Ten games should give us an idea how the appointment’s going. At least he starts with low expectations from many on here, and that might even work in his favour.
His big problem is the defence which lacks solidity, experience and aerial strength. He might even need to play a couple of defensive DMs to protect it.
Can’t wait for Ronnie Moore to come on saying what a good appointment it is. I’d would have sooner of had the real Ronnie Moore as manager.
Look at his record .. had success at this level with young sides remember his Oxford team they were very good side and then did the same at Lincoln .. he also very good at getting him quality loan players which he did very well at Lincoln ….. can see why we appointed him and we wish him good luck , he going to be lucky having injured players back , we got a decent squad , great protental as a club and owners who have money ..
Because owners with money would definitely appoint Michael Appleton.
really can't understand why there is so much negativity around this appointment. His record is actually quite good. We've been crying out for a more experienced manager recently. Not my first choice but a darn site better than many of the "realistic" names mentioned.
Return to Blackpool
On 18 January 2023, Appleton was sacked as head coach at Blackpool, seven months after his appointment, after achieving one win in eleven games, leaving them 23rd in the Championship relegation zone.
And many others! Poor mans Pardew
And just look at what Mick McCarthy achieved after with the same group of players in the Championship? Sacked after 14 games, two wins and nine losses. Wow, now that's what you get with a top highly sought after manager.
This has been a surreal 48 Hours for me with my wife's friend telling me that her DIL's best friend's hubby is pitching up to manage us. I hope that @Dazzler21 would now categorise me as 'as reliable as Ketts' in memory of my old friend.
I am quite positive. I didn't want Cowley and I believe many of the other names were unrealistic in terms of our targets.
An interesting aspect to this might be McGrandles. He was a key player for Lincoln under Appleton. Could our new boss get the best out of him?.Also it is interesting how he has got the Youth loans listed above. Maybe a shame that he never came earlier when the window was still open.
Let's get behind him and see where the journey takes us.
Cheap yes man choice. Why would the job not appeal to a better manager? Imo because the aim is not promotion but simply the development and sale of players.
God this feels like a dark day. We’ve just appointed Michael Appleton as our manager…in league 1…having lost 4 out of 6 games, including 2 to league 2 sides. Wow.
Charlton Athletic are delighted to confirm the appointment of Michael Appleton as Head Coach of the men’s first-team.
Appleton, who has taken control of 420 games across each of English football’s top-four divisions during a successful coaching career to date, has signed a two-year contract with the club.
Charlton’s Technical Director Andy Scott led the recruitment process, supported by Managing Director James Rodwell and Simon Lenagan, Sporting Director of the club’s owners Global Football Partners.
Scott commented: “The appointment of Michael comes following an in-depth recruitment process. We had a clear idea of the type of person we wanted, the way they work and how they manage.
“When speaking to the various candidates that we met, Michael demonstrated very clearly that he would have the ability to take the current group and mould them into a successful team.
“He has worked at the very top level so he understands what high standards are required to win. He is a leader on the grass, as well as in the dressing room, has a winning mentality and has had many positive and negative experiences as a manager that have shaped him into the coach that we believe will be the best person for the job.
“He is a coach who knows what it takes to get a team promoted. He has a track record of working with, and developing, young players, which is vital given our outstanding academy. In addition, he has experience working in a modern set-up where his responsibilities are on managing a group of players and getting the best out of them on the pitch.”
Over the last decade Appleton has twice created successful sides with a young, developing core. He led Oxford United to promotion to League One in 2015/16 with a youthful squad that included a host of emerging talents such as Kemar Roofe and John Lundstram. The U’s then narrowly missed out on the play-offs in the club’s first campaign back in League One the following season.
He took Lincoln City to the 2020/21 League One play-off final, getting the best out of another up-and-coming squad, with Brennan Johnson, now of Tottenham Hotspur, enjoying a breakout season under his guidance.
After putting pen-to-paper, Appleton said: “I am delighted to be named as Head Coach of this proud and historic football club and would like to thank the owners, James Rodwell and Andy Scott for placing their trust in me to lead the team.
“I will give everything to deliver success for Charlton Athletic Football Club. To do this, we will all need to work together; the players, staff and supporters, we all have a part to play.
“I cannot wait to get started. I want us to develop a team that excites us all, that never gives up and that plays on the front foot. I want my players to enjoy playing for each other, to express themselves and feel comfortable in the way we aim to play. We want to build a winning mentality, starting immediately.
“It is a competitive division, and achievements take time, but work has already begun to reach the heights that this club, and you as supporters, deserve. Nothing will be taken for granted. All of us will have to work harder and towards the team ethic if we are to accomplish anything.
“I look forward to meeting everyone connected with the club over the coming days and weeks. We will listen, we will learn and we will strive to deliver something special and make you all proud.”
The 47-year-old will take his first Charlton training session at Sparrows Lane on Friday morning.
Supporters can watch Appleton’s first interview as Head Coach on the club’s website later this afternoon, while his first press conference in the role will take place next week.
Can’t wait for Ronnie Moore to come on saying what a good appointment it is. I’d would have sooner of had the real Ronnie Moore as manager.
Look at his record .. had success at this level with young sides remember his Oxford team they were very good side and then did the same at Lincoln .. he also very good at getting him quality loan players which he did very well at Lincoln ….. can see why we appointed him and we wish him good luck , he going to be lucky having injured players back , we got a decent squad , great protental as a club and owners who have money ..
Because owners with money would definitely appoint Michael Appleton.
Tbf they have plenty of money, the issue is they don't spend much of it on us!
I have no real opinion on Appleton and will give him a chance. The bit that bugs me most is that damn picture that has been doing the rounds on manager rumours for the best part of 10 years...
I certainly don't get the 'may have well kept Holden' views. Holden has had no success as a manager. At least Appleton, whilst not my choice and very uninspiring, has won promotion twice and tasted success. Time will tell if he's a success here or not but he'll get my full support until such time as he doesn't deserve it.
He's got experience of League 2 which is handy because that's where this club is heading
He got better experience in league one done very well at Oxford and Lincoln … sometimes it’s horses for courses … first we have to get out league one think he can do that
Thanks Ronnie for confirming we've found our level. Oxford & Lincoln. Well played GFP, you've played a blinder !
really can't understand why there is so much negativity around this appointment. His record is actually quite good. We've been crying out for a more experienced manager recently. Not my first choice but a darn site better than many of the "realistic" names mentioned.
Return to Blackpool
On 18 January 2023, Appleton was sacked as head coach at Blackpool, seven months after his appointment, after achieving one win in eleven games, leaving them 23rd in the Championship relegation zone.
And many others! Poor mans Pardew
They hardly picked up after he left either though. Only been sacked twice in 12 years.
This has been a surreal 48 Hours for me with my wife's friend telling me that her DIL's best friend's hubby is pitching up to manage us. I hope that @Dazzler21 would now categorise me as 'as reliable as Ketts' in memory of my old friend.
I am quite positive. I didn't want Cowley and I believe many of the other names were unrealistic in terms of our targets.
An interesting aspect to this might be McGrandles. He was a key player for Lincoln under Appleton. Could our new boss get the best out of him?.Also it is interesting how he has got the Youth loans listed above. Maybe a shame that he never came earlier when the window was still open.
Let's get behind him and see where the journey takes us.
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count me in the not fan group in that case
I don’t get this view. If you look at experience and success, he is miles in front of Holden.
I am quite positive. I didn't want Cowley and I believe many of the other names were unrealistic in terms of our targets.
An interesting aspect to this might be McGrandles. He was a key player for Lincoln under Appleton. Could our new boss get the best out of him?.Also it is interesting how he has got the Youth loans listed above. Maybe a shame that he never came earlier when the window was still open.
Let's get behind him and see where the journey takes us.
Why would the job not appeal to a better manager?
Imo because the aim is not promotion but simply the development and sale of players.
Lord, we are going to need one I fear.
edit - David Kerslake and Richard O’Donnell were his assistants at both Lincoln and Blackpool.