Alex Neil - New head coach confirmed

[PNE Fan]

Is he capable of seeing what’s going wrong during a game and changing it?

Aye. A thing that I, and the slightly younger part of the North End fanbase liked about AN, is the way he speaks in press conferences. He always explains his decisions from a tactical point of view. It's not always what fans want to hear after a loss or a defeat (especially the slightly older ones), but his knowledge of football is class and you'll find yourself becoming more knowledgeable about the game just listening to his press conferences.

The Alex Neil era at Preston North End will always be remembered as an opportunity missed, through little to no fault of his.

 

[Lillywhites]

@Janiejones - he doesn’t like wingers? we are even more in the shit then as we have about 10 on the books

I don’t think that’s true about preferring full backs to wingers. With us he played a 4-2-3-1 system and I would say the two wide men are the most important part to the system in terms of attacking. He prefers a right footer on the left and left footer on the right, who will cut inside to attack and create chances.
Look what he did with Callum Robinson in his final season before his move to the Prem.

 

[JERUDONG No.10]

Alex’s mam would have prefered Keano to get the job instead of her own son ?

Yes - because she knows that her so will be on the scrap heap again in 8 months time

 

[The Beautiful Game]

I’ve always thought he’s a better option than Keane putting sentimentality aside. Definitely in a category above the likes of McCann and lamouchi

 

[bedlington mackem]

Yes - because she knows that her so will be on the scrap heap again in 8 months time

Obviously has a lot of faith in him then…..no wonder he never speaks to her

 

[Deleted member 50566]

Since he was appointed at Norwich and his success there I have always thought that Alex Neil would be the perfect fit for us and would manage us one day ( although admittedly not in League 1…)
Admittedly I would have prefered Keano to come back but honestly believe that Neil i think is the next best option.
I know he is not everyones cuppa but for me ive always thought him to have a bit of Fergie, Moyes and indeed Roy Keane in his makeup.
I do think he is a winner and will demand high standards…..i also think he could inject some steel back into the club ( like Keano ) which is desperately needed as we have been way too soft both on and off the pitch since big Sam left .

I never ever thought this

 

[Ageing Grey Mackem]

The problem is he’s a f***ing wanker

That's an opinion and not related to whatever point Nelson! might have been trying to make. Regardless of his habits, and i might agree with you on those, i still don't think the bloke holds any sway at all at the club anymore and is only hanging around the place and KLD because doing so affords him some reflected status and glamour, which he clearly likes. Read that Oldie article - it's a shame he had cancer and i hope he is in full recovery, but even he concedes he has an ego on him.

 

[Roose Bolton]

I have come round to accept him as the least worst option. However, even if he does get us up, he'll be fighting a relegation battle next season unless the last vestiges of Madrox and their lackeys are finally purged from the club in the summer.

 

[Deleted member 11942]

This.

They are travelling down by train tomorrow, give him at least a morning training session.

More to the f***ing point mate....what's on the bastard menu!?

 

[Ch1982]

I don’t think that’s true about preferring full backs to wingers. With us he played a 4-2-3-1 system and I would say the two wide men are the most important part to the system in terms of attacking. He prefers a right footer on the left and left footer on the right, who will cut inside to attack and create chances.
Look what he did with Callum Robinson in his final season before his move to the Prem.

Sounds more promising, we like to invert our wide men here too occasionally

 

[CraigyLee]

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[wilberforce]

My info that I've just received is that Neil is a done deal

 

[Hugh Gains]

My info that I've just received is that Neil is a done deal

There’s no ITKs

 

[Ch1982]

My info that I've just received is that Neil is a done deal

 

[CraigyLee]

I don’t think that’s true about preferring full backs to wingers. With us he played a 4-2-3-1 system and I would say the two wide men are the most important part to the system in terms of attacking. He prefers a right footer on the left and left footer on the right, who will cut inside to attack and create chances.
Look what he did with Callum Robinson in his final season before his move to the Prem.

excellent news for Roberts and Clarke

 

[Iansun45]

My info that I've just received is that Neil is a done deal

I'm sure some were saying the same about Keane

 

[Lillywhites]

Sounds more promising, we like to invert our wide men here too occasionally

I think you have a squad that’s really suited to his system. Metete and Dan Neil in midfield will stand out imo.

 

[wilberforce]

There’s no ITKs

Didn't hear a thing about Keane. Just had the confirmation. We shall see.....

 

[PS]

My info that I've just received is that Neil is a done deal

So we have a done deal for Keane AND a done deal for Neil. Alternate weeks? Pre-match arm-wrestle? Shove ha'penny best of three?

 

[Horace Cope]

He's just been shown on sky sports news but the audio wasn't on and it's on an ad break anyone watching it with audio