Lord Pityme Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 It's gonna be TC as the safe hands behind Thommo .... Tealzo might be in it too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanarkshire_Bud Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 The new man will get my support until such time as he proves to make a mess of things. Similar to Danny. I was fully behind Danny for 3 and ahlaf years, right up until the Hearts game. The new man will get a chance from me no matter who they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Could be Craig as caretaker to sort out the contracts while the Board look for a replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzy87 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Bring TC in as caretaker to get the players signed up for next season... Whilst still interviewing potential full time managers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) What business can we do with Tommy Craig as a caretaker manager? Nobody with options is going to pick us when it's unclear who'll be picking the first team come August. Edited May 13, 2014 by Bud the Baker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 What business can we do with Tommy Craig as a caretaker manager? Nobody with options is going to pick us when it's unclear who'll be picking the first team come August. I agree, would leave us in a seriously weak position and the longer it goes on the more worried we should be about next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Would those who wanted Danny out be pleased with Tommy Craig getting the gig (care-taker or otherwise)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartcos1970 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 There is a lot of speculation but the ambitions of the board will be the only problem.....cant remember the last time we installed a manager which got people excited...just hope its someone with experience and able to nurture our young talent and be able to man manage the older boys who appear to have been back stabbing of late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 I think it will be Tommy Craig. Permanent manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) What business can we do with Tommy Craig as a caretaker manager? Nobody with options is going to pick us when it's unclear who'll be picking the first team come August. Correct. It would be a shocking, cowardly appointment, so I fully expect it to be made as indicated earlier. JJ, is there room on the suicide watch for one more? Edited May 13, 2014 by Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Would those who wanted Danny out be pleased with Tommy Craig getting the gig (care-taker or otherwise)? Start a trhread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Would those who wanted Danny out be pleased with Tommy Craig getting the gig (care-taker or otherwise)? The fact that TC has received one vote from 204 above might answer this question.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Start a trhread. I'll just leave that to Shull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartcos1970 Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 so that will be him in then if its SG that voted lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) If we appoint TC to "sort out contracts" then he's here for keeps. It would be another silly move to get someone other than a new manager to sign guys up to contracts, then bring in a new manager who will then say "I don't want him" or "he's not part of my plans" ten minutes after we've given one or two year deals out. I'm being very unfair on the board here, as it's been 24 hours since the manager left, but I'm getting a feeling of dread that Tommy Craig will be our new manager. Cheap option, while keeping continuity within the staff. Get rid of the headline act and promote the support act. Edited May 13, 2014 by Soctty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Get rid of the headline act and promote the support act. They've got form in this regard, after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaksoft Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Tommy Craig is a good call. Minimum cost. Minimum upheaval. We also know his philosophy. BUT it has to be permanent and a minimum of one year. Frankly it's the best option I can see. We need to get contracts sorted and players moved or brought in ASAP. Edited May 13, 2014 by oaksoft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 If we appoint TC to "sort out contracts" then he's here for keeps. It would be another silly move to get someone other than a new manager to sign guys up to contracts, then bring in a new manager who will then say "I don't want him" or "he's not part of my plans" ten minutes after we've given one or two year deals out. This is akin to what happened when Butcher joined Hibs and pretty much indicated that he would be bagging at least half the squad when the opportunity arose. We all know how that ended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Tommy Craig is a good call. Minimum cost. Minimum upheaval. We also know his philosophy. BUT it has to be permanent and a minimum of one year. Frankly it's the best option I can see. We need to get contracts sorted and players moved or brought in ASAP. You really think he can make us any better? I seriosuly doubt that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Tommy Craig has a vast amount of experience and is also famous for bringing in young players so why this should come as a surprise to fans is a surprise. I'm sure it will be Tommy Craig plus one of our players becoming his coach assistant probably Thomo I would think. To be honest I would be happy with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Tommy Craig is a good call. Minimum cost. Minimum upheaval. We also know his philosophy. BUT it has to be permanent and a minimum of one year. Frankly it's the best option I can see. We need to get contracts sorted and players moved or brought in ASAP. But why show Danny the door, only to give the gig to Tommy Craig? They've shared the managerial responsiblity for what, 3 years? It makes no sense to me, unless Danny took a shite in someone's pumpkin lantern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjerseybuddie Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Has TC ever been a manager? Or has he always been assistant. While the news is not thrilling it might just be his time to take the reins and be his own man. I know it's not about nice guys but TC comes across as a jolly decent fellow who is clearly a football man through and through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isle Of Bute Saint Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 But why show Danny the door, only to give the gig to Tommy Craig? They've shared the managerial responsiblity for what, 3 years? It makes no sense to me, unless Danny took a shite in someone's pumpkin lantern. Don't agree, the manager makes the ( decisions ) and final decisions Tommy may have advised but Danny ultimately would make the dacission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Don't agree, the manager makes the ( decisions ) and final decisions Tommy may have advised but Danny ultimately would make the dacission They were a team for 3 years, Ian. I imagine that Craig will have had a great deal of influence over tactics, line-ups, and signings. That is why he was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Has TC ever been a manager? Or has he always been assistant. While the news is not thrilling it might just be his time to take the reins and be his own man. I know it's not about nice guys but TC comes across as a jolly decent fellow who is clearly a football man through and through He stepped up into the managers position from assistant at Charleroi (sp?) after John Collins left them - and was sacked 5 months later - from a 1.5 year contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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