Bring Back Buckley

Interesting that Robbie Stockdale has shot up this morning to become the new favourite to take over...I doubt there is anything in that other than he is an ex-player but a young up and coming manager could be the way to go.

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John Askey of Macclesfield is at 10/1 and Phil Brown is being mentioned by many people.

Quoted from 1mickylyons

An opinion though it could be argued his sacking was the start of the current decline? Buckley made one huge mistake in his final tenure Martin Butler that illegitimate cost a legend and thoroughly decent football man his job through selfishly signing and then stabbing AB in the back.

He also signed Heywood, Hope, Llewellyn and Heslop in 2008. And before that Jamie Clarke and Nathan Jarman. So yes it was the start of the decline but not for the reason you're suggesting.

Wouldn’t be surprised if the Salford managers declare their interest.

I don't think anyone is suggesting that Buckley chooses our next manager.

It's simply been suggested that he has lots of experience in football - something no one on the GTFC board has, remember - and he can help their selection process.

Buckley might now be out of touch, but we don't need him for his knowledge of people. We need him for some very well-grounded knowledge in what skills managers truly need to be successful - and how our board should be able to spot it.

Anything must be worth a shot to avoid being in this exact situation again in October 2018.

Experience of things a long time ago. Hasnt Buckley3 and Slade 2 been enough looking in the past for you ? It was the old managers that have been the cause of  our problems. Move on.

No brainer for me, why would you not want to hear from somebody with that much experience and knowledge. Both at this club and around the game in general.

He would provide some much valued and useful input in my opinion.

One things for certain he knows a damn sight more about football than some on the board!

Quoted from AndyDarloFC

Wouldn’t be surprised if the Salford managers declare their interest.

From what I have seen from Class of 92 that would be like putting 2 Rob Scott’s in charge! Would certainly be an interesting pair but given the club they are at, the money behind them and being top of the league think they will stay put.

I am sure there is much more to these guys then the “shouty/aggressive” style we see on tv otherwise you would not continue to be successful.

On paper would rather have your old Manager now at York, seems a well trodden path from York to Grimsby so who knows. As I said another thread there are so many options and candidates it is a pretty competitive market and never envy the Board as “hindsight” pretty much always suggests they got it wrong even if it’s a couple of seasons after the event.

Quoted from Lincoln Mariner 56

On paper would rather have your old Manager now at York, seems a well trodden path from York to Grimsby so who knows. As I said another thread there are so many options and candidates it is a pretty competitive market and never envy the Board as “hindsight” pretty much always suggests they got it wrong even if it’s a couple of seasons after the event.

Martin Gray is someone you don't want. All about the £££ and if you don't have it, he'll throw a tantrum.

You's can do so much better than the likes of that slimy girl private.

Why not tap into the knowledge Buckley has? As others have already mentioned he far more experience than any of the board. But to be honest having someone with far more experience and and is not afraid to speak his mind are not the traits Mr Fenty will warm to.

Quoted from Tommy

People say Buckley shouldn't be considered for the Manager's job because he is out of touch with the modern game and has been out of it for too long.

So why would he be well placed to make informed judgements over a new manager?

Whenever I hear him on the radio he has no idea of who opposition players are or any knowledge of teams other than ourselves, so I don't see him being knowledgable on potential manager's anyway.

Whilst not advocating AB for any role, let's not forget that due to his many jobs RS must have known plenty of players, all games are available to all managers to watch and revue and we had an analyst to film all the games and that did didly squat for us.