Norwich

[rexo87]

Getting this one in early. Smith gone. Always thought this was the job that would most likely be a good match for Robins and may tempt him away

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[Terry Gibson's perm]

If Robins went the perfect replacement would be Dean Smith

 

[WestEndAgro]

 

[Sky Blue Heaven]

Who could blame him IF Norwich come knocking? They’re run on a stable footing, finances are in order, have over 21k season ticket holders and have a quality squad. Hoping they go for someone like Dyche but MR is a legend both here and in Norfolk.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Russel Martin. - tawt. but Norwich can have him.

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

If Robins went the perfect replacement would be Dean Smith

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Derby to Norwich is too far.

 

[Kingokings204]

This is the one I worried about the most. Why wouldn’t you be tempted if offered the job?

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

This is the one I worried about the most. Why wouldn’t you be tempted if offered the job?

It is widely mooted that MR is settled in Derby and doesn't want to relocate. so travel is an issue.

 

[Sbarcher]

Joint 3rd favourite at 6/1 with Sky Bet

 

[long way home]

Scottie Parker is the obvious name and being unattached helps the hiring clubs in the process. But MR will be very tempting to them and i would not be shocked if they seek to know what compo and the details of the current contract. Out of all other clubs mentioned previously this is the one club im the most wary of. And with off field issues still rumbling on it just adds to the uncertainty of it all.

Lets see...

 

[MAFF]

Yeah nervous about this. Norwich is basically the only place I could see Robin going to.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Robins links to Norwich
Takeover stalling
O hare out for ages

Who’s actually linked him?

take it you’ve blacked out your windows and preparing for mourning?

 

[Sick Boy]

Who’s actually linked him?

take it you’ve blacked out your windows and preparing for mourning?

Nowhere apart from this forum.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Nowhere apart from this forum.

Exactly - just trying to stop the most depressing member on this forum descending into full on depression

 

[Matt smith]

Exactly - just trying to stop the most depressing member on this forum descending into full on depression

Second favourite on betting websites

 

[Matt smith]

Exactly - just trying to stop the most depressing member on this forum descending into full on depression

I’m fine mate, the link to Norwich is an obvious one

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Second favourite on sky bet

He was favourite for the West Brom job initially and is usually in the list to join other championship jobs - you’d be taking to the bottle if you based your opinions on sky bets manager specials

 

[Alkhen]

They would be mad not to consider Robins, he has worked miracles here on a shoestring. Norwich are the next level but do run a tight ship. He would be perfect.

Don't think they will though. It'll be a 'name'... Which suits us just fine

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

I’m fine mate, the link to Norwich is an obvious one

Former player? Shocked he wasn’t linked to the Man Utd job

 

[Matt smith]

Former player? Shocked he wasn’t linked to the Man Utd job

Former player but also it’s a realistic career move

 

[fernandopartridge]

I don't see why Norwich is a particularly attractive prospect (I'm not comparing it to Coventry here). Big expectations but not sure the standard of their squad compared to the rest is as superior as it was last time they went up. If he goes there and they don't get promoted I doubt he'd last much longer than another season unless promotion looked nailed on.

It's not as if they are particularly patient with managers, sacked a twice league winner in Farke and now sack Smith less than 18 months later.

I think Farke and now Smith paid for the over achievements of the former.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Former player but also it’s a realistic career move

Norwich are more likely to go for someone with premiership credentials or star power - More likely to be twice promoted Scott Parker and Sean Dyche. I’d even suggest someone like Gerrard would be picked more.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

I don't see why Norwich is a particularly attractive prospect (I'm not comparing it to Coventry here). Big expectations but not sure the standard of their squad compared to the rest is as superior as it was last time they went up. If he goes there and they don't get promoted I doubt he'd last much longer than another season unless promotion looked nailed on.

It's not as if they are particularly patient with managers, sacked a twice league winner in Farke and now sack Smith less than 18 months later.

I think Farke and now Smith paid for the over achievements of the former.

Maybe it might just come down to being paid more and being able to sign players?

The list of possible managers is quite reassuring though. I’d imagine they’d want someone who has achieved promotion from the championship.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Norwich are more likely to go for someone with premiership credentials or star power - More likely to be twice promoted Scott Parker. I’d even suggest someone like Gerrard would be picked more.

Christ id suggest Russell Martin is more likely to go there

 

[Sick Boy]

Maybe it might just come down to being paid more and being able to sign players?

The list of possible managers is quite reassuring though. I’d imagine they’d want someone who has achieved promotion from the championship.

And some experience of managing in the top-flight.

 

[Cata]

Who could blame him IF Norwich come knocking? They’re run on a stable footing, finances are in order, have over 21k season ticket holders and have a quality squad. Hoping they go for someone like Dyche but MR is a legend both here and in Norfolk.

canteen should be top notch too. Better to stay with us! Both MR and AV are big enough. PUSB

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

They would be mad not to consider Robins, he has worked miracles here on a shoestring. Norwich are the next level but do run a tight ship. He would be perfect.

Don't think they will though. It'll be a 'name'... Which suits us just fine

Such a non Norwich appointment

 

[WestEndAgro]

People call us beige, is there a bigger more boring nothing club than Norwich? Potential here is massive, Norwich meh.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

People call us beige, is there a bigger more boring nothing club than Norwich? Potential here is massive, Norwich meh.

Don’t they regularly sell out with only one club anywhere near them? I’d say their potential and size is similar if not bigger

 

[Terry_dactyl]

And some experience of managing in the top-flight.

Yeah. Although personally I think the need to have been promoted to/experienced managing in the prem are kinda daft criteria.
Take Parker for example, Bournemouth were pretty shit under him in both, considering the resources at his disposal.

 

[Happy_Martian]

I'm surprised noone has mentioned the timing of Smith's sacking. Normally, chairmen allow the Manager to have one last dip in the January transfer market to see if that improves matters. And when it doesn't, the incoming new manager only has the players he was left with to work a miracle.

At least Norwich have given any new manager a transfer window to work with.

If this had come up a few weeks later, I think the takeover would have been resolved by then. And if it was a "no" to King, Robins would have been off. While the chance of funds is still there, I think Robins will stay. Players are performing well, they seem to have a good spirit considering the problems the club have had. Robins has a contract with us so there's nothing to move for, as it stands.

 

[HuckerbyDublinWhelan]

Yeah. Although personally I think the need to have been promoted to/experienced managing in the prem are kinda daft criteria.
Take Parker for example, Bournemouth were pretty shit under him in both, considering the resources at his disposal.

But this is the mental gymnastics you’re going through to make this link stick. Teams in Norwich position rarely go for anything different.

the manager merry go round is a thing because teams always go for the tried and tested method.

 

[Matt smith]

Don’t they regularly sell out with only one club anywhere near them? I’d say their potential and size is similar if not bigger

Think the Scott Parker shout is a good one.

Norwich are a really well supported club

 

[Terry_dactyl]

But this is the mental gymnastics you’re going through to make this link stick. Teams in Norwich position rarely go for anything different.

the manager merry go round is a thing because teams always go for the tried and tested method.

Yeah, seems like it might be a ‘risk’ for them.