New City Manager?

[Croc]

Well? Who would you want to see fill the vacant hotseat?

[tim]

Morell Maison for me, maybe with Big Ron as Assistant.

[StopfordianWCFC]

If we are going to pinch perople, then Phil Robinson of Stafford Rangers! ;D

[suv]

Having declined the offer of Hucknall away on Tuesday in favour of Cardiff V Wolves on wednesday (splendid win at the "Hell hole") Could we leave McCarthy where he is please?

Bullock/Molloy Dream Team!!!!

[tim]

Jeez that would have the fans sat in front of the telly! If Jock Morrison and Preece couldn't cut it on the discipline front.....

[andy]

Morell Maison. Full-time players, big cheque book? One year's experience at CN level before returning to Southern League.

[darrellbutler]

Martin Jol.

Kevin Wilson? Roger Ashby? Rod Brown?

[colinlayland]

I would like it to go on record,that I will not be applying for the job,just in case the rumours start.

[darrellbutler]

I will. I took City to the conference in two seasons on Football Manager '05.

[niels]

Not Rod Brown. I would like to learn the names of the players before they are shipped out. He must keep a whole department at the FA employed, by himself

[Tim Munslow]

I have no idea personally, I don't know the manager labour market well enough. Certainly the much-acclaimed Morrell Maison made his name (if he's got one that is!) on the basis of his record @ Buckingham, not Kettering, and has no long-term track record. And we certainly don't want Phil Robinson, who looks as if he's about to get Stafford relegated.

All I would ask is that the Board do not conduct a charade like the last time, where (well this is how it seemed to me) they interviewed lots of well known candidates, then calmly announced they'd plucked a rabbit out of the hat and his name was Andy Preece. Had I been one of the other candidates I think I would have complained to a tribunal. Let's us have a fair and open process this time.

As to the "lucky" person handed this particular poison chalice? I'm torn between someone with a proven track record and an up and coming newcomer with the right attributes, who has the energy and enthusiasm to drive the club forward. And it ought to be someone who doesn't live 120 miles away and who is at SGL most of his time.

With Blue Square South looming large they will need to have plenty of contacts and players available in the Midlands, not fetching people 80 miles each way twice a week for training. If that doesn't sap their energy I don't know what will.

I've done quite a bit of interviewing in my time and I well remember my biggest mistake; it was when I was going away on holiday and was in a rush to make an appointment.

The motto is take your time and get it right.

[Deleted]

I really don't care so long as he's of a decent standard, its such a lottery anyway this football management business, but all I'd ask is
1. He doesn't have to make a 300 mile round trip to home matches and training
2. His players don't have to make 150 mile round trips to home matches and training
3. He has contacts in and around the Midlands football marketplace - not Greater Manchester
4. He's prepared to look at local youth talent, and understands that not all the youth footballers in and around Worcestershire want to do a 2 year Sports Science course at Worcester Tech. Why should Evesham United and Stourport Swifts have a bigger and better pool of 16-18 year olds to select from?

In short, whoever takes the job should be in a position to build the best squad he possibly can from the best available players,not just the leftovers from North.

I've done shedloads of interviews in my time and one thing I've learnt is that the guy who interviews best isn't necessarily the best man for the job, he's often the most well practised and experienced interviewee!!!

[suv]

darrellbutler said:

I will. I took City to the conference in two seasons on Football Manager '05.

Seriously

When Graham Turner got the sack from wolves a good friend of mine (carpenter by trade), wolves season ticket holder, applied for the vacant managerial position. Sent his CV saying, played for warndon sports, knew the teams strengths & weakness etc etc.
Got a letter back from molineux saying all the usual
"unsuccessful this time, but we'll keep you on our records"
signed by Sir Jack Haywood. It's now in a picture frame hanging up in his cloakroom.

[Deleted]

What's all this talk about Blue Square South? Have you all heard something I haven't?

[Deleted]

BG Premier maybe??? We'll have to be careful!!

[salmon]

All i hope is that we get a manager who will give his all for worcester, and not just here for a ride, we need a man with passion,an excellant tactician. Preecey had the passion, but his inability to use plan B maybe was his downfall. I hope Dave Boddy and the board choose wisely Preece's successor, as hopefully he will have a new stadium and a good budget to work with in a couple of years time. Des Lyttle gets my vote.

[Deleted]

The problem I have with Des is that I associate him with our "5 at the back" approach. Perhaps this is unfair as he could well have just been obeying orders. I hope we get someone who takes a look at the likes of Clarke; Smith; Burley etc and thinks "Hey! These guys have the ability to attack teams and hurt them! If I bolster the midfield we could take the world on!"

I really think this squad could tear sides apart. And THAT is the sad thing about AP's time here. He signed players with ability and flare - and never really exploited that.

[voiceofreason]

suv said:

darrellbutler said:

I will. I took City to the conference in two seasons on Football Manager '05.

Seriously

When Graham Turner got the sack from wolves a good friend of mine (carpenter by trade), wolves season ticket holder, applied for the vacant managerial position. Sent his CV saying, played for warndon sports, knew the teams strengths & weakness etc etc.
Got a letter back from molineux saying all the usual
"unsuccessful this time, but we'll keep you on our records"
signed by Sir Jack Haywood. It's now in a picture frame hanging up in his cloakroom.

After Wolves's 1st.game in Div.4, back in 1986, a pal of mine & I who were so disgusted by the performance, we went to reception to complain! Eventually some top Wolves official came out & offered us a Trial on the following Monday! Needless to say, we never showed.....

[voiceofreason]

I say, poach the manager of one of the top 3 clubs in Conference South, which is where we'll be next season........

[theoffy]

Andy Awford but can we afford him?

[wonderfullcity]

in re: to Tim and JCP, based on that criteria i would like to see Martin O' Connor take the job, with Graham Hyde as his assistant.

O'connor has a tremendous playing CV at the higest level, has experienced coaching at a number of levels. He took charge of kidderminster harriers after his birmingham and walsall spells, meaning that his contacts (especially) in the midlands will be second to none. and he has also had a season and a bit at Halesowen Town, learning the ins and outs of part time football. Therfore i feel with more to work with at worcester he would potentially do a good job!

[Deleted]

voiceofreason said:

I say, poach the manager of one of the top 3 clubs in Conference South, which is where we'll be next season........

You know that??

[Deleted]

Norman Potter

[dg]

suv said:

darrellbutler said:

I will. I took City to the conference in two seasons on Football Manager '05.

Seriously

When Graham Turner got the sack from wolves a good friend of mine (carpenter by trade), wolves season ticket holder, applied for the vacant managerial position. Sent his CV saying, played for warndon sports, knew the teams strengths & weakness etc etc.
Got a letter back from molineux saying all the usual
"unsuccessful this time, but we'll keep you on our records"
signed by Sir Jack Haywood. It's now in a picture frame hanging up in his cloakroom.

Can only be the one and only John Davis

[wh]

jcp said:

I really don't care so long as he's of a decent standard, its such a lottery anyway this football management business, but all I'd ask is
1. He doesn't have to make a 300 mile round trip to home matches and training
2. His players don't have to make 150 mile round trips to home matches and training
3. He has contacts in and around the Midlands football marketplace - not Greater Manchester
4. He's prepared to look at local youth talent, and understands that not all the youth footballers in and around Worcestershire want to do a 2 year Sports Science course at Worcester Tech. Why should Evesham United and Stourport Swifts have a bigger and better pool of 16-18 year olds to select from?

In short, whoever takes the job should be in a position to build the best squad he possibly can from the best available players,not just the leftovers from North.

I've done shedloads of interviews in my time and one thing I've learnt is that the guy who interviews best isn't necessarily the best man for the job, he's often the most well practised and experienced interviewee!!!

spot on there Jem.

The squad has to be local, it doesnt matter if we are North or south then the only thing we can say is that training will be in worcester so the players should be able to get here with as little travelling as possible, which will also help with the expences and budgeting.

[suv]

dg said:

suv said:

Seriously

When Graham Turner got the sack from wolves a good friend of mine (carpenter by trade), wolves season ticket holder, applied for the vacant managerial position. Sent his CV saying, played for warndon sports, knew the teams strengths & weakness etc etc.
Got a letter back from molineux saying all the usual
"unsuccessful this time, but we'll keep you on our records"
signed by Sir Jack Haywood. It's now in a picture frame hanging up in his cloakroom.

Can only be the one and only John Davis

[nickb303]

At half time yesterday Mark Yates was a shoe in.

DB on BBC H&W said he had already had 4 expressions of interest including a call during the Evesham match.

[Deleted]

If I was an ambitious manager at our level I'd tear the doors down to manage WCFC. Sod the idea of it being a "poisoned chalice." It's what you make it. The board always appear to back the man in charge; the news re the ground should be a huge positive boost both on and off the pitch; there's already a good core of players at the club; and the potential fan base is huge for this level. What else would you want?

[oldboyblue]

Darren Acton as player manager

[dorothy]

wh said:

jcp said:

I really don't care so long as he's of a decent standard, its such a lottery anyway this football management business, but all I'd ask is
1. He doesn't have to make a 300 mile round trip to home matches and training
2. His players don't have to make 150 mile round trips to home matches and training
3. He has contacts in and around the Midlands football marketplace - not Greater Manchester
4. He's prepared to look at local youth talent, and understands that not all the youth footballers in and around Worcestershire want to do a 2 year Sports Science course at Worcester Tech. Why should Evesham United and Stourport Swifts have a bigger and better pool of 16-18 year olds to select from?

In short, whoever takes the job should be in a position to build the best squad he possibly can from the best available players,not just the leftovers from North.

I've done shedloads of interviews in my time and one thing I've learnt is that the guy who interviews best isn't necessarily the best man for the job, he's often the most well practised and experienced interviewee!!!

spot on there Jem.

The squad has to be local, it doesnt matter if we are North or south then the only thing we can say is that training will be in worcester so the players should be able to get here with as little travelling as possible, which will also help with the expences and budgeting.

I'd have thought that locally there is a huge pool of players released by the midlands "big boys". Bring in a few of these with things to prove, hoping for advancement and with the experience of training techniques of the top managers and accademies.
From what I'm led to believe there seems to be an aversion to using local tallent.

As for the new manager, I guess it will be someone who comes to us rather than us approaching him.