[Sammy Spireite]

Sounds like the deal is close, wouldn't surprise me if he jumped for Doyle, too once appointed.

[Westbars Spireite]

The great football mind that is Sol Campbell leaves Southend.

[Sammy Spireite]

Westbars Spireite, on 30 June 2020 - 01:25 PM, said:

The great football mind that is Sol Campbell leaves Southend.

Twitter rumours suggest he's off to replace Evo at Barrow.

[SpireiteFitzy]

Whatever Paul Cook has done at Wigan to change their mentality round has worked. I only saw them mired in trouble all season, now they are nearly as close to the playoffs as they are relegation after whooping Stoke 3-0 and apparently have not conceded in forever.

I can't state how much I (and probably most others) miss the days of having him here. To think back to when we hired such an innovative and forward thinking manager who made himself a part of the fabric of the club and gave us a team who on their day could whip anybody. Cause I'm bored I've just had a browse and we have won just 59 out of 222 league fixtures since he left. Phil really wasn't kidding when he said that was as good as it would get.

[60s 70s Spireite]

Sammy Spireite, on 30 June 2020 - 03:25 PM, said:

Twitter rumours suggest he's off to replace Evo at Barrow.

Wonder what’s the chances of Sam Hird getting the gig at Barrow?

[Mr_Pleasant]

SpireiteFitzy, on 30 June 2020 - 09:07 PM, said:

Whatever Paul Cook has done at Wigan to change their mentality round has worked. I only saw them mired in trouble all season, now they are nearly as close to the playoffs as they are relegation after whooping Stoke 3-0 and apparently have not conceded in forever.

I can't state how much I (and probably most others) miss the days of having him here. To think back to when we hired such an innovative and forward thinking manager who made himself a part of the fabric of the club and gave us a team who on their day could whip anybody. Cause I'm bored I've just had a browse and we have won just 59 out of 222 league fixtures since he left. Phil really wasn't kidding when he said that was as good as it would get.

I was chatting to a Stoke fan at work the other month, when Wigan were in the relegation zone. I warned the Stokie that Cookie's teams tend to finish seasons strongly. Even allowing for that, they're on an amazing run, whilst making me look quite knowledgeable.

[JonB]

Wigan gone into administration this morning so we shall see where this leaves things!!

[Sammy Spireite]

JonB, on 01 July 2020 - 11:33 AM, said:

Wigan gone into administration this morning so we shall see where this leaves things!!

Surely the EFL would still have to apply the penalty for entering admin during the season?

With the 12 point deduction it puts them bottom, 4 points from safety

This post has been edited by Sammy Spireite: 01 July 2020 - 11:45 AM

[moondog]

Sammy Spireite, on 01 July 2020 - 11:44 AM, said:

Surely the EFL would still have to apply the penalty for entering admin during the season?

With the 12 point deduction it puts them bottom, 4 points from safety

March is the deadline remains to be seen if it is extended

[JonB]

moondog, on 01 July 2020 - 12:09 PM, said:

March is the deadline remains to be seen if it is extended

Isn’t there some part of the rule where it says if it stops then going up or takes them into the relegation spots then it’s implemented this season? It only goes to next season if it has no impact this season? They made the change to stop clubs just doing when they were mid table and safe.

[Sammy Spireite]

JonB, on 01 July 2020 - 12:41 PM, said:

Isn’t there some part of the rule where it says if it stops then going up or takes them into the relegation spots then it’s implemented this season? It only goes to next season if it has no impact this season? They made the change to stop clubs just doing when they were mid table and safe.

If the club is outside the relegation zone come the end of the season then the 12 point deduction implemented, if the club is already being relegated then they start next season on -12pts.

[mr. smith]

Lee Johnson sacked by Bristol city.

[Johnnyspireite7]

mr. smith, on 04 July 2020 - 05:37 PM, said:

Lee Johnson sacked by Bristol city.

Dean Holden in as caretaker, to keep a former Spireite in charge!

[mr. smith]

Johnnyspireite7, on 04 July 2020 - 06:02 PM, said:

Dean Holden in as caretaker, to keep a former Spireite in charge!

It’s a strange time to get rid of the manager. They’ve fell away since the restart but are still 12th so in no danger of going down.

[gordon_brittas]

mr. smith, on 04 July 2020 - 06:21 PM, said:

It’s a strange time to get rid of the manager. They’ve fell away since the restart but are still 12th so in no danger of going down.

I think at the beginning of the season the chairman was expecting thy me to make the playoffs at least. Think mathematically it’s gone now.

Massive wage bill apparently down there

[Westbars Spireite]

They haven't got a squad remotely good enough for the top 6.

[Sammy Spireite]

David Dunn apparrently replacing Evo at Barrow.

[Sammy Spireite]

Sammy Spireite, on 29 June 2020 - 10:34 AM, said:

Sounds like the deal is close, wouldn't surprise me if he jumped for Doyle, too once appointed.

3 year deal, on 'big money' according to Swindon who were also trying to sign him.

Devitt rumoured to be on Evo's radar, too!

[metallilad]

Paul Cook rumoured to be lined up by Burnley should Sean Dyche leave.

[Sammy Spireite]

Sammy Spireite, on 09 July 2020 - 12:37 PM, said:

3 year deal, on 'big money' according to Swindon who were also trying to sign him.

Devitt rumoured to be on Evo's radar, too!

E
Bolton apparently close to signing Sarcevic, too.

With a few more signings of his and Doyle’s standard, they should be a shoe-in for the title next season!