Kenny Shiels - Hibs manager?

[DarrenSQH]

I dont think it would ever be boring with him in charge anyway.

Had Killie play some decent stuff and stuck up for the team during interviews.

[Weststandwanab]

After we looked after Dean so well with his eye problems and again after last years Scottish Cup tie when he said we were the best fans he's ever seen at Rugby Park and hoped we went on to win it. Apologies, I do recall that now !

[Pretty Boy]

I speak nicely of Hibs, have a poor win % and am a gob*****. Do I get the job?

To be honest i'm already going off the idea of him getting the job. The reactions whenever he is mentioned show that he would divide an already fractured support at a time when we need pulled together.

I enjoyed watching his Killie team, with limited options they won a League Cup and put a few hoodoos against the OF to bed. I inly know 4 Killie fans but they all love the guy and it'a not like they have improved since he left, regressed is anything.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Please no! :pray:

[tamig]

I'd give him the job right now. I'd think he'd do great things with this squad and have us playing some great stuff.

[Speedway]

Can anyone tell me that they want this boy in charge of us?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkmtOMbEEw4

[Gustavo Fring]

who ever gets the job aint gonnae please everyone , as long as we get behind him and hope they make an impact quickly

shiels will do for now , his kille team was entertaining and could beat the old firm + the yams and thats what we all want

[HibsNibs]

If the board appoint Kenny Shiels as Manager I will never set foot in Easter Road. The mans a complete and utter Bell end and deserves to be no where near our Club.

ditto

[hibee_girl]

I'm not in favour of him getting the job either, we have been enough of an embarrassment already without throwing him into the mix!

[Leishy1995]

What is Shiels record against hearts?

[heretoday]

Agree.....

Wonder if the Malmo gaffer fancies Edinburgh:greengrin

Or the Maribor gaffer! Ante Šimundža. Now there's a name to conjure with!

[Big Sexy Dave]

If kenny ****ing shiels ends up the manager at ER then someone can have my ST. Its time for the club to step up and show that they care about the fans. If its another dud who no one's even heard of they can find some other mug who is willing to part with over £500 a year! To think that going to watch hibs used to be the highlight of my week! If I realised it was possible to be so ****ing bad at kicking a ball around a pitch I would've stuck at football as I have no doubts I would've been far better than the majority of the "players" I have witnessed over the years. I would rip the piss out of rowan vine! Hibs really are in some nick. Sunday league stuff
Can I have it to give to my oldest?

[heretoday]

I dont think it would ever be boring with him in charge anyway.

Had Killie play some decent stuff and stuck up for the team during interviews.

He's a Hun though isn't he?

[marleyhib]

Won a cup with Killie, decent manager. Fenlon was too weak for me, amongst other failings. Shiels has a lot of drive and is his own man, I would welcome him.

[Arch Stanton]

Won a cup with Killie, decent manager. Fenlon was too weak for me, amongst other failings. Shiels has a lot of drive and is his own man, I would welcome him.

Not sure if being a successful manager in Scotland means being successful with Hibs - thinking about Williamson and Hughes.

I've really no idea whether Shiels would be any good at Hibs but if Petrie appoints him he probably won't be.

[Big Sexy Dave]

Not much different from Fenlon then !

When was that ?
http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl/hibs-furious-over-kenny-shiels-claim-that-paul-cairney-cheated-to-win-penalty-1-2539934

[killie-hibby]

Can anyone tell me that they want this boy in charge of us?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkmtOMbEEw4

Billy Smarts circus would want him as a balancing act. He displayed uncanny skills on the beam behind the dug out. Give credit where its due.

[southern hibby]

I would interview the Malmo coach. Showed is how game should be played imagine what players he could get to come to Hibs. That Malmo team had width speed and could pass.

GGTTH

[Dashing Bob S]

To be honest i'm already going off the idea of him getting the job. The reactions whenever he is mentioned show that he would divide an already fractured support at a time when we need pulled together.

I enjoyed watching his Killie team, with limited options they won a League Cup and put a few hoodoos against the OF to bed. I inly know 4 Killie fans but they all love the guy and it'a not like they have improved since he left, regressed is anything.

Anybody will divide our support - best sticking to your guns.

Whoever comes has to get results and play decent football, and that's about the only thing that will unite us. With Shiels we have at least a shot of that.

Yes, he might be a disaster, alienate players with his style etc, but I'd appoint him till the end of the season and see if it's a good fit, then take it from there.

[pacorosssco]

Anybody will divide our support - best sticking to your guns.

Whoever comes has to get results and play decent football, and that's about the only thing that will unite us. With Shiels we have at least a shot of that.

Yes, he might be a disaster, alienate players with his style etc, but I'd appoint him till the end of the season and see if it's a good fit, then take it from there.

Mowbray lost first game v Killie but most were happy with what they saw and believed if we played in that manner things would come good. Not an endorsement for mogga but shows results arent always whats needed. People need to like what they see

[Beefster]

Shiels has had one proper management job. He was sacked from that for not being good enough and having a win rate worse than Fenlon. That should end the discussion.

[TowerHibs]

Shiels has had one proper management job. He was sacked from that for not being good enough and having a win rate worse than Fenlon. That should end the discussion.

yeah i agree. boring list of candidates and boring suggestions from a lot on here. Needs to be an out the box appointment, here for the long term and with a freshness about the place.

Butcher, Shiels, mcLeish....nah

[Saorsa]

No for me.

[WhileTheChief..]

Definite yes from me.

[john18722]

Can anyone tell me that they want this boy in charge of us?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkmtOMbEEw4

Definitely, he got a 1-1 draw in Inverness!

[NAE NOOKIE]

No from me too.

Nae beginners.
Nae LOI winners
Nae ex Hibs players
Nae gob*****s


Perhaps we do need to look abroad .... There must be managers out there with decent records but on low wages compared to what we would pay .... Dunno what the guy who manages that Sheriff lot is on ... they gave Spurs a decent game. What about Spain ... everybody scratched their heads when Southampton appointed pochettino, but look at them now. I know he's Argentinian and not Spanish.

Anyway .......... perhaps we need to think out of the box this time.

[Franck Stanton]

Reading through the last ten pages it would appear that there are as many fans saying yes to Shiels as there are saying no. Quite a few advocate giving him till end of season to show if he is the right man for the job - not a bad shout in my opinion. If he is useless/gobby then punt him - nothing lost as we aren't exactly setting the heather on fire just now. If he united the team and fans with football being played in the correct manner, "The Hibs Way" if you like then a longer contract could be offered, win-win in my opinion, lets the dust settle a wee bit and means we are not just panicking and appointing the wrong man [again]. For what it's worth, I think he did a good job at Killie and only parted company with them when he fell out big-time with their owner [as have most of their fans if I am not mistaken], the Killie players seemed to like him, Heff was punted as he was very vocal about supporting him when they binned him [Shiels I mean]

[1068gary]

No no no !!

[judas]

Poor show by the site admins.

On the voting panel both options show up as 'no'. I went for the first no and this was logged as a yes.

The result in my view would be a stronger no, if the votes weren't rigged.

[SteveHFC]

Aye.

He can bring back Deano with him :agree:

[Newcastlehibby]

No from me. What about Ian Holloway?

[tamig]

Shiels has had one proper management job. He was sacked from that for not being good enough and having a win rate worse than Fenlon. That should end the discussion.

Think he was sacked because his chairman was an erse. He probably had the smallest budget in the league at Killie.

[TowerHibs]

I would like to see a coach who has been at a bigger club than us and looking for another crack of the whip - not something too disimilar to Paolo sergio. We need someone who an cope with expectation, excite the fans and demand the respect of the players. Get Bouzy, ian murray in as his number 2 and after afew years move upstairs and let they 2 run the club

Wishful thinking i know

[staunchhibby]

What's the thoughts on Peter Grant

[bingo70]

What's the thoughts on Peter Grant

**** **** ****

[Springbank]

What's the thoughts on Peter Grant

Very good coach, keep the ball on the deck and pass it to a fella in a green jersey...oh and move afterwards to be able to receive a return pass

That would be progress

[God Petrie]

Are people seriously suggesting Ian Holloway?

Get a grip - he's just left a premiership club. Plus he's an absolute twat loved by the media in England because he gives them stories by talking without thinking.

[weonlywon6-2]

Shiels has had one proper management job. He was sacked from that for not being good enough and having a win rate worse than Fenlon. That should end the discussion.


I think you need to check what his win rate compared to other killie managers and see if there is a difference.

He made them win a cup against a good celtic team,cant ignore that.

Any manager that can just make us fight and pass the ball a bit will do me

[greenpaper55]

No no and no again,i think if he was appointed it would be an utter disaster, some of his comments when he was at Killie were just unbelievable. I think his appointment might be the end for some fans, i heard on the radio he was in the directors box on wednesday-please no !.

[McHibby]

Nut.

I actually didn't mind some of his chat, especially comments like, "Celtic make a song and dance about everything, don’t they? Paranoid FC." But I don't know if what we need right now is a loose cannon who is guaranteed to be clashing with the authorities.

[weecounty hibby]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! For **** sake nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!

[Jonnyboy]

Poor show by the site admins.

On the voting panel both options show up as 'no'. I went for the first no and this was logged as a yes.

The result in my view would be a stronger no, if the votes weren't rigged.

It was the thread starter that set up the voting options. Nothing to do with the Admins

[truehibernian]

Spoke to someone tonight who knows Kenny well and he'd jump at the chance to manage Hibs.

For me it's a no brainer (not my preferred choice but I'll explain).

Kenny is available now, no cost implication and he wants the gig. He knows the SPL and has worked with Jimmy Nic and some of the guys. He knows the club and knows Rod well. There are numerous factors that would make it seamless.

One important factor - and I know this irks Petrie - the way Hibs are portrayed on the Beeb and press. Even 'going well' some at Hibs are angered by the fact we seem to be easy to 'kick'. The Beeb love Kenny - they really do. And he could be a way of getting Hibs talked about positively thus creating a better media vibe around the players. And he takes no nonsense from pundits and hacks.

The downside is his mouth runs away with him - so does Mourinho's though. I can handle a few mishaps in the press interviews as long as he gets us winning and playing nice football.

[tamig]

Spoke to someone tonight who knows Kenny well and he'd jump at the chance to manage Hibs.

For me it's a no brainer (not my preferred choice but I'll explain).

Kenny is available now, no cost implication and he wants the gig. He knows the SPL and has worked with Jimmy Nic and some of the guys. He knows the club and knows Rod well. There are numerous factors that would make it seamless.

One important factor - and I know this irks Petrie - the way Hibs are portrayed on the Beeb and press. Even 'going well' some at Hibs are angered by the fact we seem to be easy to 'kick'. The Beeb love Kenny - they really do. And he could be a way of getting Hibs talked about positively thus creating a better media vibe around the players. And he takes no nonsense from pundits and hacks.

The downside is his mouth runs away with him - so does Mourinho's though. I can handle a few mishaps in the press interviews as long as he gets us winning and playing nice football.
Well said. Strangely enough I was thinking about the Beeb view of Hibs earlier if KS got the job.

[Dashing Bob S]

Mowbray lost first game v Killie but most were happy with what they saw and believed if we played in that manner things would come good. Not an endorsement for mogga but shows results arent always whats needed. People need to like what they see

Yes, I remember that 4-4 game v Dundee at ER. We were 4-1 up and drew 4-4 but could have lost it in the end. Nobody gave a toss. Everyone left that stadium elated, knowing that they'd seen something special and that we were about to embark on a big adventure together. I'd love that sense of optimism and wonder to return to ER.

[Dashing Bob S]

Spoke to someone tonight who knows Kenny well and he'd jump at the chance to manage Hibs.

For me it's a no brainer (not my preferred choice but I'll explain).

Kenny is available now, no cost implication and he wants the gig. He knows the SPL and has worked with Jimmy Nic and some of the guys. He knows the club and knows Rod well. There are numerous factors that would make it seamless.

One important factor - and I know this irks Petrie - the way Hibs are portrayed on the Beeb and press. Even 'going well' some at Hibs are angered by the fact we seem to be easy to 'kick'. The Beeb love Kenny - they really do. And he could be a way of getting Hibs talked about positively thus creating a better media vibe around the players. And he takes no nonsense from pundits and hacks.

The downside is his mouth runs away with him - so does Mourinho's though. I can handle a few mishaps in the press interviews as long as he gets us winning and playing nice football.

This. It's time we had a real leader who instils a siege mentality. I hate the weird need a lot of our fans seem to have to be loved by others, and not to be seen to be offending everybody. Dignity and 'Hibs Class' is all very well, but we've crossed the line to the point we're seen as a bunch of doormats. The snickering Yam pricks at the BBC and EEN make the disrespectful off-hand remarks that they wouldn't to the OF and Hearts, as they'd be pulled up instantly about it. We're fair game to them, in a way Shiels wouldn't stand for. I'd rather have a guy with personality and fight - I think he could end up as a great fit for this club.

[Pete]

This. It's time we had a real leader who instils a siege mentality. I hate the weird need a lot of our fans seem to have to be loved by others, and not to be seen to be offending everybody. Dignity and 'Hibs Class' is all very well, but we've crossed the line to the point we're seen as a bunch of doormats. The snickering Yam pricks at the BBC and EEN make the disrespectful off-hand remarks that they wouldn't to the OF and Hearts, as they'd be pulled up instantly about it. We're fair game to them, in a way Shiels wouldn't stand for. I'd rather have a guy with personality and fight - I think he could end up as a great fit for this club.

:agree:

Agree with all of that. People also say he talks too much but he would be our mouthpiece and if he was to be outspoken when defending our club then I would love the guy for it. People also say that he would embarrass us but they are probably the same people who found it embarrassing to be a hibs fan over the last few years: very low embarrassment threshold.

Anyway, it's a side issue and people should be concentrating on the football side of kenny Shiels. If they want to analyse his past they should listen to him talking about his philosophies and his strong defences of them. It's a shame that he was sacked in a way because there was a group of youngsters that were ready to shine in the SPL alongside the experienced players. It's as if Alan Johnstone is scared to fail and has reverted to a team full of experienced players...not ideal in the long term. Attacking football played by quality youngsters is right up my street and that's what Kenny is all about.

Apparently he said some things regarding Rangers. Well boo-hoo, he's a Rangers man, what do you expect? I'd be more suspicious if he came out with some bull that he didn't really believe himself.

[IberianHibernian]

If Shiels is such a great manager why`s he out of work in November ? Nicholl / Shiels appointment would be huge disappointment for a number of reasons - am not naive enough to think Petrie etc have not been thinking about new manager since summer or before but sure we can come up with someone better .

[OsloHibs]

Both choices are NO :confused:

[Bearders]

[QUOTE=truehibernian;3790657]Spoke to someone tonight who knows Kenny well and he'd jump at the chance to manage Hibs.

I also have good friend from NI who knows both KS and JN well (my friend was in NI 82 World Cup Squad). KS has an extensive network of European contacts through his previous roles working with younger players. He regularly spends his summer break visiting top clubs across Europe to get an in depth insight into training methods etc. I believe this summer he was in Spain working at a number of La Liga clubs. From what I,ve been told about him as a football coach he would certainly be worthy of serious consideration. The unknown would be the additional responsibilities that comes with the Manager job.

[ANDY McGEECHAN]

No no and no again,i think if he was appointed it would be an utter disaster, some of his comments when he was at Killie were just unbelievable. I think his appointment might be the end for some fans, i heard on the radio he was in the directors box on wednesday-please no !.

FFS don't even think about it Rod. The thought of Kenny Shiels in charge at E R makes me physically sick. After 50 years of watching Hibs, it would without doubt be the end for me. It would be a gut wrenching choice not to go back, but Dalkeith Thistle may get a new supporter very soon. GGTTH.

[bingo70]

FFS don't even think about it Rod. The thought of Kenny Shiels in charge at E R makes me physically sick. After 50 years of watching Hibs, it would without doubt be the end for me. It would be a gut wrenching choice not to go back, but Dalkeith Thistle may get a new supporter very soon. GGTTH.

What happens if he does well? Would you go back?

[Stewboy]

Jesus wept! Don't bring him in because he makes stupid comments? Good hope he brings a siege mentality as well

Have you seen us? We are soft as shecht who play the most unattractive football in the league with a pretty decent squad

[ANDY McGEECHAN]

What happens if he does well? Would you go back?

No mate I would not. But really hope I don't have to walk away.

[ALF TUPPER]

I think he went to the Sir Alex Ferguson school of mind games and controversy.
A few quotes from the man :

“It was the ugly boy from Rangers – the male model from Ayrshire. I think his mascara was running.” On then Ibrox player Kirk Broadfoot, Sept 2011.


“We’ve been so dominant in all of those games and yet ended up with six or seven draws. It’s been shooty-in at times.” He manages to upset most SPL clubs, Feb 2012.


“I’m one of the most mild-mannered people you’ll meet.” When not upsetting folk, yes, Feb 2012.


“I have no sympathy for him. If you have principles in your life and your job is to select the team and that power is taken away from you then you have to leave.” On Hearts boss Paulo Sergio after his team was reportedly picked for him, Feb 2012.


“He ran straight into my player looking for a penalty. When the video evidence comes up that player should be suspended. I don’t like diving.” Hibs star Paul Cairney gets it tight, Sept 2012.


“I shook hands with him after the match. I didn’t say one word to him and he came out with a sarcastic retort to me and I’ve just reported him.” Shiels blasts ref Euan Norris, Nov 2012.


“People maybe think I’m a bad person and you go out to get bad people. But I don’t want to be a monster.” Opening up to Record Sport, Nov 2012.


“I have to stop getting involved because I’ve been told they are out to get me.” Shiels on the SFA, Nov 2012.


“What we’ve achieved in 2012 has far surpassed what any other club in Scotland have achieved.” He reckons Killie are best of the year, Dec 2012.


“As it stands I plan to include Pascali in the squad.” Shiels vows to play the banned Manuel Pascali, Dec 2012.


“I brought in evidence to disprove the fourth official, who fabricated stuff to try to incriminate me. I’m not going to lie down to these people.” He accuses official Andrew Dallas of a conspiracy, Dec 2012.


“Fourth officials don’t serve any purpose at all. Football would be better without them. It’d be good if we could have a bit of peace to do our job.” His New Year wishlist, Jan 2013.


“I’ll probably not change.” After another SFA ban his words proved prophetic, Jan 2013.


“Celtic make a song and dance about everything, don’t they? Paranoid FC.” A pop at the champions, drawing the response: “he’s the David Brent of Scottish football” from Neil Lennon, Apr 2013.


“They have a massive influence in the judicial panel. Celtic are the monster of Scottish football.” Another dig at the Hoops, May 2013.

still want him folks ?.. :cb

[jeffers]

I'd be disappointed if we jumped in and offered him a 2+ year deal now, but I'd definitely give him a contract 'til the end of the season. That should be long enough to determine if he is the man for the job.

[Dibben]

I'd be disappointed if we jumped in and offered him a 2+ year deal now, but I'd definitely give him a contract 'til the end of the season. That should be long enough to determine if he is the man for the job.

Sums it up for me.

[Moon unit]

Jesus wept! Don't bring him in because he makes stupid comments? Good hope he brings a siege mentality as well

Have you seen us? We are soft as shecht who play the most unattractive football in the league with a pretty decent squad

Strachan makes stupid comments every week,but he's doing a grand job!

[Golden Bear]

I think he went to the Sir Alex Ferguson school of mind games and controversy.
A few quotes from the man :

“It was the ugly boy from Rangers – the male model from Ayrshire. I think his mascara was running.” On then Ibrox player Kirk Broadfoot, Sept 2011.


“We’ve been so dominant in all of those games and yet ended up with six or seven draws. It’s been shooty-in at times.” He manages to upset most SPL clubs, Feb 2012.


“I’m one of the most mild-mannered people you’ll meet.” When not upsetting folk, yes, Feb 2012.


“I have no sympathy for him. If you have principles in your life and your job is to select the team and that power is taken away from you then you have to leave.” On Hearts boss Paulo Sergio after his team was reportedly picked for him, Feb 2012.


“He ran straight into my player looking for a penalty. When the video evidence comes up that player should be suspended. I don’t like diving.” Hibs star Paul Cairney gets it tight, Sept 2012.


“I shook hands with him after the match. I didn’t say one word to him and he came out with a sarcastic retort to me and I’ve just reported him.” Shiels blasts ref Euan Norris, Nov 2012.


“People maybe think I’m a bad person and you go out to get bad people. But I don’t want to be a monster.” Opening up to Record Sport, Nov 2012.


“I have to stop getting involved because I’ve been told they are out to get me.” Shiels on the SFA, Nov 2012.


“What we’ve achieved in 2012 has far surpassed what any other club in Scotland have achieved.” He reckons Killie are best of the year, Dec 2012.


“As it stands I plan to include Pascali in the squad.” Shiels vows to play the banned Manuel Pascali, Dec 2012.


“I brought in evidence to disprove the fourth official, who fabricated stuff to try to incriminate me. I’m not going to lie down to these people.” He accuses official Andrew Dallas of a conspiracy, Dec 2012.


“Fourth officials don’t serve any purpose at all. Football would be better without them. It’d be good if we could have a bit of peace to do our job.” His New Year wishlist, Jan 2013.


“I’ll probably not change.” After another SFA ban his words proved prophetic, Jan 2013.


“Celtic make a song and dance about everything, don’t they? Paranoid FC.” A pop at the champions, drawing the response: “he’s the David Brent of Scottish football” from Neil Lennon, Apr 2013.


“They have a massive influence in the judicial panel. Celtic are the monster of Scottish football.” Another dig at the Hoops, May 2013.

still want him folks ?.. :cb



Selective or what?

Will you be starting another thread on his words of wisdom?

:cb

[Jim44]

There is no doubt that Hibs are one of the main media targets for sarcasm, p!ss taking and all things negative in SPFL. KS at the helm would do nothing to change that.

[londonhibby]

Not Kenny Shiels or any of the usual suspects, we need to think outside the box and maybe try foreign. Paul Sergio's free, having been emptied by Apoel at the beginning of October. He knows Scottish football, has good contacts and we could afford him.

Also: :yw:

[Springbank]

I think he went to the Sir Alex Ferguson school of mind games and controversy.
A few quotes from the man :

“It was the ugly boy from Rangers – the male model from Ayrshire. I think his mascara was running.” On then Ibrox player Kirk Broadfoot, Sept 2011.


“We’ve been so dominant in all of those games and yet ended up with six or seven draws. It’s been shooty-in at times.” He manages to upset most SPL clubs, Feb 2012.


“I’m one of the most mild-mannered people you’ll meet.” When not upsetting folk, yes, Feb 2012.


“I have no sympathy for him. If you have principles in your life and your job is to select the team and that power is taken away from you then you have to leave.” On Hearts boss Paulo Sergio after his team was reportedly picked for him, Feb 2012.


“He ran straight into my player looking for a penalty. When the video evidence comes up that player should be suspended. I don’t like diving.” Hibs star Paul Cairney gets it tight, Sept 2012.


“I shook hands with him after the match. I didn’t say one word to him and he came out with a sarcastic retort to me and I’ve just reported him.” Shiels blasts ref Euan Norris, Nov 2012.


“People maybe think I’m a bad person and you go out to get bad people. But I don’t want to be a monster.” Opening up to Record Sport, Nov 2012.


“I have to stop getting involved because I’ve been told they are out to get me.” Shiels on the SFA, Nov 2012.


“What we’ve achieved in 2012 has far surpassed what any other club in Scotland have achieved.” He reckons Killie are best of the year, Dec 2012.


“As it stands I plan to include Pascali in the squad.” Shiels vows to play the banned Manuel Pascali, Dec 2012.


“I brought in evidence to disprove the fourth official, who fabricated stuff to try to incriminate me. I’m not going to lie down to these people.” He accuses official Andrew Dallas of a conspiracy, Dec 2012.


“Fourth officials don’t serve any purpose at all. Football would be better without them. It’d be good if we could have a bit of peace to do our job.” His New Year wishlist, Jan 2013.


“I’ll probably not change.” After another SFA ban his words proved prophetic, Jan 2013.


“Celtic make a song and dance about everything, don’t they? Paranoid FC.” A pop at the champions, drawing the response: “he’s the David Brent of Scottish football” from Neil Lennon, Apr 2013.


“They have a massive influence in the judicial panel. Celtic are the monster of Scottish football.” Another dig at the Hoops, May 2013.

still want him folks ?.. :cb

Sounds like Eddie Turnbull and he did no too bad

The story of the team getting into the dressing room after 0-7 at Tynie and Turnbull tearing into them:
Why didn't you hit ten, it's what they would have done

Proper
Oldskool

[Springbank]

Sums it up for me.

Win win

[Beefster]

Think he was sacked because his chairman was an erse. He probably had the smallest budget in the league at Killie.

The chairman may well be an arse but Shiels' record, cup win aside, is not good. I'm fairly sure that in some beancounter's report on the SPL a while ago, Killie had a bigger wage budget than everyone outside Rangers, Celtic, Hibs, Hearts and Aberdeen.


I think you need to check what his win rate compared to other killie managers and see if there is a difference.

There is a difference. Shiels' win rate is worse that Williamson's, Mixu's, Jefferies and on a par with Calderwood's.

[Aldo]

**** **** ****

I take it that's a No from you then Bingo?? ;-)

[Carheenlea]

There is no doubt that Kenny Shiels has a footballing philosophy that sits alongside that of the supporters, we all want to see a more entertaining brand of football. I would be interested in seeing what Kenny Shiels can do with the squad, especially with some of the younger players who he might be inclined to introduce to the team, and a deal to the seasons end would be sensible.
A Hibernian manager should be conducting himself in a dignified manner befitting our fine club, and his exploits at Kilmarnock would be of some concern, but then again, he might just stand up for us a bit more than we have done in the past, and knocking the occasional heads together when need be may not actually be a bad thing in that respect.
It`s about finding a fit, and Terry Butcher certainly has that at Inverness and Aberdeen, who like us have struggled to fill their managerial role have eventually appeared to have found a good fit with Derek McKinnes looking every bit an Aberdeen manager for future years.

[Heisenberg]

Kenny Shiels brand of football got found out easily when he was at Killie. Push them high up the park and they are lost without a plan b. He's really good with the youth side of it but I wouldn't be keen for him to become manager.

[davhibby]

Some people are pie in the sky thinking we'd get near some of these others mentioned so I think KS is really the best option for now. Get him in to the end of the season and see what he can do. Most people on here want passing football and he would play it

[green glory]

@BarryAnderson_8: Terry Butcher would be a coup for #Hibs & is favourite to replace Fenlon. Another thought: Csaba Laszlo is back in #Edinburgh & seeking work

When has anyone said Butcher was the favourite? Even the bookies only have him at 7/1.

My respect for the journalistic behemoth that is Banderson grows daily.

[joe breezy]

I think he went to the Sir Alex Ferguson school of mind games and controversy.
A few quotes from the man :

“It was the ugly boy from Rangers – the male model from Ayrshire. I think his mascara was running.” On then Ibrox player Kirk Broadfoot, Sept 2011.


“We’ve been so dominant in all of those games and yet ended up with six or seven draws. It’s been shooty-in at times.” He manages to upset most SPL clubs, Feb 2012.


“I’m one of the most mild-mannered people you’ll meet.” When not upsetting folk, yes, Feb 2012.


“I have no sympathy for him. If you have principles in your life and your job is to select the team and that power is taken away from you then you have to leave.” On Hearts boss Paulo Sergio after his team was reportedly picked for him, Feb 2012.


“He ran straight into my player looking for a penalty. When the video evidence comes up that player should be suspended. I don’t like diving.” Hibs star Paul Cairney gets it tight, Sept 2012.


“I shook hands with him after the match. I didn’t say one word to him and he came out with a sarcastic retort to me and I’ve just reported him.” Shiels blasts ref Euan Norris, Nov 2012.


“People maybe think I’m a bad person and you go out to get bad people. But I don’t want to be a monster.” Opening up to Record Sport, Nov 2012.


“I have to stop getting involved because I’ve been told they are out to get me.” Shiels on the SFA, Nov 2012.


“What we’ve achieved in 2012 has far surpassed what any other club in Scotland have achieved.” He reckons Killie are best of the year, Dec 2012.


“As it stands I plan to include Pascali in the squad.” Shiels vows to play the banned Manuel Pascali, Dec 2012.


“I brought in evidence to disprove the fourth official, who fabricated stuff to try to incriminate me. I’m not going to lie down to these people.” He accuses official Andrew Dallas of a conspiracy, Dec 2012.


“Fourth officials don’t serve any purpose at all. Football would be better without them. It’d be good if we could have a bit of peace to do our job.” His New Year wishlist, Jan 2013.


“I’ll probably not change.” After another SFA ban his words proved prophetic, Jan 2013.


“Celtic make a song and dance about everything, don’t they? Paranoid FC.” A pop at the champions, drawing the response: “he’s the David Brent of Scottish football” from Neil Lennon, Apr 2013.


“They have a massive influence in the judicial panel. Celtic are the monster of Scottish football.” Another dig at the Hoops, May 2013.

still want him folks ?.. :cb

I don't know who i'd like the most, there are other challenges in addition to a manager role, but none of the above would put me off

[Golden Bear]

This poll is a big no no for me.

[Hibiza]

A joke at Killie (gaff comments / stupid bans) . currently spouting equal nonsense on the radio. :confused:

[Golden Bear]

A joke at Killie (gaff comments / stupid bans) . currently spouting equal nonsense on the radio. :confused:

He can spout all the crap he wants but if he can get the team playing a brand of winning and entertaining football then I'll be more than happy to welcome him as Manager.

[SonOfTortolano]

Agreed. SHIELS for me...

[Unseen work]

Where is all this Kilmarnock played good football coming from? Everytime I watched them they seemed dire to me.

Just watched some recent highlights of them from last season and going by that they were on the Backfoot for most games and scored the odd scrappy goal

[pontius pilate]

Sheils until seasons end then terry butcher in

[jdships]

This poll is a big no no for me.

:top marks:agree:

[Andy74]

Sheils until seasons end then terry butcher in

A short term appointment would be a disaster.

[pontius pilate]

A short term appointment would be a disaster.

How? Terry butchers contract is up at the end of the season so if we are assuming rod likes the cheap option then he won't have to pay compo to ICT and TB can leave on good terms with them. However if Sheils does a good job through to seasons end then the board have a choice to make go with the fans favourite TB or stick with the guy who done a good job for the remainder of the season.

All hypothetical of course that KS does well

[3pm]

A short term appointment would be a disaster.

Not really.

[Andy74]

Not really.

You could write off the rest of the season and any planning for next. Players need a boss. Boss needs to control the club and planning long term.

No thanks to starting next season again with a new manager but without any of his targets signed up.

[weecounty hibby]

Yes, I remember that 4-4 game v Dundee at ER. We were 4-1 up and drew 4-4 but could have lost it in the end. Nobody gave a toss. Everyone left that stadium elated, knowing that they'd seen something special and that we were about to embark on a big adventure together. I'd love that sense of optimism and wonder to return to ER.

Total pish!!!! I left ER gutted that day that we didn't win. If you were happy to throw away a 4-1 lead and draw 4-4 then most of your previous posts about Hibs winning are garbage. I used to enjoy reading your posts but recently i think you have started to take yourself and your opinions to seriously

[majorhibs]

You could write off the rest of the season and any planning for next. Players need a boss. Boss needs to control the club and planning long term.

No thanks to starting next season again with a new manager but without any of his targets signed up.

As long as whoever actually IS involved in selecting the new manager takes nae advice fi the likes of Levein, or Andy 74 (an employee at E.R. in some capacity IMO, & staunch Fenlon defender) then that'd be a start for me. :wink:

[GORDONSMITH7]

He can spout all the crap he wants but if he can get the team playing a brand of winning and entertaining football then I'll be more than happy to welcome him as Manager.

What is there to suggest he could. Last season Hibs beat his team on three occasions and drew twice. Killie also had their worst home record in 30 years!

GGTTH

BIG G

[Hibiza]

Kenny sheils

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Or Shiels even?

[Hermit Crab]

Kenny sheils

Why?

[jdships]

Kenny sheils

:agree::top marks

[HibbySpurs]

Why not? He did a good job at Killie despite being a bit of a trumpet with his outbursts


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[Hibstrooper]

I'd prefer Shiels to Butcher. Opinions eh!

[Pretty Boy]

I'd prefer Shiels to Butcher. Opinions eh!

Same with me.

Whoever we get won't please everybody but if whoever gets the job makes a good/reasonable start they will get the fans on side quickly. I think that was a huge problem for our last 2 managers, both made poor starts and that's always an uphill battle (although Fenlon was well backed for a long, long time).

[jakeshibs]

KS is not the man to take Hibs forward, and what has he done in the game, he is a clown and would only give us a couple more years of the football we have endured over the past 5 years. he should stay well away from ER!

[Frazerbob]

KS is not the man to take Hibs forward, and what has he done in the game, he is a clown and would only give us a couple more years of the football we have endured over the past 5 years. he should stay well away from ER!

Eh, he won a trophy for Killie and had them playing some very nice passing football, a philosophy that he installed throughout the club. My only concern, apart from his outbursts in the media, is that there are a lot of stories that he had lost the dressing room towards the end of his time there.

He also had a great record against Hearts and was the record for any Killie team beating Celtic apparently.

[Borderhibbie76]

KS is not the man to take Hibs forward, and what has he done in the game, he is a clown and would only give us a couple more years of the football we have endured over the past 5 years. he should stay well away from ER!
KS wouldnt be my 1st choice but ur comments re style are totally incorrect...he had killie playing some lovely stuff mate...

[Holmesdale Hibs]

I agree, don't want Kenny Shiels.

I thought his rants were quite funny and often agreed with them but he also spoke some utter nonsense which would piss me off if he was Hibs manager. Can't remember Killie being that amazing when he was there either.

[BoltonHibee]

A short term appointment would be a disaster.

All our appointments are short term