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To be fair, we're all mostly saying the same thing, but think Hurst is one that our owner has wanted to talk to from the very moment that Mick left. The spanner in the works has been Shrewsbury getting through to the final, as otherwise a decision would have been made this week (I expect). 
We must have sounded out that Hurst would be prepared to come here, but win on Sunday, and he may feel like staying, whilst we have someone in Ross, who (seemingly), will take the job otherwise.
I'm with you that it seems strange, but from our end (and the chap that runs our forum who has close ties with the club), Ross is the leading candidate with a decision expected latter part of next week. 

It's been said for over a week now (our end), that its between Ross and Hurst. I get the impression the job is Ross', unless Hurst has a cracking interview next week. We expect a decision by the end of next week (so probably a good thing that Ross has gone away). 
Hopefully, for both clubs sake (and its supporters) this will all be over soon! 

To be fair, we're all mostly saying the same thing, but think Hurst is one that our owner has wanted to talk to from the very moment that Mick left. The spanner in the works has been Shrewsbury getting through to the final, as otherwise a decision would have been made this week (I expect). 
We must have sounded out that Hurst would be prepared to come here, but win on Sunday, and he may feel like staying, whilst we have someone in Ross, who (seemingly), will take the job otherwise.
I'm with you that it seems strange, but from our end (and the chap that runs our forum who has close ties with the club), Ross is the leading candidate with a decision expected latter part of next week. 

Do you honestly think Shrewsbury would let us talk to Hurst in the week leading up to the biggest game of their season? They'd be mad too, and not only that, I think I'd lose a little bit of respect for Hurst doing so.
I think the feeling our end is, if we don't appoint Ross by Wednesday of next week, we can safely assume that our owner is waiting until the result of the play-off final next Sunday as to whether we make an approach for Hurst. Big weekend/early part of the week. 

Do you honestly think Shrewsbury would let us talk to Hurst in the week leading up to the biggest game of their season? They'd be mad too, and not only that, I think I'd lose a little bit of respect for Hurst doing so.
I think the feeling our end is, if we don't appoint Ross by Wednesday of next week, we can safely assume that our owner is waiting until the result of the play-off final next Sunday as to whether we make an approach for Hurst. Big weekend/early part of the week. 

Yea frustrating for both clubs fans. If Ross goes we need a replacement quick how can you sign players when they don't know who the manager is . Ross has a list of wants for Saints but maybe the new guy does not want some or all on the list . 

Indeed, that's the way I see it anyway. However, if your man Div is to be believed, this could all be over with come close of play Monday, and you'll finally get some closure, and we'll finally get a manager that basically our whole fan base wants! 

Do you honestly think Shrewsbury would let us talk to Hurst in the week leading up to the biggest game of their season? They'd be mad too, and not only that, I think I'd lose a little bit of respect for Hurst doing so.
I think the feeling our end is, if we don't appoint Ross by Wednesday of next week, we can safely assume that our owner is waiting until the result of the play-off final next Sunday as to whether we make an approach for Hurst. Big weekend/early part of the week. 

Indeed, that's the way I see it anyway. However, if your man Div is to be believed, this could all be over with come close of play Monday, and you'll finally get some closure, and we'll finally get a manager that basically our whole fan base wants! 

Do you honestly think Shrewsbury would let us talk to Hurst in the week leading up to the biggest game of their season? They'd be mad too, and not only that, I think I'd lose a little bit of respect for Hurst doing so.
I think the feeling our end is, if we don't appoint Ross by Wednesday of next week, we can safely assume that our owner is waiting until the result of the play-off final next Sunday as to whether we make an approach for Hurst. Big weekend/early part of the week. 

Cheers. I think the one thing our chairman has is that, whilst we may not have a shed load of cash, you'll certainly get time to build something here, which Ross seems to fit the criteria. With regards to dithering, I just mean that in the past, we've had plenty of players at the club, with the pen literally in their hand to sign the contract, only for us to miss out on them - Charlie Austin is a prime example. 
Suppose we'll have to see how the weekend goes!

Cheers, suppose we’ll definitely know within the next few days or not! 

Apologies, I meant Fitness Coach, not physio! 

Out of curiosity, does Ross have his ‘own’ GK coach and physio?! As we’ve lost both of ours now so could do with those as well as Fowler!

He also went to 1/10 with a couple of bookies last night. 

As a few of us Town fans have mentioned, if Ross is on his alleged second interview this week, I imagine your Chairman and Ross would want a fairly swift decision. Again, as I said yesterday, I can't imagine Ross coming for a second interview, only to be told 'cheers for that, but can you wait 3 weeks for a decision because I want to talk to Shrewsbury and Paul Hurst as well'. Just seems strange that Ross would be on a second interview 2/3 weeks before we 'might' even get the chance to talk to Hurst first time around.
Still, never mind, i'm sure it might be a bit clearer come the end of this week. 

As a few of us Town fans have mentioned, if Ross is on his alleged second interview this week, I imagine your Chairman and Ross would want a fairly swift decision. Again, as I said yesterday, I can't imagine Ross coming for a second interview, only to be told 'cheers for that, but can you wait 3 weeks for a decision because I want to talk to Shrewsbury and Paul Hurst as well'. Just seems strange that Ross would be on a second interview 2/3 weeks before we 'might' even get the chance to talk to Hurst first time around.
Still, never mind, i'm sure it might be a bit clearer come the end of this week. 

I would have thought, and I know I keep saying it, but if we have permission to speak with Ross (again, second interview), that we would/should roughly know how much your chairman is looking for in terms of compensation. 
Ha, you're not wrong! 

That was a week ago in all fairness.

That was a week ago in all fairness.

Money will not be a stumbling block if Ross  is offered the job  and wants it we are not the type of club to stop Ross progressing to bigger and better things. 

Again, from a Ipswich perspective, I thought that as well. If he's had one interview, and is apparently set for another - perhaps it's now down to compensation for Ross and Fowler? 

Thanks for sharing that (on an Ipswich perspective). Interesting he didn't reveal too much, but is meant to be on his second interview this week (perhaps both clubs want to try keep that as under wraps as possible?). 
Also, very interesting point you make about Ross getting involved in areas which are not part of his remit. I can only imagine that suits our owner, Marcus Evans, down to the ground, and would be music to his ears. It was noted down here (although somewhat played down at times), that Mick McCarthy was involved in everything, so can't help but feel if Ross was the same, our owner would be very keen. 
Interesting week for both clubs, IF Ross is on his second interview with us, that is. 

Hi, Ipswich fan here. Just took note of this comment, whilst Dave Bowman is technically classed as 'DoF', he actually isn't, he's our Chief Scout (we had to give him DoF title as we already had a Chief Scout in place when he teamed up with Mick - our Chief Scout subsequently left after that).
Dave Bowman will be leaving us shortly anyway (will follow Mick wherever he goes), so I don't think Ross would be working under a DoF here.
Cheers.

Hi, Ipswich fan here. Just took note of this comment, whilst Dave Bowman is technically classed as 'DoF', he actually isn't, he's our Chief Scout (we had to give him DoF title as we already had a Chief Scout in place when he teamed up with Mick - our Chief Scout subsequently left after that).
Dave Bowman will be leaving us shortly anyway (will follow Mick wherever he goes), so I don't think Ross would be working under a DoF here.
Cheers.