clubs....

like Nicko says,he is a thinking man,and because of his previous roles at Clubs like Ajax,Chelseas and Barca,he brings with him that Pulling power..the problem is will he be in the same situation Hughes was,and that is will he have(if he gets the job) enough money to get in quality players.

[PAFELL]

I really think that Nicko has better things to do that send people PM's if he thinks he has got a good tip - plus would that mean that he dosnet tell us the stories in the main thread anymore?

It was only a suggestion - of course we want Nicko to give us the information he gets. But how do you stop people leaking stuff from this site? Personally I believe it is impossible to achieve - but no harm suggesting ways to try.

[gumboots]

what,at the time Ismail Urziz,Gabri and Albert Luque were fantastic players....they were sought after by many clubs....

like Nicko says,he is a thinking man,and because of his previous roles at Clubs like Ajax,Chelseas and Barca,he brings with him that Pulling power..the problem is will he be in the same situation Hughes was,and that is will he have(if he gets the job) enough money to get in quality players.

Well, if he sticks around long enough someone will buy us because we'll be the only premiership club left to be bought. as a certain Mr Hughes once remarked I believe there are only a maximum of 20 available at any given time. think the Hughes problem was that they got tired of waiting. If we get buyers or investment in in the next year or so it will be less of a problem. Whether the investment will make a serious difference will depend on who buys.

[thenodrog]

Ten Cate does shout and bawl behind the scenes when it needs it. I don't see that as a problem.

As long as he mixes it and defends his players in public at all times.

...... Certainly a management tactic that works for the RFW the original 'hairdryer'. I'll bet you wont find many MU fans worrying about him ruffling the players feathers.

[Cocker]

It was only a suggestion - of course we want Nicko to give us the information he gets. But how do you stop people leaking stuff from this site? Personally I believe it is impossible to achieve - but no harm suggesting ways to try.

Dont get me wrong I agree with you. Not only on a betting front but on a rovers front too. We have always tried to keep things behind closed doors (as much as possible) and then spring the surprise when the job has been done. Certain people have obviously got wise to our gem that is Nicko and will come here only to spread the news across the web as fast as they can. Just part and parcel of the day and age we live in.

[bennyboyt11]

sorry if i missed this question already being asked and answered but you go to work and when you come back this thread has about 20 new pages!

anyways my question is, is the appointment of the new manager likely to be imminent or ongoing till after Euros?

[Ricky]

Ten Cate is a shouter and a bawler. Some of the big heads among the players do not like his approach. These days that counts for a lot.

When have you seen him shout at either Chelsea or Barca? I seem to recall him sitting on the bench and being thoughtful.

I think he was also the guy who kicked Mourinho up the ass when he tried it on in the Barca v Chelsea tunnel trouble a couple of years ago.

Sounds good to me.

Wasn't Sparky animated on the touchline or do we not talk about him any more?

[Rover95]

Exactly on what basis do people think that Alan Shearer would be a good manager for us?? Ok. In the short term the place would be buzzing with shouts of SHEARER! all over the ground etc. But realistically, would it last??

He has no track record in Management, let alone Prem League experience so why do people think he's a good choice? I'd like a genuine answer if anyone's got one. I say leave well alone - far too much of a gamble at this stage.

Don't get me wrong - my best memories of Rovers are watching him and Sutton together and I was gutted when he left us. But I truly believe it should be left as just that - good memories. Otherwise we could find ourselves in a relegation scrap.

[Iceman]

id be really disappointed if its after the Euro championship..unless there is somebody that might be interested to take over,i just dont see the sense in waiting till then...If we can get in a coach soon,then at least that guy will have a close eye on those championship for potential players,that might be available.....

Its Houllier or Ten Cate for me....both highly qualified,and would slot in and get to work straight away....If its somebody like shearer,then i fear he will be in too many press confrences instead of getting things organised and sorted out.

[brian_gallagher85]

Ten Cate does shout and bawl behind the scenes when it needs it. I don't see that as a problem.

Then this Ricky...make up your mind Nicko

[philipl]

What ten Cate's candidature gives us:

1) Innoculation against BFS and Mary Poppins if the Board decide they need a been round the block more experienced head this time. Cannot see either Allardyce or Mclaren getting the nod over ten Cate.

2) I remember Ajax being devastated when he left for Chelsea- they thought the world of him. It is also true that Barca suffered when Rijkaard was left to run things without ten Cate.

3) He puts very recent CL coaching and scouting knowledge on the table- if anyone knows of CL-quality players in our price bracket, he must do.

4) The fact he made himself available to Rovers means he must have liked what he saw at Ewood when preparing Chelsea to play against us. It is no secret that last season too many key Rovers players performed too far below their best to be acceptable which if he's a decent coach he will be enthused about sorting it out.

HTC raises the bar for all the others and that is 100% a good thing, irrespective of whether he gets the job or not.

PS the Manager poll has disappeared- are we going to get a new one with HTC in it?

[Hi Mack]

What ten Cate's candidature gives us:

1) Innoculation against BFS and Mary Poppins if the Board decide they need a been round the block more experienced head this time. Cannot see either Allardyce or Mclaren getting the nod over ten Cate.

2) I remember Ajax being devastated when he left for Chelsea- they thought the world of him. It is also true that Barca suffered when Rijkaard was left to run things without ten Cate.

3) He puts very recent CL coaching and scouting knowledge on the table- if anyone knows of CL-quality players in our price bracket, he must do.

4) The fact he made himself available to Rovers means he must have liked what he saw at Ewood when preparing Chelsea to play against us. It is no secret that last season too many key Rovers players performed too far below their best to be acceptable which if he's a decent coach he will be enthused about sorting it out.

HTC raises the bar for all the others and that is 100% a good thing, irrespective of whether he gets the job or not.

Nicko, are you sure this isn't the ploy you've been threatening to do?

Mention a random name on here and see how long it is before stroke boy

announces it as his own Exclusive on SSN?

Seriously though i'd get him (ten cate)and get him before the Kebabs do!

His pedigree is awesome he'll know talent that werent quite good enough for

chelsea but would be quality for us!

Is there a chance that this could actually..................happen?