he lost 3 games out of 56 apparently, read somewhere he was gonna sue for unfair dismissal, maybe he'll be fast tracked into prem with wolves
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he lost 3 games out of 56 apparently, read somewhere he was gonna sue for unfair dismissal, maybe he'll be fast tracked into prem with wolves
My only hope is that some new faces and new direction will kickstart Doyle's season a little bit. Goes without saying that we need him on form at this stage of the year.
Ward, hennesy, foley, and any other that partnered johnson was a problem. Ward was really really terrible and cost mick about 8 goals this year and 12 or so last year. Mick is too stubborn/thick/naive/loyal to see past the inefficiencies of his own managerial ability but also his players.
I watched abotu 10 games of wolves this year, they were haemorrhaging goals this year at the back, but in all games bar the last one they always looked like scoring fighting back. That didn't look at all the case the last day. The players looked to have lost interest after the 2nd goal. The players were no longer playing for mick and didnt appear to trust in him. They were completely disorganised at 6s and 7s at the back. 5 was probably a good score considering. Mick had to go, sad as it made sound its true.
Stearman it was last year.
Him and some of the board had a coming together. It's a farce. Best of luck to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sullivinho
is that Lee Clark, former Newcastle United player?Quote:
Originally Posted by theworm2345
Yes, I often get confused whether it is Clark or Clarke as there is also Peter Clarke playing at Huddersfield but yes this is the same guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by SkStu
cheers wormulus. I remember Lee Clark because back when i was collecting panini stickers i thought he might be a bit mentally handicapped.
http://www.signedsport.co.uk/images/...e-LC-press.jpg
still not sure...
http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/...rsfiel-007.jpg
He was a bit of a wasted talent as a player but seems to have really got his head screwed on as a manager. Bizarre decision to sack him that could really hurt the club down the road.
Jamie O'Hara on McCarthy's sacking: http://www1.skysports.com/football/n...ayers-to-blame
Quote:
"It was difficult to see the gaffer leave and the lads were gutted to see him go," explained O'Hara.
"It's been us who have been putting in the bad performances. He'd done a lot for the club.
"I've only been here a short time but I loved working for him and think he is a fantastic manager.
"I just hope everyone remembers what he achieved at the club. It was hard to see him go and I would wish him all the best.
"I am sure he will go on and do another great job somewhere else."
Of course we have heard players before saying it wasn't the manager's fault, nevertheless, it was a dignified gesture from O'Hara to say those things about Mick.
Tactically not the best at all, we've been carried by Jordan Rhodes' goals all season and lost or drawn the games against our immediate rivals. Clark is also a testy individual who rubs people up the wrong way. He has brought us to the play offs twice and failed and Town seem to be gambling on a new man striving for automatic because Clark was taking us to the play-offs for a third time the way we were going and there wouldn't be much optimism it'd be third time lucky. The three games lost in 56 or whatever it is is a great stat to be trotted out but it's promotions that count. No point going on the longest unbeaten run in history if you're still stuck in the same place.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
so are huddersfield fans happy hes gone?Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
http://downatthemac.proboards.com/in...y&thread=65255Quote:
Originally Posted by the bear
78% in favour of his sacking on this poll. Just sorry we offloaded Donal McDermott before he left. He was class against us in the play-off semi last year but was hardly given a chance by Clark, for some reason.
the fans obviously wanted more than they were getting. one fella refered to "the dreary unbeaten run". they all seem to worship dean hoyle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yard of Pace
Stephen Ward is an absolutely terrible player. Look at the fourth goal Wolves conceded against West Brom last week. Absolutely no excuse for that kind of laziness.
Roy to take over at Wolves - scary!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...candidate.html
Of the managers mentioned in the running I would have gone for Curbishly (unspectacular and steady but actually good) but it seems he is out of the running.
Is there really any great difference between Mick, and any of the managers being mentioned? Bruce, Curbishley and Holloway are much of a muchness. Even Clark and Poyet would be making a massive step up from "successful League One manager" to the Premier League.
I agree, he's poor - particularly defensively. He'll be exposed in the Euros against better wide players. Pity Trap has fallen out with Wilson because while not spectacular he's far better than Ward at left back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colbert Report
I can't see any new Wolves manager sticking with Ward at left back (Mick's ridiculous loyalty to underperforming players has always been one of his greatest flaws as a manager) though I'm happy to be proven wrong because if there's one thing that scares me more than Stephen Ward lining up at left back against Spain it's a non match fit Stephen Ward lining up at left back against Spain.
Trap says he hasn't fallen out with Wilson and has no bad words to say about him.Quote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
He probably meant he doesn't know how to say themQuote:
Originally Posted by geysir
No, he said his comments were about another player.
Tough job for whoever takes it on, wolves are odds on for relegation, I don't think that would appeal to Roy, the bookmakers have him atQuote:
Originally Posted by gastric
about 20-1, would make for interesting viewing if he got the job though.
BBC now reporting that Reading boss Brian McDermott is now favourite for the Wolves job...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17112269
I believe he has got strong family links to County Clare IIRC
It appears Walter Smith has emerged as a favourite to take the vacancy: http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2012/...es_bruces.html
again, nothing about Smith immediately says to me "better option than Mick"
Walter Smith has just turned down the chance to take over Wolves according to SSN. No one wants the job.
Well what sort of manager would take a short-term job there? If you want to attract quality you have to offer a multi-year contract.
Stan Staunton ?Quote:
Originally Posted by irishfan86
Not sure they would have stayed up were McCarthy allowed to finish the season with them, but in all honesty I can't see what manager would take a shot with a team staring at relegation, barely worth a pitance & absolutely no cash to play with. Dunno what the owner was thinking, think they've shot themselves in the foot. I wouldn't be surprised if the caretaker manager manages them til the end.
captained wolves todayQuote:
Originally Posted by youngirish
2-0 down at half time to Fulham now. Foley played a horrible square to gift Fulham their second. How will we blame Ward for this one?
Desperate performance from Wolves with none of the Irish players redeeming themselves. If they get relegated, it's hard to see any of our Irish contingent staying in the Premier League.
It was always the case they were not likely to get a 'new manager bounce' because Mick was doing about as well
as could be expected with the player he had. There was always more downside than upside which is probably why nobody wanted
the job. Tough battle to stay up now.
Give it some time until Wolves get a new manager in and not just Mick's assistant at the helm. Saying that if/when they do it'll be most likely in the Championship which is Ward's level so he'll probably be okay.Quote:
Originally Posted by the bear
He was also poor on Wednesday night.
There's a group of very poor teams at the bottom of the EPL.
Wolves just have to do better than Blackburn, Bolton and Wigan.
6 points should do it :)
Next week they play Blackburn at home.
Bad result for Wolves today but there is still everything to play for.
The teams at the bottom are currently averaging less than a point again, ie Wolves 22 from 28 games.
That would take them to 28.3 after 36 games so you might be able to stay up with just 30 points.
They got rid of a manager who might not be quality but he knew about relegation scraps & geeing up a team for survival.They replaced him with his sidekick.
It doesn't sound like a plan that will work.
I reckon the Wolves board and the large group of constant moaners in the Wolves crowd are getting what they deserve. Think they all treated McCarthy very shabily. The championship beckons. And who is the best man available for getting teams promoted?