[hardtobeat]

Just wonder how many others may have been approached unofficially let it be known they didnt want the job.

[Chipperfan]

Anybody but Irvine. Peace off peace

Do you really mean anybody? Jones? Terry Connor? Big Eck? Gould?

I'm sure could have been many, many worse. Not to say he's the right man but really there could have been worse.

[WBAinDEVON]

Do you really mean anybody? Jones? Terry Connor? Big Eck? Gould?

I'm sure could have been many, many worse. Not to say he's the right man but really there could have been worse.

Yes i would have taken Dave Jones and the big eck over irvine.Loose the first 6 games and he will be gone

[Chipperfan]

Let's see what Irvine can do with a good set of players, we need to make sure we have a good transfer window and the majority of our signings need to be a success unlike last year.

Can't argue with that. If Burton can pull a few rabbits from the hat let's see where we go after that.

I really think the vilification of Irvine should stop. The bloke was offered a good opportunity and took it, who wouldn't have done the same. Labelling him Alan Irvine before a ball has been kicked is just unfair on him.

[wbarenno]

Anybody but Irvine. Peace off peace

I didnt think it could get any worse then dave jons myself. But look at Jone's record compared

He took Stockport up to the championship,he also got them to the league cup semi final beating 4 teams from a higher league on the way

Managed over 100 games at southampton in the premier league

Got wolves to the play offs twice with them being promoted the 2nd time

Cardiff got in the play offs numerous times


Alan irvine makes dave jones look like Alex ferguson

I still cant get my head round this!

[WBAinDEVON]

Does anyone know Irvines win record, did i hear correctly its only 30%

[WestBromJim]

Can't argue with that. If Burton can pull a few rabbits from the hat let's see where we go after that.

I really think the vilification of Irvine should stop. The bloke was offered a good opportunity and took it, who wouldn't have done the same. Labelling him Alan Irvine before a ball has been kicked is just unfair on him.

Agree with the hammering Irvine is getting, the bloke is doomed before a baall has been kicked. I just don't get the reasoning behind his appointment. Meaning I think it's unfair, not I agree we should hammer him

[WBAinDEVON]

Reid and Ridgewell coming back according to Mel because Irvine wont be able to attract anybody else

[Dudleylad]

Wheres the link to Mels comments?

[WBAinDEVON]

Wheres the link to Mels comments?

Not Pepe Mel Dudley.Mel from Dudley on WM

[WestBromJim]

Reid and Ridgewell coming back according to Mel because Irvine wont be able to attract anybody else

What kind of budget do you imagine Irvine has got this year? 

[lewisant]

Not Pepe Mel Dudley.Mel from Dudley on WM

Didn't hear him say that! I think it's safe to say 99% if our fans are gutted

[stever60]

Explain what this 'something' is - or even his positive points?

i don't know I didn't interview him. Did you? Do you know the man or are you just jumping on this bile of a thread?

[wbarenno]

Reid and Ridgewell coming back according to Mel because Irvine wont be able to attract anybody else

Dont even joke about that 

[WestBromJim]

i don't know I didn't interview him. Did you? Do you know the man or are you just jumping on this bile of a thread?

You mean Lord Lucan JP, the Scarlet Pimpernel?, the one of the main reasons we are writing this bile of a thread, is because Mr Elusive is 'unavailable'

[smethwickw]

Just got in to read that Southampton have appointed Koeman. It gets even more depressing. They were a League 1 club not so long ago.

[ian66]

I like many, many others think this appointment is rediculous as IMO there were far better coaches available and if JP had shown more ambition and did as he quoted after PM departure,"learn from mistakes made last season" we could of landed someone better.

I won't go on and repeat what as already been written as it's all getting a bit boring, but one thing I'd like to know if anyone has done any digging.

Does anyone know what AI working contitions were like at PNE and Sheff Wed? Were his hands tied regarding transfer's, size of squads, etc, etc, etc.......??

[WBAinDEVON]

Just been on a few other clubs message boards.We surely are giving them something to laugh at

[AuxerreAlbion]

I'm baffled and disappointed by this decision and see only relegation this season.
Unless we make some incredible signings, including a real leader/motivator.
Day to day coaching and leading a team are different skills, our chairman seems to believe that coaching is enough, he is wrong.

[tuamigos]

The reason we didn't get a more high profile coach is simple.
Money!
Richard Sneakers and Froggat have both said tonight that Alan Irvine will be the lowest paid manager/coach in the Premiership. Add the that we have the 4th highest paid chairman on the league you can see the disparity between the two

[WBAinDEVON]

Maybe we should get Scott Parker in to do the team talks

[Quakes Fan]

The reason we didn't get a more high profile coach is simple.
Money!
Richard Sneakers and Froggat have both said tonight that Alan Irvine will be the lowest paid manager/coach in the Premiership. Add the that we have the 4th highest paid chairman on the league you can see the disparity between the two

How does he make more money by getting relegated?

[WestBromJim]

The reason we didn't get a more high profile coach is simple.
Money!
Richard Sneakers and Froggat have both said tonight that Alan Irvine will be the lowest paid manager/coach in the Premiership. Add the that we have the 4th highest paid chairman on the league you can see the disparity between the two

You forgot the 20% dividend he pays himself on all profits

[tuamigos]

How does he make more money by getting relegated?

Pass on that one.
Where have I said or intimated that?

[WestBromJim]

How does he make more money by getting relegated?

A calculated gamble, if WBA go down, I'll guarantee you JP's salary won't, and if he or anyone else wants to come on here and tell me different then fine.