Dave Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 There have been a couple of ITK-tastic rumours about Sam Allardyce possibly taking over in the summer. Letting us pretend there is some mileage in these, would you want him as manager? This is a straight yes or no based upon your opinion of him, ignoring the fact that he's quite clearly better than what we have now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smoggeordie Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I think this is the exact moment in time when he would be ideal. Organisation being one of his strong points and also his well proven ability to handle top/controversial players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Absolutely yes. He'd totally restructure the club which would be ideal, both on and off the pitch. He may be a bit full of himself at times, but he's an excellent manager imo. Far better than overrated tosh like Curbishley. To be only 5 points away from Arsenal, with the resources they've got is a great achievement. Granted, they signed Anelka for big money (£8m?) but thats the first time in years they've spent big. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 yes. maybe not before, but what we have now and what he has showed year after year with Bolton. Then yes. He wouldnt take any shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I said yes when he was linked after Robson and after Souness and my answer still hasn't changed. Horrible fella, by all accounts, but he knows what he's doing and he'd probably continue to work wonders with some cash behind him. Thing is, he'll fuck off to the England job if he does well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mags Serbia Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 No... Hitzfeld for TOON !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karjala Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 no doubt all the Luque Lovers will expect Big Sam to stick Big Albert straight back in the team? :rolleyes: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniatmoko Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 yes... i'd take him if there no other decent option Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 The squad needs to basically be rebuilt from scratch. He knows what he's doing and would be an excellent choice to take on that responsibility. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 No... Hitzfeld for TOON !!! YEAH! Alternatively I'd take Wenger, Ferguson, Rikjaard or Mourinho! Let's be honest, we've got about as much chance of getting him as we have any of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Good point Rich, he was desperate for the England job last time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Without any doubt, he is probably exactly what we need right now (being realistic as we wont get the likes of Wenger). Would be worried about the England thing as Woody mentioned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slugsy Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Given our position, you would be a nutter not to want him - who else is going to take it?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Given where we are, i'd take him, but he'd be some way from ideal if we weren't in the shit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Yep. Bloke with a vision and the wherewithall, determination and open-mindedness to see the job through. Not like that insipid soundbite-producing four-eyed cockmuncher Roeder. I'm not a huge fan of Allardyce as a bloke but he's a better manager than Roeder. Where are these ITK rumours anyway? I still think we'll be starting next season with four eyes in charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Nothing fancy Gem, as I said just rumours a couple of people have seen around the place. Probably bollocks, hence the hypothetical nature of my OP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Previously, no - worried about him being a long ball merchant, a more modern version of Joe Kinnear, same philosophy, better methods behind the scene. But now - change of tune, f*** yes, times 100. He knows about tactics and organisation, his squad are as well drilled as any in the league, most people will agree on this. But what has mainly changed my opinion of him in recent months is the signing of Anelka, as well as his attempt to bring Sorin in. It indicates hes not purely a long ball merchant, he doesnt only want grafters and big lumps up front (otherwise hed never have gone for Anelka), or long ball merchants at the back (wouldnt want Sorin if he did), he wants technically gifted players who are great at playing on the deck, and its only recently that hes had the chance - funding and ability - to attract them. Hed do that far more often up here given our resources. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Only if he really wanted the job. But with Mclaren looking shaky he might be holding out for the England nod again, propbably would be offered it this time as well, basically for England there is no other option English wise. Would love to see Sammy Lee here as well, the guy breathes passion and loves his football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I'd definitely take him. If we have to have an English manager, he's the best around. He's proven that he can operate in the transfer market, work with big egos, raise players' games, maximise limited resources and plan for the future. His ability to "think out of the box" would be a refreshing change, as would his hunger to find an edge in any way that he can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gemmill Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 By the way, HTT has some keyboard shortcuts set up to auto-post cliches about Allardyce, so we can expect some monster posts on the subject later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Invicta_Toon Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 no one answered in the other post BUT does anyone have the first clue as to whether he is still being investigated? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 no one answered in the other post BUT does anyone have the first clue as to whether he is still being investigated? Don't think so. I think his son is off the hook as well. But thats just a memory i had of a month or two back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darth Toon Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 I would carry Big Sam on my back all the way from Bolton to the toon if he was prepared to take the job - absolutely light years away from our current incumbent in so many ways. Hopefully bring Speedo back with him as well in player/coaching capacity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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