Paul Heckingbottom

[Keith_M]

If the rumours are correct, he's apparently been approached by Hibs with a view to the Head Coach/Manager role.

I've never heard of the guy but he apparently was in charge of Leeds (for a short spell).

[Hermit Crab]

If the rumours are correct, he's apparently been approached by Hibs with a view to the Head Coach/Manager role.

I've never heard of the guy but he apparently was in charge of Leeds (for a short spell).


Spent 2 years at Barnsley did he not?

[h18eeynick]

Spent 2 years at Barnsley did he not?

Says 3 years in Sunday Mail before being poached by Leeds . Very keen on developing youngsters and sold Alfie Mawson to Swansea for £15 million

[Keith_M]

Spent 2 years at Barnsley did he not?


Apparently, yeah.

Started as caretaker then offered the role permanently, so must have shown promise.

[Lancs Harp]

Spent 2 years at Barnsley did he not?

He did well for Barnsley, hence the circus that was Leeds United coming in for him, where perhaps not surprisingly it didn't work out for him.

An interesting name thrown into the hat.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

[Heisenberg]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

Neil Lennon was out of work after being sacked and he did ok?

[thegaffer12]

Lennon did shockingly at Bolton if that works for comparison?

[Hermit Crab]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked


Such as?

[Keith_M]

Neil Lennon was out of work after being sacked and he did ok?


:agree:


Plus what had Mowbray and Stubbs achieved before they joined Hibs?

One of those won us the Scottish Cup and the other was in charge of the most exciting team I'd watched at ER for a good few years.

[Wee Effen Bee]

If the rumours are correct, he's apparently been approached by Hibs with a view to the Head Coach/Manager role.

I've never heard of the guy but he apparently was in charge of Leeds (for a short spell).

Genuine question: would Hibs approach more than one candidate or would they consider a shortleet and interview them? Football seems to have its own processes and protocols as, when Stubbs was appointed, I was told Hibs ‘approached’ at least one other candidate and flew him to Edinburgh. If I were that candidate I would have been thinking I’m being head-hunted.😁 Bit of a bummer for the guy when he found out others were treated in a similar vein. Then again, rumours is rumours!

[The 90+2]

Sounds a bit of an arse.

[shamo9]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

I don't get that logic at all. If they stick around long enough every manager will get sacked. Steve Clarke, Brendan Rodgers, Derek McInnes, Craig Levein and Neil Lennon, all been sacked at one point. It doesn't necessarily make them bad managers, just bad fits at that point in time.

The key is us finding a manager who will be a good fit for us. A successful history of developing young players is a major box to tick.

Anyway, I'd rather we don't waste what limited resources we have on your misguided notions.

[Diclonius]

Meh

[HoboHarry]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked
So paying up NL plus paying compensation to another club. This is better than using our cash for new players in the summer?

[Keith_M]

Genuine question: would Hibs approach more than one candidate or would they consider a shortleet and interview them? Football seems to have its own processes and protocols as, when Stubbs was appointed, I was told Hibs ‘approached’ at least one other candidate and flew him to Edinburgh. If I were that candidate I would have been thinking I’m being head-hunted.😁 Bit of a bummer for the guy when he found out others were treated in a similar vein. Then again, rumours is rumours!


I don't have any inside info or anything, just a relative mentioned it to me (he's a Yorkie and I think he read it in a local paper). I then did a search for him on t'internet and saw there's also an article in the DR, among others, that say Hibs are quite keen on him, as he is good at developing young players.

I have no idea how much, if any, of that is true, or how high he is on Hibs wish list.... but posted it on here regardless :-)

[Northernhibee]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

Cheap option...

Who are you suggesting, Solskjaer? He’s a manager who did a very good job at Barnsley before joining a basket case of a club. Certainly worth an interview.

[bigwheel]

Don’t know much about him, but only coached: managed at two teams - win rate of 34%...doesn’t strike me as an impressive track record so far...

[Keith_M]

Don’t know much about him, but only coached: managed at two teams - win rate of 34%...doesn’t strike me as an impressive track record so far...


True, but think how many puns we could make about his name!

[Hermit Crab]

According to a a post on Facebook Heckingbottom is 7/1 on Paddy Power.

[bigwheel]

True, but think how many puns we could make about his name!

Sign him [emoji2][emoji106]

[Lancs Harp]

True, but think how many puns we could make about his name!

Oh Heck Paul you made an ar5e of that........

[Beefster]

I realise that it’s not as black and white as this but his managerial stats are horrendous.

[Wee Effen Bee]

I don't have any inside info or anything, just a relative mentioned it to me (he's a Yorkie and I think he read it in a local paper). I then did a search for him on t'internet and saw there's also an article in the DR, among others, that say Hibs are quite keen on him, as he is good at developing young players.

I have no idea how much, if any, of that is true, or how high he is on Hibs wish list.... but posted it on here regardless :-)

Cheers Keekaboo👍 I didn’t realise it was in the paper. Thought you had a wee scoop on your hands.

[Lancs Harp]

I realise that it’s not as black and white as this but his managerial stats are horrendous.

Two mid table finishes in the Championship for a club like Barnsley isnt bad going.

Didnt work at Leeds but he wouldn't be on his own with that one.

Not entirely convinced myself but he's still quite highly thought of down south and I dont think his record is too bad at all considering where he was managing and the level they were playing at.

[Unseen work]

Saw him mentioned a while back.

Seems to have done well at Barnsley (where he signed Mallan) before going to Leeds for a very short space of time.

Dont know much about him in all honesty but he’s one that excites me.

Quick look on the internet shows that he

Sings young players with potential or lower leagues

Known for good man management

Gets the best out of player at his disposal

A good coach and flourishes when he can concentrate solely on football.

Sounds ideal on paper.

[hibsbollah]

Heckinbotham? Stupid bumpkin yokel name. Sounds like he should be tickling trout miles away from civilisation. No thanks.

[Beefster]

Two mid table finishes in the Championship for a club like Barnsley isnt bad going.

Didnt work at Leeds but he wouldn't be on his own with that one.

Not entirely convinced myself but he's still quite highly thought of down south and I dont think his record is too bad at all considering where he was managing.

Fair dos. I suppose the fact that he got the Leeds job at all shows that his job at Barnsley was successful.

[erin go bragh]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

Butcher had ICT second in the league when we appointed him .

As for folk saying they don’t like his surname 👀
The guy done a cracking job at Barnsley by all accounts.

[DTS]

I’d be delighted to bring him in. Got Barnsley promoted and then had them sitting in the top 10 in the championship(yes Barnsley) before he left for Leeds. He’s not the first or the last manager to struggle at that circus in the last few years

[Lago]

Lennon did shockingly at Bolton if that works for comparison?
And so has every other subsequent appointment, so you've made a poor comparison.

[bigwheel]

Two mid table finishes in the Championship for a club like Barnsley isnt bad going.

Didnt work at Leeds but he wouldn't be on his own with that one.

Not entirely convinced myself but he's still quite highly thought of down south and I dont think his record is too bad at all considering where he was managing and the level they were playing at.

Fair enough..open to any option that is quality really

37 wins in his time at Barnsley in 105 games, 40 defeats. Tough league right enough - not the most inspirational stats though

[eastmainsmsh]

I’m surprised Stuart McCall not been mentioned yet at S****horpe but always liked him even if he was a gun

[DTS]

Fair enough..open to any option that is quality really

37 wins in his time at Barnsley in 105 games, 40 defeats. Tough league right enough - not the most inspirational stats though

Barnsley in the championship are the equivalent of Hamilton in our Premiership, I doubt they even have one of the bigger budgets when they’re in league one.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Such as?


Id go for steve clarke or michael oneil.....or we could go for jack ross at sunderland as he always seems to want to sign the same players we go for

[bigwheel]

Barnsley in the championship are the equivalent of Hamilton in our Premiership, I doubt they even have one of the bigger budgets when they’re in league one.

Yeah. Good points ....that is worth noting .

still the fact that he has only had two gigs..one of which didn’t work - doesn’t look (on paper) and outstanding candidate.

That said, don’t know a thing about him really

[bingo70]

Id go for steve clarke or michael oneil.....or we could go for jack ross at sunderland as he always seems to want to sign the same players we go for

Are you not bothering with realistic suggestions though?

Michael O’Neill got a huge 6 year deal from norn Ireland even Scotland couldn’t compete with.

Steve Clarke won’t come to us for many reasons, the most obvious one being he’ll be going to a bigger job than us soon enough.

Jack Ross has not long joined a huge club down south that will be paying far more than we can compete with.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

Are you not bothering with realistic suggestions though?

Michael O’Neill got a huge 6 year deal from norn Ireland even Scotland couldn’t compete with.

Steve Clarke won’t come to us for many reasons, the most obvious one being he’ll be going to a bigger job than us soon enough.

Jack Ross has not long joined a huge club down south that will be paying far more than we can compete with.

Jack ross was me being sarcastic.....steve clarke is well within our payscale

[H18 SFR]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

He won't be cheap, his last salary at Leeds Utd would dwarf all but old firm managers in Scotland.

[bigwheel]

Jack ross was me being sarcastic.....steve clarke is well within our payscale

Don’t think there is any career value for Clarke to come to us. He can get a bigger job from the job he is at...would only be risk for him to come to us

He’s not going to be motivated by money, he will be well set up - it will be a football challenge for him ..think he will go to Celtic or down south . No reason for him to move to us .

[southern hibby]

Heckinbotham? Stupid bumpkin yokel name. Sounds like he should be tickling trout miles away from civilisation. No thanks.

Nowt wrong with tickling trout 😉I’ve tickled a few in my time.

GGTTH

[Northernhibee]

Jack ross was me being sarcastic.....steve clarke is well within our payscale

You think?

[FRes Hibbie]

Jack ross was me being sarcastic.....steve clarke is well within our payscale

Wasn't the rumour that Steve Clarke turned down Rangers before they went for Gerrard? That or they didn't approach him because they knew he would.

If that's true why would he come to us? He's not a Hibee so there's no emotional attachment and, though we probably pay more than Killie, we don't pay more than the huns.

[Northernhibee]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

The last manager contracted to another club doing well was a Mr. Terry Butcher btw.

[Spike Mandela]

I would like to see a manager who has had experience of Scottish football either as a player, as a coach or by nature of his growing up supporting a Scottish team.

For that reason and for my childish dislike of his surname it is a no thanks from me.😳

[Speedway]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

You caught a few with that one.

[hibsbollah]

Nowt wrong with tickling trout 😉I’ve tickled a few in my time.

GGTTH

Whats next? Walter Carthorse as assistant? Ebner Cowpat the new physio?

Madness.

[Tobias Funke]

Sounds a bit of an arse.

That’s a bit Rich mate.

[Golden Bear]

The poor guy will be at the butt end of many cheeky schoolboy jokes.

[Hermit Crab]

I’d be delighted to bring him in. Got Barnsley promoted and then had them sitting in the top 10 in the championship(yes Barnsley) before he left for Leeds. He’s not the first or the last manager to struggle at that circus in the last few years


To be fair even Barnsley's budget is far greater than ours.

[MWHIBBIES]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

Butcher, Williamson, Fenlon - contracted and doing well

Stubbs, Mowbray, Collins, Lennon - Cheap options.

[Here’s Lucy!]

Sounds a bit of an arse.

:greengrin

[Here’s Lucy!]

The poor guy will be at the butt end of many cheeky schoolboy jokes.

Aye, he'll get a bum deal from the fans.

[Northernhibee]

Aye, he'll get a bum deal from the fans.

Worth a crack.

[Carheenlea]

He appears to tick a few boxes of what we think the club are looking for.

[Here’s Lucy!]

That’s a bit Rich mate.

Whooosh!

:na na:

[J-C]

Just checked his stats, apart from his caretaker stint at Barnsley W16 D5 L3 60+%, his stint as full Barnsley boss is not looking that great, W23 D23 L37 27.7%, it's a no from me.

[Here’s Lucy!]

Whats next? Walter Carthorse as assistant? Ebner Cowpat the new physio?

Madness.

Nah, Suggs has got a job.

:wink:

[Brunswickbill]

This criticism based on his name is wholly wrong, all that matters is if he is good at his job.

[Here’s Lucy!]

This criticism based on his name is wholly wrong, all that matters is if he is good at his job.

Aye, as long as he's not keech.

[son of haggart]

Aye, as long as he's not keech.

I misread it and thought you were signing ******' Ian Botham

[son of haggart]

I misread it and thought you were signing ******' Ian Botham

Apparently you can't even say F'eckin here

[Carheenlea]

Just checked his stats, apart from his caretaker stint at Barnsley W16 D5 L3 60+%, his stint as full Barnsley boss is not looking that great, W23 D23 L37 27.7%, it's a no from me.

When you put it like that it doesn’t look great right enough.

[Keith_M]

Apparently you can't even say F'eckin here


They're even a bit fussy about saying H**rts


:wink:

[GreenCastle]

Have near heard of him before this post - so looked online and seems to fit the random ways we select managers.

Just watched a few interviews on YouTube of him speaking and sounds a pretty straight talking guy.

Classic Hibs.net people moaning this don’t like his name.

Though wouldn’t fit into the green and white army chance would it ?!

His win ratio at Barnsley really isn’t great though so going from a manager who has Champions League experience to him would be an interesting change.

[CRAZYHIBBY]

You caught a few with that one.

:greengrin

[degenerated]

Id go for steve clarke or michael oneil.....or we could go for jack ross at sunderland as he always seems to want to sign the same players we go forMichael O'Neill earns 700 grand a year and is a just over year into a 6 year contract and Steve Clarke isn't going to leave killie to come to us.

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[Smartie]

Heckinbotham? Stupid bumpkin yokel name. Sounds like he should be tickling trout miles away from civilisation. No thanks.

He's no bumpkin yokel.

Not only has he BEEN to Leeds, he's had a job there.

[Montford]

Barnsley in the championship are the equivalent of Hamilton in our Premiership, I doubt they even have one of the bigger budgets when they’re in league one.

Barnsley have the 4th highest attendances in the League (1) and 13th in the Champiinship at approx 14,000
No where near the disparity with Hamilton in the SPFL. Poor comparison

[Here’s Lucy!]

I misread it and thought you were signing ******' Ian Botham

?

I'm guessing that you're not a Hibs fan and that's the reason your name is in pink?

:dunno:

[WoreTheGreen]

Are you ex hertz managers son a just a wierdo

[Billy Whizz]

Michael O'Neill earns 700 grand a year and is a just over year into a 6 year contract and Steve Clarke isn't going to leave killie to come to us.

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N. Ireland haven’t a hope in hell in qualifying from their group of Germany and Netherlands. Said he’s always wanted back into club management
Better be careful his stock doesn’t fall
No suggesting he’d come to Hibs, but living in Edinburgh makes it a tad more likely

[bingo70]

?

I'm guessing that you're not a Hibs fan and that's the reason your name is in pink?

:dunno:

Yes, he’s a jambo.

Always been a good poster on here though.

[Here’s Lucy!]

Yes, he’s a jambo.

Always been a good poster on here though.

Cheers Bingo. Thanks for confirming. :aok:

I sorta guessed that.

[Billy Whizz]

Cheers Bingo. Thanks for confirming. :aok:

I sorta guessed that.

He’s ok though

[Here’s Lucy!]

He’s ok though

:thumbsup:

[Keith_M]

He’s ok though


I've told you all before, it's Alex Salmond using a weird username!

[Hibeesmad]

I think he would be a good appointment

[SMAXXA]

From any mate who’s a Leeds fan -

Did OK at Barnsley but didn't really show any discernable style of play for us. He seemed a bit clueless. And he will probably sign Eunan O'Kane for you, who is awful. I’d stay clear

[Joe6-2]

So paying up NL plus paying compensation to another club. This is better than using our cash for new players in the summer?

Petrie! 😤

[Hermit Crab]

From any mate who’s a Leeds fan -

Did OK at Barnsley but didn't really show any discernable style of play for us. He seemed a bit clueless. And he will probably sign Eunan O'Kane for you, who is awful. I’d stay clear


I ****ing hope not!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eunan_O'Kane

[MWHIBBIES]

I ****ing hope not!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eunan_O'Kane
An ROI international with recent premier league experience. Why are you so against that?

[Hermit Crab]

An ROI international with recent premier league experience. Why are you so against that?


Aye he's that good he's at Luton.

[MWHIBBIES]

Aye he's that good he's at Luton.Yeah, playing with Jason Cummings.

[matty_f]

No fancying him at all but then again hes probably a cheap option that appeals to petrie and co. Id rather we looked to bring in a manager contracted to another club doing well rather than one who was out of work after being sacked

Can you just sense check this statement?

If you're in charge of a business whose best means of making money and turning a profit is to be successful on the pitch, would you get the best manager you can afford, or look for anyone that's cheap?

If you look at our last three appointments -Butcher was a disaster but certainly not a cheap option.
Stubbs did a good job overall, wasn't cheap.
Lennon wasn't in a job but certainly wasn't a cheap option.

Why do you think someone running the business would now decide that a good manager isn't important?

[04Sauzee]

Aye he's that good he's at Luton.

Who are top of League 1 , above Sunderland who our last year's player of the year Dylan McGeouch plays for.

[Broken Gnome]

Can you just sense check this statement?

If you're in charge of a business whose best means of making money and turning a profit is to be successful on the pitch, would you get the best manager you can afford, or look for anyone that's cheap?

If you look at our last three appointments -Butcher was a disaster but certainly not a cheap option.
Stubbs did a good job overall, wasn't cheap.
Lennon wasn't in a job but certainly wasn't a cheap option.

Why do you think someone running the business would now decide that a good manager isn't important?

Same reason people seem to think that we have a board who don't give a stuff about finishing any better than sixth?

I'm not using the a-word because every second post seems to contain it now, but our whole strategy is based on plodding along apparently and finishing so close to second last year clearly means a deliberate return to someone of lesser ability.

[Northernhibee]

Same reason people seem to think that we have a board who don't give a stuff about finishing any better than sixth?

I'm not using the a-word because every second post seems to contain it now, but our whole strategy is based on plodding along apparently and finishing so close to second last year [b]clearly means a deliberate return to someone of lesser ability[\b].
We are staring down the barrel of the gun of a bottom half finish. Hardly fantastic just now especially after splashing the cash in the summer.

I really hope the next few months aren’t going to be pining for our recently departed manager whilst turning a blind eye to how poor we have been when he left us or not giving the new manager a chance to turn things round.

[Lago]

Whats next? Walter Carthorse as assistant? Ebner Cowpat the new physio?

Madness.
I'm sorry, although you fit every criteria for the position, we can't offer it to you because, we don't like your name.

[SChibs]

If the rumours are correct, he's apparently been approached by Hibs with a view to the Head Coach/Manager role.

I've never heard of the guy but he apparently was in charge of Leeds (for a short spell).

Was he approached before or after Lennon left?

[Iggy Pope]

Are you ex hertz managers son a just a wierdo

Now now. Keep that clean. That ex Hertz manager you speak of was a good football man who had a lot of time for the Hibs (amongst other clubs). I knew him personally and miss him.
And his name is spelt differently from our current pink chum.

[tamig]

To be fair even Barnsley's budget is far greater than ours.

Its all relative though. Their budget will be dwarfed by the majority of Championship clubs.

[tamig]

Barnsley have the 4th highest attendances in the League (1) and 13th in the Champiinship at approx 14,000
No where near the disparity with Hamilton in the SPFL. Poor comparison

I don’t think he was referring to crowd sizes. I’m not sure if his comparison was exaggerated as I have no clue how Barnsley’s budget does compare to the rest of the division.

[Lago]

Now now. Keep that clean. That ex Hertz manager you speak of was a good football man who had a lot of time for the Hibs (amongst other clubs). I knew him personally and miss him.
And his name is spelt differently from our current pink chum.
So did I & he was an absolute gentleman, I won't hear a word said against him.

[Feed McGraw]

So did I & he was an absolute gentleman, I won't hear a word said against him. I didn`t know him but my Dad did and he always said what a lovely man he was - as you say an absolute gentleman. I`ve often wondered why the poster spells the name with two "g`s" if it`s John Hagart he`s referring to ?

[Greenbeard]

The poor guy will be at the butt end of many cheeky schoolboy jokes.
He'll be used to it. Just hope he doesn't take Hibs to the fe*k*ng bottom.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

Yes, he’s a jambo.

Always been a good poster on here though.

Yes quite objective and fair when discussion both sides of the Embra divide. Would be a loss if he decided to give us a miss.

[son of haggart]

Yes quite objective and fair when discussion both sides of the Embra divide. Would be a loss if he decided to give us a miss.

Thank you - I try to keep out of any digs or ‘banter’ and treat my presence here as a guest in the house - albeit a bit like in the Viking days when you have to hand your sword in at the door!

The Haggart name was just a casual choice way back at the start of this site. My preference was to use my own name but having been hounded a bit by some unfriendly union jackers when I tried to push a ‘charter’ against sectarianism under my own name (one of the original flag debates) I opted for a name on here taken from my favourite Edinburgh book ‘Life of Haggart’ - nothing to do with John Hagart Of ‘Hagarts Heroes’ fame.

[tamig]

Thank you - I try to keep out of any digs or ‘banter’ and treat my presence here as a guest in the house - albeit a bit like in the Viking days when you have to hand your sword in at the door!

The Haggart name was just a casual choice way back at the start of this site. My preference was to use my own name but having been hounded a bit by some unfriendly union jackers when I tried to push a ‘charter’ against sectarianism under my own name (one of the original flag debates) I opted for a name on here taken from my favourite Edinburgh book ‘Life of Haggart’ - nothing to do with John Hagart Of ‘Hagarts Heroes’ fame.
You’re always welcome here SOH and your contributions over many years are appreciated.

[ian cruise]

I realise that it’s not as black and white as this but his managerial stats are horrendous.

They're not that different to Steve Clarke's prior to Kilmarnock but he's the new savior of Scottish football according to most up here. It's a different game in England with all the money going around, very much the haves and have nots.

[B.H.F.C]

They're not that different to Steve Clarke's prior to Kilmarnock but he's the new savior of Scottish football according to most up here. It's a different game in England with all the money going around, very much the haves and have nots.

Clarke managed West Brom to their highest premier league finish. And assisted at Chelsea and Liverpool. Slightly stronger CV IMO.

[ian cruise]

Clarke managed West Brom to their highest premier league finish. And assisted at Chelsea and Liverpool. Slightly stronger CV IMO.

I didn't take in to account the assistant manager role as its arguable how much away he had on the success of those teams, there are many posting they wouldn't consider Doolan as he hasn't been a manager, only a coach.

For what it's worth I do think Clarke would be a good appointment, he's proven himself up here, I was just pointing out that it's wrong to take an avg 34% win record and assume he'd do a poor job. He had one very successful stint as manager (Barnsley) and one poor stint (Leeds) so he's as good a chance of being a success with us, should he get the job, as most of the other names currently being floated about.

[Hibbyradge]

I didn`t know him but my Dad did and he always said what a lovely man he was - as you say an absolute gentleman. I`ve often wondered why the poster spells the name with two "g`s" if it`s John Hagart he`s referring to ?

It's not.

Edit: I just noticed that he explained his username in a later post.

[Feed McGraw]

It's not.

Edit: I just noticed that he explained his username in a later post. Just saw that HR, all clear now, cheers. :aok:

[HibbySpurs]

I see Heckingbottom is now 5/2 Fav for the job but the betting really is as wide open as the Grand National so no clear indicators from the bookies as of yet with GS at 3/1 and Stubbsy at 7/2.