No manager appointed yet, over 70 applications, still interviewing candidates, applications still coming in.
No manager appointed before Shrewsbury game. Likely this time next week. 3 candidates left on shortlist. Already been interviewed, will get 2nd interview over the next week.
Jim from Cov - where do you see yourselves in 3 years?
Where do you see Cov in 3 years?
3 Year plan submitted to SISU when we got relegated, this covers funding and longevity in rebuilding the club.
Looking to get promoted, becoming community club and based around academy.
3 year plan signed off by SISU, indicates funding for 3 years.
Where do you see Cov in 3 years?
3 Year plan submitted to SISU when we got relegated, this covers funding and longevity in rebuilding the club.
Looking to get promoted, becoming community club and based around academy.
3 year plan signed off by SISU, indicates funding for 3 years.
3 year plan when we got relegated - look to get promoted, - SISU signed off plan _ disnt seem certain about whether they would fund the club that long
comment amount notihg has changed with losing leads - this wont change until a new manager is appointed _ thats shaw out then !!!
Thorn almost sacked after relegation, he convinced them to give him another chance with some resources, and he felt we would get off to a really good start.
Evaluated in blocks of 3-4 games, looking for 2 points per game average.
didn't feel the culture of not holding onto a lead was changing, and it was felt that a change was needed, as the players were not responding to Thorn.
Every person shortlisted was asked what they thought about the squad to say what was wrong.
Applicants opinion was very good squad, but lacking tempo and width. loans will be permitted to deal with this
Evaluated in blocks of 3-4 games, looking for 2 points per game average.
didn't feel the culture of not holding onto a lead was changing, and it was felt that a change was needed, as the players were not responding to Thorn.
Every person shortlisted was asked what they thought about the squad to say what was wrong.
Applicants opinion was very good squad, but lacking tempo and width. loans will be permitted to deal with this
break even gate?
Do not look at this, this is unrealistic.
attendance prediction?
Understand performance and attendance related.
not happy with gate of 9000, but confident it will improve once we start winning.
Do not look at this, this is unrealistic.
attendance prediction?
Understand performance and attendance related.
not happy with gate of 9000, but confident it will improve once we start winning.
the comment about leadership is interesting, kevin kilbane was made captain by AT, hopefully this will change
What are you looking for in the manager
Can come in and make a big impact
Work with players
Work with the academy
Get rid of the frigid nature of players
Leadership from players on the pitch
Put self belief in players
The players are too quiet
Motivate them
Can come in and make a big impact
Work with players
Work with the academy
Get rid of the frigid nature of players
Leadership from players on the pitch
Put self belief in players
The players are too quiet
Motivate them
Short list applicants have identified pace and width as the on field weakness.. This will be addressed in the loan window...
what are most important things in a manager?
Immediate impact
get to know players
make players cohesive unit
remove fragility from players and increase confidence/self belief
back to basics, keep it simple
Understand Thorn was not supported with resources, allowed him a lot more with backroom and playing staff. he did not meet targets he himself set.
Immediate impact
get to know players
make players cohesive unit
remove fragility from players and increase confidence/self belief
back to basics, keep it simple
Understand Thorn was not supported with resources, allowed him a lot more with backroom and playing staff. he did not meet targets he himself set.
We had 11 managers in 11 seasons
We sat down with Andy and said we didn't support you last season. We gave him the chance this summer. Changed back room staff, wholesale changes in squad.
Reality is we need to make it all work. But leadership lacked from Andy Thorn
We sat down with Andy and said we didn't support you last season. We gave him the chance this summer. Changed back room staff, wholesale changes in squad.
Reality is we need to make it all work. But leadership lacked from Andy Thorn