Agree with this, Appleton seems like somebody who interviews well, uses all the buzzwords chairmen like to hear but hasn't really done anything of note in his career.
He's neither an unknown quantity who could be the next big thing nor a proven successful manager. He's just meh.
Whoops.
McCulloch has said no to all suggestions from what I can see, has been asked for who she wants, and doesn’t provide an answer. G
Seems to be a real theme of ignoring Appleton's last managerial job, how successful he was on the pitch, in the players he signed and sold (Roofe, Lundstram etc), how much life he breathed into a club that needed it and, crucially, winning promotion from League Two, followed with an 8th placed finish in League One.
More focus being put on win percentage records at clubs who were all sliding down the leagues with chaotic ownership and no stability - a bit odd!
Interesting shout, doing very well at or nemesis, Salford City, (happy, happy memories!).
Don't think there is any chance though. Salford are minted with ex Man Utd players' dosh and they look like they will be taking our league place pretty soon.
If Gary Bowyer has had a change of heart he's the man. He's worked with one of the most toxic chairmen / board of directors in football and succeeded i.e the Oyston mafia at Blackpool !