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[LeverEnd]

If Phil Brown got the job, I wouldn't attend a game until he got sacked. Not only is he a terrible manager but he's an arrogant, egotistical bully too and I'd hate him to be anywhere near our club again unless Andy Todd is locked in the same room as him. I'd genuinely rather have Coyle back or have stuck with Freedman than go with Brown.

WHAT?!?!! he's a character as evidenced by this jumper. A colourful maverick sartorially and in skin-tone who flouts convention and plays by his own rules. All the right attributes for a decent manager, or Bargain Hunt presenter.

[EverSoYouri]

Question is will the Bolton Coroners Office require compensation when we go for Mixu Paatelainen?

Wake up, people - Phoenix Nights/Max and Paddy reference almost slipped under the radar!

You sick animal, you're laughing at death!

Laugh at death? I spit in death's eye! (okay, it ain't spitting but it's the closest I could find).

[Worthy4England]

Oracle update...

Seems to think Mixu and Mowbray not in the frame. Seems to be narrowing it down to:

Mackay
Lennon
Clarke
Hughton

Whilst understanding the reservations people have about MacKay and Lennon (I too have some reservations about both). And Clarke hasn't actually been "at it" that long as a Manager...I could probably just about live with any of the four (if indeed it's from that four that we're going to pick)

[freeindeed]

I would also go for Lennon, otherwise I think Garry Flitcroft has a lot of potential.

[EverSoYouri]

I have to say, & with full knowledge that I have no knowledge of the guy, but Andy Hughes taking the reigns on Saturday and the subsequent press and interviews he looks like a man for the future. Very mature & level headed even if he is inevitably very short term.

We were saying that. Had an air of Rioch about him.

Yep. Not sure whether that speaks to 'keep him here' or encourage him to find a job in management asap? (So we can tag him as our next manager after whoever lands in the next fortnight).

[SmokinFrazier]

If Phil Brown got the job, I wouldn't attend a game until he got sacked. Not only is he a terrible manager but he's an arrogant, egotistical bully too and I'd hate him to be anywhere near our club again unless Andy Todd is locked in the same room as him. I'd genuinely rather have Coyle back or have stuck with Freedman than go with Brown.

Well, I wouldn't stop going, but that's exactly where I am with Phil Brown

Yeah, I can understand that most people will be a bit puzzled by the extremity of my dislike for Brown, but it's because I personally know he's a bully. I've got no time for him at all, he's scum and I don't want him involved in Bolton again.

[Prufrock]

Oracle update...

Seems to think Mixu and Mowbray not in the frame. Seems to be narrowing it down to:

Mackay
Lennon
Clarke
Hughton

Whilst understanding the reservations people have about MacKay and Lennon (I too have some reservations about both). And Clarke hasn't actually been "at it" that long as a Manager...I could probably just about live with any of the four (if indeed it's from that four that we're going to pick)

Lennon
Clarke
Hughton


Mackay

in order for me.

Happy with any of the first three. My worry about both Clarke and Hughton is they had reputations at West Brom and Norwich for being too safety first, though I suppose both could argue that was the nature of their club in the Prem. Don't remember seeing much of Hughton's brum (though know he gave youth a chance, mainly through necessity) or his Newcastle. Clarke well into the Sports Science jazz too which is a plus for me.

[jaffka]

If Phil Brown got the job, I wouldn't attend a game until he got sacked. Not only is he a terrible manager but he's an arrogant, egotistical bully too and I'd hate him to be anywhere near our club again unless Andy Todd is locked in the same room as him. I'd genuinely rather have Coyle back or have stuck with Freedman than go with Brown.

Well, I wouldn't stop going, but that's exactly where I am with Phil Brown

Yeah, I can understand that most people will be a bit puzzled by the extremity of my dislike for Brown, but it's because I personally know he's a bully. I've got no time for him at all, he's scum and I don't want him involved in Bolton again.

[Peter Thompson]

Oracle update...

Seems to think Mixu and Mowbray not in the frame. Seems to be narrowing it down to:

Mackay
Lennon
Clarke
Hughton

Whilst understanding the reservations people have about MacKay and Lennon (I too have some reservations about both). And Clarke hasn't actually been "at it" that long as a Manager...I could probably just about live with any of the four (if indeed it's from that four that we're going to pick)

I'd settle for any of those or Mowbray, in fact any of those would probably tempt me back to the Macron.

[SmokinFrazier]

Oracle update...

Seems to think Mixu and Mowbray not in the frame. Seems to be narrowing it down to:

Mackay
Lennon
Clarke
Hughton

Whilst understanding the reservations people have about MacKay and Lennon (I too have some reservations about both). And Clarke hasn't actually been "at it" that long as a Manager...I could probably just about live with any of the four (if indeed it's from that four that we're going to pick)

That's an impressive shortlist.

Lennon is an interesting candidate. I think it'd work in the short term because he's developed a really good reputation after his work with Celtic, particularly in Europe, so bringing in someone highly thought of would surely lift the mood of the players and fans. I'm not sure about him as a manager though. Winning the title in Scotland doesn't say a lot but the players seemed to like him a lot and he did exceed expectations in Europe, so maybe he is a good manager? He's unproven in a tough job like ours but he's done enough to warrant a chance.

I'd be optimistic for our future if we got any of those four though.

[Worthy4England]

Oracle update...

Seems to think Mixu and Mowbray not in the frame. Seems to be narrowing it down to:

Mackay
Lennon
Clarke
Hughton

Whilst understanding the reservations people have about MacKay and Lennon (I too have some reservations about both). And Clarke hasn't actually been "at it" that long as a Manager...I could probably just about live with any of the four (if indeed it's from that four that we're going to pick)

I'd settle for any of those or Mowbray, in fact any of those would probably tempt me back to the Macron.

The good news is, we've saved you a seat.

[bobo the clown]

I'd pay good money to see Lenton watch Trotter in training !!

I doubt we'd get the chance to see him playing for him.

[thebish]

I'd pay good money to see Lenton watch Trotter in training !!

I just don't understand Bobo - swahili?? - can someone translate???

[Prufrock]

Rob Lainton has left

[jaffka]

I'd pay good money to see Lenton watch Trotter in training !!

I just don't understand Bobo - swahili?? - can someone translate???

I can.

You aren't funny.

[Harry Genshaw]

That would be a great short list if it's accurate.

Don't bet against another one from left field by our Phil though. Some useless git who shares the same agent. Appleton probably

[Worthy4England]

That would be a great short list if it's accurate.

Don't bet against another one from left field by our Phil though. Some useless git who shares the same agent. Appleton probably

How very dare you (or Phil for that matter)? This is a list from the Oracle...

[Harry Genshaw]

That would be a great short list if it's accurate.

Don't bet against another one from left field by our Phil though. Some useless git who shares the same agent. Appleton probably

How very dare you (or Phil for that matter)? This is a list from the Oracle...

Nostradamus Nixon?

I predict they are looking for a manager. And it's a man. Probably. Someone from the world of football sources tell me.

[Tombwfc]

Of the Nixon four...

Malky Mackay - Did a good job in difficult circumstances at Cardiff and took them up playing really good football. I don't believe him to be a racist and I do believe that it's accepted he only actually sent two of them (with the others sent to him by Moody).

Regardless of that, the whole affair made him look (at best) an unfunny, laddish oaf. At a time when the club is already divided, do we need his baggage? I think before we even approached him Gartside would need to gauge the opinion of the players to get their opinions and if they could work with him. Even then, would it put players off signing for us?

Beyond that, he did sign some right shite when Cardiff went up and had the luxury of a decent amount of money to get them there in the first place. That's not a huge issue as no-one is expecting him to take us up, but it's worth noting that his record at Watford (without money) is almost identical to Dougie's here.

Chris Hughton - Probably the smart choice. Decent (but not extensive) experience of the Championship where he did what was necessary with Newcastle and a very good job at Birmingham. Also seems a thoroughly decent man who knows the game.

I wasn't bowled over by him at Norwich though. I know it's tough gig trying to keep them up, but the signings looked haphazard and I'm not sure how inspirational I'd find him.

Neil Lennon - Despite explicitly not having what I wanted from the new manager (Championship experience), I'm coming round to this. The SPL might be a pub league, but he won it well and performed minor miracles in the Champions League by getting them through the group stage and beating Barcelona, all of it on a fraction of what other Champions League clubs were spending.

I think he's the type of character players would respond to. Regardless of what he has or hasn't achieved, he's a big name and would be seen as a coup for us. If from the outset the players (both those at the club and anyone were trying to sign) believe we have a manager who is going places and can get the best out of them, that's half the job done.

Steve Clarke - Is undoubtedly a good coach and did pretty well at West Brom for my money. Would be another who is inexperienced and I would worry about his ability to turn it around if things did start to spiral downwards. On the other hand, he's got a point to prove and has been coaching at the top level for 16 years.

I'd go Lennon, Hughton, Clarke, Mackay. But all >>>>>>> Dougie.

[bobo the clown]

Mackay was the guy whose chasing of Sordell got Coyle in a lather and dash to buy him.

Just saying.