Norwich City's new manager

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:35 pm

Just a thread to discuss this.

Rumors at the moment are heavily linking Chris Hughton with the post Yahoo

by GSC Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:37 pm

I hear Alex McLeish is available

by The Special Juan Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:38 pm

Graeme Swann's Cat wrote:I hear Alex McLeish is available

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:39 pm

I would actually cry if that happened

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:40 pm

It would be an injustice if Alex McLeish walked into another manager position

I'd feel a bit begrudged I wasn't looked at first and my CV only stretches as far fm2012

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:46 pm

It is my dream to manage Norwich City one day king

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:48 pm

Olly, I read the other day that Neil Lennon was under consideration. What are your views on the Ginger Ninja taking charge?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:51 pm

I wouldn't be against it, but I wouldn't be for it. It will never happen. He is fine at Celtic I think, plus he would be a gamble for us because no offence to Scottish football but it doesn't take too much to win the title up there

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:54 pm

He's a nutcase Lennon, given the standard of refereeing in the Premiership last season, if it were to continue he would face a touchline ban every other week

I'd like to see Holloway back in the Premier League

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:56 pm

No no no no no to Holloway.

He is a terrible tactical manager, he has no plan B which is why Blackpool got relegated from the Prem. Teams worked them out after half a season. Just god not Holloway

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:56 pm

McLeish spent last season drastically cutting Aston Villa's wage bill, while keeping them in the Premiership. Thanks to McLeish, the club is in a better finanancial position.

"Lambert is expected to be given money to spend after McLeish spent last season reducing what he described as an "astronomical" wage bill.

It is expected that he will be able to reinvest any money he generates from the sale of current Villa players.

McLeish departed Villa on 14 May after only 11 months in charge."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18307066?postId=112681381

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 1:59 pm

olly the tractor boy wrote:No no no no no to Holloway.

He is a terrible tactical manager, he has no plan B which is why Blackpool got relegated from the Prem. Teams worked them out after half a season. Just god not Holloway

I can see how you would think that as a fan of Norwich (I'd be the same and agree with the points you make) but from the neutral it would be brilliant to have him back Smile

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:01 pm

gazzyD wrote:
olly the tractor boy wrote:No no no no no to Holloway.

He is a terrible tactical manager, he has no plan B which is why Blackpool got relegated from the Prem. Teams worked them out after half a season. Just god not Holloway

I can see how you would think that as a fan of Norwich (I'd be the same and agree with the points you make) but from the neutral it would be brilliant to have him back

Oh yeah I would love him back. But just not with my team. Come back with Blackpool Ollie

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:03 pm

who's favourite for the job?

It was the assistant at Wigan wasn't it before talks broke down

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:05 pm

gazzyD wrote:who's favourite for the job?

It was the assistant at Wigan wasn't it before talks broke down

That is Swansea Whistle

Hughton is favouurite at 1/3, with Steve Bruce???? (GOD NO) at 3/1, Malky Mackay at 5/1, Lee Clark 5/1 and Tim Sherwood (WTF?) at 8/1. All courtesy of Skybet

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:07 pm

Holloway is an excellent manager in my view. When he went to Blackpool they were expected to drop into League One and instead reached the PL. In the PL they punched way above their weight and alot of folk would have had them down by Easter if they are being honest. In the end the overall quality caught up with them but boy did they go down fighting.

Alot of managers don't have a plan B. Tony Pulis being one but what he has had is sufficient backing by his board in terms of available funds, something Holloway never really had.

You could do a lot worse that Ollie, Olly!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:08 pm

FreekShow wrote:Holloway is an excellent manager in my view. When he went to Blackpool they were expected to drop into League One and instead reached the PL. In the PL they punched way above their weight and alot of folk would have had them down by Easter if they are being honest. In the end the overall quality caught up with them but boy did they go down fighting.

Alot of managers don't have a plan B. Tony Pulis being one but what he has had is sufficient backing by his board in terms of available funds, something Holloway never really had.

You could do a lot worse that Ollie, Olly!

We could also do a lot better Whistle

I just think after Lambert who mixes it up (started with 7 different formations this season) we need someone who has the ability to also change it up

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:12 pm

We'll see how good Lambert is next season at Villa. Can he replicate that brilliance at Villa Park? Horses for courses and all that...

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 2:13 pm

FreekShow wrote:We'll see how good Lambert is next season at Villa. Can he replicate that brilliance at Villa Park? Horses for courses and all that...

As much as it pains me to say this I think he will be a success there. He is a winner. Pure and simple.

by Liam Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:15 pm

Steve Bruce pictured outside Carrow Road today, can we read anything into it?

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:16 pm

martyr_94 wrote:Steve Bruce pictured outside Carrow Road today, can we read anything into it?

The fact the picture was taken a year ago may be something to take from it Whistle

by Liam Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:18 pm

Ahh I see Olly, i saw it on twitter didn't realise it was a year ago. Bet you would sh*t yourself if I said it was Glenn Roader though eh!!!

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:21 pm

martyr_94 wrote:Ahh I see Olly, i saw it on twitter didn't realise it was a year ago. Bet you would sh*t yourself if I said it was Glenn Roader though eh!!!

THE ROEDENT furious

I would have to get my burning pitchfork out again Whistle

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:27 pm

Derek Thompson ‏@tommoracing
Just asked Michael Foulger about new Norwich manager and he said "announcement in 48 hours"!

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by GSC Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:02 pm

Steve Bruce is going to Hull I think

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:02 pm

Hughton comes in to be 1/5 fav

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:20 pm

He's 1/7 with Hills. Looks like you got your man olly.

by **Crimey** Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:22 pm

Villas-Boas was favourite for the Liverpool job with bookies.

Solskjaer was favourite for the Aston Villa job with bookies.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:23 pm

http://b31blues.com/2012/04/06/chris-hughton-the-legend-grows-guest-blog/

Great piece on him! Looks like he plays good football and is a good manager! Exactly what we need, although I must admit I didn't think we would get him as I didn't think he would see us as 'big' enough

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:23 pm

Crimey wrote:Villas-Boas was favourite for the Liverpool job with bookies.

Solskjaer was favourite for the Aston Villa job with bookies.

Don't worry Crimey I know that! Bloody Solskjaer, why didn't he just take the Villa job? mad

by Guest Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:26 pm

Yes but he was never 1/7 Crimey. Big difference. It could be a collective bookmaker swerve in the hope that the big hitters lump on it (you'd be surprised how much money is wagered on these markets) but I doubt it.

by Doon the Water Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:39 pm

How about Stuart McCall, he's done a good job at Motherwell.

Can't see Lennon getting a job in England unless it's with Leicester. They seem to be in the same league position as when the sacked Craig Leven. [and spent about £20 million in between.]

I suppose Terry Butcher is a bridge too far.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:00 am

Doon the Water wrote:How about Stuart McCall, he's done a good job at Motherwell.

Can't see Lennon getting a job in England unless it's with Leicester. They seem to be in the same league position as when the sacked Craig Leven. [and spent about £20 million in between.]

I suppose Terry Butcher is a bridge too far.

Who is Stuart McCall Erm

(joke)

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Jun 06, 2012 12:42 am

Didn't realise Birmingham are under a transfer embargo! All the more reason why Hughton wants to come

by GSC Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:20 am

Colin Tattum
I understand that, yes, highly likely Chris Hughton will become the new Norwich City manager. More tomorrow #blues #bcfc #ncfc

by Guest Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:28 am

Betting suspended on Chris hughton being Norwich manager

by Guest Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:41 am

Birmingham now give permission for Norwich to speak with Chris Hughton

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:44 am

Chris Hughton. I am happy with that Very Happy

by Soldier_Of_Fortune Wed Jun 06, 2012 1:41 pm

Not confirmed yet Oliver. Patience my boy!

by GSC Wed Jun 06, 2012 2:44 pm

About time for Hughton to show some stickability Wink

by Josiah Maiestas Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:58 pm

Darren Huckerby is retired. Why not.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:27 pm

Norwich City FC ‏@NorwichCityFC
We can confirm that @NorwichCityFC will hold a press conference at 2.30pm today at Carrow Road. #ncfc

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by davidl1061 Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:29 pm

I think he is a good appointment, he has never had any money to spend at clubs he has been manager, will he have any at Norwich Olly?, and always gets his teams playing decent football based on a good defence

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:30 pm

davidl1061 wrote:I think he is a good appointment, he has never had any money to spend at clubs he has been manager, will he have any at Norwich Olly?, and always gets his teams playing decent football based on a good defence

I should imagine he will have a decent kitty. We spent £3.5 million on Ryan Bennett and £2 million on Jonny Howson in January so I think he has money for those types of signings yes. We do have a wage structure in place though

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu Jun 07, 2012 2:57 pm

I have to admit I am impressed with McNally. This time last week we were finding out about the whole Paul Lambert thing, now we have our new man in place. That is what I call fast work and it gives Hughton a chance to come in and get his transfer targets and to get a full pre season with the players! #fastwork

by Josiah Maiestas Thu Jun 07, 2012 4:17 pm

It's Chris Houghton as expected.

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/07062012/58/premier-league-norwich-hire-hughton.html

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