Williams is Favourite [New Head Coach speculation thread]

[Boomerangpie]

Can one of the ITK people on here perhaps provide some clarity on the process?

I for one don?t feel like I?m in limbo about the appointment of the next head coach it?s still May after all

[SmiffyPie]

It's quite reasonable to wait a week or so just to foster an appearance of respectability. The Bros don't appear to me to be the types to want to appear as if they had been underhand in any way? If someone has been appointed they can still be looking at vids and stuff?

[ManchesterMagpie]

this maybe the truth of it, but doesn't it also imply the owners don't mind leaving the fans and club (and players?) in limbo while they're on the beach?

I hope there was a plan in place before they sacked SM, and I'd have thought that if there was, there would be advantages to announcing it early.

I'm still convinced that the owners had already decided to get Luke Williams back when he became available again and this would explain why they never properly replaced the Saunders brothers (saves having to pay anyone else off). This may already be a 'done deal' but they've been holding off announcing it until say 1st June - a logical start date for any new contract. Just my thoughts anyway.

This might also explain why Didzy hasn't yet signed a new deal. Remember his comments about Luke to the Sky reporter after the Bradford away game? ("he didn't let me shoot so often" or words to that effect).

[Mud Pie]

It's quite reasonable to wait a week or so just to foster an appearance of respectability. The Bros don't appear to me to be the types to want to appear as if they had been underhand in any way? If someone has been appointed they can still be looking at vids and stuff?

Possibly so, they do seem like this might be a consideration for them. Having just completed 30 hours + of onboarding after changing jobs myself, mostly on video, I hope the new guy has intravenous caffeine and a comfy seat!

[Mud Pie]

I'm still convinced that the owners had already decided to get Luke Williams back when he became available again and this would explain why they never properly replaced the Saunders brothers (saves having to pay anyone else off). This may already be a 'done deal' but they've been holding off announcing it until say 1st June - a logical start date for any new contract. Just my thoughts anyway.

This might also explain why Didzy hasn't yet signed a new deal. Remember his comments about Luke to the Sky reporter after the Bradford away game? ("he didn't let me shoot so often" or words to that effect).

the timing fits doesn't it? I'd totally welcome Luke back (see what he can do with a proper defence), although that stuff about not allowing Didzy to shoot from outside the box hasn't aged very well.

[Chicken Balti Pie]

this maybe the truth of it, but doesn't it also imply the owners don't mind leaving the fans and club (and players?) in limbo while they're on the beach?

I hope there was a plan in place before they sacked SM, and I'd have thought that if there was, there would be advantages to announcing it early.

Players may have already been informed. Nemane signed for ages and the media team hid him from view of preseason for a week for a laugh...

[ManchesterMagpie]

the timing fits doesn't it? I'd totally welcome Luke back (see what he can do with a proper defence), although that stuff about not allowing Didzy to shoot from outside the box hasn't aged very well.

It does and likewise I wouldn't be too upset to see him back. I would expect him to bring Ryan Harley back with him but I'd also love to see Didzy given a player/coach role at the club, possibly even give him the captaincy for his final season(s).

For the "never go back" brigade I'd argue that Jimmy Sirrel's return worked out quite well in the end. And ask Bournemouth fans what they think of Eddie Howe. He's left TWICE for bigger clubs but he's still a legend to them...

[irish_pie]

No thanks, uninspiring record.

Also, I'll swerve this thread for a day or so until the Elvis puns die down.

I would be all shook up if it happened... but I have a suspicious mind about it 🤔

[PedroTheFisherman66]

the timing fits doesn't it? I'd totally welcome Luke back (see what he can do with a proper defence), although that stuff about not allowing Didzy to shoot from outside the box hasn't aged very well.

I'm sure didzy would now have licence to shoot from outside the box, whoever's in charge!!..

[the_anticlough]

I would be all shook up if it happened... but I have a suspicious mind about it 🤔

An Alves-Presley dream team - it's now or never

[noelfindorv2]

It's quite reasonable to wait a week or so just to foster an appearance of respectability. The Bros don't appear to me to be the types to want to appear as if they had been underhand in any way? If someone has been appointed they can still be looking at vids and stuff?

They did appoint Burchnall within one day of Ardley leaving, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that Ardley wasn't their appointment.

Between Burchnall leaving and Williams joining, was 18 days, and Williams leaving and Maynard joining, 13 days, so I'm expecting nothing till mid next week.

[durhampie]

Can one of the ITK people on here perhaps provide some clarity on the process?

I for one don?t feel like I?m in limbo about the appointment of the next head coach it?s still May after all

If you are not bothered, then why do you ask..

[Boomerangpie]

If you are not bothered, then why do you ask..

I am bothered but I am not left in limbo.

Does this mean you are ITK and can assist or not?

[durhampie]

I am bothered but I am not left in limbo.

Does this mean you are ITK and can assist or not?

Lets put it this way, if you needed assistance i would call 998

[Boomerangpie]

Lets put it this way, if you needed assistance i would call 998

That?s a Steve Thompson line isn?t it? Another man who talked a very good game but?..