The 2011/12 Gary Speed Memorial Thread

[stokeriño]

If Benitez becomes Chelsea boss I will be gobsmacked. Like or loathe AVB, Rafa would be a massively unpopular appointment with the Chelsea fans.

[maninblack]

"There will be one share per supporter. There will be no large shareholders within our plan."

I guess that's one way to find out how many supporters Blackburn has ~_~

[Matticus]

So glad that Mcdermott has stayed. Makes sense, new owners, a club and squad with bags of potential, he's been with the club in some capacity for over 10 years, and we're on a roll and could realistically be playing prem football next season, whereas he can go to Wolves and potentially go down and tarnish his rising reputation.

Edited February 23, 2012 by Matticus

[cmb211087]

"There will be one share per supporter. There will be no large shareholders within our plan."

I guess that's one way to find out how many supporters Blackburn has ~_~

When the majority of workers within the town are on hourly wages and not salary... Probably not many. It's a nice idea, but a non starter imo. I just can't see people shelling out a grand just to buy one share in rovers, especially when it is being done by this protest group that has turned a lot of fans against them, fans who where with them at the start, like myself.

[Lineker]

Former Rangers boss Walter Smith has rejected a move back into football management with Wolves. They seem to want to appoint literally anybody but Steve Bruce!

[Crybaby Bunting]

I've applied for the England manager's job.

I know I won't get it, but it keeps the dole people off my back for another couple of weeks.

My mate made the mistake of applying for the Wolves job.

He's got to go for an interview on Monday.

Edited February 23, 2012 by The General

[jack95]

I feel so sorry for Steve Bruce. His management career just seems to be a constant stream of high-profile humilation, despite the good work he's done at numerous clubs.

[Matt]

I have absolutely no sympathy for a manager who "doesn't do tactics".

[IAceI]

Apparently Samba will sign for Anzhi tomorrow? So says the twittersphere.

[Lineker]

I thought that the Russian window closed tonight? Per the Arshavin to Zenit rumours, anyway.

[IAceI]

Midnight Moscow time. Tomorrow, at some point to us. I'm unsure. I think that's right.

[cmb211087]

Midnight msk tomorrow I believe. If it happens, you I am kind of glad. Refusing to play has made him go down in my estimations. Waste of talent going to Russia at his age though.

Just found out its 9pm UK time.

Edited February 23, 2012 by cmb211087

[Lineker]

Wolves have appointed caretaker Terry Connor as manager until the end of the season.

So much for no black managers! Up yours Steve Bruce!

Fernando Torres has been left out of the Spain squad for their game against Venezuela.

[Lineker]

Got tickets for the Chelsea/Spurs game at the Bridge

Elsewhere we've loaned Andros Townsend to Birmingham.

[brenchill]

Looks like Wolves have ditched their attempt to bring in a manager. Terry Connor has been appointed caretaker for the rest of the season.

[Lineker]

People didn't care at 10 this morning; people don't care now

[Matt]

So they sack McCarthy because they're worried about not staying up and give the job to a manager with no experience at all?

[Summers]

Looks like Wolves have ditched their attempt to bring in a manager. Terry Connor has been appointed caretaker for the rest of the season.

They thought they'd land one of their 5 targets, obviously.

[DavidMarrio]

Shot themselves in a foot a bit there Wolves.

Never know though it has worked in the past before like for example Ricky Sbragia for Sunderland when they survived on the last day of the season. I mean most of the likely candidates have either gone somewhere else (Neil Warnock) or just can't agree with the board over certain issues (Curbishley) or have signed contract extensions (McDermott) He'll know the squad and has been there for a bit so makes sense somewhat as a bit of a short term measure. If he keeps Wolves up then he may get the job after this season or it'll allow Wolves to search longer for a new manager. (That and it means I don't have to see Steve Bruce anytime soon)

Still annoyed though that Mick got sacked He best be doing pundit work or commentary again, found him funny when he was on during the World Cup.

[Lineker]

Arshavin on loan to Zenit is until the end of the season is apparently a done deal. £1m + wages paid by Zenit.