Approach for new Coach turned down

[EastStandRed]

BARNSLEY have seen an approach to speak to Mechelen head coach Wouter Vrancken turned down by the Belgian First Division A club - according to reports in Belgium.

The Reds are seeking a permanent successor to Markus Schopp, who left the club almost a fortnight ago following a poor start to the Championship campaign.

The Oakwell outfit, expected to opt for a overseas-based head coach for the sixth successive time, reportedly contacted Mechelen about speaking to Vrancken, but were rebuffed.

Vrancken also reportedly has a significant release clause.

Appointed in the summer of 2018, Vrancken, 42, has enjoyed success at Mechelen, leading them to a Belgian First Division B title, while also enjoying cup success and two sixth-placed finishes in the First Division B.

Mechelen are currently in fourth place in the table.

Vrancken, previously managed Belgian lower-division side Thes Sport and had brief spells at Lommel SK and as assistant at Kortrijk.

Meanwhile, assistant coach Tonda Eckert, who came to the club during the tenure of Gerhard Struber, has left Oakwell.

A number of names have been linked with the vacant position including former Newport County manager Michael Flynn, ex Norwich and Preston chief Alex Neil, who spent a spell in his playing days at Oakwell and Reading first-team coach John O'Shea.

Former target Hannes Wolf is also rumoured to be another contender alongside Alexander Blessin, head coach at KV Oostende, who are controlled by Barnsley's majority shareholder, Pacific Media Group,

Jo Laumann was in caretaker charge for the recent games against Hull and Derby.

But it is understood that the next full-time coach is again highly likely to come from abroad.

[Romared]

Austria currently in lockdown , so a move for a Coach from there may be delayed ? Laumann may stay in charge a little longer? , worrying lack of coaches now to help him , Devaney or Thomas Harban or both may have to step up,

[SBRed48]

Is there no manager available to come here on a free with no release clause to pay and who is willing to work for relatively low wages ?

The club has no brass left after Conway withdrew £750,000 from the club account to pay an instalment on the purchase of the club.

[Young_Nudger]

The other place saying it’s Poya Asbaghi.
Under 21 Sweden Coach.

[SBRed48]

Ashbag turned us darn not long ago dint he ?

Is he is a mate of Ahmad ?

[Jules88]

We will more like end up with a Sh1 tbag……… than an ashbag……

He won’t be going to The Garrison……..
Oh wait!…. Maybe that’s why new CEO wants us all to try non alcoholic Lager!!!