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Post by Shireblogger on May 18, 2009 14:10:29 GMT 1
That would be the St Patrick's Athletic who are currently 1 place above the relegation zone, with the worst goal difference in the league.
Therefore, Pesc remains a baffling choice.
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Post by Panda on May 19, 2009 22:42:51 GMT 1
Tony Parkes will not be continuing as Blackpool manager after rejecting the club's contract offer.
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Post by Panda on May 20, 2009 21:21:03 GMT 1
Former Darlington chairman George Houghton has returned to the club and appointed Colin Todd as manager.
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Post by Panda on May 21, 2009 14:14:19 GMT 1
Ian Holloway is the new manager of Blackpool.
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Post by frag on May 25, 2009 0:33:17 GMT 1
Ricky Sbragia has left the Sunderland manager's job.
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Post by Panda on May 25, 2009 0:38:28 GMT 1
Indeed. I already updated the front page. Very interesting (and emotional) interview with Sbragia and Niall Quinn after the match today. Quinn was saying Sbragia had a job at Sunderland for life.
Sunderland would've been one of my favourites for the drop next season if Sbragia had remained in charge but now I think they'll push towards a comfortable mid-table finish next season. Maybe better if the takeover goes smoothly. Steve Bruce and Martin Jol are the early favourites for the job.
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Post by suedehead on May 25, 2009 0:45:41 GMT 1
Indeed. I already updated the front page. Very interesting (and emotional) interview with Sbragia and Niall Quinn after the match today. Quinn was saying Sbragia had a job at Sunderland for life. Sunderland would've been one of my favourites for the drop next season if Sbragia had remained in charge but now I think they'll push towards a comfortable mid-table finish next season. Maybe better if the takeover goes smoothly. Steve Bruce and Martin Jol are the early favourites for the job. Newcastle fan Steve Bruce managing Sunderland. Interesting idea although at least they won't meet in the league next season.
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Post by frag on May 25, 2009 11:40:31 GMT 1
Steve Bruce would be a good choice for any bottom-half Prem team.
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Post by Earl Purple on May 25, 2009 13:16:56 GMT 1
Sbragia has stepped down as first team manager but will remain at the club as part of the coaching staff.
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Post by Shireblogger on May 25, 2009 16:24:49 GMT 1
Ian Holloway is the new manager of Blackpool. Bet he won't be in 12 months time. All mouth and no tactics.
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Post by Tom on May 30, 2009 11:42:45 GMT 1
3 on the shortlist for the Reading job according to today's Mail - Rodgers, Martinez and Darren Ferguson.
I'd be pleased with any of them, but particularly Martinez and Ferguson. They've all been talked about as possible replacements for Coppell on our forum for months but i thought Martinez and Ferguson would only leave for a club in the prem, especially with Martinez being strongly linked to the Wigan job should Steve Bruce leave. Ferguson seems unlikely though as Posh want 1m compensation, plus another 1m should Ferguson take us up. I can't imagine us paying that much to get someone and it seems a bit steep to me when Wigan want 5m for Bruce (apparently Wigan would also pay Swansea 500k for Martinez).
Wonder what Si thinks of all this!
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Post by Panda on Jun 3, 2009 14:21:18 GMT 1
Jim Magilton is the new manager of QPR.
The Sunderland-Wigan-Swansea merry-go-round continues.
Rodgers still looks the favourite for the Reading job, with Martinez seemingly on his way to Wigan and Peterborough not letting Ferguson leave.
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Post by Maximo Mark on Jun 3, 2009 14:24:30 GMT 1
I'll be pleased if Martinez does leave Swansea, although I do like them and if we got promoted I'd love to come up with them again.
I like how Celtic were quick to deny Tony Adams would be their new manager! I know they seem to keep being rejected but they can't be quite that desperate!
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Post by Panda on Jun 3, 2009 14:26:41 GMT 1
I think they should just pay up and get Mowbray from West Brom.
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Post by Tom on Jun 3, 2009 15:25:33 GMT 1
Jim Magilton is the new manager of QPR. The Sunderland-Wigan-Swansea merry-go-round continues. Rodgers still looks the favourite for the Reading job, with Martinez seemingly on his way to Wigan and Peterborough not letting Ferguson leave. I read yesterday we werent willing to play 1m compensation for Ferguson. Still comes back to the same end result though. Can't see anyone other than Rodgers getting it now. From an article that was in the local Reading paper last week he actually still lives in Reading and has expressed a desire to return to the club at some point. 500k to Watford should do it. The club said last week they were hoping to appoint someone in 2 weeks, so if there's no news next week it can be assumed there's been complications of some sort.
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Post by Panda on Jun 3, 2009 16:20:39 GMT 1
Steve Bruce has been confirmed as the new Sunderland manager.
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Post by Shireblogger on Jun 4, 2009 15:08:15 GMT 1
Jim Magilton is the new manager of QPR. Another baffling choice. QPR are supposedly one of the wealthiest clubs in the world. Jim Magilton = decent guy, did an OK job at Ipswich. But not really one of the world's most sought-after managers. Maybe QPR don't have the money that everyone thinks - perhaps Bernie and Flavio only put in a few quid, so they could get free tickets for the Cup Final, or some other dodgy perk ?
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Post by Shireblogger on Jun 4, 2009 15:13:41 GMT 1
Steve Bruce has been confirmed as the new Sunderland manager. Now this is a very good decision. Bruce has experience. He has a good back room team. He has common sense, and won't go round wasting money in a hurry. He can spot talent, and is patient with youth. He comes across as being good with the dressing room - a good bloke, but one who is definitely in charge. And Quinn seems to be the sort of chairman most managers would dream of. He knows the sport. Commands respect. Has been loyal and honest with his managers so far. Doesn't over-promise and under-deliver. I predict good things at Sunderland. Probably 10th - 12th next year, with a few place improvement each year, built on solid foundations, and with the odd exciting cup run thrown in for those fantastic fans. [NB. This isn't written to provoke fans of Newcastle or Middlesbrough. Just the view of a neutral who likes a Premiership with geographic diversity and a big, long-standing fanbase.]
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Post by Panda on Jun 4, 2009 16:13:50 GMT 1
Jim Magilton is the new manager of QPR. Another baffling choice. QPR are supposedly one of the wealthiest clubs in the world. Jim Magilton = decent guy, did an OK job at Ipswich. But not really one of the world's most sought-after managers. Maybe QPR don't have the money that everyone thinks - perhaps Bernie and Flavio only put in a few quid, so they could get free tickets for the Cup Final, or some other dodgy perk ? Maybe the rumours regarding Briatore's interference are dissuading high-profile managers from going anywhere near the place...
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Post by Panda on Jun 4, 2009 16:15:42 GMT 1
[NB. This isn't written to provoke fans of Newcastle or Middlesbrough. Just the view of a neutral who likes a Premiership with geographic diversity and a big, long-standing fanbase.] How is praising another team provocative?
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