Michael Appleton (1 Viewer)

[Yorkshire SB]

Blackburn interested in him now!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/20970174

Maybe I'm missing something but what has he achieved as a football manager to warrant any sort of interest in him!? I was shocked when Blackpool offered him the job and his record there is W-2 D-8 L-2, which is very average!

 

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[DH - Sky Blue]

His record of results may be fairly average, but it's his level-headed approach to realistic transfer wishes which most people find refreshing.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

His record of results may be fairly average, but it's his level-headed approach to realistic transfer wishes which most people find refreshing.

Combined with a real sense of empathy for local businesses struggling to collect what they're owed.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

His record of results may be fairly average, but it's his level-headed approach to realistic transfer wishes which most people find refreshing.

So he doesn't want to spend any money..which is attractive to the owners of said football clubs?

 

[DH - Sky Blue]

So he doesn't want to spend any money..which is attractive to the owners of said football clubs?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm

http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/14897-Portsmouth-what-on-earth?highlight=portsmouth

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Below are two links for you to read at your nearest convenience.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm

http://www.skybluestalk.co.uk/threads/14897-Portsmouth-what-on-earth?highlight=portsmouth

Ahah! Alright! I'm on the same page...now..
I thought you were making a genuine point, because surely he has to have some qualities attracting the hierarchies at said clubs? Evidently not.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Ahah! Alright! I'm on the same page...now..
I thought you were making a genuine point, because surely he has to have some qualities attracting the hierarchies at said clubs? Evidently not.

One big advantage to him of the Pompey job was that because finances were terrible and the squad was cut (or not) accordingly, it made it a no lose situation for any manager.

 

[smileycov]

Blackpool have turned Blackburn away!

 

[DH - Sky Blue]

I really don't see why clubs would be interested in him. His comments while at Portsmouth show him to be completely deluded, and his teams don't exactly play a brilliant style of football. As you mentioned his record at Blackpool is average too. The only reason I can think of as to why Blackburn approached him would be that they see him as a fairly cheap option who may be easy to manipulate.

Either that, or Appleton has brainwashed them with one of the unforgivable curses.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

I really don't see why clubs would be interested in him. His comments while at Portsmouth show him to be completely deluded, and his teams don't exactly play a brilliant style of football. As you mentioned his record at Blackpool is average too. The only reason I can think of as to why Blackburn approached him would be that they see him as a fairly cheap option who may be easy to manipulate.

Either that, or Appleton has brainwashed them with one of the unforgivable curses.

Yeah could possibly be bringing him in to help train the Bollywood actor they've got on a trainee management course..

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

They guy is rubbish, I would say our own Mr. Thorn is on par with him

 

[scroobiustom]

Willie Thorn? he isn't ours! he's from Leicester

 

[zigire]

Blackpool supporter here... couldn't care less really.

Apparently had a bust up with the chairman over finances - maybe he should have done his research.

He's the complete opposite to Holloway - a very dour man and his football isn't very pleasing to the eye.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Blackpool supporter here... couldn't care less really.

Apparently had a bust up with the chairman over finances - maybe he should have done his research.

He's the complete opposite to Holloway - a very dour man and his football isn't very pleasing to the eye.

Holloway made Blackpool a team to be respected. Feel for you having to endure Appleton's tripe.

 

[Grendel]

They guy is rubbish, I would say our own Mr. Thorn is on par with him

Steady on!

 

[ccfcway]

what a result for Blackpool

Dont have to pay to get rid, and they actually get money for him to go, whilst a rival in the league becomes weaker.

Oh, BTW Blackpool, dont go looking at Robins

 

[SkyBlue_Bear83]

Wonder what the odds are on Blackburn looking for a new manager again before the end of the season

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Official now on SSN, unbelievable.

 

[Yorkshire SB]

Yeah very poor appointment, can't understand why he's their stand out candidate.

 

[TrueSkyBlueLiam]

He won twice in 12 games at Blackpool with players like Ince and Matt Phillips. He had a greta squad and he drew about 80% of his games there. There are better and more experianced managers out there, but Blackburn probs just want a cheap manager. Cant see them getting promoted

 

[sw88]

Poor manager imo! Never really set the world alight at Pompey, surprised when Blackpool went for him, and now Blackburn have ended up with him

I don't like Blackburn much so they're well suited!

Least now Blackpool can go and recruit a proper manager

 

[skybluebolland]

Don't like him at all. Once sued a doctor who operated on him. Thinks the worlds out to get him.

 

[stupot07]

I'm very worried that Blackpool will come in for Robins.

 

[Grendel]

I'm very worried that Blackpool will come in for Robins.

He wouldn't go and work for the Oysten's surely? They are even more absurd than Blackburn -- hence Appleton leaving I assume.

 

[stupot07]

He wouldn't go and work for the Oysten's surely? They are even more absurd than Blackburn -- hence Appleton leaving I assume.

I would hope not, but he's more likely to want to leave to go there than to Doncaster.

 

[wingy]

One big advantage to him of the Pompey job was that because finances were terrible and the squad was cut (or not) accordingly, it made it a no lose situation for any manager.

HHMMMM ............sounds like a familiar scenario BSB.

 

[Grendel]

HHMMMM ............sounds like a familiar scenario BSB.

I'd have cut him no slack.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Overrated, when it was a rumour he was a late applicant (couldn't resist! :laugh: ) I was nervous he'd get appointed. Bit of tw@ for leaving whenever he can, I hope it backfires the disloyal c-unit.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

HHMMMM ............sounds like a familiar scenario BSB.

Comparison with Thornito was unintended but is I suppose relevant. The situations are similar enough to make me think Thorn could blag his way into a L1/2 post.