div Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 The Sun says we are trying to bring in Jimmy Nicholl. https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/3414053/rangers-jimmy-nicholl-st-mirren-oran-kearney/ How many coaches do we need? We've got Gus as Technical Director, but also appearing on the training ground (as the article above says). We've got Rice, Langfield and also Allan McManus pitching in on first team affairs. And now another one? Money must be pouring out, unless Rice is on his way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 It's a nonsense , and even if it was the case that Rice was leaving , we're not long after paying compensation for him ! We are fast becoming a point and laugh joke again , on and off the field ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargsBud Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Gus isn't a coach. The Technical Director was a new role specifically created for him. We lost 2 coaches when Stubbs and Jackson went. Only replaced with OK. So we are 1 coach down on where we were at the beginning of the season. Nichol would be a great appointment IMO. Got lots of experience to help OK and would have decent contacts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 minute ago, LargsBud said: Gus isn't a coach You won't find me disagreeing with that ! On his granny's side maybe ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie-Boy Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Great appointment. Kearney just bringing in his own team now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyg Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Buddie-Boy said: Great appointment. Kearney just bringing in his own team now. Someone needs to tell him that his coaching team isn't 11-a-side too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack the lad Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 4 minutes ago, billyg said: Someone needs to tell him that his coaching team isn't 11-a-side too ! Maybe they are gonna play against the proposed team for a weekend? Anyway, to many cooks and aw that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo_j Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 No real issue with it, as means we are back up to the same numbers we had previously. The only new role that’s been created is the DoF role for Gus. I’d imagine, heading towards January, that’s his time will be taken up with scouting and agents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TediousTom Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Jimmy Nichol would be a great appointment. An experienced head who knows Scottish football inside out. A man who took Raith Rovers on an unbeaten season, a man who has been in demand in Scottish football for many years. Great appointment if it happens, I commend oor Oran in this wise move, this wise move indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjerseybuddie Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 All decent managers have a good solid number 2 !seriously though this is a good appointment as Kearney needs someone who has a good understanding of the Scottish game. The back room staff now looks better with Rice, Nichol and Langfield supporting the manager. It does throw a question mark over Rice’s position but let’s just trust the process and if results turn in our favour no one will care if we have one or twenty coaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 22 minutes ago, aldo_j said: No real issue with it, as means we are back up to the same numbers we had previously. The only new role that’s been created is the DoF role for Gus. I’d imagine, heading towards January, that’s his time will be taken up with scouting and agents. Two more than we usually have in the Championship………………. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo_j Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bud the Baker said: Two more than we usually have in the Championship………………. Yes, but JR was vocal about adding another coach to the roster especially as we stepped up. Even going back to under Gus, we had Millen and Balmer along with a GK coach. Lennon had Craig, McPhee and Mathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnus Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 1 minute ago, aldo_j said: Yes, but JR was vocal about adding another coach to the roster especially as we stepped up. Even going back to under Gus, we had Millen and Balmer along with a GK coach. Lennon had Craig, McPhee and Mathers. Had almost obliterated Craig from my thoughts... ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Yet another coach! When your waiting for one bus and 3 come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soctty Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 This reminds me of the stick Stubbs was getting for bringing in yet another centre mid (his second) earlier in the season. Kearney makes yet another coaching appointment (his first)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maboza Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 Slightly concerned with the money that's potentially disappearing from the club but I couldn't argue with the selection of Nicholl. I think it would be a massive boost to Kearney to have someone who he feels he can bounce off of and who is actually his man and has his back. He came here and got landed with Rice and MacPherson - not to suggest that there's anything wrong with them - but equally, you want your own man by your side. I can imagine that it would be a lonely role for Kearney just now, especially without his family as has been highlighted. Having an experienced, fellow Irishman with a great knowledge of Scottish football can only be a step forward if it's what Oran wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, aldo_j said: Yes, but JR was vocal about adding another coach to the roster especially as we stepped up. Even going back to under Gus, we had Millen and Balmer along with a GK coach. Lennon had Craig, McPhee and Mathers. Yeah going further back Tom Hendrie added Joe McLaughlin to the coaching staff when we were promoted - two questions. Do we need an extra coach in the top flight? Do we need Jimmy Nicholl now? I’m definitely in the camp that says appointing Nicholl will make us top heavy in coaching and will just be another guy we’ll potentially be looking to punt shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torfason Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 no point going on Saturday then.gonna look strange when rangers score and both dug outs celebrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, paul torfason said: no point going on Saturday then.gonna look strange when rangers score and both dug outs celebrate Good one. We have just lost a Youth Team Coach who is taking up a post as Assistant Manager at Stirling Albion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torfason Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 who is that Ricky?did Kevin (funny 2nd name,a can't spell)get manager job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud the Baker Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, St.Ricky said: We have just lost a Youth Team Coach who is taking up a post as Assistant Manager at Stirling Albion. That's clearly not why Nicholl is being brought in (if he is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougJamie Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 I still dont get why we need a TD if we are now looking at an experianced coach to assist OK. I thought the TD was brought in to assist OK ? Maybe this will all turn out well in the morning- but is it just me that thinks since Jack left we are exposed and the we are totally lost without him ? Said it at the time. Jim Goodwin and by all means the likes of Jimmy Nicoll...................... why ? why ? the BOD set stupid expectations ..................... Rumour is Pars are looking at Goodwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Ricky Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 12 minutes ago, paul torfason said: who is that Ricky?did Kevin (funny 2nd name,a can't spell)get manager job? Martin Hardie. Yes Kevin Rutkiewicz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proudtobeabuddy Posted October 29, 2018 Report Share Posted October 29, 2018 If he is appointed then I’m glad. Oran needs his own man alongside him. I let the BOD decide on whether it’s financially viable, I’ll settle for an improvement on the park hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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