Michael Appleton (1 Viewer)

Yorkshire SB · Jan 10, 2013

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!

DH - Sky Blue · Jan 10, 2013

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 · Jan 10, 2013

DH - Sky Blue said:
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 · Jan 10, 2013

DH - Sky Blue said:
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 · Jan 10, 2013

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

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

Yorkshire SB · Jan 10, 2013

DH - Sky Blue said:
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 · Jan 10, 2013

templericoh said:
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 · Jan 10, 2013

Blackpool have turned Blackburn away!

DH - Sky Blue · Jan 10, 2013

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 · Jan 10, 2013

DH - Sky Blue said:
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 · Jan 10, 2013

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

scroobiustom · Jan 10, 2013

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

zigire · Jan 10, 2013

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 · Jan 10, 2013

zigire said:
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 · Jan 10, 2013

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

Steady on!

ccfcway · Jan 10, 2013

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 · Jan 10, 2013

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

Brighton Sky Blue · Jan 10, 2013

Official now on SSN, unbelievable.

Yorkshire SB · Jan 11, 2013

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

TrueSkyBlueLiam · Jan 11, 2013

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 · Jan 11, 2013

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 · Jan 11, 2013

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

stupot07 · Jan 11, 2013

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

Grendel · Jan 11, 2013

stupot07 said:
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 · Jan 11, 2013

Grendel said:
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 · Jan 12, 2013

Brighton Sky Blue said:
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 · Jan 12, 2013

wingy said:
HHMMMM ............sounds like a familiar scenario BSB.

I'd have cut him no slack.

Mucca Mad Boys · Jan 12, 2013

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 · Jan 12, 2013

wingy said:
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.

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