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herforder wrote:marko69 wrote:On the subject of who’s interviewing who.
Mevans: So, Frank...... what do you know about management?
FL: Not a lot but Uncle ‘Arry says chuck money at it until it works.
Mevans (presses button on his desk phone): Next.
.......and Alan Pardew walks in. Fuc*in next!
Pardew: WTF do you mean next?herforder wrote:marko69 wrote:On the subject of who’s interviewing who.
Mevans: So, Frank...... what do you know about management?
FL: Not a lot but Uncle ‘Arry says chuck money at it until it works.
Mevans (presses button on his desk phone): Next.
.......and Alan Pardew walks in. Fuc*in next!
Who said we didn’t make the play-offs? We seem to have something pretty heavily invested in these play offs.marko69 wrote:Shrewsbury win play-off final = Jack Ross to ITFC
Shrewsbury lose play-off final = Paul Hurst to ITFC & Jack Ross to Shrewsbury.
Mevans appoints the loser!
you know this could bloody happen 
that sure would p*ss off a tidy few fans if Pardew arrives, we've had this scenario before with players we've wanted to sign, left it far too late, ( on purpose) just to mug the fans, and land up with a load of old tat, 
Thank god for that highlighted piece !!!Ipswich Town are nearing the end of their search for a new manager, with Jack Ross and Paul Hurst the two major players and an appointment possible next week.
It is understood owner Marcus Evans shortlisted up to nine candidates for the vacancy, but it is now a two-horse race between Ross of St Mirren and Shrewsbury’s Hurst. The Ipswich owner has previously stated he expected to make his appointment at the ‘end of May or beginning of June’ and it’s understood news could come next week.
It would now be a surprise if it was not either Hurst or Ross, although it is believed no firm decision has been made at this stage.
Ross, who is currently away on holiday, is also thought to be interesting Sunderland while St Mirren have offered him a new deal in a bid to keep a manager who guided them to promotion last season. However, this is not expected to have an impact on Ross’s ultimate decision were he to be offered the job.
Hurst is currently preparing his Shrewsbury side for their League One play-off final clash with Rotherham at Wembley this weekend, with no official approach made to either the Shrews or their manager at this stage. That approach is expected to come in the days following Sunday’s game.
Frank Lampard was one candidate to have impressed Evans significantly during his two meetings with the Blues owner but Evans is thought to have opted to pursue a manager slightly more advanced in their management career. Evans’ focus has always been on younger managers looking to progress in their careers, but the Blues owner has spoken to potential candidates throughout the game.
Scott Parker, currently working in the Tottenham youth system, and ex-Spurs boss Tim Sherwood were both interviewed, while the likes of Shefki Kuqi, George Burley and former Sunderland boss Simon Grayson were not interviewed despite expressing interest in the job.
Thankfully not happening mate.rossi wrote:I said on this board 3 weeks ago, that I thought Lampard would be the new manager, with 'Arry as director of football. I still think that will be the caseBluemike wrote:I would actually be pissed off with this.herforder wrote:Frank Lampard apparently interviewed by ME today - second time - and reportedly impressed.
Now second favourite behind Ross.
This is starting to .......you know what, can’t be ars*d to say it!
BBC says its Ross to be named as new Manager!!BLUEBLOOD wrote:Lampard or Ross 2 year contract at sunderland???
I just hope Derby don't have a say in this.Bluemike wrote:Its always been Hursts job !!!! Hence the timeline quoted by Evans, done deal I reckon.
DB, I can only reason that ME’s preferred choice is Hurst due to the time-frame he self-imposed.Dubai Blue wrote:Keep an open mind peeps. There may yet be some surprises.
I don't say this be cause I know anything, only because since MMs arrival at the club it seems to have learned to keep things quiet until they are done & dusted.
Look at all the 'reliable' comments online that Ross was certain to take ITFC if offered.
Keep the faith and bear in mind that ME's preferred choice may not necessarily be yours or mine, but what do we know
Ha ha ... skullduggery and football. The new Sunderland owner mentioned yesterday he would be up for Chris Coleman returning. He seems to be grabbing headlines whether it’s true or not.Dubai Blue wrote:By the way did you read that BBC article and what the St. Mirren owner said:
From BBC:
New owner Stewart Donald confirmed Sunderland had "agreed terms and the contracts are with the lawyers".
However, St Mirren chairman Gordon Scott has said there has "been no contact from Sunderland".
He said: "Jack is on holiday. So unless there is some major skulduggery going on then it's nonsense.
"To hold talks with Jack, we would have to grant permission, but we've had no contact from Sunderland at all."
Maybe the new owners of Sunderland didn't know that they are supposed to contact the club first?
What a circus this is turning into! And I’m laughing at all the members with their tuppence ha’penny worth, NOT ITFC. I’m sort of with Charlton slightly here and borderline worried. If Ross or Hurst are lost to Sunderland or Derby and the club end up with an old timer, will be fkn pi$$ed off.