New Manager / Coach Rumours

abundegas · Post by **abundegas** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:20 pm

Guildford White wrote: The Don did that with someone seen as an old has-been, Bobby Collins, a centre-half written off by everybody, Jack Charlton, and an incredibly talented group of youngsters, supplemented with key buys (Johnny Giles, Mick Jones, Allan Clarke)

Wilko did it with someone seen as being past his best, Gordon Strachan, some judicious buys of players seen as just past their peak (Mel Sterland, Chris Fairclough, Chris Whyte, Lee Chapman), some prodigious youth (David Batty, Gary Speed) and the tactical buy (Vinnie Jones) who after promotion was replaced by the more creative Gary McAllister.

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Were the fans at the time excited by the acquisition of these players, or are we seeing them as fantastic with the benefit of hindsight? Perhaps it's far too soon to judge Cellino?

becchio bear · Post by **becchio bear** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:10 pm

The man in the know seems to think Clarke is the No 1 choice

scuudz · Post by **scuudz** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:29 pm

becchio bear wrote:The man in the know seems to think Clarke is the No 1 choice

I hope so. For my money, he is definitely the best of the currently out-of-work managers, maybe tied with Pulis.

Dr.Leeds · Post by **Dr.Leeds** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:35 pm

abundegas wrote:
Were the fans at the time excited by the acquisition of these players, or are we seeing them as fantastic with the benefit of hindsight? Perhaps it's far too soon to judge Cellino?

Collins looked good on the Pathé news reels but most fans realised how unreliable those were...

Twiggster · Post by **Twiggster** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 7:48 pm

Dr.Leeds wrote:
Collins looked good on the Pathé news reels but most fans realised how unreliable those were...

:hahaha:

The Subhuman · Post by **The Subhuman** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:26 pm

Gino 1959 wrote:I reckon that I'll be drawing my state pension before we are in the Prem again.

jeez give us a chance...MC said TWO years!!!

Twiggster · Post by **Twiggster** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:14 pm

faaip wrote:

jeez give us a chance...MC said TWO years!!!

I refer you to Gino's post!

The Subhuman · Post by **The Subhuman** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 9:34 pm

Twiggster wrote:
I refer you to Gino's post!

I was

Twiggster · Post by **Twiggster** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:28 pm

faaip wrote:
I was

LOL

Ryan_LUFC · Post by **Ryan_LUFC** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:00 pm

http://www.lionelbirnie.com/beppe/

Article on Sannino from twitter

Dr.Leeds · Post by **Dr.Leeds** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 2:17 pm

Ryan_LUFC wrote:http://www.lionelbirnie.com/beppe/

Article on Sannino from twitter

Worked in a psychiatric hospital?

He sounds perfect...

Dimboyslim · Post by **Dimboyslim** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:10 pm

Dear Mr. Cellino,
Re: Head Coach Vacancy @ LUFC.

I would like to throw my hat into the ring.
I am a Leeds 'Pure-blood' & have supported my club for over 50 years.
My mother was a nurse at High Royds Hospital ( psychiatric) & I have a football coaching certificate.
I taught football to children at a primary school level & have my own boots & an LUFC hoodie.
I have no experience in professional football whatsoever, but I do play 'kick-@ss' guitar.
I would be prepared to 'learna di italiano' & believe I am perfect for the job & can start as soon as.
I am sure we could negotiate my terms & condtions over a pint or two.
Please do not hesitate to contact me c/o the MOT forum.
I look forward to your reply.
Yours blah de blah,

Dimbo.
MOT.

gessa · Post by **gessa** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:15 pm

Mark Cooper (Terry's son) from Swindon in with a chance apparently

Twiggster · Post by **Twiggster** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:51 pm

It's REDDERS!!!!

Adam Pope ‏@APOPEY 6m
#lufc Massimo Cellino backs Neil Redfearn: "I've decided to leave the team to Neil. At the moment too many coaches call me & I'm confused."
Adam Pope ‏@APOPEY 6m
Cellino added: "I think it's best to keep going with a #lufc man like now, that knows football & makes the team play in a beautiful way."

becchio bear · Post by **becchio bear** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:17 pm

Oh ffs

Twiggster · Post by **Twiggster** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:20 pm

Phil Hay ‏@PhilHayYEP 16m
Isn't an official appointment with Redfearn but don't rule it out. Cellino feels his current options for head coach aren't better than NR

Crude · Post by **Crude** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:49 pm

Twiggster wrote:Phil Hay ‏@PhilHayYEP 16m
Isn't an official appointment with Redfearn but don't rule it out. Cellino feels his current options for head coach aren't better than NR

That is a very smart move by Cellino actually. DO IT FOR REDDERS!

scuudz · Post by **scuudz** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 6:55 pm

I'm happy with the news actually. If there isn't anyone that MC thinks is suitable for the job right now, then Redders is a great choice in the interim. Plus, if things go downhill, it is safe to assume that it will push MC to appoint a new head coach quickly and let Redders resume his role at the academy as opposed to just firing him.

weasel · Post by **weasel** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:03 pm

Yeah straightforward really as no point rushing an appointment if the right person isn't available and easy enough to keep Redfearn as caretaker for a while - and if things go well give him the job.

scuudz · Post by **scuudz** » Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:05 pm

Steve Clarke is the only name being mentioned that I'd be excited about, and Adam Pope has just tweeted that sources close to Clarke have said he doesn't want the Leeds job.