The Candidates

[RemovedUser]

Originally Posted by harrypothead

Craig Bellemy would be a good punt as he will know Darlington very well. But saying that so would a lot of other top coaches. I can't see Adam Owen coming here as he is doing well abroad. Who ever we bring in I really hope Carl Darlington is considered as I'd hate it if we bring in another Gary mills who comes in with his own team and we get rid of one of the best coaches around, maybe one of the best outside the prem for me.

Intresting times ahead. I do feel we might need to bring someone in as Darlington is part time and we need 1 manager until the end of the season .

The Board could make it a condition of appointment that Darlington must continue in his role, with that role and responsibilities clearly defined, for the new man to adhere to.

[jonesfach]

Originally Posted by Redrobinman

The Board could make it a condition of appointment that Darlington must continue in his role, with that role and responsibilities clearly defined, for the new man to adhere to.

I am guessing that CD will have connections with the new manager in some shape or form.

[Todd Sweeney]

I’d like to see Darlington made permanent Director of Coaching (on a part time basis if that is what he still wants). He can then set the playing style and the philosophy, and day to day affairs could then be handled by a first team manager. If that manager goes it is then not such a huge issue.

This kind of set-up worked well for Swansea as they climbed the leagues under a number of different managers.

[jonesfach]

Originally Posted by Todd Sweeney

I’d like to see Darlington made permanent Director of Coaching (on a part time basis if that is what he still wants). He can then set the playing style and the philosophy, and day to day affairs could then be handled by a first team manager. If that manager goes it is then not such a huge issue.

This kind of set-up worked well for Swansea as they climbed the leagues under a number of different managers.

Isn't this what he is now?

[ABd]

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[Todd Sweeney]

Originally Posted by jonesfach

Isn't this what he is now?

I’m not sure it is that clearly defined at the moment. He’s just a coach and there is no guarantee he will still be here if the next manager doesn’t want him, as happened under Mills. In my view we should have a more clearly defined heirarchy.

[ABd]

Originally Posted by Todd Sweeney

I’m not sure it is that clearly defined at the moment. He’s just a coach and there is no guarantee he will still be here if the next manager doesn’t want him, as happened under Mills. In my view we should have a more clearly defined heirarchy.

God yeah, imagine if Darlington got sacked by text again.

I'd laugh and cry at the same time. Mainly cry.

[Hampshire Red]

Originally Posted by redtalk

I do hope and believe we have learnt the lessons from Mills, and whoever comes in will be left in no uncertain terms that the club has a particular long term coaching setup, and they will have to work with it, tearing it up like Mills did is non negotiable.

I agree Redtalk. I just hope those who are making the decision recognise the mistake that was made after Wilkin was sacked. \even if we would all like to see some more attractive football Dean, Andy and Carl have laid the groundwork for a more professional approach to how we run things on the field. No more short termism. We should fight to keep Carl and Andy at the club and the new man needs to buy in to our philosophy.

[Lets Av A Riot]

Originally Posted by harrypothead

I can't see Adam Owen coming here as he is doing well abroad.

not as well as you think matey..

Owen became manager of Polish club Lechia Gdańsk in September 2017 He was sacked on 3 March 2018