Gone, Parker Appointed Caretaker Manager

[FFCpmd]

I wish him well, but with the squad he's got the outcome isn't going to be any different.

Sadly true but maybe they'll go down with a bit more self-respect?  Interesting to see if he starts to build with next season in mind - more opportunities for the ones who will still be with the club, marginalising the loanees and the relegation-clause merchants...

...and maybe give some of the club's youngsters a run-out?

[Kentish Gent]

It's crystal clear that Ranieri was presiding over a demotivated and dysfunctional team - the way it was shaping the team wouldn't have won a single point for the rest of the season. At least SP might bring some fight and determination. Give the guy a chance!

[Mince n Tatties]

The puppeteers have appointed their yes man..We are proper fu££3D!!

Little coaching experience and no managerial experience.... what can go wrong!??

He's caretaker because we obviously havent got anyone lined up....Someone has to take charge.

[FulForce]

♫♫We can see clearly now Ranieri's gone♫♫
♫♫We can see all obstacles in our way...♫♫

[MikeCdawg]

Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.

I thought the same thing.

Possibly. But if he'd any sense it was a dig at his son. Get rid

[Mince n Tatties]

The digs at his son I think.

[Neil D]

I wish him well, but with the squad he's got the outcome isn't going to be any different.

Sadly true but maybe they'll go down with a bit more self-respect?  Interesting to see if he starts to build with next season in mind - more opportunities for the ones who will still be with the club, marginalising the loanees and the relegation-clause merchants...

...and maybe give some of the club's youngsters a run-out?

That's what I was suggesting.  Mind you, I'd still find a place for Mitro, even though he will be gone.   

[FulhamStu]

Parker needs to be given our support.  He did not pick the teams, he did not direct the tactics.  He coached what he was told to coach by 2 completely different tacticians.  Parker will have learned good and bad from Slav and Ranieri and has a huge amount of experience as a player at the top level.  Will he be any good, I don't know.    I am much happier about his appointment as caretaker manager than as a very highly payed over the top player and will give him a chance.  He certainly has an almost impossible start game wise, then again expectations will be very low so less pressure on him and the players.

[john dempsey]

if he is caretaker what is he doing in a tracksuit
surely he should have a brown overall and a broom.

[The Enclosurite]

Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.

I was hoping it was a dig at Tony. 

[Lewes White]

Good luck Scotty you may need it, it was Scott who suggested that Chambers changed position, so let's see what other changes he makes...!!!!

[Statto]

Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.

I was hoping it was a dig at Tony. 

I would like to think so but it sounds like wishful thinking

It is either very very good (acknowledgement of his son's failings) or very very bad (distancing us from jokanovic, the only thing to have gone right in the last 6 years and arguably the best person to save us)

[JoelH5]

Still think it's irrelevant unless we change the recruitment policy

[SG]

The digs at his son I think.

That was my reading of it

[chrisburt13]

Have I got it wrong or is their a dig at Slav there as well.

I was hoping it was a dig at Tony. 

I would like to think so but it sounds like wishful thinking

It is either very very good (acknowledgement of his son's failings) or very very bad (distancing us from jokanovic, the only thing to have gone right in the last 6 years and arguably the best person to save us)

Could be a dig at both of them? I guess we'll find out in the summer, should the recruitment policy change.

[Twig]

At least it provides a chance to clear the air.  Potentially re-engage TC, Sess et al.  Great news.

[SuffolkWhite]

Still think it's irrelevant unless we change the recruitment policy

0001.jpeg   The King is dead long Live the temporary King.......hasn't got the same ring to it has it!

[Woolly Mammoth]

He has to start somewhere, and let's face it, so far this season we have been mediocre under two other well respected Managers, so there is nothing to lose, and maybe just maybe something to gain.

[win-dup]

Depends what the players feel towards Parker. If they like and respect him perhaps they'll put in more effort so we can at least get relegated with some grace.

[Twig]

" but be assured he is not solely to blame for the position we are in today"

So who else is? Any candidates come to mind ?Any sanctions to be taken against them ? Any change in policy  and modus operandi ?

Do please tell

Tony Khan!