Stuart Dickson Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 Would george burley be interested in getting back into the game at our level? I always thought he tried to play attacking football with Scotland and got a bit of a rough deal cos of the wee glasgow ned and his pals. Good record with hearts and took Ipswich into Europe with an exciting young team. Preparing to be shot down! And prob wouldn't touch us. George Burley is one of my heroes in the game. A fantastic footballer and a hell of a decent guy and I'd love nothing more than to see him back managing a football club. However since his time at Hearts where he was dismissed after reportedly refusing to attend and alcoholics clinic abroad in the middle of the season, he's been dogged with rumours of his drinking. Indeed at Limassol he lasted only two matches with the Club President having to move to dispel rumours that it was because Burley had been spending too much time enjoying the local hospitality. Quote
saltcoatsbuddie Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 well at least if he came in and was pish we could blame the drink,,what can tommy craig blame ? Quote
ulysses Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 I was at the Scotland v Holland game in 2009, which was (from memory) Burley's last qualifier in charge of the team. We were absolutely terrific that night, should have won the game. In some periods of play, we passed Holland off the park. One of the best Scotland performances (barring the result) of recent times. Could do a lot worse than him. Quote
Brian1877 Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 Yeah I remember that game, played an attacking line up with 3 up front (when we had the ball anyway) and but for a late slip by a 47 year old davie weir we would have got a deserved draw Quote
ulysses Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 Yeah I remember that game, played an attacking line up with 3 up front (when we had the ball anyway) and but for a late slip by a 47 year old davie weir we would have got a deserved draw Yep. Think we hit the post and just shot wide a few times. Quote
Stuart Dickson Posted May 12, 2015 Report Posted May 12, 2015 Burley's last game as Scotland manager was the 3-0 defeat by Wales in Cardiff. Quote
kevo_smfc Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Burley's last game as Scotland manager was the 3-0 defeat by Wales in Cardiff. I was there Edited May 13, 2015 by kevo_smfc Quote
Stu Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Daily Mail has the incredible revelation Derek Adams is interested. Quote
stevie-dee Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Would Burley take the job ? the nearest pub from Greenhill Road is a fair old distance Quote
Stu Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Would Burley take the job ? the nearest pub from Greenhill Road is a fair old distance Remember there's plans to fit out the void - plus if the new owners build the hotel... Quote
17/03/13 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) I would like the club to go down the Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink route. A well known ex-pro, who has been there, done that as a player but needs to be given a chance in coaching. They will also have great contacts. Edited to add- Wasn't Patrick Kluivert interested on the Ross County job?? Edited May 13, 2015 by 17/03/13 Quote
TopCat Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 I would like the club to go down the Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink route. A well known ex-pro, who has been there, done that as a player but needs to be given a chance in coaching. They will also have great contacts Like Gary Teale? Quote
17/03/13 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Being Tommy Craig's assistant, he was never going to succeed. We need new blood Quote
tuurner Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 I would like the club to go down the Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink route. A well known ex-pro, who has been there, done that as a player but needs to be given a chance in coaching. They will also have great contacts. Edited to add- Wasn't Patrick Kluivert interested on the Ross County job?? I think it was more Ross County were interested in him. Quote
17/03/13 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Steven Thompson then?;) I was thinking more down the foreigner route Edited May 13, 2015 by 17/03/13 Quote
Stevie88 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Derek Adams would be a very unpopular choice. He's a complete fud. Quote
Stu Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 At the turn of the year I'd have liked an experienced person brought in to try to save us. Now that we're going down and we have a clean slate it's not quite as big an issue throwing a rookie manager in, although it would be good if they had an experienced assistant. The Championship was won last season by a manager in his first season with an experienced director of football. Second went to a rookie manager (no idea about his coaching staff). Fourth went to a rookie manager with no assistant all. Putting in someone with no managerial is pot luck but it can work out. We're a great opportunity for someone looking to make their mark in management and I wouldn't be surprised if there are some unexpected names thrown into the mix. After all, Kluivert supposedly applied for the County job and Winston Bogarde was interested in going to Motherwell. Quote
17/03/13 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) What would people think of a Chris Sutton or John Hartson?? Stubbs has done not bad at Hibees Edited May 13, 2015 by 17/03/13 Quote
ds10 Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 I see there are odds available for the next Raith manager, but not for Saints as far as I can see. Do the bookies think it's a done deal? A shoe-in for GT? And the "search" is just an attempt to get the support onside? Quote
Seaside Nipper Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 What would people think of a Chris Sutton or John Hartson?? Stubbs has done not bad at Hibees Hartson applied for the Hamilton job, I'm also sure his name will be thrown in for SMFC Quote
insaintee Posted May 13, 2015 Report Posted May 13, 2015 Danny as manager and wee anxious as his assistant to send the black and white army forum into meltdown! That would be my wet dream team Quote
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