New Manager

[guest3063]

Nobody is keeping this group of players up

That's why I said if.

[crazycobbler]

Time to appoint an external manager to give ourselves any chance. The Brady experiment clearly hasn’t worked.

[bungle]

2 points from 5 games, 3 of which were against fellow strugglers.

Under Curle we were an ineffective hoof ball team.

Under Brady we are an ineffective team who manage occasional bursts of passing football. It's easier on the eye but ultimately just as ineffective as Curle's hoof ball. He simply hasn't done enough to resolve the goal scoring problem and his substitutions are just as belated and ineffective as those of his predecessor.

He's a nice guy and a good coach and we should get him back with the youth team where he belongs.

[GrangeParkCobbler]

2 points from 5 games, 3 of which were against fellow strugglers.

Under Curle we were an ineffective hoof ball team.

Under Brady we are an ineffective team who manage occasional bursts of passing football. It's easier on the eye but ultimately just as ineffective as Curle's hoof ball. He simply hasn't done enough to resolve the goal scoring problem and his substitutions are just as belated and ineffective as those of his predecessor.

He's a nice guy and a good coach and we should get him back with the youth team where he belongs.

Agreed, it was the right call to give him a go...things changed a little but not enough for the position we are in.

Big question is who to bring in.....the experienced managerial cupboard is pretty bare!

[CobblerForever]

I can't see why any sane person would take on the task of managing the Cobblers without a commitment from the Board regarding investment in the team. The evidence seems to be that this is not forthcoming. We are treading water for years (or worse) under the current situation.

[Air-Dan]

Tisdale in for me.

Inconsistent in League One but a very strong track record at League Two level.

Probably what we need.

[Larry]

At what point do people admit that calling for Curle's sacking after the transfer window had shut was a stupid mistake?

[Dan]

Not remotely.

At what point do you admit not sacking him before the window was a stupid mistake?

[GrangeParkCobbler]

Not remotely.

At what point do you admit not sacking him before the window was a stupid mistake?

+1

[everbrite]

At what point do people admit that calling for Curle's sacking after the transfer window had shut was a stupid mistake?

They won't Larry. Might as well reappoint Curle and save money!

[Larry]

Not remotely.

At what point do you admit not sacking him before the window was a stupid mistake?

There's no point in sacking manager after the transfer window has shut and then criticising the new manager for the way they play. He should have sacked Curle before January or in the summer. Waiting until the summer would have been a valid option as would sacking in December but KT screwed up completely with this,

[Welly Cobb]

At what point do people admit that calling for Curle's sacking after the transfer window had shut was a stupid mistake?

If we're going to lose either way, then I prefer it when we have the minimal amount of time hoofing the ball to nobody.

[guest3338]

It's an interesting one. Why would he say that? I'm not saying that there was a any racist remarks but you can't help wondering why he would pick out Sixfields. There's no other animosity as far as I know.

I dont know. If the quotes attributed to him above in SMM's post are true it's clear he has a very big opinion of himself and quite an ego.
Why choose Northampton? Perhaps it's one comment from one fan at one corner that has really got under his skin in a way I cant understand? I make absolutely no apologies for that if that is correct, but that isnt the impression I got when reading his review of the situation.
Whilst he was a really good player you have to be really really good: Ali good, Daley Thompson good, to get away with comments like the above about yourself dont you? If a mans capable of bigging himself up in that manner and in earnest, what else is he capable of in his quest for recognition and success?

[everbrite]

I dont know. If the quotes attributed to him above in SMM's post are true it's clear he has a very big opinion of himself and quite an ego.
Why choose Northampton? Perhaps it's one comment from one fan at one corner that has really got under his skin in a way I cant understand? I make absolutely no apologies for that if that is correct, but that isnt the impression I got when reading his review of the situation.
Whilst he was a really good player you have to be really really good: Ali good, Daley Thompson good, to get away with comments like the above about yourself dont you? If a mans capable of bigging himself up in that manner and in earnest, what else is he capable of in his quest for recognition and success?

Thought it was well known that Sol had a big opinion of himself! I certainly believe that to sack Curle after the Window had closed was a misjudgement. The results were going one way! There is some merit that it might have been better not to sack Curle until the end of the season depending on which league we where in!
It all seemed somewhat a bit popularist led which seemed to force KT's hand to give JB the caretakers job. Effectively that has been a disaster with us now at the bottom . Wouldn't mind betting that Curle would have got a draw from todays game.
Have no idea on Sol Campbells quoted dislike of Northampton, apparently due to racist comments which no one heard or even believed With some now predictably calling for JB removal the situation may descend into uncertainty/chaos. To me Sol kept a relegation bound club up so perhaps he maybe worth a last throw of the dice. Don't care much for  moral principles particularly when the evidence against Sol is a bit
circumstantial or even 'curious'. If we lose one or two fans so be it as survival is the name of the game. Just my sad opinion tho'.

[CobblerForever]

Thought it was well known that Sol had a big opinion of himself! I certainly believe that to sack Curle after the Window had closed was a misjudgement. The results were going one way! There is some merit that it might have been better not to sack Curle until the end of the season depending on which league we where in!
It all seemed somewhat a bit popularist led which seemed to force KT's hand to give JB the caretakers job. Effectively that has been a disaster with us now at the bottom . Wouldn't mind betting that Curle would have got a draw from todays game.
Have no idea on Sol Campbells quoted dislike of Northampton, apparently due to racist comments which no one heard or even believed With some now predictably calling for JB removal the situation may descend into uncertainty/chaos. To me Sol kept a relegation bound club up so perhaps he maybe worth a last throw of the dice. Don't care much for  moral principles particularly when the evidence against Sol is a bit
circumstantial or even 'curious'. If we lose one or two fans so be it as survival is the name of the game. Just my sad opinion tho'.

Here's a link for you Evers;

https://www.northamptonchron.co.uk/sport/football/former-england-defender-sol-campbell-says-he-was-racially-abused-sixfields-3021120

[DrillingCobbler]

We are where we are...

Forget Brady guys; he's not the answer. Far too reactive, doesn't make subs (does he realise you are allowed to make subs before the last 15 minutes...he even spent 5 minutes dithering after Swindon took the lead!!)

I'm in the Tisdale camp. We could easily end up 'doing a Chesterfield' if we are not careful. This squad is appalling, we all know that. Far worse than it was before the January window, relative to other squads around us (our relegation rivals improved theirs).

We need a solid, experienced, league2 manager who will stick around if/when we are next successful. Not a fly by night merchant, a lower league Big Sam if you like. We shouldn't be looking to gamble either, its not the right time. We need to steady the ship, first and foremost.

Tisdale would be affordable, and a good fit. Get him in immediately, give him time to assess the squad, this season...what will be will be. Every game we stick with Brady now is time wasted. It isn't gonna work and I see no benefit in keeping him in charge until the end of the season like some would like. Other than saving a few quid in wages. And that would backfire on the club because it will soon be season ticket renewal time and they need to show some form of intent that we want to be successful next season and beyond.

[Ragdoll Cobbler]

No idea what the answer is...

Just read the Bristol Rovers forum to see what they thought of the shambolic Tisdale reign...

Also, what manager is going to want to come here in our current perilous position, knowing full well they're going to have a guaranteed relegation on their CV?

What a mess!

[Clarity]

Judging by his post match interview Brady knew that was his last chance of landing the job. He’s had a pop at the players about not being mentally strong enough and possessing a weak underbelly. Parting shot methinks

[singcobb]

The question is now which manager would be prepared to take on the poison chalice that is our team? Realistically zero chance of keeping us up and then what manage a mid-table L2 side next year?
That's going to look really good on your CV.

[GrangeParkCobbler]

Judging by his post match interview Brady knew that was his last chance of landing the job. He’s had a pop at the players about not being mentally strong enough and possessing a weak underbelly. Parting shot methinks

Agreed.

Looking at "The Sack Race" website and going through the list of possibles....

I don't think its now time for the likes of Wilkin or Gray.

I also think the likes of Cowley, Cook and Pulis are out of our league.

So what does that leave? A manager along the lines of Adkins, Parkinson, Tisdale or Holloway? Should we go down the route of employing someone like that until the end of the season and take stock? One remit, just keep us in League 1? How desperate for work will any of those be to take on what would essentially be a ten week contract?