- Michael Duff
- Gary Rowett
- Gareth Ainsworth
- Andy Woodman
- Lee Bowyer
- Nathan Jones
- Danny Searle
- Ben Garner
- Paddy McCarthy
- Scott Lindsey
- Rhys McCabe
Been thinking about Fleming and his arrival 12 days ago is no coincidence in my eyes, particularly as him and Appleton have no history of working together.
So to me either
1 Fleming had been brought into club to potentially be an Appleton replacement and there’s been a fortnight of understanding the squad etc, The ‘interim’ phase is effectively a trial to see how it goes and if a positive reaction is gained next game or two, he keeps the job.
2. Or he had been catapulted in in advance for who is going to be the next manager, so that when he arrives, his right hand man is already in the building and they are not starting it cold?
Second one seems the most likely to me. I’m 99% it’s not the 3rd option, that he was genuinely brought in to assist Appleton and it’s all been a coincidence and lucky timing for him he finds himself in this position
If we're looking to bring in a decent level manager then wouldn't he want to bring his own assistant with him?
If i was a good manager and had worked well with my own assistant in previous roles, i don't think i'd be too keen to take a job where someone i'd never worked with before was forced on me.
That is my point 2 Chris; that the next manager was already kind of arranged (in this case Pearson), and his lieutenant has been brought in in advance
Don't take the credit on this one , I called this option, although was not aware Pearson has health problems atm. Pearson would have been good as he would grabbed people by the scruff of the neck. Perhaps they'll take a chance with Fleming and Euell, hope we stay up, then in the meantime Pearson can get his health situation sorted and is our manager for next season.
- Michael Duff
- Gary Rowett
- Gareth Ainsworth
- Andy Woodman
- Lee Bowyer
- Nathan Jones
- Danny Searle
- Ben Garner
- Paddy McCarthy
- Scott Lindsey
- Rhys McCabe
Nathan Jones for me. He did well at a smaller club (Luton) but struggled at the Bigger clubs (Stoke and Southampton). The way things stand, we’re now a smaller club with potential to grow. I think he’d be a perfect fit
He did well at one club, and not well at two clubs.
And why did he do well at Luton? Did they recruit really good players, or did he take a load of average players snd get a tune out of them? Only asking because I don’t know.
Oohaah: At the interview said the players, fans and life is shit, shame as excellent cricketers who would've been good in the corridor of uncertainty.
Bob Munro: Good candidate as knows the employment law inside out. Unfortunately big Bob couldn't take the drop in wages.
Heather AKA Weegie: Well travelled female but also couldn't take the drop in wages. Wanted to be flown to every game from Scotch land. Have seen her on zoom and it looks like Heather lives in a Pub !
Henry Irvine: Great knowledge of Charlton History and a Museum man. Ruled out as he may bring back Wagstaff on the wing over Green. I would like to promote Henry as he has many fine qualities. (I still take cheques)
SoapboxSam: A man who believes winning a 32 team cup in the Competitive Tandridge youth league when the players aren't old enough to shave qualifies him for the poison chalice of Cafc men's team.
Comedian !
Shooters hill Guru: Nearly got the Job as he could double up as the Physiotherapist but wanted to just work match days as he won't move down from Yorkshire.
Fanny Fanackapan: Great analytical brain but she dropped out when told she couldn't take her camera into the showers after training or matches. Shame as she is a great motivator; just ask Mr F !
Seth Plum: Saying every game is must win is unreasonable over 46 games to collect 138 points. Seth said if they don't want him to manage he will win the euro lottery and buy the club, Lock stock and 2 smoking barrels.
AFKA: Born to be a Gaffer and intelligent guy when sober. He would want a cut of every transfer and to run the Comms department. Small but dynamic.
I don't know what health problems Pearson is supposed to have but he was on Sky at the weekend as part of punditry panel covering a live Championship match.
I don't know what health problems Pearson is supposed to have but he was on Sky at the weekend as part of punditry panel covering a live Championship match.
Recent back surgery alongside an unspecified neurological issue.
not sure why people think we should wait and drag out the process of appointing someone
we did that last time with multiple rounds of interviews and ended up with Appleton remember 🤦🏻♂️
they should target the best out there they think we can get and go get them asap and turn these results around
Yeah let’s just grab the first passing unemployed manager we find. Absolutely not. It’s vital we get this appointment spot on. See who’s out there and available but also cast the net wider to managers currently in a job. Being able to attract the right people might be a problem but we have to try. You can’t do that in a week or two. We must get the right man.
It may be that Fleming being added to the coaching staff a few weeks ago was an indication that Appleton's days were numbered. Its interesting to see the list of potential managers this time round, after Ferguson rejected our overtures, the list at the time was fairly shocking, Appleton, The Cowleys, Lee Johnson. As a lot of people said and thought at the time, the club would have been better to have persevered with Holden, he would have done no worse, in my opinion, and the alienation caused by the appointment and subsequent failure of Appleton would have been avoided.
It may be that Fleming being added to the coaching staff a few weeks ago was an indication that Appleton's days were numbered. It's interesting to see the list of potential managers this time round, after Ferguson rejected our overtures, the list at the time was fairly shocking, Appleton, The Cowleys, Lee Johnson. As a lot of people said and thought at the time, the club would have been better to have persevered with Holden, he would have done no worse, in my opinion, and the alienation caused by the appointment and subsequent failure of Appleton would have been avoided.
Spot on. I couldn't see our fan base turning on Holden the way they did Gollum.
It may be that Fleming being added to the coaching staff a few weeks ago was an indication that Appleton's days were numbered. It's interesting to see the list of potential managers this time round, after Ferguson rejected our overtures, the list at the time was fairly shocking, Appleton, The Cowleys, Lee Johnson. As a lot of people said and thought at the time, the club would have been better to have persevered with Holden, he would have done no worse, in my opinion, and the alienation caused by the appointment and subsequent failure of Appleton would have been avoided.
Spot on. I couldn't see our fan base turning on Holden the way they did Gollum.
On this note & I could be in the minority, but I liked Holden & thought he was hard done by. Holden had a lot of injuries to deal with towards the end of his reign. The squad was bolstered dramatically once Holden was sacked. Think there were 3 signings the werk holdem was sacked & Appleton has had 4 or 5 new players since then.
Holden could barely get a fit 11 out at the end of his tenure. He would've done far better with the squad Appleton has had in my opinion
Let's not rewrite history, top man though he is, Holden was terrible tactically
There is a tendency in our fanbase to remember ex-managers and players far more favourably than when they were actually here. E.g:
Holden - great guy, completely average manager that lost it at the end.
Purrington - bang average LB at this level ok defensively but very slow scored a couple of goals which seems to have made our fans think he was Roberto Carlos reincarnate.
Jones or Duff would have been ideal instead of Appleton, they both have a style of play that players need time to learn and adjust to. Unfortunately our results over the pst two months leaves us in a position where we don't hve time for this.Personally would like either of them to take control after the last game of the season where the have a whole pre season to work on this.
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- Gary Rowett
- Gareth Ainsworth
- Andy Woodman
- Lee Bowyer
- Nathan Jones
- Danny Searle
- Ben Garner
- Paddy McCarthy
- Scott Lindsey
- Rhys McCabe
Don't take the credit on this one
Pearson would have been good as he would grabbed people by the scruff of the neck.
Perhaps they'll take a chance with Fleming and Euell, hope we stay up, then in the meantime Pearson can get his health situation sorted and is our manager for next season.
we did that last time with multiple rounds of interviews and ended up with Appleton remember 🤦🏻♂️
they should target the best out there they think we can get and go get them asap and turn these results around
I have zero confidence these charlatans will get this right any more than they have got anything else right during their destructive tenure.
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Holden could barely get a fit 11 out at the end of his tenure. He would've done far better with the squad Appleton has had in my opinion
Holden - great guy, completely average manager that lost it at the end.
Purrington - bang average LB at this level ok defensively but very slow scored a couple of goals which seems to have made our fans think he was Roberto Carlos reincarnate.