allyo Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I actually reckon Gary Caldwell could be a decent shout. Heard him on the radio the other week and liked the way he was talking, focussed on what he's learned and hungry for another chance. The guy seems intelligent and has always been a leader, and a winner. There could be potential there. But that is very little to go on.... I do like Ian McCall. Would welcome him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggernaut Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I'd love it if McCall came back to Thistle. He's on record as saying PTFC is a "magical" club, and he had us playing good football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco77 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Not sure who I fancy for the job. Someone who likes to play 4-4-2 would be good as I’ve had enough of 4-2-3-1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, marco77 said: Not sure who I fancy for the job. Someone who likes to play 4-4-2 would be good as I’ve had enough of 4-2-3-1. I think Jack Charlton has retired? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Mourinho might be available next week, but I think he might be a bit defensive for playing the Thistle way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joekea Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Shelley Kerr....time to think outside the box! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco77 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 28 minutes ago, jagfox said: I think Jack Charlton has retired? He has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 7 hours ago, sabbath said: Lets be Honest. John Lambie is gone, so lets go for the man who actually built the team that Archibald took the credit for. You know who I'm talking about. ........ooooooh Jacki Surely yr at the wind up sabbath. Short term success at Thistle with mccoll's team and peesh at utd and york thereafter? Montaefeck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 It is a tricky one. Do the club go tried and tested, young up and coming or a bit left field? From what I was told about McCall's alleged conduct during the Shankland transfer negotiations, I would doubt very much that he will be in the running. Out of the 'old guard' on the circuit, he is probably the only one I would like to see get the job mind you. Peter Houston, Jim Duffy, John Hughes etc have all seen better days and are not the way forward in my opinion. I also cringe when I hear people mention McIntyre and Dodds. Stubbs is someone I would have thought a good fit a few months ago but then heard about what he was like at St Mirren. A total disaster on and off the pitch. I'd probably like to see us go for someone up and coming like Goodwin. Hungry and a born winner. Thinking outside the box there are options like John Kennedy, Kevin Thomson and Scott Gemmill, none of which have been in charge at clubs but are looking for a start in management. In the position we are in I think this would be asking too much for someone with no experience though. We can speculate all we want but until the club receives the applications, they won't know the best option. Ask any St Mirren, Motherwell or Wolves fan if the had heard of their current manager before they were appointed and how many Kilmarnock fans were touting Steve Clark for the job at Rugby Park? We may be surprised. On another note, is anybody else surprised at the interim management team for next Saturday's game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 hours ago, allyo said: I actually reckon Gary Caldwell could be a decent shout. Heard him on the radio the other week and liked the way he was talking, focussed on what he's learned and hungry for another chance. The guy seems intelligent and has always been a leader, and a winner. There could be potential there. But that is very little to go on.... I do like Ian McCall. Would welcome him back. Hadn't thought about Caldwell. What is he doing just now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 11 minutes ago, Jag said: On another note, is anybody else surprised at the interim management team for next Saturday's game? Can't really see there being anyone else around the club at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norgethistle Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 14 minutes ago, Jag said: On another note, is anybody else surprised at the interim management team for next Saturday's game? From what I heard the new management team could be in place Tomorrow or Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laukat Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Norgethistle said: From what I heard the new management team could be in place Tomorrow or Tuesday Interesting. Care to give us any names? The statement said expressions of interest by 12th which at less than a week suggests a quick appointment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 17 minutes ago, Norgethistle said: From what I heard the new management team could be in place Tomorrow or Tuesday Not doubting the veracity in what you're saying, Norge, but info like that being leaked, whether from inside the Club or from the prospective management team, could be harmful. Certainly doesn't reflect well on the source.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 35 minutes ago, Jag said: Hadn't thought about Caldwell. What is he doing just now? Looking for another chance, as far as I could make out. its all about fit. I'm not so sure there is a great spectrum between good manager and bad manager. You see guys who have had great success falling completely out of favour, to the point they can't get a look in anywhere. Have they lost the skills? Or is it really just about perception, confidence, relationships and other such things which can be pretty variable and depend a great deal about being at the right club at the right time. I'd suggest the latter, and that's why no appointment will bring guaranteed success, and any appointment should be given a chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 31 minutes ago, scotty said: Can't really see there being anyone else around the club at the moment. Scott McKenzie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jag Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 32 minutes ago, Norgethistle said: From what I heard the new management team could be in place Tomorrow or Tuesday Unless it is time critical i.e. having to get the guy before another club does, I think this would be extremely foolish.  I suppose the club could already have had someone lined up to replace Archie mind you. If your source is correct, this leans towards Robbie Neilson, which, if Dundee United are also in for him, would surprise me. All speculation of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanarkjag Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 How about this guy?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_McMenemy I seem to remember a BBC article some time ago where he was contemplating a return to the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyMac Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 26 minutes ago, Jag said: Scott McKenzie? He's in San Francisco. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garscube Road End Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, AndyMac said: He's in San Francisco. All across the nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partickthedog Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 25 minutes ago, Jag said: Scott McKenzie? Rather surprised he was not mentioned as part of the interim coaching team. Gerry Briton and Scott Allison are obviously "long term club servants" who will have a pre-existing role to which to return when their interim task is finished. Is Scott Mackenzie regarded as a "club man" in the same category or is he regarded as an "Archie man" who would normally be expected to move on (subject of course to satisfaction of all contractual rights) when a new management team arrives? It did occur to me that his non-mention might be to give him some flexibility to apply for one of the vacant roles either as manager or more likely as assistant manager if the new main appointee does not have an existing working relationship with someone he/she would want to bring as assistant. However, even that possibility would seem rather remote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TartanC4 Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I have read grumblings every time his name is mentioned.... But yogi hughes would have a bit of drive and motivated the team. You can dispute his record. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laukat Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Still prefer McCall or Goodwin but anyone for Stephen Pressley? http://www.pafosfc.com.cy/posts/pafos-fc-press-release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlsarmy Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 7 minutes ago, laukat said: Still prefer McCall or Goodwin but anyone for Stephen Pressley? http://www.pafosfc.com.cy/posts/pafos-fc-press-release No 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowenBoys Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Pressley sacked on Friday, Archibald binned on Saturday. Hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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