Appleton is early favourite for Burnley job

9:48pm Saturday 13th October 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Suzanne Geldard, Burnley FC reporter

MICHAEL Appleton has emerged as favourite for the vacant manager's job at Burnley.

Odds have dropped on the Portsmouth boss from 6/1 earlier in the day to 11/4.

Appleton is believed to be on the Burnley board's shortlist for Eddie Howe's successor, along with Barnsley boss Keith Hill and former Clarets midfielder Micky Mellon, who last season led Fleetwood Town into the Football League for the first time in the club's history.

Salford-born Appleton, who has also been linked with the vacant manager's position at nearby Bolton Wanderers, played down the rumours following Pompey's 2-0 win over Crewe.

“I have not spoken to anyone from Bolton and I haven’t talked to Burnley, either,” he said.

“It is nice to be linked because it means you are doing something right.”

Comments (27)

10:43pm Sat 13 Oct 12

RUinsane says...

Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall.
Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall. RUinsane

10:52pm Sat 13 Oct 12

no ney never says...

Typical Burnley, linked with another big name manager i see! If we're going down that road then why not try to get Gary Neville out the england set up and bring him in? Its not as though anyone can question 'what's he ever won'. He may lack managerial experience, but not experience of great managment, and our last two have hardly taken us forward. I'm certainly no man u fan but have always thought that if he could successfully covert all his attributes into managment, he could certainly take Burnley forward.

La Claret mas fina
Typical Burnley, linked with another big name manager i see! If we're going down that road then why not try to get Gary Neville out the england set up and bring him in? Its not as though anyone can question 'what's he ever won'. He may lack managerial experience, but not experience of great managment, and our last two have hardly taken us forward. I'm certainly no man u fan but have always thought that if he could successfully covert all his attributes into managment, he could certainly take Burnley forward. La Claret mas fina no ney never

11:19pm Sat 13 Oct 12

no ney never says...

Burnley, bstrds and bolton.
Three proud north west clubs, founder members and each one in sht state. wtf is going on! All three of us are fckd if this continues at all our clubs. I know you two have come down a fair way but we shouldn't be struggling like we are either. On the evidence so far, all three clubs are run by muppets.

La Claret mas fina
Burnley, bstrds and bolton. Three proud north west clubs, founder members and each one in sht state. wtf is going on! All three of us are fckd if this continues at all our clubs. I know you two have come down a fair way but we shouldn't be struggling like we are either. On the evidence so far, all three clubs are run by muppets. La Claret mas fina no ney never

12:04am Sun 14 Oct 12

HairyBowls says...

If judas coyle makes a return, Burnley will prove to us all that the club isn't serious about progressing and will alienate many fans.
If judas coyle makes a return, Burnley will prove to us all that the club isn't serious about progressing and will alienate many fans. HairyBowls

8:07am Sun 14 Oct 12

Captain Dreckley says...

Be interesting to see where the Eddie Howe compensation goes. Any manager coming in will be unattached with no compensation to pay. Steve Kean anyone?
Be interesting to see where the Eddie Howe compensation goes. Any manager coming in will be unattached with no compensation to pay. Steve Kean anyone? Captain Dreckley

8:18am Sun 14 Oct 12

Kaz1418 says...

Bring on the HILLCROFT! I've been watching Keith's matches since he became manager at Rochdale! And then gone into Barnsley! Even though I am a Burnley fan! I'm good friends with his wife and we both went to wembley when Rochdale got there unfortunately lost but went up the following season! It's been fantastic watching what he has done with what he hasn't had! He would be a fabulous appointment so enthusiastic and committed both him and flicker. Plus the fact that I might get the odd complimentary ticket. Ha ha!
Vote the HILLCROFT!
Bring on the HILLCROFT! I've been watching Keith's matches since he became manager at Rochdale! And then gone into Barnsley! Even though I am a Burnley fan! I'm good friends with his wife and we both went to wembley when Rochdale got there unfortunately lost but went up the following season! It's been fantastic watching what he has done with what he hasn't had! He would be a fabulous appointment so enthusiastic and committed both him and flicker. Plus the fact that I might get the odd complimentary ticket. Ha ha! Vote the HILLCROFT! Kaz1418

9:13am Sun 14 Oct 12

bobinspain says...

If the last two managerial appointments are anything to go by, you can guarantee cost will trump suitability for the post . Parsimony rules these directors who were "surprised at Howe's exit." Where have they been for the last 20 months? Venus?
If the last two managerial appointments are anything to go by, you can guarantee cost will trump suitability for the post . Parsimony rules these directors who were "surprised at Howe's exit." Where have they been for the last 20 months? Venus? bobinspain

9:29am Sun 14 Oct 12

Whydidtheybanme? says...

Kaz1418 wrote:
Bring on the HILLCROFT! I've been watching Keith's matches since he became manager at Rochdale! And then gone into Barnsley! Even though I am a Burnley fan! I'm good friends with his wife and we both went to wembley when Rochdale got there unfortunately lost but went up the following season! It's been fantastic watching what he has done with what he hasn't had! He would be a fabulous appointment so enthusiastic and committed both him and flicker. Plus the fact that I might get the odd complimentary ticket. Ha ha!
Vote the HILLCROFT!
I'm sure a number of the small minded pr@cks that go on t' turf would boo him for being ex-Rovers...........
[quote][p][bold]Kaz1418[/bold] wrote: Bring on the HILLCROFT! I've been watching Keith's matches since he became manager at Rochdale! And then gone into Barnsley! Even though I am a Burnley fan! I'm good friends with his wife and we both went to wembley when Rochdale got there unfortunately lost but went up the following season! It's been fantastic watching what he has done with what he hasn't had! He would be a fabulous appointment so enthusiastic and committed both him and flicker. Plus the fact that I might get the odd complimentary ticket. Ha ha! Vote the HILLCROFT![/p][/quote]I'm sure a number of the small minded pr@cks that go on t' turf would boo him for being ex-Rovers........... Whydidtheybanme?

9:30am Sun 14 Oct 12

Whydidtheybanme? says...

Captain Dreckley wrote:
Be interesting to see where the Eddie Howe compensation goes. Any manager coming in will be unattached with no compensation to pay. Steve Kean anyone?
Kilby will trouser it - just like the parachute payments, Jay Rod money etc........
[quote][p][bold]Captain Dreckley[/bold] wrote: Be interesting to see where the Eddie Howe compensation goes. Any manager coming in will be unattached with no compensation to pay. Steve Kean anyone?[/p][/quote]Kilby will trouser it - just like the parachute payments, Jay Rod money etc........ Whydidtheybanme?

9:50am Sun 14 Oct 12

stick to football says...

Maybe the Burnley board will show Blackburn how its done instead of taking 14 days to draw up a shortlist
Maybe the Burnley board will show Blackburn how its done instead of taking 14 days to draw up a shortlist stick to football

9:56am Sun 14 Oct 12

Chico! says...

RUinsane wrote:
Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall.
Well the last manager at T' Tuuuuurf Mooer was definitely a bit 'fruity'...
[quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall.[/p][/quote]Well the last manager at T' Tuuuuurf Mooer was definitely a bit 'fruity'... Chico!

10:32am Sun 14 Oct 12

coates warder says...

appleton no experiance thrown to the wolves at pompy.
appleton no experiance thrown to the wolves at pompy. coates warder

11:20am Sun 14 Oct 12

Kaz1418 says...

Whydidtheybanme? wrote:
Kaz1418 wrote: Bring on the HILLCROFT! I've been watching Keith's matches since he became manager at Rochdale! And then gone into Barnsley! Even though I am a Burnley fan! I'm good friends with his wife and we both went to wembley when Rochdale got there unfortunately lost but went up the following season! It's been fantastic watching what he has done with what he hasn't had! He would be a fabulous appointment so enthusiastic and committed both him and flicker. Plus the fact that I might get the odd complimentary ticket. Ha ha! Vote the HILLCROFT!
I'm sure a number of the small minded pr@cks that go on t' turf would boo him for being ex-Rovers...........
I don't think the majority would boo him! Especially when they see what kind o performances he gets out of the lads! Anyone see barnsleys win over Birmingham 5-0 amazing!
[quote][p][bold]Whydidtheybanme?[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Kaz1418[/bold] wrote: Bring on the HILLCROFT! I've been watching Keith's matches since he became manager at Rochdale! And then gone into Barnsley! Even though I am a Burnley fan! I'm good friends with his wife and we both went to wembley when Rochdale got there unfortunately lost but went up the following season! It's been fantastic watching what he has done with what he hasn't had! He would be a fabulous appointment so enthusiastic and committed both him and flicker. Plus the fact that I might get the odd complimentary ticket. Ha ha! Vote the HILLCROFT![/p][/quote]I'm sure a number of the small minded pr@cks that go on t' turf would boo him for being ex-Rovers...........[/p][/quote]I don't think the majority would boo him! Especially when they see what kind o performances he gets out of the lads! Anyone see barnsleys win over Birmingham 5-0 amazing! Kaz1418

12:01pm Sun 14 Oct 12

hassy rvr says...

Would have thought this post was an easy one to fill with the fans hero and favourite Kean out of work,a match made in heaven.
Would have thought this post was an easy one to fill with the fans hero and favourite Kean out of work,a match made in heaven. hassy rvr

1:27pm Sun 14 Oct 12

Whydidtheybanme? says...

Kaz1418 wrote:
Whydidtheybanme? wrote:
Kaz1418 wrote: Bring on the HILLCROFT! I've been watching Keith's matches since he became manager at Rochdale! And then gone into Barnsley! Even though I am a Burnley fan! I'm good friends with his wife and we both went to wembley when Rochdale got there unfortunately lost but went up the following season! It's been fantastic watching what he has done with what he hasn't had! He would be a fabulous appointment so enthusiastic and committed both him and flicker. Plus the fact that I might get the odd complimentary ticket. Ha ha! Vote the HILLCROFT!
I'm sure a number of the small minded pr@cks that go on t' turf would boo him for being ex-Rovers...........
I don't think the majority would boo him! Especially when they see what kind o performances he gets out of the lads! Anyone see barnsleys win over Birmingham 5-0 amazing!
Exactly - but you would still have your Neanderthal idiots who would. Thick gets.
[quote][p][bold]Kaz1418[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Whydidtheybanme?[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Kaz1418[/bold] wrote: Bring on the HILLCROFT! I've been watching Keith's matches since he became manager at Rochdale! And then gone into Barnsley! Even though I am a Burnley fan! I'm good friends with his wife and we both went to wembley when Rochdale got there unfortunately lost but went up the following season! It's been fantastic watching what he has done with what he hasn't had! He would be a fabulous appointment so enthusiastic and committed both him and flicker. Plus the fact that I might get the odd complimentary ticket. Ha ha! Vote the HILLCROFT![/p][/quote]I'm sure a number of the small minded pr@cks that go on t' turf would boo him for being ex-Rovers...........[/p][/quote]I don't think the majority would boo him! Especially when they see what kind o performances he gets out of the lads! Anyone see barnsleys win over Birmingham 5-0 amazing![/p][/quote]Exactly - but you would still have your Neanderthal idiots who would. Thick gets. Whydidtheybanme?

1:44pm Sun 14 Oct 12

RUinsane says...

Chico! wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall.
Well the last manager at T' Tuuuuurf Mooer was definitely a bit 'fruity'...
Fruit for the lemons
[quote][p][bold]Chico![/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall.[/p][/quote]Well the last manager at T' Tuuuuurf Mooer was definitely a bit 'fruity'...[/p][/quote]Fruit for the lemons RUinsane

6:23pm Sun 14 Oct 12

bluebud says...

stick to football wrote:
Maybe the Burnley board will show Blackburn how its done instead of taking 14 days to draw up a shortlist
If you're going for firsts!
But tbh both clubs need to get this one right as there are - as we well know - other nw bigger clubs that could capture the next generation of local support.
[quote][p][bold]stick to football[/bold] wrote: Maybe the Burnley board will show Blackburn how its done instead of taking 14 days to draw up a shortlist[/p][/quote]If you're going for firsts! But tbh both clubs need to get this one right as there are - as we well know - other nw bigger clubs that could capture the next generation of local support. bluebud

6:39pm Sun 14 Oct 12

DirtyHarry says...

Chico! wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall.
Well the last manager at T' Tuuuuurf Mooer was definitely a bit 'fruity'...
Is that because whenever you saw him on television you had a wee little trouser tent ? My little camp "Butt" Chico X factor luvy ?
[quote][p][bold]Chico![/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall.[/p][/quote]Well the last manager at T' Tuuuuurf Mooer was definitely a bit 'fruity'...[/p][/quote]Is that because whenever you saw him on television you had a wee little trouser tent ? My little camp "Butt" Chico X factor luvy ? DirtyHarry

8:03pm Sun 14 Oct 12

Chico! says...

DirtyHarry wrote:
Chico! wrote:
RUinsane wrote:
Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall.
Well the last manager at T' Tuuuuurf Mooer was definitely a bit 'fruity'...
Is that because whenever you saw him on television you had a wee little trouser tent ? My little camp "Butt" Chico X factor luvy ?
It's a bit early for you to bite at one of my comments isn't it?

You usually wait until half three in the morning like on the 'have your say on the next Bonleh manager' story from Friday. Not like that means you're obsessed with me or a sad, angry onanist with an empty life.

Honest (snigger).

You're on the borderline between CHICOMANIAC & stalker.

Hope it all works out for you my bitey little pal!

Bless x
[quote][p][bold]DirtyHarry[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]Chico![/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]RUinsane[/bold] wrote: Apples? Mellons, just whats required at the Veg stall.[/p][/quote]Well the last manager at T' Tuuuuurf Mooer was definitely a bit 'fruity'...[/p][/quote]Is that because whenever you saw him on television you had a wee little trouser tent ? My little camp "Butt" Chico X factor luvy ?[/p][/quote]It's a bit early for you to bite at one of my comments isn't it? You usually wait until half three in the morning like on the 'have your say on the next Bonleh manager' story from Friday. Not like that means you're obsessed with me or a sad, angry onanist with an empty life. Honest (snigger). You're on the borderline between CHICOMANIAC & stalker. Hope it all works out for you my bitey little pal! Bless x Chico!

11:35pm Sun 14 Oct 12

claretmeandyou says...

Appleton, Hill and Mellons all managers who have not done anything in the Championship. Typical Burnley going once again for the cheep option instead of going for the likes of Billy Davies or Mick McCarthy who would tell it to the players as it is and also stick up to the board who from the comments in Brian Laws book; " Don't want the fans on their backs." Good job they were not around in Bob Lord's day isn't it?
Appleton, Hill and Mellons all managers who have not done anything in the Championship. Typical Burnley going once again for the cheep option instead of going for the likes of Billy Davies or Mick McCarthy who would tell it to the players as it is and also stick up to the board who from the comments in Brian Laws book; " Don't want the fans on their backs." Good job they were not around in Bob Lord's day isn't it? claretmeandyou

5:06am Mon 15 Oct 12

Brfc24138931 says...

Kean is available ha ha ha
Kean is available ha ha ha Brfc24138931

7:40am Mon 15 Oct 12

DirtyHarry says...

Brfc24138931 wrote:
Kean is available ha ha ha
Really? Your being so original there suggesting Kean for the Burnley job. Nobody has put that one on here yet. You must be the brains of the operation down at Trampwood park.
[quote][p][bold]Brfc24138931[/bold] wrote: Kean is available ha ha ha[/p][/quote]Really? Your being so original there suggesting Kean for the Burnley job. Nobody has put that one on here yet. You must be the brains of the operation down at Trampwood park. DirtyHarry

7:45am Mon 15 Oct 12

madari says...

no ney never wrote:
Typical Burnley, linked with another big name manager i see! If we're going down that road then why not try to get Gary Neville out the england set up and bring him in? Its not as though anyone can question 'what's he ever won'. He may lack managerial experience, but not experience of great managment, and our last two have hardly taken us forward. I'm certainly no man u fan but have always thought that if he could successfully covert all his attributes into managment, he could certainly take Burnley forward.

La Claret mas fina
Madari the snake charmer says:

Are you having a laugh??....remember Chri Waddle...and what he achieved???
[quote][p][bold]no ney never[/bold] wrote: Typical Burnley, linked with another big name manager i see! If we're going down that road then why not try to get Gary Neville out the england set up and bring him in? Its not as though anyone can question 'what's he ever won'. He may lack managerial experience, but not experience of great managment, and our last two have hardly taken us forward. I'm certainly no man u fan but have always thought that if he could successfully covert all his attributes into managment, he could certainly take Burnley forward. La Claret mas fina[/p][/quote]Madari the snake charmer says: Are you having a laugh??....remember Chri Waddle...and what he achieved??? madari

3:01pm Mon 15 Oct 12

McClaret says...

HairyBowls wrote:
If judas coyle makes a return, Burnley will prove to us all that the club isn't serious about progressing and will alienate many fans.
and how many have deserted since his departure, the club lacked the ambition, not Coyle.
[quote][p][bold]HairyBowls[/bold] wrote: If judas coyle makes a return, Burnley will prove to us all that the club isn't serious about progressing and will alienate many fans.[/p][/quote]and how many have deserted since his departure, the club lacked the ambition, not Coyle. McClaret

3:52pm Mon 15 Oct 12

corfiot1764 says...

Why the hell would we want steve kean, he failed at Rovers. No!
I hear Brian Flynn mentioned, has been managing .
what about Lee Dixon. if we are on that
Coyle should have to agree to many many conditions and I hear Davis is hated so............ it would appear Mellon Mc Carthy and Paul Lambert are best bets
Why the hell would we want steve kean, he failed at Rovers. No! I hear Brian Flynn mentioned, has been managing . what about Lee Dixon. if we are on that Coyle should have to agree to many many conditions and I hear Davis is hated so............ it would appear Mellon Mc Carthy and Paul Lambert are best bets corfiot1764

2:16pm Tue 16 Oct 12

stevobath says...

coates warder wrote:
appleton no experiance thrown to the wolves at pompy.
ImaBournemouthfan.

m amazed that Eddies back.

Appleton is doing a great job at PFC.Hes maned to get a team of inexperienced youngsters & non contract players to gel & play some decent football against all the odds.

Although Mc Carthy is a Yorks T&&T, hes aproven manager, so I think hed be a good choice, as long as you can put up wih that awful Yorks accent!

Whoever you get, good luck.Have always had a softspot for Burnley ever since I was taken to Turf Moor as a kid.Love to see you back in the Prem!
[quote][p][bold]coates warder[/bold] wrote: appleton no experiance thrown to the wolves at pompy.[/p][/quote]ImaBournemouthfan. m amazed that Eddies back. Appleton is doing a great job at PFC.Hes maned to get a team of inexperienced youngsters & non contract players to gel & play some decent football against all the odds. Although Mc Carthy is a Yorks T&&T, hes aproven manager, so I think hed be a good choice, as long as you can put up wih that awful Yorks accent! Whoever you get, good luck.Have always had a softspot for Burnley ever since I was taken to Turf Moor as a kid.Love to see you back in the Prem! stevobath

3:57pm Tue 16 Oct 12

no ney never says...

Thanks for the kind words stevo. We too are amazed that eddie's back at bournemouth. Im sure he'll pick up where he left off. I hope so, as i don't want to think he's dropped us in it for fck all. I can't really comment on mccarthys accent since we are east lancashire almost touching west yorkshire, though it does differ the more east one travels into yorkshire.
Good luck and all the best.

La Claret mas fina
Thanks for the kind words stevo. We too are amazed that eddie's back at bournemouth. Im sure he'll pick up where he left off. I hope so, as i don't want to think he's dropped us in it for fck all. I can't really comment on mccarthys accent since we are east lancashire almost touching west yorkshire, though it does differ the more east one travels into yorkshire. Good luck and all the best. La Claret mas fina no ney never

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