Are you happy with the appointment of Jack Ross?

[Diclonius]

Let's gauge the mood on here. Plenty noise on Twitter so let's see how we really feel.

[HibsTYT]

Personally happy with it, time to get behind the boys

[Onceinawhile]

Could do with a third option.

I'm not unhappy about it, but neither am I absolutely buzzing about it.

[GloryGlory]

Let's gauge the mood on here. Plenty noise on Twitter so let's see how we really feel.

I said yes - the guy deserves a chance to show what he can do. GGTTH! :greengrin

[ian cruise]

Really happy with it, got a great feeling about this appointment.

[HoboHarry]

What a pointless thread. Not like we should be looking forward to supporting the new coach or anything.....

[JeMeSouviens]

Yes, but (whispers) ... I was happy with T***y B*****r.

[The 90+2]

I’m delighted and confident this is right.

[Diclonius]

Yes, but (whispers) ... I was happy with T***y B*****r.

Most people were. We were all sold a donkey.

[ABZHFC]

No point being anything other than happy with it now, looking forward to Motherwell at home already
:flag::flag::flag:

[FitbaFolkKen]

Yes, but (whispers) ... I was happy with T***y B*****r.

Took me ages to try and figure out what this meant, best I came up with was Titty Banger..... then I realised it was proper foul language!

Delighted with Ross


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[B.H.F.C]

Could do with a third option.

I'm not unhappy about it, but neither am I absolutely buzzing about it.

Exactly where I am.

[ian cruise]

Most people were. We were all sold a donkey.

I wasn't, I still blame the rest of you for that 😤

Still really happy about Jack Ross though.

[Since452]

Yes

[Robinho08]

Very happy. 😁

[BILLYHIBS]

Cannae lie disappointed but now he is officially the new gaffer he gets my full support

Any word on who his Assistant is?

[makaveli1875]

Very happy

[GoalsMcGinley]

Wouldn’t have been my 1st choice but he is a million times better than Hecky


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[stoneyburn hibs]

Yes, I think he's the right man.
His track record in Scotland is pretty good and we're a good fit for each other just now.
The potential appointment of Kennedy didn't do it for me.

[Betty Boop]

Not really.

[Diclonius]

What a pointless thread. Not like we should be looking forward to supporting the new coach or anything.....

I support him and keep reading that plenty of fans think it's an "uninspiring" appointment or whatever, so I created this poll to confirm my suspicions that the overwhelming majority of us are in fact behind the appointment. :wink:

[biotech]

Not one to get the pulses racing! Plenty experience and should be able to reverse our decline. Much better option than some of the names being linked with Hearts (e.g. McCall) job,

[Inch joe]

Let's gauge the mood on here. Plenty noise on Twitter so let's see how we really feel.
Superb, welcome jack 🇳🇬🇳🇬

[CraigHibee]

sack him.... :wink:

i voted yes, he absolutely needs our backing and everyone should be giving him a chance

[Scottie]

Hell yeah. :aok:

And he likes pumping the Hearts :wink:

[blackpoolhibs]

I'm happy because we've appointed a new manager who surely cant be as bad as the last one. I know very little about the man, but before he went to Sunderland, he was hailed as the new guy in Scotland who was going places.

[Just_Jimmy]

Yes.

By far the best available candidate and it's good to see the mutants are backtracking in typical fashion.

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[Pretty Boy]

Yes.

Not ecstatic but far from disappointed. Seems a solid appointment and of all the names mentioned he seems, from the outside looking in, the best candidate.

[Sylar]

Voted "no" in lieu of a third option of "unsure". It doesn't excite me at all, but I'm more than happy to welcome him and see what he can do.

[IWasThere2016]

Yes - and voted Yes.

Also two lifts from Paddy Power and McBookie also :cb :greengrin

[Peevemor]

Crap name for songs. Serious lack of syllables.

[BigKev]

Don’t see the need for a separate thread with the addition of a poll. This one will go the way of the others and we’ll be going round the houses on another thread.

[Onceinawhile]

Crap name for songs. Serious lack of syllables.

A good point, often overlooked.

Also, two first names and no surname isn't ideal either imo.

[The Spaceman]

Crap name for songs. Serious lack of syllables.

For starters the Stubbsyyyy...Stubbsyy/Lenny...Lenny...song can make a comeback!

Dun dundundun dun dudundun dun dududund dun dudundun JACK ROSS, JACK ROSS...

[Robbo6-2]

Yes

[CathroMustStay]

Aye I am.

Jack Ross is a forward thinking appointment.

[hfc rd]

Yes

[Aim Here]

Crap name for songs. Serious lack of syllables.

Easy to rhyme though. Boss, toss, dross, cross, albatross, salt n' sauce.

I'm sure it's not going to be too much of a burden on the singing section.

[Torto7]

I'm not exactly over the moon as I'd prefer a coach who will always play on the front foot and I think Ross will be more pragmatic than that. I have a suspicion he'll end up being liked by some and not others a bit like Mcinnes at the sheep.

He'll get my full support as always though.

[CMurdoch]

Could do with a third option.

I'm not unhappy about it, but neither am I absolutely buzzing about it.

"Absolutely buzzing about it" tends to mean you have bought something way more expensive than you needed for the job OR have bought a very shiny bauble.
Ross is a sturdy appointment that will last the test of time.

[southern hibby]

I’ve never really thought one way or another that he should or shouldn’t get the gig. I’ve thought numerous times what he can bring to the gig and for me IF he can get Hibs playing like St Mirren was then I believe he will be a coup for us.

Problem we have at Hibs is as fans we want instant success and are very seldom prepared to wait for it. I hope we can give him time to get the most out of the players at Easter Road or bring his on in to compliment who we have, because as I see it winning over some of the miserable so and so’s that support us is a harder gig than winning in Glasgow against the Bigot twins.

Jack Ross, here’s hoping you are a great success. I am 100% behind you.


GGTTH

[WoreTheGreen]

I think we needed a steady hand at unsteady time . I think he will prove to be a great appointment

[Peevemor]

I’ve never really thought one way or another that he should or shouldn’t get the gig. I’ve thought numerous times what he can bring to the gig and for me IF he can get Hibs playing like St Mirren was then I believe he will be a coup for us.

Problem we have at Hibs is as fans we want instant success and are very seldom prepared to wait for it. I hope we can give him time to get the most out of the players at Easter Road or bring his on in to compliment who we have, because as I see it winning over some of the miserable so and so’s that support us is a harder gig than winning in Glasgow against the Bigot twins.

Jack Ross, here’s hoping you are a great success. I am 100% behind you.


GGTTHWell I'm certainly not one for waiting when it comes to instant success.

[Hibby70]

I've got a good feeling about him. Think he gets us. We all need to get behind him regardless.

[Onion]

Needed middle option for those of us who don't know much about him or not convince either way.

[Sir David Gray]

Very happy i think he'll be a great appointment.

[Greentinted]

Very satisfied...got a bit of a good vibe about this guy. Prove me right JR there’s a good chap.

[essexhibee]

Yes. Now lets get on and be able to enjoy the season again. :aok:

[wookie70]

No idea if he will be a success but he will have my full support.

[BT58]

Delighted weve finally got him, now hopefully we can climb the table,
SSN were reporting weve not had a manager who has lasted the 3 +1/2 years since Alex Macleish, that was 20 odd years ago.
full media unveiling on monday
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[Vault Boy]

He's won me £70 already so I love him

[Stonewall]

Choosing a new manager is not an exact science but I think he’s a steady appointment which is probably what we need at the moment. I hope he’s got a thick skin and we give him time and backing.

Best of luck Jack.

[Prof. Shaggy]

A good point, often overlooked.

Also, two first names and no surname isn't ideal either imo.

Equally you could argue he's got two surnames and no first name...

Versatility. That's a good thing. No?

[Groathillgrump]

Like a few others I'm still unsure but obviously he'll get my full support. :aok:

[Scouse Hibee]

I’ve never been able to judge whether I am happy with the appointment of a manager until I’ve seen if he can make a difference and improve the team.

[One Day Soon]

:dunno: We've gone out to buy a new car and come back with something that clearly isnt either a Ferrari or a Rover.

Let's hope it's more Grace, Space, Pace than it is 'affordable family car'.

[The Harp Awakes]

Could do with a third option.

I'm not unhappy about it, but neither am I absolutely buzzing about it.

Yes, a 'Meh' option would have been good.

Feeling very similar to what I was when Hecky was appointed. Could work out, may not work out, but have nothing against the guy. Just think Hibs should have more ambition and think bigger.

Will give JR total backing though. I'd be delighted to be proved wrong.

[JXM73]

Meh...

[Since90+2]

Yes, a 'Meh' option would have been good.

Feeling very similar to what I was when Hecky was appointed. Could work out, may not work out, but have nothing against the guy. Just think Hibs should have more ambition and think bigger.

Will give JR total backing though. I'd be delighted to be proved wrong.

When you say aiming bigger, what managers are you thinking of?

[Cataplana]

If we'd waited a couple more weeks we could have had Guardiola.

[JeMeSouviens]

Crap name for songs. Serious lack of syllables.

Many goals for Jack Ross (rivers to cross)
The old rugged Ross

ok, I'm struggling now ...

[JeMeSouviens]

**** the Hearts, Jack
or don't you come back, no more, no more ...

[Crab apple]

I’d have been happy with JR, Stubbs or Kennedy. Maybe even Robinson. JR knows the Scottish game so is an immediate upgrade on PH.

[esjorto]

Definite YES :agree:

[The Harp Awakes]

When you say aiming bigger, what managers are you thinking of?

Someone with proven experience/track record and of high stature. Akin to Killie's appointment of Angelo Alessio. Apparently Felix Magath has expressed interest in the Hearts job. These guys come with risks, e.g., not knowing the Scottish game but they are type of appointment who would galvanise fans.

Hibs desperately need to get this appointment right. I would love JR to deliver. I'm just not sure he will and don't think we should be continually experimenting appointing coaches who are relatively inexperienced and/or with chequered CVs. Stubbs worked and Hecky did not so that's a 50/50 hit rate. JR's chances of being a success are probably the same.

[mjhibby]

Was a no brainer for me. Really pleased with the appointment. Knows the Scottish game and will know the type of player from lower championship/ league 1 we should go for.👍

[Torto7062]

He told the gorgie [emoji90] to gtf that's good enough for me

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[BarneyHibby]

50/50. He has been outstanding in St Mirren but in Sunderland he wasn't so good.

[PeeJay]

Not happy - I wish the club had shown some ambition and went for a higher profile manager ... but then this is the way it is at ER.
Having said that he obviously deserves a chance to prove himself, so he might yet make me "happy" ...

[The Pointer]

I am happy but without any great excitement and think that is because I expected a lot more from Hecky's appointment and feel a bit hard done by that he was so underwhelming. The result last weekend suggests the solution wasn't terribly far away.

Welcome Jack and hope your tenure is deservedly long.

[Bukta#8]

Johnny Potter and Jack Ross
Craig Leiven’s a f***in Toss er.

[Hibees1973]

From who was out there I am happy just now. He needs time to weed out the muppets in the team and those who are running our academy that is producing very few consistent first teamers, Porteous apart, over the last 2-3 years.

[ahibby]

Neither happy nor disappointed. Void of emotion now. Was relieved this afternoon. But enough of my personal life. I dont know what he brings to the table but Eddie May is a hard act to follow. Smiley

[Hibernia&Alba]

From his time at St Mirren, yes, I'm happy enough. Of course only time will tell how things go.

[jacomo]

Yeah I’m happy.

I think he could do really well here. Not bothered by his sacking at Sunderland. Seems like a nightmare club to be involved with.

[Captain Trips]

No matter who comes in be it Ross or Jose Mourhino it always comes with risks.

From the Candidates available and listening to the man himself I am hopeful he can get Hibs fighting for 3rd,not 5th or 6th this is not acceptable we should be taking on Aberdeen etc. I think Ross can do it for us.

[Mr Grieves]

I feel a lot better than when our last manager was appointed.

[vuefrom1875]

Could do with a third option.

I'm not unhappy about it, but neither am I absolutely buzzing about it.

Early doors gadgie..£50@ 3/1
.......smiling 😎

[Frankhfc]

I'm now fully on board the Happy Hibee Jack Ross fan club. I had some doubts to begin with but I'm now convinced he'll be a fine Hibernian manager.

Welcome Jack!

:thumbsup:

[NAE NOOKIE]

Voted yes because its not outwith the bounds of possibility he could be a success here given he has done well at two Scottish clubs already, the Sunderland gig would probably have been a poisoned chalice for most managers, so from that POV it probably isnt reasonable to judge him entirely on that. But I wont lie and pretend I was dancing round my living room when i heard the news.

What I dont want him to be is a conservative manager and there seems to be anecdotal evidence that he was a bit like that at Sunderland, especially when his team went into the lead, hence the number of draws they ended up with ... that for me was exactly the problem with Heckingbottom and I would hate to see it repeated.

Anyway as with any Hibs manager I'll judge him on results first followed by style of football ... get either one right I'll be happy, get both right I'll be ecstatic :greengrin

[Fife-Hibee]

They could have replaced Hecky with a steaming jobby and I would still be happy.

Hopefully he takes a vastly different approach to the tactics used by Hecky and actually listens to what players say on how and where they like to play on the pitch.

[monktonharp]

No idea if he will be a success but he will have my full support.me tae. nae real idea about he will change things yet but cant be as bad as we've had to endure all season so far. we wont be relegated, I'm sure of that.

[Smartie]

I’ve come round to the idea.

I was concerned about Sunderland but funnily enough I’ve had loads of texts from mates who are fans of other clubs who consider this to be a bit of a coup (including a Celtic fan whose opinion I respect who wishes they had him as manager).

He’s well-dressed and that is always appreciated down Easter Road way.

[monktonharp]

Someone with proven experience/track record and of high stature. Akin to Killie's appointment of Angelo Alessio. Apparently Felix Magath has expressed interest in the Hearts job.we can hope they appoint Felix. we all know Felix is a fanny, he wears a fanny' s hat...…….etc etc

[monktonharp]

I've not delved into his record but apparently ( from a mate) he only lost a dozen games at SAFC, as opposed to winning and drawing 75% ? I don't actually know:confused:

[StevieC]

As a Newcastle fan, I was delighted with his record at Sunderland

[FilipinoHibs]

Happy. Knows the game here. Great feedback from players who have been under him. Knows what Hibs mean.

[FilipinoHibs]

I've not delved into his record but apparently ( from a mate) he only lost a dozen games at SAFC, as opposed to winning and drawing 75% ? I don't actually know:confused:

51% win record. 13% list and 36% draws.

[Curried]

Yes. Seems like a decent enough appointment based on his past work experience i.e. 1) he knows the Scottish game, 2) he has proven success with other clubs on lower budgets than Hibs, and 3) has experience in working with players that would improve the current Hibs squad.

Time will tell if he's the right fit for Hibs, but at least the board have taken the initiative and rid-us of that impostor of a manager (Hecky).

[Fife-Hibee]

I've not delved into his record but apparently ( from a mate) he only lost a dozen games at SAFC, as opposed to winning and drawing 75% ? I don't actually know:confused:

https://cdn3.imggmi.com/uploads/2019/11/16/5781789b0fd3f50801141a34fc08b439-full.png

Alloa Athletic
Win - 38.25%
Draw - 23.50%
Lose - 38.25%

St Mirren
Win - 52.50%
Draw - 16.25%
Lose - 31.25%


Sunderland
Win - 50.67%
Draw - 36.00%
Lose - 13.33%

Overall
Win - 49.20%
Lose - 25.40%
Draw - 25.40%

141 points out of 225 for Sunderland. I know it's only hypothetical. But if he could replicate that exact success rate with Hibs, he'd be averaging about 70 points a season. Which is generally a 3rd place finish.

[Squealing pig]

Over the moon with appointment , back to attacking football please

[Fife-Hibee]

As a Newcastle fan, I was delighted with his record at Sunderland

Why? He had a win/draw success rate of 86.67%, only losing 10 out of 75 games. Not bad at all considering the complete shambles that club is in.

[Hibbyradge]

I was not happy when we brought in Paul Heckingbottom, but otherwise, I've always been satisfied with who we've appointed.

I was very pleased indeed when we signed Terry Butcher so that just goes to show that the fans' contentment is not an indication of imminent success!

[Allez Hibs]

No!

[Eyrie]

Yes.

He did a good job with Alloa given their competition before taking the step up to St Mirren who he turned round and got promoted. He then had a decent record at basket-case Sunderland which still wasn't enough to meet the demands of the board there.

The main objection would be his style of play at Sunderland, but that can be contrasted with how St Mirren played and put in context by his statement that he adjusts his approach to suit the players in the squad.

When Heckingbottom was appointed I said I'd only judge him at the end of the first round of fixtures this season, although in the event I wanted him gone after half a dozen league games. With Ross I'm comfortable saying that he'll do well for us.

[Smartie]

Why? He had a win/draw success rate of 86.67%, only losing 10 out of 75 games. Not bad at all considering the complete shambles that club is in.

I think most Hibs fans would be happy with Hearts enjoying similar levels of success whilst almost getting promoted out of the Scottish third tier.

[where'stheslope]

Voted no! If he wanted to be outright Hibernian manager, why would he talk to the other mob as well???
Putting all his eggs in one basket would have been the way to go, now we'll get " he was turned down at Tincastle", and that's why he came here!!!!!

[Since452]

Voted no! If he wanted to be outright Hibernian manager, why would he talk to the other mob as well???
Putting all his eggs in one basket would have been the way to go, now we'll get " he was turned down at Tincastle", and that's why he came here!!!!!

At the end of the day it's the man's career on the line. No issue with him speaking to them. After Sunderland he'd have been absolutely foolish not to have done due diligence on both clubs before deciding which one would give him the best opportunity to succeed. He chose Hibs.

[jacomo]

Voted no! If he wanted to be outright Hibernian manager, why would he talk to the other mob as well???
Putting all his eggs in one basket would have been the way to go, now we'll get " he was turned down at Tincastle", and that's why he came here!!!!!


Come on now.

The idea that Hearts rejected JR after one interview is far fetched.

[StevieC]

Why?.

They are still a League One team. ;)

[The Green Goblin]

Yes

[Weegreenman]

I’d have preferred Ian McCall. I’ll give JR my 100% backing though 👍

[Just_Jimmy]

I’d have preferred Ian McCall. I’ll give JR my 100% backing though [emoji106]Ian McCall?

Seriously?

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[hfc rd]

I’d have preferred Ian McCall. I’ll give JR my 100% backing though 👍

Ian McCall? Are you being serious?

[Weegreenman]

Ian McCall? Are you being serious?

Why not?

[lyonhibs]

Could do with a third option.

I'm not unhappy about it, but neither am I absolutely buzzing about it.

Me too. Glad to have a new manager, neither delighted nor raging at who it is.

[Garymcl]

Quite happy with this appointment most importantly he’s now our manager only time will tell if he’s been successful in the meantime let’s back him and team 100% and get next game a near sell out to show this Ggtth :flag:

[Todi114]

When Jack Ross left st. Mirren he was on the short list for clubs bigger than Hibs
if he hadn’t been punted by Sunderland we would have been in the same boat as Hearts
struggling to find an outstanding candidate
just as we were lucky to pick up Neil Lennon after Stubbs left
Jack Ross being available maybe forced Hibs to move Hecky on?

[Lago]

Why not?
There's no need to answer that question. I ask you Ian McColl.

[Potty78]

Voted no! If he wanted to be outright Hibernian manager, why would he talk to the other mob as well???
Putting all his eggs in one basket would have been the way to go, now we'll get " he was turned down at Tincastle", and that's why he came here!!!!!
Do u know for a fact he spoke to hearts or are u just reading papers? I think we went for him and got him, just my opinion though!

[basehibby]

Yes I'm happy. His achievements at St. Mirren in particular show that as a coach he has "something" in the locker. Sunderland have emptied him after he narrowly missed out on promotion but I'm hopeful that experience of the pressures that come with managing a large club with great expectations will stand him in good stead at Hibs.

[Swedish hibee]

I can't vote. But I'm in the no camp. But nothing will make me happier to be proved wrong. Again!

[Sir David Gray]

I’d have preferred Ian McCall. I’ll give JR my 100% backing though 👍

:faf:

[jacomo]

Do u know for a fact he spoke to hearts or are u just reading papers? I think we went for him and got him, just my opinion though!


No reason for Ross not to speak to Hearts about their vacancy, but he obviously got a better offer!

[Sammy7nil]

No reason for Ross not to speak to Hearts about their vacancy, but he obviously got a better offer!

Or was he simply not offered the Hearts job? They may have said thanks but no thanks. I have no doubt we will not know the actual truth for sometime. With all parties giving their own version of the story.

[Fife-Hibee]

Or was he simply not offered the Hearts job? They may have said thanks but no thanks. I have no doubt we will not know the actual truth for sometime. With all parties giving their own version of the story.

Hearts will say they turned him down to appease their own fans. Jack Ross will say he turned them down to appease our fans.

Ultimately, who cares? The only thing that matters are the results he achieves here.

[Keith_M]

Ask me again in six months.

[Joe6-2]

Yes. Now lets get on and be able to enjoy the season again. :aok:

👍

[Smartie]

Ian McCall did a brilliant job at Ayr and I wouldn’t have been all that against the idea.

Happy with who we have though.

[Eyrie]

Hearts aren't far enough through the interview process to draw up a shortlist for second interviews, let alone make anyone an offer.

So all we can say for certain is that they didn't rejected Jack, he didn't turn them down and he accepted the better opportunity rather than wait to see what might happen with the lesser one.