Withdean managers poll

[Icy Gull]

But then the to most people it is just a job, it is the same with players, some come here as a stepping stone and it is the same thing with managers. Both Taylor and Adams used us to move on. McGhee seems not to be, maybe that is loyalty, maybe that is because nobody else will employ him.

Anyone who wants to leave should go, Adams hasn't really benefitted long term but hey ho I'm with DK on this. If anyone wants to go let 'em and if we get compensation even better.

Let's not stick on the rose coloured glasses everytime we have a hiccup in a higher division than any of the others managed to get to AND stay in though.

 

[Man of Harveys]

I am sure if better clubs came knocking McGhee would be off like a shot.

It's not like he dosnt have a history of doing that is it..?

Unlike the blessed St Micky f***ing off AND openly touting himself around for a better job while still managing us. Or Coppell f***ing off. Or Peter Taylor. Or, for that matter, Brian Horton. McGhee's shown a load more loyalty than any of those "legends".

 

[Brighton Breezy]

How has McGhee shown more loyalty? Do you know of any time when he could have realistically got a better job?

 

[algie]

Unlike the blessed St Micky f***ing off AND openly touting himself around for a better job while still managing us. Or Coppell f***ing off. Or Peter Taylor. Or, for that matter, Brian Horton. McGhee's shown a load more loyalty than any of those "legends".

Agree

 

[Uncle Buck]

Unlike the blessed St Micky f***ing off AND openly touting himself around for a better job while still managing us. Or Coppell f***ing off. Or Peter Taylor. Or, for that matter, Brian Horton. McGhee's shown a load more loyalty than any of those "legends".

Is it loyalty, or were Adams, Taylor and Coppell seem as good bets and something other clubs want? where as McGhee is viewed in some circles as tarnished goods due to his antics at Reading and Leicester? I doubt any clubs would come calling for him at present (Dundee Utd need a new manager Mr McGhee), but if he were to depart from us, the chances are he would drop down a level or 2 rather than go on to a bigger club. The whole Knight thing cannot have helped either, the way it has been in the press and the coach incident (whether or not it happened).

 

[Icy Gull]

Adams was still fumbling around at the wrong end of the same division as us the last time I looked. Are all those who voted for him seriously telling me we wouldn't be in the same position or worse with him in charge now?

 

[adammicheal]

I think for the Albion it has to be MA but PT and SC have both been more successful since leaving

 

[Basil Fawlty]

Mickey Adams without a doubt.

 

[n1 gull]

How has McGhee shown more loyalty? Do you know of any time when he could have realistically got a better job?

I agree, how has he shown more loyalty, have Man U offered him the job after Fergerson or something? What has he turned down?

I don't blame managers for leaving, as long as they don't leave us in the shite. Adams left us in a good position, as did Taylor and Coppell.

 

[Man of Harveys]

How has McGhee shown more loyalty? Do you know of any time when he could have realistically got a better job?

No - but then again I'm not actually his agent.

But, unlike Micky Adams, he hasn't been gobbing off to the papers about feeling "very disappointed" when missing out on some big appointment or other, unless I've missed it. On the contrary: since the beginning, he's made it clear that he's wanted a long term future with us and that he wants to lead us out at Falmer. I admit, he did have a bad reputation for walking out before joining us but I've not seen a sign of it since.

 

[BensGrandad]

Unlike the blessed St Micky f***ing off AND openly touting himself around for a better job while still managing us. Or Coppell f***ing off. Or Peter Taylor. Or, for that matter, Brian Horton. McGhee's shown a load more loyalty than any of those "legends".

Brian Horton left us to go to Port Vale because he lives in Cheshire and his wife has a career of her own she is headmistress of a school. He was able to commute between his home and Stoke daily is it wrong to want to be with your family.

He also started the turn around of this club playing wise.

 

[Man of Harveys]

I agree, how has he shown more loyalty, have Man U offered him the job after Fergerson or something? What has he turned down?

I don't blame managers for leaving, as long as they don't leave us in the shite. Adams left us in a good position, as did Taylor and Coppell.

So managers should try and do the best they can? I totally agree.

 

[n1 gull]

No - but then again I'm not actually his agent.

But, unlike Micky Adams, he hasn't been gobbing off to the papers about feeling "very disappointed" when missing out on some big appointment or other, unless I've missed it. On the contrary: since the beginning, he's made it clear that he's wanted a long term future with us and that he wants to lead us out at Falmer. I admit, he did have a bad reputation for walking out before joining us but I've not seen a sign of it since.

Are you sure you're not his agent?

I agree Micky had a bee in his bonnet and did go on an on about being hard done by. I presume that goes back to the days when he got stiched up at Fulham.
MM hasn't got anything to prove, the chances of him getting a Premiership job are very unlikely.

If he carries on like he is at the moment, he'll have another chance in Division 1, which is probably more his level.

 

[O Lads]

Why even ask that question. It has to be Micky Adams.
I would rate him as THE best Albion manager, not just at the Withdean

 

[Silent Bob]

Adams did the most for the club, Coppell is actually the best manager though.

 

[csiders86]

mm b coz he's hear now and we need to support him, but if he was to leave micky the manager is top

 

[Scotty Mac]

coppell

 

[Waterhall Wizard]

Had to go for a legend. Contrary to LI's thoughts I believe the Yanks know a winner when they see one.

I witnessed the whole of Customs and Security at Orlando International Airport giving our Bob an ovation when he landed on their soil. They are used to real celebrities in their neck of the woods, so who am I not to recognise the genius?

Bob Booker is The King.

PS Little Legs Adams arrived a day later and not a murmur. He went through the airport without being noticed.

 

[Woodchip]

Looks a bit of a lanslide at the mo.

 

[Simon Morgan]

id choose micky adams but i think its unfair to compare mcghee to the others, because of one huge benefit they had....ZAMORA