Who is next in the hot seat?

boltonbonce wrote:Never trust a man called Nixon.

I heard that Gartside used to do this bloke's books when he was still a full-time accountant:

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It's not going to make any difference who we get, it will still be raining shit every week.

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Would you please explain exactly what message you are attempting to send by this picture?

That some people feel it necessary to hold a knife to a TV such is the ill feeling towards Mr Lennon.

strange indeed.

Hipster_Nebula wrote:That some people feel it necessary to hold a knife to a TV such is the ill feeling towards Mr Lennon.

strange indeed.

It's quite a disturbing image -clearly sectarian as Lennon is wearing a Celtic top. Presumably it was whilst he was manager at Celtic.
Given that a bloke just down the road from us was beheaded only a few days ago, and for many that event is still raw, its quite an unpleasant image all round.
Perhaps the mods can remove it

well you made all those inferences, certainly not my intention in posting a very famous and widely reported image.

So it's not Hipster? I'm glad really, I always imagined him with a full head of hair.

The cure for insomnia now favourite for the job. 

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Bolton Wanderers look to appoint new boss within a fortnight

Wanderers hope to have a new manager in place by the time they host Birmingham City after the international break.

The club had already received a dozen serious applications from quality candidates by yesterday afternoon but begin the recruitment process in earnest this morning to find Dougie Freedman’s successor.

They do so in the light of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth at the Macron Stadium that left them bottom in the Championship and five points adrift of safety.

But even with the process at an embryonic stage, the calibre of managers interested in the role is thought to be high.

It is understood that established names such as Malky Mackay, Tony Mowbray and Dave Jones have already thrown their hat into the ring.

Wanderers are basing their search on a number of criteria, weighing up the need for a manager with experience of the Championship against someone with the knowledge of the club and its particular nuances.

Finances will also play a major part with any prospective manager unlikely to be given much wiggle room in the transfer market.

That could also count against pursuing a manager already in a post – although the club are keeping all options open for now.

Bookmakers continue to make ex-Wanderers skipper Phil Brown favourite, with the Southend boss doing a fine job in League Two.

The charismatic 55-year-old would be a popular choice among fans because of his roots in the town, however, he has been overlooked for the post before.

Another home favourite, Jimmy Phillips, was present in the directors’ box on Saturday.

Under-18s assistant coach Andy Hughes and goalkeeping coach Lee Turner oversaw Saturday’s defeat and will hold the fort until a new management team is installed.

The players return to training on Tuesday and Hughes is making plans to keep things ticking over at Euxton in the meantime.

The 36-year-old former Leeds United, Charlton and Reading midfielder wants to complete the final year of his playing contract before looking towards coaching full-time but cajoled a significantly improved performance from the Whites despite their defeat.

“Whoever comes in here will be an extremely lucky man,” he said.

“If I was a high-class manager with this facility, the training ground, the academy, the town, the fans, I would be chomping at the bit to get the job.

“Not that I'm after the job. I'm just an old player coming to the end of my career. I'm learning to be a coach but it is a wonderful opportunity. If whoever comes in still wants my help as a senior player then I’d be honoured to help.”

One of the early names in the frame was Bury boss David Flitcroft but the Bolton-born coach has said his loyalties lie at the JD Stadium.

“I have got a project here and it’s one I enjoy being a part of,” he told The Bolton News. 

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Phil Brown: No truth to Bolton Wanderers rumours

Southend United manager Phil Brown has dismissed speculation linking him with a switch to Championship club Bolton Wanderers.

Brown, who saw his Shrimpers side lose 1-0 to Morecambe at Roots Hall on Saturday, has been mentioned as a possible replacement for ex Blues striker Dougie Freedman in charge of the Trotters.

But Brown insists he is happy to remain with Southend.

And the 55-year-old wants to commit his long term future to the club.

“There is no truth in any Bolton rumours and I think they’ve just started because I was there for 15 years as a player, coach and manager,” said Brown.

“People keep asking me the question about whether or not I’m going there but it’s just speculation as far as I’m concerned.

“I’ve heard nothing at all and I’ve got a job to do at Southend United which I still very much want to finish.”

Former Bolton defender Jimmy Phillips, previous boss Owen Coyle and ex West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbrary are also among the front-runners to replace Freedman who was sacked last week after a disappointing run of results.

However, Brown has also been tipped for the job by several bookmakers.

The 55-year-old guided Blues in to the League Two play-offs last season but was unable to see off Burton Albion in the semi-finals.

After that disappointment, the club announced contract talks had started with the Shrimpers chief to extend his spell in charge.

But the situation has yet to be resolved and Brown is keen to get it sorted.

“It was verbally put to me about a new contract and we spoke about a long term plan I would be happy to be a part of and that’s still very much the case,” said Brown.

“I haven’t had an actual contract offer put in front of me though and I now only have seven or eight months left on my current deal.

“There have been rumours about other clubs being interested but I’m just focusing on Southend United and would definitely like to be here longer.”

Brown has been in charge of Blues since March 2013 and his team currently fourth in the table.

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If they give the job to Mowbray I'm off.

I joked about Chorley being higher in 5 years, but give Mowbray the job and it will happen quicker.

How can anyone think Coyle is a "front runner" to replace Dougie? Surely not even Gartside could be that stupid.

If it happens I think we need to put Sluffy on suicide watch.

I can't believe some of the stuff I'm reading on the internet about who people want.

Kevin Davies as player / manager seems to be a popular choice in some quarters.

Unbelievable.....

Neil Lennon is off to Saudi by all accounts,so he's off the list.

Phil Brown: No truth to Bolton Wanderers rumours

“There is no truth in any Bolton rumours and I think they’ve just started because I was there for 15 years as a player, coach and manager,” said Brown.

Thinly veiled "I'd crawl to Bolton on my hands and knees for a crack at that job."

Mackay now at 4/1. It's gathering pace, despite the controversy I would like to see him appointed

Boggersbelief wrote:Mackay now at 4/1. It's gathering pace, despite the controversy I would like to see him appointed

I'd be happy with that. As long as its not Mowbray

Boggersbelief wrote:Mackay now at 4/1. It's gathering pace, despite the controversy I would like to see him appointed

So you'd be happy with an alleged racist/homophobe?

Natasha Whittam wrote:

Boggersbelief wrote:Mackay now at 4/1. It's gathering pace, despite the controversy I would like to see him appointed

So you'd be happy with an alleged racist/homophobe?

There's nothing "alleged" about it, it's documented fact.

The man is an idiot and I wouldn't want him anywhere near the club.

But that's a decision based on a strong moral conviction and we all know that there's no place for that kind of thing anymore in the modern game......