Well one things Jones is known for is switching formations a lot sometimes multiples time in one match. Luton fans seemed to praise his tactical flexibility based on the opposition but at Southampton, everyone was complaining about confusing the squad by removing any consistency. So expect a 352, 433 and a 442 Diamond at various times. He wants his midfielders/wingbacks to press aggressively so quite a bit different than Appletons approach of sitting back and keeping defensive shape/limiting open space. So stylistically we certainly are going to be quite different. Don’t think we have the talent in a few key positions to be anything but mid table but hopefully we can get some breathing room from the relegation zone.
Jones is inheriting a similar situation to the one Powell did in 2011. A mixed playing squad, largely full of players he may not want to keep around for next season and maybe can’t play the way he’ll want them to. Let’s be patient and not get on his back. The rest of this season is a free hit. Keep us up, build for next season.
Not exactly a free hit when we're in a relegation battle. If Wycombe and Port Vale pick up anything from their games in hand we'll be 20th.
It was less than 2 years ago (end of the 21-22 season) that Jones was voted manager of the year for the Championship. His last job, whilst admittedly a disaster, was in the Premier league.
So that should tell all of us it's quite a coup for a league one side to get him.
The support base not on forums, you’d imagine, will be very excited by this. Overall feeling on this thread seems positive too. It’s punchy for L1, on paper.
I’m concerned that way back in this thread @bobmunro was a firm no, and given the position he held - he would know. (Apologies, Bob if I’ve misinterpreted).
I will retain an open mind, we need some stability and a properly supported manager. I really hope this is it with jones. Sensible to keep him out for Derby.
There were a few ‘personalities’ in the dressing room and when results didn’t happen quickly he began to struggle - particularly as Nathan is full on which probably pissed off many of those billy big bollox players.
If he can have have a steady start with us, get us safe and then assess the squad in readiness for the summer transfer window then we may resemble Jones’ Luton rather than Stoke or Southampton.
It was less than 2 years ago (end of the 21-22 season) that Jones was voted manager of the year for the Championship. His last job, whilst admittedly a disaster, was in the Premier league.
So that should tell all of us it's quite a coup for a league one side to get him.
No problem. When he gets us to the PL in a couple of years, we can always look to replace him with an established PL manager. :-)
If Jones signs as our Manager I honestly think we can put to bed all the negativity regarding the ownership. Im not saying he will be a success here as nothing is certain however the very fact that he decided to join a 3rd tier club potentially facing a relegation battle says alot !!! he is not a mug, he would certainly have options, he doesnt need the money. All this must mean that he can see the ownership are serious and not the chancers alot on here portray them as
If it all goes wrong then Friedman and Brener are responsible. If it all goes well then Friedman and Brener can take the credit. Not Leneghan, Warrick, Rodwell, Scott, Methven or any of the others hitherto destroying our club because of dreadful footballing non achievement. Now Friedman and Brener have the job of persuading our dwindling and disillusioned support to buy season tickets. As well as survival this season, what would persuade me would be a new contract for George Dobson.
My first considered awareness of Nathan Jones was when he indeed (people doubted me when I mentioned this previously) was assistant to Chris Powell for an evening 0-0 Brighton away game in 2013. Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose. I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were. For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently. Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug. If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive. For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
My first considered awareness of Nathan Jones was when he indeed (people doubted me when I mentioned this previously) was assistant to Chris Powell for an evening 0-0 Brighton away game in 2013. Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose. I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were. For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently. Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug. If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive. For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
My first considered awareness of Nathan Jones was when he indeed (people doubted me when I mentioned this previously) was assistant to Chris Powell for an evening 0-0 Brighton away game in 2013. Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose. I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were. For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently. Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug. If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive. For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
Wasn't he coaching the u21s not the first team?!
He was slated as doing so, but I believe for that Brighton game, and maybe some others, he was fully involved with Powell. I am ready to be corrected, and I really wish i could lay my hands on that Brighton Supporters write up where I am pretty sure he credited Nathan Jones and Chris Powell by name.
My first considered awareness of Nathan Jones was when he indeed (people doubted me when I mentioned this previously) was assistant to Chris Powell for an evening 0-0 Brighton away game in 2013. Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose. I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were. For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently. Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug. If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive. For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
Wasn't he coaching the u21s not the first team?!
He was slated as doing so, but I believe for that Brighton game, and maybe some others, he was fully involved with Powell. I am ready to be corrected, and I really wish i could lay my hands on that Brighton Supporters write up where I am pretty sure he credited Nathan Jones and Chris Powell by name.
So you think he's good because a Brighton fan thinks he might have helped us once to get a 0-0 draw?
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So that should tell all of us it's quite a coup for a league one side to get him.
Doesn't look like he would have too much trouble controlling the dressing room...🙄
shame on you Charlton fans
when I said I wanted Holloway to get the millwall job on the millwall thread, I got a very low number of lols.
thats me done, I'm off to sign up for ITTV 😂👋🏻
@MillwallFan do you currently or have you ever owned any of the following
- white reebok classics
- stone island jeans or jacket
Im not saying he will be a success here as nothing is certain however the very fact that he decided to join a 3rd tier club potentially facing a relegation battle says alot !!! he is not a mug, he would certainly have options, he doesnt need the money. All this must mean that he can see the ownership are serious and not the chancers alot on here portray them as
Hamer had a blinder, and we might have even won it near the end when Dale Stephens had his rocket shot saved. Stephens came on for Lawrie Wilson with about a quarter of an hour to go when essentially our set up had drawn Brighton's sting. Brighton had a very strong side and we were expected to lose.
I remember the Nathan Jones angle because after the game on the Brighton Forum 'The Big Board', in the post match when many of their supporters bemoaned only getting a draw, and being far better than us, there was one poster (I can't find it in the Big Board search box, wish I could) who wrote a brilliant analysis of the game. He was particularly generous about how we played, and the artfulness we had shown negating the Brighton threat, and staying a bit of a threat ourselves. It was very detailed and pointed out how well coached and prepared we were.
For some reason Nathan Jones and Dale Stephens both joined Brighton subsequently.
Because of that, whenever Nathan Jones has been discussed anywhere, I find myself thinking that in football terms he isn't a mug.
If he becomes our manager, on the face of it it seems like a major step up from Appleton, and probably Garner and Holden too, so that is a positive.
For what it's worth I wish Nathan Jones the very best, and want him to be a winner.
I am ready to be corrected, and I really wish i could lay my hands on that Brighton Supporters write up where I am pretty sure he credited Nathan Jones and Chris Powell by name.