rothergull
Worthing ex pat
Knight already spoken to ex Yeovil manager Slade!
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Heard on Talksport
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The Grockle
Formally Croydon Seagull
Black Country Seagull
New member
To be fair Knight did say he would speak to all the shortlist candidates
Forster's Armband
Well-known member
Russell Slade? No thanks!
Don Tmatter
Well-known member
Why? He's got great record at Withdean.
Forster's Armband
Well-known member
Because I want Jim Gannon as manager.
- Jul 7, 2003
- 47,639
He certainly won't feel the noize at Withdean.
Ok, ok, I'm going.
Ok, ok, I'm going.
clapham_gull
Legacy Fan
- Aug 20, 2003
- 25,877
Especially not from the away end which is far, far away.
Finchley Seagull
Well-known member
Whatever was said on Talksport I am not convinced there are other candidates. Knight is never going to say that Jim Gannon is our only hope as he and Stockport would know they could demand more money. By saying he is speaking to others, Knight puts more pressure on Gannon to make a decision.
This could be wrong and I have no inside source but it would not surprise me if he was the number one (and currently only) choice.
I also think the Stockport board announcing he has permission to talk to us suggests that they want to put the decision on his shoulders and reduce the flak they will get if he leaves.
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
Bevendean Hillbilly
New member
I would prefer Mudd or Wizard to be fair.
crodonilson
He/Him
Slade's first permanent managerial post was at Nationwide Conference side Scarborough. When he arrived in November 2001 the club were adrift at the bottom of the Conference and looking doomed. His first match in charge resulted in a home win over Farnborough Town but the next three games yielded just one point. However a remarkable run of 39 points from the final 19 games of the season meant Scarborough finished 12th. He was hailed as a hero by the fans and his stock rose when taking the team to 4th position by Christmas in the 2002–03 season. In January 2003, two days after the club went into administration, Slade tendered his resignation. The fans presented a tearful Slade with a petition at the next game and on the Monday morning he changed his mind. But six straight defeats followed and the play-off dream faded, Scarborough eventually finishing in a creditable 7th place.
The following season saw mixed league performances, but a tremendous FA Cup run which saw victories over Hinckley United, Doncaster Rovers, Port Vale, and finally Southend United following a replay, meant a glamorous home tie in front of Premier League Chelsea. Despite losing 1–0 Slade's side had put up a tremendous battle. At the end of the 2003–04 season Grimsby Town in League Two appointed him as their new manager.[1]
A midtable finish ensued in the 2004–05 season but despite some disgruntled fans calling for his head, Grimsby spent most of the 2005–06 season in an automatic promotion spot in League Two, although they finished the season in 4th place and had to settle for the playoffs. Despite guiding his team to a semi-final victory over Lincoln City, Slade was unable to secure promotion, Grimsby losing 1–0 in the final against Cheltenham Town in the Millennium Stadium. Three days after their defeat, it was announced in a joint statement that Slade had left his post. The statement cited "a failure to reach a contractual agreement" as the reason for his departure.[2]
Slade's success with Grimsby had attracted League One side Yeovil Town, and within a few days Slade was appointed as the Somerset club's new manager.[3] Slade led Yeovil to a surprise 5th place finish play-off finish in the league, where they defeated favourites Nottingham Forest to reach the play-off final. However, Yeovil lost the final against Blackpool 2–0.[4] Slade's successful first season at Yeovil saw him win the League One manager of the year award, and he was targeted by League One rivals Carlisle United and Millwall for their managerial positions but this interest was rejected by Yeovil chairman John Fry.[5]
Slade left his post at Yeovil on 16th February 2009, despite having won 4 consecutive matches immediately prior to this.[6] Slade had become frustrated with the club's lack of ambition, although the club chairman John Fry had previously stated that changes would be needed due to the current economic climate.[7]
G W L D Win %
Notts County 23 6 12 5 26.08
Sheffield United 2 0 1 1 00.00
Sheffield United 2 0 1 1 00.00
Scarborough 133 50 42 41 37.59
Grimsby Town 105 41 34 30 39.04
Yeovil Town 2009 120 43 49 28 45.45
Done well in all 3 managerial jobs so far, what's not to like?
Brian Fantana
Well-known member
No thanks. Don't want Slade.
Well you'd better get used to these quips as he IS coming. My friend Stan told me.That was truly dreadful edna, but I'm willing to let you off: Coz I Love You..
Oh dear. Take Me Bak 'Ome
Forster's Armband
Well-known member
Slade's first permanent managerial post was at Nationwide Conference side Scarborough. When he arrived in November 2001 the club were adrift at the bottom of the Conference and looking doomed. His first match in charge resulted in a home win over Farnborough Town but the next three games yielded just one point. However a remarkable run of 39 points from the final 19 games of the season meant Scarborough finished 12th. He was hailed as a hero by the fans and his stock rose when taking the team to 4th position by Christmas in the 2002–03 season. In January 2003, two days after the club went into administration, Slade tendered his resignation. The fans presented a tearful Slade with a petition at the next game and on the Monday morning he changed his mind. But six straight defeats followed and the play-off dream faded, Scarborough eventually finishing in a creditable 7th place.
The following season saw mixed league performances, but a tremendous FA Cup run which saw victories over Hinckley United, Doncaster Rovers, Port Vale, and finally Southend United following a replay, meant a glamorous home tie in front of Premier League Chelsea. Despite losing 1–0 Slade's side had put up a tremendous battle. At the end of the 2003–04 season Grimsby Town in League Two appointed him as their new manager.[1]
A midtable finish ensued in the 2004–05 season but despite some disgruntled fans calling for his head, Grimsby spent most of the 2005–06 season in an automatic promotion spot in League Two, although they finished the season in 4th place and had to settle for the playoffs. Despite guiding his team to a semi-final victory over Lincoln City, Slade was unable to secure promotion, Grimsby losing 1–0 in the final against Cheltenham Town in the Millennium Stadium. Three days after their defeat, it was announced in a joint statement that Slade had left his post. The statement cited "a failure to reach a contractual agreement" as the reason for his departure.[2]
Slade's success with Grimsby had attracted League One side Yeovil Town, and within a few days Slade was appointed as the Somerset club's new manager.[3] Slade led Yeovil to a surprise 5th place finish play-off finish in the league, where they defeated favourites Nottingham Forest to reach the play-off final. However, Yeovil lost the final against Blackpool 2–0.[4] Slade's successful first season at Yeovil saw him win the League One manager of the year award, and he was targeted by League One rivals Carlisle United and Millwall for their managerial positions but this interest was rejected by Yeovil chairman John Fry.[5]
Slade left his post at Yeovil on 16th February 2009, despite having won 4 consecutive matches immediately prior to this.[6] Slade had become frustrated with the club's lack of ambition, although the club chairman John Fry had previously stated that changes would be needed due to the current economic climate.[7]
G W L D Win %
Notts County 23 6 12 5 26.08
Sheffield United 2 0 1 1 00.00
Sheffield United 2 0 1 1 00.00
Scarborough 133 50 42 41 37.59
Grimsby Town 105 41 34 30 39.04
Yeovil Town 2009 120 43 49 28 45.45
Done well in all 3 managerial jobs so far, what's not to like?
Not saying he is bad just want Gannon thats all
Twinkle Toes
Growing old disgracefully
Does this mean its Gudbuy T'Jim??
Gazwag
5 millionth post poster
Wizard would be magic