New Manager is Mark Hughes

[modes98]

The crisis at coventry was nothing to do with strachen. He was not allowed to keep players who were sold above his head and he had to work with what he was given. He proved his worth as a manager with southampton who are not plush with funds but have been a force in recent times. I for one would be very happy to see him in charge...who knows we might get some decisions.

[Parasyte]

I think Strachan would bring a simular aggresiveness to the dressing room, but in a different way to souey. Weather thats beneficial or not, who knows, but I think he could be a star at getting players like Emo and Jansen firinf on all cylinders (although, i still doubt Jansen will ever be to what he was). Still prefer Hughes/Newell combo idea.

[Blackburn Ender]

Since most of the players mentioned are presumably on lengthy contracts - Ferguson, Stead, etc, if Souness does come a-courtin' in January, Newcastle will be paying big bucks, which would give our new man the chance to buy too.

John Williams has said an ideal candidate will be young and experienced (?).

Does Strachan count as young?

Hughes certainly does.

Whatever, we need top quality coaches first and foremost.

[USABlue]

The crisis at coventry was nothing to do with strachen. He was not allowed to keep players who were sold above his head and he had to work with what he was given. He proved his worth as a manager with southampton who are not plush with funds but have been a force in recent times. I for one would be very happy to see him in charge...who knows we might get some decisions.

First point, sort of like here.

Second point Saints a force? they had one good seaon didn't they.

[blubawls]

Would love o,neill but doubt he would leave celtic.

where,s toshack now (bags of experience)?

[RovertheHill]

List of my choices

Proven premiership managers

Strachan

Hoddle (don't like the man but has a good track record)

Allardyce

Up-and-coming managers

Jewell

Dowie

Hughes

Please no

Houllier

Reid

Venables

Gregory

[Parasyte]

Saints a force? they had one good seaon didn't they.

yeah, under Strachan. Lets face it, when he inherited Soton, while being good, it wasnt GS style (hhmm, this could get confusing, with the ginger scot having the same initials). When he improved the side, and moulded it to his liking, he got a decent prem finish, and an fa cup final, and europe. Level pegging i think with rovers WC winning year (we wernt playing Arsenal in the final, lets face it). Anyone with a recent record in the prem like that has got to be considered.

[herbergeehh]

Strachan LOVES Brad Friedel, maybe that'll help?

"Superman" was the expression he used methinks, two years ago - in both encounters between Rovers and Saints.

I would love to see Strachan come, but can anyone tell me whether he's good at pushing talents through? We DO have some exciting youngsters, I'd hate to see a manager without good skills in that department to come in. Glenn Hoddle? No freaking way, he's probably the one manager I really HATE - who else can use Anderton both for England and for Spurs???

[Timmy]

this is going to stir a backlash..

how about Roy Hodgson?

[Alex Rover]

this is going to stir a backlash..

how about Roy Hodgson?

Yeah becasue he was so good the last time

Just don't let be Glenn Hoddle.

[den]

Just don't let be Glenn Hoddle.

Wouldn't want anybody who thinks the disabled got their "come uppance for previous sins" anywhere near our club.

[greggyk]

what about Mickey Adams?? I think it would be a good choice. Who cares if he aint a big name. He's better than the likes of Mike 'effin' Newell.

[RovertheHill]

Nah - not convinced by Micky Adams. If you're looking in div 1/championship/whatever the hell it is now then I think Paul Jewell stands out by far.

[RovertheHill]

Click here to see the list of currently available managers PLUS the records of every manager in the leagues. Quite interesting...!

[American]

Doubt he will be taking Brad with him, as Given is pretty good himself.

[greggyk]

Click here to see the list of currently available managers PLUS the records of every manager in the leagues. Quite interesting...!

I must say, George Grahams record is very impressive indeed.

[Exiled_Rover]

It's got to be Strachan really, just think of the savings we'll make on the tracksuits

[RovertheHill]

Lock up the till. Alledgedly

[Brownie]

Betfair movements

Hoddle 14-1 from 20-1

Reid backed into 32-1

Jewell drifted to 21-1

Hughes and Strachan still favourites

[Gav]

They always say never look back in football but wouldn't Kenny’s return be a real shot in the arm for supporters? I'd guess another 2500 on the gates to start with but surely just a pipe dream.

Newell would be a disaster as far as I’m concerned and his 'troubles' at Hartlepool would surely rule him out of the running.

Hughes would be a decent shout but lacks Premiership experience and wouldn't give up his job with the Welsh national side.

So only one man for the job then......Strachan. Proven premiership manager and all the attributes to continue the good work his fellow Scot Souness put in at Ewood.

Penny for John Willams thoughts right now

[jansenlegend]

Looking at that list of available managers, how about Carlton Palmer?

He has good knowledge of the premiership and must have experienced many different stratergies and tactics at all of the different clubs that he has been at. H ewill also obviously be keen and available cheaply

His managerial experience at Stockport County can't damage his credentials too much?

[ABBEY]

would be interesting to see if king kenny could work his magic with no dosh though.

[ABBEY]

Looking at that list of available managers, how about Carlton Palmer?

He has good knowledge of the premiership and must have experienced many different stratergies and tactics at all of the different clubs that he has been at. H ewill also obviously be keen and available cheaply

His managerial experience at Stockport County can't damage his credentials too much?

be careful how much you inject!!!!your close to overdosing!

[Gav]

Looking at that list of available managers, how about Carlton Palmer?

He has good knowledge of the premiership and must have experienced many different stratergies and tactics at all of the different clubs that he has been at. H ewill also obviously be keen and available cheaply

His managerial experience at Stockport County can't damage his credentials too much?

That post is exactly the reason i tend not to come on this site anymore

Wee wee taker or not!

[Ozz]

I saw Gary Megson shopping in Selfridges in Manchester last week. He was looking at the Duffer clothing range. Could this be a clue??

Ginger miser/ Paddy Winger double coup for Rovers??