Next coach?

[JimBHibees]

Aye but theres a ladbrokes next door.

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Hope the bookies has a working toilet :greengrin

[hughio]

I would be very surprised if Hibs under Ron dont have a plan in place for this eventuality and will be very sure already who the replacement will be.

James McPake

[JimBHibees]

James McPake

Surely not. Quite like him as a manager but way too early in his career imo.

[allezsauzee]

James McPake

As a player manager given our lack of strength in depth at centre half?

[killie-hibby]

James McPake

Glasgow Herald suggests he is a candidate for the job.

[erin go bragh]

His spell at Preston is not convincing at all, but I'm pretty sure he had Hamilton 2nd in the league at Xmas while playing good football

Pretty sure Butcher had Inverness Second in the league when we snapped him up . Not saying I’m against Alex Neil but saying the above could mean nowt .

[SlickShoes]

Pretty sure Butcher had Inverness Second in the league when we snapped him up . Not saying I’m against Alex Neil but saying the above could mean nowt .

Basically, every manager appointment is a gamble, no manager really is successful in every job other than maybe Pep and Alex Ferguson.

Butcher was widely thought of as the correct appointment at the time, almost no one thought it was a bad idea, we needed to toughen up and he was the man to do it.

[erin go bragh]

Left field shout - Barry Ferguson. Won all there is to win in Scotland, played in a European Final and Captained Scotland. Done well so far in his managerial career and is very balanced on his weekly show with Peter Martin.


Feel free to shout it down though but thought it was worth a shout. Cheers.

Open your windows at once or the fumes from what ever has been spilled in your house will cause you serious harm .

[JimBHibees]

Open your windows at once or the fumes from what ever has been spilled in your house will cause you serious harm .

:greengrin

[hughio]

Glasgow Herald suggests he is a candidate for the job.

My source :greengrin

Who knows?
He might be a fit.


Slight gamble but a short contract might suit both.

[The 90+2]

Anybody know why Skybet aren’t offering odds on the Hibs job?

I messaged them yesterday and they just said they wouldn’t run a book on it.

The only time I’ve seen that is when it was widely known that Wilder was getting the Boro job.

Bookies have been encouraged to not create markets for these events I’ve been told. Mcbookie have one.

[Crab apple]

Left field shout - Barry Ferguson. Won all there is to win in Scotland, played in a European Final and Captained Scotland. Done well so far in his managerial career and is very balanced on his weekly show with Peter Martin.


Feel free to shout it down though but thought it was worth a shout. Cheers.

As long as he brings Kris Boyd and wee Durranty along as his assistants. The Goalie could come too and provide a Hibs connection.

[Heisenberg]

My source :greengrin

Who knows?
He might be a fit.


Slight gamble but a short contract might suit both.

Really not sure he’s the kind of risk we should be taking.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19776924.dundee-boss-james-mcpake-contender-hibs-manager-job/

[bingo70]

Really not sure he’s the kind of risk we should be taking.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19776924.dundee-boss-james-mcpake-contender-hibs-manager-job/

I’ll be devastated if we go for a run of the mill Scottish manager.

Ron’s been encouraging everybody at the club to think bigger, in an interview on a podcast recently he spoke of a whole world of football that offers loads of untapped potential.

If we then go an appointment someone because they know Scottish football I’ll see it as a real opportunity missed.

We need to think bigger here.

[worcesterhibby]

I’ll be devastated if we go for a run of the mill Scottish manager.

Ron’s been encouraging everybody at the club to think bigger, in an interview on a podcast recently he spoke of a whole world of football that offers loads of untapped potential.

If we then go an appointment someone because they know Scottish football I’ll see it as a real opportunity missed.

We need to think bigger here.

I very much agree...of the current managers in the SPL that we could afford, we just sacked one of the best of them in my opinion..we need to be replacing with someone better, not another same old same old

[J-C]

BBC gossip mentioning John Carver, decent shout.

[Callum_62]

Really not sure he’s the kind of risk we should be taking.

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19776924.dundee-boss-james-mcpake-contender-hibs-manager-job/

That would be hilariously bad

[Heisenberg]

NBC gossip mentioning John Carver, decent shout.

John Carver a decent shout? Seriously?

[Smartie]

I very much agree...of the current managers in the SPL that we could afford, we just sacked one of the best of them in my opinion..we need to be replacing with someone better, not another same old same old

Without going over old ground with Jack Ross, when anyone criticises a manager the (reasonable) question is often asked - well if not him, then who?

Jack Ross wasn't totally convincing me - but I'm not sure we have someone in mind who is necessarily a drastic improvement.

Was this not similar when we went through the Mixu/ Yogi/ Calderwood/ Fenlon cycle?

I think I'd probably cause a bit of hilarity if I were to make the suggestions that I consider to be most credible - so I'll keep them to myself.

But this is actually a bit of a tricky situation we've put ourselves in imo.

I'm a big believer that in some situations the best person to get you out of a mess is the person who got you into it in the first place - and I wonder if what we might have needed rather than for Jack Ross to be axed was for him to actually wield the axe - get shot of the folk who have let him down and bring in EXACTLY what he thinks he needs to do the job.

The more I think about it, the more I think he's been hard done by.

[worcesterhibby]

BBC gossip mentioning John Carver, decent shout.

I hope not...a good assistant but every time he has been in charge of a team it's been a disaster.

[J-C]

John Carver a decent shout? Seriously?

Steve Clarke's no.2 and decent experience, not my choice tbh but another name for the pot.

[147lothian]

I’ll be devastated if we go for a run of the mill Scottish manager.

Ron’s been encouraging everybody at the club to think bigger, in an interview on a podcast recently he spoke of a whole world of football that offers loads of untapped potential.

If we then go an appointment someone because they know Scottish football I’ll see it as a real opportunity missed.

We need to think bigger here.

I agree, but I don't think we will, there must have been someone in mind when JR was shown the door, time will tell.

[worcesterhibby]

Without going over old ground with Jack Ross, when anyone criticises a manager the (reasonable) question is often asked - well if not him, then who?

Jack Ross wasn't totally convincing me - but I'm not sure we have someone in mind who is necessarily a drastic improvement.

Was this not similar when we went through the Mixu/ Yogi/ Calderwood/ Fenlon cycle?

I think I'd probably cause a bit of hilarity if I were to make the suggestions that I consider to be most credible - so I'll keep them to myself.

But this is actually a bit of a tricky situation we've put ourselves in imo.

I'm a big believer that in some situations the best person to get you out of a mess is the person who got you into it in the first place - and I wonder if what we might have needed rather than for Jack Ross to be axed was for him to actually wield the axe - get shot of the folk who have let him down and bring in EXACTLY what he thinks he needs to do the job.

The more I think about it, the more I think he's been hard done by.

Maybe so..but what's done is done...what we need is an exciting, appointment that gives the team momentum and brings the passion back..for all Jacks good work, it was always "steady as she goes" and it always felt a safe but uninspiring appointment. I was genuinely surprised when he was sacked and dissapointed..but we've got to move onwards and hopefully upwards !

[Gordy M]

I’ll be devastated if we go for a run of the mill Scottish manager.

Ron’s been encouraging everybody at the club to think bigger, in an interview on a podcast recently he spoke of a whole world of football that offers loads of untapped potential.

If we then go an appointment someone because they know Scottish football I’ll see it as a real opportunity missed.

We need to think bigger here.

This is the reality though. When folk were wanting JR sacked and when asked who was out there that was better, im sure most asking had looked at the candidates and saw what might be coming.

The old well i dont know there must be someone better.......isnt always the case.

[bingo70]

I agree, but I don't think we will, there must have been someone in mind when JR was shown the door, time will tell.

I think the using of the words foreseeable future when talking about SDG is significant.

I really think we are going to be getting someone from abroad and once all is agreed there will be a long period where we need to get a work permit and they’ll probably need to quarantine.

I don’t think this will be a quick process to get the new manager in, even if we already know who it is (and I think we probably do)

[MWHIBBIES]

Carver or McPake and maybe I'd take back the part about us being nowhere near relegation. Dreadful candidates.

[bingo70]

This is the reality though. When folk were wanting JR sacked and when asked who was out there that was better, im sure most asking had looked at the candidates and saw what might be coming.

The old well i dont know there must be someone better.......isnt always the case.

If you’d asked the same question when Williamson was at Hibs would you have picked Tony Mowbrey?

I don’t think for a second it’ll be James McPake but if a paper decides to run that story they’re guaranteed clicks from Hibs and Dundee supporters so it’s a worthwhile story to run. When we don’t appoint him they’ll just point out he was just one name being considered.

[jacomo]

If you’d asked the same question when Williamson was at Hibs would you have picked Tony Mowbrey?

I don’t think for a second it’ll be James McPake but if a paper decides to run that story they’re guaranteed clicks from Hibs and Dundee supporters so it’s a worthwhile story to run. When we don’t appoint him they’ll just point out he was just one name being considered.


Tony was a genuine left field appointment.

[bingo70]

Tony was a genuine left field appointment.

Exactly what I’m after this time 😉

[Gordy M]

If you’d asked the same question when Williamson was at Hibs would you have picked Tony Mowbrey?

I don’t think for a second it’ll be James McPake but if a paper decides to run that story they’re guaranteed clicks from Hibs and Dundee supporters so it’s a worthwhile story to run. When we don’t appoint him they’ll just point out he was just one name being considered.

I wouldnt have, but Williamson didnt have us in 3rd, 2 finals etc.....we are looking for an upgrade presumably
And therefore the standard of candidate would have to be higher. Out of the list of names ive seen already only Neil comes close imo. Hopefully Ron will splash the cash and get someone of a high standard in.

[worcesterhibby]

Ok as a left of field appointment...how about Patrice Evra...just finished his coaching badges and has publicly said


“I want to manage, it doesn’t matter [where]. To say which team I want to coach, I don’t know. I will take what the universe gives to me. Some players think that because they’ve had such a great career, they’re going to be top-level coaches.
“But no, you all start from scratch. So I’m starting from the beginning and working my way up. If you want to be a great manager, you have to start from scratch and forget the player you were.”

[Callum_62]

I wouldnt have, but Williamson didnt have us in 3rd, 2 finals etc.....we are looking for an upgrade presumably
And therefore the standard of candidate would have to be higher. Out of the list of names ive seen already only Neil comes close imo. Hopefully Ron will splash the cash and get someone of a high standard in.Mcinnes would be too.I reckon

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[Springbank]

If you are a highly rated coach, or a manager with a really half decent cv (but no major trophy yet) then seriously, when does a better job fall into your lap than this?

A depleted Celtic in a cup final in your first week in the job, you say?

Where do I sign

[madhatter]

Ah the ex-player rumours. How original...

Have to admit I'm becoming absolutely sick of Scottish football. They had Kevin Thomson as a great shout on Open Goal show.

Scottish football has the worst imagination and aspiration in it. Rulemakers, bookies, media...just boring, same stuff every single time.

Surprised they havent concocted a Kevin Thomson, Scott Brown and David Gray management team.

[Magpie]

If Kean was to be considered he would have been put in charge of the side until an appointment was to be made.

[hughio]

Exactly what I’m after this time 😉

Now Shaun Maloney is being touted by Tam McManus.I’ve always admired his ability to speak and at Belgium he’s learned plenty I’m sure…..

[MWHIBBIES]

Ok as a left of field appointment...how about Patrice Evra...just finished his coaching badges and has publicly said


“I want to manage, it doesn’t matter [where]. To say which team I want to coach, I don’t know. I will take what the universe gives to me. Some players think that because they’ve had such a great career, they’re going to be top-level coaches.
“But no, you all start from scratch. So I’m starting from the beginning and working my way up. If you want to be a great manager, you have to start from scratch and forget the player you were.”
Kind of appointment I'd be interested in, but not half way through a season. New managers need time and he wouldn't get it. A pre season, his own players etc, sure

[Waxy]

Alex Neil
7/4 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steve Kean
3/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
James McPake
6/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
David Gray
7/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Derek McInnes
7/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Callum Davidson
8/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Neil Lennon
8/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Ronny Deila
10/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Gary Monk
12/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Jim Goodwin
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
John Kennedy
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Kevin Thomson
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Alan Stubbs
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Gordon Strachan
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Ian Murray
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Liam Manning
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Paul Lambert
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Shaun Maloney
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Neil Warnock
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Scott Brown
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Sol Campbell
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steve Archibald
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steven Bru

[inglisavhibs]

Honestly surprised more folk on here aren't asking for Lennon considering how entertaining those years were

Not that I think it's the right decision of course
Having John McGinn had a lot to do with our play under Lennon.

[Hibiza]

Collins or Dick Campbell.

[May21/05/216]

Get your money on john Kennedy

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[ekhibee]

I wouldn't have a problem with the Derek McInnes that managed St Johnstone, they were actually quite good to watch when he was there, but when he was at Aberdeen they weren't the most attractive side to watch, but they were efficient and regularly got a European place. If he is still adaptable then he would be a good choice IMO, but the Swiss guy that was at Basle then the MLS is also an interesting one if true.

[Since452]

Having John McGinn had a lot to do with our play under Lennon.

Lennon's bad run was about twice as long as Ross's. Would be a disastrous appointment.

[Greencore]

See James mcpake has been mentioned.
Can we get Jack Ross back please?

[Scorrie]

Alex Neil
7/4 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steve Kean
3/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
James McPake
6/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
David Gray
7/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Derek McInnes
7/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Callum Davidson
8/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Neil Lennon
8/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Ronny Deila
10/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Gary Monk
12/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Jim Goodwin
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
John Kennedy
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Kevin Thomson
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Alan Stubbs
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Gordon Strachan
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Ian Murray
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Liam Manning
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Paul Lambert
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Shaun Maloney
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Neil Warnock
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Scott Brown
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Sol Campbell
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steve Archibald
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steven Bru



Who’s Steven Bru? Irn’s brother?

[bigwheel]

Collins or Dick Campbell.

I wouldn’t have Dick Campbell as our coach driver never mind our coach….the man may be fine for signing experienced players in lower divisions and shouting at them…but there is a reason he’s never been near a decent sized club - he’s a dinosaur


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[madhatter]

I'm verging on being done with Hibs for the foreseeable if we go for the same run in the mill ex-player or Scottish manager. Done it for years and years and been rank rotten for most of it.

McPake...jeez.

[Iggy Pope]

Get your money on john Kennedy

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Again?

[Iain G]

Who’s Steven Bru? Irn’s brother?

And Specials cousin :wink:

[Iggy Pope]

And Specials cousin :wink:

:greengrin
All I want is a barrel of you!

[Scorrie]

And Specials cousin :wink:

😂

[BS44]

I would have rather have kept the manager and given ourselves a punchers chance of winning a cup.

[Chorley Hibee]

I'm verging on being done with Hibs for the foreseeable if we go for the same run in the mill ex-player or Scottish manager. Done it for years and years and been rank rotten for most of it.

McPake...jeez.

James McPake, surely not?

I wouldn't be far behind you if this is the calibre of person we're looking at.

[Hibiza]

Chris Mueller and his amazing technicolor dream coat.

[lord bunberry]

I'm verging on being done with Hibs for the foreseeable if we go for the same run in the mill ex-player or Scottish manager. Done it for years and years and been rank rotten for most of it.

McPake...jeez.
You wanted the manager sacked and he has, now you’re threatening to walk away because of a list made up by the bookies. I find that staggering to be honest.

[Waxy]

You wanted the manager sacked and he has, now you’re threatening to walk away because of a list made up by the bookies. I find that staggering to be honest.

If forum members could be sacked eh haha.
Social media is a problem in itself.

[badabing67]

Get your money on john Kennedy

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why what do you know

[Iggy Pope]

If forum members could be sacked eh haha.
Social media is a problem in itself.

Sure is.
There was a time that folk could’ve kept all these thoughts in their heads and kicked the cat around the table when they got in.
Now you can kick it around the whole world every minute and change your mind every two minutes into the bargain.

[Magpie]

I think we will hear more about Derek McIness being linked with the job over the next week. I think he will certainly be a contender.

[Iggy Pope]

I think we will hear more about Derek McIness being linked with the job over the next week. I think he will certainly be a contender.

For the same reasons as I’m glad that we managed to avoid Jimmy Calderwood for ever, I’m thinking only dark thoughts about his potential for contention.

[Waxy]

I think we will hear more about Derek McIness being linked with the job over the next week. I think he will certainly be a contender.

In my mind it’s between Alex Neil, Neil Lennon and Derek McIness.
We need to get a bit passion back.

[MikeyS]

Sure is.
There was a time that folk could’ve kept all these thoughts in their heads and kicked the cat around the table when they got in.
Now you can kick it around the whole world every minute and change your mind every two minutes into the bargain.

🤣🤣👏🏻👏🏻

[madhatter]

You wanted the manager sacked and he has, now you’re threatening to walk away because of a list made up by the bookies. I find that staggering to be honest.

Who am I threatening? Point me to a post where I've exactly said "I want Jack Ross sacked". Staggering? Covid lock downs, bored with watching Hibs recently and concerned about our direction as a club. Is it really that staggering that I might choose not to renew for next season?

Hibs have sacked Jack Ross, it's crucial we get this right and I'm concerned we will go with the usual approach which has almost always led us to failure. Giving managers more time is not the only problem, people make it sound like if we give any manager time we'll be champions in 5 years. Knowledge of the league is nonsense when it comes to a good coach. Plenty people could give him info.

[Paul1642]

In my mind it’s between Alex Neil, Neil Lennon and Derek McIness.
We need to get a bit passion back.

I really cannot see it being Lennon. I think Neil is pretty likely. Him and McGinnis neither fill me with excitement nor dread. Both would likely be pretty steady although I’m not sure McGinnis would ever be a fans favourite and would be called out at the first slump (a bit like Ross unfortunately)

[MikeyS]

James McPake, surely not?

I wouldn't be far behind you if this is the calibre of person we're looking at.

You are aware that this is a list that bookies throw together to get fools to part with their cash? Steve Archibald is on there ffs, there is no chance even 3/4 of those will be considered!

[HibeeSince85]

I really hope we can cast the net a bit wider in our search and take our time with this appointment. SDG will do fine in the short term. The football wasn't pretty under JR, that is a big thing for Hibs fans so seek out and speak to the candidates that are best suited to that style of football. The problem is that I'm not sure we have the players for a high tempo/high press style of play. We have a few but the midfield we have would struggle.

[lord bunberry]

If forum members could be sacked eh haha.
Social media is a problem in itself.
It’s unbelievable at times, to be fair though I’m probably one of the worst. :greengrin

[WhileTheChief..]

You wanted the manager sacked and he has, now you’re threatening to walk away because of a list made up by the bookies. I find that staggering to be honest.

To be fair, it’s a depressing list of names!!

I’m hoping for none of them. I want a surprise this time!!

(A nicer one than Heckingbottom though) :greengrin

[Unseen work]

Can’t see it being Kennedy.

He was linked before Ross due to Dempster and Mathie and has come across badly since then.

Would be a poor appointment.

I’m not happy with Ross being sacked and someone like him, Lennon, McPake etc would only add salt in the wound.

[Is It On....]

Alex Neil
7/4 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steve Kean
3/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
James McPake
6/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
David Gray
7/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Derek McInnes
7/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Callum Davidson
8/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Neil Lennon
8/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Ronny Deila
10/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Gary Monk
12/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Jim Goodwin
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
John Kennedy
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Kevin Thomson
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Alan Stubbs
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Gordon Strachan
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Ian Murray
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Liam Manning
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Paul Lambert
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Shaun Maloney
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Neil Warnock
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Scott Brown
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Sol Campbell
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steve Archibald
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steven Bru



Of that list I think it will be The Badger. I just want someone who is going to make a good squad of players better.

[The 90+2]

If Kean was to be considered he would have been put in charge of the side until an appointment was to be made.


Not if he seen the games coming up and decided it wasn't for him and made an excuse.

[Dmas]

Who am I threatening? Point me to a post where I've exactly said "I want Jack Ross sacked". Staggering? Covid lock downs, bored with watching Hibs recently and concerned about our direction as a club. Is it really that staggering that I might choose not to renew for next season?

Hibs have sacked Jack Ross, it's crucial we get this right and I'm concerned we will go with the usual approach which has almost always led us to failure. Giving managers more time is not the only problem, people make it sound like if we give any manager time we'll be champions in 5 years. Knowledge of the league is nonsense when it comes to a good coach. Plenty people could give him info.

Bookies lists are made up of people like me and you putting money on X manager, they’ve no got a direct list from Ron Gordon for a popularity competition before he picks one.

We’re 9 days from a cup final chances are the next guy if been approached won’t take charge till after that anyway, really needing to all calm down and wait and see what’s going on, the owner has made big appointments in Ben Kensell and Steve Kean recently he’s not gonna appoint F’n James McPake

[lord bunberry]

Who am I threatening? Point me to a post where I've exactly said "I want Jack Ross sacked". Staggering? Covid lock downs, bored with watching Hibs recently and concerned about our direction as a club. Is it really that staggering that I might choose not to renew for next season?

Hibs have sacked Jack Ross, it's crucial we get this right and I'm concerned we will go with the usual approach which has almost always led us to failure. Giving managers more time is not the only problem, people make it sound like if we give any manager time we'll be champions in 5 years. Knowledge of the league is nonsense when it comes to a good coach. Plenty people could give him info.
You just said you’re almost done with hibs! You said yesterday your view was that a change of management might be the way forward, to everyone else that means you wanted him sacked. I’ve no desire to trawl through your posts, but you have been one of Ross’s most vocal critics, that’s fair enough, but have the courage of your convictions and at least admit you wanted him sacked.

[Is It On....]

In my mind it’s between Alex Neil, Neil Lennon and Derek McIness.
We need to get a bit passion back.

Neil Lennon? He got himself fired by being abusive to our then chief exec (allegedly) then miraculously walked into the vacant managers role at Septic days later. There is no way he should be back in ER other than as a media pundit.

[lord bunberry]

To be fair, it’s a depressing list of names!!

I’m hoping for none of them. I want a surprise this time!!

(A nicer one than Heckingbottom though) :greengrin
I genuinely hope none of the names on that list get the job. This Keane guy worries me, is he here to take over from Ross?

[Magpie]

I genuinely hope none of the names on that list get the job. This Keane guy worries me, is he here to take over from Ross?

He’s in as academy director. If the board were to even consider him for the job I think they would have made him caretaker to see how he would get on. I think we can put him beside Lennon as not happening.

[04Sauzee]

Alex Neil
7/4 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steve Kean
3/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
James McPake
6/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
David Gray
7/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Derek McInnes
7/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Callum Davidson
8/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Neil Lennon
8/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Ronny Deila
10/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Gary Monk
12/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Jim Goodwin
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
John Kennedy
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Kevin Thomson
14/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Alan Stubbs
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Gordon Strachan
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Ian Murray
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Liam Manning
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Paul Lambert
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Shaun Maloney
16/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Neil Warnock
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Scott Brown
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Sol Campbell
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steve Archibald
20/1 (https://www.mcbookie.com/sport/football#)
Steven Bru



Said it earlier but Liam Manning is an interesting one.

[Waxy]

Neil Lennon? He got himself fired by being abusive to our then chief exec (allegedly) then miraculously walked into the vacant managers role at Septic days later. There is no way he should be back in ER other than as a media pundit.

Allegedly

[madhatter]

You just said you’re almost done with hibs! You said yesterday your view was that a change of management might be the way forward, to everyone else that means you wanted him sacked. I’ve no desire to trawl through your posts, but you have been one of Ross’s most vocal critics, that’s fair enough, but have the courage of your convictions and at least admit you wanted him sacked.

Being a critic means that I want someone to lose their job? Saying that a change of management might be necessary or might be the way forward does not mean I want someone to lose their job. I'd prefer it to have worked under Jack Ross and would have preferred to have enjoyed the football more. It also would mean we wouldn't have flux again.

Parsing my critique of the football that was delivered by Jack Ross' team into "you wanted him sacked" is hyperbole. Which is rife at the moment and I understand that. People liked Jack Ross, as they did with Heckingbottom. Both good guys that, had things been different, could have been very successful at Hibs.

[Magpie]

Not if he seen the games coming up and decided it wasn't for him and made an excuse.

If he didn’t fancy going up against St Mirren, Dundee and managing in a cup final then he’s obviously not up to the job. I think if Ben or Ron asked him to take charge he would have said yes.

[Stonewall]

My preference is to get someone in who shouts a lot and waves their arms around.

[WhileTheChief..]

I genuinely hope none of the names on that list get the job. This Keane guy worries me, is he here to take over from Ross?

Doubt it or they would have made him caretaker instead of SDG would be my guess.

[WhileTheChief..]

Allegedly

Lennon was right.

Kamberi was the problem and LD picked the wrong side.

[Since452]

Won't be as devilishly stylish as Jack Ross whoever it is.

[Greencore]

Lennon was right.

Kamberi was the problem and LD picked the wrong side.

Yep.

But his football was dire near the end.

Players gave up on him

[Callum_62]

Said it earlier but Liam Manning is an interesting one.Early coaching careerEdit
Manning worked as an academy coach at Ipswich Town before joining Premier League side West Ham United in 2015 as head coach of the club's Under-23s.[4]

In 2019 he left to join City Football Group, initially as Director of Coaching with Major League Soccer side New York City FC, and later progressed to the role of Academy Director.[5]

Lommel SK

Staying with City Football Group, in July 2020 Manning was named head coach of*Belgian First Division B*club*Lommel SK, where he led the previously bottom of the table side to a third-placed finish at the end of the*2020–21*season.[4]

Milton Keynes DonsEdit

On 13 August 2021, Manning joined*League One*club*Milton Keynes Dons, becoming the club's first ever head coach.[6]*On 8 October 2021, after just eleven league games in charge, Manning was named*EFL League One Manager of the Month*for September 2021, a month in which he led the club to an unbeaten run of five league games achieving eleven points.[7]

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12431444/liam-manning-interview-from-ipswich-to-mk-dons-via-new-york-city-fc-and-belgium



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[scott_hfc1875]

Early coaching careerEdit
Manning worked as an academy coach at Ipswich Town before joining Premier League side West Ham United in 2015 as head coach of the club's Under-23s.[4]

In 2019 he left to join City Football Group, initially as Director of Coaching with Major League Soccer side New York City FC, and later progressed to the role of Academy Director.[5]

Lommel SK

Staying with City Football Group, in July 2020 Manning was named head coach of*Belgian First Division B*club*Lommel SK, where he led the previously bottom of the table side to a third-placed finish at the end of the*2020–21*season.[4]

Milton Keynes DonsEdit

On 13 August 2021, Manning joined*League One*club*Milton Keynes Dons, becoming the club's first ever head coach.[6]*On 8 October 2021, after just eleven league games in charge, Manning was named*EFL League One Manager of the Month*for September 2021, a month in which he led the club to an unbeaten run of five league games achieving eleven points.[7]

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12431444/liam-manning-interview-from-ipswich-to-mk-dons-via-new-york-city-fc-and-belgium



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Chris Hogg his assistant as well

[MWHIBBIES]

Lennon was right.

Kamberi was the problem and LD picked the wrong side.

Lennon was the problem. He signed all the guff, including Kamberi. One player doesn't cause the run of form Lennon had. Why didn't he bench Kamberi and play one of the other strikers he signed?

- Holt
- Stokes
- MacLaren
- Murray
- Big Dave
- Brian Graham

Not having LD now is the problem. Look at the great work she is doing.

[Scorrie]

Won't be as devilishly stylish as Jack Ross whoever it is.

Unless it’s Dick Campbell and his tweed bunnet

[Blurhibee]

Lennon was right.

Kamberi was the problem and LD picked the wrong side.

100% correct. Lennon tried everything to get the best out of kamberi, putting an arm round his shoulders, playing up to his ego to get him playing everything but it didn’t work so became no longer mr nice guy and it still didn’t work because as we all saw eventually kamberi thought he was better than he actually was.

[Greencore]

Not having LD now is the problem. Look at the great work she is doing.

QP fans are bemused with her, seemingly.

[Joe6-2]

Early coaching careerEdit
Manning worked as an academy coach at Ipswich Town before joining Premier League side West Ham United in 2015 as head coach of the club's Under-23s.[4]

In 2019 he left to join City Football Group, initially as Director of Coaching with Major League Soccer side New York City FC, and later progressed to the role of Academy Director.[5]

Lommel SK

Staying with City Football Group, in July 2020 Manning was named head coach of*Belgian First Division B*club*Lommel SK, where he led the previously bottom of the table side to a third-placed finish at the end of the*2020–21*season.[4]

Milton Keynes DonsEdit

On 13 August 2021, Manning joined*League One*club*Milton Keynes Dons, becoming the club's first ever head coach.[6]*On 8 October 2021, after just eleven league games in charge, Manning was named*EFL League One Manager of the Month*for September 2021, a month in which he led the club to an unbeaten run of five league games achieving eleven points.[7]

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12431444/liam-manning-interview-from-ipswich-to-mk-dons-via-new-york-city-fc-and-belgium



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Very interesting

[hibee-boys]

Won't be as devilishly stylish as Jack Ross whoever it is.

Not sure I can cope with a tracksuit wearing Hibs manager, I fully expect SDG to be have been down to George Street today getting some designer clobber for tomorrow😎

[Chorley Hibee]

You are aware that this is a list that bookies throw together to get fools to part with their cash? Steve Archibald is on there ffs, there is no chance even 3/4 of those will be considered!

That's why I used the word if.

[Unseen work]

Manning seems an interesting option.

[MWHIBBIES]

Its honestly mental we find ourselves in this position again, with no plan again. So frustrating. We've learned nothing from all the amazing structure put in place under Dempster after our relegation.

[B.H.F.C]

Its honestly mental we find ourselves in this position again, with no plan again. So frustrating. We've learned nothing from all the amazing structure put in place under Dempster after our relegation.

That structure still led to us looking for managers mid season. And one of them then only went on to last 8 or 9 months.

[gaz1875]

Its honestly mental we find ourselves in this position again, with no plan again. So frustrating. We've learned nothing from all the amazing structure put in place under Dempster after our relegation.

Do you think we should have a sub manager sitting in the stand just in case we decide to sack the one in the dugout?

[bingo70]

Its honestly mental we find ourselves in this position again, with no plan again. So frustrating. We've learned nothing from all the amazing structure put in place under Dempster after our relegation.

How do you know there’s no plan?

[MWHIBBIES]

That structure still led to us looking for managers mid season. And one of them then only went on to last 8 or 9 months.

It felt like we had a genuine plan, though. Cant say that for the last 6 months.

[MWHIBBIES]

How do you know there’s no plan?

I don't, it just appears that way.

[bingo70]

I don't, it just appears that way.

Fair enough, Ross was only sacked yesterday and there’s already been reports that we were sounding out his replacement for the last month.

I don’t see what makes you think that it appears that way but if that’s what you think then that’s what you think.

[MWHIBBIES]

Do you think we should have a sub manager sitting in the stand just in case we decide to sack the one in the dugout?

No. I just think we should have a staff in place, so a change of manager doesn't matter as much. Now, we have totally new, unproven people like Rons son in important positions. I felt more comfortable with Dempster, Craig, Mathie etc in place.

[The 90+2]

No. I just think we should have a staff in place, so a change of manager doesn't matter as much. Now, we have totally new, unproven people like Rons son in important positions. I felt more comfortable with Dempster, Craig, Mathie etc in place.


:agree:

Que "how do you know they aren't better"

[gaz1875]

No. I just think we should have a staff in place, so a change of manager doesn't matter as much. Now, we have totally new, unproven people like Rons son in important positions. I felt more comfortable with Dempster, Craig, Mathie etc in place.

Which one of the three would you have as our new manager (assuming they were still with us)? Remember before you pick one you have to name a replacement to fill the position they are leaving.

[madhatter]

No. I just think we should have a staff in place, so a change of manager doesn't matter as much. Now, we have totally new, unproven people like Rons son in important positions. I felt more comfortable with Dempster, Craig, Mathie etc in place.

I think our collapse this season is, in part, due to people becoming comfortable. Staff, players and fans. I cannot even remember a time in my lifetime where Hibs have had 2 good seasons back to back. This will be a defining time for Ron Gordon, he has to start building the football club he keeps talking about.

[MWHIBBIES]

Which one of the three would you have as our new manager (assuming they were still with us)? Remember before you pick one you have to name a replacement to fill the position they are leaving.

Was this supposed to be funny?

[bigwheel]

No. I just think we should have a staff in place, so a change of manager doesn't matter as much. Now, we have totally new, unproven people like Rons son in important positions. I felt more comfortable with Dempster, Craig, Mathie etc in place.

Makes a lot of sense this point. The point around Ron’s son should not go unmissed. He seems to have a growing influence. He better be good, or it will seem more like we are a toy bought for him to play with. We certainly seem to have dismantled important roles and capabilities that were serving us well.


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[gaz1875]

Was this supposed to be funny?

Did you find it funny?

[darwenhibby]

No John Doolan or Stuart Baxter mentioned 🤔

[we are hibs]

It wont be David Gray or Steve Kean according to the Daily rag.

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[Iggy Pope]

I think our collapse this season is, in part, due to people becoming comfortable. Staff, players and fans. I cannot even remember a time in my lifetime where Hibs have had 2 good seasons back to back. This will be a defining time for Ron Gordon, he has to start building the football club he keeps talking about.

I’m with you on this. Within weeks of winning the cup, our people at the helm, structure, call them what you like, left us minus the much loved manager that brought it to us. Great season, unforgettable, still Championship.
The same group then brought us Lennon who proved to be much loved and gave us expected and well overdue promotion and a wondrous season. And then ****ed up so much that the structure replaced him with Heckingbottom, who was ridiculed roundly on his signings and performance. Free fall approaching we had Eddie May standing in again one day and the structure then gave us Jack Ross as Eddie went out his way to tell us he hates the thought of the job. Strange that.
Now we’ve got a different structure. I reckon we go season to season and always have done, certainly have done since the dreary, golden, yet absolutely turgid days of continuous hard standing like Alex Miller. And he never had two good seasons in him back to back either.

[MWHIBBIES]

I think our collapse this season is, in part, due to people becoming comfortable. Staff, players and fans. I cannot even remember a time in my lifetime where Hibs have had 2 good seasons back to back. This will be a defining time for Ron Gordon, he has to start building the football club he keeps talking about.

15/16, 16/17 and 17/18 were all good seasons.

[Stuart93]

15/16, 16/17 and 17/18 were all good seasons.

15/16 season league wise was absolutely horrendous.

Saved obviously by winning the cup

[madhatter]

15/16, 16/17 and 17/18 were all good seasons.

16/17 was a decent league season. 14 draws in Championship is not good. We got promoted but still spluttered along at times.

[Magpie]

16/17 was a decent league season. 14 draws in Championship is not good. We got promoted but still spluttered along at times.

We were hard to beat that season though (16/17) Only 3 league defeats, it was about just getting the job done. The next season was one of my favourites as a Hibs fan.

[MWHIBBIES]

16/17 was a decent league season. 14 draws in Championship is not good. We got promoted but still spluttered along at times.I enjoyed it, went to every league match. Promotion was never really in doubt. Great scottish cup run.


15/16 season league wise was absolutely horrendous.

Saved obviously by winning the cup

Horrendous is a massive exaggeration. It was bad when we lost 4 in a row, mainly due to injury. If we had won that 4 we win that league. It was exceptional in cups. Beat Hearts, rangers, St Johnstone, Inverness, Aberdeen and Dundee United twice. Great team to watch.

[badabing67]

How do you know there’s no plan?

Well if there is one, why has there been so little communication from the club, to keep the support informed. How many clubs sack a manager less than 2 weeks before a major cup final. Not only that the head of recruitment has also gone. This does all feel a bit knee jerk and reactionary even the media were caught a bit of guard. It doesn't feel like there is a plan to me. Though that doesn't mean there isn't one. There is a lack of communication

[SHODAN]

15/16 season league wise was absolutely horrendous.

Saved obviously by winning the cup

15/16 was one of my favourite ever seasons even before the cup final.

[Smartie]

15/16 was one of my favourite ever seasons even before the cup final.

It was such a rollercoaster I wondered if I could ever really be that into football again.

It was bonkers - devastation in places (losing a cup final, losing a playoff, many abject league performances) and there was the absolute ecstasy along the way as well - Hanlon's equaliser, some very tidy performances against The Rangers and then there was that finale...

Maybe that's why the current offering has felt dull to so many people - Because we have had some quite outrageously eventful seasons in recent memory and comfortable competence just doesn't cut it?

[Cat Stanton]

What reads like made up pish in the Herald suggesting James McPake (and also Kean):

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19776924.dundee-boss-james-mcpake-contender-hibs-manager-job/

[#2 Double Tap]

Its honestly mental we find ourselves in this position again, with no plan again. So frustrating. We've learned nothing from all the amazing structure put in place under Dempster after our relegation.

dempster was a donkey.

she got lucky with stubbs winning the cup that is all. The amazing structure she put in place seen a guy who had done very little get promoted (mathie) and was responsible for the hiring of hecky and ross. How much money have we had to spend to get rid of the staff she hired.

[loanheadhibby]

dempster was a donkey.

she got lucky with stubbs winning the cup that is all. The amazing structure she put in place seen a guy who had done very little get promoted (mathie) and was responsible for the hiring of hecky and ross. How much money have we had to spend to get rid of the staff she hired.

Possibly a bit harsh on Dempster. Undoubtedly made many mistakes but also brought a lot of positives to the club. The club got the message over brilliantly after cup win.

I don’t think she was as good overall as some will make out tho.

[Jones28]

dempster was a donkey.

she got lucky with stubbs winning the cup that is all. The amazing structure she put in place seen a guy who had done very little get promoted (mathie) and was responsible for the hiring of hecky and ross. How much money have we had to spend to get rid of the staff she hired.

That’s a laughable summary of somebody who took this club from the lowest point in my lifetime to what will probably be an unmatched day watching football.

[Callum_62]

Right. So what's the time frame everyone is antisipating

Ud thibk if if was Neil it would be early next week

If not then I imagine we are after Christmas,. Probably into new year

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[Allant1981]

Right. So what's the time frame everyone is antisipating

Ud thibk if if was Neil it would be early next week

If not then I imagine we are after Christmas,. Probably into new year

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Dont think it will be before the cup final, cant see them wanting to disrupt plans in place for the players, but i also didnt think they would sack JR just now so someone will probably be appointed on monday!

[Mikey_1875]

Right. So what's the time frame everyone is antisipating

Ud thibk if if was Neil it would be early next week

If not then I imagine we are after Christmas,. Probably into new year

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I’d want someone in (or at least in the stands) for the Dundee game and on the training ground for Wednesday morning.

If we are going into after Final/Winter break then i’d probably question the timing of sacking JR.

[Stonewall]

dempster was a donkey.

she got lucky with stubbs winning the cup that is all. The amazing structure she put in place seen a guy who had done very little get promoted (mathie) and was responsible for the hiring of hecky and ross. How much money have we had to spend to get rid of the staff she hired.

Absolute drivel.

[Brightside]

dempster was a donkey.

she got lucky with stubbs winning the cup that is all. The amazing structure she put in place seen a guy who had done very little get promoted (mathie) and was responsible for the hiring of hecky and ross. How much money have we had to spend to get rid of the staff she hired.

Pish.

[Greenworld]

I think an announcement will be as soon as tomorrow. I do not believe for one second that a plan was not in place before sacking Jack.
Keep your eyes peeled in the stands today.

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[bingo70]

I think an announcement will be as soon as tomorrow. I do not believe for one second that a plan was not in place before sacking Jack.
Keep your eyes peeled in the stands today.

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I agree to an extent, I don’t think they’ll be in the stand today though.

I think there’ll be work permit issues and depending on where they’re coming from potential quarantines, although i stand tk be corrected on that front as I don’t know if that’s even a thing any more. I’m just looking at how long it took for Celtics manager to begin once he was appointed.

[Eaststand]

dempster was a donkey.

she got lucky with stubbs winning the cup that is all. The amazing structure she put in place seen a guy who had done very little get promoted (mathie) and was responsible for the hiring of hecky and ross. How much money have we had to spend to get rid of the staff she hired.

Loady pish as a Hibby legend used to say 😉

GGTTH

[bigwheel]

I agree to an extent, I don’t think they’ll be in the stand today though.

I think there’ll be work permit issues and depending on where they’re coming from potential quarantines, although i stand tk be corrected on that front as I don’t know if that’s even a thing any more. I’m just looking at how long it took for Celtics manager to begin once he was appointed.

Why do you think there’s a plan ? Last week they were working with him on his list of January targets . They’ve just secured a number of his trusted players on longer deals. He seems to have been given the boot on instruction from RG, after the loss the other night . To me, it smacks completely of a snap decision from the owner after an embarrassing performance . No sign of a planned changed , hope I’m wrong of course, as that would be a real mess we have given ourselves .

[MWHIBBIES]

dempster was a donkey.

she got lucky with stubbs winning the cup that is all. The amazing structure she put in place seen a guy who had done very little get promoted (mathie) and was responsible for the hiring of hecky and ross. How much money have we had to spend to get rid of the staff she hired.

:faf:

Dempster worked wonders for Hibs. What a load of absolute nonsense. Nothing lucky about it. Took a relegated shambles of a club to being one of the best sides in Scotland, and winning the scottish cup in 2 years. Wonderful wonderful job.

Ross done a good job at Hibs overall. Infact, she got 3 out of 4 appointments right overall.

[J-C]

Pish.

Instead of just saying pish, say why it's pish.

[bingo70]

Why do you think there’s a plan ? Last week they were working with him on his list of January targets . They’ve just secured a number of his trusted players on longer deals. He seems to have been given the boot on instruction from RG, after the loss the other night . To me, it smacks completely of a snap decision from the owner after an embarrassing performance . No sign of a planned changed , hope I’m wrong of course, as that would be a real mess we have given ourselves .

I don’t think we would have sacked him without a plan. I’m also believing the reports that we were lining up Ross’s replacement for the last month and that’s lead to the dodgy relationship between Ross and Ron.

I think the communication has been poor but that’s because there was a game so soon after it happened. I suspect we’ll hear more in the next couple of days.

[Onion]

Why do you think there’s a plan ? Last week they were working with him on his list of January targets . They’ve just secured a number of his trusted players on longer deals. He seems to have been given the boot on instruction from RG, after the loss the other night . To me, it smacks completely of a snap decision from the owner after an embarrassing performance . No sign of a planned changed , hope I’m wrong of course, as that would be a real mess we have given ourselves .

Really hope you're wrong. If RG allowed this run to continue and then sacked him without having a pretty good Plan B in place, we're in more bother than I thought. It's one thing to have a failing manager, another entirely to have a failing Owner and Board. How RG goes about this appointment will tell us a lot about the future of Hibs.

[Callum_62]

Why do you think there’s a plan ? Last week they were working with him on his list of January targets . They’ve just secured a number of his trusted players on longer deals. He seems to have been given the boot on instruction from RG, after the loss the other night . To me, it smacks completely of a snap decision from the owner after an embarrassing performance . No sign of a planned changed , hope I’m wrong of course, as that would be a real mess we have given ourselves .Where is Ron based?

I'm not sure on time zones but I can't imagine he was up through the night keeping tabs on the tony macoroni arena, seen the 2nd half and demanded he be sacked



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[Cat Stanton]

Instead of just saying pish, say why it's pish.

Allow me. It's pish because it's inaccurate and ignores the facts of the situation. She inherited a club in shambles, and was instrumental in completely turning it around such that we were later promoted in a vastly better, more organised state, and with a vastly better playing staff too. Oh, and along the way we won a cup we hadn't won for 114 years.

But to be honest it's a lot easier, and quicker, just to say you were talking pish.

[Danderhall Hibs]

Where is Ron based?

I'm not sure on time zones but I can't imagine he was up through the night keeping tabs on the tony macoroni arena, seen the 2nd half and demanded he be sacked



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If it’s America he’d be watching in the afternoon?

[MWHIBBIES]

Allow me. It's pish because it's inaccurate and ignores the facts of the situation. She inherited a club in shambles, and was instrumental in completely turning it around such that we were later promoted in a vastly better, more organised state, and with a vastly better playing staff too. Oh, and along the way we won a cup we hadn't won for 114 years.

But to be honest it's a lot easier, and quicker, just to say what you said was pish.

Spot on.

[bigwheel]

Where is Ron based?

I'm not sure on time zones but I can't imagine he was up through the night keeping tabs on the tony macoroni arena, seen the 2nd half and demanded he be sacked



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Hi did …it’s been widely shared and reported. And you do realise the states is earlier than UK. It would have been afternoon where he was

[madhatter]

Where is Ron based?

I'm not sure on time zones but I can't imagine he was up through the night keeping tabs on the tony macoroni arena, seen the 2nd half and demanded he be sacked



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Absolutely no way an owner would let a CEO sack a manager without his clearance. If Ron Gordon has, well we've got very serious problems then.

[Since90+2]

Of course Ron Gordon knew and backed the sacking. I'd have thought that was obvious.

[Skol]

I agree to an extent, I don’t think they’ll be in the stand today though.

I think there’ll be work permit issues and depending on where they’re coming from potential quarantines, although i stand tk be corrected on that front as I don’t know if that’s even a thing any more. I’m just looking at how long it took for Celtics manager to begin once he was appointed.

This worries me with a cup final next weekend as in this case it sounds like we would have a manager that doesn’t know our players or Celtic for that matter. I would rather let David gray take the team to the final.

[Brightside]

Instead of just saying pish, say why it's pish.

No thanks.

[J-C]

Where is Ron based?

I'm not sure on time zones but I can't imagine he was up through the night keeping tabs on the tony macoroni arena, seen the 2nd half and demanded he be sacked



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I had heard he was back over here last week. Also heard there was a falling out between Ron and Ross, which may explain a few things.

[Callum_62]

Hi did …it’s been widely shared and reported. And you do realise the states is earlier than UK. It would have been afternoon where he wasHahha my boss is based in NJ too, no idea how I screwed that up so much [emoji23][emoji23]

Where has it been reported? He hibs tvd it and the rang the team bus to give him the big chat?

Man I wish we were on that all or nothing

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[The 90+2]

Where is Ron based?

I'm not sure on time zones but I can't imagine he was up through the night keeping tabs on the tony macoroni arena, seen the 2nd half and demanded he be sacked



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He's based in Miami. The announcement came out on Thursday 6am his time.

Sacked him before bed time and woke up and released the announcement. Sounds very plausible to me.

[Unseen work]

I’d be surprised if we had lined up Neil and had him pre planned for him to then commentate on our game and be openly critical about the side and some players.

Maybe he would, but you’d think he would turn it down if he knew he had a job lined up

[Callum_62]

I’d be surprised if we had lined up Neil and had him pre planned for him to then commentate on our game and be openly critical about the side and some players.

Maybe he would, but you’d think he would turn it down if he knew he had a job lined upAgree on this point

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[timewilltell]

I think an announcement will be as soon as tomorrow. I do not believe for one second that a plan was not in place before sacking Jack.
Keep your eyes peeled in the stands today.

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I think you've no idea when an announcement will be made.

[chrisski33]

I really really hope they don't go for McPake

[Greenworld]

I think you've no idea when an announcement will be made.Your name will do as a answer

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[Gordy M]

I think the interesting thing is who is making the decisions about the next manager. If its RG, Ben Kensell and/or RGs son, then i cant imagine they have a great handle on existing Scottish managers?eg mcPake, McInnes, Kennedy etc. I think its more likely somene outwith Scotland who they have previous knowledge of? Or do we have others involved in the appointment, from Scotland, who will be advising the board CEO / owner?

[WhileTheChief..]

John Robertson saying that Lennon is interested.

Make it happen Ron. Would love that.

[The 90+2]

John Robertson saying that Lennon is interested.

Make it happen Ron. Would love that.

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦*♀️🤦*♀️🤦*♀️🤦*♀️

[WhileTheChief..]

Discussing it on Sportsound now. Sounds positive.

Appreciate a few of you might not be too happy!!

[Hiber-nation]

Brad Bobley might be a candidate says Preston 😂

[sleeping giant]

Discussing it on Sportsound now. Sounds positive.

Appreciate a few of you might not be too happy!!

Just 10 mins ago they were saying Hibs were cruel for sacking JR before the final.

[Allant1981]

John Robertson saying that Lennon is interested.

Make it happen Ron. Would love that.

Treated some of the players like crap, by all accounts didnt get on with LD, had a wee tantrum every now and again and didnt turn up. No thanks

[Heisenberg]

John Robertson saying that Lennon is interested.

Make it happen Ron. Would love that.

Achieved less than Ross and took us on a worse run of results than we’re on now. No thanks. Soon as he had to replace Stubbs’ players he was ****ed.

[JohnMcM]

John Robertson saying that Lennon is interested.

Make it happen Ron. Would love that.

That bridge was probably burnt with his treatment of some players and when he appeared to lose interest while still in the job.

[A Hi-Bee]

John Robertson saying that Lennon is interested.

Make it happen Ron. Would love that.

Get him in Ron, be no players hiding and get some fight and passion back into our club even if just short term.
Bring back Lenny.

:thumbsup:

[Jones28]

Unless I’m missing some sort of joke; bring back Lennon? Are people forgetting the way and state he left us in when he ****ed off back to Celtic?

[Malthibby]

Unless I’m missing some sort of joke; bring back Lennon? Are people forgetting the way and state he left us in when he ****ed off back to Celtic?

What he said. We had some good times with Lennon but the wheels were coming off & it's pretty obvious in retrospect that Celtic had become his focus before he had even left E.R.

[Magpie]

I enjoyed Lennon’s tenure but he wouldn’t be the right man for the job after the way he left. It would split the fan base from day one and that’s not what we are needing right now.

[Inconsequential]

Pish. Pish because you don't agree with it? I for one never understood the great love in with Leanne Dempster. She was responsible for appointing Heckingbottom and Ross as previously mentioned. Then there's the Lennon debacle which was never explained to her paying customers. Nothing personal against the girl but I thought her record was just a bit meh. My opinion only and that is what it will remain.

[Dashing Bob S]

Loved Lennon, but a bit like Hughes. A great motivator who gets players believing that they are superstars for a period of time and playing out of their skin, but then gets stroppy with them and starts bullying them when they can't sustain that level of performance. They get alienated and start to down tools. Pattern well established with those guys, as brilliant and fun as they are.

I don't think we should be going back. Celtic did with Lennon and it was a mistake as it allowed the Huns to be resurgent.

[Callum_62]

Get him in Ron, be no players hiding and get some fight and passion back into our club even if just short term.
Bring back Lenny.

[emoji106]Didn't he go on a 14 game winless run before being sacked/resigned or whatever

Didn't see much passion or fight then

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[LeithMike]

I enjoyed Lennon’s tenure but he wouldn’t be the right man for the job after the way he left. It would split the fan base from day one and that’s not what we are needing right now.Agree with this. Really enjoyed Lennon's first two seasons - as much as any in following hibs for 40 years - but it all went wrong really quickly. The same happened at Celtic. He's good when winning but not so great when losing. Dont think he is the answer. McInnes still seems to be the obvious candidate for me. Nobody else has that record over a sustained period and it would be nice for the next manager to be here 4+ years.

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[Coco Bryce]

I don't care who gets it to be honest. As long they get results and play decent football.

[worcesterhibby]

Please, please, please NOT Lennon

[heretoday]

McPake for manager?

[Hibiza]

Donkey ? Charming .

[GloryGlory]

Any sign of any possible contenders in the stand at Paisley?

[Bridge hibs]

Any sign of any possible contenders in the stand at Paisley?Saw Nigel Clough at Edinburgh airport yesterday, he was going, not coming

[Skol]

I would be very frustrated if we re employ Lennon. Things were not worse than they are now when he left and he had totally chucked in the towel. Managed to also ruin at least one player.

Too much baggage and too much of a risk.

[Magpie]

Agree with this. Really enjoyed Lennon's first two seasons - as much as any in following hibs for 40 years - but it all went wrong really quickly. The same happened at Celtic. He's good when winning but not so great when losing. Dont think he is the answer. McInnes still seems to be the obvious candidate for me. Nobody else has that record over a sustained period and it would be nice for the next manager to be here 4+ years.

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McInnes will be one of the leading candidates I feel. His record of achieving top 3/4 finishes will appeal to Ron. I wouldn’t be against his appointment, I feel he would have people out to get him from day one though.

[WhileTheChief..]

Lennon’s record at the point he left in the January was W7, D8, L7.

Aberdeen put us out the league cup on penalties and Molde beat us in Europe.

The rest of the season went 7/4/5 gaining 2 points after the split.

Lennon’s time towards the end wasn’t really as mad as some are making out. In the December before he left we beat Celtic and drew with Rangers twice in the league. Big games!

We then lost to Hearts and Motherwell before he got binned.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018–19_Hibernian_F.C._season

[Since452]

Lennon’s record at the point he left in the January was W7, D8, L7.

Aberdeen put us out the league cup on penalties and Molde beat us in Europe.

The rest of the season went 7/4/5 gaining 2 points after the split.

Lennon’s time towards the end wasn’t really as mad as some are making out. In the December before he left we beat Celtic and drew with Rangers twice in the league. Big games!

We then lost to Hearts and Motherwell before he got binned.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018–19_Hibernian_F.C._season

2 wins in 14 is honking no matter what way you look at it.

[hhibs]

Pish because you don't agree with it? I for one never understood the great love in with Leanne Dempster. She was responsible for appointing Heckingbottom and Ross as previously mentioned. Then there's the Lennon debacle which was never explained to her paying customers. Nothing personal against the girl but I thought her record was just a bit meh. My opinion only and that is what it will remain.



Add to that her shocking ineptitude in commercial activities and her leadership therein and I totally agree.

[WhileTheChief..]

It was, but it still felt different back then to how it feels now, wouldn’t you agree?

i don’t remember chants of Lennon must go for example? ER wasn’t flat and the fans were still turning up in numbers. Nobody was drifting away from ER during his time, that’s for sure.

My recollection is that the feeling was the results were down to the players. There were a few voices on here saying for Lennon to go but they’d been saying that since he arrived!

I’d bring him in even as caretaker until the end of the season. Get a bit of interest back in the club.

[Bridge hibs]

It was, but it still felt different back then to how it feels now, wouldn’t you agree?

i don’t remember chants of Lennon must go for example? ER wasn’t flat and the fans were still turning up in numbers. Nobody was drifting away from ER during his time, that’s for sure.

My recollection is that the feeling was the results were down to the players. There were a few voices on here saying for Lennon to go but they’d been saying that since he arrived!

I’d bring him in even as caretaker until the end of the season. Get a bit of interest back in the club.Would certainly get interest from our party, none of us would renew our season tickets, Lennon can GTF

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

Achieved less than Ross and took us on a worse run of results than we’re on now. No thanks. Soon as he had to replace Stubbs’ players he was ****ed.

Get why many don't fancy him again but as a fan for over 55 years i cant remember a manager who was as passionate, hated losing and not scared to say what he feels. Not the same pre prepared drivel by many before and after him.
Have him tomorrow, hates the huns and the unwashed.

[Hibiza]

Get why many don't fancy him again but as a fan for over 55 years i cant remember a manager who was as passionate, hated losing and not scared to say what he feels. Not the same pre prepared drivel by many before and after him.
Have him tomorrow, hates the huns and the unwashed.nice one Sur ,

[JimBHibees]

Since we are through in the west Ben should be buying a couple of bottles of wine a tub of fake tan and banging on Derek McInnes door and getting him in for Monday. One thing his teams are is competitve physical and fit. Simple solution imo

[A Hi-Bee]

Get why many don't fancy him again but as a fan for over 55 years i cant remember a manager who was as passionate, hated losing and not scared to say what he feels. Not the same pre prepared drivel by many before and after him.
Have him tomorrow, hates the huns and the unwashed.

It could be an age thing, as I feel the same (Turnbull excepted) we really need someone in who gets us and knows what Hibs mean to the supporters, not some name from far off who may get us after a few months or years we need fixed pretty quickly, Lennon on a short term would get us motivated for sure, he also had a pretty good Jan window at one time eh!

[madhatter]

Since we are through in the west Ben should be buying a couple of bottles of wine a tub of fake tan and banging on Derek McInnes door and getting him in for Monday. One thing his teams are is competitve physical and fit. Simple solution imo

Hire Derek McInnes and clear out the whole squad? Or are we talking about a rigorous stretching and weight training regime to increase height and physique of our squad?

[The Modfather]

It was, but it still felt different back then to how it feels now, wouldn’t you agree?

i don’t remember chants of Lennon must go for example? ER wasn’t flat and the fans were still turning up in numbers. Nobody was drifting away from ER during his time, that’s for sure.

My recollection is that the feeling was the results were down to the players. There were a few voices on here saying for Lennon to go but they’d been saying that since he arrived!

I’d bring him in even as caretaker until the end of the season. Get a bit of interest back in the club.

I think you’re viewing Lennon towards the end with rose tinted specs tbh. He had a lot of good points and delivered a season I’ll long remember fondly despite ultimately only delivering 4th.

His recruitment was poor and I think Allan is the only one left from his many signings. Levein had his number at Tynecastle and Lennon seemed to let his ego guide him at Tynecastle and try, unsuccessfully, to beat Levein at his own agricultural game. There was the strop when we lost (or drew?) to Hearts meaning we couldn’t get 2nd. Then in his last season he stopped doing interviews when the going got tough. Singled out Kamberi, which in its own right might have been fair enough, but only if he was as forthcoming with his own shortcomings, which he wasn’t. “Selection bingo” was an often used phrase and culminated in whatever that was we saw at Rugby Park with 7 defenders starting.

As others have said, a good manager when things are going well. Badly found wanting at the first sign of adversity IMO. I’ve not seen anything from him that he’s deserving of the Hibs job now.

[Scottie]

Anyone there today see any potential suitors in the stands for the managers job ?

[Greencore]

Anyone there today see any potential suitors in the stands for the managers job ?

I saw Ian Gordon 😁😳

[A Hi-Bee]

Anyone there today see any potential suitors in the stands for the managers job ?

I believe Jim Goodwin and Jack Ross were seen over a pie and Bovril.

[Danderhall Hibs]

McInnes will be one of the leading candidates I feel. His record of achieving top 3/4 finishes will appeal to Ron. I wouldn’t be against his appointment, I feel he would have people out to get him from day one though.

Mainly the guys that aren’t fussed about winning games as long as the performance is good.

I think the Lennon stuff is all based around that Feb-May period when we played some great stuff but ultimately failed. In reality that few months was the blip in Lennon’s time here.

[Scottie]

I saw Ian Gordon ����


I believe Jim Goodwin and Jack Ross were seen over a pie and Bovril.
:faf: Ask a silly question I suppose. :greengrin

[heretoday]

Tony Mowbray is only 58.

Come back to ER!

[HappyAsHellas]

Lennon or McInnes? Jesus we must be in more trouble than I thought. We've complained about anti football Aberdeen for years and there's no way I'd be buying a season ticket for that drivel. As for Lennon - really? Guy crapped all over us before he left.

[Blaster]

Lennon or McInnes? Jesus we must be in more trouble than I thought. We've complained about anti football Aberdeen for years and there's no way I'd be buying a season ticket for that drivel. As for Lennon - really? Guy crapped all over us before he left.

Mcinnes played anti football against us because it worked for the most part. Agree re Lennon but I’d take mcinnes in a heartbeat

[hibeejeebies]

Where's the Lennon chat coming from?

[cloudy]

Anyone there today see any potential suitors in the stands for the managers job ?
It’s my understanding that it’s the American guy that’s getting the job ( I just don’t know his name)

[Danderhall Hibs]

Where's the Lennon chat coming from?

It was initially twitter now it’s his pals in the media.

[Greencore]

It’s my understanding that it’s the American guy that’s getting the job ( I just don’t know his name)
Do you mean
The Swiss guy based in America?

[Coco Bryce]

Do you mean
The Swiss guy based in America?

Ronnie D is Norwegian? ☺️

[HFC93]

It’s my understanding that it’s the American guy that’s getting the job ( I just don’t know his name)

That narrows it down.

[Helensburghhibs]

They mentioned bob Bradley on the radio

[JimBHibees]

Lennon or McInnes? Jesus we must be in more trouble than I thought. We've complained about anti football Aberdeen for years and there's no way I'd be buying a season ticket for that drivel. As for Lennon - really? Guy crapped all over us before he left.

We complained about anti football Aberdeen because they always beat us. We would improve immediately under him imo.

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

Morons with short memories.

So everyone who does not agree is a moron.
Your obviously up for the job

[JimBHibees]

That narrows it down.

Yep only 350m of them. :greengrin

[Jones28]

We complained about anti football Aberdeen because they always beat us. We would improve immediately under him imo.

And within 6 months we would be complaining about the style of football being dreadful.

Anyone who wanted Jack Ross out for style of football and boredom needs to have a long think about whether they want Mcinnes Aberdeen style football at ER week in week out.

[Greencore]

The only American who has been linked by hibs. Net is Ian Gordon 😂 based in America the Swiss guy and ronny deila.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Tony Mowbray is only 58.

Come back to ER!


when his side is sitting 4th in the championship...ok

[WhileTheChief..]

Morons with short memories.

Charming :confused:

Just chatting here. Absolutely no need for that just because you disagree.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Neil Lennon 😯🤔 he would certainly kick ass with this shower for sure 😏

[Magpie]

when his side is sitting 4th in the championship...ok

Good win for them at Bournemouth today. He’s got John Park and Mark Venus there with him too. Speaking of Venus, wasn’t he a leading candidate last time round?

[A Hi-Bee]

Morons with short memories.

FFS, a must be a ****in moron as I forgot what I had for breakfast. Hibs need someone in, even short term to sort the sheite out and get climbing back up the way.
Who in your infinite wisdom would you pick/have as our manager.
:cb

[cabbageandribs1875]

Good win for them at Bournemouth today. He’s got John Park and Mark Venus there with him too. Speaking of Venus, wasn’t he a leading candidate last time round?


i think for job security alone he's better staying with Tony Mowbray, some managers/coaches just work better together

[JimBHibees]

Hire Derek McInnes and clear out the whole squad? Or are we talking about a rigorous stretching and weight training regime to increase height and physique of our squad?

Hire him and get the current players fitter more competitive and more organised.

[hibeejeebies]

It was initially twitter now it’s his pals in the media.

Cheers DH

[JimBHibees]

Unless I’m missing some sort of joke; bring back Lennon? Are people forgetting the way and state he left us in when he ****ed off back to Celtic?

Yep a shambles at the end and was working his ticket to go back to his beloved. Let's not forget how utterly appalling he was last season. Would be a terrible appointment

[Jo McBride]

Benny Mcarthy.
Heard his name today, not sure if he’s been mentioned before, don’t shoot the messenger.

[A Hi-Bee]

The same ****er who downed tools at hibs to work his way back into the celtc post, showed utter disregard for hibs as we were merely a stepping stone for him. Aye short memories right enough, he can GTF, if your talking about getting bums back on seats then appointing Lennon wont achieve that

Hey, who asked you for a smart arse reply? the answer was directed at the other moron.

[A Hi-Bee]

Benny Mcarthy.
Heard his name today, not sure if he’s been mentioned before, don’t shoot the messenger.

Ah heard Benny Brazil.

[Jones28]

Charming :confused:

Just chatting here. Absolutely no need for that just because you disagree.

I can’t fathom as to why someone who treated our club with such disdain towards the end of his time with us is being mooted as a potential candidate for us to beg to come and save our season. I feel very strongly about that, I genuinely couldn’t warm to Lennon through your his time with us.

I’m sorry if that post offended you, the language was strong but my strength of feeling on this is very strong. I will delete the post.

[madhatter]

Benny Mcarthy.
Heard his name today, not sure if he’s been mentioned before, don’t shoot the messenger.

Jeez. People are just finding any connection to Hibs now. He spent some time around the club doing his badges while Stubbs was here so must be candidate...

Not meant towards you just the rumours around this vacancy are ridiculously boring.

[Jones28]

FFS, a must be a ****in moron as I forgot what I had for breakfast. Hibs need someone in, even short term to sort the sheite out and get climbing back up the way.
Who in your infinite wisdom would you pick/have as our manager.
:cb

Not ****ing Neil Lennon? I reiterate: do people forget how mush **** we were in when he left us? And the way he conducted himself? Skipping press conferences etc? It was embarrassing.

[JimBHibees]

And within 6 months we would be complaining about the style of football being dreadful.

Anyone who wanted Jack Ross out for style of football and boredom needs to have a long think about whether they want Mcinnes Aberdeen style football at ER week in week out.

Don't think it was that bad. His early teams were good and he had to reinvent his teams regularly after they were sold from under him. Watch the Scottish cup final they lost to Rodgers Celtic brilliant game as they went toe to toe with them. Team full of pace agression and quality. Get him in tomorrow if we haven't got anyone lined up.

[A Hi-Bee]

Not ****ing Neil Lennon? I reiterate: do people forget how mush **** we were in when he left us? And the way he conducted himself? Skipping press conferences etc? It was embarrassing.

So, ****in who then oh wise one, who would you have as our new manager.

[scoopyboy]

Not ****ing Neil Lennon? I reiterate: do people forget how mush **** we were in when he left us? And the way he conducted himself? Skipping press conferences etc? It was embarrassing.

Lennon worked his ticket at Hibs, his last couple of months he was a disgrace.

Picking five centre halves at Killie, spending the second half at Fir Park leaning against the dug out barely watching the game.

Every club he has left has been under a cloud.

Resounding no from me.

[A Hi-Bee]

Not in the know, by any means but I heard some guy with an Italian sounding name mentioned, but for the life o me I cannie remember his name.
Don't shoot the messenger.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Not in the know, by any means but I heard some guy with an Italian sounding name mentioned, but for the life o me I cannie remember his name.
Don't shoot the messenger.


Mancini ?
Ancelotti ?

[bigwheel]

Mancini ?
Ancelotti ?

Birra Morreti ?

[Bridge hibs]

Hey, who asked you for a smart arse reply? the answer was directed at the other moron.Smart arsed reply ? Nothing smart arsed about my reply, you posted on a thread that Im entitled to teply to so if you dont like it then tough **** !! Lennon **** on us and worked his ticket, I dont think hibs or many supporters would welcome him back with open arms, he is a has been

[JimBHibees]

So, ****in who then oh wise one, who would you have as our new manager.

Not him

[bingo70]

Not in the know, by any means but I heard some guy with an Italian sounding name mentioned, but for the life o me I cannie remember his name.
Don't shoot the messenger.

So we’re after an American with an Italian sounding name?

This is like Christmas come early for me.

[Bridge hibs]

Not in the know, by any means but I heard some guy with an Italian sounding name mentioned, but for the life o me I cannie remember his name.
Don't shoot the messenger.Neil Lemoncello ?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Birra Morreti ?


never heard of him,and not quoted on google search for italian coaches :cb

[brianmc]

Not in the know, by any means but I heard some guy with an Italian sounding name mentioned, but for the life o me I cannie remember his name.
Don't shoot the messenger.

Best ITK post ever!!🤣

[scoopyboy]

My choice would be Alex Neil, he's an obvious choice to me.

If he didn't fancy it I think I would settle for Derek McInnes,

Don't particularly want him but I'm very wary we end up employing a random who is doomed to failure from the word go.

I think we would be safe with McInnes and he would at least steady the ship.

[The Modfather]

Not in the know, by any means but I heard some guy with an Italian sounding name mentioned, but for the life o me I cannie remember his name.
Don't shoot the messenger.

The return of Joe Tortolano?

[Coco Bryce]

Not in the know, by any means but I heard some guy with an Italian sounding name mentioned, but for the life o me I cannie remember his name.
Don't shoot the messenger.

Joe Tortolano?

[Unseen work]

Liam manning is an intersting one

[WhileTheChief..]

I can’t fathom as to why someone who treated our club with such disdain towards the end of his time with us is being mooted as a potential candidate for us to beg to come and save our season. I feel very strongly about that, I genuinely couldn’t warm to Lennon through your his time with us.

I’m sorry if that post offended you, the language was strong but my strength of feeling on this is very strong. I will delete the post.

I get that folk disliked Lennon, no issue with that, just thought calling some of us morons was ott. Cheers.

[WhileTheChief..]

So we’re after an American with an Italian sounding name?

This is like Christmas come early for me.

:top marksproper made me laugh this.

Your posts have been brilliant recently. Always make me smile :aok:

[Jones28]

So, ****in who then oh wise one, who would you have as our new manager.

There’s a list of potential candidates as long as your arm; I would rather have Alex Neil than McInnes. Lennon is so far off my radar, I can’t believe he was quoted at 8/1. I would rather have McPake, Goodwin or Davidson over Lennon. I don’t want any of those three and Neil is the only palatable candidate I think we have a shot at getting.

[S4uzee]

My choice would be Alex Neil, he's an obvious choice to me.

If he didn't fancy it I think I would settle for Derek McInnes,

Don't particularly want him but I'm very wary we end up employing a random who is doomed to failure from the word go.

I think we would be safe with McInnes and he would at least steady the ship.

My thoughts too. People criticise McInnes for the way he set up against us but surely that’s good management as he more often than not was on the end of a good result against us

[jeffers]

So we’re after an American with an Italian sounding name?

This is like Christmas come early for me.

That did make me laugh Bingo.

[bingo70]

:top marksproper made me laugh this.

Your posts have been brilliant recently. Always make me smile :aok:

Cheers, try telling my wife that. Think she’s getting annoyed at getting woken up during the night with new potential candidates I’ve found.

[Broken Gnome]

I could just about see an argument for Lennon, though a total long shot to the point he's barely worth discussing, if we had a squad with a bit of drive and style. He'd be more suited to a squad that had a variety of attacking talent to it.

I can't think he'd get much out of this lot.

[aljo7-0]

Not in the know, by any means but I heard some guy with an Italian sounding name mentioned, but for the life o me I cannie remember his name.
Don't shoot the messenger.

Raphael Wicky?

[PolmontHibby]

Given the number of bookies accounts I have should not be an issue.......however has anyone seen an online bookie with next manager odds?
Struggling to find one.