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Post by thegrud1 on Aug 31, 2019 17:45:26 GMT
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Post by realtrottersforever on Aug 31, 2019 17:48:21 GMT
Excellent appointment.
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Post by OohMac on Aug 31, 2019 18:38:22 GMT
I hope the decision was made after deliberation and not knee jerk after today.
Ive championed Keith in the past because he speaks about playing the game the right way. Entertaining and attacking but in all fairness you have to say that counts for nothing if youre not bringing success.
His CV cannot be described as anything but mediocre. I think the majority of fans will be in the same boat. A little underwhelming, probably realistic of where we are but perhaps not where we want to be. Not many peoples first choice but will give him 100% support. KHSWA!
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Post by Alptrotter on Aug 31, 2019 18:46:44 GMT
This is what I wrote yesterday. ‘
As to managers, I don't know enough about those available at this level. Nolan hasn't pulled up any trees and Brownie is a bit too ego centred for me. The appointment of an older experienced hand like Keith Hill until a bright young coach like Dean Holden is available is attractive. Maybe Hill could move upstairs and handle all the admin stuff while Holden remained First Team Coach.’
I stand by this. I think Hill is a good appointment until we can get the kind of dynamic young First Team Coach to bring on young players with potential ( and, probably, to sell on). I think Dean Holden might fit that bill and may be tempted by Bolton at the end of the season, or before, if we’re lucky. Hill could remain as DoF for his wise old head and knowledge of the lower leagues.
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Post by andyl on Aug 31, 2019 18:53:32 GMT
..and David Flitcroft.. 2 experienced at this level
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Post by davidm on Aug 31, 2019 19:40:21 GMT
I think it’s a good appointment:-
- he is experienced at this level,
- he will know the type of players needed for this division,
- he plays attractive attacking football.
It may be too late for this season – particularly as the EFL are likely to dock us more points in the near future.
Aside from the leasing.com trophy on Tuesday which matters little, it is handy to have a fortnight before our next proper match.
I know he needs to sign players from other clubs by Monday but unattached players, of which there are many, can be signed after the deadline so he might choose NOT to sign some of the airy-fairy ones lined up for us – Will Buckley!
He will have nearly 2 weeks to get a team shape and a team philosophy (attacking I hope).
A good appointment in my eyes.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2019 20:46:04 GMT
..and David Flitcroft.. 2 experienced at this level Seconded and not only that, about as Bolton as you can get it! Both born and bred, as I am. lol For me, no whining, get behind management, accept their positives and negatives and let's just hope we can avoid relegation. It's a momentous task, but we live in hope. I can't wait... |
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Post by whitesince63 on Aug 31, 2019 21:38:00 GMT
Something of a surprise but I’m warming to the appointment, especially with Flitty coming in as No2. It at least means that the rest of our coaches retain their places, which I hope includes David Lee who seems to have gone awol? It makes sense to confirm someone before Mondays transfer period end because he can sign who he wants rather than those imposed on him and let’s hope that doesn’t include Buckley. Anyway, time for us all to get behind our new management team and financially support FV by buying season tickets and attending matches again.
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Post by OohMac on Aug 31, 2019 21:58:51 GMT
Personally I dont get this "he was born in Bolton, he drinks in my pub, his dog does his business on my garden" argument.
When you think of all the great managers i bet few have any links with the clubs and i dont think its a prerequisite may even be a hindrance.
I wouldnt say i'm down on the appointment but i would like to hear more on the thought process and why it seems so rushed. And if anyones using deadline day for loans as the reason would have to question that. Hill has 48 hours(24 being a day off. To source, negotiate and sign all players. When we cant even sign Conway whos been training with us since July?)
I personally dont think Hill will be asked who he would like. Will be a case of these are the deals take or leave.
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Post by whitesince63 on Sept 1, 2019 9:11:23 GMT
Normally, I’d agree with you on the born in Bolton bit OM but I think given the circumstances and recent turmoil, I think it’s good to have someone with a local element who we can rally around. Like you I’m also surprised at the rush to appoint Keith Hill and Flitty but I suspect they may have already had them in mind, maybe even already approached them, which led to Parky and Parkin leaving but not his other team members? He wouldn’t have been my choice but he does know these divisions well so he should have a good idea what we need to get out. One good point also is that it’s a big step up for Keith compared to what he’s managed before so he should be fired up to succeed. I suppose also for Flitty it’s potentially a stepping stone to the future and hopefully he’ll have a big say in proceedings. Both seem attack minded so I don’t think that we’ll have the problem of frustration and boredom we suffered under Parky. Anyway, though he wasn’t my choice as I’d have gone for David Lee, he’s going to get my 100% support and I can’t wait to get back to enjoying my football and watching a team go out to win rather than just not lose.
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Post by davidm on Sept 1, 2019 9:28:04 GMT
I can’t wait to get back to enjoying my football and watching a team go out to win rather than just not lose. My thoughts in a nutshell. Looking forward to a positive approach |
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