lancashireowl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) At the end of the season. As per the title. That paper is awful. Edited February 26, 2018 by lancashireowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy has been at loggerheads with the club’s fans for quite some time now. The former Wolves boss has a contract at Portman Road that only runs until the end of the season and there is precious little sign that a renewal will be forthcoming. A large proportion of Tractor Boys fans would be happy if McCarthy parted ways with the club as soon as possible and a shock development has presented the opportunity of that happening. According to the Daily Mail, two sides hovering on the fringes of the Championship relegation battle – Reading and Sheffield Wednesday – are looking at the former Republic of Ireland boss to be the new man in their hotseat if they part company with Jaap Stam and Jos Luhukay respectively. In another twist, the struggling pair might also face Premier League competition for McCarthy’s signature as basement club West Brom are reportedly interested as well. This is a surprise development, there’s no doubt about that. Appointing McCarthy would be a major change of tact for any of these three clubs – surely an example of clubs making a point of departing hugely from the style of their previous manager. His pragmatism might actually be better suited to the short-termism of the Premier League relegation battle, as the Championship clubs sniffing around may be best of waiting until the summer. Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 McCarthy is approaching his 1,000th game as a manager in a career spanning more than 25 years and as well as Reading, Sheffield Wednesday are keeping an eye on developments should they make a change this summer. West Bromwich Albion might also add McCarthy to list of potential successors to Alan Pardew should the club be relegated, although his previous association with Wolves could be a tough sell with supporters. McCarthy has though got a solid record for gaining promotion from the second tier, doing so with Wolves and Sunderland. Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StudentOwl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 We can't afford a big name. Mick knows how to work on a budget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 His current contract runs out at the end of the season though and there is no sign at present he will put pen to paper on fresh terms. McCarthy is the division's longest-serving manager having taken charge in November 2012 with Ipswich bottom of the table. He led the side away from relegation trouble before steering them to the play-offs against all odds in 2014-15. Ipswich narrowly missed out the next campaign, finishing seventh, before experiencing last season's relative disappointment of 16th place as McCarthy wrestled with selling his best players. Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagarri Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I'd love him down here! Ideal as well if DC decides against putting anymore money, all in the name of avoiding FFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 We could do a lot worse. Done a decent job on Ipswich on very little money and knows the league like the back of his hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinnssweetshop Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 To be honest, I think it's a disgrace to be sticking sheite like this on here right now. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanye West Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 (edited) *INSERT DELETED POST BY NEIL* So is Jos not staying beyond this season, do you know this for a fact? @OWLSTALK you deleted that post quick. For any reason in particular? Edited February 26, 2018 by Kanye West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancashireowl Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bagarri said: I'd love him down here! Ideal as well if DC decides against putting anymore money, all in the name of avoiding FFP He would be a good appointment if Jos weren’t to get the gig next year. Seems a bit odd though if he has been appointed just until the end of the season. Might as well have not bothered with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Maybe going for McCarthy for next season would explain the lack of spending in the January window.... either that or we were too skint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beholder Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 He said he is happy to stay at Ipswich so that's what I expect will happen. I think it's disrespectful to our new manager to speculate about this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronfield Blue Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I thought we already had a manager? Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frastheowl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Can't see it, at all. Totally goes against Chansiri's principles from what he wants in a coach. Luhukay will be here next season, barring the unthinkable. He done a steady job so far in almost impossible circumstances, and will deserve the opportunity to build his own team here. And if West Brom get rid of Pardew, I reckon Wilder will be their number one choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelowl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 prefer to give Jos a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancashireowl Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 Just now, steelowl said: prefer to give Jos a chance Agreed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s6 owl Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 If Jos is only here until the summer then that’s another ridiculous decision this club has made. Why on earth didn’t we just appoint Gary Megson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Top manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancashireowl Posted February 26, 2018 Author Share Posted February 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, s6 owl said: If Jos is only here until the summer then that’s another ridiculous decision this club has made. Why on earth didn’t we just appoint Gary Megson? Posted this earlier, does seem a bit bizarre if the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Farrell Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Just now, @owlstalk said: It's essential to make sure every thread has an outraged response in it Outrageous response. How dare you have news on here thats outrageous. Disgusting. All media is disgraceful. Outraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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