Dokko Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If its Hughes, then its not all bad. It won't be the huge lift i wanted, but he's proven to me at least he's a competent manager, but then again i thought that about Allardyce. The only way any manager here will succeed, and right now succeeding is staying over 2 years, is if that manager is backed financially. End of the day it really doesn't matter too much right now who the man is compared to how much financial clout he's going to get. If Wenger came in and only had £10m to spend for next summer compared to McClaren coming in and being given £50m this window, the latter will of course come out on top. Maybe in a couple of years the talent of Wenger would catch up, but really in the current climate he wouldn't get that long. So someone like Hughes with good to very good financial backing from the board is going to be a good thing for the club, better than Allardyce having to prove himself for the spends, which he failed miserably. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If its Hughes, then its not all bad. It won't be the huge lift i wanted, but he's proven to me at least he's a competent manager, but then again i thought that about Allardyce. The only way any manager here will succeed, and right now succeeding is staying over 2 years, is if that manager is backed financially. End of the day it really doesn't matter too much right now who the man is compared to how much financial clout he's going to get. If Wenger came in and only had £10m to spend for next summer compared to McClaren coming in and being given £50m this window, the latter will of course come out on top. Maybe in a couple of years the talent of Wenger would catch up, but really in the current climate he wouldn't get that long. So someone like Hughes with good to very good financial backing from the board is going to be a good thing for the club, better than Allardyce having to prove himself for the spends, which he failed miserably. We really need to invest in the first 11. Btw I'm 90% certain it is Hughes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredbob Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If its Hughes, then its not all bad. It won't be the huge lift i wanted, but he's proven to me at least he's a competent manager, but then again i thought that about Allardyce. The only way any manager here will succeed, and right now succeeding is staying over 2 years, is if that manager is backed financially. End of the day it really doesn't matter too much right now who the man is compared to how much financial clout he's going to get. If Wenger came in and only had £10m to spend for next summer compared to McClaren coming in and being given £50m this window, the latter will of course come out on top. Maybe in a couple of years the talent of Wenger would catch up, but really in the current climate he wouldn't get that long. So someone like Hughes with good to very good financial backing from the board is going to be a good thing for the club, better than Allardyce having to prove himself for the spends, which he failed miserably. We really need to invest in the first 11. Btw I'm 90% certain it is Hughes. What makes you say that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I have a horrible feeling it will be Hughes or someone just as average. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If its Hughes, then its not all bad. It won't be the huge lift i wanted, but he's proven to me at least he's a competent manager, but then again i thought that about Allardyce. The only way any manager here will succeed, and right now succeeding is staying over 2 years, is if that manager is backed financially. End of the day it really doesn't matter too much right now who the man is compared to how much financial clout he's going to get. If Wenger came in and only had £10m to spend for next summer compared to McClaren coming in and being given £50m this window, the latter will of course come out on top. Maybe in a couple of years the talent of Wenger would catch up, but really in the current climate he wouldn't get that long. So someone like Hughes with good to very good financial backing from the board is going to be a good thing for the club, better than Allardyce having to prove himself for the spends, which he failed miserably. We really need to invest in the first 11. Btw I'm 90% certain it is Hughes. What makes you say that? Gut feeling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Petay Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If its Hughes, then its not all bad. It won't be the huge lift i wanted, but he's proven to me at least he's a competent manager, but then again i thought that about Allardyce. The only way any manager here will succeed, and right now succeeding is staying over 2 years, is if that manager is backed financially. End of the day it really doesn't matter too much right now who the man is compared to how much financial clout he's going to get. If Wenger came in and only had £10m to spend for next summer compared to McClaren coming in and being given £50m this window, the latter will of course come out on top. Maybe in a couple of years the talent of Wenger would catch up, but really in the current climate he wouldn't get that long. So someone like Hughes with good to very good financial backing from the board is going to be a good thing for the club, better than Allardyce having to prove himself for the spends, which he failed miserably. We really need to invest in the first 11. Btw I'm 90% certain it is Hughes. Is that based on piecing things together, like him refusing to rule himself out. Or do you posses a cystal ball of some sort? If you do would you please tell me when my girlfriend will stop being mental, ta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If its Hughes, then its not all bad. It won't be the huge lift i wanted, but he's proven to me at least he's a competent manager, but then again i thought that about Allardyce. The only way any manager here will succeed, and right now succeeding is staying over 2 years, is if that manager is backed financially. End of the day it really doesn't matter too much right now who the man is compared to how much financial clout he's going to get. If Wenger came in and only had £10m to spend for next summer compared to McClaren coming in and being given £50m this window, the latter will of course come out on top. Maybe in a couple of years the talent of Wenger would catch up, but really in the current climate he wouldn't get that long. So someone like Hughes with good to very good financial backing from the board is going to be a good thing for the club, better than Allardyce having to prove himself for the spends, which he failed miserably. We really need to invest in the first 11. Btw I'm 90% certain it is Hughes. Is that based on piecing things together, like him refusing to rule himself out. Or do you posses a cystal ball of some sort? If you do would you please tell me when my girlfriend will stop being mental, ta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If its Hughes, then its not all bad. It won't be the huge lift i wanted, but he's proven to me at least he's a competent manager, but then again i thought that about Allardyce. The only way any manager here will succeed, and right now succeeding is staying over 2 years, is if that manager is backed financially. End of the day it really doesn't matter too much right now who the man is compared to how much financial clout he's going to get. If Wenger came in and only had £10m to spend for next summer compared to McClaren coming in and being given £50m this window, the latter will of course come out on top. Maybe in a couple of years the talent of Wenger would catch up, but really in the current climate he wouldn't get that long. So someone like Hughes with good to very good financial backing from the board is going to be a good thing for the club, better than Allardyce having to prove himself for the spends, which he failed miserably. We really need to invest in the first 11. Btw I'm 90% certain it is Hughes. Is that based on piecing things together, like him refusing to rule himself out. Or do you posses a cystal ball of some sort? If you do would you please tell me when my girlfriend will stop being mental, ta. If she's a woman.....never. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Maybe in a couple of years the talent of Wenger would catch up, but really in the current climate he wouldn't get that long. mental Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If its Hughes, then its not all bad. It won't be the huge lift i wanted, but he's proven to me at least he's a competent manager, but then again i thought that about Allardyce. The only way any manager here will succeed, and right now succeeding is staying over 2 years, is if that manager is backed financially. End of the day it really doesn't matter too much right now who the man is compared to how much financial clout he's going to get. If Wenger came in and only had £10m to spend for next summer compared to McClaren coming in and being given £50m this window, the latter will of course come out on top. Maybe in a couple of years the talent of Wenger would catch up, but really in the current climate he wouldn't get that long. So someone like Hughes with good to very good financial backing from the board is going to be a good thing for the club, better than Allardyce having to prove himself for the spends, which he failed miserably. We really need to invest in the first 11. Btw I'm 90% certain it is Hughes. Is that based on piecing things together, like him refusing to rule himself out. Or do you posses a cystal ball of some sort? If you do would you please tell me when my girlfriend will stop being mental, ta. If she's a woman.....never. 'Stunningly accurate' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakka Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 A Blackburn fan mate of mine is convinced that if we approached Hughes and told him that he’d have a hefty warchest to spend he'd be gone. Apparently Hughes has not really made convincing noises about staying since the links to the Newcastle job, and apparently he's been frustrated with a lack of transfer funds at his disposal. See bookies are favouring Hughes now too, and they were spot on about Redknapp being approached, despite Harry saying no. I wouldn’t mind Hughes. Not my first choice manager, that would be a big experienced foreign coach. But Hughes has proven to be a decent Premiership manager who can spend well and his football is not as gash as Allardyce’s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 The bookies follow the money. It's that simple. Tells you nothing, unless word gets out of someone ITK putting a six-figure bet on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 hughes all over the rags tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 hughes all over the rags tomorrow It's defo in the Independent, their guy was on the radio earlier. They reckon there's no official approach yet though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hughes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hughes. would have rather had harry tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 His post-match interview today was a bit... iffy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 His post-match interview today was a bit... iffy. agreed. he wouldnt say fuck all would he. if we approach, he'll take our hand off imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 There is no chance Hughes would reject it if offered, he's clearly frustrated by a lack of funds at Blackburn. I'd almost rather Shearer, so much of professional sport is about confidence and he would instill more in a Newcastle squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 There is no chance Hughes would reject it if offered, he's clearly frustrated by a lack of funds at Blackburn. I'd almost rather Shearer, so much of professional sport is about confidence and he would instill more in a Newcastle squad. Like he used to do with our wingers who didn't pass to him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 There is no chance Hughes would reject it if offered, he's clearly frustrated by a lack of funds at Blackburn. I'd almost rather Shearer, so much of professional sport is about confidence and he would instill more in a Newcastle squad. Like he used to do with our wingers who didn't pass to him? It was their job, to be fair. He often did his part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I did agree with Gavin Peacock to an extent - Shearer and/or Keegan would get the confidence and the excitement going again, which is half the battle. Don't think they should be first choice by any means but I'd rather them than anyone else with a British passport. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Don't want Hughes. Would rather have a foreigner or Shearer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If this turns out, Blackburn are goinig to be our official feeder club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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