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Micky Adams back as manager
- Thread starter Rowdey
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The Large One
Who's Next?
I'm gonna take stock here.
First, this is a bolt from the blue. I don't know of anyone outside the club who saw this coming (doubtless some in the inner circle may have, but no-one even hinted at it).
Secondly, I don't think it's right to compare this situation with Alan Mullery's return. For a start, Micky is returning under the same chairman, something Mullery didn't do, and Micky will be given far more support from the board than Mullery was.
Thirdly, it says that Wilkins will stay on as First-Team Coach. That implies to me that he has (however reluctantly or however willingly) AGREED to this. The next few days will, I am sure, confirm this one way or the other.
Fourthly, Micky is a good manager who had one dynamite asset to his name - Bobby Zamora. Now that combination is not here, expectations ought not to be so high.
I must admit I am scratching my head about this one a bit, and doubtless there will be further explanations. For now, what I would say is - irrespective of whether I think this appointment will work (I suspect on balance it will) - welcome back Micky, and for what it's worth, you have my unqualified support.
First, this is a bolt from the blue. I don't know of anyone outside the club who saw this coming (doubtless some in the inner circle may have, but no-one even hinted at it).
Secondly, I don't think it's right to compare this situation with Alan Mullery's return. For a start, Micky is returning under the same chairman, something Mullery didn't do, and Micky will be given far more support from the board than Mullery was.
Thirdly, it says that Wilkins will stay on as First-Team Coach. That implies to me that he has (however reluctantly or however willingly) AGREED to this. The next few days will, I am sure, confirm this one way or the other.
Fourthly, Micky is a good manager who had one dynamite asset to his name - Bobby Zamora. Now that combination is not here, expectations ought not to be so high.
I must admit I am scratching my head about this one a bit, and doubtless there will be further explanations. For now, what I would say is - irrespective of whether I think this appointment will work (I suspect on balance it will) - welcome back Micky, and for what it's worth, you have my unqualified support.
GNF on Tour
Registered Twunt
Utter shite decision - what the f*** is going on?
Uncle Buck
Ghost Writer
- Jul 7, 2003
- 28,075
Whilst I suspect Wilkins is ultimately going to be a very good coach, rather than a manager, this is shoddy by the Albion.
They say never go back. Adams has not done much since his Fulham side of 1997 have got old.
However the worst bit of this is that Dean White is still with us.
They say never go back. Adams has not done much since his Fulham side of 1997 have got old.
However the worst bit of this is that Dean White is still with us.
Gully
Monkey in a seagull suit.
You get used to expecting the bizarre being an Albion fan, this announcement certainly falls into that category...I feel sorry for Dean, Albion through and through, must feel like he has just been severely knifed in the back.
Dave the OAP
Well-known member
Can I ask again....whose decision was it to get rid of the 10 players?
Uncle Spielberg
Well-known member
It is superb news. We all knew that Wilkins was keeping the seat warm for someone else. Adams is a much better manager than Wilkins is ever likely to be. Now where's my season ticket renewal ?.
Brighton Breezy
New member
What a RUDDY joke.
Wilkins should tell Dick Knight where to STICK his coaching offer.
Wilkins should tell Dick Knight where to STICK his coaching offer.
Box of Frogs
Zamoras Left Boot
Brilliant news!
KEEP THE FAITH!!
KEEP THE FAITH!!
Another Berkshire Seagull
Well-known member
Absolutely awesome news finally some real signs that this club wants to move forward with on the pitch as well as off it.
Well done DK!!!
Mickey Adams Blue & White Army!!!!!!
Whens the first firendly?
Well done DK!!!
Mickey Adams Blue & White Army!!!!!!
Whens the first firendly?
Jake Manthorpe
You anoy me
Just got off the phone to someone who was released.. he told me the interveiws were with wilkins, and he knew nothing about thiss!! mentall stuff guyss!
pasty
A different kind of pasty
I just wonder how long DK has been planning this, and has kept the decision to go public quiet until now the seaon is conveniently over, so no backlash from fans at matches.
Does this mean we will be tempting Stan Collymore out of retirement and taking the squad on a pre season bonding trip of Spain?
Lord Bracknell
On fire
I believe the decision was taken MONTHS ago. But it was deferred because the team was getting results and DK didn't want to rock that boat.
Albion Edd
Brighton til die
I'm really shocked by this news, Mickys a legend and hopefully he'll come back and do brilliantly, but I fell sorry for Wilkins, he's done a good and job and I felt he could take us further.
chez
Johnny Byrne-The Greatest
I think it depends. If DK was had been planning this then there's no way he would have let Wendy bin 10 players.
Could it be because of the way he binned them. Has DK seen something he didn't like in Wendy's man management?
That hasn't really answered the question has it!
Dave is making a valid point, who did decide to release the players?
I'm sure it couldn't have been Wilkins, but that decision seemed as if it really was him putting his clear stamp on the team, the first time we could clearly talk of his team(give or take a few old heads). If the decision wasn't made by Wilkins, then Naylor's story the other day is directed at the wrong man!
I'm sure it couldn't have been Wilkins, but that decision seemed as if it really was him putting his clear stamp on the team, the first time we could clearly talk of his team(give or take a few old heads). If the decision wasn't made by Wilkins, then Naylor's story the other day is directed at the wrong man!