Latest Rumours Coughlan to Plymouth

[Pak Power]

after all the hype about Dan Bentley. Graham Coughlan is being targeted. Should we be worried?

http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Gra...mouth-Argyle/story-26597993-detail/story.html

 

[DTS]

Might open the door for Barrett as a defensive coach/player

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

I think it would seriously tempt GC. The size of the club and where they finished last season is a strong foundation for the new encumbant. At this level (lower 2 divisions) there aren't many bigger clubs and fanbase, so it must be tempting. Ollie has ruled himself out and the other leading contender is supposedly Neil Warnock, who is based in the West country. Darren Ferguson, GC and Paul Wotton are the other names linked, with only Ferguson not having links with Argyle. Another factor that cannot be overlooked is DP's situation and how our club view that. GC would be a given to take up the Assistant Mangager job here, but having already done that, would he want to be the number one somewhere. However I think after 5 very successful years here we may, very sadly, have to say goodbye to GC if the job was offered.

 

[rlb999]

Clearly he'd take it if offered - he'd be mad not to. However there are many far higher profile names on that shortlist and Coughlan would be a brave pick from their board.

 

[Ricey]

A lot of talk from a few Plymouth supporting mates that Holloway is taking back over.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

I'm in Weymouth and just watched Devonshire news. Their shortlist was Andy Awford, Kevin Blackwell, Graham Westley and Plymouth's Wotton.
The favourite according to news is Blackwell followed by Awford.
In my opinion that shortlist is shocking!

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

A lot of talk from a few Plymouth supporting mates that Holloway is taking back over.

Ollie seemingly ruled himself out earlier today.

http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Ian...h-Argyle-job/story-26597281-detail/story.html

 

[RHB]

In comparison with the others mentioned in the article Cocko is lacking in the managerial experience, but you never know. He definitely knows Div 2. Good luck to him if he gets the nod.

 

[Beefy]

That's a no-brainer for him if they offer it.

 

[Ricey]

I would be gutted to see him go but it's too good for him to turn down if offered. I would like to hope that Barrett is offered a player coach role if this happens.

 

[shrimperton]

Sounds like he'd love the job, he would go with a big thank you from me, but, i would love Barrett to take over coaching duties as mentioned earlier, that would be a great fit!!

 

[* ORM *]

I'm in Weymouth and just watched Devonshire news.

I thought Alan's aspirations were higher than that ?

 

[eastling]

Plymouth supporters love Cocko and would accept him back with open arms to take on the manager role. It would be a shame to see him go if he was tempted but I say he has earnt the right to be the number 1 at a L2 club and where better for him than Argyle? If Westley is indeed on that shortlist then oh dear I feel for Plymouth fans I really do!

 

[Lord Football]

I thought Alan's aspirations were higher than that ?

No. He has gone to Maidenhead.

Asked him directly if he'd ever consider coming to Southend. Was surprised by the answer.

He can't manage any higher than Conference because he doesn't have (and does not intend to get) the relevant coaching badges.

 

[Gt Yarmouth Shrimper]

Will we get a fee?

 

[Norwichshrimper]

Clearly he'd take it if offered - he'd be mad not to. However there are many far higher profile names on that shortlist and Coughlan would be a brave pick from their board.

That's a no-brainer for him if they offer it.

I would be gutted to see him go but it's too good for him to turn down if offered. I would like to hope that Barrett is offered a player coach role if this happens.

But surely the job wouldn't just be offered to Coughlan. He would have to apply for it if he wanted to be considered. As he is not, and has never been, a manager I can't see how he would be head-hunted like an existing manager may be. He'd have to apply for the role and convince Plymouth that he can offer something the more experienced managers can't.

I suspect it is journalists putting 2 and 3 together to make a story.

 

[Ricey]

Stevenage head hunted Teddy Sheringham with less experience than Coughlan.

 

[RHB]

Stevenage head hunted Teddy Sheringham with less experience than Coughlan.

True, but sometimes it's about the 'name' and I think the name Sheringham could attract more newbie players than, say, Cocko.

 

[Ricey]

True, but sometimes it's about the 'name' and I think the name Sheringham could attract more newbie players than, say, Cocko.

Coughlan is a hero with the Plymouth fans.

 

[shrimperton]

He could have a Tilson effect down there, we all know how a local hero can get support