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Me too, desperate for it to be Wellens and I will be disappointed if it isn't him initially, but I think In time after a few days when the dust settles I will be happy If its Robinson.Not too convinced that Eustace would be good or bad to be honest so I'd rather we stayed away.I think following SM comments, it's nailed on not to be Wellens.
Quote from: redandwhitearmy on May 12, 2021, 10:00:49 pmMe too, desperate for it to be Wellens and I will be disappointed if it isn't him initially, but I think In time after a few days when the dust settles I will be happy If its Robinson.Not too convinced that Eustace would be good or bad to be honest so I'd rather we stayed away.I think following SM comments, it's nailed on not to be Wellens.But he has been mentioned since before the process started, and never been ruled out when many others have? Why have him in the process if the board aren’t prepared to work with him?
Quote from: keyser_soze on May 12, 2021, 10:04:24 pmQuote from: redandwhitearmy on May 12, 2021, 10:00:49 pmMe too, desperate for it to be Wellens and I will be disappointed if it isn't him initially, but I think In time after a few days when the dust settles I will be happy If its Robinson.Not too convinced that Eustace would be good or bad to be honest so I'd rather we stayed away.I think following SM comments, it's nailed on not to be Wellens.But he has been mentioned since before the process started, and never been ruled out when many others have? Why have him in the process if the board aren’t prepared to work with him?Maybe the board want to question him and see if he has learned from things that have happened in the past and how would he do things differently if faced with the same situation pretty standard interview question that most companies ask.
The win percentage of Wellens and Robinson is exactly 39%. Both managers will have hell of a task and won’t be pulling up trees, with those stats. It will, as we know be a long old season whoever gets the job. It may be worth a punt on Eustace for a bit of fresh blood and new ideas. Those stats (39%) are worryingly similar to Dickovs and Eustace is yet to be an Oldham cast off unlike the other two.
I’m curious to know what John Eustace has to offer. Any thoughts?
Quote from: PDX_Rover on May 12, 2021, 11:01:20 pmI’m curious to know what John Eustace has to offer. Any thoughts?I only know what I’ve managed to get from wiki...2 years as Kidderminster manager, joined after they were relegated and took them to the National League North play offs each time. Joined QPR as Steve Mclaren’s assistant 3 years ago, short spell as caretaker after McLaren was sacked and stated on as assistant manager when Mark Warburton took over.
None of them inspire me.
Having listened to the Robinson interview in full then listened to several of Wellens interviews at Swindon and Salford, I think we have a couple of contrasting personalities to choose from, although I can't make any judgement on Eustace. Robinson seems to have been able to polish up some turds (Curtis Main for example) and shape to team on a small budget and with that has some humility and patience. Bearing in mind his interview was a candid relection after leaving the job and therefore it's easier to relate to the man. Wellens comes across as results focused, very much looking at the detail of beating the opposition, encouraging his preferred brand of football. A couple of interesting things from Wellens was his comments about taking Swindon through to League One and challenging there with good support. Yet we know he jumped ship as soon as the Salford opportunity arose. Nothing wrong with that you'd say but he also used the wanting to be nearer home etc, when his time ended with us.He also said after a loss with Salford. "I'd not seen our prematch warm up as I have other things to do but that wasn't right..". He didn't seem to take responsibility for that and mentioned his assistant. It may have been relevant but maybe he could have kept that out of the public domain. I could imagine it would be easier for the players to lose respect for Wellens when things don't go well whereas Robinson seems to command a little more. I just can't help thinking with Wellens it's more about him than the club. However, he may have learned from his short spell at Salford. Robinson reminds me a little of McCann and not just due to the accent. Reasonably calm on the outside but with fire in the belly.With Wellens, he just looks miserable all the time. I can't barely recall him cracking a smile or being cryptic at any point as either player or manager in interviews. Over to you board, may the best man win.
It seems the majority of fans want someone who will show a certain loyalty to the club and not walk at the first opportunity. Unfortunately, Rovers will probably always be seen as a stepping stone, it goes with the territory I’m afraid and in fairness it’s something most clubs have to deal with, including the big ones. As a Bolton fan I’m sticking my nose in here and whilst I actually thought Parky would have been a good fit for you, of the three you seem to have whittled it down to, I’d go for Steve Robinson, who seems to have done a really good job at Motherwell both on and off the field, working on a tight budget. I’d always worry about Wellens, I think he’s very much out for himself first. Eustace is a bit of a gamble but whoever it is I wish you good luck, apart from the 6 points we’ll take off you next year!! ;-))
Difficult one this, I listened to Robinson and he sounded very good,however I then think of Paul Dickov who gave some of the best interviews off the pitch but his team struggled on it. Then theres Wellens who looks a good fit, but i cant help but going back to the end of his time here as a player and some of the things i heard about his attitude etc etc. As for Eustace I dont know that much about him..So on reflection i will do like the majority..Leave it to the board and then moan about it after lol