Paul Scholes new Oldham manager

[Hibernia&Alba]

What a player that wee man was. Hope it goes well for him at the club he supports, and what a coup for Latics. I wish we had got him; that would be a name to excite the fans, akin to Rangers getting Gerrard. If Oldham, in League Two, can get someone like that, surely we can.

[MWHIBBIES]

Disaster waiting to happen. First job should never be coming in mid season. Glad we didn't get him. He'll need time he wouldn't get that here.

[Sir David Gray]

Really hope he can do well there. If he gets them playing in his image then what a team they will be.

One of the best midfielders I have ever seen, his range of passing was simply world class. Time will tell if he'll make a good manager.

[G B Young]

What a player that wee man was. Hope it goes well for him at the club he supports, and what a coup for Latics. I wish we had got him; that would be a name to excite the fans, akin to Rangers getting Gerrard. If Oldham, in League Two, can get someone like that, surely we can.

You have to imagine he's had plenty offers to manage bigger clubs than Oldham so I guess the fact he's a fan was a big factor in their favour. Otherwise, yes, I agree he would have been an exciting option for Hibs to consider.

[The Modfather]

What a player that wee man was. Hope it goes well for him at the club he supports, and what a coup for Latics. I wish we had got him; that would be a name to excite the fans, akin to Rangers getting Gerrard. If Oldham, in League Two, can get someone like that, surely we can.

He’s a big name yes, but from what Wikipedia says he in essence doesn’t appear to have done any real coaching before. He may be a success but strikes me as PR coup for Oldham more than anything.

[The 90+2]

He scores. Goals galore. Good luck Scholesy.

[Itsnoteasy]

You have to imagine he's had plenty offers to manage bigger clubs than Oldham so I guess the fact he's a fan was a big factor in their favour. Otherwise, yes, I agree he would have been an exciting option for Hibs to consider.

So why has he not taken them then.

[MWHIBBIES]

So why has he not taken them then.Sensibly starting at the botton unlike Henry and Neville?

[pontius pilate]

Bearing in mind he,was going to take that job 18m ago. He is from Oldham so for him its his dream job

[LancsHibs]

He is part owner of Salford City FC along with his mates, Salford are knocking on the door of promotion to league 2. How can he own one club and manage another in the same league? Conflict of interest surly?

[Nameless]

He is part owner of Salford City FC along with his mates, Salford are knocking on the door of promotion to league 2. How can he own one club and manage another in the same league? Conflict of interest surly?As he owns 10%, it's not a breach under league rules.

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[LancsHibs]

As he owns 10%, it's not a breach under league rules.

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Be Interesting when Oldham play Salford next season!

[Nameless]

Be Interesting when Oldham play Salford next season!He'll have been sacked by then.

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[Northernhibee]

My all time favourite player and I’m not even a Manchester United fan. Just sublime.

[HH81]

He is part owner of Salford City FC along with his mates, Salford are knocking on the door of promotion to league 2. How can he own one club and manage another in the same league? Conflict of interest surly?

He resigned as a director to take the Oldham job. Still a conflict of interest I'd say though.

[CropleyWasGod]

He resigned as a director to take the Oldham job. Still a conflict of interest I'd say though.

Thing about CofI is that it's not just about conforming to the rules, it's about being "seen" to not have one. Therefore those who might have one often have to go that extra bit to satisfy any interested parties.

In something as emotional as football, with all its accusations of shady practices, there's always going to be talk about Scholes having a foot in both camps. Even if he were to give up his shareholding in Salford, people (on both sides) will still "talk."

[LancsHibs]

Thing about CofI is that it's not just about conforming to the rules, it's about being "seen" to not have one. Therefore those who might have one often have to go that extra bit to satisfy any interested parties.

In something as emotional as football, with all its accusations of shady practices, there's always going to be talk about Scholes having a foot in both camps. Even if he were to give up his shareholding in Salford, people (on both sides) will still "talk."

Correct. My understanding is he has resigned his directorship at Salford but retains 10% ownership?? Just playing games to satisfy the shady EFL (an organisation that one of its clubs owners, a convicted rapist does not fall foul of their fit and proper person rules!) this may appease the EFL but still attracts suspicion. It may well be academic if Salford fail to get promoted and never play in the same league as Oldham but if they do....

[Hibernia&Alba]

And he's left after seven games and five weeks in charge! :wtf:

[Michael]

I didn't think he'd be a success, but that level of failure is impressive.

[Hibernia&Alba]

I didn't think he'd be a success, but that level of failure is impressive.

He resigned. It's all very odd, but I'm sure the reason(s) will eventually come out.

[cabbageandribs1875]

after 31 days, jeezo even less than both jock stein and brian clough at Leeds(44 each) :greengrin

[The 90+2]

Something to do with the Oldham board.

The English Sauzee.

[CMurdoch]

And he's left after seven games and five weeks in charge! :wtf:

Predictable, but thought he would have lasted until the end of the season.

[Hibernia&Alba]

after 31 days, jeezo even less than both jock stein and brian clough at Leeds(44 each) :greengrin

31 days. What a crazy story.

[The 90+2]

Predictable, but thought he would have lasted until the end of the season.

The chairman’s a Romanov, he’s went **** it. Good on the boy.

[The Modfather]

Mourinho will be along shortly to have his say 😂

[Swedish hibee]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

[SquashedFrogg]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Why?

[calumhibee1]

Simon Murray always reminded me of Paul Scholes as a player.

[Sir David Gray]

Simon Murray always reminded me of Paul Scholes as a player.

I take it you mean in terms of his hair colour? Otherwise they couldn't have been more different!

[SRHibs]

I take it you mean in terms of his hair colour? Otherwise they couldn't have been more different!

Its a “reminds me of Sol Bamba” joke I think.