[botters]

I have just sent an email addressed to Peace, I done expect an answer for him but I have said that now he has killed all the love I have had for the club that I have supported for 45 years.

[WorcsWBA]

Some tweets I've seen from Sheff Wed fans:

"Alan Irvine was responsible for the worst football at #swfc in the past 20 years"

"Alan Irvine is shocking and VERY defensive minded #swfc"

[wbhc7]

What I can't believe is that its reported he 'impressed in onterviews'. Do people get a job purely on an interview? Do employers not look at previous experience and track record?

Should Premiership clubs be employing off blagged interviews?

[macc_baggie]

I feel sorry for Irvine, and I'll back him as i would with any other manager, but.

What are the board playing at? The most uninspired insipid appointment possible. He won't attract players, he won't inspire fans and I doubt he'll get us playing good enough football to stay up.

I genuinely feel vaguely sick at the prospect of this. We need to rebuild a team, and now I'm very much getting behind the camp of people who think we need to rebuild the ownership too. I've backed Peace a lot, but this is really too much. A 1 year rolling contract too? Just demonstrates an utter lack of faith from the board in his capabilities to.

[Dexy]

If they couldn't get a bigger name why the hell didn't they go for McInnes ? , I always praised JP but i suspect he is winding the club down now. That said got to give the Irvine a fair chance.

[LiamTheBaggie]

I'm a member on a Sheffield Wednesday forum and asked them about Alan Irvine.

Here are their comments - they don't make for comfortable reading.

http://www.owlstalk.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/213791-alan-irvine/

[Norfolk Baggie]

My son came out to tell me we had appointed Irvine... I thought he was joking.  I still hope that there is some wire loose, or someone has hacked the Albion's internet for a laugh.  However, I know they have not. I am truly stunned.  There is no rationale, or logic to what has been done here.  Surely this cannot be in Peace's interests either?  The club is his biggest asset and running the club into the ground cannot be in his best interest.  I feel depressed and frankly a bit sick.

However, I would also counsel that we need to avoid the doom loop.  At least to start with, lets get behind the team, though agree it is now going to be mighty difficult now to attract good players in and to retain our best. 

[WorcsWBA]

What I can't believe is that its reported he 'impressed in interviews'.

He probably impressed them by saying - "I'd like to bring in Rob Kelly as my chosen coach and he's great mates with Keith Downing, you know...."

[royhan]

My summer is ruined with this scandalous appointment.

[Chipperfan]

I'm a member on a Sheffield Wednesday forum and asked them about Alan Irvine.

Here are their comments - they don't make for comfortable reading.

http://www.owlstalk.co.uk/forums/index.php/topic/213791-alan-irvine/

Link doesn't work, but I assume they're not overly flattering

[Foreverbaggie]

This is a complete and utter disgrace and a right kick in the bawlox for baggies fans, Peace you are a complete and utter twonk.

Sherwood I forgive you.

You are also guttless, releasing this just before the England game to try and deflect any critism you ......

[addy]

My summer is ruined with this scandalous appointment.

Same, any hope or optimism gone with this. Even put a downer on the World Cup for me.

[baggie38]

I have just sent an email addressed to Peace, I done expect an answer for him but I have said that now he has killed all the love I have had for the club that I have supported for 45 years.

What's his email address?

[Baggy nerd]

As I commented earlier I thought that Irvine and that Jesus bloke may have been interviewed by the way they suddenly rose to the top of the  betting. It is still a surprise though. Seem to remember he started out OK at Preston but Sheff Wed was a disaster.

[LiamTheBaggie]

Link doesn't work, but I assume they're not overly flattering

Ah. You have to be a member to access. I'll post the worst of the comments.

[Do I not like Wolves]

I am appalled - supporting Albion for 45 years this has to rank as the most underwhelming appointment ever. Peace has taken the cheap option yet again. I seriously thought that he had taken on board what had gone wrong last season. It seems to me he has used Mel or SC's salary to get Burton and Irvine in with some left over.
I feel very very flat!

[WorcsWBA]

Ah. You have to be a member to access. I'll post the worst of the comments.

You should post the best of the comments and, if they're bad, we'll definitely know that we're screwed! 

[alwaysbilly]

WBAFCofficial @WBAFCofficial  ·  4m

Albion delighted to announce Alan Irvine will be appointed as their new Head Coach. He has agreed a 12-month rolling contract #wba 1/3

 WBAFCofficial @WBAFCofficial  ·  4m

Irvine will complete his move to The Hawthorns once he has officially signed off from his current role as Everton’s academy manager 2/3

 WBAFCofficial @WBAFCofficial  ·  3m

Irvine will bring Rob Kelly to work as Joint-Assistant Head Coach alongside Keith Downing, whilst Dean Kiely will remain as GK Coach 3/3

I want a refund - I am sitting here in shock and actually feel sick
Halesowen town for me
Unreal - ruined my night

[Nice1Cyrille]

Some tweets I've seen from Sheff Wed fans:

""Alan Irvine is shocking and VERY defensive minded #swfc"

That may have been a plus if we had some defenders. All we have left are a couple of carthorses and some old nags. defend with that Mr Irvine.

[miggybaggy]

Lineker just asked Neil Lennon if he'd expressed an interest in the job.....Lennon couldn't wait to say NOOO! I wonder why? 

[addy]

Just out of interest what type of football does irvine play?

The worst Sheffield Wednesday fans have seen apparently...

[Avonbaggie]

On the Albion press release it says about it coming down to two oustanding candidates BUT we appointed Irvine... Is that saying he was one of those two or was someone else we decided on as the cheap 12 month option.

I've always learnt to ignore everything said before the BUT in a sentence.

Still fuming...

[spencer Baggie]

The only positive I can see, is that my contact, and me by proxy, comes out with some credibility with the little bit of info he gave me and I passed on. Definitely a left field appointment.

The local papers need to pull their fingers out and report the fans reaction to this. Peace won't read letters, Garlick couldn't care less. They've saved money so that's all that matters.

Brum Mail and E&S have an open goal here - 'Fan's fury at Irvine appointment' - 'Fans threaten season ticket refunds' I could go on and on ...

[Albion79]

I think we have to make sure we have some calm here, i am as disappointed as anybody with Irvine but now he is here, surely lets give him a chance.

Those that are that drunk off and want a refund on their season tickets then fair play to them, thats their choice but all the talk of protests, banners, etc before we have even kicked a ball  seems a bit odd.

Why not give Irvine a chance, it dont seem like it now but he could turn out to be an inspired appointment (i dont actually think he will but prepared to give him the chance) We could by having a great season by Xmas and we are all delighted.

However if come xmas we are a shambles, then i think that would be the time to let JP know the thoughts as if we rubbish, then thats a few decisions he would of got wrong on the bounce, some of which were very unusual (this included if it dont worl) and that couldnt carry on.

Basically i hope we give Irvine a chance and see what happens, if it goes good then we are all happy, if it dont then JP knows whats coming.

[Chipperfan]

Well anyway, welcome Alan, and good luck mate.