Author Topic: Assistant Head Coach (Read 115379 times)

Chipperfan · « **on:** May 21, 2018, 07:12:35 PM »

Runners and riders? Anyone have any thoughts as to whom DM might have in mind?

Dan · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2018, 07:16:42 PM »

Wayne Jacobs was helping out freelance as a coach so I wouldn't be surprised if hes appointed

Mister AT · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2018, 07:25:05 PM »

Just having a look at the current crop of unemployed managers/coaches, a few names that could be in the running if he really wanted experience:

Mike Phelan
Russel Slade
Lee Clark
Ian Holloway
Ronnie Moore

Not really anything inspiring, I have a feeling he will look to someone with a precious connection to us, as per the route of â€˜we not me.â€™ Someone who â€˜getsâ€™ the club and the fans.

Could possibly see him trying to tempt Kevin Phillips perhaps?

Dudleylad · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2018, 07:35:20 PM »

I think Jacobs is more of an analyst looks at videos of our previous games and our opponants games and does specific training with regards to that.

Hasnt Shakespeare left Everton?

BB74 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2018, 07:38:24 PM »

Gary Megson is the original #wenotme man.

liverbaggie · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2018, 07:55:42 PM »

As I've previously said,Kevin Phillips would be perfect to make the baggie family whole.

mulliganstired · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2018, 07:59:06 PM »

Quote from: liverbaggie on May 21, 2018, 07:55:42 PM

As I've previously said,Kevin Phillips would be perfect to make the baggie family whole.

That would be a good fit, attacker and defender

baggiejohn · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:00:15 PM »

Quote from: liverbaggie on May 21, 2018, 07:55:42 PM

As I've previously said,Kevin Phillips would be perfect to make the baggie family whole.

Think you might be disappointed, not sure KP is a huge fan. If Gary Rowett goes to Stoke, I think KP will go with him

AlbionFan · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:03:45 PM »

Quote from: baggiejohn on May 21, 2018, 08:00:15 PM

Think you might be disappointed, not sure KP is a huge fan. If Gary Rowett goes to Stoke, I think KP will go with him

Of what exactly?

baggiejohn · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:04:40 PM »

A number of commentators are saying Michael Appleton.

That would make sense on a number of levels, not the least of which would be a ready replacement if the DM project didn't work.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:08:57 PM »

Quote from: baggiejohn on May 21, 2018, 08:04:40 PM

A number of commentators are saying Michael Appleton.

That would make sense on a number of levels, not the least of which would be a ready replacement if the DM project didn't work.

Only if his boss gets sacked and the new incumbent, whoever that is, doesnâ€™t want him

baggiejohn · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:09:34 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on May 21, 2018, 08:03:45 PM

Of what exactly?

Of WBA, think he's disappointed we didn't offer him an unconditional contract when he went to Birmingham.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:10:40 PM »

Quote from: baggiejohn on May 21, 2018, 08:09:34 PM

Of WBA, think he's disappointed we didn't offer him an unconditional contract when he went to Birmingham.

Has he actually stated this? Or just superstition?

baggiejohn · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:12:04 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on May 21, 2018, 08:08:57 PM

Only if his boss gets sacked and the new incumbent, whoever that is, doesnâ€™t want him

Sorry don't understand

AlbionFan · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:14:16 PM »

Quote from: baggiejohn on May 21, 2018, 08:12:04 PM

Sorry don't understand

He wouldnt come if he still had a job at Leicester

baggiejohn · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:14:36 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on May 21, 2018, 08:10:40 PM

Has he actually stated this? Or just superstition?

Just remembering some of the alleged comments he made at the time.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:15:51 PM »

Quote from: baggiejohn on May 21, 2018, 08:14:36 PM

Just remembering some of the alleged comments he made at the time.

So, supersition and not fact then?

baggiejohn · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:23:46 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on May 21, 2018, 08:14:16 PM

He wouldnt come if he still had a job at Leicester

Ah right, so if Puel gets sacked, with you now.

If that happens, he might get the Leicester Job.

But as far as assistant to Darren Moore is concerned, I don't know if Michael Appleton would accept the job or not, but if we're looking for an ex WBA player, who is respected by Jenkins et al, MA would fit the bill.
He also seems to have been towards the top of the list of candidates for head coach, on that basis, I would say some of the commentators who are suggesting MA have a pretty valid argument.

baggiejohn · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:26:38 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on May 21, 2018, 08:15:51 PM

So, supersition and not fact then?

Well, unless you know, nothing's fact, & I might be completely wrong, but we'll both know in a couple of weeks.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:43:23 PM »

Quote from: baggiejohn on May 21, 2018, 08:23:46 PM

Ah right, so if Puel gets sacked, with you now.

If that happens, he might get the Leicester Job.

But as far as assistant to Darren Moore is concerned, I don't know if Michael Appleton would accept the job or not, but if we're looking for an ex WBA player, who is respected by Jenkins et al, MA would fit the bill.
He also seems to have been towards the top of the list of candidates for head coach, on that basis, I would say some of the commentators who are suggesting MA have a pretty valid argument.

But if you were being promoted as the Head Coach would you accept the Assistannts job?

And appointing MA as assistant head coach in the event DM fails, is not a valid reason for giving him the job in the first instance, as you suggested

Albionic · « **Reply #20 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:44:25 PM »

supposition not superstition - damn those spoll chuckers

AlbionFan · « **Reply #21 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:44:47 PM »

Quote from: baggiejohn on May 21, 2018, 08:26:38 PM

Well, unless you know, nothing's fact, & I might be completely wrong, but we'll both know in a couple of weeks.

If that is the case, then you should preface comments accordingly perhaps

AlbionFan · « **Reply #22 on:** May 21, 2018, 08:45:45 PM »

Quote from: Albionic on May 21, 2018, 08:44:25 PM

supposition not superstition - damn those spoll chuckers

Correct, sausage fingers on an iPad is the only excuse I offer

baggiejohn · « **Reply #23 on:** May 21, 2018, 09:04:05 PM »

Quote from: AlbionFan on May 21, 2018, 08:43:23 PM

But if you were being promoted as the Head Coach would you accept the Assistannts job?

And appointing MA as assistant head coach in the event DM fails, is not a valid reason for giving him the job in the first instance, as you suggested

Think you're shooting the messenger.

I'm just reporting on comments made by some commentators.

On your last sentence, I do disagree.

The board expect DM to be a success, otherwise they wouldn't have appointed him, but don't be surprised if DM is "steered" towards an assistant with some experience.
If they could get MA to fil that role, they could turn out to be a great double act, but if it goes t*ts up, then MA still ticks most of the boxes for continuity.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #24 on:** May 21, 2018, 09:17:27 PM »

Quote from: baggiejohn on May 21, 2018, 09:04:05 PM

Think you're shooting the messenger.

I'm just reporting on comments made by some commentators.

On your last sentence, I do disagree.

The board expect DM to be a success, otherwise they wouldn't have appointed him, but don't be surprised if DM is "steered" towards an assistant with some experience.
If they could get MA to fil that role, they could turn out to be a great double act, but if it goes t*ts up, then MA still ticks most of the boxes for continuity.

If I have shot the messenger, please accept my apology. But it would be helpful if you included a source, if possible.

Your last paragraph referring to appointing an experienced assistant coach does make sense. However, I think Darren is his own man and would be surprised if he allowed himself to be â€œsteeredâ€ to an appointment.