thornwoodjag Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Just now, thornwoodjag said: Subtle hints being dropped on people’s socials. Unless it’s a big cover up of course 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a f kincaid Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Advertising for a full-time manager of the women's team suggests something is going on to de-couple BBG from one of his current posts. In preparation for an appointment perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanieD Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 43 minutes ago, thornwoodjag said: Subtle hints being dropped on people’s socials. If it’s “Truth Social” it’ll be a lie though!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javeajag Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Alan Nixon has posted its Graham . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 (edited) 52 minutes ago, a f kincaid said: Advertising for a full-time manager of the women's team suggests something is going on to de-couple BBG from one of his current posts. In preparation for an appointment perhaps? He resigned from that role a few weeks ago. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/brian-graham-to-step-down-as-ptwfc-manager/ Edited May 28 by Dick Dastardly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornwoodjag Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Alan Nixon says is Brian. Must b true now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laukat Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Happy if its Graham. Think he's earned his chance particularly if Wilson is part of his coaching staff. Whilst I think Imrie was worth looking at I think it would have been difficult for him to cut budgets, replace the main striker and still have is in the playoffs in his first season whilst trying to figure out the relationship with Barraclough. I suspect Neilson could have also been a good contender but didn't apply so probably hasn't been seriously spoken to. However he would have had the same issues as Imrie and Neilson is more used to working with a larger budget and probably less keen on being a head coach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a f kincaid Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 7 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said: He resigned from that role a few weeks ago. https://ptfc.co.uk/ptfc-news/brian-graham-to-step-down-as-ptwfc-manager/ Must try and keep up! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiledjag Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 The rumoured short list seems to me to be depressingly uninspiring. Other than Graham the only names i am reasonably familiar with are Imrie and McPake and for me the latter doesnt fit what we need. However if it's BBG then it strikes me as more of the same - appointee from inside the club. As other posters have said we need a completely new and fresh approach and this isn't it. I would though be happier with this appointment if Wilson is the principal assistant. Regardless of who is appointed as Jags I think we all have to get behind the new Head Coach. If BBG is the man then i will wish him all the very best. We will have to remember that as a manager he will be working progress and will make mistakes. I still intend to buy a season ticket. C'mon the Jags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenski Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Surely having a Sporting Director is a fresh approach? Whatever you think of it, it's very different to how we've operated previously. The recruitment approach appears from the outside to have been pretty thorough. And Baraclough will have seen enough at the end of last season to know if he and BG are capable of working effectively together. In this particular situation, I think appointing the internal candidate makes a lot of sense, and also doesn't mean more of the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljaggo Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 What concerns me about Graham is that he is a low risk option because we know what to expect - more of the same. That will not be enough to get promoted, especially given a reduced playing budget because of too many managers. A complete change is needed, coupled with a clear out of our army of risk averse midfielders, and a chance for Baraclough to earn his keep in identifying new signings. As others have said, a failure to get promoted next season will drain the coffers and put enormous pressure on the Club's finances. Graham fits the bill in terms of the Club's ethos - content to settle for second best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenziejag Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Surely we’ve taken the risk with Barraclough. Might as well play safe with a coach that knows the club 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaggy Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 (edited) How does anyone know if it will be ‘more of the same’ if BG is appointed? I’m sure he has his own ideas and might want certain players & style of play. Him & MW inherited a pretty average unbalanced squad, so it’s impossible to guess how things might change. Edited May 28 by jaggy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert's Ghost Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Just now, jaggy said: Him & MW inherited a pretty average unbalanced squad, so it’s impossible to guess how things might change. average, unbalanced and greatly depleted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Third Lanark Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 I would have preferred Mccabe or Murray dont always believe that promoting within is the right way to go. But ive been proven wrong more times than i have been proven right anyway - hes definetly got passion and a love for the club - so all the best Brian as Manager. I still think we need to sign another striker - yes his goal tally is incredible but theres no guarantee he will be able to stay injury free at 38 and as manager he might wish to watch the game more. I also think he would be great at assisiting any goalscorers we signed. Notice hes very good mates with Ollie Shaw who he helped mentor at Hibs - long shot i know but you never know... Good luck Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 If it is indeed Graham then we can expect the usual "jobs for the boys" indignation. This time tho' it's kinda different insomuch as BBG will have gone thru an interview process. Unlike Doolan, Archibald and Britton/Whyte other candidates have been interviewed. Plus we've this time got a football fella having a big say in the appointment. That won't quell the dissenters, and in truth it's all very subjective. It is tho' different from the previous in house managerial appointments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legend Blows Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 The biggest problem with Graham is that he didn't have a terrible goal return this season. We'll now be subjected to another bang average season of playing to suit Graham for 75 mins until he runs out of steam. Enter some Baraclough freebie from lower league England to run about for 20 mins each week doing nothing. Settle in for another season of mid table mediocrity folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady-isobel-barnett Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Lenziejag said: Surely we’ve taken the risk with Barraclough. Might as well play safe with a coach that knows the club That's a good point but Barraclough will have I assume a major say in the appointment. Fair to also assume that he doesn't necessarily believe he himself is a risky choice. Edited May 28 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 18 minutes ago, eljaggo said: What concerns me about Graham is that he is a low risk option because we know what to expect - more of the same. That will not be enough to get promoted, especially given a reduced playing budget because of too many managers. A complete change is needed, coupled with a clear out of our army of risk averse midfielders, and a chance for Baraclough to earn his keep in identifying new signings. As others have said, a failure to get promoted next season will drain the coffers and put enormous pressure on the Club's finances. Graham fits the bill in terms of the Club's ethos - content to settle for second best. Reading an awful lot into very little there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 If we go with BG, to me it says we are content to remain in the Championship next season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Dastardly Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 (edited) 14 minutes ago, The Legend Blows said: The biggest problem with Graham is that he didn't have a terrible goal return this season. We'll now be subjected to another bang average season of playing to suit Graham for 75 mins until he runs out of steam. Enter some Baraclough freebie from lower league England to run about for 20 mins each week doing nothing. Settle in for another season of mid table mediocrity folks. How do you know that Graham won’t retire from playing to concentrate on the manager role ? A lot of people are making a lot of assumptions based on on very little facts. We need to see how this will play out. Edited May 28 by Dick Dastardly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljaggo Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 What very little are you referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 2 minutes ago, sandy said: If we go with BG, to me it says we are content to remain in the Championship next season. In what way does it say that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyo Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 (edited) 4 minutes ago, eljaggo said: What very little are you referring to? We know very little about how Brian Graham would approach being the permanent head coach of the men's team. Edited May 28 by allyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy McD Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Regardless of who's the manager next season is going to be tough, with St. Johnstone and Dross County coming down it's going to take some effort to even get top 4... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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