Next Manager Rumour Thread (Poll Added 2/4/2018)

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Candidates for Next Manager

Cowley
15
15%
McClaren
4
4%
Grayson
1
1%
Mowbray
14
14%
Davies
0
No votes
Bilic
7
7%
Curbishly
3
3%
Clarke
6
6%
Burley
8
8%
Warburton
12
12%
Hurst
27
26%
Redknapp
2
2%
Pardew
3
3%
 
Total votes: 102

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Next Manager Rumour Thread (Poll Added 2/4/2018)

Post by Frosty » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:05 am

Once we have enough suggestions we will insert a poll for people.


..... and if anyone says Darren Lehmann I am locking the Thread


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Re: Towns Next Manager Rumour Thread

Post by Tangfastic » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:25 am

Chambo and Skuse as the new player management duo... with Mick moving upstairs as Director of Football.

We’re not getting rid of Mick that easy.

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Post by Shed on tour » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:34 am

The dream ticket .
McClaren and Harry :lol: :lol:

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Post by Bluemike » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:46 am

Billy Davies
Steve Clarke

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Post by Quasar » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:47 am

Slaven Bilic
Fabio Capello

couple of decent names needing work ?

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Post by marko69 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:54 am

Ipswich shirts will get put in a box and put in the attic if it’s “The Fanny”.

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Post by charlton837 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 11:58 am

Bluemike wrote:Billy Davies
Steve Clarke
If we ended up with Billy Davies id just give up. That guy is a terrible manager and his Derby side was more defensive and boring than our current one!

I notice Danny Cowley had suddenly become the favourite, id be willing to take a chance on him. Nothings guaranteed in life but risk v reward and all that

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Post by Dubai Blue » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:20 pm

Bilic is an interesting call. Would be interesting if the final shortlist came down to Bilic & McLaren.

Thanks Frosty for the thread!

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Post by derick_ipsw » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:42 pm

Alan Curbishly, apparently he is on good terms with ME.

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Post by derick_ipsw » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:44 pm

Bluemike wrote:Billy Davies
Steve Clarke
I'm all for Steve Clarke.

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Post by nicscreamer » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:50 pm

derick_ipsw wrote:Alan Curbishly, apparently he is on good terms with ME.
God i hope not! Hes been out the game far too long

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Post by nicscreamer » Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:51 pm

I like the idea of Bilic, but it will never happen. Its a shame Monk has already gone to Brum as I like him

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Post by number 9 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:11 pm

I'd like to see a young, progressive manager in charge. I really don't want a washed out manager to the tune of Pardew or McClaren. I'd like to think there are managers out there who can work well within ME's tight budget. Imho, the main thing most of the ITFC faithful want is a return to good quality football. I've never understood the argument that playing good football will only lead to more defeats. That one baffles me. Regardless of what happens during a transitional period, clever football tactically and skillfully will result in success to a degree.

Exciting times now for ITFC...now go on then, get your season tickets!!!

COYB!!!

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Post by marko69 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 2:27 pm

number 9 wrote:...now go on then, get your season tickets!
I would hang fire on that one. Wait until McLaren, Davies, Pardew, Curbishley and WarFanny are all out of the equation.

Agree with the Steve Clarke idea. He has done a great job at Killie and would be a good appointment. Don’t think the Killie fans would be too pleased! :lol:

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Post by Quasar » Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:02 pm

Slaven Bilic is 25-1 to be next town manager

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Post by Dubai Blue » Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:34 pm

[quote]I've never understood the argument that playing good football will only lead to more defeats[quote]

That's the nub of it for me No.9. And it's why investment is the key to success in this league (in most cases). If you have money you can buy the most technically gifted players with the best brains. If you don't you are left with only the option of how to neutralise the best players that some of the other teams have. That's been Mick's problem with us. He has only had enough money to bring together a good team at spoiling other, often better, teams and has had to implement a style of quick breaks and sometimes hoofball to create scoring opportunities.

Actually I think our quality has quietly been on the rise over the last 18 months also but most of our talent has spent most of this time on the treatment table.

Maybe a manager like Bilic with the same level of investment that Mick had can bring about an improvement, just like Mick did, but after a few years we will be experiencing another Groundhog Day.

So I can't get excited about the new manager talk until it's clearer what approach ME will take.

I'm not happy that Mick is leaving mostly because judging from the crisis meeting that happened yesterday, I suspect we have learned a great deal about ME's intent, or lack of it.

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Post by marko69 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 3:58 pm

Quasar wrote:Slaven Bilic is 25-1 to be next town manager
Safely say it’s no gonnae be him then?!

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Post by hallamblue » Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:18 pm

I think it will be Mogga!

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Post by marko69 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:02 pm

McLaren sharing 2/1 with Cowley scares the absolute Shyte out of me. Jaysus H.

Fannyheid @ 9/1 also isn’t thrilling. Frightening more like.,

What about John McGreal? Would anyone be unhappy with this appointment? Big step up but seems to verge more on being attack-minded.

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Post by Bluemike » Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:32 pm

I do not want any bloody ex Town players, it does my sodding head in at the mere suggestion TBH. Nor do I want McLaren, Davis or Warburton.

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Post by twinpeakes » Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:35 pm

No to former town players
No to Mclaren
No to Bilic

What about Marco Silva. Offer him a 2 year deal.

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Post by marko69 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:38 pm

Oops, I forgot McGreal played for Ipswich! Must’ve been pre-internet / post Town being top flight days! :shock:

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Post by Bluemike » Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:44 pm

marko69 wrote:Oops, I forgot McGreal played for Ipswich! Must’ve been pre-internet / post Town being top flight days! :shock:
LOL, I wasn't having a dig at you Marko, it just isn't the way forward for me.

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Post by number 9 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:47 pm

twinpeakes wrote:No to former town players
No to Mclaren
No to Bilic

What about Marco Silva. Offer him a 2 year deal.
I'm a fan of Silva's too. Many will argue he failed at Hull and Watford with much more money than ITFC. I still think he's a progressive manager in the mould of a future brilliant manager. I'm not sure ITFC is right for him at the moment, though.

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Post by Watership Down » Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:49 pm

Whoever it is better get used to a bit of abuse although if they are out of a job they have probably got a thick skin from their previous fans messages

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Post by marko69 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:47 pm

So, an ex Leeds or Millwall manager, Watership...... where the abuse can stretch to death threats and bricks through windows? Water off a ducks back to that guy! :lol:

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Post by ashfordblue » Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:47 pm

marko69 wrote:McLaren sharing 2/1 with Cowley scares the absolute Shyte out of me. Jaysus H.

Fannyheid @ 9/1 also isn’t thrilling. Frightening more like.,

What about John McGreal? Would anyone be unhappy with this appointment? Big step up but seems to verge more on being attack-minded.
The only reason your sh*tting your pants Marco is if it is McLaren you've got to install me a new boiler :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Post by marko69 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:49 pm

Installing your boiler while discussing League One football! You better have good Ipswich Town stories to tell from days gone by....... I’m not interested in League One or any golf “hole in one” Shyte-ey stories!!

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Post by marko69 » Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:56 pm

Bluemike wrote:
marko69 wrote:Oops, I forgot McGreal played for Ipswich! Must’ve been pre-internet / post Town being top flight days! :shock:
LOL, I wasn't having a dig at you Marko, it just isn't the way forward for me.
No, didn’t think it was a dig, Mike...... I genuinely forgot he once played for the club. I’ve since looked at an old Ipswich v Crystal Palace programme and he’s in the team. Alzheimer’s kicking in. Neighbour was out this morning walking his dog....., lived in the street for 9 years and I completely forgot his name.

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Re: Towns Next Manager Rumour Thread

Post by herforder » Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:22 pm

Seems most folk seem to know what they don’t want.....no pussies or, presumably, pri*ks. Out of choice, i’d prefer the former :wink:

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