Tekel Towers » Who's our 2nd choice?

Silver · 05/10/2015 6:04 pm

If we fail to appoint Wright?

I read this morning that we've held talks with Mixu, McCall, and Irvine (he's since ruled himself out I'm led to believe)

Who will get the nod?

Toss of a coin for me.

Tek · 05/10/2015 6:09 pm

One name I haven't heard mentioned is Stuart Baxter.

Is a good age, has played for the club, has a wealth of experience and has won things.

Would be an interesting appointment imo.

jim@158 · 05/10/2015 6:13 pm

McCall for me

Silver · 05/10/2015 6:16 pm

Tek wrote:
One name I haven't heard mentioned is Stuart Baxter.

Is a good age, has played for the club, has a wealth of experience and has won things.

Would be an interesting appointment imo.

Mate, I'm gonna be completely honest here. Although I've heard of Stuart Baxter, I don't have a fkn clue who he actually is, what he looks like, or what he's achieved.

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RRDH · 05/10/2015 6:24 pm

McCall. He is my first choice anyway.

Wright would be second choice but not by a landslide.

huntedbyafreak · 05/10/2015 7:07 pm

If it's not Wright I wouldn't be too disappointed with Mixu or McCall tbh.

Tek · 05/10/2015 8:11 pm

Silver wrote:
Tek wrote:
One name I haven't heard mentioned is Stuart Baxter.

Is a good age, has played for the club, has a wealth of experience and has won things.

Would be an interesting appointment imo.
Mate, I'm gonna be completely honest here. Although I've heard of Stuart Baxter, I don't have a fkn clue who he actually is, what he looks like, or what he's achieved.

Some info about him for everyone....

Stuart Baxter -
Born - 16th August 1953 (Age 62),

Has managed (and won cups in leagues) in sweden with both Helsinborgs and AIK,in Japan with Sanfrecce Hiroshima,and in South Africa with Kaizer Chiefs (where he won the lot).And in Denmark with Orebro.

He has managed both the Finnish national team and the South African.And was also England U-19 Head Coach.

He is currently out of work after last season being with Gencerlibigi in Turkey where he was sacked after just 2 matches in charge (ludicrous).

I find him an intriguing individual tbh and a more illuminating candidate than the usual names dredged up.

Tek · 05/10/2015 8:25 pm

A rare interview in English.

Most of the interviews on Youtube are in Swedish.

And another couple ...i want this guy interviewed,very impressive guy imo.

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huntedbyafreak · 05/10/2015 8:31 pm

Makes a mean soup as well I believe

Silver · 05/10/2015 8:39 pm

Cheers fir that. Comes across well. He's been aboot eh.

Tek · 05/10/2015 8:57 pm

Silver wrote:
Cheers fir that. Comes across well. He's been aboot eh.

No half.

Wee JYM had him here as a youngster but he never made the breakthrough.

Still,there's a wee connection there that might make him interested.Don't ask don't get.

Leedsy2 · 06/10/2015 11:35 am

huntedbyafreak wrote:
Makes a mean soup as well I believe

A fine figure o' a man.....

Billy_Hainey · 06/10/2015 2:43 pm

Elvis chooses Fleetwood.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-pressley-become-fleetwood-town-6583093

Rocky Raccoon · 06/10/2015 2:47 pm

Billy_Hainey wrote:
Elvis chooses Fleetwood.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-pressley-become-fleetwood-town-6583093

Best news I've heard since 17:25 a week past Saturday.

Foo Kin Twat · 06/10/2015 3:04 pm

Rocky Raccoon wrote:
Billy_Hainey wrote:
Elvis chooses Fleetwood.

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/steven-pressley-become-fleetwood-town-6583093

Best news I've heard since 17:25 a week past Saturday.

Arabnophobia · 07/10/2015 10:28 pm

I'm hovering between candidates in a hopeful but confused manner.

I'm nae expert, just a fan who sees his job as vocally supporting when I get there.

I don't fucking know who to wish for here. Don't fancy Mixu, like the idea of McCall, Hughes and had a session on the drink looking up Steve Evans and having liked what I saw, woke up thinking he won't get close to an interview.

Liked Tek's researched guys credentials fae I predict a riot and didn't like hearing his voice.

Alan Irvine I checked out wondering who he is as a manager a first article is "who is Alan Irvine? " only to state he isnae and his name is actually fucking James. I gave up at this point to post my honest baffled confusion.

What we like the sound of or belonging CV might be pish with the squad or in the circumstances within.

I give up. I don't know at all who will be best for us and wouldn't want to be in ST's shoes right now.

I think tomorrow will see an outsider interviewed having heard some surprising shit today.

hamishthegoalie · 07/10/2015 11:54 pm

Arabnophobia wrote:
I'm hovering between candidates in a hopeful but confused manner.

I'm nae expert, just a fan who sees his job as vocally supporting when I get there.

I don't fucking know who to wish for here. Don't fancy Mixu, like the idea of McCall, Hughes and had a session on the drink looking up Steve Evans and having liked what I saw, woke up thinking he won't get close to an interview.

Liked Tek's researched guys credentials fae I predict a riot and didn't like hearing his voice.

Alan Irvine I checked out wondering who he is as a manager a first article is "who is Alan Irvine? " only to state he isnae and his name is actually fucking James. I gave up at this point to post my honest baffled confusion.

What we like the sound of or belonging CV might be pish with the squad or in the circumstances within.

I give up. I don't know at all who will be best for us and wouldn't want to be in ST's shoes right now.

I think tomorrow will see an outsider interviewed having heard some surprising shit today.

What "surprising shit" was that?? Do you mean you heard something new or just what's been discussed here?? Sorry to be thick but just wasn't sure what you meant by that.

And I don't know any more- my first choice was Tommy Wright (and still is) but I also fancied Jim McIntyre or shock horror- Paul Hartley. If Craig Levein could be tempted back, of course, I'd throw out all of them...but that ain't happening, is it??? That display at Firhill on Saturday was utterly grim, though, and I'm afraid any candidate will think twice before leaving a nice job in a nice place (Wright Hughes Hartley Levein McIntyre). And certainly wouldn't leave that till they knew what the future direction of the club was (ST make a statement, please) Oh dear....

Arabnophobia · 08/10/2015 12:15 am

hamishthegoalie wrote:
Arabnophobia wrote:
I'm hovering between candidates in a hopeful but confused manner.

I'm nae expert, just a fan who sees his job as vocally supporting when I get there.

I don't fucking know who to wish for here. Don't fancy Mixu, like the idea of McCall, Hughes and had a session on the drink looking up Steve Evans and having liked what I saw, woke up thinking he won't get close to an interview.

Liked Tek's researched guys credentials fae I predict a riot and didn't like hearing his voice.

Alan Irvine I checked out wondering who he is as a manager a first article is "who is Alan Irvine? " only to state he isnae and his name is actually fucking James. I gave up at this point to post my honest baffled confusion.

What we like the sound of or belonging CV might be pish with the squad or in the circumstances within.

I give up. I don't know at all who will be best for us and wouldn't want to be in ST's shoes right now.

I think tomorrow will see an outsider interviewed having heard some surprising shit today.
What "surprising shit" was that?? Do you mean you heard something new or just what's been discussed here?? Sorry to be thick but just wasn't sure what you meant by that.

And I don't know any more- my first choice was Tommy Wright (and still is) but I also fancied Jim McIntyre or shock horror- Paul Hartley. If Craig Levein could be tempted back, of course, I'd throw out all of them...but that ain't happening, is it??? That display at Firhill on Saturday was utterly grim, though, and I'm afraid any candidate will think twice before leaving a nice job in a nice place (Wright Hughes Hartley Levein McIntyre). And certainly wouldn't leave that till they knew what the future direction of the club was (ST make a statement, please) Oh dear....

The "surprising shit", is from a source supposedly good that I can't believe to be good enough to fill our heads with.

Don't want to start a rumour that's jumped on by fans and social media. If we interview this guy it will be out within hours of it happening. I rekon fuckall will happen with this. 50-50 at best but I'm not one for starting rumours.
Sure new names will be banded about over the international break that will again have betting suspended. Bookies must be raking it in.

hamishthegoalie · 08/10/2015 12:30 am

Arabnophobia wrote:
hamishthegoalie wrote:
Arabnophobia wrote:
I'm hovering between candidates in a hopeful but confused manner.

I'm nae expert, just a fan who sees his job as vocally supporting when I get there.

I don't fucking know who to wish for here. Don't fancy Mixu, like the idea of McCall, Hughes and had a session on the drink looking up Steve Evans and having liked what I saw, woke up thinking he won't get close to an interview.

Liked Tek's researched guys credentials fae I predict a riot and didn't like hearing his voice.

Alan Irvine I checked out wondering who he is as a manager a first article is "who is Alan Irvine? " only to state he isnae and his name is actually fucking James. I gave up at this point to post my honest baffled confusion.

What we like the sound of or belonging CV might be pish with the squad or in the circumstances within.

I give up. I don't know at all who will be best for us and wouldn't want to be in ST's shoes right now.

I think tomorrow will see an outsider interviewed having heard some surprising shit today.
What "surprising shit" was that?? Do you mean you heard something new or just what's been discussed here?? Sorry to be thick but just wasn't sure what you meant by that.

And I don't know any more- my first choice was Tommy Wright (and still is) but I also fancied Jim McIntyre or shock horror- Paul Hartley. If Craig Levein could be tempted back, of course, I'd throw out all of them...but that ain't happening, is it??? That display at Firhill on Saturday was utterly grim, though, and I'm afraid any candidate will think twice before leaving a nice job in a nice place (Wright Hughes Hartley Levein McIntyre). And certainly wouldn't leave that till they knew what the future direction of the club was (ST make a statement, please) Oh dear....

The "surprising shit", is from a source supposedly good that I can't believe to be good enough to fill our heads with.

Don't want to start a rumour that's jumped on by fans and social media. If we interview this guy it will be out within hours of it happening. I rekon fuckall will happen with this. 50-50 at best but I'm not one for starting rumours.
Sure new names will be banded about over the international break that will again have betting suspended. Bookies must be raking it in.

Aaww, c'mon- cannae do that . Who's this dude? If it doesnae work out, nobody will be surprised/shocked or apportion blame. You cannae say all that and then say you're not one for starting rumours- you already have!

Tek · 08/10/2015 12:44 am

Aye mon Phobia dish the dirt.

Who gives a fuck if it's jumped on by the Twitteratti etc...whole point of Fitba Forums is rumour and gossip.....and if we cannae gossip about a new Manager coming in..well..............

hamishthegoalie · 08/10/2015 1:05 am

Right, Phobia,I've got a full diary which means a hugely demanding day at work tomorrow. Gie's a break and just dish the dirt. I dont give a flying if it it turns out to be to be wrong but gie's a clue???? In fact, just gie's a name...

bowers · 08/10/2015 6:48 am

Get it oot there..

Been a few names thrown in so far another wont do any harm

08/10/2015 3:07 pm

Mixu has ruled himself out (according to Courier) as he wants to manage in England

Macho Man · 08/10/2015 7:26 pm

Reading ex Hearts coach, Lazlo is a potential candidate. Can't see it myself but you never know.

Arabnophobia · 08/10/2015 7:45 pm

scarpia wrote:
Mixu has ruled himself out (according to Courier) as he wants to manage in England

Which I think is agent language for,"stop keeping my client hinging on eftur being one of the first interviewed and suffered a day oot in Edinburgh publicly looking keen checking oot the next opponents".

Story definitely fed to media by someone other than Mixu.

Don't even believe it for a second.