Breaking News Brown and back room staff sacked.

[AndyT]

I know, Ricky.

It made me chuckle that he's almost in the hot seat, already.

I can see PB leaving RM's office and Powelly sitting outside waiting to go in!

 

[leeblue]

The whole club, fans, team need a lift to get us out of this rut.

I would love a management team who know the club and would quickly get the fans onside and the players giving 100%.

Powell and Tilly would do for me.

Moist making duo right there

 

[onceknownasrab]

Moist making duo right there

Tilly has the contacts to bring in some young, hungry girl players. Better than the past it old hags we have been using.

 

[Ricky Otto]

Would not be at all surprised, as I intimated yesterday, that Graham Coughlan gets the sack as assistant and PB remains in charge following the talks - with a new assistant bought in

That would really surprise me! From what I've heard the players really like Coughlan

 

[Trav]

PLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE don't just be winding us up Phillips! I don't like this 'doubt' business either. I want it to be 'definitely' over

 

[Sherif H]

On Chris Powell as manager.
Mixed feelings.
Firstly my favourite player of all time (well my 30 odd years supporting)
Secondly got promotion with Charlton as manager. But not much else.
Certainly a figure that commands respect though...england caps and all that. And generally a top fella....southend legend.
Interesting times ahead .

He was quite harshly dismissed from Huddersfield from memory, although I prefer to put his record to one side just for a moment, and think about the galvanising effect this appointment could have (if indeed it is not just a rumour) for us as fans, the players, staff and everybody connected with the Club.
To me, the priority now is to have a man in charge who can eradicate the general malaise running through the club, and push us into the safety of mid-table obscurity, all the while making us supporters feel warm and fuzzy inside that our club is in the safe hands of somebody as close to 'one of our own' as we can get.

 

[onceknownasrab]

PLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE don't just be winding us up Phillips! I don't like this 'doubt' business either. I want it to be 'definitely' over

Don't sit on the fence. Tell us how you really feel.

 

[leeblue]

He was quite harshly dismissed from Huddersfield from memory, although I prefer to put his record to one side just for a moment, and think about the galvanising effect this appointment could have (if indeed it is not just a rumour) for us as fans, the players, staff and everybody connected with the Club.
To me, the priority now is to have a man in charge who can eradicate the general malaise running through the club, and push us into the safety of mid-table obscurity, all the while making us supporters feel warm and fuzzy inside that our club is in the safe hands of somebody as close to 'one of our own' as we can get.

Well put sir.
Don't get me wrong seeing Chris Powell introduced as gaffer would be a true highlight (I welled up big time when he got picked for england) galvanizing indeed.

 

[C C Csiders]

That would really surprise me! From what I've heard the players really like Coughlan

the players liked Paul Brush. Ron has previous.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

On Chris Powell as manager.
Mixed feelings.
Firstly my favourite player of all time (well my 30 odd years supporting)
Secondly got promotion with Charlton as manager. But not much else.
Certainly a figure that commands respect though...england caps and all that. And generally a top fella....southend legend.
Interesting times ahead .

Agreed.

I'd love him to be a success with us but it would be extra painful if it didn't work out. Given the mess he's inheriting that is a real danger. Even if he keeps us up this season, next season looks like being a struggle such is the rebuild that's necessary.

 

[skullyuk]

Powell in. Tan man out

 

[rigsby]

What if it ends up being one of the other 2 candidates?

 

[tommy tucker]

come on Ron how long does it take to say those 6 little words SOD OFF .:smiles:

 

[Jai]

I'm a bit apprehensive of Powell as manager. Loved him as a player but he hasn't been that impressive as a manager elsewhere, would hate for him to come here and sour his memory.

I agree. I am underwhelmed by his managerial record and according to many, his style of play isn't particularly enthralling.

This is a big decision and we need to get it right. Hope Ron is using his head, not his heart.

 

[Ricky Otto]

the players liked Paul Brush. Ron has previous.

But Brush was, understandably, bad mouthing Ron and undermining him in front of the players (Allegedly). I very much doubt Coughlan is doing that.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

come on Ron how long does it take to say those 6 little words SOD OFF .:smiles:

Erm, if I’m reading this correctly those are two words :smile:

 

[leeblue]

Agreed.

I'd love him to be a success with us but it would be extra painful if it didn't work out. Given the mess he's inheriting that is a real danger. Even if he keeps us up this season, next season looks like being a struggle such is the rebuild that's necessary.

Powell failing as manager here would break my heart

 

[Ricky Otto]

come on Ron how long does it take to say those 6 little words SOD OFF .:smiles:

That's 2 words

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

What if it ends up being one of the other 2 candidates?

Whoever gets the job has an uphill battle.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

That's 2 words

Beat you :tease: