Bobfoc Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 To be fair, Cotterill was only ever probably going to be a short-term option anyway. At the time he was taken on, it seemed as though the appointment was based primarily on the fact that the club wasn't willing to shell out enough money for the more expensive compensation package that would have stemmed from the act of hiring a manager from a less financially woeful club than Portsmouth. Add that to the fact that his style of play was highly unpopular with the fans and it's not all that surprising that he's gone. To clarify, I agree that he deserved more praise than he got for keeping Forest up and at least giving them a shred of stability in the Steve McClaren aftermath. Unfortunately for him, though, he was never likely to be seen as the man to take the club forward to the next level. Depending on who they appoint next, presumably as part of Saturday's press conference, we'll see if the owners have made a step forward or a large steps sideways with this move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugobomb Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Birmingham sign Darren Ambrose for a reported £250,000. Great buy, with the other signings we've made this week our squad looks a lot stronger, getting a little optimistic for next season. Just watch us sell a few players next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colly Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 If the current trend continues you'll sell anyone unconnected with Newcastle and sign Andy O'Brien. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted July 14, 2012 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 14, 2012 Glenn Hoddle is the bookmakers' favourite to become the new Nottingham Forest manager, followed by Darren Ferguson and ex-Forest player Roy Keane. Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch has admitted prospective buyers Portpin are reeling from the penalties inflicted by the Football League. On Thursday the Football League docked Pompey 10 points and imposed other financial conditions that could mean Balram Chainrai's Portpin now pull out. "They're debating the repercussions of this," Birch told BBC Radio Solent. "The Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) is based around Mr Chainrai's offer so it's really how they view it." On top of starting the new season on -10 points, Pompey's prospective new owners must agree that only a limited proportion of the secured debt can be carried forward into the new company. They must also agree to pay all football creditors in full, unless an alternative agreement is reached. And they must agree to restrictions on playing budgets, future borrowing and loan repayments for the next five seasons. In a statement the Football League said the conditions of membership offered to Portsmouth "seek to ensure the sporting integrity of league football and the financial viability of the club going forward". "Portpin are still reeling and reviewing the situation themselves," said Birch. "The Football League have said Portpin are owed £18m and they don't want £18m rolled over into a new company. "So what they are saying is, whatever the market value of the property is, that is the extent they can roll over debt. "So if that is £5m for example, then it is only £5m of debt they can roll over into the new company. That has to be something that Portpin are comfortable with for them to proceed with the purchase. "Otherwise we will still be waiting for someone to come forward to buy the club." Birch admitted the penalties imposed by the Football League have come as a huge blow, adding he felt Pompey had been "punished twice for the same crime". He said they would try to overturn the decision but admitted it would be difficult because the Football League will not tell them exactly what they have to do to reduce the penalty. And Birch says until the latest uncertainty is dealt with manager Michael Appleton will still not be able to bring in any new players. On the positive side he did say he expected more player exits, which will be helpful in reducing the club's crippling wage bill. "Michael is not happy about it, he wants some certainty and to be in a position to bring in some players and at the moment he cannot as this has created further uncertainty," said Birch. "Only when we know that we have a definite buyer there are you in a position to buy some players. Birch added: "There are a number of deals that will happen in the next seven days so on the positive that's good news. "I would expect them to move shortly and at least that will give us a base to work from next year." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted July 19, 2012 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Colin Hendry is set to become the new first team coach at Blackburn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted July 19, 2012 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean O'Driscoll as their new manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack95 Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Wasn't he appointed Crawley manager just a month or so ago? I hope so. Got to love anything that annoys Crawley a bit. Edited July 19, 2012 by jack95 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yep, he joined just after the end of the season. So two months and not a competitive match played. Absolutely bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingle Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 George Porter has moved to Burnley. I hate Jouzy :@ What's he like? I know you loaned him out a couple of times and he's pretty damn young. He'll no doubt be behind Austin and Ings in the pecking order, but we got 8million for Jay Rod, so not doing too badly this summer. Hopefully we can make a legitimate push for the playoffs this year, although that's just an annual pipedream ¬_¬. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDK Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 If he is anything like any other young Orient player we've had to sell, he'll do alright. Nicky Shorey was quality for us and he did quite well for himself, Demetriou was decent for us and he is busy playing in Sweden and is in the Cypriot squad, but then again he could be a Simon Downer and end up playing at Aldershot >_> George Porter has Bags of potential and could be very good for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingle Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Got a decent keeper we can buy ? ours is awful. Edited July 19, 2012 by Devil In Jouzy City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDK Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Yeah, Jamie Jones, but you can piss right off. Go get Rachubka from Leeds if you are desperate for a keeper, Matt will pay you to take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 If I had money, I would literally pay someone to take Rachubka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted July 19, 2012 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Just found saw that O'Driscoll was actually the first team coach at Forest last year. Even more bizarre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Well that makes the decision to make him manager a bit more reasonable even though the current owners weren't there then, but why he went to Crawley if he thought he'd take any job at a higher level as soon as it came up is just beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Well that makes the decision to make him manager a bit more reasonable even though the current owners weren't there then, but why he went to Crawley if he thought he'd take any job at a higher level as soon as it came up is just beyond me. Probably didn't think he'd be able to get a job at a higher level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Lineker Posted July 20, 2012 Author Admin Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Barnet will play in Harrow from the start of the 2013-14 season after Harrow Council approved the club's bid to move to their training ground. The Bees intend to swap Underhill - their home since 1907 - for a renovated, purpose-built stadium at their Hive training complex. The ground will be built at the site at Camrose Avenue in Edgeware. The council have agreed a 10-year lease with the club to run from the start of the 2013-14 season. Barnet announced earlier this year that next season would be their last at Underhill. The deputy leader of Harrow Council, Thaya Idaikker, said the move was expected to have "tremendous social and economic benefits to the community". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Tonight's starting lineup vs Farley features White, Green, Brown and Gray. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mr. potato head Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Tonight's starting lineup vs Farley features White, Green, Brown and Gray. Amazing. What does Leeds have against Blacks?!? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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