Lomas into Turf frame

7:32am Wednesday 24th October 2012 in News Photograph of the Author By Suzanne Geldard, Burnley FC reporter

BURNLEY’S joint chairmen have yet to agree on their next manager, the Lancashire Telegraph understands.

The Clarets chiefs have narrowed their search for Eddie Howe’s successor, with former Watford manager Sean Dyche and current Falkirk boss Steven Pressley heading the race for the hotseat.

But with John Banaszkiewicz and Mike Garlick understood to be favouring different managers, they were today set to be considering a third candidate – believed to be St Johnstone boss Steve Lomas  – before making their decision.

Portsmouth’s Michael Appleton was an early favourite to become Burnley’s fifth manager in five years but did not make the final cut.

After stating they were looking for someone in a similar mould to Howe but “with maybe a bit more aggression” – characteristics which Appleton fulfils – it is believed the chairmen have since veered away from that idea.

Dyche turned Watford’s season around last term. Ironically a dramatic 3-2 win over Burnley kick-started a seven-game unbeaten run which relieved any relegation fears and ultimately resulted in an 11th placed finish – their best finish for four years.

However, Dyche, who had succeeded Malky Mackay at the helm in the summer of 2011, was controversially sacked by the Hornets 12 months later, paving the way for the appointment of Gianfranco Zola.

During his tenure at Vicarage Road, Dyche he was involved in improving the club’s production line.

Similarly, the youth department is thriving at Falkirk, which will be of particular interest to the Clarets.

Pressley, who took charge at Falkirk Stadium in February 2010, is said to oversee an intense youth policy for The Bairns.

The pair could face pressure for the vacant position at Turf Moor from former Manchester City and West Ham midfielder Lomas, however.

St Johnstone have won their last six games, including a 2-1 win at home to Celtic.

Banaszkiewicz last weekend admitted they had looked at around 15 targets but none of the candidates had prompted unanimous agreement, which was why they were looking to the second interview phase before making their selection.

Comments (23)

10:20am Wed 24 Oct 12

hollinsclaret says...

All three candidates are Rookies SIMPLY NOT GOOD ENOUGH !! BFC
All three candidates are Rookies SIMPLY NOT GOOD ENOUGH !! BFC hollinsclaret

11:37am Wed 24 Oct 12

Dr Leonard Hofstadter says...

You could just about make a case for Lomas and Dyche - but Pressley, there's nothing visable that suggests why he'd be a contender.

Assuming we were never really going to get McCarthy, I was more comfortable with the idea of Appleton, Jones, Davis orJoyce - even Mickey Mellon.
You could just about make a case for Lomas and Dyche - but Pressley, there's nothing visable that suggests why he'd be a contender. Assuming we were never really going to get McCarthy, I was more comfortable with the idea of Appleton, Jones, Davis orJoyce - even Mickey Mellon. Dr Leonard Hofstadter

11:39am Wed 24 Oct 12

no ney never says...

Terry Pashley
P W D L F A Pts
2 2 0 0 5 3 6

20 years producing quality youth. Best placed to advise on his replacement. Already in place. Will need to appoint an assistant. Already has the respect of players and fans. Leave him in charge for the cardiff game and see how we do before appointing anyone.

Terry's of Burnley
Terry Pashley P W D L F A Pts 2 2 0 0 5 3 6 20 years producing quality youth. Best placed to advise on his replacement. Already in place. Will need to appoint an assistant. Already has the respect of players and fans. Leave him in charge for the cardiff game and see how we do before appointing anyone. Terry's of Burnley no ney never

12:23pm Wed 24 Oct 12

midas says...

hollinsclaret wrote:
All three candidates are Rookies SIMPLY NOT GOOD ENOUGH !! BFC
Whats not good enough? By implication you are calling for a manager who has been proven to have failed at a previous club!
[quote][p][bold]hollinsclaret[/bold] wrote: All three candidates are Rookies SIMPLY NOT GOOD ENOUGH !! BFC[/p][/quote]Whats not good enough? By implication you are calling for a manager who has been proven to have failed at a previous club! midas

2:10pm Wed 24 Oct 12

woody9229 says...

Sorry but these two give the impression of two excitable kids in a sweet shop determined only to go for cheap untried sweets. Tempted initially to look above their budget but frightened off by people actually interviewing them and questioning their ambition. I have absolutely no evidence of this of course but just a gut feel. I was very unimpressed by J B on Sky and even if he has been successful in business I dont care because in my view if he came across like that in interviews he will not have impressed suitable candidates only ones keen to move in at any price and unable to contain their joy at even being considered. Cheap and cheerful heading for TM dugout and another missed opportunity. I can only hope they get lucky.
Sorry but these two give the impression of two excitable kids in a sweet shop determined only to go for cheap untried sweets. Tempted initially to look above their budget but frightened off by people actually interviewing them and questioning their ambition. I have absolutely no evidence of this of course but just a gut feel. I was very unimpressed by J B on Sky and even if he has been successful in business I dont care because in my view if he came across like that in interviews he will not have impressed suitable candidates only ones keen to move in at any price and unable to contain their joy at even being considered. Cheap and cheerful heading for TM dugout and another missed opportunity. I can only hope they get lucky. woody9229

4:22pm Wed 24 Oct 12

vintageclaret says...

Our two Co-Chairmen are either putting up a smoke screen for the true candidate (in which case they are causing some mischief with clubs who they are managing) or again going for a cheap option. If the latter is the case, have they not learnt from the Laws fiasco?

I asked in a previous blog how much of their own money apart from their shares and their time (presuming they don't take a wage or consultants fee) have they invested in BFC? Judging from the speedy way directors took all their money back from Prem payments (except I am led believe £1m Mr. Kilby has left in) I expect the answer is ZERO

I also asked is here a hidden agenda with the appointment of Mr. Hoos as C.E knowing he is skilfull in making clubs attractive for takeover is this what is the true intention?

I further asked based on the supposition that they are very wealthy gentlemen with entrepreneurial business gambling skills, why are they not putting in some of their own money and taking something of a risk albeit even a slight one?

It is all very well erring on caution but it is a known fact that accountants do not create growth within a business and the size of our home gates is proving this, being composed of nearly all my fellow ST holders.

The club asked in the past for financial support from fans and were given it, I feel the time has come for the Board to reciprocate by being a bit more adventurous. EH wasn't a gamble, if you look at his shrewd acquisitions apart from probably Hines, he has left BFC with future potential windfalls.

We constantly hear the club "has no money" but without creating something to give the fans for them to get behind, then I am afraid for the future because the Board may have a lot less fans thus creating a downward financial spiral which will eventually reflect on what we see the team comprised of.

Where there is hope there is a future but where there is dithering and short sightedness then the dithering gets worse and the future farther away
Our two Co-Chairmen are either putting up a smoke screen for the true candidate (in which case they are causing some mischief with clubs who they are managing) or again going for a cheap option. If the latter is the case, have they not learnt from the Laws fiasco? I asked in a previous blog how much of their own money apart from their shares and their time (presuming they don't take a wage or consultants fee) have they invested in BFC? Judging from the speedy way directors took all their money back from Prem payments (except I am led believe £1m Mr. Kilby has left in) I expect the answer is ZERO I also asked is here a hidden agenda with the appointment of Mr. Hoos as C.E knowing he is skilfull in making clubs attractive for takeover is this what is the true intention? I further asked based on the supposition that they are very wealthy gentlemen with entrepreneurial business gambling skills, why are they not putting in some of their own money and taking something of a risk albeit even a slight one? It is all very well erring on caution but it is a known fact that accountants do not create growth within a business and the size of our home gates is proving this, being composed of nearly all my fellow ST holders. The club asked in the past for financial support from fans and were given it, I feel the time has come for the Board to reciprocate by being a bit more adventurous. EH wasn't a gamble, if you look at his shrewd acquisitions apart from probably Hines, he has left BFC with future potential windfalls. We constantly hear the club "has no money" but without creating something to give the fans for them to get behind, then I am afraid for the future because the Board may have a lot less fans thus creating a downward financial spiral which will eventually reflect on what we see the team comprised of. Where there is hope there is a future but where there is dithering and short sightedness then the dithering gets worse and the future farther away vintageclaret

5:09pm Wed 24 Oct 12

carrman2 says...

Either get an established proffessional in or give the job to Terry Pashley These nobodys will take us nowhere , You can imagine the Directors dont want spend ,Typical Burnley,
Either get an established proffessional in or give the job to Terry Pashley These nobodys will take us nowhere , You can imagine the Directors dont want spend ,Typical Burnley, carrman2

5:33pm Wed 24 Oct 12

allan1957 says...

Kean in
Kean in allan1957

5:36pm Wed 24 Oct 12

bobinspain says...

vintageclaret wrote:
Our two Co-Chairmen are either putting up a smoke screen for the true candidate (in which case they are causing some mischief with clubs who they are managing) or again going for a cheap option. If the latter is the case, have they not learnt from the Laws fiasco?

I asked in a previous blog how much of their own money apart from their shares and their time (presuming they don't take a wage or consultants fee) have they invested in BFC? Judging from the speedy way directors took all their money back from Prem payments (except I am led believe £1m Mr. Kilby has left in) I expect the answer is ZERO

I also asked is here a hidden agenda with the appointment of Mr. Hoos as C.E knowing he is skilfull in making clubs attractive for takeover is this what is the true intention?

I further asked based on the supposition that they are very wealthy gentlemen with entrepreneurial business gambling skills, why are they not putting in some of their own money and taking something of a risk albeit even a slight one?

It is all very well erring on caution but it is a known fact that accountants do not create growth within a business and the size of our home gates is proving this, being composed of nearly all my fellow ST holders.

The club asked in the past for financial support from fans and were given it, I feel the time has come for the Board to reciprocate by being a bit more adventurous. EH wasn't a gamble, if you look at his shrewd acquisitions apart from probably Hines, he has left BFC with future potential windfalls.

We constantly hear the club "has no money" but without creating something to give the fans for them to get behind, then I am afraid for the future because the Board may have a lot less fans thus creating a downward financial spiral which will eventually reflect on what we see the team comprised of.

Where there is hope there is a future but where there is dithering and short sightedness then the dithering gets worse and the future farther away
Endorsed 100% Vintage.
[quote][p][bold]vintageclaret[/bold] wrote: Our two Co-Chairmen are either putting up a smoke screen for the true candidate (in which case they are causing some mischief with clubs who they are managing) or again going for a cheap option. If the latter is the case, have they not learnt from the Laws fiasco? I asked in a previous blog how much of their own money apart from their shares and their time (presuming they don't take a wage or consultants fee) have they invested in BFC? Judging from the speedy way directors took all their money back from Prem payments (except I am led believe £1m Mr. Kilby has left in) I expect the answer is ZERO I also asked is here a hidden agenda with the appointment of Mr. Hoos as C.E knowing he is skilfull in making clubs attractive for takeover is this what is the true intention? I further asked based on the supposition that they are very wealthy gentlemen with entrepreneurial business gambling skills, why are they not putting in some of their own money and taking something of a risk albeit even a slight one? It is all very well erring on caution but it is a known fact that accountants do not create growth within a business and the size of our home gates is proving this, being composed of nearly all my fellow ST holders. The club asked in the past for financial support from fans and were given it, I feel the time has come for the Board to reciprocate by being a bit more adventurous. EH wasn't a gamble, if you look at his shrewd acquisitions apart from probably Hines, he has left BFC with future potential windfalls. We constantly hear the club "has no money" but without creating something to give the fans for them to get behind, then I am afraid for the future because the Board may have a lot less fans thus creating a downward financial spiral which will eventually reflect on what we see the team comprised of. Where there is hope there is a future but where there is dithering and short sightedness then the dithering gets worse and the future farther away[/p][/quote]Endorsed 100% Vintage. bobinspain

6:08pm Wed 24 Oct 12

burnleyglentoran says...

vintageclaret wrote:
Our two Co-Chairmen are either putting up a smoke screen for the true candidate (in which case they are causing some mischief with clubs who they are managing) or again going for a cheap option. If the latter is the case, have they not learnt from the Laws fiasco?

I asked in a previous blog how much of their own money apart from their shares and their time (presuming they don't take a wage or consultants fee) have they invested in BFC? Judging from the speedy way directors took all their money back from Prem payments (except I am led believe £1m Mr. Kilby has left in) I expect the answer is ZERO

I also asked is here a hidden agenda with the appointment of Mr. Hoos as C.E knowing he is skilfull in making clubs attractive for takeover is this what is the true intention?

I further asked based on the supposition that they are very wealthy gentlemen with entrepreneurial business gambling skills, why are they not putting in some of their own money and taking something of a risk albeit even a slight one?

It is all very well erring on caution but it is a known fact that accountants do not create growth within a business and the size of our home gates is proving this, being composed of nearly all my fellow ST holders.

The club asked in the past for financial support from fans and were given it, I feel the time has come for the Board to reciprocate by being a bit more adventurous. EH wasn't a gamble, if you look at his shrewd acquisitions apart from probably Hines, he has left BFC with future potential windfalls.

We constantly hear the club "has no money" but without creating something to give the fans for them to get behind, then I am afraid for the future because the Board may have a lot less fans thus creating a downward financial spiral which will eventually reflect on what we see the team comprised of.

Where there is hope there is a future but where there is dithering and short sightedness then the dithering gets worse and the future farther away
Bob on.
[quote][p][bold]vintageclaret[/bold] wrote: Our two Co-Chairmen are either putting up a smoke screen for the true candidate (in which case they are causing some mischief with clubs who they are managing) or again going for a cheap option. If the latter is the case, have they not learnt from the Laws fiasco? I asked in a previous blog how much of their own money apart from their shares and their time (presuming they don't take a wage or consultants fee) have they invested in BFC? Judging from the speedy way directors took all their money back from Prem payments (except I am led believe £1m Mr. Kilby has left in) I expect the answer is ZERO I also asked is here a hidden agenda with the appointment of Mr. Hoos as C.E knowing he is skilfull in making clubs attractive for takeover is this what is the true intention? I further asked based on the supposition that they are very wealthy gentlemen with entrepreneurial business gambling skills, why are they not putting in some of their own money and taking something of a risk albeit even a slight one? It is all very well erring on caution but it is a known fact that accountants do not create growth within a business and the size of our home gates is proving this, being composed of nearly all my fellow ST holders. The club asked in the past for financial support from fans and were given it, I feel the time has come for the Board to reciprocate by being a bit more adventurous. EH wasn't a gamble, if you look at his shrewd acquisitions apart from probably Hines, he has left BFC with future potential windfalls. We constantly hear the club "has no money" but without creating something to give the fans for them to get behind, then I am afraid for the future because the Board may have a lot less fans thus creating a downward financial spiral which will eventually reflect on what we see the team comprised of. Where there is hope there is a future but where there is dithering and short sightedness then the dithering gets worse and the future farther away[/p][/quote]Bob on. burnleyglentoran

7:07pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Midland Claret says...

Agree totally with the above. We need someone who can inspire not a cheap and easy option.

McCarthy, Appleton, Jones, believed to be out of the frame. Looks as though we are going to choose from the second tier of potential candidates.

Hope i am wrong.
Agree totally with the above. We need someone who can inspire not a cheap and easy option. McCarthy, Appleton, Jones, believed to be out of the frame. Looks as though we are going to choose from the second tier of potential candidates. Hope i am wrong. Midland Claret

7:26pm Wed 24 Oct 12

McClaret says...

Watched them at Bristol last night. Passion, drive, determination, anger at letting in the third drove them to win the game....... All the ingredients you want to see from a team and it is created by the man in charge. I would never have said this until the last 2 games but I think the immediate future is already there. The players are clearly behind him and have belief. He is perfectly set to bring through those he has managed at youth level. No long term contracts or promises and succession plan with have Grezza as his assistant.
Inexpensive, keeps it within the club with a bootroom mentality. Sadly lacking in recent times under EH
Watched them at Bristol last night. Passion, drive, determination, anger at letting in the third drove them to win the game....... All the ingredients you want to see from a team and it is created by the man in charge. I would never have said this until the last 2 games but I think the immediate future is already there. The players are clearly behind him and have belief. He is perfectly set to bring through those he has managed at youth level. No long term contracts or promises and succession plan with have Grezza as his assistant. Inexpensive, keeps it within the club with a bootroom mentality. Sadly lacking in recent times under EH McClaret

7:29pm Wed 24 Oct 12

Cloudster says...

Even accepting that interim managers have a honeymoon period, why rock the boat now? Keep Pash until Xmas. The fans would be happy and the board won't subject itself to pressures of time. If he continues to prove himself to the players and fans then look for an alternative that would compliment Pashleys skills and hire a director of football. Someone who has a good network and can help with transfers etc. If Pash doesn't maintain/improve his standing as a manager then fair enough, go and replace him with a manager. At least you will have given yourselves a good two months to properly analyse the market and not make any knee jerk decisions.
Even accepting that interim managers have a honeymoon period, why rock the boat now? Keep Pash until Xmas. The fans would be happy and the board won't subject itself to pressures of time. If he continues to prove himself to the players and fans then look for an alternative that would compliment Pashleys skills and hire a director of football. Someone who has a good network and can help with transfers etc. If Pash doesn't maintain/improve his standing as a manager then fair enough, go and replace him with a manager. At least you will have given yourselves a good two months to properly analyse the market and not make any knee jerk decisions. Cloudster

8:25pm Wed 24 Oct 12

bobinspain says...

As I said in a post several days ago, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
To use another aphorism, 'It's not rocket science.'
As I said in a post several days ago, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." To use another aphorism, 'It's not rocket science.' bobinspain

8:32pm Wed 24 Oct 12

vintageclaret says...

McClaret wrote:
Watched them at Bristol last night. Passion, drive, determination, anger at letting in the third drove them to win the game....... All the ingredients you want to see from a team and it is created by the man in charge. I would never have said this until the last 2 games but I think the immediate future is already there. The players are clearly behind him and have belief. He is perfectly set to bring through those he has managed at youth level. No long term contracts or promises and succession plan with have Grezza as his assistant.
Inexpensive, keeps it within the club with a bootroom mentality. Sadly lacking in recent times under EH
Unfortunately couldn't get to Bristol but listening to the match it sounded lke Mcann was a powerhouse last night.

Haven't looked at the Pash slant, but taking in your comments about the yoth team coming through is quite a valid point. Let's see what happens at cCardiff on Saurday if he hasn't had it taken away from him by then. Most important though is a) Match tactics and b) if a new manager is brought in, then Pash must keep his job with the Clarets
[quote][p][bold]McClaret[/bold] wrote: Watched them at Bristol last night. Passion, drive, determination, anger at letting in the third drove them to win the game....... All the ingredients you want to see from a team and it is created by the man in charge. I would never have said this until the last 2 games but I think the immediate future is already there. The players are clearly behind him and have belief. He is perfectly set to bring through those he has managed at youth level. No long term contracts or promises and succession plan with have Grezza as his assistant. Inexpensive, keeps it within the club with a bootroom mentality. Sadly lacking in recent times under EH[/p][/quote]Unfortunately couldn't get to Bristol but listening to the match it sounded lke Mcann was a powerhouse last night. Haven't looked at the Pash slant, but taking in your comments about the yoth team coming through is quite a valid point. Let's see what happens at cCardiff on Saurday if he hasn't had it taken away from him by then. Most important though is a) Match tactics and b) if a new manager is brought in, then Pash must keep his job with the Clarets vintageclaret

9:59pm Wed 24 Oct 12

McClaret says...

vintageclaret wrote:
McClaret wrote:
Watched them at Bristol last night. Passion, drive, determination, anger at letting in the third drove them to win the game....... All the ingredients you want to see from a team and it is created by the man in charge. I would never have said this until the last 2 games but I think the immediate future is already there. The players are clearly behind him and have belief. He is perfectly set to bring through those he has managed at youth level. No long term contracts or promises and succession plan with have Grezza as his assistant.
Inexpensive, keeps it within the club with a bootroom mentality. Sadly lacking in recent times under EH
Unfortunately couldn't get to Bristol but listening to the match it sounded lke Mcann was a powerhouse last night.

Haven't looked at the Pash slant, but taking in your comments about the yoth team coming through is quite a valid point. Let's see what happens at cCardiff on Saurday if he hasn't had it taken away from him by then. Most important though is a) Match tactics and b) if a new manager is brought in, then Pash must keep his job with the Clarets
They wanted it - pure and simple. Great to see and Cardiff aside there is nothing more important in football than being together
[quote][p][bold]vintageclaret[/bold] wrote: [quote][p][bold]McClaret[/bold] wrote: Watched them at Bristol last night. Passion, drive, determination, anger at letting in the third drove them to win the game....... All the ingredients you want to see from a team and it is created by the man in charge. I would never have said this until the last 2 games but I think the immediate future is already there. The players are clearly behind him and have belief. He is perfectly set to bring through those he has managed at youth level. No long term contracts or promises and succession plan with have Grezza as his assistant. Inexpensive, keeps it within the club with a bootroom mentality. Sadly lacking in recent times under EH[/p][/quote]Unfortunately couldn't get to Bristol but listening to the match it sounded lke Mcann was a powerhouse last night. Haven't looked at the Pash slant, but taking in your comments about the yoth team coming through is quite a valid point. Let's see what happens at cCardiff on Saurday if he hasn't had it taken away from him by then. Most important though is a) Match tactics and b) if a new manager is brought in, then Pash must keep his job with the Clarets[/p][/quote]They wanted it - pure and simple. Great to see and Cardiff aside there is nothing more important in football than being together McClaret

12:21am Thu 25 Oct 12

McClaret says...

Cloudster wrote:
Even accepting that interim managers have a honeymoon period, why rock the boat now? Keep Pash until Xmas. The fans would be happy and the board won't subject itself to pressures of time. If he continues to prove himself to the players and fans then look for an alternative that would compliment Pashleys skills and hire a director of football. Someone who has a good network and can help with transfers etc. If Pash doesn't maintain/improve his standing as a manager then fair enough, go and replace him with a manager. At least you will have given yourselves a good two months to properly analyse the market and not make any knee jerk decisions.
TP clearly has knowledge + experience. With you all the way on this one. No need to rock the boat, if you have talent within then it should always be given the opportunity.
He changed the game against balckpool when up against it and it was so evident on Tuesday that he 'Has the lads' on his side.
Nice touch from Pato - gave his trackie top to a young boy at the end of the game - yes the players felt it, it feels good.
C'mon Burnley be sensible.
[quote][p][bold]Cloudster[/bold] wrote: Even accepting that interim managers have a honeymoon period, why rock the boat now? Keep Pash until Xmas. The fans would be happy and the board won't subject itself to pressures of time. If he continues to prove himself to the players and fans then look for an alternative that would compliment Pashleys skills and hire a director of football. Someone who has a good network and can help with transfers etc. If Pash doesn't maintain/improve his standing as a manager then fair enough, go and replace him with a manager. At least you will have given yourselves a good two months to properly analyse the market and not make any knee jerk decisions.[/p][/quote]TP clearly has knowledge + experience. With you all the way on this one. No need to rock the boat, if you have talent within then it should always be given the opportunity. He changed the game against balckpool when up against it and it was so evident on Tuesday that he 'Has the lads' on his side. Nice touch from Pato - gave his trackie top to a young boy at the end of the game - yes the players felt it, it feels good. C'mon Burnley be sensible. McClaret

1:13am Thu 25 Oct 12

no ney never says...

There's no better interview than seeing a man do his work. Same again at cardiff and its got to be Pashers for the job. We're going to need this level of performance if we are to end our miserable record against jimmy savilles blue and white army in december.

Terry's of Burnley
There's no better interview than seeing a man do his work. Same again at cardiff and its got to be Pashers for the job. We're going to need this level of performance if we are to end our miserable record against jimmy savilles blue and white army in december. Terry's of Burnley no ney never

10:54am Thu 25 Oct 12

Kermit The Frog says...

Who do we want the new manager to inspire - the fans or the players?

People cite Ian Holloway as 'inspirational' - he actually took Leicester into League One before he got the Blackpool job. Also Mick McCarthy managed to lose 5-1 at home to his local rivals and is renowned for his awful style of football.

Also remember a lot of people slated the board prior to appointing 'uninspiring' and 'unknown' Owen Coyle to the job of Burnley manager.

Sean Dyche is the man for me, led relegation favourites Watford to a top half position above Burnley last year and was only sacked to allow the Gianfranco Zola circus to take over the Hornets.

lets get behind the board and trust them to make the correct choice.
Who do we want the new manager to inspire - the fans or the players? People cite Ian Holloway as 'inspirational' - he actually took Leicester into League One before he got the Blackpool job. Also Mick McCarthy managed to lose 5-1 at home to his local rivals and is renowned for his awful style of football. Also remember a lot of people slated the board prior to appointing 'uninspiring' and 'unknown' Owen Coyle to the job of Burnley manager. Sean Dyche is the man for me, led relegation favourites Watford to a top half position above Burnley last year and was only sacked to allow the Gianfranco Zola circus to take over the Hornets. lets get behind the board and trust them to make the correct choice. Kermit The Frog

3:12pm Thu 25 Oct 12

carrman2 says...

The Sheep in Cardiff cant wait to see you lot down here saturday , They are on a high ,tickets going fast, Ill be there supporting the clarets and Terry Pashley, Come on Burnley , Cardiff Claret
The Sheep in Cardiff cant wait to see you lot down here saturday , They are on a high ,tickets going fast, Ill be there supporting the clarets and Terry Pashley, Come on Burnley , Cardiff Claret carrman2

11:40pm Thu 25 Oct 12

claretmeandyou says...

" Let's get behind the board and trust them to make the right choice" finishes Kermit The Frog. Like they did with Brian Laws and Eddie Howe. The latest names being banded about are a joke an d so are the board if they appoint the likes as Lomas, Pressley or any other cheap option as manager. As for the co-chairmen not able to agree on a manager after interviewing 15 or more potential candidates, if you wanted any more evidence that co-chairmen do not work it is what we Burnley fans have witnessed over these llast two weeks. It is my belief that the "taking our time this time" is a smokescreeen because the board already know who they want and it is another inexperienced manager who will be very cheap instead of going for McCarthy, Appleton, Davies (Billy) or even Ian Holloway.
" Let's get behind the board and trust them to make the right choice" finishes Kermit The Frog. Like they did with Brian Laws and Eddie Howe. The latest names being banded about are a joke an d so are the board if they appoint the likes as Lomas, Pressley or any other cheap option as manager. As for the co-chairmen not able to agree on a manager after interviewing 15 or more potential candidates, if you wanted any more evidence that co-chairmen do not work it is what we Burnley fans have witnessed over these llast two weeks. It is my belief that the "taking our time this time" is a smokescreeen because the board already know who they want and it is another inexperienced manager who will be very cheap instead of going for McCarthy, Appleton, Davies (Billy) or even Ian Holloway. claretmeandyou

1:53pm Fri 26 Oct 12

midas says...

How many jobs has McCarthy been sacked from? He left Millwall (subsequently relegated) for the Irish job("resigned") and then sacked by Sunderland and sacked by Wolves - well thats a CV to envy!
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Appleton - manager since 2011 with one relegation and a 29% win rate. Hes red hot!
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Billy Davies - sacked by Motherwell, inhereted the job at Preston and failed twice in the play offs, Derby, got promoted and then the worst ever Premiership record before leaving by "mutual consent". Notts Forest - sacked!!
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If those are your recommendations then thank god you have absolutley no influence at Turf Moor!
How many jobs has McCarthy been sacked from? He left Millwall (subsequently relegated) for the Irish job("resigned") and then sacked by Sunderland and sacked by Wolves - well thats a CV to envy! . Appleton - manager since 2011 with one relegation and a 29% win rate. Hes red hot! . Billy Davies - sacked by Motherwell, inhereted the job at Preston and failed twice in the play offs, Derby, got promoted and then the worst ever Premiership record before leaving by "mutual consent". Notts Forest - sacked!! . If those are your recommendations then thank god you have absolutley no influence at Turf Moor! midas

1:56pm Fri 26 Oct 12

midas says...

How many jobs has McCarthy been sacked from? He left Millwall (subsequently relegated) for the Irish job("resigned") and then sacked by Sunderland and sacked by Wolves - well thats a CV to envy!
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Appleton - manager since 2011 with one relegation and a 29% win rate. Hes red hot!
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Billy Davies - sacked by Motherwell, inhereted the job at Preston and failed twice in the play offs, Derby, got promoted and then the worst ever Premiership record before leaving by "mutual consent". Notts Forest - sacked!!
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If those are your recommendations then thank god you have absolutley no influence at Turf Moor!
How many jobs has McCarthy been sacked from? He left Millwall (subsequently relegated) for the Irish job("resigned") and then sacked by Sunderland and sacked by Wolves - well thats a CV to envy! . Appleton - manager since 2011 with one relegation and a 29% win rate. Hes red hot! . Billy Davies - sacked by Motherwell, inhereted the job at Preston and failed twice in the play offs, Derby, got promoted and then the worst ever Premiership record before leaving by "mutual consent". Notts Forest - sacked!! . If those are your recommendations then thank god you have absolutley no influence at Turf Moor! midas

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