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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2019 18:58:23 GMT
The club is a quagmire, perhaps more information is coming regarding new ownership, maybe he’s been told to wind his neck in regarding promotion it could be any number of things. I didn’t know his family situation and all the more credit goes to him working in those conditions. If he goes JCH will certainly follow him. Whatever happens I for one will support his decisions and be thankful for all he has and hopefully will continue to do for us.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2019 18:59:18 GMT
For a man with less than a year’s experience as a manager he is making himself sound like Warnock with numerous promotions under his belt. I agree that he sounds self-indulgent and perhaps needs to be reminded of his relative lack of experience, his 2.5 year contract and that he has achieved little in the grand scheme of things so he should honour his contract which will be reviewed at the end of the season. I disagree.Some can manage,some cannot. Graham has already saved us from 4th tier football and turned us into promotion challengers. He has done a fantastic job. He needs backing from the Board to carry on his vision. I don't suppose he's asking for millions £.It'll be enough to keep JCH and sign maybe two players,maybe even loans. He knew the financial constraints when he signed his contract. He was the cheap option after all (let’s not beat about the bush on that). He waxed lyrical about how brilliant everything was at the club. Now he’s won a few games he’s got high standards and nothing is good enough. It sounds like he’s turned on the people who gave him his first start in management and a 2.5 year contract to a man with no experience. Loyalty eh?
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Post by lostinspace on Dec 14, 2019 19:07:12 GMT
I disagree.Some can manage,some cannot. Graham has already saved us from 4th tier football and turned us into promotion challengers. He has done a fantastic job. He needs backing from the Board to carry on his vision. I don't suppose he's asking for millions £.It'll be enough to keep JCH and sign maybe two players,maybe even loans. He knew the financial constraints when he signed his contract. He was the cheap option after all (let’s not beat about the bush on that). He waxed lyrical about how brilliant everything was at the club. Now he’s won a few games he’s got high standards and nothing is good enough. It sounds like he’s turned on the people who gave him his first start in management and a 2.5 year contract to a man with no experience. Loyalty eh? really? don't see where you read into that!!
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Post by basel on Dec 14, 2019 19:13:34 GMT
I disagree.Some can manage,some cannot. Graham has already saved us from 4th tier football and turned us into promotion challengers. He has done a fantastic job. He needs backing from the Board to carry on his vision. I don't suppose he's asking for millions £.It'll be enough to keep JCH and sign maybe two players,maybe even loans. Hurst was given the Ipswich job after a similar turnaround with Shrewsbury. Coughlan has done very well in his one year in management but has achieved even less. Clubs like Sunderland and Portsmouth could conceivably be looking at him as potential managerial material, but that doesn't mean they should be. I'm assuming the Board are not going to back him,when we are in the middle of a promotion battle.I'm not bothered about speculation of how well he may do at a Championship club.I could'nt care less. What I am bothered about is it looks to me,the lack of boardroom quality will yet again let Rovers down.I'm bored and sick of that.
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Post by basel on Dec 14, 2019 19:18:10 GMT
I disagree.Some can manage,some cannot. Graham has already saved us from 4th tier football and turned us into promotion challengers. He has done a fantastic job. He needs backing from the Board to carry on his vision. I don't suppose he's asking for millions £.It'll be enough to keep JCH and sign maybe two players,maybe even loans. He knew the financial constraints when he signed his contract. He was the cheap option after all (let’s not beat about the bush on that). He waxed lyrical about how brilliant everything was at the club. Now he’s won a few games he’s got high standards and nothing is good enough. It sounds like he’s turned on the people who gave him his first start in management and a 2.5 year contract to a man with no experience. Loyalty eh? It looks to me Graham has ambition,an ambition to take Rovers to the 2nd tier and the Board are not up to this ambition. Yet again the board appear to be absolutely 3rd class.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2019 19:18:11 GMT
He knew the financial constraints when he signed his contract. He was the cheap option after all (let’s not beat about the bush on that). He waxed lyrical about how brilliant everything was at the club. Now he’s won a few games he’s got high standards and nothing is good enough. It sounds like he’s turned on the people who gave him his first start in management and a 2.5 year contract to a man with no experience. Loyalty eh? really? don't see where you read into that!! I’m going by the twitter report from the guy who was at the press conference and said that it was an issue of investment in the club. Which, if so, is poor on GC’s part imo because he’s not been in the managerial game 5 minutes.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2019 19:20:44 GMT
He knew the financial constraints when he signed his contract. He was the cheap option after all (let’s not beat about the bush on that). He waxed lyrical about how brilliant everything was at the club. Now he’s won a few games he’s got high standards and nothing is good enough. It sounds like he’s turned on the people who gave him his first start in management and a 2.5 year contract to a man with no experience. Loyalty eh? It looks to me Graham has ambition,an ambition to take Rovers to the 2nd tier and the Board are not up to this ambition. Yet again the board appear to be absolutely 3rd class. It’s fool’s gold at the moment- he hasn’t achieved anything yet. We could plough money into the team that we haven’t got and give GC a hefty pay rise, miss out on promotion and then it all falls apart. GC should keep his head down at the moment and just honour his contract, imo.
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Post by basel on Dec 14, 2019 19:22:29 GMT
really? don't see where you read into that!! I’m going by the twitter report from the guy who was at the press conference and said that it was an issue of investment in the club. Which, if so, is poor on GC’s part imo because he’s not been in the managerial game 5 minutes. IMO it's good to hear it from Graham.We heard the same from DC!DC being a proven lower leagues good manager. I'll go with their word rather than the Jordanians.
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Post by vaughan on Dec 14, 2019 19:59:31 GMT
What a bizarre twist to the interview.
My take is that he is under pressure at home and feels the lack of financial support is a double whammy. For him to be tearful is an indication of domestic issues.
We need to resolve this quickly. With DC, this angst and criticism was allowed to fester and the team suffered. If GC is having second thoughts, he needs to go.
I thought the timing of his outburst was poor. I have no problem in him managing this club as the table is testament to his achievement.
What we can't have is a disgruntled Manager.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2019 20:02:15 GMT
He's a big family man, he's made that clear in previous interviews. Family is everything to him, and they're a long way away. so that's got to be a big part of it. Plus, between the lines, doubt that the board have any intention of taking the club forward. (Possibly even certainty that they don't and won't). So here we go again. Big respect to him if he leaves because he's not happy being away from his family. There is nothing more precious. Good luck making the right choice Graham.
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Post by traveling_wilbury on Dec 14, 2019 20:09:41 GMT
Bristol Live are reporting that he is set to take the Mansfield job (although it apparently isn't currently vacant!!)
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Post by a more piratey game on Dec 14, 2019 20:12:11 GMT
Bristol Live are reporting that he is set to take the Mansfield job (although it apparently isn't currently vacant!!) his wife and kids are oop north per RadBris
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2019 20:17:05 GMT
Bristol Live are reporting that he is set to take the Mansfield job (although it apparently isn't currently vacant!!) Good luck to him. As someone who never took to him, I hugely respect his choice if it keeps his family together. (Like he cares what anyone on a minor forum thinks)
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Dec 14, 2019 20:17:49 GMT
GC WYHHB?
Sorry, thought to be first to ask..
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Post by traveling_wilbury on Dec 14, 2019 20:27:34 GMT
And the Mansfield hot seat is now available.
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Post by Angas on Dec 14, 2019 20:35:31 GMT
Bristol Live are reporting that he is set to take the Mansfield job (although it apparently isn't currently vacant!!) Good luck to him. As someone who never took to him, I hugely respect his choice if it keeps his family together. (Like he cares what anyone on a minor forum thinks) Except that, going by the interview, he hadn't actually made the decision at that point. Looks to me as if his hand's been forced, having said as much as he said when emotion got the better of him. Ah well, sometimes it's best to keep things to yourself until you're certain what you want. Meantime, back in BS7 ...
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Post by vaughan on Dec 14, 2019 20:42:23 GMT
He can live at home during the week and Mansfield are one of the best supported via the Radfords.
We move on. It's obvious who we should appoint, even until the end of the season. We are in a good position in the worst League 1 that I have seen. Surely Wael wants a promotion?
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Post by billyocean on Dec 14, 2019 20:43:02 GMT
Graham Coughlan has told his players he is leaving Bristol Rovers to take over the reins at League Two Mansfield Town. The news comes just hours after Bristol Rovers beat Ipswich Town at Portman Road to move up to fourth in the League One table. This will be a shock for Gas fans who have seen their side defy the odds to climb to within two points of the automatic promotion places. Help support D3D4 by becoming a patron This could be a decision made due to personal reasons with Coughlan looking to move closer to his Sheffield home. He has confirmed he is taking assistant manager Joe Dunne with him. Currently, Coughlan shares a flat in Bristol city centre with Dunne but an offer from Mansfield appears too good to turn down. In his post-match press conference, he also revealed he felt he’d taken the Gas as far as he can go. Mansfield parted company with Jon Dempster this evening following a poor first-half to the season and will confirm the appointment of Coughlan shortly. The Dubliner has been superb since taking over from Darrell Clarke a year ago and his decision to move on is certainly a surprise. The quality of the Rovers training ground has been cited as a frustration and the facilities and ambition of the ownership at Mansfield will certainly appeal. The Stags are currently 18th in League Two and sit 12 points off the play-off places and just seven from the relegation zone. d3d4football.com/graham-coughlan-set-to-leave-bristol-rovers-for-mansfield/
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Post by swissgas on Dec 14, 2019 20:53:54 GMT
It may be that Wael has found someone who will take the club on and allow him to keep a shareholding but the new people want to put their own management team in place.
If this is the case I should expect the next move will be the announcement of a groundshare accompanied by a “promise” that it will only be a temporary measure while the new owners “finalize” their plans for a new stadium.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Dec 14, 2019 20:55:47 GMT
Hey we've had a fine time together but if he don't want in, cool, thanks for the good times, we were good for each other, just get out. Good luck to him.
I support the club and always will do. Whomever is manager.
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