The Official Next Manager Discussion Thread

[RaySmith]

You're right, of course, but I think the club is unlikely to appoint Clark because he lacks that record of success at this level they are after.

[Slaphead in Qatar]

birmingham's finances are not great. also he is only on a 12 month contract. i think we have a good chance of getting him.

my main concern is he goes to qpr. that will be embarrassing but more worryingly i think we will then end up with someone we are all really disappointed with.

[Slaphead in Qatar]

odds in favour of rowett to us now even stronger


http://www.oddschecker.com/football/football-specials/fulham/next-permanent-manager

[mike_corkcity12]

Rigg out

[Tom_FFC]

Just reading the Wiki page for Gary Rowett, when he moved to Birmingham he brought 3 of the backroom staff from Burton with him.

"He was joined at Birmingham by Burton backroom staff members Kevin Summerfield as assistant manager, Mark Sale as first-team coach and Poole as goalkeeping coach."

Could it prove to be a sticking point as it has also been suggested with Pearson? (If he wants to bring them of course)

[mike_corkcity12]

In regard speculation, Gary Rowett says he is 'incredibly focused on the job in hand here' and 'there is nothing (else) to talk about' #BCFC

[westcliff white]

In regard speculation, Gary Rowett says he is 'incredibly focused on the job in hand here' and 'there is nothing (else) to talk about' #BCFC

Rowett has bee 3/1 on all this week, so no major movement. He has however come in significantly since Saturday for the QPR job.

but it doesn't take a large amount of betting to get the swings in what seems to be a low betting market.

[f321ffc]

No approach for Rowett

https://audioboom.com/boos/3859182-no-official-approach-made-by-any-club-but-the-speculation-is-flattering?utm_campaign=detailpage&utm_content=retweet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

[mkras99]

@Smudge1962: #QPR wanted Gary Rowett but he now looks set to join #ffc

[Apprentice to the Maestro]

Just reading the Wiki page for Gary Rowett, when he moved to Birmingham he brought 3 of the backroom staff from Burton with him.

"He was joined at Birmingham by Burton backroom staff members Kevin Summerfield as assistant manager, Mark Sale as first-team coach and Poole as goalkeeping coach."

Could it prove to be a sticking point as it has also been suggested with Pearson? (If he wants to bring them of course)

It also suggests that Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is doing rather better than some have suggested if he has had to put together his own back room team.

[mike_corkcity12]

Birmingham City FC ‏@BCFC  1h1 hour ago
Gary Rowett praises Blues board and says there is money to spend on emergency loans and also in the January window #BCFC

Birmingham City FC ‏@BCFC  1h1 hour ago
In regard speculation, Gary Rowett says he is 'incredibly focused on the job in hand here' and 'there is nothing (else) to talk about' #BCFC

Birmingham City FC ‏@BCFC  1h1 hour ago
Gary Rowett reveals he hopes to have 'completed on a couple of loan deals' before today's 5pm deadline, maybe three #BCFC

[Horsfield_No9]

He was never coming. Pure bookies speculation with not a single reliable source linking him. Move on everyone.

[Deni On T'Crossbar]

He was never coming. Pure bookies speculation with not a single reliable source linking him. Move on everyone.

If you listen to the audio clip of the interview, he certainly doesn't rule it out:

https://audioboom.com/boos/3859182-no-official-approach-made-by-any-club-but-the-speculation-is-flattering?utm_campaign=detailpage&utm_content=retweet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

[MJG]

But at least Grant is now officially Caretaker Head Coach...that's a positive move at least



or not?

[Barry White]

He was never coming. Pure bookies speculation with not a single reliable source linking him. Move on everyone.

Agreed ! all speculation, probably from his agent.

[Deni On T'Crossbar]

But at least Grant is now officially Caretaker Head Coach...that's a positive move at least



or not?

Still time to get Fotheringham in on emergency loan?

[fulham traveller]

I believe rowett is a short price, because all the others have turned it down, it's a case of who's next as a possible manager, let's pick rowett,, next week it will be somebody else, we will end up with tisdale

[mkras99]

http://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive/fulham-manager-latest-club-make-gary-rowett-approach-and-have-back-up-candidate-sources

[Mike]

Maybe it's time for Ray Lewington to return.  094.gif

[Horsfield_No9]

http://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive/fulham-manager-latest-club-make-gary-rowett-approach-and-have-back-up-candidate-sources

What a load of made up rubbish. as if Warburton would come when he's like 4th choice. He's already stated he loves it at Rangers who are likely to win the league.