CALDERON Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 My preference was actually to have a Malpas type figure as Assistant to Murray. There was a frightening lack of experience in that dugout. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brazilnut Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 18 points off the playoffs isnt reall acceptable at all when you look at it. 5 defeats in a row would be the death knell of most managers. Not for Jimmy Nicholl it wouldn't. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 If I was a director I’d consider managers with a proven track record. Allan Johnstone – 80% win rate with QoS and 30% with Kilmarnock Gary Bollan – 57% with Livingston and 38% with Airdrie Stephen Aitken – 44% with Stranraer Only Johnstone comes with no baggage, has a decent win rate and has managed in the top tier so he'd be my choice. Anyone else out there? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myview Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Maybe, just maybe the decision was not taken as a response to what was going on in the stands. Maybe the Director of Football has been doing his job and bringing Murrays short comings to the Boards attention. How many times in other jobs does a "consultant" Come in to review the key staffs abilities. Just a possibility. Although Murray was involved in the process more than a few were concerned for Murray when Malpas appeared. Not sure I would trust Malpas. As for Malpas becoming the next manager or on the management/ coaching team just ask the Hibs players about his behaviour with them. I would not let him near a dugout or my club for that matter! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renton Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 If I was a director I’d consider managers with a proven track record. Allan Johnstone – 80% win rate with QoS and 30% with Kilmarnock Gary Bollan – 57% with Livingston and 38% with Airdrie Stephen Aitken – 44% with Stranraer Only Johnstone comes with no baggage, has a decent win rate and has managed in the top tier so he'd be my choice. Anyone else out there? Derek Adams? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myview Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I don't think Murray was a failure as manager but I do think change was needed. The majority of the fans were against him and the board are counting the cost of their ludicrous decision to extend his contract on the back of a half decent run 2 years ago. Good luck to Bert, I'm sure someone will take a punt on him and I wouldn't be surprised if he goes on to have a successful managerial career. I'm both excited and nervous about what the Rovers are about to do next! You are probably right. Was he at the end of his contract? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALDERON Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/raith-rovers/318741-derek-adams-there-is-a-fantastic-job-going-at-raith-rovers/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/raith-rovers/318741-derek-adams-there-is-a-fantastic-job-going-at-raith-rovers/ Aye he wants this gig big time I'd say. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I agree a lot with what Renton is saying. Now that he's gone I'm actually now a bit fearful of where we go from here, especially given some of the names being suggested. Maybe I've nothing to worry about but at the moment it's feel like the bloke who's just walked out on his marriage because he liked the thought of shagging the local barmaid. Fast forward 12 months and he could end up shacked up with the barmaid living happily ever after. But it is equally likely he'll be sitting alone in s bedsit with only Babestation for company thinking 'what the f**k have I done?' Time will tell When did this incident happen to you? Do you still keep in contact with the barmaid? Do you have a sofa in your bedsit or are you still sitting on.a deck chair? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) Derek Adams? Yes, forgot about him. Any more? ETA 45% and 39% win rates in his two spells with Ross County. In fact, scrub my preference for Johnstone. Adams it is Edited April 28, 2015 by Beachbum 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whistle Blower Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Where's Brian Reid, he was touting himself the last time the job came up I am not for one minute saying give this loser the job. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 (edited) Adams is my choice and has been from the start, what he done at County on not a massive budget is just what we're looking for. Just noticed he is 8/1 for the job as well, maybe put a tenner on it. Edited April 28, 2015 by Dazzle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 As your Seaside League spy, I'd say Bollan or Aitken would be excellent appointments for Pars or Rovers. I think Aitken could do better for himself than us in our current plight and Bollan might be the ideal candidate to whip our wasters into shape. Adams, Bollan, Aitken, Johnstone - all seem good candidates. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raithie Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Can someone remind me the reason why quite a few of us don't like Adams in terms of his attitude? Did he say something rather out of order regarding our team at one point? I do remember him bigging us up from a fans point of view, something along the lines of him hating when we'd be shooting towards the South Stand as the fans behind the goal would literally 'suck the ball into the net'. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardy Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Can someone remind me the reason why quite a few of us don't like Adams in terms of his attitude? Did he say something rather out of order regarding our team at one point? I do remember him bigging us up from a fans point of view, something along the lines of him hating when we'd be shooting towards the South Stand as the fans behind the goal would literally 'suck the ball into the net'. He'd be able to use that to his advantage if he was given the opportunity at least. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelios Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Were the board at the player of the year night on Saturday? I bet that was a really awkward night. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 We're obviously going to have doubts and concerns - there are obvious pitfalls here. But the board were facing a new season starting with next to no goodwill and no optimism in the stands. Look at the end of the game on Saturday. Where could we go from there? We were unlikely to get relegated next season, but diminshing returns due to less and less interest and fan buy-in could have led to real trouble. Rot hasn't set in yet so this is an opportunity. The fans will have to buy in now though - this what we asked (booed)* for. *I never booed the team, personally I'm not a boo boy either. I just decided enough was enough at half-time on Saturday. Got up left the ground and went to look at cars. I thought 'I'll be buggered if I'm wasting my time here'. That thought was vindicated when I heard we'd been humped by the team at the bottom of the league. If you're buying a season ticket but you're not sure why, as you don't like going anymore, then something is amiss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Can someone remind me the reason why quite a few of us don't like Adams in terms of his attitude? Did he say something rather out of order regarding our team at one point? I do remember him bigging us up from a fans point of view, something along the lines of him hating when we'd be shooting towards the South Stand as the fans behind the goal would literally 'suck the ball into the net'. I remember that comment too. He likes a moan, but who fucking cares about that. He'd at least be on the same wavelength as out moaning b*****d support. And he's reasonably successful in terms of football management. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoversMad Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I remember that comment too. He likes a moan, but who fucking cares about that. He'd at least be on the same wavelength as out moaning b*****d support.Superb sir 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGuigan1978 Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Good luck to Murray in the future. The cup wins over Rangers and Hibs were all a bit of a giggle, but our league form was pretty grim. I thought that he'd be in a slightly more difficult position when Turnbull Hutton stepped down last year, as my understanding was that Hutton was a huge fan of him. Interesting to see where we go from here though. The problem with Derek Adams is that he's possibly the most unpopular man in Scottish football, and I'm including Jamie Hamill in that equation. I don't think it's a coincidence that he signed so many players from abroad, I think he did that as players who are familiar with him don't want anything to do with him. He's had success though, and would be an understandable appointment, hence the fact I've just stuck a whopping £1 on him with McBookie. A few months ago I doubt he'd have been interested, but he's probably lowered his horizons after failing to get a Premiership post. I'd like to see us go for McKinnon or Aitken if they're interested though, or possibly take a punt on Barry Robson who I think comes across reasonably well, and is looking to become a manager from what I gather. Maybe seen as a bit risky however. The rest of the list is pretty uninspiring though. I reckon Allan Johnston would be a poor appointment, and Pressley is all style and no substance. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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