Managerial Vacancies

[Hibernia&Alba]

Sevco pushed the boat out in getting Gerrard to stop Celtic getting the ten and succeeded. I doubt the next appointment will be a big name, Poundland coaches are on alert 😆


Back to the days of Mark Warburton and Pedro thingy :greengrin

[matty_f]

You think managing Watford, Brighton, Burnley, Brentford would be more attractive than Celtic/Rangers, I don’t agree

I think they’d be significantly more financially appealing.

[O'Rourke3]

I disagree.

There’s a strong chance Celtic could win the league this year and if they do, Gerrards reputation will be shot to pieces, if he wins the league his stock won’t get any higher than it is now.

Aston Villa are a huge club who will spend a lot of money on players. He’s got an opportunity to get back into the premiership which will be more appealing than a few games in Europe against some pretty average and some decent sides.

There’s also the family side of it, apparently his family have stayed down south and he travels back a couple of times a week. Getting to go and live back home again would be a huge appeal.

I think it’s a no brainer for him.Assuming he lives near Liverpool Is Birmingham so much closer to home that the drive is a PITA??

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[1875godsgift]

Assuming he lives near Liverpool Is Birmingham so much closer to home that the drive is a PITA??

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Glasgow to Liverpool 4 hours.

Birmingham to Liverpool 2 hours.

I know which I'd rather do on a regular basis!

[Since452]

You think managing Watford, Brighton, Burnley, Brentford would be more attractive than Celtic/Rangers, I don’t agree

15/20 years ago not a chance. Now? Absolutely. Those clubs could spend money on one player that would be the equivalent to Rangers entire budget.

[Colr]

Usually when we have an importnant game with the hun, the papers are full of speculation on our manager. Not this time though.

[hibbyboy1]

Usually when we have an importnant game with the hun, the papers are full of speculation on our manager. Not this time though.

It will though Jack Ross set for move to rangers will be the headlines

[JimBHibees]

I read today (think it was the Daily Record online) that Gerrard really rates him and tried to sign him for Rangers. I wasn't aware of that.

Wonder what the reaction of the grandson of a former Celtic chairman would be to that. :greengrin

[GreenCastle]

Seems Russell Martin or Gio Van Bronckhorst are the names being linked with huns job.

Will be interesting to see who is in charge when they play Hibs.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Wonder if Big Dunc might fancy cutting his teeth up here?

Not a chance. Big Dunc is in with the bricks at Everton, he will be still part of the set up when hes an old man. it's his life and his families.

[Carheenlea]

All confirmed

https://www.rangers.co.uk/Article/club-statement-11-11/59uIWHbnTGNvF7wRXO1oAI

[Moulin Yarns]

All confirmed

https://www.rangers.co.uk/Article/club-statement-11-11/59uIWHbnTGNvF7wRXO1oAI

Gives them time to get a replacement in for the semi final. New manager bounce or a chance for Hibs to take advantage?

[SHODAN]

Gives them time to get a replacement in for the semi final. New manager bounce or a chance for Hibs to take advantage?

No way they'll have a manager in by the semi.

I'm just a wee bit miffed we never beat him.

[.Sean.]

Gives them time to get a replacement in for the semi final. New manager bounce or a chance for Hibs to take advantage?
I think it’ll work in our favour rather than against

[Heisenberg]

I think it’ll work in our favour rather than against

I think so too. Gerrard had us beaten every time, even if it was close. Glad he’s ****ed off.

[Keith_M]

I think so too. Gerrard had us beaten every time, even if it was close. Glad he’s ****ed off.


Was he the one handing the cheques over to the Referees?

[Since452]

One of the most unlikeable characters ever to grace Scottish football. Good riddance.

[Tobias Funke]

He will be lauded among the Orcs for stopping ten in a row but the grand sum of his achievements at Ibrox was one league title played out entirely in front of empty stadia. Big wows.

[Coco Bryce]

Gers fans on Twitter going mental at him leaving on Remembrance Day of all days :rolleyes:

I think Lampard will replace him.

[greenginger]

Any suggestions of an interim at Ibrox yet ?

[Jim44]

Gives them time to get a replacement in for the semi final. New manager bounce or a chance for Hibs to take advantage?

I don’t think they’ll rush into hasty appointment. We I’d like to think that we might benefit from their ‘crisis’ as, for most Huns, this came as a wee bit of a shock. On the other hand, in the absence of a permanent replacement, I think they’re more likely to be galvanised into a difficult outfit to beat.

[Scouse Hibee]

Now I can like him again.

[Coco Bryce]

Now I can like him again.

He'll always be a prick :greengrin

[CropleyWasGod]

He will be lauded among the Orcs for stopping ten in a row but the grand sum of his achievements at Ibrox was one league title played out entirely in front of empty stadia. Big wows.

On the flip side, his achievements in Europe did a lot more for them financially. That has played a big part in their being in much less **** than they could have been.

[Brightside]

Will Jack take it?

[JohnMcM]

He will be lauded among the Orcs for stopping ten in a row but the grand sum of his achievements at Ibrox was one league title played out entirely in front of empty stadia. Big wows.

He didn’t stop it, that was Lennon.:greengrin

[Keith_M]

Now I can like him again.


Even though he's now a Villain?

[Greencore]

Stevie g dismantling the coaching team just before the semi final 😂😂😂😂😂

[Keith_M]

Will Jack take it?


:agree:


Yep, and apparently Dean Smith is taking over at Hibs.


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[bingo70]

Will Jack take it?

I would love that.

I’ve asked on the PM board but is it strange that he’s not been quoted for it really?

On paper he’s done a decent job at Hibs. Finished 3rd last season, good cup runs and now has European experience. I’d hoped he would be one of the front runners for it in all honesty.

Is it just our slow start this season that has taken him out the running for the job?

Where were we in the league when the Huns pinched McLeish from us?

[Since452]

I would love that.

I’ve asked on the PM board but is it strange that he’s not been quoted for it really?

On paper he’s done a decent job at Hibs. Finished 3rd last season, good cup runs and now has European experience. I’d hoped he would be one of the front runners for it in all honesty.

Is it just our slow start this season that has taken him out the running for the job?

Where were we in the league when the Huns pinched McLeish from us?

You want Jack Ross to leave us for Rangers? :confused:

[Moulin Yarns]

No way they'll have a manager in by the semi.

I'm just a wee bit miffed we never beat him.

Aston villa only took 5 days between sacking Smith and appointing Gerrard, there are 10 days before the semi final, and rangers were aware Gerrard was likely to go, so will already have a shortlist of candidates

[w pilton hibby]

Celtic the 'best' and Hibs amongst the 'worst' clubs to manage in the UK according to new study.

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/celtic-best-hibs-amongst-worst-22111430

[PatHead]

Hopefully they will get a true Rangers man like Alex Rae.

[Bushwoof]

The huns should be rejoicing. Just like Newcastle, they've "got their club back".

It's 'The Rangers' again instead of 'Steven Gerrard's Rangers'

[Irish_Steve]

The comments on the BBC Sport page about his appointment at Villa are hilarious and the Huns are so easy to wind up

[Scouse Hibee]

Even though he's now a Villain?

Yeah I wish him well except against Liverpool, at Rangers I could only wish him failure 😁

[Keith_M]

The comments on the BBC Sport page about his appointment at Villa are hilarious and the Huns are so easy to wind up


I've seen comments from some 'journalists' bemoaning the fact that he's moved to Villa when Rangers are 'ten times the size of Aston Villa'

[swin82]

Ohhh the hatred has started for gerrard already!Hun at my work said to me this morning villa will be battling relegation and they are on the same level as motherwell 😂😂😂 absolutely deluded bunch 😜

[Brightside]

I would love that.

I’ve asked on the PM board but is it strange that he’s not been quoted for it really?

On paper he’s done a decent job at Hibs. Finished 3rd last season, good cup runs and now has European experience. I’d hoped he would be one of the front runners for it in all honesty.

Is it just our slow start this season that has taken him out the running for the job?

Where were we in the league when the Huns pinched McLeish from us?

I think he will be spoken to about it.

[Since90+2]

Celtic the 'best' and Hibs amongst the 'worst' clubs to manage in the UK according to new study.

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/celtic-best-hibs-amongst-worst-22111430

Not really what the report says. It's purely how long a manager is on average in post at a club.

[Since90+2]

Not a chance Jack Ross will be quoted for the Rangers job. Their fans would go absolutely bonkers.

[Irish_Steve]

I've seen comments from some 'journalists' bemoaning the fact that he's moved to Villa when Rangers are 'ten times the size of Aston Villa'

I keep reminding them that Villa have actually won the European Cup and the only team in Scotland to do that are Celtic. You can almost see the veins in their head exploding

[Since90+2]

I've seen comments from some 'journalists' bemoaning the fact that he's moved to Villa when Rangers are 'ten times the size of Aston Villa'

In what world would they ever be 10 times bigger? Villa are the biggest club in the second largest city in the UK, they probably have a wider fanbase of roughly the same size as Rangers.

They play in a far higher standard of league. Their revenues absolutely dwarf Rangers. They can attract and retain far better players. They have won the European Cup as opposed to the much lower regarded Uefa cup.

If anything, I'd say Villa are bigger.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Gers fans on Twitter going mental at him leaving on Remembrance Day of all days :rolleyes:

I think Lampard will replace him.

:hilarious they could’ve waited until 11 to announce it.

[Heisenberg]

Not a chance Jack Ross will be quoted for the Rangers job. Their fans would go absolutely bonkers.

He’ll be nowhere near it. Not even quoted.

[Brightside]

Not a chance Jack Ross will be quoted for the Rangers job. Their fans would go absolutely bonkers.

They want Gio Van. 😂.

[Moulin Yarns]

I see Van Brockhurst is being mentioned, is this so they can resurrect the orange strip? 😉

[bingo70]

You want Jack Ross to leave us for Rangers? :confused:

Yes, why the confused smilie? It’s not exactly breaking news that some of us aren’t overly keen on his Hibs team.

You’re of course perfectly entitled to disagree but I don’t think there’s any confusion around it.

I don’t think Hibs can justify sacking him but I find this Hibs team mind numbingly boring. I think the only way we are likely to replace him as manager is if another club comes in for him. Rangers are the only club in Scotland that are likely to tempt him now Celtic have just recently replaced their manager.

I don’t think any English clubs will be tempted by him after his Sunderland stint.

Rangers or the Scotland job is the only options I can see him leaving us for.

Before you say it, yes I know we finished 3rd last season.

[Keith_M]

Not really what the report says. It's purely how long a manager is on average in post at a club.


And coincidentally, the clubs that have won massive amounts of trophies have had the longest serving managers.

[Alex Trager]

And coincidentally, the clubs that have won massive amounts of trophies have had the longest serving managers.

Hugely unsurprising that.

[jacomo]

I've seen comments from some 'journalists' bemoaning the fact that he's moved to Villa when Rangers are 'ten times the size of Aston Villa'


Even before 1992 and the flood of money into the top English division, that would be a ridiculous thing to say.

[90274]

Yes, why the confused smilie? It’s not exactly breaking news that some of us aren’t overly keen on his Hibs team.

You’re of course perfectly entitled to disagree but I don’t think there’s any confusion around it.

I don’t think Hibs can justify sacking him but I find this Hibs team mind numbingly boring. I think the only way we are likely to replace him as manager is if another club comes in for him. Rangers are the only club in Scotland that are likely to tempt him now Celtic have just recently replaced their manager.

I don’t think any English clubs will be tempted by him after his Sunderland stint.

Rangers or the Scotland job is the only options I can see him leaving us for.

Before you say it, yes I know we finished 3rd last season.

I think a lot of Hibs fans feel the same way as you do.

They wouldn't be bothered if he took the Rangers job, who would have ever thought that would be the case.

[Since90+2]

I think a lot of Hibs fans feel the same way as you do.

They wouldn't be bothered if he took the Rangers job, who would have ever thought that would be the case.

I don't think that's really something we need to give much consideration to.

[Since452]

In what world would they ever be 10 times bigger? Villa are the biggest club in the second largest city in the UK, they probably have a wider fanbase of roughly the same size as Rangers.

They play in a far higher standard of league. Their revenues absolutely dwarf Rangers. They can attract and retain far better players. They have won the European Cup as opposed to the much lower regarded Uefa cup.

If anything, I'd say Villa are bigger.

I'd say Rangers have a bigger fanbase. Celtic and Rangers fanbase is unfortunately enormous, probably only Man United and Liverpool could rival them in the UK. Would Villa attract 50k fans if they were in their equivalent of Scottish League 2? Agree about the revenue and the league appeal. Its a no brainer for Gerrard.

[Swedish hibee]

Couldn't wait to get outta there, could he..

[Since452]

Yes, why the confused smilie? It’s not exactly breaking news that some of us aren’t overly keen on his Hibs team.

You’re of course perfectly entitled to disagree but I don’t think there’s any confusion around it.

I don’t think Hibs can justify sacking him but I find this Hibs team mind numbingly boring. I think the only way we are likely to replace him as manager is if another club comes in for him. Rangers are the only club in Scotland that are likely to tempt him now Celtic have just recently replaced their manager.

I don’t think any English clubs will be tempted by him after his Sunderland stint.

Rangers or the Scotland job is the only options I can see him leaving us for.

Before you say it, yes I know we finished 3rd last season.

He's as good as ****ed if some of our fans want him to go to Rangers. Never heard the like.

[bingo70]

He's as good as ****ed if some of our fans want him to go to Rangers. Never heard the like.

“Never heard the like”

Why do you find it so hard to understand some people just think differently to you?

Some people are only interested in results and where we finish, that’s absolutely fine, I totally get that.

Other people want to enjoy going to watch Hibs as well. For some, the end result isn’t all that matters. How we get there is important too.

Perfectly fine for people to want different things from their Hibs team, no matter what stats or league positions you point to, the number of Hibs fans in the second camp above might be higher than you’d like to think.

We’re clearly not going to sack him and I totally understand why. The only way he’s likely to leave is if another club comes in for him and Rangers are one of a few that would potentially fall into that category.

[mcohibs]

In what world would they ever be 10 times bigger? Villa are the biggest club in the second largest city in the UK, they probably have a wider fanbase of roughly the same size as Rangers.

They play in a far higher standard of league. Their revenues absolutely dwarf Rangers. They can attract and retain far better players. They have won the European Cup as opposed to the much lower regarded Uefa cup.

If anything, I'd say Villa are bigger.

Absolutely no way Aston Villa have a wider fanbase than Rangers. The number of Rangers fans in Scotland alone is enormous, never mind Northern Ireland and Scottish expats further afield

[Stevie Reid]

I would love that.

I’ve asked on the PM board but is it strange that he’s not been quoted for it really?

On paper he’s done a decent job at Hibs. Finished 3rd last season, good cup runs and now has European experience. I’d hoped he would be one of the front runners for it in all honesty.

Is it just our slow start this season that has taken him out the running for the job?

Where were we in the league when the Huns pinched McLeish from us?

We were 8th in the league according to Wikipedia. He left after 17 games and we were W 5 D 4 L 8 - 1.1 points per game, on track for 42 points from a 38 game season. We finished on 41 points in 10th place.

I think the key factor in McLeish's appointment was that Dick Advocaat went to a DoF role and chose AM as his successor, IIRC? Obviously had a far more distinguished playing career than Ross also, which may have gone a long way back then.

[90274]

He's as good as ****ed if some of our fans want him to go to Rangers. Never heard the like.

The reality is that a number of Hibs fans wouldn't be bothered if Jack Ross went to Rangers.

[ancient hibee]

The reality is that a number of Hibs fans wouldn't be bothered if Jack Ross went to Rangers.

The reality is that an even bigger number would be bothered.

[Since90+2]

Absolutely no way Aston Villa have a wider fanbase than Rangers. The number of Rangers fans in Scotland alone is enormous, never mind Northern Ireland and Scottish expats further afield

The Scottish media like to make out that Celtic and Rangers have absolutely enormous supports. In comparison to other Scottish clubs they do but nothing out of the ordinary compared to other big clubs.

Looking at their respective followings on social media:

Villa - 1.7 million Twitter followers
Rangers - 670,000 Twitter Followers

Villa - 1.3 million Instagram followers
Rangers - 570,000 Instagram followers

Villa - 3.4 million Facebook followers
Rangers - 750,000 Facebook followers

Now, these figures won't tell the whole story but across all 3 Villa have around 3 times more people engaged enough with their club to be interested enough to follow them. The suggestion that Rangers have a far bigger support doesn't really stand up to scrutiny.

[SON OF PADDY]

One of the most unlikeable characters ever to grace Scottish football. Good riddance.

I concur, he is a horrible ******* !

[ancient hibee]

Derek McInnes to go to Ibrox at last?

[we are hibs]

Charles Adam throwing his hat into the ring to get a gig in some capacity at Ibrox. Surely Dundee fans cant be happy with their captain whoring himself to the bigots from Govan at every opportunity?

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[Oscar T Grouch]

In what world would they ever be 10 times bigger? Villa are the biggest club in the second largest city in the UK, they probably have a wider fanbase of roughly the same size as Rangers.

They play in a far higher standard of league. Their revenues absolutely dwarf Rangers. They can attract and retain far better players. They have won the European Cup as opposed to the much lower regarded Uefa cup.

If anything, I'd say Villa are bigger.

The stickys never even won that, I am sure their only Euro cup was the Cup winners cup, the lowest of the three available at the time. The conference league cup of it's day :greengrin

[Silky]

Celtic the 'best' and Hibs amongst the 'worst' clubs to manage in the UK according to new study.

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/celtic-best-hibs-amongst-worst-22111430

Probably true in terms of longevity. Or failure to beat Hearts.

[B.H.F.C]

The reality is that an even bigger number would be bothered.

I think it would be much like the debate that is constantly ongoing around Ross. A minority would be gutted, a minority would be delighted and the majority would be in the middle.

I agree the only way Ross leaves Hibs at the moment is if someone comes in and takes him. Absolutely no chance that’ll be The Rangers though.

[EI255]

Derek McInnes to go to Ibrox at last?Think they'll go for Blues Brother Lampard.

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[90274]

I think it would be much like the debate that is constantly ongoing around Ross. A minority would be gutted, a minority would be delighted and the majority would be in the middle.

I agree the only way Ross leaves Hibs at the moment is if someone comes in and takes him. Absolutely no chance that’ll be The Rangers though.

So are the ones in the middle the ones that aren't bothered then?

[Jim44]

I’m baffled to understand why Rangers would appoint a manager whose team, according to some of it’s fans, plays eye-bleedingly bad football and who would be glad to see the back of him. Furthermore, the bad blood between JR and his assistants and Rangers would be a huge stumbling block. To my mind, JR to Rangers is a flight of fantasy.

[jacomo]

The Scottish media like to make out that Celtic and Rangers have absolutely enormous supports. In comparison to other Scottish clubs they do but nothing out of the ordinary compared to other big clubs.

Looking at their respective followings on social media:

Villa - 1.7 million Twitter followers
Rangers - 670,000 Twitter Followers

Villa - 1.3 million Instagram followers
Rangers - 570,000 Instagram followers

Villa - 3.4 million Facebook followers
Rangers - 750,000 Facebook followers

Now, these figures won't tell the whole story but across all 3 Villa have around 3 times more people engaged enough with their club to be interested enough to follow them. The suggestion that Rangers have a far bigger support doesn't really stand up to scrutiny.


This is a reflection of the league Villa play in more than anything else.

I do agree though that to claim Rangers are much bigger is ridiculous. Villa are a grand old club with a large fanbase, probably much the same size in reality.

[bingo70]

I think it would be much like the debate that is constantly ongoing around Ross. A minority would be gutted, a minority would be delighted and the majority would be in the middle.

I agree the only way Ross leaves Hibs at the moment is if someone comes in and takes him. Absolutely no chance that’ll be The Rangers though.

Agree with that.

I’m not saying Ancient is wrong, he could well be right but I think we can only go on who we speak to ourselves out there in the real world.

From the people I speak to regularly, I don’t know if anybody who would be bothered in the slightest if he joined Rangers. I think most would be pretty pleased and I can’t think of one person who would be gutted to lose him.

Others will have pals who think differently due to the relative success he’s had with us.

[B.H.F.C]

So are the ones in the middle the ones that aren't bothered then?

Don’t think it’s black and white as that.

Much as I’m not his biggest fan, and wouldn’t be disappointed if he left, I think he’s a safe pair of hands and a change could make us worse, as we’ve seen before. Just wouldn’t be at either end of the scale.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Glad the noisy minority are out in force to take this thread off track.

[90274]

From the people I speak to regularly, I don’t know if anybody who would be bothered in the slightest if he joined Rangers. I think most would be pretty pleased and I can’t think of one person who would be gutted to lose him.

Where I'm at too. Which, when you look at it and think about it, it says a lot that we all know a large number of people who wouldn't be bothered to lose him, even to Rangers.

Has that ever been the case before where a manager who on paper has been successful but the fans aren't bothered with him either way?

[The Modfather]

Glad the noisy minority are out in force to take this thread off track.

The debate has been civil and constructive. Why not get involved in it rather than a simply having a dig?

[Danderhall Hibs]

The debate has been civil and constructive. Why not get involved in it rather than a simply having a dig?

I was involved in the Gerrard stuff. Now we’ve changed subject again. It’s all a bit boring.

[Lago]

Will Jack take it?
Rangers supporters will be totally underwhelmed if he's even quoted on the shortlist never mind getting the job.

[silverhibee]

Surely the only man for the job is KT, that’s his dream, but would Kelty let him go.

[Lago]

Yes, why the confused smilie? It’s not exactly breaking news that some of us aren’t overly keen on his Hibs team.

You’re of course perfectly entitled to disagree but I don’t think there’s any confusion around it.

I don’t think Hibs can justify sacking him but I find this Hibs team mind numbingly boring. I think the only way we are likely to replace him as manager is if another club comes in for him. Rangers are the only club in Scotland that are likely to tempt him now Celtic have just recently replaced their manager.

I don’t think any English clubs will be tempted by him after his Sunderland stint.

Rangers or the Scotland job is the only options I can see him leaving us for.

Before you say it, yes I know we finished 3rd last season.
Couldn't agree more 👍

[Smartie]

Apart from anything else I just can't see Jack Ross in brown brogues.

[GreenCastle]

I would love that.

I’ve asked on the PM board but is it strange that he’s not been quoted for it really?

On paper he’s done a decent job at Hibs. Finished 3rd last season, good cup runs and now has European experience. I’d hoped he would be one of the front runners for it in all honesty.

Is it just our slow start this season that has taken him out the running for the job?

Where were we in the league when the Huns pinched McLeish from us?

Callum Davidson probably ahead of Ross but can’t see them even entertaining Jack Ross as a replacement. No chance.

The Gerrard story is definitely going to be interesting to see what happens next - at Villa and the huns. While he’s brought much unity across at Glasgow he now has split the support - with some wishing him luck and others raging he’s left midway through the season.

From a Hibs point of view I think it has to be good news - but at same time Gerrard wasn’t very good in cup competitions..

[Stevie Reid]

Provided we don't keep this losing streak going, I think Ross deserves another window of being backed, and to see how we fare once our most important players are back. Ron has been a good owner in terms of backing managers, Ross has a good record in the transfer market, and we tend to play well and pick up points when we are at our strongest. I'd like to see him have more time to see if that will continue.

I fully appreciate that injuries are part and parcel of football, but we have been hit very hard this season.

[Jim44]

I’m a bit miffed that discussion of a managerial vacancy at Rangers can deteriorate into a debate about our own manager. There’s already threads here where the pros and cons of JR can be discussed.

[Smartie]

Provided we don't keep this losing streak going, I think Ross deserves another window of being backed, and to see how we fare once our most important players are back. Ron has been a good owner in terms of backing managers, Ross has a good record in the transfer market, and we tend to play well and pick up points when we are at our strongest. I'd like to see him have more time to see if that will continue.

I fully appreciate that injuries are part and parcel of football, but we have been hit very hard this season.

The weird thing about Ross is that I agree with every viewpoint - so I guess that means the jury is well and truly out.

I agree with those who are hypercritical as I can't pretend to love the football on show and right now I'm looking down the league rather than up.

I agree with those who support him because I've enjoyed the football at times, his results have been acceptable over the piece and there are mitigating circumstances.

He's got a tough job on his hands picking up enough points between now and January that we don't find ourselves totally derailed and seriously reassessing our expectations of the season, but I also think that he has it in him to have a good January and a strong end to the season.

Rather than focussing all the criticism on the head coach, I still want to have confidence that Hibs know why we've ended up with the squad we've got and that we've learned the correct lessons from the summer. Mathie is under a bus and we've all got to hope that that was the best outcome. I have doubts but time will tell.

[Radium]

Would Gatusso be an option for TRFC


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[Since452]

“Never heard the like”

Why do you find it so hard to understand some people just think differently to you?

Some people are only interested in results and where we finish, that’s absolutely fine, I totally get that.

Other people want to enjoy going to watch Hibs as well. For some, the end result isn’t all that matters. How we get there is important too.

Perfectly fine for people to want different things from their Hibs team, no matter what stats or league positions you point to, the number of Hibs fans in the second camp above might be higher than you’d like to think.

We’re clearly not going to sack him and I totally understand why. The only way he’s likely to leave is if another club comes in for him and Rangers are one of a few that would potentially fall into that category.

You seem augmentative so i'll leave it there

[bingo70]

You seem augmentative so i'll leave it there

No I’m not.

[Moulin Yarns]

You seem augmentative so i'll leave it there

Is that the reality 😉

[Seveno]

The Scottish media like to make out that Celtic and Rangers have absolutely enormous supports. In comparison to other Scottish clubs they do but nothing out of the ordinary compared to other big clubs.

Looking at their respective followings on social media:

Villa - 1.7 million Twitter followers
Rangers - 670,000 Twitter Followers

Villa - 1.3 million Instagram followers
Rangers - 570,000 Instagram followers

Villa - 3.4 million Facebook followers
Rangers - 750,000 Facebook followers

Now, these figures won't tell the whole story but across all 3 Villa have around 3 times more people engaged enough with their club to be interested enough to follow them. The suggestion that Rangers have a far bigger support doesn't really stand up to scrutiny.

Most of those followers are Hibs fans keeping a watch on SJM 😁

[Saint Hibee]

Most of those followers are Hibs fans keeping a watch on SJM 😁

I'm now torn between wanting SJM to do well and wanting Gerrard to fail miserably.

[Steven79]

I'm now torn between wanting SJM to do well and wanting Gerrard to fail miserably.John needs to leave Villa in January...

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[Stuart93]

John Mcginn is now Steven Gerrards man.

I feel ill.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Predictably, the tears and snotters on Follow Follow are a joy to behold. It's like a bereavement; like their spouse has walked out for their best friend. The hurt, the sense of betrayal, the helplessness; it's beautiful :greengrin

My favourite reaction goes to Viatrophy, who describes the photo of Gerrard holding the Villa shirt as "like being shown a picture of of your wife holding another man's cock". :faf::lolrangers:

[jacomo]

Callum Davidson probably ahead of Ross but can’t see them even entertaining Jack Ross as a replacement. No chance.

The Gerrard story is definitely going to be interesting to see what happens next - at Villa and the huns. While he’s brought much unity across at Glasgow he now has split the support - with some wishing him luck and others raging he’s left midway through the season.

From a Hibs point of view I think it has to be good news - but at same time Gerrard wasn’t very good in cup competitions..


If Gerrard takes his back room team with him then this is a major disruption for Sevco.

[Magpie]

This will put a massive dent in Rangers chances of retaining the title. There will be pressure on them to prove they can still cope without him against us next weekend. I think this is a great time to face them.

[04Sauzee]

To soon for Halliday ? 😁

[Hibernia&Alba]

This will put a massive dent in Rangers chances of retaining the title. There will be pressure on them to prove they can still cope without him against us next weekend. I think this is a great time to face them.


Hopefully he also takes a couple of their top players in January :agree:

Overall, I think he did a mixed job at Rangers. Winning the league unbeaten was a superb achievement with an average team. He did really well in Europe last season, too. That said, he only won one trophy and his cup record was very poor. He experienced more than one woeful run of form in the league.

He certainly brought glamour to Sevco. Their current financial position will surely mean a less prestigious replacement?

[Since90+2]

John Mcginn is now Steven Gerrards man.

I feel ill.

He'll always be Alan Stubbs' man.

[Lago]

No I’m not.
Well I don't always agree with you, but I do on this occasion 😊

[Irish_Steve]

I can't wait until he bids 150K for Morelos

[Jim44]

Bookies’ and fans’ favourite for the job is GVB. A great favourite of their’s in his playing days but would his managerial skills match their expectations? He had early success at Fayenoord but is sentiment clouding their judgement? He wants the job, the fans want him. He could be theirs by the weekend. The semi-final could be interesting.

[JohnM1875]

Would Gatusso be an option for TRFC


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Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe ****!

[MWHIBBIES]

Bookies’ and fans’ favourite for the job is GVB. A great favourite of their’s in his playing days but would his managerial skills match their expectations? He had early success at Fayenoord but is sentiment clouding their judgement? He wants the job, the fans want him. He could be theirs by the weekend. The semi-final could be interesting.

His league title at Feyenoord was a great achievement, better than anything Gerrard has done.

[Springbank]

Bookies’ and fans’ favourite for the job is GVB. A great favourite of their’s in his playing days but would his managerial skills match their expectations? He had early success at Fayenoord but is sentiment clouding their judgement? He wants the job, the fans want him. He could be theirs by the weekend. The semi-final could be interesting.

IIRC his record in Hibs v Rangers games at Hampden is
P1
W0
L1

When the YLT beat Rangers on pens in the semi final (Dobbie goal)

[JohnM1875]

See someone has already edited GVB's Wiki to say he's the manager of;

2021 - The Walking Dead

😂

[MWHIBBIES]

IIRC his record in Hibs v Rangers games at Hampden is
P1
W0
L1

When the YLT beat Rangers on pens in the semi final (Dobbie goal)

He was long gone by then. 3 years or so.

[JimBHibees]

This will put a massive dent in Rangers chances of retaining the title. There will be pressure on them to prove they can still cope without him against us next weekend. I think this is a great time to face them.

Not so sure they have a very strong squad noticed Kent and Jack were back for their last game.

[lord bunberry]

Predictably, the tears and snotters on Follow Follow are a joy to behold. It's like a bereavement; like their spouse has walked out for their best friend. The hurt, the sense of betrayal, the helplessness; it's beautiful :greengrin

My favourite reaction goes to Viatrophy, who describes the photo of Gerrard holding the Villa shirt as "like being shown a picture of of your wife holding another man's cock". :faf::lolrangers:
That quote has made my day. :faf:

[Hiber-nation]

IIRC his record in Hibs v Rangers games at Hampden is
P1
W0
L1

When the YLT beat Rangers on pens in the semi final (Dobbie goal)

You not thinking of Frank De Boer? GVB was long gone by then.

[Keith_M]

Apart from anything else I just can't see Jack Ross in brown brogues.


How about in a bowler hat?

[Springbank]

You not thinking of Frank De Boer? GVB was long gone by then.

I stand corrected - you're spot on (as is MWHibbies):aok:

Think I saw a photo of rain-soaked Gers standing dejected on the centre line as we celebrated and it might be a rain-battered Kizhanishvili who looked similar (in the hosing rain) to GVB, with his head in his hands.

I was at that game too, and going to the upcoming semi (similar seats too) and will take a 1-1 FT with Hibs through on pens right now if you're offering :greengrin

[Lago]

His league title at Feyenoord was a great achievement, better than anything Gerrard has done.
Spot on

[Hiber-nation]

I stand corrected - you're spot on (as is MWHibbies):aok:

Think I saw a photo of rain-soaked Gers standing dejected on the centre line as we celebrated and it might be a rain-battered Kizhanishvili who looked similar (in the hosing rain) to GVB, with his head in his hands.

I was at that game too, and going to the upcoming semi (similar seats too) and will take a 1-1 FT with Hibs through on pens right now if you're offering :greengrin

I was there too, what a night that was.

[Iggy Pope]

I was there too, what a night that was.

I left that game with the melancholy of knowing that we had done them but I would be in Boston on the day of the final for Mrs Pope’s 40th…. … On the day of the final I was out my tree in the Banshee on Dorchester Ave (recommended by a poster on here at the time, a fine bar) and feeling slightly less than melancholic by the end of it. My shirt still sets there, I hope.

That iconic photo of the young team about to burst into celebrating the winning penalty though, is true art. All the golden generation and auld Murdoch!

[matty_f]

The Scottish media like to make out that Celtic and Rangers have absolutely enormous supports. In comparison to other Scottish clubs they do but nothing out of the ordinary compared to other big clubs.

Looking at their respective followings on social media:

Villa - 1.7 million Twitter followers
Rangers - 670,000 Twitter Followers

Villa - 1.3 million Instagram followers
Rangers - 570,000 Instagram followers

Villa - 3.4 million Facebook followers
Rangers - 750,000 Facebook followers

Now, these figures won't tell the whole story but across all 3 Villa have around 3 times more people engaged enough with their club to be interested enough to follow them. The suggestion that Rangers have a far bigger support doesn't really stand up to scrutiny.

Birmingham has half the population of Scotland, there will be a huge Villa support there.

[greenlex]

Van Brockhurst in the house I’m hearing.

[Logie Green]

Van Brockhurst in the house I’m hearing.

More likely a lodge.

[Moulin Yarns]

More likely a lodge.

They'll be getting the orange tops down from the loft as we speak.

[gbhibby]

They'll be getting the orange tops down from the loft as we speak.
Do you know that they wear orange tops due to the Dutch connection, 🤔

[CMurdoch]

See someone has already edited GVB's Wiki to say he's the manager of;

2021 - The Walking Dead

😂

:faf:

[ekhibee]

Van Bronkhurst won the Dutch league with Feyenoord in 2017 but I'm not sure how good that form is, for decades the better Dutch players have played abroad not in their home country, but it's still marginally better quality than Scotland. He's quite highly rated, but for me he's going to have to do a lot more than becoming the next manager of Sevco to make me change my mind about how good he is, but he was a very good player at Rangers and he played in some great teams such as Arsenal and Barcelona. If he's got any kind of ambition I'd be quite surprised if he went for the Sevco job other than to put himself in the shop window and move on to a better club after a season.

[lord bunberry]

What is it with huns and cardboard cutouts?

[heretoday]

Kevin Thomson might be a shout for the Rangers job. Maybe too soon.

Neil Lennon is free too, I believe.

[Hibernia&Alba]

What is it with huns and cardboard cutouts?

It's the closest they get to be being in a relationship.

By the way, someone on Follow Follow claims Van Bronckhurst is actually a member of the Orange Order. Anyone know if that is remotely true?

[Iggy Pope]

It's the closest they get to be being in a relationship.

By the way, someone on Follow Follow claims Van Bronckhurst is actually a member of the Orange Order. Anyone know if that is remotely true?

Now, should anyone really care, honestly. Soon you’ll be the only Celtic man that follows follow follow :greengrin

[Hibernia&Alba]

Now, should anyone really care, honestly. Soon you’ll be the only Celtic man that follows follow follow :greengrin

It would do his chances of getting the job no harm at all. :greengrin

[Lago]

Kevin Thomson might be a shout for the Rangers job. Maybe too soon.

Neil Lennon is free too, I believe.
Kenny Miller popped on BBC Scotland saying his bit. 🤔

[Hibernia&Alba]

Brendan Rodgers being increasingly linked to Man United. I think he'd take it if offered, but it would be difficult for him to win the fans around. For what it's worth, I think he could do well there.

[Smartie]

Brendan Rodgers being increasingly linked to Man United. I think he'd take it if offered, but it would be difficult for him to win the fans around. For what it's worth, I think he could do well there.

It's going to take a VERY strong character to turn them around.

They've got good players but they're selfish ********s who have little interest in co-operating with one another.

Difficult decisions need to be made and it needs to be a strong character with 100% backing of the board and the fans.

I actually think Ole is a great guy and a decent manager but he'll never have that backing there.

Other big clubs have big players with egos but their managers just about manage to get the players to realise it is in their best interests to co-operate with one another. Man Utd have too many who are too stroppy, too inconsistent, too powerful and a few of them need binned.

I don't know if Brendan Rodgers is big enough although tbh I don't know anyone who is these days.

[Iain G]

It's going to take a VERY strong character to turn them around.

They've got good players but they're selfish ********s who have little interest in co-operating with one another.

Difficult decisions need to be made and it needs to be a strong character with 100% backing of the board and the fans.

I actually think Ole is a great guy and a decent manager but he'll never have that backing there.

Other big clubs have big players with egos but their managers just about manage to get the players to realise it is in their best interests to co-operate with one another. Man Utd have too many who are too stroppy, too inconsistent, too powerful and a few of them need binned.

I don't know if Brendan Rodgers is big enough although tbh I don't know anyone who is these days.

They need rid of Pogba to start with then prune and clear out those with stinking attitudes, it's a big job!

[Magpie]

Brendan Rodgers being increasingly linked to Man United. I think he'd take it if offered, but it would be difficult for him to win the fans around. For what it's worth, I think he could do well there.

Would the Glazers really spend the money to get him out of the contract, as well as the contract he would require and the transfer funds to go with it? I doubt it.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Would the Glazers really spend the money to get him out of the contract, as well as the contract he would require and the transfer funds to go with it? I doubt it.

If they will spend £80 million on Harry Maguire and £50 million on Fred.....

[MWHIBBIES]

Would the Glazers really spend the money to get him out of the contract, as well as the contract he would require and the transfer funds to go with it? I doubt it.

United haven't had any problems spending money.

[04Sauzee]

Yogi appointed as manager at Dunfermline

[Stuart93]

Yogi appointed as manager at Dunfermline

Good appointment for them

Was impressed with the impact Yogi had at Ross county not too long ago

[Brightside]

Crazy appt. can see them actually getting relegated which is astounding considering they were one of the favs to win it.

[90274]

Very good appointment for Dunfermline.

[CropleyWasGod]

Good appointment for them

Was impressed with the impact Yogi had at Ross county not too long ago


Crazy appt. can see them actually getting relegated which is astounding considering they were one of the favs to win it.


Very good appointment for Dunfermline.

In his last Championship job, he relegated Raith... losing the play-offs to Brechin. :rolleyes:

Rovers fans will hope that he returns the favour with Dunfermline......:greengrin

[Brightside]

I’ll never understand people that think Yogi is a good manager.

[lord bunberry]

I’ll never understand people that think Yogi is a good manager.
I’m not a huge fan but he’s far from the worst manager out there. I bet Ross County wished they’d stuck with him. He did a good job at Inverness as well.

[Smartie]

I’ll never understand people that think Yogi is a good manager.

He seems to do really well in some places and struggle badly in others.

Falkirk fans will long for the days they had under Yogi, that’s for sure. He did well with County and iirc won the cup with Caley.

We got both - a very good half season and a horrific tailspin half season.

I like Yogi and I wouldn’t he’s a bad manager. Jury’s out and has a bit of a mixed record.

[Danderhall Hibs]

He seems to do really well in some places and struggle badly in others.

Falkirk fans will long for the days they had under Yogi, that’s for sure. He did well with County and iirc won the cup with Caley.

We got both - a very good half season and a horrific tailspin half season.

I like Yogi and I wouldn’t he’s a bad manager. Jury’s out and has a bit of a mixed record.

Yeah - there’s not much middle ground with him. Boom or bust.

[Since452]

I’ll never understand people that think Yogi is a good manager.

If people think we are bad right now we are lightyears ahead of his last season at Hibs. A game at St Johnstone sticks in my head as being particularly chronic.

That being said, he's a decent bloke and Dunfermline are a cracking club. Good luck to them.

[B.H.F.C]

I’ll never understand people that think Yogi is a good manager.

Been pretty successful and done what he’s there to do more often than not.

[B.H.F.C]

If people think we are bad right now we are lightyears ahead of his last season at Hibs. A game at St Johnstone sticks in my head as being particularly chronic.

That being said, he's a decent bloke and Dunfermline are a cracking club. Good luck to them.

His last season only lasted 7 league games. The last of which was St Johnstone.

[mal]

Birmingham has half the population of Scotland, there will be a huge Villa support there.

It definitely doesn't.

[Keyser Sauzee]

It definitely doesn't.

The metropolitan area does

[MWHIBBIES]

I’ll never understand people that think Yogi is a good manager.

His cv is pretty up and down, but he's as good as Dunfermline will get, nothing crazy about it.

A Scottish cup win not that long ago with Inverness.

[CMurdoch]

Yogi appointed as manager at Dunfermline

He talks rubbish but will galvanise the Dunfermline players for the rest of the season..

[SHODAN]

Yogi appointed as manager at Dunfermline

Managed to get Raith relegated from a very similar position so not sure what Dunfermline's thinking is here. And he's a Falkirk man so not a fantastic start.

That said, the locals seem happy enough with this.

[Highwayman]

Yogi appointed as manager at Dunfermline
Is Yogi now the go to guy if you want a troubleshooter.

If he gets Dunfermline out the relegation zone and keeps them up this season,will he then get moved on for somebody else as happened at Ross County.

[Since90+2]

Is Yogi now the go to guy if you want a troubleshooter.

If he gets Dunfermline out the relegation zone and keeps them up this season,will he then get moved on for somebody else as happened at Ross County.

It's not a bad niche to have. Sam Allardyce made an absolute fortune bouncing around clubs in England doing exactly that.

[JimBHibees]

His cv is pretty up and down, but he's as good as Dunfermline will get, nothing crazy about it.

A Scottish cup win not that long ago with Inverness.

Also totally outplayed Rangers in a Scottish cup final when at Falkirk losing 1 0 to an against the play goal.

He is a mixed bag however think he will do ok.

[500miles]

Won 8 games out of 20 when Ross County looked destined for relegation, including the last 3. Real high pressure, make or break stuff.

Couldn't do it at Raith, but he inherited a team of Gary Locke's old pals from hearts who just seen their man get the sack after slumping into a relegation battle.

I am concerned he may have inherited a poisioned chalice here too though.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

I thought that Yogi would have been a better shout to start with than Peter Grant. Might just be perception thing, but for me, Peter Grant has an air of Billy Davies about him. Insinuating that he is doing you a real favour by being your Manager.

[Smartie]

I thought that Yogi would have been a better shout to start with than Peter Grant. Might just be perception thing, but for me, Peter Grant has an air of Billy Davies about him. Insinuating that he is doing you a real favour by being your Manager.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57276850

Some cracking quotes in there that would certainly back up your assertion re Peter Grant.

[Hiber-nation]

Crazy appt. can see them actually getting relegated which is astounding considering they were one of the favs to win it.

They were 8/1. I put a couple of quid on them!

[Iain G]

Yogi appointed as manager at Dunfermline

Good! Gets the slavering idiot off the radio for a while 🤣

[bingo70]

Frank Lampard has pulled out of deal to manage Norwich.

[lord bunberry]

Frank Lampard has pulled out of deal to manage Norwich.
I can’t believe he was even considering it, he could get a better club than that.

[Since452]

I can’t believe he was even considering it, he could get a better club than that.

Bit harsh. Could he?

[HibbyAndy]

Frank Lampard has pulled out of deal to manage Norwich.

I thought Norwich ruled him out as a potential manager as opposed to Frank pulling out ?

[bingo70]

I thought Norwich ruled him out as a potential manager as opposed to Frank pulling out ?

You might be right mate.

I was just skim reading twitter.

[HibbyAndy]

You might be right mate.

I was just skim reading twitter.

He wanted the gig and was interviewed but Norwich said nah

[lord bunberry]

Bit harsh. Could he?
Chelsea to Norwich is a huge drop.

[Gmack7]

Always felt yogi would be an excellent assistant as he can motivate a team, just keep him away from signing players, keep him away from the tactics board and keep him away from the Mike

[bingo70]

Chelsea to Norwich is a huge drop.

Aye but he’s no at Chelsea now, he’s unemployed 😉

I thought Norwich would be a good fit for him. I’m not sure what another realistic option is for him?

[J-C]

Aye but he’s no at Chelsea now, he’s unemployed 😉

I thought Norwich would be a good fit for him. I’m not sure what another realistic option is for him?


Left Derby too soon to go to Chelsea, too big a job for a rookie coach, he tried to do what he did at Derby and play the youngsters all too soon and it backfired, Norwich would've been a good gig for him.

[lord bunberry]

Aye but he’s no at Chelsea now, he’s unemployed 😉

I thought Norwich would be a good fit for him. I’m not sure what another realistic option is for him?
He should go abroad and coach, all the best coaches have coached in several countries. Somewhere like Italy or Germany would be good for him, he’s a cracking young coach who was very harshly treated at Chelsea. He took over when they weren’t allowed to sign players and did really well, they had a dip in form and the new guy came in and won the champions league with his team. He can do much better than a yo-yo team like Norwich.

[MWHIBBIES]

He should go abroad and coach, all the best coaches have coached in several countries. Somewhere like Italy or Germany would be good for him, he’s a cracking young coach who was very harshly treated at Chelsea. He took over when they weren’t allowed to sign players and did really well, they had a dip in form and the new guy came in and won the champions league with his team. He can do much better than a yo-yo team like Norwich.

I think it actually showed how good the team was and Lampard wasn't getting enough from them

[lord bunberry]

I think it actually showed how good the team was and Lampard wasn't getting enough from them
He didn’t get much chance of a chance to. He got them into the champions league against the odds by playing and really bringing on a lot of youngsters. There weren’t many people at the time who thought it was right that he’d been sacked.

[J-C]

He didn’t get much chance of a chance to. He got them into the champions league against the odds by playing and really bringing on a lot of youngsters. There weren’t many people at the time who thought it was right that he’d been sacked.


Unfortunately their owner has a habit of pulling the trigger at weird time, winning something big doesn't guarantee staying in the job at Chelsea as a few have found out over the years.

[lord bunberry]

Unfortunately their owner has a habit of pulling the trigger at weird time, winning something big doesn't guarantee staying in the job at Chelsea as a few have found out over the years.
They always seem to come up smelling of roses as well. They’re one of those clubs you’d like to see fall flat on their face, but they never do.

[J-C]

They always seem to come up smelling of roses as well. They’re one of those clubs you’d like to see fall flat on their face, but they never do.


They're the Rangers of England, not a club I can ever take to.

[MWHIBBIES]

He didn’t get much chance of a chance to. He got them into the champions league against the odds by playing and really bringing on a lot of youngsters. There weren’t many people at the time who thought it was right that he’d been sacked.

It really wasn't against the odds. They still had loads of great players. He done okay, about a par, then couldn't take them forward. Tuchel is a much better manager.

[lord bunberry]

It really wasn't against the odds. They still had loads of great players. He done okay, about a par, then couldn't take them forward. Tuchel is a much better manager.
Fair enough but I don’t agree.

[Since452]

I think it actually showed how good the team was and Lampard wasn't getting enough from them

I agree. Won the Champions League with Lampards team. Better coaching took them to a far higher level.

[cabbageandribs1875]

https://scontent.fman1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/256180196_4488797581212537_9010405301104768493_n.j pg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=cu-c8oY_5QcAX-OjF9T&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-2.fna&oh=47825d52acab9b12543d63dfdd89e0d8&oe=6194D1A2





:eek::eek::eek::eek:

:)

[ekhibee]

Don't really know what Chelsea have to do with it, they're not looking for a new manager. For the record I think Lampard will be a good manager, and I like managers that focus on youth rather than just buying success.

[Hulk1875]

Don't really know what Chelsea have to do with it, they're not looking for a new manager. For the record I think Lampard will be a good manager, and I like managers that focus on youth rather than just buying success.

For lampard taking on a team destined for relegation Wouldn’t be a great move for him,

[ScottB]

Don't really know what Chelsea have to do with it, they're not looking for a new manager. For the record I think Lampard will be a good manager, and I like managers that focus on youth rather than just buying success.

Chelsea spent over a quarter of a billion quid while Lampard was in charge, despite the transfer ban.

[Scouse Hibee]

Left Derby too soon to go to Chelsea, too big a job for a rookie coach, he tried to do what he did at Derby and play the youngsters all too soon and it backfired, Norwich would've been a good gig for him.

He done well at Chelsea and really had no choice but to play the youngsters given the transfer embargo. Most of them have gone on to do very well after being given a chance by Lampard.

[J-C]

He done well at Chelsea and really had no choice but to play the youngsters given the transfer embargo. Most of them have gone on to do very well after being given a chance by Lampard.


True, I'd forgotten about the embargo in the market, unfortunately Abramovich has previous for getting shot of managers at strange times, I wonder how much that experience at Chelsea has hurt Lampard seeing as he was seen as a god there, it must've been his perfect job.

[Eyrie]

For lampard taking on a team destined for relegation Wouldn’t be a great move for him,

Depends how he gets on surely?

The very fact that Norwich are destined to be relegated anyway gets Lampard off the hook (unless performances are poor), and he then has the opportunity to get them promoted. The general view was that he did well at Derby in the Championship so this is a chance for him to rebuild his reputation and have his time at Chelsea regarded as being too early in his career.

[Hibernia&Alba]

https://scontent.fman1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/256180196_4488797581212537_9010405301104768493_n.j pg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=cu-c8oY_5QcAX-OjF9T&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-2.fna&oh=47825d52acab9b12543d63dfdd89e0d8&oe=6194D1A2





:eek::eek::eek::eek:

:)


Now that would blow Rangers' signing of Mo Johnston out of the water :greengrin

[greenginger]

Now that would blow Rangers' signing of Mo Johnston out of the water :greengrin

That would blow a few blue nose heads to pieces.

[davy67 +]

Quick return to management for Dean Smith , appointed new boss at Norwich

Norwich City: Dean Smith set to be appointed as head coach https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59272851

[J-C]

Quick return to management for Dean Smith , appointed new boss at Norwich

Norwich City: Dean Smith set to be appointed as head coach https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/59272851


Not a bad manager and a very decent bloke, Norwich are a yoyo club and getting rid of F arke to replace him with Smith is a weird move, both managers aren't going to take you to that next level.

[BILLYHIBS]

Rumour Mill

Man Utd lining up Zinedine Zidane as a replacement for OGS

Daily Mail

[JimBHibees]

Not a bad manager and a very decent bloke, Norwich are a yoyo club and getting rid of ****e to replace him with Smith is a weird move, both managers aren't going to take you to that next level.

Maybe more likely to keep them up though, who knows.

[J-C]

Rumour Mill

Man Utd lining up Zinedine Zidane as a replacement for OGS

Daily Mail


I think there's about a dozen rumours going around regarding the Man U job, a different name each time, I think if Ole was away he'd be gone during the international break, doesn't look like it now.

[J-C]

Why is the word F A R K being blanked out by the swear button? Just noticed after I typed in Daniel ****e's name.

[easty]

Rumour Mill

Man Utd lining up Zinedine Zidane as a replacement for OGS

Daily Mail

They should go for Rodgers.

[Since452]

Why is the word F A R K being blanked out by the swear button? Just noticed after I typed in Daniel ****e's name.

What the **** are you talking about 😉

So it is!

[Iain G]

What the **** are you talking about 😉

So it is!

****
Ferk
Firk
Fork
Furk

Just testing 🤣

[Irish_Steve]

https://scontent.fman1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/256180196_4488797581212537_9010405301104768493_n.j pg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=cu-c8oY_5QcAX-OjF9T&_nc_ht=scontent.fman1-2.fna&oh=47825d52acab9b12543d63dfdd89e0d8&oe=6194D1A2





:eek::eek::eek::eek:

:)

Neil's lost a fair bit of weight there, good on him

[greenginger]

Why is the word F A R K being blanked out by the swear button? Just noticed after I typed in Daniel ****e's name.

https://www.definitions.net/definition/****

it seems **** can mean to overload a website so it stops responding :confused:

[Since452]

At least Scunthorpe works now

[heretoday]

****
Ferk
Firk
Fork
Furk

Just testing 🤣

*****hawk
Doesn't do it for me.

[Just_Jimmy]

I think there's about a dozen rumours going around regarding the Man U job, a different name each time, I think if Ole was away he'd be gone during the international break, doesn't look like it now.Which is what I said all along. He'll be there until they are out the champions league and or can't get 4th.



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[04Sauzee]

Kevin Thomson sends a cryptic tweet and now the rumours are he's going to be assistant to GVB at Ibrox.

[bingo70]

Kevin Thomson sends a cryptic tweet and now the rumours are he's going to be assistant to GVB at Ibrox.

Tweeting what he did and getting folk talking about him like this was pretty disrespectful to his current employer IMO.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Tweeting what he did and getting folk talking about him like this was pretty disrespectful to his current employer IMO.

Someone else probably done it without his knowledge.

[S4uzee]

Tweeting what he did and getting folk talking about him like this was pretty disrespectful to his current employer IMO.

He’s not a very respectful person though is he

[.Sean.]

Attention seeking pish from Thomson, Rangers welcome to him

[Since452]

Couldn't really care less about Thomson these days. He seems to have distanced himself from all things Hibs since he left.

[jacomo]

Not a bad manager and a very decent bloke, Norwich are a yoyo club and getting rid of F arke to replace him with Smith is a weird move, both managers aren't going to take you to that next level.


Next level?

The next level for Norwich is to stay up and Smith literally achieved that in his last job.

[Callum_62]

Attention seeking pish from Thomson, Rangers welcome to himhttps://twitter.com/KThomsonAcademy/status/1460638221461766153?t=Q-MVFnBKegmpibnMm1z9pw&s=19

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[J-C]

Next level?

The next level for Norwich is to stay up and Smith literally achieved that in his last job.


Villa are a big club and will have ambitions to be regular 5-8th Euro spots, maybe Norwich board are fed up being a yoyo club and wanted F arke to make them a solid mid table.

The Smith sacking was a weird one and I thought he had enough in the bank to give till after the January window, Obviously the Norwich board feels the he's good enough, got a hard job there though.

[Hibernia&Alba]

It looks Van Bronckhurst will be announced imminently at The Rangers. He has huge shoes to fill; Gerrard was hero worshipped. GVB will need to make a good start.

[darwenhibby]

It looks Van Bronckhurst will be announced imminently at The Rangers. He has huge shoes to fill; Gerrard was hero worshipped. GVB will need to make a good start.

Here’s hoping he gets off to a disaster on Sunday if appointed

[Hibernia&Alba]

Here’s hoping he gets off to a disaster on Sunday if appointed

Aye, then he has a European game before Livi and ourselves away in the league. It's a tough start and would be lovely if it all falls apart.

[wookie70]

GVB announced at The Thes

[Hibernia&Alba]

A new range of orange merchandise can be only days away. Just a tribute to Van Bronckhorst of course. Games at Ibrox already resemble a Dundee United match.

[hibsbollah]

Couldn't really care less about Thomson these days. He seems to have distanced himself from all things Hibs since he left.

He supports both teams, apparently. Not sure thats possible really.

[Billy Whizz]

GVB announced at The Thes

Subject to a work permit, so presume he won’t be in the dugout on Sunday

[The 90+2]

His last game was against us at Ibrox before our Scottish cup final the next week. We got pumped and some dirty ******* spat in my face outside the ground.

[flash]

Interesting appointment though not convinced it's as big a coup as they are making out.

[The 90+2]

Interesting appointment though not convinced it's as big a coup as they are making out.

I reckon it is given his previous experiences in management after a fantastic career. Seems a nice guy too, sadly.

[Billy Whizz]

Interesting appointment though not convinced it's as big a coup as they are making out.

Depends if he has to sell 1st, and how much he gets to reinvest

[Hibernia&Alba]

Depends if he has to sell 1st, and how much he gets to reinvest

He will be on a much tighter budget than Gerrard was. They are losing money hand over fist.

[RossScott1991]

I reckon it is given his previous experiences in management after a fantastic career. Seems a nice guy too, sadly.

That will quickly change , the second part I mean. Won’t be long until the role consumes him and he plays victim

[Billy Whizz]

He will be on a much tighter budget than Gerrard was. They are losing money hand over fist.

Did SG not say they haven’t spend money on transfers, last few windows

[Since452]

World class player. Hope he's an abject failure of a manager at them.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Did SG not say they haven’t spend money on transfers, last few windows

I think he spent over £30 million in his three years. Wasn't Ryan Kent about £7 million? GVB won't be given that kind of money.

[Hibernia&Alba]

That will quickly change , the second part I mean. Won’t be long until the role consumes him and he plays victim

Aye, Statement FC will soon be telling the world it isn't fair they aren't allowed to win. Hopefully we see a statement on Sunday :greengrin

[Jim44]

He supports both teams, apparently. Not sure thats possible really.

I think KT supports the team which best suits his own agenda.

[JohnM1875]

I reckon it is given his previous experiences in management after a fantastic career. Seems a nice guy too, sadly.

Fantastic career but isn't really too impressive a managerial CV is it? I guess winning the league with Feyenoord was impressive. But other than that a year in China and now the huns.

[wookie70]

He supports both teams, apparently. Not sure thats possible really.

If at any time you support The Rangers you have never been a Hibs supporter imo

[Jim44]

GVB announced at The Thes

It’ll be interesting to see how this appointment affects the game on Sunday. They might get the new manager bounce or, equally, the players might still be reeling from Gerrard walking out on them. I hope we take the game to them and exploit any after effects of their recent unexpected crisis.

[Just_Jimmy]

If at any time you support The Rangers you have never been a Hibs supporter imoCorrect and if you take their cash then it's questionable also.

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[RossScott1991]

Confirmed he’s only attending Sundays match not taking charge. First training session is on Tuesday / game on the Thursday in Europe.

[Smartie]

That's going to be a long crawl back to Kelty over all that broken glass for KT, eh?

[The 90+2]

Fantastic career but isn't really too impressive a managerial CV is it? I guess winning the league with Feyenoord was impressive. But other than that a year in China and now the huns.

Winning the league with Feyenoord for the first time in almost 20 years with a couple of other trophies is a great achievement tbh.

[The 90+2]

I think KT supports the team which best suits his own agenda.

He’s employed by the huns and scunnered he didn’t get a chance coaching here.

[Jim44]

He’s employed by the huns and scunnered he didn’t get a chance coaching here.

He’s not employed by the Huns. He severed all connections with them when he took the Kelly job.

[Billy Whizz]

He’s not employed by the Huns. He severed all connections with them when he took the Kelly job.

Other than Rangers TV for some home games
Good to see he’s still got his Academy going, though wonder if he still has the time to do it

[hibsbollah]

Other than Rangers TV for some home games
Good to see he’s still got his Academy going, though wonder if he still has the time to do it

My boy went there for awhile. It was fine, no more no less. KT was likeable but not the brightest.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i wish van whatever his name total failure at the home of the most vile institution in the UK

[Hibernia&Alba]

A new range of orange merchandise can be only days away. Just a tribute to Van Bronckhorst of course. Games at Ibrox already resemble a Dundee United match.

Silly me, I should have known it would take a matter of minutes, not days.....

https://www.followfollow.com/forum/threads/25-off-orange-match-day-tshirt-on-the-rangers-store-website.185047/

[The 90+2]

He’s not employed by the Huns. He severed all connections with them when he took the Kelly job.

He does commentary for them all the time and rangers are investing in his academy.

[Stuart93]

He does commentary for them all the time and rangers are investing in his academy.

As well as referring to rangers as “us” constantly whilst commentating. He’s a hun, unfortunately

[superfurryhibby]

Silly me, I should have known it would take a matter of minutes, not days.....

https://www.followfollow.com/forum/threads/25-off-orange-match-day-tshirt-on-the-rangers-store-website.185047/

Horrific, but all too predictable.

[sleeping giant]

Silly me, I should have known it would take a matter of minutes, not days.....

https://www.followfollow.com/forum/threads/25-off-orange-match-day-tshirt-on-the-rangers-store-website.185047/

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Nah.

[.Sean.]

As well as referring to rangers as “us” constantly whilst commentating. He’s a hun, unfortunately
Yep, 100% confirmed as a Hun after his nauseating fawning over them in the game against us last month while referring to Rangers as us and we. He can gtf

He supports Hibs AND Rangers :rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:

[Since452]

Yep, 100% confirmed as a Hun after his nauseating fawning over them in the game against us last month while referring to Rangers as us and we. He can gtf

He supports Hibs AND Rangers :rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:

How to make sure you get bullied at school

[BILLYHIBS]

Eddie Howe to miss his first game in charge of The Toon tomorrow versus Brentford after testing positive for Covid 19

BBC Sport