lou Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Reported to be interested, that's a no brainer for me should have got the job last time round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stirlingshirejambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Manager or sporting director? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennant's 6's Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 8 minutes ago, lou said: Reported to be interested, that's a no brainer for me should have got the job last time round Definitely, although I thought that he was 'back home' at Palace? Certainly cane across well when he spoke to radio Scotland a couple of yrs ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J80MBO Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, lou said: Reported to be interested, that's a no brainer for me should have got the job last time round I would need to have look over his clubs he ha managed and remind myself what he has done in management Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentjambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 27 minutes ago, lou said: Reported to be interested, that's a no brainer for me should have got the job last time round What makes him a no brainer for the job?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandJambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Wouldn't mind Graham Alexander getting the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Was unemployed when we were last looking and is so again this time...Coincidence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAndrew Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Never got the love in for him before. Managers with far better track records are dismissed by many here. Yet Freedman seems to be a great choice as he talks a good game. I talk a pretty good game. Where do I find an application form? Compare his record to Robinson at Motherwell, who knows the league, has operated a tight budget, broken in youths etc... I don't think Robinson is our man. But objectively looking at the two, I can't see why Freedman is so highly rated. I'm sure there are some cracking CVs in the mix. But money and potential managers demands will be a huge deciding factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkirkhmfc1874 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, LeylandJambo said: Wouldn't mind Graham Alexander getting the job. Yeah I'm same , think he'd do good job up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E6 Inc Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 18 minutes ago, Spellczech said: Was unemployed when we were last looking and is so again this time...Coincidence? He's the sporting director at Crystal Palace. Certain in a job and actually quite a good one. My Palace supporting colleague speaks very highly of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thought Police Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 31 minutes ago, Spellczech said: Was unemployed when we were last looking and is so again this time...Coincidence? God, do a little research before you just guess eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merseyjambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Doubt we could afford him but if it was a Sporting Director then yes but if it’s as manager. No way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lou Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Obviously rated very highly in the game considering his current post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glamorgan Jambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Would be an excellent appointment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Graham Alexander has the better record as manager, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 People talk very highly of him, but what has he actually achieved in management. I genuinely don’t know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homme Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Graham Alexander goes near the top of my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 47 minutes ago, JamboAndrew said: Never got the love in for him before. Managers with far better track records are dismissed by many here. Yet Freedman seems to be a great choice as he talks a good game. I talk a pretty good game. Where do I find an application form? Compare his record to Robinson at Motherwell, who knows the league, has operated a tight budget, broken in youths etc... I don't think Robinson is our man. But objectively looking at the two, I can't see why Freedman is so highly rated. I'm sure there are some cracking CVs in the mix. But money and potential managers demands will be a huge deciding factor. Sorry mate applications closed on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dryJTlaw Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 11 minutes ago, Homme said: Graham Alexander goes near the top of my list. No thanks, ive had enough of watching this.... Big boot, long ball, none league style dross from Salford... I'd hate to have to watch that crap week in, week Out... Yes they did most of the pressing in the 1st half but it should have been 0-0 bar the goal keeping error.. Once Crewe got out of 1st gear and actually played with some urgency Salford didn't stand a chance... Out footballed by a superior team in the end...end of... 2 Reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Hardy’s Dug Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 We were delighted with the prospect of him last time On a worse position now I am not sure why we still wouldn’t be pleased with him as manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Elwood P Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Spellczech said: Was unemployed when we were last looking and is so again this time...Coincidence? Not if you invent him being unemployed, then no it’s not a coincidence ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Treasurer Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, LeylandJambo said: Wouldn't mind Graham Alexander getting the job. I doubt we could match has current salary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazman Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Spellczech said: Was unemployed when we were last looking and is so again this time...Coincidence? He's employed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, lou said: Reported to be interested, that's a no brainer for me should have got the job last time round "He should have taken the job the last time". He turned it down to go to Crystal Palace. So we got Levein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinRummy Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Just now, Mikey1874 said: "He should have taken the job the last time". He turned it down to go to Crystal Palace. So we got Levein. Is that what happened? According to some he was only on a shortlist and pulled out of the running after getting a solid offer of SD from Palace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleJambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Interesting. He is a legend at Palace from his playing days. Managed them in the Championship and was doing well (play-off places) in 2013-14 season before falling out with the owners and then going to Bolton. Didn't really push on from there and has ended up back at Palace as Sporting Director. As a Palace season ticket holder I think the jury is out in terms of him at the moment. Decent signings have been few and far between in recent seasons but that may be down to the American owners not shelling out cash and Steve Parish focusing on infrastructure (new training academy) rather than players on the park. Financial Fair Play rules may also come into it. Also not sure what his relationship with Roy Hodgson is like. So news of his interest in Hearts may not be that far-fetched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeylandJambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 38 minutes ago, The Treasurer said: I doubt we could match has current salary If he's thrown his hat in the ring then surely he'll have an idea and be reasonably happy with what we're offering. I could of course be completely wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Loblaw Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Freedman hasn't been particularly successful anywhere as a manager, not sure why he's a 'no brainer' tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Laff Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 It’s a yes for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTweedy Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 It would be a yes from me but I don't believe for one second that he's even remotely interested, unless he's getting punted by Palace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 What’s Freedmans record like? I know Alexander has pretty much had his sides in the play offs most seasons albiet at a Shan level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 A name that has not been mentioned this time is Billy Davies. Was he not close to getting it the last time but he wanted full control of the footballing side of things and didn't want to work with Levein as DOF.? Now CL is not involved, allegedly anyway 😏 could he now be a possibility? Don't like the guy much as he comes across as an arrogant wee tosser and don't even know where is these days. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 7 minutes ago, Robbo-Jambo said: A name that has not been mentioned this time is Billy Davies. Was he not close to getting it the last time but he wanted full control of the footballing side of things and didn't want to work with Levein as DOF.? Now CL is not involved, allegedly anyway 😏 could he now be a possibility? Don't like the guy much as he comes across as an arrogant wee tosser and don't even know where is these days. Thoughts? Billy Davies is a paranoid weirdo. Wouldn’t want him near the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Billy Davies is a paranoid weirdo. Wouldn’t want him near the club. I personally wouldn't want him either but the question is would the club look at him again? Edited November 12, 2019 by Robbo-Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleJambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 46 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: What’s Freedmans record like? I know Alexander has pretty much had his sides in the play offs most seasons albiet at a Shan level. His record at Palace doesn't look great - 32 games won, 27 drawn, and 31 lost. What I remember of his first season is boring games, lots of draws, and a mid-table finish. But then he brought in Zaha as a regular starter, Yannick Bolassie on the other wing, Glen Murray up front and the 2012-13 season took off before he left for Bolton. Also forgot that he managed Nottm Forest after Bolton but didn't do much there. (48) Dougie Freedman Scotland 2011 2012 90 32 27 31 35.56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Robbo-Jambo said: I personally wouldn't want him either but the question is would the club look at him again? I hope not and I’d also highly doubt it. I don’t think Ann would entertain a man who’s had Tommy Sheridan’s Arabian goggles on his coupon. 🤷🏼♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 49 minutes ago, David Bennett said: His record at Palace doesn't look great - 32 games won, 27 drawn, and 31 lost. What I remember of his first season is boring games, lots of draws, and a mid-table finish. But then he brought in Zaha as a regular starter, Yannick Bolassie on the other wing, Glen Murray up front and the 2012-13 season took off before he left for Bolton. Also forgot that he managed Nottm Forest after Bolton but didn't do much there. (48) Dougie Freedman Scotland 2011 2012 90 32 27 31 35.56 Pretty shite then and he’s not had a gig in years. Next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 50 minutes ago, David Bennett said: His record at Palace doesn't look great - 32 games won, 27 drawn, and 31 lost. What I remember of his first season is boring games, lots of draws, and a mid-table finish. But then he brought in Zaha as a regular starter, Yannick Bolassie on the other wing, Glen Murray up front and the 2012-13 season took off before he left for Bolton. Also forgot that he managed Nottm Forest after Bolton but didn't do much there. (48) Dougie Freedman Scotland 2011 2012 90 32 27 31 35.56 50% win ratio is pretty good actually.. I don’t know what kind of football dougie freeman plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Worth considering, his coaching and man management seem to be considered to be pretty good and it's worth remembering that his last two jobs were at basket case clubs in Forest and Bolton. Sometimes circumstances mask ability. Brendan Rodgers for example, has always been considered to be a fantastic coach, but his first two jobs in management at Watford and Reading were pretty poor overall in relation to results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) 23 minutes ago, kingantti1874 said: 50% win ratio is pretty good actually.. I don’t know what kind of football dougie freeman plays. A 50% win ratio? 🤨 Played 90 Won 32 Draw 27 Lost 31 Win ratio = 35.56% Edited November 12, 2019 by Cruyff Turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King prawn Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 24 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: A 50% win ratio? 🤨 Played 90 Won 32 Draw 27 Lost 31 Win ratio = 35.56% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Beni of Gorgie Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I'm going to be a dick. How can you possibly say yes or no to each candidate until you have heard what their plan is? What looks good on a CV rarely translates into interview. If he is in for the Sporting Director role, I would be amazed, dropping a club in its best position for years to come to a Scottish team. Seems a bit of a non story to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Mikey1874 said: "He should have taken the job the last time". He turned it down to go to Crystal Palace. So we got Levein. I don’t think he was offered it. We spent weeks interviewing people, only to discover the best person for the job was the interviewer. Meanwhile, during the process he was offered the Palace job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 He was maybe of a mind that he would take over from Hodgson at some point, two years on he’s still there and it would be a huge drop in wages for him, to come up here even for an interview and jeopardise his current job would be daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo-Jambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Cruyff Turn said: I hope not and I’d also highly doubt it. I don’t think Ann would entertain a man who’s had Tommy Sheridan’s Arabian goggles on his coupon. 🤷🏼♂️ 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozi Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I will be honest and say that Freedman is a name that interests me,he turned Palace around from a massively underachieving club brought through some good players and built the excitement about the club. He built the base from which they were promoted.We cant judge any manager on their failure with Nottingham Forest as they are bonkers.Boltin also went through managers at an alarming rate and some decent managers failed there. my first choice would be Stendel,simply because the way he sets up teams and wants to play but Freedman is an interesting option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Of The Cat Cafe Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Would be some cracking singing in the changing rooms at halftime if Friedman was appointed. Scott Wilson could play "Rocking Chair" as the teams go out and finish with "Lucky Stars" after every victory over Hibs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_T Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Bozi said: I will be honest and say that Freedman is a name that interests me,he turned Palace around from a massively underachieving club brought through some good players and built the excitement about the club. He built the base from which they were promoted.We cant judge any manager on their failure with Nottingham Forest as they are bonkers.Boltin also went through managers at an alarming rate and some decent managers failed there. my first choice would be Stendel,simply because the way he sets up teams and wants to play but Freedman is an interesting option I was making this point to some of my mates in our WhatsApp group earlier. It may be that his true ability has been obscured because both Forest and Bolton were a shambles before he went there and have continued to be a shambles after he left. If he's interested in the job, it may be a gamble worth taking if he interviews well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcjambo Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Not seen anyone who would be as interesting as Stendel for manager. Freedman for Sporting Director maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick witter Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 13 hours ago, Spellczech said: Was unemployed when we were last looking and is so again this time...Coincidence? Except he is not unemployed this time. One of the better applicants I would say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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