Phil Parkinson

[Steve H]

Ross would not have got us promoted and given the undoubted failings of his team, set up and transfer windows he therefore had to go.

Whether we employ Parkinson or not, he had to go.

Is correct.

 

[Black Cat Gypsy]

Do we think that Parkinson is the clubs first choice? Surely if he was we wouldn’t have waited until today.

I don't think so. My concern is others have turned us down because we aren't really a better move for them. Donald has a terrible record of appointments at Eastleigh. I wonder does he do much research before making an appointment?

 

[toosb]

I agree Wigan fans arent huge fans but his record is still probably better than Parkinson's and at least they played some good football in league 1. Plus he managed to get a tune out of Power and Grigg.

Yes fair point.

Stinks of a cheap option, either go all out and get Pearson/Stendel or we may as well have kept Ross.

Be in this league a few years by the look of things, so aye I'm gutted. That ok?

Gutted by the shite that led to where we are. Yeah me too.
Gutted by a possible appointment of Phil Parkinson? Not really. Not excited either though.

Stinks of a cheap option, either go all out and get Pearson/Stendel or we may as well have kept Ross.

Be in this league a few years by the look of things, so aye I'm gutted. That ok?

Gutted by the shite that led to where we are. Yeah me too.
Gutted by a possible appointment of Phil Parkinson? Not really. Not excited either though.

 

[Herberthall]

Ainsworth 14/1 down to 8/1 with Skybet, 14/1 down to 10/1 with Betfair/PP, just saying like.

 

[Seaham_FTM]

Has he been announced yet?

 

[sheepman]

Ainsworth 14/1 down to 8/1 with Skybet, 14/1 down to 10/1 with Betfair/PP, just saying like.

And Parkinson 1/6 from 1/7 not a massive shift but you'd think if he was at the AOL today they would have closed the book

 

[Herberthall]

And Parkinson 1/6 from 1/7 not a massive shift but you'd think if he was at the AOL today they would have closed the book

1/3 marra, agree on your second point.

 

[Mary Hinge]

Most will give him time and see how the whole thing plays out, you make it sound as though the majority expect a miracle, they don't.

The noise at times re investment has skewed opinion, but people are not daft.

About 20 mins of the forst game...

 

[Whitburnmakem]

We need someone with a bit of charisma

 

[Mary Hinge]

If you look at his record it's not awe inspiring but he's made a decent fist with some difficult jobs.

My biggest concern is if the rumours are true and we appoint him until the end of the season. We need someone to be accountable for the summer recruitment. To plan who is staying and who is going in terms of contracts.

His experience at Bolton suggests he's a good crisis manager. At some point it would be nice to be a club out if crisis.

If it's a 7 month appointment the players will just take the piss oot of him, the board doesn't believe in him, why should they?

 

[horselover]

I'm as frustrated as the next fan that their isn't a takeover and any potential investment will not come until next season (if we're promoted). I wasn't expecting anyone who'd make people get excited tbh. We have to give Parkinson a chance, as we wouldn't have even made the play offs under Ross imho. Nowt to lose here, he might even do well

 

[molthemackem]

Has he been announced yet?

If its today, about 5-30 to 6pm is usual by Turtle Spurt

 

[sheepman]

1/3 marra, agree on your second point.

Was just looking at Skybet but your right.
Also a lot of money for Ainsworth lately on Betfair
I don't think we have a winner yet

 

[SAFC_Jack]

Has he been announced yet?

Turned us down.

 

[Father Jack Hackett]

Whoever it is won't have much time to set-up for Saturday. Therefore, Ainsworth would probably be best as he'll know the opposition inside out.

 

[CHARLIE COROLE]

We are about to become the new Coventry City.

 

[SuperSunderland]

Turned us down.

That would be the best news we have had all week

 

[Father Jack Hackett]

Turned us down.

wants a club with some ambition?

 

[Herberthall]

Was just looking at Skybet but your right.
Also a lot of money for Ainsworth lately on Betfair
I don't think we have a winner yet

More money for Ainsworth marra

 

[andysafc24]

Whoever it is won't have much time to set-up for Saturday. Therefore, Ainsworth would probably be best as he'll know the opposition inside out.

Then sack him after Saturday when we have more time?