bonny78 Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, BucksburnDandy said: Steve Clarke is the right man for the job and it looks like it will be him, which I am pleased about. Hopefully gets straight on the phone to Snodgrass and Marshall to get them back in the fold. We also need SCs organisational skills badly. Might use McTominay properly for a start. In terms of the McInnes chat further back in the thread, he's on 17k a week at Aberdeen. Two sources for this, one who works in the finance team at the club and the other a son of a director. Matched Sunderland's wages for him. An outrageous sum of money for us to be paying any manager. And get the thumb back in and awe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint4805 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 I always thought Clarke was a quiet and introverted man but his on pitch speech yesterday showed me that he is a very effective communicator with a real sense of humour - not one of these managers who waffles on for ages with the usual soundbites and excuses. I can see why the players bought into his ethos and I'm very excited about this potential appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4Footsoldier Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Following the End of Season speech at Rugby Park and Alex Dyer's BBC Interview it's beginning to look now like a badly kept secret rather than just paper talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 18 minutes ago, N4Footsoldier said: Following the End of Season speech at Rugby Park and Alex Dyer's BBC Interview it's beginning to look now like a badly kept secret rather than just paper talk. It’s no secret that he’s been approached and certain things have been agreed but if he has signed a contract already then I would expect it to be announced today. Why would they wait? I won’t believe he’s our new manager until it’s announced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonny78 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, Texas Pete said: It’s no secret that he’s been approached and certain things have been agreed but if he has signed a contract already then I would expect it to be announced today. Why would they wait? I won’t believe he’s our new manager until it’s announced. Definant to the end.. You still hoping for a last min Paul Dickov? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampdenroarpod Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) Clarke's being confirmed this afternoon. Hopefully in the next wee while. Edited May 20, 2019 by hampdenroarpod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Daily Record confirm appointment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Confirmed by the BBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 BBC now reporting it and saying will be unveiled this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 And now by the SFA https://www.scottishfa.co.uk/news/steve-clarke-appointed-scotland-national-team-head-coach/?rid=13925 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonny78 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Announced on Sky now too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ramy 1314 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Yassss.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamilton wanderer Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Brilliant. Now let's get started in this campaign. Looking forward to Hampden and Brussels now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Has there been any word on who his backroom team will be yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 I think he was the best candidate they were realistically looking at. What he has going for him is that he has been at high profile clubs (Chelsea) and done a noteworthy job as assistant. He's gone to Killie and transformed them with no great spending and that takes tactical nous and good man-management. Also seems to have the respect of the players and seems to have his head screwed on well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 58 minutes ago, bonny78 said: Definant to the end.. You still hoping for a last min Paul Dickov? Ok, I believe it now. 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonny78 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Texas Pete said: Ok, I believe it now. 😆 Yasss. Am happy with this. Virtual pint for you Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Hunt Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Really delighted with this appointment and believe SC will take us forward to qualification in future. Defence still a problem but he will get us playing as a proper unit and with belief. Our players are much better than they have shown under Eck and i hope and believe SC will be in charge for many years. However, we as fans must get right behind him and squad and support them properly. Next game crucial but management team will need time so don’t expect miracles. Improvement, not miracles. We should be patient and supportive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErsatzThistle Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 So was anyone upset that Clarke got the job and not Scotland Gemmill or David Moyes then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Pete Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 13 hours ago, ErsatzThistle said: So was anyone upset that Clarke got the job and not Scotland Gemmill or David Moyes then ? Only Scot Gemmill. 😂 I have seen/heard a few folk saying they are disappointed it wasn’t a big name foreign manager but that’s about it. I also don’t think Moyes was ever in the frame thankfully. He’ll be desperate for the Celtic job or a job at a mediocre English club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrniaboc Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Obviously there's no way of knowing how good a manager will be at a new team until the matches start, but I genuinely think this is a positive move and a very good piece of business by the SFA. We now have a manager who has a great recent track record of getting the best out of an underprivileged squad, has work alongside some of the best in the business, and actually wants to take on the Scotland job. It's an added bonus that he's Scottish, so will have extra incentive to do well. I haven't felt this optimistic about a managerial change since Smith came in. Hopefully he has the same effect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 An underprivileged squad?? That's a new one. Were they all sourced from the poor house in Tarbolton or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrniaboc Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 22 minutes ago, Barney Rubble said: An underprivileged squad?? That's a new one. Were they all sourced from the poor house in Tarbolton or something? Only Kris Boyd. The rest are from Dreghorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Rubble Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 21 minutes ago, mrniaboc said: Only Kris Boyd. The rest are from Dreghorn. That's a relief!! Thought you were going to say the rest were from Drongan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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