New Manager

Just a question. Why are so many Town fans desperate for us to appoint an up and coming manager who’s done a good job in their first job in Non-League.

Can’t we maybe give a first chance to an impressive applicant? Why do we need to appoint someone who has already managed further down the pyramid?

Quoted from GollyGTFC

Just a question. Why are so many Town fans desperate for us to appoint an up and coming manager who’s done a good job in their first job in Non-League.

Can’t we maybe give a first chance to an impressive applicant? Why do we need to appoint someone who has already managed further down the pyramid?

That sort of experience could come in very handy in the not too distant future!  

I think we need someone with a bit of experience this time as it looks like a reasonable squad of players have lost their way.

I really hope we appoint an up and coming Non-League Manager, somebody like Ian Evatt at Barrow.

We need some rough diamonds from Non-league in order to get us out of this mess. They are hungry and they don’t think they are above GTFC. Looking back over the last 10-20 years, some of our greatest signings have come from further down the pyramid. That’s why it is also very important they know those leagues and are familiar with the talent.

I don't care who our next mamager is, as long it's the right fit for us.

The question is, what is the right fit.

A Nolan/Kewell' type figure brings 'celebrity'. A knowlege of players higher up the pyramid and hopefully some useful contacts.

A 'up-and-coming' manager from the Non-League brings some sort of hunger and a knowlege of players at this level.

The Dave Jones 'managerial merrigoround' brings in someone who does the same thing in the same way, bringing in the same players ultimately ending in a sacking in around 18 months.


Who do we want?

Quoted from Mayaman

I had a crush on Kim Wild, so she'll do.

Went to fortnum and masons years ago for Christmas and ended up sharing a table with her dad!

I hate to burst anybody’s bubble.
But it’s not just a question of who we want.
There’s the slight problem of them actually wanting to come here.  
And at this particular moment in time we’re not exactly a brilliant prospect. No money for Jan,
And a look round BP and Cheapside isn’t going to be a deal breaker either.  I’ve finally managed to accept (not necessarily agree it’s right though) where we are. So the board won’t exactly e spoilt for choice !!!

It’s a difficult one, the list isn’t exactly inspiring and who knows who might become available in a couple of weeks or so. So do you hold your nerve, give AL till let’s say Christmas, and see who’s available then. Or go for one on the list now. Even then it’s easier said than done, we can all have an opinion on the right way to go but there’s no definitive answer either way. Someone who ticks all the boxes on paper might be awful at interview and not sell themselves well, another might not have the greatest CV but sells a vision for the club really well. I think one thing we should all agree on is that the board have got a really tough decision on their hands.

Quoted from Civvy at last

I hate to burst anybody’s bubble.
But it’s not just a question of who we want.
There’s the slight problem of them actually wanting to come here.  
And at this particular moment in time we’re not exactly a brilliant prospect. No money for Jan,
And a look round BP and Cheapside isn’t going to be a deal breaker either.  I’ve finally managed to accept (not necessarily agree it’s right though) where we are. So the board won’t exactly e spoilt for choice !!!

On the plus side, the next manager will have games in hand and we are not exactly adrift at the bottom of the table. Not forgetting that there is only one relegation spot this season. That may well tempt a few that wouldn't have applied otherwise.

Quoted from Mayaman

I had a crush on Kim Wild, so she'll do.

Looking at Kim Wilde these days I think she'd have a crush on you!