What a bloody circus we’ve become. I wonder how many good managers will take one look and then give us a swerve. We’ll be on to the second page of the shortlist before that particular poor bastard is unlucky enough to land the job.
Underwhelmed but as always will give him a chance. I'm just struggling to see his USP? My guess is working with younger players to form a team which shows you what direction we are heading.
Personally if I was the owner I'd of been straight on the phone to Bowyer to try and get him in even if it was initially until the end of the season. That would 1) Get the fans back on side 2) Have someone who gained promotion not too long ago.
We all know if results don't pick up in the next month or so the fans will turn again and it will be another season of dreary home games and mediocre performances.
Anyway best of luck MA. You will most definitely need it...
Oh well, there it is. Young players and academy focus
I see you’ve cropped out the further quote “We are delighted to have fended off interest from Accrington Stanley, Third Lanark and Teviot Rangers U9 tigers to secure the appointment”.
You can rant about it in here, on Twitter if that’s your thing, to your mates in the boozer, to you wife if you like. But in the ground we back him and the team, that’s where it counts even if you’ve no faith in him.
Even the Cowleys would have been better. Has Appleton ever got a side promoted? Genuine question
I’m not sure they would. They play unattractive workmanlike football and from what I’ve seen and read, not particularly focused on bringing in and developing young players, what is what our owners want,
Previously a figure of fun and not the choice of many but needs to be given a chance. After the series of memes over the years it seems quite amusing that he has ended up here.
Not a surprise given a couple of people have been telling us all week its him, came round to the idea and accepted the appointment already. Seems to be able to work with youth which is a plus, football wise dont remember his sides much, all hes known for these days is the meme and that, like week or whatever it was where he went from job to job moving into a better club each time. On paper a more capable manger than Holden who really was a "eh who?? when he was appointed as long as he can fix the defence, get us solid and start looking up the table to top 10 then, fine. He'll get time and support from me as would anyone, certain sections will be on his back from the first minute however and tbh, dont expect him to be in charge this time next year.
Hopefully a wake up call to the final few romantics who still think of us a powerhouse. We're sh!t, we've been sh!t for years, the well respected itk's are always telling us how much damage has been done to the club in and out of the boardroom and how long that'll need to be rectified (when they arent changing their minds about that ofc) I'll take this as the first step to establishing ourselves as championship hopefuls, playoff contenders, Pompey and Peterborough types. JOY of JOYS I know but, sadly, reality.
Yes, let's get "bEhInD thE boYs!!!!!!" as we slip further and further into mediocrity, absolutely dull appointment like Adkins, Jacko, Garner, Holden. Will be gone by December.
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But it ain't a criticism of Appleton and like I said 100% support
We are a young team so if someone comes in to make them better, i'm okay with that.
What he should be doing first, is sorting the defence out as we have young defenders, boosting there confidence.
Sorry our academy is outstanding. It is the most sucessful and well run part of teh club for years.
But I'll get behind him and the lads. Genuinely hope he proves me/us wrong .
Personally if I was the owner I'd of been straight on the phone to Bowyer to try and get him in even if it was initially until the end of the season. That would 1) Get the fans back on side 2) Have someone who gained promotion not too long ago.
We all know if results don't pick up in the next month or so the fans will turn again and it will be another season of dreary home games and mediocre performances.
Anyway best of luck MA. You will most definitely need it...
You can rant about it in here, on Twitter if that’s your thing, to your mates in the boozer, to you wife if you like. But in the ground we back him and the team, that’s where it counts even if you’ve no faith in him.
Certainly one for the "I forgot he played for Charlton" thread. At least he knows the club 😉
After the series of memes over the years it seems quite amusing that he has ended up here.
Hopefully a wake up call to the final few romantics who still think of us a powerhouse. We're sh!t, we've been sh!t for years, the well respected itk's are always telling us how much damage has been done to the club in and out of the boardroom and how long that'll need to be rectified (when they arent changing their minds about that ofc) I'll take this as the first step to establishing ourselves as championship hopefuls, playoff contenders, Pompey and Peterborough types. JOY of JOYS I know but, sadly, reality.
League 2 here we come.
Another manager who will get a pay off on whats left of his 2 year!! contract.