Chris Hargreaves so what's your thoughts?

3 or 4 separate sources suggesting hes a strong contender. V interesting insight from a Gashead on the new manager thread about him.whats your thoughts?

Bit of a lottery choosing a manager not sure he would be my choice but if he's the one and can get the team sorted then good luck to him..

He knows the club. He’s had one failed job in management. He knows the club. Give him a 5 year contract etc

Not the worst suggestion I've heard as the new manager. Has had a long and positive career in the game, much of it around our level. Has managed, albeit not very successfully, and is doing a decent job as a coach in Brizzle. Obviously knows the club and the area, so nothing will come as a surprise to him, and i think if he's given a go, he would put his heart and soul into it. He would only have to get us into the top 12 to be our most successful manager for 15 years. I think he will definitely be on the radar, but whether he is touting for the job, i don't know for sure, despite hearing a few unsubstantiated rumours that he is. Could be a great move for both parties, or another flop. Who knows?

Hope he's not still got that mullet though.

Why are we banging on about him? There's nothing to suggest that he is anywhere near to getting the job.

Does anyone in football that has links to the club, either as a player, or from these parts, automatically become a candidate for the job?

Bleeds black and white. Would run through brick walls for the club etc

Just a minor point, does he know anything about tactics, playing to our strengths etc?

I would imagine any manager would put their heart and soul into it. I'd prefer poaching someone who currently managing and having success while they're at it.

But I guess poaching means payoffs so we'll go for cheap option.

For as much as he's played here, knows the town, the club ect can't help but think he'll be cheap and that seems the remit to getting to the town job....
Not to dis Chris but I'd prefer we get a proven manager with known tactics, formations and one with some kahoonas to sort this shower out!!

NO

I played with him in teams and against him as a young teenager as we are the same age and knew him well then. He scored a lot of goals, and I made a fair few! Always felt a bit weird watching him play for Town but I’m trying not to let this colour my view in whether he would be a good Town manager if indeed he was an actual candidate - nothing concrete to suggest that either way.

What really matters is; what are his credentials? What level is his coaching qualification? What managerial experience does he have? What contacts - both players and staff?
I guess these are the sort of things you find out in an application and an interview. Knowing the club is of little relevance to me, although not completely unimportant. It’s his credentials that should earn him the right, not his birthplace. On paper, doesn’t look that strong for me. Not from a management experience point of view anyway.