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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #225 on: August 06, 2019, 01:32:14 PM »
I believe the club warmed to him initially because of his "can do" character.

While the U23 & junior coaches were technically excellent, perhaps MA has been brought in to install a "winning" character ethos to the junior players.
Perhaps, for example, that's what's missing with Sam Field
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #226 on: August 06, 2019, 01:50:11 PM »
Im not buying the Appleton is 'here to takeover' talk in here.

Just think he was a great guy to bring in for the position.....all the restructuring and they must think he was perfect for the job
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #227 on: August 06, 2019, 02:03:33 PM »
Im not buying the Appleton is 'here to takeover' talk in here.

Just think he was a great guy to bring in for the position.....all the restructuring and they must think he was perfect for the job

and he's a fall back option if it all goes Pete Tong with Slaven
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #228 on: August 06, 2019, 07:13:53 PM »
I’m sure we feel like we owe this guy a living.

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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #229 on: September 18, 2019, 06:52:41 PM »
Looks like Appy may be on his way out ...
http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/1000944886?-11200:789
"West Bromwich Albion U23 coach Michael Appleton is the overwhelming favourite to take over at Lincoln City."

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« Reply #230 on: September 19, 2019, 06:34:45 AM »
I am a little disappointed with this. Obviously Appleton is ambitious and is not going to turn down a decent opportunity to be a Manager at first team level. Yet he has only just taken the Under 23 role and while you could argue that clubs are quick to fire coaches therefore they don't owe teams much loyalty at under 23 level that is not the case and committing to do the job for a least a couple of seasons is not too unreasonable of an expectation.

 
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #231 on: September 19, 2019, 06:59:52 AM »
I am a little disappointed with this. Obviously Appleton is ambitious and is not going to turn down a decent opportunity to be a Manager at first team level. Yet he has only just taken the Under 23 role and while you could argue that clubs are quick to fire coaches therefore they don't owe teams much loyalty at under 23 level that is not the case and committing to do the job for a least a couple of seasons is not too unreasonable of an expectation.

 

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« Reply #232 on: September 19, 2019, 08:12:53 AM »
It seems if he was going to be so quick to leave perhaps the club would've recognised that and opted for somebody else. We'll see though i guess.
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #233 on: September 19, 2019, 09:13:30 AM »
Let’s have a sweepstake on when he will come back next and what role he will take up with the club.

2021 - head of tea making or some other made up role because we think owe the chap a livliehood

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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #234 on: September 19, 2019, 09:56:06 AM »
Whilst he's no world beater, he is too good to be an U23 coach, and that should have been recognised when he was offered the job. We probably thought it was too good an opportunity to turn up despite the risk of him being head-hunted.
Next bloke should be long term though, we need some consistency running the academy after all the recent upheaval.

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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #235 on: September 19, 2019, 12:48:29 PM »
I don't begrudge the guy a better job or owt, but this sticks in the throat a bit, being so short-lived.

If he goes, then fine, but I hope we won't be taking him back again if/when it all goes pear shaped for him.

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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #236 on: September 19, 2019, 01:55:03 PM »
Get ready for the return of Jimmy Shan
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #237 on: September 19, 2019, 04:23:16 PM »
Get ready for the return of Jimmy Shan
I really do hope so
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #238 on: September 19, 2019, 04:39:38 PM »
I don't begrudge the guy a better job or owt, but this sticks in the throat a bit, being so short-lived.

If he goes, then fine, but I hope we won't be taking him back again if/when it all goes pear shaped for him.
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #239 on: September 19, 2019, 04:42:44 PM »
I think the appointment of Appleton was a deliberate effort to appoint a coach with extensive first team experience to help bridge the gap between youth and first team football. As such I would be surprised to see Shan or another coach whose experience is primarily based in youth football appointed if as looks likely that Appleton leaves. 

Update Appleton appointed by Lincoln City according to John Percy on Twitter.
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #240 on: September 20, 2019, 06:02:24 PM »
Confirmed, he's been appointed manager of Lincoln City.
https://www.wba.co.uk/news/2019/september2/appleton-appointed-lincoln-boss/

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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #241 on: September 20, 2019, 06:13:55 PM »
Good Luck Michael
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #242 on: September 20, 2019, 06:42:15 PM »
See you again soon Appy!
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #243 on: September 20, 2019, 06:55:39 PM »
I hope you have great success with LCFC apps, cannot help thinking its a poisened chalice though
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #244 on: September 20, 2019, 07:54:48 PM »
I do wish him all the best but had hoped to get at least a year out of him with our U23 squad.

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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #245 on: September 20, 2019, 08:05:57 PM »
I wished him luck and it was meant sincerely.

But Michael doesn’t have the best track record for his decision making in accepting a Head Coach/Managerial role
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #246 on: April 30, 2022, 04:03:45 PM »
John Percy just Tweeted

Breaking: Michael Appleton to leave #LincolnCity after Saturday’s match against Crewe. Appleton to part company by mutual consent, after nearly 3 years in charge. Will be a great appointment for a club this summer.
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Re: Michael Appleton
« Reply #247 on: April 30, 2022, 05:11:14 PM »
Lots of people say he is a great coach but his achievements are fairly shallow and while I like him this season has given me doubts. His next appointment will be another 6-7000 attendance football league side.
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