It's Appleton

***Diclonius*** · 09-02-2019 10:00 AM

Press are running with it.

Welcome Michael!

***jonny*** · 09-02-2019 10:03 AM

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Press are running with it.

Welcome Michael!

Which press? Can't see it anywhere.

**makaveli1875** · 09-02-2019 10:06 AM

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Which press? Can't see it anywhere.

The evening news saying he's expected to be announced soon

***Scouse Hibee*** · 09-02-2019 10:06 AM

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Press are running with it.

Welcome Michael!

It seems to be, expected to be named in days according to EEN

**heretoday** · 10-02-2019 11:14 AM

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It seems to be, expected to be named in days according to EEN

It would be an excellent appointment. He's ambitious.

**GloryGlory** · 10-02-2019 01:39 PM

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It would be an excellent appointment. He's ambitious.

His interview that was linked - he came across as driven and motivated.

**Liberal Hibby** · 09-02-2019 10:11 AM

Didn't Leeann say there were more interviews next week?

**Crab apple** · 09-02-2019 10:17 AM

I posted this last Sunday morning. Looks like he's been in the frame all along.

'Sunday Times suggesting references have been asked for several options, including for Michael Appleton'.

**LustForLeith** · 09-02-2019 10:23 AM

I was hoping it was going to be Natalie or Nicole.

Never ever mind...

**MacGruber** · 09-02-2019 10:23 AM

It's defo Appleton... or Heckingbottom.. or Magilton.. or someone else. Press don't know for sure including EEN

**Ronniekirk** · 09-02-2019 01:04 PM

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I posted this last Sunday morning. Looks like he's been in the frame all along.

'Sunday Times suggesting references have been asked for several options, including for Michael Appleton'.

Sucsedsion Planning

**Lago** · 09-02-2019 12:41 PM

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Didn't Leeann say there were more interviews next week?

Smoke screen

**Ronniekirk** · 09-02-2019 01:12 PM

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Didn't Leeann say there were more interviews next week?

On Radio just now saying the message is there are further interviews next week but Appleton at the game today That ftom Reporter Brian McLaughlin who spoke to Leeann an Hour ago
Preston saying Alex Ferguson was backing Appleton
But no appointment has Officially been made

**~~The 90+2~~** · 09-02-2019 10:16 AM

Welcome to Hibernian and good luck Michael.

**HibbySpurs** · 09-02-2019 10:32 AM

Maybe looks highly likely but I’d just hold our horses on the welcomes until a source more reliable than the EEN breaks this, like the club.

If it comes to pass though here’s to a successful tenure. A former premiership manager with a 100% winning record in that league (Ok only two games), his record at Oxford seems decent so looking forward to seeing what he can do IF he is confirmed.

**~~The 90+2~~** · 09-02-2019 10:34 AM

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Maybe looks highly likely but I’d just hold our horses on the welcomes until a source more reliable than the EEN breaks this, like the club.

If it comes to pass though here’s to a successful tenure. A former premiership manager with a 100% winning record in that league (Ok only two games), his record at Oxford seems decent so looking forward to seeing what he can do IF he is confirmed.

He will be. Stantonsboots nailed it all along and has decent sources. Delighted I took a punt on Tuesday 👍

***SRHibs*** · 09-02-2019 10:34 AM

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He will be. Stantonsboots nailed it all along and has decent sources. Delighted I took a punt on Tuesday 👍

What price did you get then?

**HibbySpurs** · 09-02-2019 10:35 AM

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He will be. Stantonsboots nailed it all along and has decent sources. Delighted I took a punt on Tuesday 👍

Odds? Looks a decent bet now tho 👏👏

***Hibbyradge*** · 09-02-2019 10:38 AM

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He will be. Stantonsboots nailed it all along and has decent sources. Delighted I took a punt on Tuesday 👍

Post a screenshot of your bet.

Make us all jealous.

**~~The 90+2~~** · 09-02-2019 10:42 AM

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Post a screenshot of your bet.

Make us all jealous.

I’ll post it when confirmed as not jinxing it. I don’t think you’ll be waiting long big boy. 5/2 I took.

***SRHibs*** · 09-02-2019 10:45 AM

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I’ll post it when confirmed as not jinxing it. I don’t think you’ll be waiting long big boy. 5/2 I took.

I got 6/4 yesterday morning so I’m relatively happy with that. Fingers crossed!

***Hibbyradge*** · 09-02-2019 10:49 AM

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I’ll post it when confirmed as not jinxing it. I don’t think you’ll be waiting long big boy. 5/2 I took.

You don't half play your cards close to your chest.

On Tuesday, you were bemoaning the fact that it was unlikely to be Alan Subbs and all the time you were backing Michael Appleton.

Impressive subterfuge.

**stantonsboots** · 09-02-2019 12:06 PM

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He will be. Stantonsboots nailed it all along and has decent sources. Delighted I took a punt on Tuesday 👍

👍😁

**~~Captain Trips~~** · 09-02-2019 10:55 AM

Some build on the guy wouldn't mess with him. If he does not do well though I have no issue on telling him so...... Via email.

**Lago** · 09-02-2019 12:43 PM

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Some build on the guy wouldn't mess with him. If he does not do well though I have no issue on telling him so...... Via email.

Flo is clearing his locker😁

**Silky** · 09-02-2019 12:46 PM

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Flo is clearing his locker😁

He's not. He went to clear his locker but missed it.

***Leith Green*** · 09-02-2019 11:14 AM

Appleton like most of the candidates, and pretty much any manager we have and ever will appoint is a gamble. Id far rather this kind of appointment than going down for instance the tommy wright route. Obviously the board must feel he is the best suited to the core values of the football club and the infrastructure we have in place. Hopefully the guy gets the appropriate time required to put his stamp on the team and to make changes to the squad he feels necessary. Hopefully we play attacking football and he can add a steeliness to the core of the team as well.

Good luck and welcome to the club 💚

**The Harp Awakes** · 09-02-2019 11:27 AM

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Appleton like most of the candidates, and pretty much any manager we have and ever will appoint is a gamble. Id far rather this kind of appointment than going down for instance the tommy wright route. Obviously the board must feel he is the best suited to the core values of the football club and the infrastructure we have in place. Hopefully the guy gets the appropriate time required to put his stamp on the team and to make changes to the squad he feels necessary. Hopefully we play attacking football and he can add a steeliness to the core of the team as well.

Good luck and welcome to the club 💚

Agreed. Risky appointment and not particularly impressed by his CV. If he gets off to a poor start I can't see the fans giving him much slack.

Willing to give the Board the benefit of the doubt though as they have got it right on the last 2 occasions. Welcome to the club Michael.

***Leith Green*** · 09-02-2019 11:29 AM

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Agreed. Risky appointment and not particularly impressed by his CV. If he gets off to a poor start I can't see the fans giving him much slack.

Willing to give the Board the benefit of the doubt though as they have got it right on the last 2 occasions. Welcome to the club Michael.

Agreed... Lets hope he is more Mogga than Calderwood 😁