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Bees Next Manager

  • Gary Johnson

    Votes: 293 38.7%

  • Dennis Wise

    Votes: 10 1.3%

  • Martin Allen

    Votes: 213 28.1%

  • Nicky Forster

    Votes: 67 8.9%

  • Jim Magilton

    Votes: 15 2.0%

  • Phil Parkinson

    Votes: 14 1.8%

  • Paul Buckle

    Votes: 12 1.6%

  • Chris Hughton

    Votes: 97 12.8%

  • AN Other (Please State)

    Votes: 31 4.1%

  • Steve Coppell

    Votes: 84 11.1%
  • Total voters
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MA or GJ - either will do nicely. MA will have the house rocking again although I doubt he could get us up. GJ would be preferable but I'd settle for MA and celebrating good times again.
 

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Coppell wouldn't stay any longer than he normally does, and to be honest gary johnson belongs in a higher division. Martin allen is still the best bet to revitalise the club and the fanbase and maybe take us up finally
 

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twickersbee said:
GJ is a solid league 1 replacement but difficult to get to excited if he is appointed as we need to be looking to the future. Would like to see a younger manager appointed. Be good to see if we will all be walking in a Forster wonderland and then if he is not ready bring back Mad dog!!
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are you joking, i hope so or sorry mate you have not learnt anything from this... NO TO YOUNGER MANAGER, NEEDS TO BE EXPEREINCED OR WERE BE GOING THROUGH THIS AGAIN SOONER THAN LATER!
 

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For Gods sake, not Allen. He was great entertainment and I loved the guy, but he is not what we need right now, I think we can do better!
 

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philip turner said:
Coppell wouldn't stay any longer than he normally does, and to be honest gary johnson belongs in a higher division. Martin allen is still the best bet to revitalise the club and the fanbase and maybe take us up finally
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Yeah and what if we take him on and we still lose?

If MA simply results in wins, wins, wins, then he wouldn't be out of a job in the first place and for so long.
 

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Maradona was linked with Blackburn until he found out where it was. He'd enjoy living around Brentford.

And what about Scolari? He probably still has a house in the area that he can't sell.
 

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Gary Johnson
Chris Houghton

One of the above two with Steve Coppell as Director of Football
 

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westwing said:
Martin Allen for me.
He's outspoken, loves this club, regrets ever leaving,
gives 100%, gets great media coverage and makes GP
a very enjoyable place to be.
Always remember, MA ran his team with very little money !
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:imwith:
 

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I somehow feel it won't be Johnson.

If Forster gets a few good results over the next month and we can all but secure our league 1 status we might as well wait until the end of the season when the pool of good applicants might be bigger.
 

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I really feel we could move forward under Johnson; he's got a lot of experience, a good-ish track record, lives locally and has some tenuous Brentford connections. For me, the only one on the present list that could take us forward.
 

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jlove said:
I really feel we could move forward under Johnson; he's got a lot of experience, a good-ish track record, lives locally and has some tenuous Brentford connections. For me, the only one on the present list that could take us forward.
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:imwith:
 

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Not so sure Johnson will want to work under another numpty after his Posh experience so Wednesday could be out and we may have a chance
 

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Brentford Bob said:
Realistically Coppell and Hughton won't come here.

My heart says Martin Allen. My head says Gary Johnson, despite his "Putney" connection.
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WE have got to stop this way of thinking. People who come on this site destroy people to often. GJ supports Fulham. So What! MA says he loves Brentford but it didn't stop him going the last time. We need stability and GJ comes over as a great club man given the chance and he has great contacts in the game. Get him in place by Monday or our season will be over.
 

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If Johnson goes to Sheffield Wednesday and if the board are not keen on bringing back Martin Allen, I wonder why Andy Sinton's name has not been mentioned? Look's like he is doing a good job at Telford and was a favourite when he was here as a player
 

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Isn't Martin Allen a little busy right now with Pro FC?

GJ is probably the best bet, and says he's interested.
 

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Coppell would be quality however very unlikely, I'm happy with Johnson, realistic.
 

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Bookie bee said:
Martin Allen for me left the club but was let down by the sale of DJ Campbell we would of got just as much in the summer for him.
Want the atmosphere back never been the same since
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MA sold DJ.Had no need to and cost us promotion and goals imho.
 

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horshambees said:
MA sold DJ.Had no need to and cost us promotion and goals imho.
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What?? No need to? If he didn't go the possibility of admin was huge!
 

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Bookie bee said:
Martin Allen for me left the club but was let down by the sale of DJ Campbell we would of got just as much in the summer for him.
Want the atmosphere back never been the same since
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amersfoort bee said:
I would really love to have Paul Tisdale. He has done a wonderful job at Exeter and watching the FOOTball every match must be great.
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Paul Tisdale will only come to GP with his team and that is Exeter.Forget that one.
 

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Sorry to disagree Horsham, but I think MA was forced to sell DJ due to a rather large outstanding debt which could have bankrupted us.

Incidentally, I think he would have done so anyway due to his promise to sell players if their career was going to be helped. However his hand was forced on this one!!
 

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Gary Johnson would be a superb manager for us. Up until I heard this I would have said MA all the way for a temporary appointment.

Get Johnson in! :sorted:
 

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I voted for Johnson, Allen, Hughton and Coppell... and so it seems did everyone else!
 

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I think the DJ thing has been done to death; we know the truth, even though many ignore it. Let's move on, shall we?
 

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Gary Johnson for me. I loved Martin Allen and he runs aclose second but don`t think the board would reappoint him. No disrespect but hope Forster doesn`t get it he is too raw and inexperienced. Hopefully not Ling, Parkinson as some are quoting.
 

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Bookie bee said:
Martin Allen for me left the club but was let down by the sale of DJ Campbell we would of got just as much in the summer for him.
Want the atmosphere back never been the same since
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wanderer paul said:
What?? No need to? If he didn't go the possibility of admin was huge!
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we were going for promotion.sold him immediately after the Sunderland game.If that game had been a 1-1 draw DJ would have been playing in the replay..........................................fair enough nuff said on DJ.................move on
 
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horshambees said:
we were going for promotion.sold him immediately after the Sunderland game.If that game had been a 1-1 draw DJ would have been playing in the replay.
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Nah. We needed cash and quick! :sorted: do a search, if it works! All info on here.

:backtotopic:

:yes:
 

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My Brizzle mate's view of Johnson:

"Johnson is a strict disciplinarian who doesn't take any messing. He seems only able to work with players who have a certain mindset and his motivational style appears to be quite close to straight bullying. I've heard numerous tales of bust-ups with players and once a player has upset him he's generally off pretty soon after.

He was exactly what City needed when he arrived. Had a huge falling out with the squad at first but once they came round he created an incredible spirit and work ethic which took them to the playoff final. He couldn't seem to modify that style, though, and some of the more "flair" players such as Noble and Trundle barely got a look in (I have Trundle's book - he really, really hates Johnson)

He has a tendency to sign players he's worked with before, even if he's fallen out with them before. It's usually good for a bit till he falls out with them again.

In terms of playing style, I think he probably works with what he's got. At Yeovil he found some attacking players who were way too good for that level and they played fantastic football. At City he built a more workmanlike side, though they played some neat stuff in the playoff season. It got worse over the years, though.

Expect him to hire his brother as chief scout. They got us some real lower-league gems (Basso, McCombe, Noble) but struggled at the higher level. Signing-wise, the low point was a striker from Slovakia called Peter Styvar who was signed off the back of one goal against Villa in the UEFA cup. He was hopeless and it later turned out he'd played most of his career at full-back up till that game.

Basically, I think he's a great league one manager who gets a bit exposed higher up. He can only work with players who respond well to being shouted at. If he can build a squad of them he'll do well - I don't think any of his teams have finished outside the top 10 of their league since he joined Yeovil. He's a very entertaining chap and the football can be decent too. Don't expect to see much of any player who doesn't work hard for the team and/or enjoys a drink. Any league one club could do a lot, lot worse than hire him. I've still got a lot of time for the guy.

Oh, and his son is out of contract in the summer so expect him to turn up at some point and be small and ineffective in your midfield.

I think that's everything. I hope he goes to Brentford. I think he'd do a good job there."
 

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Martin Allen to do the great escape which hes good at..
Gary Johnson to take us up first time..
 

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stoney04 said:
are you joking, i hope so or sorry mate you have not learnt anything from this... NO TO YOUNGER MANAGER, NEEDS TO BE EXPEREINCED OR WERE BE GOING THROUGH THIS AGAIN SOONER THAN LATER!
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How about Peter Reid he's experienced or maybe Ron Atkinson, how about bringing back Terry Butcher. Andy Scott was inexperienced and he done well in his first full season. Eddie Howe, Niel Adkins, Brendan Rogers, Malky Mackay, Lee Clarke, Paul Lambert, Darren Ferguson........none of this lot had any experience a couple of years ago.
 

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I know his track record at Bristol City earlier in the season was not a good point for his cv - but in my opinion Steve Coppell has more quality as a manager to get teams playing football than Martin Allen and Gary Johnson put together. If you want a "motivator" go for Martin - but the football could be dire. If you want "a tactician" go for Garry - but don't expect flair - if you want good football that is entertaining and played by skilful players as opposed to just "workers" playing to a plan- Steve is the choice - and he proved that when he was with us and Reading. Sadly I don't think we would get hiom!
 

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Matty D said:
My Brizzle mate's view of Johnson:

"Johnson is a strict disciplinarian who doesn't take any messing. He seems only able to work with players who have a certain mindset and his motivational style appears to be quite close to straight bullying. I've heard numerous tales of bust-ups with players and once a player has upset him he's generally off pretty soon after.

He was exactly what City needed when he arrived. Had a huge falling out with the squad at first but once they came round he created an incredible spirit and work ethic which took them to the playoff final. He couldn't seem to modify that style, though, and some of the more "flair" players such as Noble and Trundle barely got a look in (I have Trundle's book - he really, really hates Johnson)

He has a tendency to sign players he's worked with before, even if he's fallen out with them before. It's usually good for a bit till he falls out with them again.

In terms of playing style, I think he probably works with what he's got. At Yeovil he found some attacking players who were way too good for that level and they played fantastic football. At City he built a more workmanlike side, though they played some neat stuff in the playoff season. It got worse over the years, though.

Expect him to hire his brother as chief scout. They got us some real lower-league gems (Basso, McCombe, Noble) but struggled at the higher level. Signing-wise, the low point was a striker from Slovakia called Peter Styvar who was signed off the back of one goal against Villa in the UEFA cup. He was hopeless and it later turned out he'd played most of his career at full-back up till that game.

Basically, I think he's a great league one manager who gets a bit exposed higher up. He can only work with players who respond well to being shouted at. If he can build a squad of them he'll do well - I don't think any of his teams have finished outside the top 10 of their league since he joined Yeovil. He's a very entertaining chap and the football can be decent too. Don't expect to see much of any player who doesn't work hard for the team and/or enjoys a drink. Any league one club could do a lot, lot worse than hire him. I've still got a lot of time for the guy.

Oh, and his son is out of contract in the summer so expect him to turn up at some point and be small and ineffective in your midfield.

I think that's everything. I hope he goes to Brentford. I think he'd do a good job there."
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I can see it now. "Brentford sign Mackail-Smith"
 

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Matty D said:
My Brizzle mate's view of Johnson:

"Johnson is a strict disciplinarian who doesn't take any messing. He seems only able to work with players who have a certain mindset and his motivational style appears to be quite close to straight bullying. I've heard numerous tales of bust-ups with players and once a player has upset him he's generally off pretty soon after."
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Sounds like the manager we've just sacked. :rolleyes: :grey:
 

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Certainly wouldn't be disappointed with Johnson, but hoping for a bit of MA until the end of the season. Can't really remember much about the Bristol City style of play the year Johnson got them out of this league, but he obviously knows this league well. Plus he managed back to back promotions with Yeovil IIRC.

But what if Nicky wins on Sat and Mon - does he keep the job or just become no.2 to the new guy?
 
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