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Phil_bfc deux

Phil_bfc deux

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There are only 2 who I would want managing our great club

First choice is Richie Wellens - We should go all out to get him as ticks all the boxes of what I would want

Experience in the football league, plays the right way and has knowledge of the lower leagues, also has Blackpool connections so will get the club.

His son is even a Blackpool fan

Second choice would be Joey Barton also experience in league one and wants his teams to play football, just the personality we need to revitalise the football club

Big few weeks ahead for Sadler

We can't make the wrong choice this time
 
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Dobbie or Wild for me. There is something intriguing about a Barton appointment though. I just feel an implosion and chaos would never be far away !
 
Bowyer and dobbie as a combination would please a few.
I'd be happy with Wellens, Barton and new blood assistants also,
Chance of a new dawn should not be overlooked just to please us fans quickly.
 
Wellens would be my first choice ,not sure we would get him,has he even applied or been interviewed,I too am worried about Dobbies lack of experience so I’d be happy with Gary Bowyer with Dobbie in our ‘boot room ‘.
 
John Deary me said:
Bowyer and dobbie as a combination would please a few.
I'd be happy with Wellens, Barton and new blood assistants also,
Chance of a new dawn should not be overlooked just to please us fans quickly.
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Yep and I also don't get all this shoehorning coaches into other roles

Appoint a decent manager and let him bring in his own back room team

Simple really
 
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Phil_bfc deux said:
Not for me

He's done a great job in the short term but is lacking the experience needed

Does he know players in league one?
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I don't know but i trust his judgement on players and that and the coaching are more important than knowing people in League One.

Experience: McCarthy. Appleton. Grayson.
No experience: Critchley. Evatt. Rosenior. McKenna.

Wellens and Barton both a bit volatile. Neither has actually done that much tbh. A good season or two in L2 for Wellens. Id be ok with him but Dobbie may prove better and is in place and deserves a crack IMO. And theres no way Barton will be offered it.
 
voyeur said:
I don't know but i trust his judgement on players and that and the coaching are more important than knowing people in League One.

Experience: McCarthy. Appleton. Grayson.
No experience: Critchley. Evatt. Rosenior. McKenna.

Wellens and Barton both a bit volatile. Neither has actually done that much tbh. A good season or two in L2 for Wellens. Id be ok with him but Dobbie may prove better and is in place and deserves a crack IMO. And theres no way Barton will be offered it.
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It's a fair point

Only in that I would say Critchley had a very poor start with one win in ten, we can't afford a start like that this time around

Evatt had experience with Barrow playing a really good brand of football, Rosenior had experience as a number 2 in league one and McKenna spent around 4 million quid getting Ipswich appointed

So yeah I kinda get the point you are making but not really the examples that you listed
 
Joey Barton would be an interesting one.

3/4 of the West wouldn’t renew their ST 😆

It all depends who’s on the list.

If we’re going for a young coach then Dobbie ticks boxes over a Wild or the Spanish fellar, but either of them could be better.

Who’s actually picking our manager 😂🤷🏻‍♂️
 
I agree with the Wellens shout as he seems a good call, forget Barton for me, some of his past behaviour is not acceptable.

I think Dobbie has shown enough in his brief spell to be given the nod, remember Critchley was "lacking experience" and "didn't know L! players" as you put it and he didn't do too badly did he?

I think Dobbie is a gamble worth taking, he ticks all the boxes for me.
 
Wizaard said:
We can't afford a divisive appointment. Barton would be exactly that. There would be as many unhappy with it as happy.

We need a united fanbase like we saw over that last half dozen games, even if it was too late.

For that reason, Wellens or Dobbie for me.
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Exactly the issue we have here, we need an appointment that 99% of fans can get behind and will back.

The last thing we need is a divisive appointment, have a poor start and the boos start ringing round.

Dobbie deserves a crack IMO but would also be happy with another young prem coach in the mould of Critchley and McKenna.
 
Phil_bfc deux said:
There are only 2 who I would want managing our great club

First choice is Richie Wellens - We should go all out to get him as ticks all the boxes of what I would want

Experience in the football league, plays the right way and has knowledge of the lower leagues, also has Blackpool connections so will get the club.

His son is even a Blackpool fan

Second choice would be Joey Barton also experience in league one and wants his teams to play football, just the personality we need to revitalise the football club

Big few weeks ahead for Sadler

We can't make the wrong choice this time
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It was surprising to read that a quiet and hippyish lad like you was attracted to the aggressive and volatile types of managers.
 
Tangerine_Dream said:
Exactly the issue we have here, we need an appointment that 99% of fans can get behind and will back.

The last thing we need is a divisive appointment, have a poor start and the boos start ringing round.

Dobbie deserves a crack IMO but would also be happy with another young prem coach in the mould of Critchley and McKenna.
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If anyone deserves a crack it's Joey Barton.
 
Dobbie for me and the experience would come from a decent number 2(most clubs now have two assistants anyway) so Blinkhorn could stay.
Similar to Critchley having Calderwood and McCall as the wise one.
 
My mates lad played under Wild at Halifax, so I saw a fair few of their games.

They played a high pressing game, and took Halifax from the bottom half to a team that finished in the top 6 twice during his tenure.

Defensively Halifax set their most clean sheets in a season under Wild (21).

His teams are known for their fitness, my mates lad wa subsequently signed for Walsall and then played the most minutes for them the following season.

He's a name I first mentioned on here in February as a potential for our post.

Whoever gets the job, and I'm not adverse to Dobbie being involved in part of that, whether as a 2 or a 3, I would also like Thommo involved.
Before he took up his current role he often commentate on our games and his knowledge and awareness of our in play set up during matches was clear to hear.
 
poolseasider said:
Dobbie for me and the experience would come from a decent number 2(most clubs now have two assistants anyway) so Blinkhorn could stay.
Similar to Critchley having Calderwood and McCall as the wise one.
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Pleased for Calderwood to gain promotion with Northampton after Scunnys 7 goal capitulation cost them automatic on the last day of last season.
Watched their final game the other day, it was nervy.
 
Phil_bfc deux said:
It's a fair point

Only in that I would say Critchley had a very poor start with one win in ten, we can't afford a start like that this time around

Evatt had experience with Barrow playing a really good brand of football, Rosenior had experience as a number 2 in league one and McKenna spent around 4 million quid getting Ipswich appointed

So yeah I kinda get the point you are making but not really the examples that you listed
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It wasnt a great start but it came after a total squad change with little spent in fees, and we in fact won 3 of our first 10 league games, and drew 2. 11 points. Got promoted as the best team in the league in the second half of the season.

I'd settle for a repeat of that, personally.
 
Mcewans Mullet said:
My mates lad played under Wild at Halifax, so I saw a fair few of their games.

They played a high pressing game, and took Halifax from the bottom half to a team that finished in the top 6 twice during his tenure.

Defensively Halifax set their most clean sheets in a season under Wild (21).

His teams are known for their fitness, my mates lad wa subsequently signed for Walsall and then played the most minutes for them the following season.

He's a name I first mentioned on here in February as a potential for our post.

Whoever gets the job, and I'm not adverse to Dobbie being involved in part of that, whether as a 2 or a 3, I would also like Thommo involved.
Before he took up his current role he often commentate on our games and his knowledge and awareness of our in play set up during matches was clear to hear.
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All about running around

Like I said one to file away under the McCarthy hoof ball way
 
voyeur said:
It wasnt a great start but it came after a total squad change with little spent in fees, and we in fact won 3 of our first 10 league games, and drew 2. 11 points. Got promoted as the best team in the league in the second half of the season.

I'd settle for a repeat of that, personally.
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Was it one win in seven or something

I haven't checked

I just know we looked very under prepared for league one football

Critchley was lucky in that when he made poor signings he was allowed to sign better replacements

Ethan Robson and MJ Williams spring to mind as being poor and then being replaced by Dougall and Stewart during the same season

Critchley had a hell of a lot more backing than Appleton was ever given
 
Mcewans Mullet said:
My mates lad played under Wild at Halifax, so I saw a fair few of their games.

They played a high pressing game, and took Halifax from the bottom half to a team that finished in the top 6 twice during his tenure.

Defensively Halifax set their most clean sheets in a season under Wild (21).

His teams are known for their fitness, my mates lad wa subsequently signed for Walsall and then played the most minutes for them the following season.

He's a name I first mentioned on here in February as a potential for our post.

Whoever gets the job, and I'm not adverse to Dobbie being involved in part of that, whether as a 2 or a 3, I would also like Thommo involved.
Before he took up his current role he often commentate on our games and his knowledge and awareness of our in play set up during matches was clear to hear.
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Yep as an exile I have seen a few Halifax Town games being a local . He got them playing some decent stuff, it wasn’t defensive at all. Did very well so again him or Dobbie for me.
 
Phil_bfc deux said:
Was it one win in seven or something

I haven't checked

I just know we looked very under prepared for league one football

Critchley was lucky in that when he made poor signings he was allowed to sign better replacements

Ethan Robson and MJ Williams spring to mind as being poor and then being replaced by Dougall and Stewart during the same season

Critchley had a hell of a lot more backing than Appleton was ever given
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Don't agree. Thats your slant based on your poor judgement in real time, at the time. 😏
 
I don't want Barton. A manager is someone who represents the club and I don't want him associated with us. Dobbie would be a simple appointment. All new managers are a risk, but we have had a small sample and he has done what two experienced managers couldn't.

If the club goes for Wellens or Wild then I'd also be fine with that, although it would feel a bit harsh on Dobbie.

I would be quite annoyed if it was Barton.
 
Wizaard said:
We can't afford a divisive appointment. Barton would be exactly that. There would be as many unhappy with it as happy.

We need a united fanbase like we saw over that last half dozen games, even if it was too late.

For that reason, Wellens or Dobbie for me.
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I kinda think all appointments listed are gonna be divisive.

Unless we get someone like ancelotti!
 
Posters continue to mention Thommo when these positions need filling but Mr Sadler has overlooked him on several occasions during his tenure. There must be a reason for this?
 
Phil_bfc deux said:
It's a fair point

Only in that I would say Critchley had a very poor start with one win in ten, we can't afford a start like that this time around

Evatt had experience with Barrow playing a really good brand of football, Rosenior had experience as a number 2 in league one and McKenna spent around 4 million quid getting Ipswich appointed

So yeah I kinda get the point you are making but not really the examples that you listed
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Evatt had no experience when he did a great job at Barrow. Critch had a bad start, as did Grayson first time around but both got us promoted. I’d give it Dobbie at this point too, mostly because he talks well and used the tools he had available to the best of their strengths, which while not rocket science, is what a good manager should do IMO and lots over complicate things. It was the Holloway way I think.

Would be happy enough with Wellens, but I don’t like Barton’s abraisive nature, I think if it goes well, which is possible, he’d be fine, but if it started badly I could see the wheels coming off badly in a number of ways at BFC as things stand.
 
Phil_bfc deux said:
There are only 2 who I would want managing our great club

First choice is Richie Wellens - We should go all out to get him as ticks all the boxes of what I would want

Experience in the football league, plays the right way and has knowledge of the lower leagues, also has Blackpool connections so will get the club.

His son is even a Blackpool fan

Second choice would be Joey Barton also experience in league one and wants his teams to play football, just the personality we need to revitalise the football club

Big few weeks ahead for Sadler

We can't make the wrong choice this time
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It is indeed a big few weeks for the owner, but we need to get people in place as soon as possible. Last season’s dithering was a big factor in such an awful season in my opinion. The new guy needs to assess the present squad and have time to bring in the players he wants - not the injury prone crocks we were lumbered with last season.

I can’t say that the list of potential candidates is especially exciting and none of them stand out. Of those being talked about though I’d prefer Wellens or Dobbie - although we’d have to pay compensation for Wellens, taking money out of the player budget. Not sure about Barton, definitely not Wild or Critchley.

I agree Phil, whoever comes in needs to bring in their own back room - we shouldn’t be shoehorning people into roles.
 
The current situation regarding this appointment I think there is a good feel factor with Dobbie,
he's getting a response from the players and thats it. Its not rocket science, give him a experienced
No 2 and back him with some good players.
 
Adams Kebab said:
Joey Barton would be an interesting one.

3/4 of the West wouldn’t renew their ST 😆

It all depends who’s on the list.

If we’re going for a young coach then Dobbie ticks boxes over a Wild or the Spanish fellar, but either of them could be better.

Who’s actually picking our manager 😂🤷🏻‍♂️
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Dobbie ticks the boxes over Wild and Pelach if we're going for a young coach

Dobbs is the eldest out of those 3!!
 
Phil_bfc deux said:
It's not debatable to be honest

We had an awful start to that season
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Its very debatable. And you called it wrong then. And you still do.

We were the better side away to Plymouth on the opening day but couldn't score. Day one, with a completely new side, well organised and keeping possession. And the initial problems lasted around 7 games. Seven. Soon after we had 5 consecutive wins. Which you obviously didnt see coming.
 
voyeur said:
Its very debatable. And you called it wrong then. And you still do.

We were the better side away to Plymouth on the opening day but couldn't score. Day one, with a completely new side, well organised and keeping possession. And the initial problems lasted around 7 games. Seven. Soon after we had 5 consecutive wins. Which you obviously didnt see coming.
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So one win in seven then
 
Phil_bfc deux said:
Was it one win in seven or something

I haven't checked

I just know we looked very under prepared for league one football

Critchley was lucky in that when he made poor signings he was allowed to sign better replacements

Ethan Robson and MJ Williams spring to mind as being poor and then being replaced by Dougall and Stewart during the same season

Critchley had a hell of a lot more backing than Appleton was ever given
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The lack of backing was one of many mistakes by the Board last season!
 
Wizaard said:
We can't afford a divisive appointment. Barton would be exactly that. There would be as many unhappy with it as happy.

We need a united fanbase like we saw over that last half dozen games, even if it was too late.

For that reason, Wellens or Dobbie for me.
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I’m sure you would be still renewing your ST Wiz even with Joey at the helm. 😉
 
One major aspect to keep in mind is that a managerial change would normally have been in place before the end of the current season and as such said person would be in a position to assess the ins and outs and any potential from within to hit the ground running for next season.

Any appointment other than Dobbie can't make that assessment accurately before a number of training sessions friendlies or indeed league games have taken place to see what's required and potentially delay the rebuild.

I'm not advocating Dobbie should get the job but their are certainly compelling reasons why he should.
 
Wizaard said:
We can't afford a divisive appointment. Barton would be exactly that. There would be as many unhappy with it as happy.

We need a united fanbase like we saw over that last half dozen games, even if it was too late.

For that reason, Wellens or Dobbie for me.
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Barton could sort the division out in 10 seconds-

It's a great club who had (insert adjective) owners who I had to speak out against myself on behalf of the fans and got threatened by them. Now Blackpool FC is in safe hands and we can move forward again together, owner, directors, staff, players and fans.

OK he's a fast talker.
 
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