New Manager

Warren · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 3:40 pm Post subject:

Not sure what to think with JFH.

Remember when he joined Burton they were riding the crest of the wave and he had the same players who did excellently for Gary Rowett - who ended up going to Birmingham.

We've seen from our Conference triumph what sort of momentum a promotion can give a club, which worked for Burton in League One. During the season, he got a move to QPR and was found out.

I'd question some of the signings at QPR with a number of them purchased from foreign clubs who either weren't good enough or didn't know the league. It's no surprise that when he left, Ian Holloway brought in players with proven Championship experience such as Matt Smith, Luke Freeman and Kazenga Lua-Lua.

Simon · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 3:55 pm Post subject:

Broadfield Dave · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 4:01 pm Post subject:

I'd be ecstatic with JFH considering the other 'favourites' for the job. He may have inherited a good lot from Rowett but had them for a couple of years, got them playing excellent football that didn't overreach in terms of trying to be too flash. They had a good mix of good play and pragmatism. If anything I'd say Clough has benefited from the good work of JFH.

I don't think it counts as being 'found out' by not doing so well at QPR. That club is just a mess. Besides, not doing well at QPR and managing Crawley are like two different worlds. The current favourite for the job was an unmitigated disaster at Chesterfield, and didn't actually do that well here in the end (his record was no better than Gregory's I seem to remember).

On the other hand, I'd be astonished if JFH was willing to come here. It'd be a big step down from Burton let alone QPR.

thad · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 4:09 pm Post subject:

Simon · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 4:14 pm Post subject:

Sulton111 · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 4:28 pm Post subject:

what we do know or at least have a very good idea of is that JFH isn't in it for the money, he has a strong fighting spirit and will happily kick the players up the a*** when needed.

couple him with Danny Bulman or Michel Kuipers and i think you have a strong intelligent duo that will push not only each other on but the team as well

i would worry as much about JFH's QPR stint as I would from Steve Evans stint at Leeds so rest assured i'll sleep like a baby

Maidenbower Millionaire · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:01 pm Post subject:

If memory serves me correctly, didn't Mr Eren only say last week he wanted someone local who knew the club and town ?

Isn't Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink from the Netherlands ?

Red Army · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:40 pm Post subject:

Season ticket prices announced this week. Seems a bit later than usual, wonder if it's going to be timed to coincide with the new manager announcement.

John The Gas · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:52 pm Post subject:

Red, Red & Red · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:53 pm Post subject:

Crawley Dan · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 8:05 pm Post subject:

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Crawley Ben · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 9:32 pm Post subject:

I see Paul Ince & Brian McDermott are amongst the named mentioned in the article below.

http://www.crawleyobserver.co......-1-7951272

Don't think the latter has been in management since his departure from Leeds when that Italian guy took the club over. Would McDermott be a popular choice I wonder?

Ben

TownMeadLeftover · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 10:13 pm Post subject:

Oddschecker have Bet Victor showing

Andy Hessenthaler, Brian McDermott, Dean Saunders & Mark Allen at 10-1

Dennis Wise & Richard Hill at 12-1

Paul Ince 14-1

Billy Davies, Neil Redfearn & Nigel Adkins at 16-1

none of the other 20 odd bookies are giving odds at all

Armchairfan · Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 11:52 pm Post subject:

thad · Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 12:46 am Post subject:

The fly in the ointment with JFH is whether he would be a serious candidate for the vacancy at ex-club Middlesbrough - in the championship next season.