Manager shortlist

I wouldn’t have any of them. No thanks.

I’d rather give Graham Barrow the job. Personally, I think we would be nuts to give Rosler or Caldwell the job again. Madness. Peruse the Chesterfield forums to see how Caldwell has improved since leaving us….he hasn’t. The comments are all so very similar. Not a chance would I have him back.

I’d sooner have Ray Mathias back.

I’d have Rosler back.

Then again, I’d also have Caldwell back.[/quote]

Seriously SW, you would have Caldwell back,why?

His treatment of some of the lads who helped him win the title last season was appalling. Not giving them at least till the end of the window I thought was disrespectful. He started this slide and was helped along the way by an inexperienced boss which didn’t do anyone any favours. Sharpie will learn from this I’m sure but surely not Caldwell again.[/quote]
Yes I would have him back.

I didn’t think we were a million miles away from getting it right under Caldwell, and I thought he was sacked prematurely. (All personal opinion obviously)

I’d take him back, but I very much doubt it will happen.

At this moment in time I’d give the job to Barrow – because I think he’s doing better than his two predecessors and I like having an ex-Latics players management team of him, Atherton and Doolan in charge.

Paul Jewell, Vat?[/quote]

Erm no! Not a doozing notion that Pengu, i did say that yesterday actually! :unsure:[/quote]

I know BullSnaps! I was just wondering fat69s thoughts!

I was told Alan Stubbs was one of the favourites for the job about 3 weeks ago, i posted it on here somewhere!

I’d maybe consider Jewell, with a younger protégé alongside him.

Giggs? Boyce? Etc….no.

No experience. That’s what we need, an experienced head.

I’ve also heard rumours about Stubbs. I’d prefer Graham Barrow, being honest. Knows the club well and if he had had more time, he would’ve got us clear of relegation.

For me…outsider? Nigel Pearson. Failing that, give Graham BARROW the job.

Cant see why you would give Barrow the job. We have conceded a lot of goals since he took over whilst still setting up defensively. Not entirely his fault through injuries but he has been sacked before from the job. He would not be my choice neither would Jewell or Jones. I think we need refreshing a different direction and I certainly believe that David Sharpe needs the right guy this time . The lad is under pressure after what’s happened and he needs a good season as well. I still believe in most of the players if coached well and I’m optimistic if we bring in the right guy. YAMS.

Appoint the right guy then, just like that!
Caldwell was the right guy last season.
Rosler was three seasons ago.

And why not give Barrow a chance? We are conceding goals because we are being less negative and defensive. Out of the six games he’s been in charge we’ve won two, scored eight goals in total of four and lost by the odd goal to the top two teams.

And the last time we appointed someone from within the club we won the league.[/quote]

So the best criteria is an ex player who knows the club. The coaching staff is mostly ex players is it not?. How many have come through the academy to become regulars in the first team?. Why have we so many loanees at the club when our own youngsters have been farmed out?. Ex players don’t mean they are the right men for the job. Something at Wigan Athletic clearly isn’t working at the minute despite having Barrow Atherton Doolan etc here that’s why I believe we need refreshing up a bit. Sammy, of course its gonna be hard to find the right man and for David Sharpe,s sake I hope he finds him ex player or not. Sentiment is great but only if it works.