Managerial Sack Race

[VoltaireHibs]

Darren Moore sacked at Huddersfield, bet they regret getting rid of Warnock

Colin will be packing his jammies into his overnight bag as I type.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Hecky won't be at the wheel for at least the next six months











after picking up a driving ban Paul Heckingbottom: Former Sheffield United boss banned for speeding - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-68129423) tut tut

[JimBHibees]

Colin will be packing his jammies into his overnight bag as I type.

Whose Colin?

[flash]

Whose Colin?

Warnock. An anagram of his name is Colin W...... Will let you work it out Jim as it won't pass the swear filter.

[Carheenlea]

Doing 57 in a 50 zone - classic British no-nonsense coppering.

[Billy Whizz]

Hecky at the wheel was a great song

[GloryGlory]

Robson's jaiket on a shoogly peg at Aberdeen!

https://twitter.com/scotsunsport/status/1752648167726698681

[PatHead]

Robson's jaiket on a shoogly peg at Aberdeen!

https://twitter.com/scotsunsport/status/1752648167726698681

Aberdeen fan telling me he has gone. Wonder who they will get in?

[Joe6-2]

Robson gone

[VoltaireHibs]

Robson gone

Least surprising news of the week. 😁

Hopefully they pick a turkey.

[Donegal Hibby]

Aberdeen fan telling me he has gone. Wonder who they will get in?

Got a feeling they might go for Robinson though hoping NL so I don't have to hear about him coming back for awhile:greengrin

[Lago]

[QUOTE=Donegal Hibby;7567381]Got a feeling they might go for Robinson though hoping NL so I don't have to hear about him coming back for awhile.
:greengrin

[theonlywayisup]

Aberdeen fan telling me he has gone. Wonder who they will get in?

Wonder if they'd want McInnes back?

[SHODAN]

Gutted, Aberdeen have a serious shout at 4th now.

[jeffers]

Gutted, Aberdeen have a serious shout at 4th now.

I guess Cormack may get it right eventually, but his appointments have been absolutely honking. Fingers crossed he gets it wrong again.

[badabing67]

Got a feeling they might go for Robinson though hoping NL so I don't have to hear about him coming back for awhile:greengrin

I hope Lennon doesn't go there

[SHODAN]

I hope Lennon doesn't go there

I do and hope he fails miserably, then we'll never hear from the mini Celtic lot again.

[EGL2000]

Wonder who they will go for. The most obvious choice of you looked up the table would be mcinnes.... Funny that.

[Trinity Hibee]

I can see them contacting NL. Think he would take the job too unless he’s already been earmarked for RoI

[hibee-boys]

Doing 57 in a 50 zone - classic British no-nonsense coppering.

Thought a ban doing 57 in a 50 was a bit extreme but looks like not the first time Hecky has been caught driving fast at the wheel!

[badabing67]

I do and hope he fails miserably, then we'll never hear from the mini Celtic lot again.

I think he would do a good job there. Be careful what you hope for cause it can come back and bite you. Personally I hope he gets the ROI job and he is out the way. I hope they get McInnes back. So we can forget about him as well

[JimBHibees]

Warnock. An anagram of his name is Colin W...... Will let you work it out Jim as it won't pass the swear filter.

:greengrin

[ekhibee]

I still can't really work out why Robson hasn't been sacked yet, he must be ****ging the bosses daughter or something.

[Springbank]

Wonder if they'd want McInnes back?

One of the Dons fans on AFC Chat was fast out the blocks to say no to Lennon or H.U.N. DMC (as he/she called McInnes)

The only name that seems to unite their support is Alex Neil

[AllyRae]

i still can't really work out why robson hasn't been sacked yet, he must be ****ging the bosses daughter or something.

erm......

[HoboHarry]

I still can't really work out why Robson hasn't been sacked yet, he must be ****ging the bosses daughter or something.
Seems both tasks finished prematurely.

[Trinity Hibee]

erm......

😂😂

[Since452]

I said towards the end of last season that Robson would be gone by Christmas. Surprised it's taken them this long. Their run was more about Goodwin leaving than Robson taking over. I thought we absolutely battered them up there when Nisbet missed the penalty.

On the flip side to that i fancied Naismith to be emptied early as well and for us to push on under LJ while we all sat back and chuckled at them so i'm not exactly a clever clogs

[xyz23jc]

One of the Dons fans on AFC Chat was fast out the blocks to say no to Lennon or H.U.N. DMC (as he/she called McInnes)

The only name that seems to unite their support is Alex Neil

Another *** for the **** o' thi North! Lol. :duck::greengrin

[ekhibee]

Apologies, I didn't know Robson had just been sacked.

[Unseen work]

Aberdeen only 2 points behind us with a game in hand. They’ve got a good squad and any semi decent manager will make them a decent side.

If they do win the game in hand it puts us 8th.

We really need to step up and starting winning games. 6 wins out of 22 is laughable.

[Unseen work]

Neil Warnock being touted for the Aberdeen job.

Could see him doing well in a 6 month stint until the end of the season

[Stevie Reid]

One of the Dons fans on AFC Chat was fast out the blocks to say no to Lennon or H.U.N. DMC (as he/she called McInnes)

The only name that seems to unite their support is Alex Neil

Pretty strange nickname for a manager who turn down the Rangers job to stay at Aberdeen.

[GRA]

So the top 5 Scottish clubs have changed their manager over the last year (4 punted and big Ange poached).

[Since452]

McInnes favourite

[Springbank]

Pretty strange nickname for a manager who turn down the Rangers job to stay at Aberdeen.

Yeah he doesn't seem to have left too many fond memories in the North East judging by their fan sites

You'd think he'd be remembered the way some of us might look back on Tony Mowbray or Stubbs or (for many of us) Lennon

He's remembered as more of an Alex Miller figure by the looks of it - dour, pragmatic, unexciting, loved too much by the Weegie press

[Stevie Reid]

Yeah he doesn't seem to have left too many fond memories in the North East judging by their fan sites

You'd think he'd be remembered the way some of us might look back on Tony Mowbray or Stubbs or (for many of us) Lennon

He's remembered as more of an Alex Miller figure by the looks of it - dour, pragmatic, unexciting, loved too much by the Weegie press

Yeah I do find that very strange that it appears to be the case for at least some of their fans.

Probably the biggest parallel with Miller is that he was just there too long. Think some of their fans wanted change for the sake of change at the end of his tenure.

[JimBHibees]

Yeah I do find that very strange that it appears to be the case for at least some of their fans.

Probably the biggest parallel with Miller is that he was just there too long. Think some of their fans wanted change for the sake of change at the end of his tenure.

Hasn't exactly worked out well for rhem

[jacomo]

Yeah he doesn't seem to have left too many fond memories in the North East judging by their fan sites

You'd think he'd be remembered the way some of us might look back on Tony Mowbray or Stubbs or (for many of us) Lennon

He's remembered as more of an Alex Miller figure by the looks of it - dour, pragmatic, unexciting, loved too much by the Weegie press


He was there 7 or 8 seasons and I just think club and manager got bored of each other.

[Stevie Reid]

Hasn't exactly worked out well for rhem

Totally agree Jim!

[04Sauzee]

Lennon 4/6 for the Aberdeen job. Rumours amongst Aberdeen fans is that he's in Aberdeen today.

[hibees 7062]

Lennon 4/6 for the Aberdeen job. Rumours amongst Aberdeen fans is that he's in Aberdeen today.

He was lined up for the job before Robson got it

[superfurryhibby]

Lennon 4/6 for the Aberdeen job. Rumours amongst Aberdeen fans is that he's in Aberdeen today.

Let's hope he gets appointed.

[VoltaireHibs]

Let's hope he gets appointed.

Not sure how I feel about that. I think he'd give them a short term boost, which is not what we need.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Let's hope he gets appointed.

Think it’s a roll of the dice with Lennon really. He could come in and cement them in the bottom 6. They’ve got a decent squad though and I wouldn’t be surprised if short term he improved them.

[Since452]

Not sure how I feel about that. I think he'd give them a short term boost, which is not what we need.

My thoughts too. He'd boot a few backsides and create a bit of a siege mentality. I think he'd be a great appointment for them until the end of the season until it all goes spectacularly wrong next season.

[VoltaireHibs]

My thoughts too. He'd boot a few backsides and create a bit of a siege mentality. I think he'd be a great appointment for them until the end of the season until it all goes spectacularly wrong next season.

Yeah, I also retain a wee bit of affection for any manager that gave us some good times, and he did that for a brief period. I would quite enjoy the interviews though, in the same way I hope LJ reappears in the SPL at some point. They add to the 'gaiety' of the game.

[superfurryhibby]

Not sure how I feel about that. I think he'd give them a short term boost, which is not what we need.

Maybe, but if it were to be Lennon or McInnes, I think McInnes improves them. Much as I enjoyed the last part of Lennon's good season at Hibs, he's not done much in recent years.

[Paul1642]

I can’t help but feel McInnes will fancy his chances at the Scotland job once Steve Clarke decides he’s had enough which could even be as early as the end of Euro 2024 (obviously I really hope not).

If this was the case seeing out the season the way he started it with Kilmarnock might seal the deal whereas a failed return to Aberdeen m could quash his chances.

[Carheenlea]

Got a lot of time for Lennon, so for that reason I’ve no desire to see him back in the dug out in Scotland anywhere else.

[WhileTheChief..]

Got a lot of time for Lennon, so for that reason I’ve no desire to see him back in the dug out in Scotland anywhere else.

Yup. I think he'd do well there.

Or with us, if he was ever to return :duck:

[Eyrie]

Not sure how I feel about that. I think he'd give them a short term boost, which is not what we need.

Agreed.

[VoltaireHibs]

Maybe, but if it were to be Lennon or McInnes, I think McInnes improves them. Much as I enjoyed the last part of Lennon's good season at Hibs, he's not done much in recent years.

McInnes is a process manager. He knows how to set a team up and, given time, he'll always be effective. Lennon is a charisma manager. Big initial boost then it wears off.

McInnes would be less of a worry for me short term.

[Iain G]

Let's hope he gets appointed.

Another Lemmy disaster waiting to happen, can't see that working out well for anyone if they appoint him.

[Trinity Hibee]

McInnes is a process manager. He knows how to set a team up and, given time, he'll always be effective. Lennon is a charisma manager. Big initial boost then it wears off.

McInnes would be less of a worry for me short term.

I think that’s a very good description of mcinnes. It may sound bland or boring but it’s not a criticism for me. What it shows is he’s able to read the circumstances and come up with solutions to win games.

[Eyrie]

Another Lemmy disaster waiting to happen, can't see that working out well for anyone if they appoint him.

I hope you mean Lennon and aren't being disrespectful to the late Mr Kilmister.

[Billy Whizz]

Aberdeen looking to appt an interim manager until the end of the season

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

At this stage of a season NL would be a disaster for the sheep imo. Hope they appoint him

[Billy Whizz]

Dick Campbell appointed East Fife manager

https://eastfifefc.info/latest-news/1586-dick-campbell-appointed-manager

[Hiber-nation]

I'd be amazed if Derek Adams is still in a job this time tomorrow.

[Hibeesdaft16]

I'd be amazed if Derek Adams is still in a job this time tomorrow.

We have won one more league game than them since he's been appointed.

[Callum_62]

I'd be amazed if Derek Adams is still in a job this time tomorrow.https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68224265

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[NORTHERNHIBBY]

You would expect Adams to get emptied very soon. No way the players are still on side with him.

[Hibeesforever]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68224265

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Not saying he is the man to sort it out...I hope Ross County stay down there to help our situation....

[GloryGlory]

I'd be amazed if Derek Adams is still in a job this time tomorrow.

I reckon he's already looking for another job in England and will jump before he's pushed, blaming the whole of Scottish football for his personal failings.

[GloryGlory]

You would expect Adams to get emptied very soon. No way the players are still on side with him.

Adams's very public criticism of the players right at the start of his appointment probably ensured they wouldn't put too much effort in for him.

[Steven79]

Adams's very public criticism of the players right at the start of his appointment probably ensured they wouldn't put too much effort in for him.He's always been a nob.

I'm enjoying this meltdown front him.

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[Hiber-nation]

We have won one more league game than them since he's been appointed.

And what has that got to do with my point?

Another one.

[Donegal Hibby]

Not saying he is the man to sort it out...I hope Ross County stay down there to help our situation....

I still think we'll finish double figures points wise ahead of County . 👍

[Since452]

Adams's very public criticism of the players right at the start of his appointment probably ensured they wouldn't put too much effort in for him.

He out-Butchered Terry Butcher with that outburst. Genuinely couldn't believe it.

[overdrive]

He out-Butchered Terry Butcher with that outburst. Genuinely couldn't believe it.

I might be wrong but I don't think Butcher did it as publicly as Adams did. I don't think it was ever a "the whole squad is really poor, every player needs replaced, in fact every player in the league is mince" type thing to the media with Butcher. More of a "there will be players getting moved on" type thing and individuals told privately and/or dropped.

Adams is just a very strange individual. The fact Hibs paired him with another strange individual in Calderwood will never cease to bewilder me. I think one of Butcher's problems was his over reliance on another strange guy in Malpas. He just came across as one of these folk that revels in being a dick to people. Adams does too.

For all Butcher (quite rightly) gets stick for our implosion that season and eventual relegation, I don't dislike him as much as Calderwood. With Butcher, I always got the impression he wanted to be here. He knew the sort of position Hibs should be in and wanted to be a success. It was just that he was crap and went about things the wrong way. Calderwood was just disrespectful towards us from day 1. Clearly didn't want to be here in the first place and was constantly working his ticket out of the club.

[Since452]

I might be wrong but I don't think Butcher did it as publicly as Adams did. I don't think it was ever a "the whole squad is really poor, every player needs replaced, in fact every player in the league is mince" type thing to the media with Butcher. More of a "there will be players getting moved on" type thing and individuals told privately and/or dropped.

Adams is just a very strange individual. The fact Hibs paired him with another strange individual in Calderwood will never cease to bewilder me. I think one of Butcher's problems was his over reliance on another strange guy in Malpas. He just came across as one of these folk that revels in being a dick to people. Adams does too.

For all Butcher (quite rightly) gets stick for our implosion that season and eventual relegation, I don't dislike him as much as Calderwood. With Butcher, I always got the impression he wanted to be here. He knew the sort of position Hibs should be in and wanted to be a success. It was just that he was crap and went about things the wrong way. Calderwood was just disrespectful towards us from day 1. Clearly didn't want to be here in the first place and was constantly working his ticket out of the club.

Yeah it was a strange one with Butcher. I didn't personally dislike him. Like many others, i was keen for us to appoint him when he was at ICT! Enjoyed listening to his views on the game and philosophy etc. It was just a complete disaster apart from a decent derby win. Didn't like Calderwood from the start even though his record was better.

[Hibernia&Alba]

Yeah it was a strange one with Butcher. I didn't personally dislike him. Like many others, i was keen for us to appoint him when he was at ICT! Enjoyed listening to his views on the game and philosophy etc. It was just a complete disaster apart from a decent derby win. Didn't like Calderwood from the start even though his record was better.

I also thought Butcher was a good appointment at the time. I thought he would motivate the players and toughen us up as a team. It’s possibly the most wrong I’ve ever been about anything, and I will never forgive him for relegating a team that was safe when he arrived. Tory ****.

[HoboHarry]

I might be wrong but I don't think Butcher did it as publicly as Adams did. I don't think it was ever a "the whole squad is really poor, every player needs replaced, in fact every player in the league is mince" type thing to the media with Butcher. More of a "there will be players getting moved on" type thing and individuals told privately and/or dropped.

Adams is just a very strange individual. The fact Hibs paired him with another strange individual in Calderwood will never cease to bewilder me. I think one of Butcher's problems was his over reliance on another strange guy in Malpas. He just came across as one of these folk that revels in being a dick to people. Adams does too.

For all Butcher (quite rightly) gets stick for our implosion that season and eventual relegation, I don't dislike him as much as Calderwood. With Butcher, I always got the impression he wanted to be here. He knew the sort of position Hibs should be in and wanted to be a success. It was just that he was crap and went about things the wrong way. Calderwood was just disrespectful towards us from day 1. Clearly didn't want to be here in the first place and was constantly working his ticket out of the club.
Not sure Hibs paired them together? From what I recall, Calderwood asked to have Adams on board because of his knowledge of Scottish football. Not for the first time though I could be completely wrong.

[VoltaireHibs]

I might be wrong but I don't think Butcher did it as publicly as Adams did. I don't think it was ever a "the whole squad is really poor, every player needs replaced, in fact every player in the league is mince" type thing to the media with Butcher. More of a "there will be players getting moved on" type thing and individuals told privately and/or dropped.

Adams is just a very strange individual. The fact Hibs paired him with another strange individual in Calderwood will never cease to bewilder me. I think one of Butcher's problems was his over reliance on another strange guy in Malpas. He just came across as one of these folk that revels in being a dick to people. Adams does too.

For all Butcher (quite rightly) gets stick for our implosion that season and eventual relegation, I don't dislike him as much as Calderwood. With Butcher, I always got the impression he wanted to be here. He knew the sort of position Hibs should be in and wanted to be a success. It was just that he was crap and went about things the wrong way. Calderwood was just disrespectful towards us from day 1. Clearly didn't want to be here in the first place and was constantly working his ticket out of the club.


I know from folk who've worked with Malpas that he was the dinosaurs dinosaur. Butcher was the good cop!

Malpas wasn't really bad cop, more of an unhinged, very sweary sergeant major type. Straight out the Wee Jim Motivational book of Coaching. Don't think he can get a gig anymore. His own managerial career was horrific. Great players rarely make great coaches.

[Unseen work]

Derek Adam’s resigned

[Jones28]

Adam’s leaves county

[J-C]

Adam’s leaves county

How many games was that, 5?

[Callum_62]

Adams resigns

Must be to join a better footballing team in the national league

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[Jones28]

How many games was that, 5?

12. 1 win.

[ancient hibee]

Derek Adam’s resigned
A very strange guy.

[Trinity Hibee]

Absolute weirdo. No respect for RC or professionalism in any of his interviews.

[Carheenlea]

Don’t get many resignations nowadays. I think he deserves some credit for that rather than hang around for the inevitable sacking and the severance package.

[Donegal Hibby]

Wonder who Ross county will go for now ?

[eastmainsmsh]

A very strange guy.

Lol back to Morecombe ?

[eastmainsmsh]

Wonder who Ross county will go for now ?

Barry Robson ?

[Jones28]

Barry Robson ?

Good shout.

Maybe Dougie Imrie from Morton?

[Moulin Yarns]

You would expect Adams to get emptied very soon. No way the players are still on side with him.

He walked tonight.

[Donegal Hibby]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/football/68224265

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Barry Robson ?

Good shout , Robbie Neilson ?

[Hibeesdaft16]

And what has that got to do with my point?

Another one.

Calm yourself down to a panic.

[04Sauzee]

JDT very close to leaving Blackburn

[VoltaireHibs]

Good shout , Robbie Neilson ?

He's a bit of a weird one, off to Tampa Bay Rowdies of whatever they're called. Strange career move, unless it's a pure lifestyle thing. Not sure he sees himself as a Ross County manager mind.

[Hibeesdaft16]

JDT very close to leaving Blackburn

Bonkers club. Let their best player go for free in the summer, sold their best prospect on the final day of the Jan window and pressed save instead of submit when trying to register a striker on loan for the rest of the season. JDT hasn't been backed at all and the fans are furious he's going as they were when Mowbray left. Chat is they are replacing him with none other than Robbie Fowler.

[darwenhibby]

Bonkers club. Let their best player go for free in the summer, sold their best prospect on the final day of the Jan window and pressed save instead of submit when trying to register a striker on loan for the rest of the season. JDT hasn't been backed at all and the fans are furious he's going as they were when Mowbray left. Chat is they are replacing him with none other than Robbie Fowler.

John Eustace is the rumour around here
As you say a basket case of a club with the Venky’s assets frozen

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

John Eustace is the rumour around here
As you say a basket case of a club with the Venky’s assets frozen

Jeez are Venky's still in charge at Blackburn? I mind them being a basket case under them in the prem and that feels like a lifetime ago

[jacomo]

John Eustace is the rumour around here
As you say a basket case of a club with the Venky’s assets frozen


:agree:

[Hibernia&Alba]

John Eustace is the rumour around here
As you say a basket case of a club with the Venky’s assets frozen

it’s a damn shame that irresponsible owners can do so much damage to a great old club. Look at poor Reading, too: scandalous.

[VoltaireHibs]

it’s a damn shame that irresponsible owners can do so much damage to a great old club. Look at poor Reading, too: scandalous.

There really has to be a higher bar for club ownership at every level. No fans deserve to lose their club because some idiot with a few quid wants to play FM with it. There has to be more safeguards at the purchase stage, deposits or whatever, an agreement that if certain criteria aren't met then the clubs owner forfeits the ownership. Too many owners in England chasing pie in the sky dreams and trashing clubs that really deserve better.

[darwenhibby]

it’s a damn shame that irresponsible owners can do so much damage to a great old club. Look at poor Reading, too: scandalous.

I’m not a Blackburn fan in the slightest but obviously have a few mates who follow them everywhere and it’s them that you feel sorry for despite that they are all still in 1995
I blame the greedy Walker family
Jack left something like £200m for the benefit of the club
The siblings fought to get this out the trust and sold the club to the Venkys
The walkers should have sold the club earlier when it was a better product to sell
I don’t think the Venkys knew what they were purchasing and were also mis sold

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Looking like Roy Hodgson will be sacked today. Not sure about contract complexities, but surely there has to be a way for him to step down with dignity, given what he has done for them.

[04Sauzee]

Looking like Roy Hodgson will be sacked today. Not sure about contract complexities, but surely there has to be a way for him to step down with dignity, given what he has done for them.

Cancelled today's press conference as Hodgson has taken ill whilst taking training this morning.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

Cancelled today's press conference as Hodgson has taken ill whilst taking training this morning.

Seismic fixture at Goodieson this weekend. Most feel if they lost then they will surely be sucked into a relegation quagmire. Poor guy must be feeling the strain big time.

[greenlex]

Beale bulleted at Sunderland after 12 games. Johnsonesque.

[Hiber-nation]

Beale bulleted at Sunderland after 12 games. Johnsonesque.

Fans hated him.

[Silky]

Fans hated him.

They did! The club made a massive mistake punting Mowbray and a large section of the support never really let them forget that.

[Trinity Hibee]

Just shows you, doesn’t matter how long you’ve been there you are only ever one game away from the sack. It’s not just us, it happens all over. Part and parcel of football

[Billy Whizz]

Just shows you, doesn’t matter how long you’ve been there you are only ever one game away from the sack. It’s not just us, it happens all over. Part and parcel of football

Maybe, but these young foreign owners who make the key decisions are causing havoc with the game

[04Sauzee]

Roy Hodgson steps down as Crystal Palace manager.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Roy Hodgson steps down as Crystal Palace manager.


no surprise, i think he took ill at training last week

wouldn't surprise me if it was work related he would have a lot of stress with the way results were going, best for his health if he stood down

[Since452]

Just shows you, doesn’t matter how long you’ve been there you are only ever one game away from the sack. It’s not just us, it happens all over. Part and parcel of football

:agree: if it's not working fix it

[VoltaireHibs]

:agree: if it's not working fix it

If we lose to Dundee then I really hope we do 'fix it'.

[Hibeesdaft16]

If we lose to Dundee then I really hope we do 'fix it'.


It wouldn't surprise me. Deflects from the board at the AGM and before the pbs.

[JeMeSouviens]

no surprise, i think he took ill at training last week

wouldn't surprise me if it was work related he would have a lot of stress with the way results were going, best for his health if he stood down

He was already set to be binned with his replacement lined up before he took ill. They postponed the announcement after he was taken to hospital.

[Hibeesdaft16]

He was already set to be binned with his replacement lined up before he took ill. They postponed the announcement after he was taken to hospital.


Wonder if he will still get the money he was going to get for being sacked? Makes the club look better him quitting.

[Bridge hibs]

He was already set to be binned with his replacement lined up before he took ill. They postponed the announcement after he was taken to hospital.Am I correct in saying he fell ill a couple of weeks ago and his assistant took the game for him, or am I making that up ? 🤔

[Hibeesdaft16]

Am I correct in saying he fell ill a couple of weeks ago and his assistant took the game for him, or am I making that up ? 🤔


He collapsed taking training on Friday.

[Hibees1973]

It wouldn't surprise me. Deflects from the board at the AGM and before the pbs.

On the contrary.

If The Gordons & Kensell sack Montgomery it will focus even more eyes on them. Their complete and utter failure in appointing a competent manager three times in succession.

[Hibeesdaft16]

On the contrary.

If The Gordons & Kensell sack Montgomery it will focus even more eyes on them. Their complete and utter failure in appointing a competent manager three times in succession.

Fair point.

Palace appoint Glasner already. Frankfurts old manager who done the huns in the Europa.

[Bridge hibs]

He collapsed taking training on Friday.Yeah and also took unwell end of September too

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson missed his team’s Premier League game against Aston Villa on Saturday because he was unwell, the club said.

The 76-year-old Hodgson did not travel to the 3-1 loss at Villa Park, his assistant Paddy McCarthy taking charge in his absence.

“Unfortunately Roy Hodgson was taken unwell earlier today and is not at Villa Park,” Palace said. “Roy sent his best wishes to the team ahead of the match. We send our very best wishes to Roy.”

[He's here!]

Beale sacked as Sunderland boss after 12 games.

What a nutjob club they are. Daft to sack Mowbray yes, but 12 games?! Seems absurd.

[HoboHarry]

Glasser appointed at Palace already. Looks like auld Roy got Warburtoned.

[Hibeesdaft16]

Yeah and also took unwell end of September too

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson missed his team’s Premier League game against Aston Villa on Saturday because he was unwell, the club said.

The 76-year-old Hodgson did not travel to the 3-1 loss at Villa Park, his assistant Paddy McCarthy taking charge in his absence.

“Unfortunately Roy Hodgson was taken unwell earlier today and is not at Villa Park,” Palace said. “Roy sent his best wishes to the team ahead of the match. We send our very best wishes to Roy.”

Cheers :aok:

[J-C]

Glasser appointed at Palace already. Looks like auld Roy got Warburtoned.

Was Hodgson not leaving at the end of the season anyway, I think this new guy was probably taking over then but illness has brought it forward.

The former England boss, who is now out of hospital and is said to be 'doing well', has stood aside to enable the Eagles to 'bring forward their plans for a new manager' following a poor run of results.

Hodgson returned to Palace last March following the sacking of Patrick Vieira and ensured the club's safety in the Premier League.

He was handed a new one-year contract in July but this season has not gone to plan, with Palace 16th in the table ahead of this evening's match against Everton.

[Chorley Hibee]

The Michael Beale saga gets even funnier...

https://twitter.com/secondtierpod/status/1759926259285364740?s=19

[HoboHarry]

The Michael Beale saga gets even funnier...

https://twitter.com/secondtierpod/status/1759926259285364740?s=19
I'm not seeing anything funny or is it a podcast?

Edit - found the story about the twitter messages....

[Hibeesdaft16]

Was Hodgson not leaving at the end of the season anyway, I think this new guy was probably taking over then but illness has brought it forward.

The former England boss, who is now out of hospital and is said to be 'doing well', has stood aside to enable the Eagles to 'bring forward their plans for a new manager' following a poor run of results.

Hodgson returned to Palace last March following the sacking of Patrick Vieira and ensured the club's safety in the Premier League.

He was handed a new one-year contract in July but this season has not gone to plan, with Palace 16th in the table ahead of this evening's match against Everton.


They were about to sack him on Friday before he fell ill.

[J-C]

They were about to sack him on Friday before he fell ill.

Yes I know that but he was only there for this season, I think he was stepping down anyway, unfortunately his illness has helped both parties.

[Hibeesdaft16]

Yes I know that but he was only there for this season, I think he was stepping down anyway, unfortunately his illness has helped both parties.

The suggestion was that it hit the media on Weds, without Roy knowing about it which I find shady but yeah, the illness helps Roy with his dignity and Palace don't look that much of the bad guys.

[Carheenlea]

The Michael Beale saga gets even funnier...

https://twitter.com/secondtierpod/status/1759926259285364740?s=19

Just goes from bad to worse for him :hilarious

[BILLYHIBS]

Tuchel sacked by Bayern Munich after horror run

Live Scores

[Lago]

Tuchel sacked by Bayern Munich after horror run

Live Scores
Leaving at end of season I read.

[BILLYHIBS]

Leaving at end of season I read.

Sorry correct will now leave the club in the summer

Updated 25 minutes ago

Bayern Chief Executive Jan-Christian Dreesen holds the players responsible

Sound familiar?

[Lago]

Sorry correct will now leave the club in the summer

Updated 25 minutes ago

Bayern Chief Executive Jan-Christian Dreesen holds the players responsible

Sound familiar?
Yes very familiar!!!

[HoboHarry]

Xabi Alonso probably available at the end of the season and both Liverpool and Bayern in need of a new coach. Should be an interesting race and I suppose there's the possibility that Real Madrid may not want to miss their chance either. Regardless, he's going to be in demand.

[Sparrows tongue]

Tuchel sacked by Bayern Munich after horror run

Live Scores

That'll suit Kane, I would imagine.

[CockneyRebel]

[QUOTE=J-C;7590976]Was Hodgson not leaving at the end of the season anyway, I think this new guy was probably taking over then but illness has brought it forward.



That would appear to be nearer the truth than all the press speculation.

[VoltaireHibs]

Xabi Alonso probably available at the end of the season and both Liverpool and Bayern in need of a new coach. Should be an interesting race and I suppose there's the possibility that Real Madrid may not want to miss their chance either. Regardless, he's going to be in demand.


Not sure he'd go to Real Madrid. My money is on Liverpool. Played for them, it's the EPL, and Klopp's announcement. Plus, Bayern are a bit of a shambles, FC Hollywood, the B-movie version.

[VoltaireHibs]

That'll suit Kane, I would imagine.

Tuchel is an odd one. A sort of German Derek Adams.

[HoboHarry]

Not sure he'd go to Real Madrid. My money is on Liverpool. Played for them, it's the EPL, and Klopp's announcement. Plus, Bayern are a bit of a shambles, FC Hollywood, the B-movie version.
Played for all three, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern. Depends if he wants a while back home in Spain I guess and of course whether they wanted to replace Ancelotti. I agree though, I'm inclined to think he'll choose Liverpool.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Not sure he'd go to Real Madrid. My money is on Liverpool. Played for them, it's the EPL, and Klopp's announcement. Plus, Bayern are a bit of a shambles, FC Hollywood, the B-movie version.

He played more games for Real than any other club.

It'll be an interesting battle for him, I'd imagine Liverpool would be favourites though

[HoboHarry]

Tuchel is an odd one. A sort of German Derek Adams.
FFS, that's harsh on Tuchel





:greengrin

[Hibeesdaft16]

Listening to a German football expert earlier, he's more than likely to go to Bayern as he's very settled in Germany. I don't think Liverpool or Real take a punt on a manager with 18 months (or so) experience as a manager either at a decent level.

[Sparrows tongue]

Listening to a German football expert earlier, he's more than likely to go to Bayern as he's very settled in Germany. I don't think Liverpool or Real take a punt on a manager with 18 months (or so) experience as a manager either at a decent level.

Madrid would. :aok:

[Hibeesdaft16]

Madrid would. :aok:

I can't see them going with an inexperienced manager to bring on the young players they have tbh especially when they look how it's worked for Barca, but of course you could be right.

[Donegal Hibby]

John Doolan has taken over as Accrington interim boss after they sacked their manager on Sunday.
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/former-hibs-coach-john-doolan-lands-interim-manager-role-i-will-do-the-best-job-i-can-4542031

[Keyser Sauzee]

John Doolan has taken over as Accrington interim boss after they sacked their manager on Sunday.
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/former-hibs-coach-john-doolan-lands-interim-manager-role-i-will-do-the-best-job-i-can-4542031

I read that as Kris Doolan originally and thought that was a strange move for him 😂

[BILLYHIBS]

Millwall rumoured to be interested in Nae Badges

BBC Scotland

[Bridge hibs]

Millwall rumoured to be interested in Nae Badges

BBC Scotland

Really ? I thought their interim was doing quite well

[VoltaireHibs]

Millwall rumoured to be interested in Nae Badges

BBC Scotland

That could be interesting.

[Eyrie]

Millwall rumoured to be interested in Nae Badges

BBC Scotland

That's one way for Hearts to solve the problem of him being the manager when they play in Europe next season.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Millwall rumoured to be interested in Nae Badges

BBC Scotland

Nisbet won’t be happy.

[BILLYHIBS]

Nisbet won’t be happy.

Aye that’s right

👍

[bingo70]

Really ? I thought their interim was doing quite well

They’ve just appointed a new manager a week or so ago I think, sure Neil Harris has gone back there?

[BILLYHIBS]

They’ve just appointed a new manager a week or so ago I think, sure Neil Harris has gone back there?

Neil Harris appointed Head Coach 24th February

Budgie was defo asked about it tonight before giving her interview

Said they wouldn’t stand in his way as they know he is ambitious

Very strange

[Rumble de Thump]

Neil Harris appointed Head Coach 24th February

Budgie was defo asked about it tonight before giving her interview

Said they wouldn’t stand in his way as they know he is ambitious

Very strange

Sounds like the sort of thing Brian McLauchlin would ask about. He tends to desperately pretend Hearts are really brilliant and tends to make a numpty of himself.

[Donegal Hibby]

Neil Lennon interested in Aberdeen job .
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/neil-lennon-wants-aberdeen-job-as-former-celtic-and-hibs-boss-reveals-reason-behind-ireland-snub-4545517

[VoltaireHibs]

Neil Lennon interested in Aberdeen job .
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/neil-lennon-wants-aberdeen-job-as-former-celtic-and-hibs-boss-reveals-reason-behind-ireland-snub-4545517

Of course he is. He's after any job he deems big enough for him. His media mates will see to him getting a mention for anything that catches his eye. They should just give him it, couldn't be worse than the three previous incumbents, short term boost, long term fail. Rinse and repeat.

[Jones28]

Neil Lennon interested in Aberdeen job .
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/neil-lennon-wants-aberdeen-job-as-former-celtic-and-hibs-boss-reveals-reason-behind-ireland-snub-4545517

Well he does have a 100% record for getting clubs promoted from the championship.

[WeeRussell]

Well he does have a 100% record for getting clubs promoted from the championship.

😁

I think he’s got a 100% record for being interested in jobs too.

[PatHead]

Did he apply for the Huns job when Beale got sacked?

[MWHIBBIES]

That's one way for Hearts to solve the problem of him being the manager when they play in Europe next season.

They'll just do what they did again.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

😁

I think he’s got a 100% record for being interested in jobs too.

What he's just shy of now , is clubs interested in him.

[Jones28]

What he's just shy of now , is clubs interested in him.

I think he’s officially at barge pole length for everyone.


How long is a barge pole?

[badabing67]

What he's just shy of now , is clubs interested in him.

He is 52, 10 years older than NM

But he has won

Scottish Premier Football League (5)
Scottish Cup (4)
Scottish League Cup (1)
Scottish Championship: (1)
Cypriot Cup (1)

I think more clubs will be interested in him than NM

[Eyrie]

He is 52, 10 years older than NM

But he has won

Scottish Premier Football League (5)
Scottish Cup (4)
Scottish League Cup (1)
Scottish Championship: (1)
Cypriot Cup (1)

I think more clubs will be interested in him than NM

The first ten were bought with Celtc's budget advantage.

The lower league title was bought with a large budget advantage.

Can't comment on the Cypriot one.

[Jones28]

He is 52, 10 years older than NM

But he has won

Scottish Premier Football League (5)
Scottish Cup (4)
Scottish League Cup (1)
Scottish Championship: (1)
Cypriot Cup (1)

I think more clubs will be interested in him than NM

*Mostly with Celtic, of whom it was expected. ****ed 10 in a row, which is still up there with the funniest things to happen in Scottish football in my lifetime.

[blackpoolhibs]

The first ten were bought with Celtc's budget advantage.

The lower league title was bought with a large budget advantage.

Can't comment on the Cypriot one.

Would the Cypriot one be better or worse than the Australian one?:wink:

[badabing67]

Would the Cypriot one be better or worse than the Australian one?:wink:

I'd say, worse, winning the Cypriot one got them to the Europa League group stages

[MWHIBBIES]

The first ten were bought with Celtc's budget advantage.

The lower league title was bought with a large budget advantage.

Can't comment on the Cypriot one.

Won the cup with a Cypriot side who have 21 titles, 16 cups,
17 super cups. Not exactly a crazy unique achievement.

[WeeRussell]

I'd say, worse, winning the Cypriot one got them to the Europa League group stages

He’d be hard pushed getting to the Europa group stages by winning an Australian competition.

[ChilliEater]

I think he’s officially at barge pole length for everyone.


How long is a barge pole?

According to Wiki:
"It can range in length from eight feet (2.4 metres), to over eighteen feet (5.5 metres). A quant is used not only to propel craft, but also to steer them by acting as a rudder. The operator of the quant can stick the quant behind the barge or punt to determine the direction of travel."

So quite variable. I guess it would depend on the depth of the waterway you were using it on. Got to reach the bottom, but no point having 10 feet of heavy and unwieldy pole above your head, raising your centre of gravity and making your punt less stable.

Is Lennon just at the 8 foot barge pole length, or all the way to 18 feet?

[badabing67]

According to Wiki:
"It can range in length from eight feet (2.4 metres), to over eighteen feet (5.5 metres). A quant is used not only to propel craft, but also to steer them by acting as a rudder. The operator of the quant can stick the quant behind the barge or punt to determine the direction of travel."

So quite variable. I guess it would depend on the depth of the waterway you were using it on. Got to reach the bottom, but no point having 10 feet of heavy and unwieldy pole above your head, raising your centre of gravity and making your punt less stable.

Is Lennon just at the 8 foot barge pole length, or all the way to 18 feet?


I'm out my depth I just can't fathom this..

[WeeRussell]

I'm out my depth I just can't fathom this..

I’ll push the boat out and say he’s the full 18ft.

Absolute barge pole.

[Curried]

He’d be hard pushed getting to the Europa group stages by winning an Australian competition.

At the moment yes, but given 1) Australia is presently granted entrance into the Euro-vision Song Contest, and 2) a large number of clubs in the Europa League are from countries not geographically in Europe, I trust it will happen in time. It just needs some political will, and some deep pockets.

[eastmainsmsh]

Neil Warnock to Sheff U if Wilder gets Sack lol

[Bridge hibs]

Neil Warnock to Sheff U if Wilder gets Sack lol

Sheffield Utd fans will be chuffed at that 🫣

[Libby Hibby]

In a hypothetical world, Lennon with the Black Knight investment would be totally box office.

[green day]

According to Wiki:
"It can range in length from eight feet (2.4 metres), to over eighteen feet (5.5 metres). A quant is used not only to propel craft, but also to steer them by acting as a rudder. The operator of the quant can stick the quant behind the barge or punt to determine the direction of travel."

So quite variable. I guess it would depend on the depth of the waterway you were using it on. Got to reach the bottom, but no point having 10 feet of heavy and unwieldy pole above your head, raising your centre of gravity and making your punt less stable.

Is Lennon just at the 8 foot barge pole length, or all the way to 18 feet?

You are mixing up your poles.

The one you quote above is for propulsion, shorter barge poles were used to keep the barge off the walls of tunnels / bridges - i.e. broadly at arms length.

[Eyrie]

In a hypothetical world, Lennon with the Black Knight investment would be totally box office.

Not necessarily for the right reasons.

Lennon is not the most diplomatic of people.

[MWHIBBIES]

In a hypothetical world, Lennon with the Black Knight investment would be totally box office.

For other teams. He is useless at signing players.

[Since452]

Neil Lennon interested in Aberdeen job .
https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/neil-lennon-wants-aberdeen-job-as-former-celtic-and-hibs-boss-reveals-reason-behind-ireland-snub-4545517

Lennon seems to have a lot of pals in the media pushing his case.

[badabing67]

For other teams. He is useless at signing players.


Rocky Marciano, Efe Ambrose, Adam Bogdan, Flo Kamberi, Scottie Allan, Jamie MacLaren, Stephen Whitaker, Brandon Barker.... He got a tune out of a few of them

[CapitalGreen]

Rocky Marciano, Efe Ambrose, Adam Bogdan, Flo Kamberi, Scottie Allan, Jamie MacLaren, Stephen Whitaker, Brandon Barker.... He got a tune out of a few of them

:agree:

Far be it from me to defend Lennon but the players he brought in through his own contacts were generally of a much higher standard than most of those sourced by Mathie on TransferRoom during that time.

[WeeRussell]

:agree:

Far be it from me to defend Lennon but the players he brought in through his own contacts were generally of a much higher standard than most of those sourced by Mathie on TransferRoom during that time.

I agree. Not a Lennon fan by any means but he signed some very good players for us.

[MWHIBBIES]

Rocky Marciano, Efe Ambrose, Adam Bogdan, Flo Kamberi, Scottie Allan, Jamie MacLaren, Stephen Whitaker, Brandon Barker.... He got a tune out of a few of them

Certainly Marciano and Ambrose were upgrades on the cup winning side. Bogdan too. Scott Allan was hardly some excellent work by Lennon. But he got good form out of him.
Flo and Maclaren were great for that 5 months. Both pretty average after.
Whittaker a good player yeah, not sure he was an improvement on Gray though. Barker unbelievably overrated imo. Slivka was miles better Lennon signing for us than the 5 or so games Barker was interested in.

Brian Graham, Chris Humphrey, Neal Eardly, Brian McLean, Danny Swanson, Big Dave, Rherras, Nelom, Mavrias, Bigirimana, Ageyepong, and Hydeman were flops. Let's not talk about what a mess Stokes 3rd coming turned into.

Lennon was good for us adding a few bodies to a Scottish cup winning side. He struggled big time when the core of that side (Daz, Mcginn, Hanlon, Mcgeouch, Gray, Lewis) left or aged.

[Spudster]

Nelom for me was when it was obvious Lennon had no idea what he was doing. Former Dutch international must've been on a decent wage. He played 3 games in total. Sort of signing the old firm make every season.

[badabing67]

Warnock away it must be Lennon you would think

[H18 SFR]

Warnock away it must be Lennon you would think

Has to be.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

Hopefully the Don's players get a boost from this news and beat Dundee midweek. After that, they can vanish without a trace IMO unless anything they do impacts us favourably.

[Donegal Hibby]

Warnock away it must be Lennon you would think

Lennon is the most likely though I wonder if Neil a possibility too ? .

[Lago]

Watford sack their manger.

[HoboHarry]

Lennon is the most likely though I wonder if Neil a possibility too ? .
Or how abut Neil Lennon and get them both? :greengrin

[Donegal Hibby]

Or how abut Neil Lennon and get them both? :greengrin

😂👍

[Donegal Hibby]

Watford sack their manger.

Cleverly interim manager who I read is their 21st manager since the pozzo family took over in 2012 .

[Keith_M]

Cleverly interim manager who I read is their 21st manager since the pozzo family took over in 2012 .


Jeez, that's even worse than Hibs!

[SHODAN]

Omg Lennon relegating Aberdeen would be two birds with one stone; Aberdeen get to suffer like we have AND we never hear him touted for the Hibs job again!

[Lago]

Cleverly interim manager who I read is their 21st manager since the pozzo family took over in 2012 .
Unbelievable stat

[Skol]

Omg Lennon relegating Aberdeen would be two birds with one stone; Aberdeen get to suffer like we have AND we never hear him touted for the Hibs job again!

Lol

[Sloop67]

Cleverly interim manager who I read is their 21st manager since the pozzo family took over in 2012 .

Warnock's available

[PatHead]

Heard from an Aberdeen fan that Michael O'Neill is getting it after the two friendlies coming up

[cabbageandribs1875]

Serie A

Lecce manager sacked after headbutting a Hellas Verona player on the pitch after the game had finished

finished 0-1

[BILLYHIBS]

Accrington Stanley confirm John Doolan as permanent first team Manager with a three year plus contract at the Wham Stadium

[007]

Accrington Stanley confirm John Doolan as permanent first team Manager with a three year plus contract at the Wham Stadium

His parting words at the interview were "I'm your man".

[HoboHarry]

His parting words at the interview were "I'm your man".
No they weren't, that's just a Careless Whisper.

[bingo70]

Accrington Stanley confirm John Doolan as permanent first team Manager with a three year plus contract at the Wham Stadium

Has he been doing a good job as caretaker? (Presumably he’s been caretaker and that’s been made permanent?)

[Stevie Reid]

Has he been doing a good job as caretaker? (Presumably he’s been caretaker and that’s been made permanent?)

Four points from nine, according to the BBC.

[jacomo]

Accrington Stanley confirm John Doolan as permanent first team Manager with a three year plus contract at the Wham Stadium


Good luck to John!

[eastmainsmsh]

Robbie Horn away from Bonnyrigg

[Scorrie]

Robbie Horn away from Bonnyrigg

He’s done well for them over recent years. Got them out the East of Scotland into the SPFL

[B.H.F.C]

He’s done well for them over recent years. Got them out the East of Scotland into the SPFL

Done really well over his two spells. Bonnyrigg not really kicked on since coming up though. Consolidation was fine in first season but they needed to be doing more this year. Best supported team in League Two and average more than half of League One.

[DaveF]

Done really well over his two spells. Bonnyrigg not really kicked on since coming up though. Consolidation was fine in first season but they needed to be doing more this year. Best supported team in League Two and average more than half of League One.

Looking like a 3 way fight between Clyde, Stranraer and Bonnyrigg and Stranraer play the other 2 teams in their next 2 games.

Won't be a dull end to the season for them.

[Billy Whizz]

Looking like a 3 way fight between Clyde, Stranraer and Bonnyrigg and Stranraer play the other 2 teams in their next 2 games.

Won't be a dull end to the season for them.

Rose are away to Stranraer next week, new person not got much time to be ready for this game

[eastmainsmsh]

Callum Elliot taking over at Bonnyrigg ?

[JimBHibees]

Robbie Horn away from Bonnyrigg

That seems very harsh. Beat Falkirk and played well at Pittodrie in the cup

[BoomtownHibees]

Callum Elliot taking over at Bonnyrigg ?

Confirmed

[JimBHibees]

Confirmed

What’s his credentials apart from dancing?

[B.H.F.C]

That seems very harsh. Beat Falkirk and played well at Pittodrie in the cup

Was on the cards as they’ve been dropping like a stone in the league. I think they’ve been loyal to him given what he’s done, possibly too loyal. They could have made a change after he kept them in the league last year. It always had the look of a manager that had probably went as far as they could with a team.

[JimBHibees]

Was on the cards as they’ve been dropping like a stone in the league. I think they’ve been loyal to him given what he’s done, possibly too loyal. They could have made a change after he kept them in the league last year. It always had the look of a manager that had probably went as far as they could with a team.

The timing isn’t great

[Billy Whizz]

What’s his credentials apart from dancing?

Been a manager for a few years at various clubs in the Lowland League

[bingo70]

Anybody notice an upturn in our jambo pals having a beef with Steve Clarke?

Think he’s done a tremendous job for us and the recent run is mostly down to the calibre of opposition, apart from last night obviously.

I’ve been quite surprised at the hostility towards him until I realised nearly everyone complaining about him appears to be jambos.

Think it is down to Shankland not getting enough game time but also Gordon or Clarke not getting a shot in goals recently, seems to be a bit of a suggestion he thinks they’re all hearts *****. Hard to disagree with him really.

[VoltaireHibs]

Anybody notice an upturn in our jambo pals having a beef with Steve Clarke?

Think he’s done a tremendous job for us and the recent run is mostly down to the calibre of opposition, apart from last night obviously.

I’ve been quite surprised at the hostility towards him until I realised nearly everyone complaining about him appears to be jambos.

Think it is down to Shankland not getting enough game time but also Gordon or Clarke not getting a shot in goals recently, seems to be a bit of a suggestion he thinks they’re all hearts *****. Hard to disagree with him really.

Ever since 'The Great Demotion' tragedy (or relegation, as sane folk call it), they've become very bitter about everything non Jambo. Steve Clarke is just the latest in a long line of people that have done Hearts a great injustice.

Their delusions are infinite.

[WeeRussell]

Anybody notice an upturn in our jambo pals having a beef with Steve Clarke?

Think he’s done a tremendous job for us and the recent run is mostly down to the calibre of opposition, apart from last night obviously.

I’ve been quite surprised at the hostility towards him until I realised nearly everyone complaining about him appears to be jambos.

Think it is down to Shankland not getting enough game time but also Gordon or Clarke not getting a shot in goals recently, seems to be a bit of a suggestion he thinks they’re all hearts *****. Hard to disagree with him really.

Huns too. The reason being they’re Huns.

Nothing new there.

[KeithTheHibby]

Anybody notice an upturn in our jambo pals having a beef with Steve Clarke?

Think he’s done a tremendous job for us and the recent run is mostly down to the calibre of opposition, apart from last night obviously.

I’ve been quite surprised at the hostility towards him until I realised nearly everyone complaining about him appears to be jambos.

Think it is down to Shankland not getting enough game time but also Gordon or Clarke not getting a shot in goals recently, seems to be a bit of a suggestion he thinks they’re all hearts *****. Hard to disagree with him really.


I think any fan of Scotland would be entitled to ask why have 4 keepers in the squad and only play 1. You could also argue why he never started Shankland last night. Some pretty weird decisions from Clarke over the 2 games.

[bingo70]

I think any fan of Scotland would be entitled to ask why have 4 keepers in the squad and only play 1. You could also argue why he never started Shankland last night. Some pretty weird decisions from Clarke over the 2 games.

I don’t think the goalkeeping situation is that weird, Gunn is the number 1 so he played the games. Pretty sure Pickford played both games for England as well, I’m sure that’s the case with most teams who played two games. The third choice goalie at a tournament is essentially there for the training drills and is extremely unlikely to play, he probably took the 4 goalies to help him decide who is the best fit for that role.

Shankland thing I agree with you and the hearts *******s but I don’t think it’s a sackable offence, Dykes has served Scotland and Clarke well, he was always going to give him a fair crack of the whip in the build up to the tournament.

[JimBHibees]

Anybody notice an upturn in our jambo pals having a beef with Steve Clarke?

Think he’s done a tremendous job for us and the recent run is mostly down to the calibre of opposition, apart from last night obviously.

I’ve been quite surprised at the hostility towards him until I realised nearly everyone complaining about him appears to be jambos.

Think it is down to Shankland not getting enough game time but also Gordon or Clarke not getting a shot in goals recently, seems to be a bit of a suggestion he thinks they’re all hearts *****. Hard to disagree with him really.

Clark got a shot in the last two games of qualification against Georgia and Denmark and was utterly horrific in both.

[Nicho87]

Shankland should have started against NI

Everyone knows what you get from dykes

Very poor run of results/form currently and a big concern. Must restore some confidence in the final two games.

[ekhibee]

I do agree that Shankland should probably have started, but this was just a friendly, nothing more. If he's the best Scottish striker at the moment then maybe Clarke didn't want to risk him getting injured in a meaningless friendly, I dunno. The other way of looking at it is to say Shankland missed a really pretty easy chance to score and in the Eoros we can't afford to miss opportunities like that.

[Hiber-nation]

Shankland showed some nice touches against Holland but he's slower than a week in the jail. Another problem we have is Christie's international form if he's supporting the man up front. He's been abysmal.

Adams is obviously the best of the 3 but needs a partner. Clarke played him up there with Dykes in the past. Maybe worth trying it again.

Just noticed this is surely the wrong thread....what happened?!?

[B.H.F.C]

Shankland showed some nice touches against Holland but he's slower than a week in the jail. Another problem we have is Christie's international form if he's supporting the man up front. He's been abysmal.

Adams is obviously the best of the 3 but needs a partner. Clarke played him up there with Dykes in the past. Maybe worth trying it again.

Just noticed this is surely the wrong thread....what happened?!?

Shows how light we are in the final third. Christie plays deeper as anout and out midfielder for Bournemouth now and has some of the best stats in the league for winning the ball back and stuff like that. But then when he comes away with Scotland he’s one of our main attacking players.

[eastmainsmsh]

Surprised Ryan Hardie not been quoted

[VoltaireHibs]

Surprised Ryan Hardie not been quoted

For who? Aberdeen?

[Hiber-nation]

For who? Aberdeen?

Eh? He's banging in the goals for Plymouth. Friendlies should provide the chance for the likes of him but Clarke is as expected sticking mainly with the tried and trusted despite Dykes being totally out of form.

[Hiber-nation]

Shows how light we are in the final third. Christie plays deeper as anout and out midfielder for Bournemouth now and has some of the best stats in the league for winning the ball back and stuff like that. But then when he comes away with Scotland he’s one of our main attacking players.

Yep, it's a role that Armstrong could have done but he's so inconsistent for Scotland.

[eastmainsmsh]

For who? Aberdeen?

Michael o neill part time in both roles NI and Mutton’s ?

[JimBHibees]

Eh? He's banging in the goals for Plymouth. Friendlies should provide the chance for the likes of him but Clarke is as expected sticking mainly with the tried and trusted despite Dykes being totally out of form.

You would have thought he would have got a run

[Billy Whizz]

Michael o neill part time in both roles NI and Mutton’s ?

Can’t see it, you can’t scout international team players and a manage a club day to day

[cabbageandribs1875]

Willie Kirk sacked by Leicester City Women after allegations he had a relationship with a player

[Donegal Hibby]

According to reports Hecky is who Sunderland want as their manager. Not the best of jobs imo .

[ShetlandHibby]

Aberdeen in for mcinnes

[bingo70]

Aberdeen in for mcinnes

Think that was an April fool you’ve been had by I’m afraid 😉

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Think that was an April fool you’ve been had by I’m afraid 😉

I got done by a picture of lampard as new sheep manager earlier 🤦🏼

[Donegal Hibby]

Seen an article in ' The Sun ' ( probably rubbish) saying that Aberdeen are increasingly likely to wait till the summer in order to try and get Jimmy Thelin as manager , anyone know anything about him ? .

[Lancs Harp]

Seen an article in ' The Sun ' ( probably rubbish) saying that Aberdeen are increasingly likely to wait till the summer in order to try and get Jimmy Thelin as manager , anyone know anything about him ? .

He's Swedish (i think) thats about it from me.

[Billy Whizz]

Marvin Bartley leaves QOS by mutual consent
They’ve not had a good season

[eastmainsmsh]

Marvin Bartley leaves QOS by mutual consent
They’ve not had a good season

Wonder if he ends up at Livi again

[04Sauzee]

From Fabrizio Romano

🚨⚒️ EXCL: Julen Lopetegui has agreed terms with West Ham to become new head coach replacing David Moyes from next season.

Lopetegui has accepted #WHUFC proposal, ready to proceed to formal stages.

Details being finalised then contracts will be signed but agreement in place.

[HoboHarry]

From Fabrizio Romano

🚨⚒️ EXCL: Julen Lopetegui has agreed terms with West Ham to become new head coach replacing David Moyes from next season.

Lopetegui has accepted #WHUFC proposal, ready to proceed to formal stages.

Details being finalised then contracts will be signed but agreement in place.
Can't help thinking that West Ham should be careful what they wish for, not sure this change will propel them forward but time will tell I guess.

[J-C]

Can't help thinking that West Ham should be careful what they wish for, not sure this change will propel them forward but time will tell I guess.

I also feel the way they've treated Moyes to be a disgrace, he'll know he's leaving as his contract is up but these things could be done behind closed doors, blatantly saying your not good enough so we're looking elsewhere. Also looks like the players have stopped playing and they're all just going through the motions till the end of the season.

[1620]

I also feel the way they've treated Moyes to be a disgrace, he'll know he's leaving as his contract is up but these things could be done behind closed doors, blatantly saying your not good enough so we're looking elsewhere. Also looks like the players have stopped playing and they're all just going through the motions till the end of the season.

Bring DM back up the road to ER on a cut price salary😆.

[darwenhibby]

Bring DM back up the road to ER on a cut price salary😆.

Wouldn’t be surprised to see Davie Moyes as the Celtic manager next season