BAWZ Posted February 16, 2014 Report Share Posted February 16, 2014 I was told on good authority on Saturday that Ian Ferguson has made it known to the BOD that he would be interested in the position of Manager, as and when it become open. Anyone else heard similar? Would it be a good move for us if it ever happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 It's a hard call. He's a winner but his contacts are probably limited in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 I was told on good authority on Saturday that Ian Ferguson has made it known to the BOD that he would be interested in the position of Manager, as and when it become open. Anyone else heard similar? Would it be a good move for us if it ever happened? Heard this way back round about the time we were beaten at home by Thistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Whit Ian Ferguson we talking about ? Wee Derek Fergie as an assistant, he knows his stuff. There was once a Bert Ferguson, shite winger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky1 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 As davidg states, heard this a way back at the beginning of the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Whit about Duncan Ferguson ? Sir Alex ? Sarah Ferguson ? Any one wid dae. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) As davidg states, heard this a way back at the beginning of the seasonYeh, might even be as far back as when QOS pappped us out of the League Cup?Edit. Just realised both games were in the same week. Edited February 17, 2014 by davidg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidg Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Whit Ian Ferguson we talking about ? Wee Derek Fergie as an assistant, he knows his stuff. There was once a Bert Ferguson, shite winger. 1987 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Is there any reason why we would regard this as a good appointment? I have no idea what his management credentials are, but was wondering what other folk might know that would suggest Ferguson would do a better job than our current manager or the likes of Ian Murray etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ McG Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Couldn't be any worse than the current manager, Lennon seems to have more life's than a cat right enough. Personally I would be going for Ian Murray at Dumbarton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvine_buddie Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) From wikipedia, not exactly a great managerial background. Managerial career[edit] North Queensland Fury FC[edit] On 15 September 2008, Ferguson was confirmed as the new manager of North Queensland FC leaving his post as assistant manager at Central Coast Mariners. He took up the post straight away in order to give the team the best preparation possible for their inaugural season in Australia's Hyundai A League.[1] Ferguson lasted only one year with the Fury, when the club folded due to financial instability. Perth Glory FC[edit] In 2010 Ferguson moved to become the assistant to David Mitchell at the Perth Glory at the end of the 2009-10 season[2] and becoming the coach on 12 October 2010 after David Mitchell resigned.[3] On 27 March 2012 he signed a two year contract extension with the club.[4] Ferguson successfully guided Perth Glory to their first A-League Grand Final in April 2012, after beating Minor A-League Premiers Central Coast Mariners in a penalty shootout at the Mariner's home ground in Gosford. However they lost the subsequent Grand Final 2-1 following a late comeback from Brisbane Roar who were awarded a controversial injury time penalty. Ferguson's contract was mutually terminated on 11 February 2013 as Perth Glory manager, after 5 straight losses and 6 hours of game time without a goal scored. Northern Fury FC (NPL Queensland)[edit] In 2013, Ferguson was announced as the Director of Football and Coaching at the Townsville NPL Queensland franchise Northern Fury FC[5] Statistics[edit] As of 9 February 2013 Edited February 17, 2014 by irvine_buddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chalky1 Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Yeh, might even be as far back as when QOS pappped us out of the League Cup? Edit. Just realised both games were in the same week. I heard that it was happening right upto the 1 - 1 midweek game with Aberdeen, if we lost that night Mr L was apparently out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marrez Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Former heroic players rarely work as managers for us, Jim Clunie aside I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Saint Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Not sure what the point of appointing Fergie would be as If he does well then he'll just take over from Fat Salary and if he doesn't then.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russian Saint Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Is there any reason why we would regard this as a good appointment? I have no idea what his management credentials are, but was wondering what other folk might know that would suggest Ferguson would do a better job than our current manager or the likes of Ian Murray etc. He did a very good job with Perth Glory down in Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 He did a very good job with Perth Glory down in Oz. Not latterly, if you go by the link posted above ( irvine_buddie, #11) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Couldn't be any worse than the current manager, Lennon seems to have more life's than a cat right enough. Personally I would be going for Ian Murray at Dumbarton. Why. Wasn't Lennon an up and coming young manager, who was having success with Cowdenbeath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TsuMirren Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Why. Wasn't Lennon an up and coming young manager, who was having success with Cowdenbeath. He had some success, but his second promotion was by default. Murray would be the best option of the up and coming mould. We've never had experienced, certainly not since Fergie and I've not looked prior to that enough to comment. Usually it's been a cheap option or a name from the club's past. There are very few past names around, doubt Stevie Clarke would come home and there'd be outcry if Spiers came in. What's Tommy Wilson doing? Archie has disappeared...heard he was once promised the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pozbaird Posted February 17, 2014 Report Share Posted February 17, 2014 Maybe it is true Ian Ferguson intimated that he'd be interested in any possible opening, in which case I'd rule the cheeky bugger out right away. I'm not Danny's biggest fan at the moment, but it surely cannot be right for someone to tout themselves for a vacancy that currently doesn't exist, and there's a bloke in the hot seat who won a major trophy still trying to win football matches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvine_buddie Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 He had some success, but his second promotion was by default. Murray would be the best option of the up and coming mould. We've never had experienced, certainly not since Fergie and I've not looked prior to that enough to comment. Usually it's been a cheap option or a name from the club's past. There are very few past names around, doubt Stevie Clarke would come home and there'd be outcry if Spiers came in. What's Tommy Wilson doing? Archie has disappeared...heard he was once promised the job. Danny Lennon won 2 succesive promotions, all Ian Murray has done is save Dumbarton from relegation and take them to midtable this year. Has the makings of a good manager but it would be a huge gamble to take him on the basis of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 1987 Still whit one ? Ours who scored or theirs who thought he had scored ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo_j Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Danny Lennon won 2 succesive promotions, all Ian Murray has done is save Dumbarton from relegation and take them to midtable this year. Has the makings of a good manager but it would be a huge gamble to take him on the basis of that. I agree, too early for Murray. Almost as ridiculous as asking Ian Ferguson to be manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madball Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 Danny Lennon won 2 succesive promotions, all Ian Murray has done is save Dumbarton from relegation and take them to midtable this year. Has the makings of a good manager but it would be a huge gamble to take him on the basis of that. To keep Dumbarton up, and then convert them into a mid-table 1st division side is a pretty impressive achievement. If he was to be the successor to Lennon when his time is up I'd be happy to move to a mid-table SPL team... no worries from relegation and flirting with the top 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irvine_buddie Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 To keep Dumbarton up, and then convert them into a mid-table 1st division side is a pretty impressive achievement. If he was to be the successor to Lennon when his time is up I'd be happy to move to a mid-table SPL team... no worries from relegation and flirting with the top 6. It's a decent achievement but he's only been there for just over a year, it could be a fluke. Theres a big difference between division 1 and SPL anyway, he'd do well just to keep us up after making that jump never mind take us to top 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond our ken Posted February 18, 2014 Report Share Posted February 18, 2014 let ferguson do his badge kissing elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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