lady-isobel-barnett Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 (edited) Don't know his personal circumstances since he left livi, but him and shaggy had them playing good football, which Evans has kept, and improved further. It's hard to keep up with Livi managers, who come and go on a regular basis but I think Hughes was the manager between Bollan and Evans. btw a friend of mine has a young relative that's just been released from Hearts and joined Livi youths. He says it's John Collins that has a lot to do with the youth set up there. Edited January 30, 2013 by lady-isobel-barnett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potty trained Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Though Yogi Hughes was involved for a bit as well, though not to sure how good they were playing under him He was there for 9 months. They were great under him too... Basically they've rebuilt themselves since 2009 with an ethos of entertaining football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paralytic thistle Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 He was there for 9 months. They were great under him too... Basically they've rebuilt themselves since 2009 with an ethos of entertaining football. Of all the games I have watched both home and away this season, Livi have been the best footballing team to watch, and that includes the Jags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda-jag Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I wouldn't mind Jimmy Nicholl if he were prepared to shift from his berth at assistant at Killie. Don't know if you're joking or not PT, but Grant Murray might not actually be a bad shout. Double checked the polling list and I don't see Jockey Scott's name . What a glaring omission! All added to options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read'n'yell Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 2 people have voted Coyle NOT to be picked. Thats two people who are completely off their nut. If its you then shame on you. Crazy thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThickAsThieves Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 2 people have voted Coyle NOT to be picked. Thats two people who are completely off their nut. If its you then shame on you. Crazy thinking. The real crazy people are those suggesting him/putting him on this poll at all. I mean seriously?!?! His last club was Bolton. He's apparently already turned down a couple of offers down south - which is where he says he wants to manage again next - and people genuinely think he'd fancy a crack at Partick Thistle? Are you (those who have suggested him) having a laugh? I see Paton tweeted that he'd like Archie to get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watson Towers Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 2 people have voted Coyle NOT to be picked. Thats two people who are completely off their nut. If its you then shame on you. Crazy thinking. do we really have to go over WHY yet again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKennan Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 None of those choices inspire me, frankly. I have to say though, the thought of Billy Dodds as Thistle manager today is the one moment where my dislike of a person outweighs my affection for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buchanio Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 id go for Allan Moore or Alan Johnston with a number 2 from within. I think its a step up for either of them and will put us in prime position for the league or cup. Most important thing is Thistle must not change the way we play now as its worth the attendance fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagscast Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 No Ross Jack of Elgin? They play great football, you know, for Elgin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopeless Unbeliever Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Surprised Hartley is getting so much more attention than Johnston or McKinnon. Queens may have the best team in that division but they're coasting it by a remarkable margin and scoring plenty of goals in the process. Might also give us a shot of taking on some of their promising youngsters in the summer should we lose any of ours. McKinnon took over a Brechin team with 2 points from 5 games and has a record of W9 D3 L2 since then with the same group of players, and apparently interviewed for the United job and came across very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arch Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Scottish Sun has Hartley as favourite. Record has Gus MacPherson. We need to make clear to the board we do not want Gus. That would be an awful backwards step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redandyellowallover Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Surprised Hartley is getting so much more attention than Johnston or McKinnon. Queens may have the best team in that division but they're coasting it by a remarkable margin and scoring plenty of goals in the process. Might also give us a shot of taking on some of their promising youngsters in the summer should we lose any of ours. McKinnon took over a Brechin team with 2 points from 5 games and has a record of W9 D3 L2 since then with the same group of players, and apparently interviewed for the United job and came across very well. McKinnon would be my choice, and I think he would be interested in speaking to us. Compensation may be an issue if he's on a long term deal. However continuity could be the key, and someone like Archie taking over could help in minimising the disruption and allow us to continue the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meister Jag Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 do we really have to go over WHY yet again? Yes please! Makes for a good thread and right rantin' read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cup Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I sat and ticked every box... just because I could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfox Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 We will get some crackers linked with us. Utd probably had more candidates interviewed than Pressley, McNamara and Dodds. When you think of those three its a no-brainer they took Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Above all the board must maintain a commitment to developing youth and playing in a good, entertaining football style. Regardless of whoever they bring in. It's important not to revert to being solid but defensive just to maintain the current league position and hope to grind our way past Morton. It took us several years and two managers to develop and play our current style effectively. Keeping a good playing style and keeping interest by having good youngsters coming through regularly is essential for the club: we won't always be challenging but I'd hope we'd mostly always be worth watching. Though to be fair at the moment the players we have would be difficult to fit into a boring style of play but I'm sure there are some managers who could manage it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinny Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I sat and ticked every box... just because I could. So why do Billy Dodds, Paul Sheerin, Jocky Scott and Jimmy Nicholl have 0 votes in the first poll? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bunny Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 So why do Billy Dodds, Paul Sheerin, Jocky Scott and Jimmy Nicholl have 0 votes in the first poll? Because the poll didn't fancy them as manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simoncordiner Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Our best chance of winning the league this season has got to be McInnes. He's done it before and I think the players would respect him. Not sure about his style of play, but he could be our best hope to get us over the line, and they'd be no compensation due to any clubs. All this talk of Hartley, do Alloa play good football? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Simon we couldn't afford him is my guess. He'll quite rightly think he can get a job in the spl or maybe league 1. Div 1- he's been there done that, and won't be strapped for cash he'll have a few quid from his career Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Willjag Posted January 30, 2013 Members Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Shamelessly nicked from elsewhere.... Breaking news: 'Aston Villa have requested permission for Paul Lambert to speak to Partick Thistle regarding the vacant managerial position at Firhill' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChewinGumMacaroonBaaaz Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Stephen Craigan. Intrigues me. Talks the talk. Let's see if he can walk the walk? Mibbeez. If he's interested. Reckon he'd try to maintain the good intentions and current practices. Appears enthusiastic, energetic, confident, "switched on" and , dare I say it, ambitious. However, despite a respectful playing career, he has not been at a club where success is expected and facilities are the best. Does he have the knowledge and experience of what is possible, recognise what is and is not achievable or necessary and then the ability to implement his ideas to our "wee" club. What is his stature in the game, who are his contacts? Who'd be his number 2? He's played under some decent managers - Lambie, Mcleish, Billy Davies, Butcher, Craig Brown. But, he won S.F.A. Has his footballing education provided him with the capabilities to succeed in modern management? I'd certainly be interested in hearing his interview if he was to show an interest. If I were king, he'd also have to chuck his part-time Northern Ireland U19s(?) coaching and his no doubt lucrative and stimulating media contracts. Right now, for me, the most inspiring proposition. .... probably. ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blutarsky Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 untested in club football I know, how about well regarded Scotland youth coach Scott Gemmill. whoever it is, they absolutely must have a track record of working with young players. Lambie, for example, would not get results with this squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky jag Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 As much as i love the man, I cringe at the thought of Lambie taking over now, he's a dinosaur. Can you imagine how much he'd destroy Erskine's confidence after he tried something that didn't come. Screaming at Bannigan O'Donnell Sinclair etc "geeza shift" etc, no thanks. Need someone with patience who accepts mistakes are necessary to improve a player. Don't want players who are afraid of trying something incase they get a bollocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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