Your choice for manager?

[Rebel_Glen]

No one has really brought up any names who they'd like to see as the new manager. So what are your thoughts? Who would you like or would you keep it as it is?

[Fulham Rebel]

If it ain't broke etc etc

[Mr Rebel]

have to say myself just keep it as it is

 

dont see how the current setup could come crashing down this season but if it does then look into a different boss

 

stability is what we need right now and it seems we have it with betts and barnard. ideally we will keep this current group of players together for a pretty long time

[Martin]

It has to be said they have done a fine job the wins, particularly away to Taunton were unexpected, and the players they have brought in have definitely improved the squad. Glad this is a decision I don't have to make!

[Rebel_Glen]

Ok I know Betts & Barnard are doing very well so far, but what if a more high profile or experienced manager has applied, would you not be tempted?

[BFR]

I'd have thought the club would have told us ..... by now

[Rebel_Glen]

The applications deadline was only Friday! Calm down dear... has someone upset you today?

[Amber Rebel]

betts as coach and barney as assistant manager, and while i think they would keep us up i do feel we need an experienced southern league manager to steer the ship for the future someone proved at this level, i just hope there have been applicants with knowledge of this league and who can take us up.

what about simon lane (joke)

[Reading Rebel]

Do we know if Betts and Barney want the job full-time?

 

As far as I'm aware they only agreed to do it as a stop-gap until we found a new manager.

[Mr Rebel]

i think its a fair point to say if there is a respected coach at this level who has applied then it has to be greatly considered

[Rebel_Glen]

Then again, if a new man did come in he may well want to ship the majority of players out and bring his own in which could affect results, although this could also be good.

[Mr Rebel]

i'd say betts and barnard to the end of the season at least then look at the situation again

[Chris]

...agrees with Mr Rebel

[Don Juan DeMarcus]

Agreed, id give them til at least Feb and see how its going.

[Guest chris-sliski]

It would be fair to say , the club will not be rushing anything in respect to appointing a new manager ....and of course when things are known ..you will hear quickly...

 

nothing has been decided as yet...

 

chris s

[Staines-upon-Thames Rebel]

So its 2 weeks then.

 

I am split on this. Yes B&B have done well over the last 4 games and I belive they will keep us up, BUT will we move forward?

 

I would be tempted to keep them going until the end of the season and review it then, unless it go's tits up along the way.

 

However are B&B intrested in it in the long term?

 

When are the club board sitting to discuss this?

[Guest Radder]

Ok well positives since B and B took over;

 

* Good run of results (7 points from 12)

* Visible upturns in performance and enjoyment by the squad (Chippy being the prime example)

* Good signings made (especially IMO Meddie and Jermaine)

* Increased responsibilities for Lee Riddell and Dean Harper which seems to be bringing the best out of them

* Decreased responsibility for Steve Daly which seems to be bringing the best out of him

 

Stuff for concern;

 

* It is only 4 games (defeat against Marlow and Windsor and people will, I'm sure, be on their backs)

* Inexperience; to my knowledge Betts has only managed at a MUCH younger level and Barnard is just stepping up from being a player

* the lingering concern over player availability (as witnessed at Hillingdon it seems certain players are not always available for selection for a number of reasons, although this is not down to the management)

 

Personally I would be happy to see the current regime continue until the end of the season. Personally I think that most Slough fans would settle for a bottom half finish this season as long as we avoid relegation which I believe we will. And if B and B can keep the motivation of this squad high we could still improve on these expectations.

[BFR]

A fairly sensible post there Radders.

 

It does seem a little odd to advertise the post but then operate a wait and see policy on B&B. Either the club should back them to do the job and offer them full time positions, or run the rule through all candidates asap as managerial availability can change on a daily basis. Waiting until the end of January may mean we are left with no option but to appoint somebody other than the strongest candidate

[Crazy Fool]

I'm just upset with myself, I agree with radders........need medicine!

[Guest Anonymous]

Apparently Hayes and Yeading Reserve team Manager is odds on for the job.

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