The Manager Sack Race/Merry-go-Round

[WoodleyRoyal]

Former cricketer Steve Harmison named manager of non-league Ashington

[PieEater]

There was something pretty weird about Pearson's post match interview when asked about holding on to McArthur's shirt. He came across as a psychopath (IMHO)

[From Despair To Where?]

I think he was auditioning for a part in Vinnie Jones' next film.

"Yeah, I can 'andle meself, don't you worry abaht thaht."

[Royal Ginger]

There was something pretty weird about Pearson's post match interview when asked about holding on to McArthur's shirt. He came across as a psychopath (IMHO)

Agreed, and that's not something I remember seeing in him before.







Pretty disturbing.

[TBM]

Its all rather odd

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcvxjlTyf5k

[AthleticoSpizz]

Apart from the shirt holding going on a second or two too long, it all looks like a bit of fun.

[Pepe the Horseman]

What's going on with Mark Warburton?

[Pepe the Horseman]

Here we go

http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/br ... 04502.html

Brentford to sack manager Mark Warburton?

Brentford will reportedly sack manager Mark Warburton at the end of the season, despite the club challenging for a place in the Premier League.

The 52-year-old succeeded Uwe Rosler at Griffin Park in December 2013 and went on to guide the Bees into the Championship last season by finishing runners-up to Wolverhampton Wanderers in League One.

Warburton has led the West London side into the Championship playoff places in their first season back in the second tier for 21 years.


It is thought that Warburton will be dismissed even if he leads the club into the Premier League for the first time in their history.

According to The Times, Brentford owner Matthew Benham has made it clear that he is determined to pursue a new direction, despite the club's progress under their former sporting director.

The report adds that Benham has his eye on appointing Rayo Vallecano coach Paco Jemez as Warburton's replacement.

Brentford last played in the top flight in the 1946-47 season.

Wtf? He literally couldn't be doing a better job.

[YateleyRoyal]

From The Times:

Matt Hughes Deputy Football Correspondent
Last updated at 12:01AM, February 10 2015

Mark Warburton, the Brentford manager, has been told that he will be dismissed at the end of the season — even if he leads the west London club into football’s top flight for the first time since the Second World War.

The Times has learnt that Matthew Benham, the club’s owner, has made it clear that he is determined to pursue a new direction despite Brentford’s excellent progress under Warburton, who has taken them from Sky Bet League One to fourth place in the Championship. Tonight, they are at home to Watford, among their rivals for automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Warburton discovered via the Spanish media last week that Brentford had held talks with Paco Jémez, the Rayo Vallecano coach, about the manager’s job at Griffin Park. Sources in Spain have confirmed that a meeting between Benham, Cliff Crown, the Brentford chairman, and Jémez took place in Spain last week, with the former Deportivo La Coruña and Real Zaragoza centre back offered the chance to replace Warburton at the end of the season.

Warburton sought clarification over the past few days and is understood to be in no doubt that he will be leaving at the end of the season.

The 52-year-old has operated on a rolling 12-month contract since succeeding Uwe Rösler, with Brentford sixth in League One, 14 months ago. He has been told that it will not be renewed at the end of the campaign irrespective of what he achieves.

Warburton has not fallen out with Benham, with sources at Brentford insisting there have been no blazing rows at the club, and he is mystified at having fallen from favour so suddenly, particularly with his side just five points behind Bournemouth and Derby County at the top of the table.

He has no intention of resigning, however, and is determined to see the job through until the end of the season.

Benham, a lifelong supporter, has invested almost £90 million since taking full control three years ago and is determined to have a greater influence at the club. One of his first acts as owner was to purchase an eight-acre site close to their present ground and Brentford have secured planning permission for a 20,000-seat stadium, with the potential to transform the club’s finances.

A former hedge fund manager turned professional gambler, Benham is a strong advocate of the benefits of statistical analysis and wants the club to adopt a more scientific approach to all areas of their football operation. While Benham would let Warburton stay on if he bought into the proposed overhaul, he is determined to keep faith with the methods that have brought him such success to date.

Benham is convinced that a continental coach would be a better fit for the club, a belief that has led him to Jémez, who previously worked in the lower leagues in Spain before joining Rayo Vallecano three years ago.

The Club is aware of some press speculation about the future of our Manager, Mark Warburton.
Given Mark’s increasing profile within the game, we recognise that he will deservedly have turned the heads of other clubs.
As with every other sensibly run club, we plan for various possible eventualities.
We are a progressive club who do talk to other people within the game to learn about other ways of doing things, and to consider novel strategic approaches to the game.
Those conversations continue internally, and are part of a healthy dialogue.
Football is sometimes called a village, and in any village, gossip and rumours can spread like wildfire, whether or not such rumours are true.
It would not be in the Club’s interests to disclose any of those discussions, but Brentford FC do want to confirm that Mark Warburton remains our manager.
The team’s performance has been magnificent this season and that is primarily down to Mark’s leadership.
Mark will continue to lead the club in its push for Premier League football.
At this critical stage of the season, we don’t propose to make any further statements in relation to these rumours.
Read more at http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/news/artic ... q2mGhkr.99

Statement does not contradict article. Times are well known for journalism rather than speculation, and whilst their are no quotes in the article, the rumour is so out of left field you'd almost reckon on it being true.

[TBM]

Apart from the shirt holding going on a second or two too long, it all looks like a bit of fun.

Not really

If it was, then his post-match interview would have been saying just that, instead of "don't you worry about me, i can handle myself"

[No Fixed Abode]

Apart from the shirt holding going on a second or two too long, it all looks like a bit of fun.

I got that impression too - when you look at McArthur's reaction, his face doesn't make it look like there was any malice in it.....even Pardew wasn't bothered about it. All stoked up by the media. However, can you imagine the fall out if Mourinho had done that?

[Pepe the Horseman]

From The Times:

Matt Hughes Deputy Football Correspondent
Last updated at 12:01AM, February 10 2015

Mark Warburton, the Brentford manager, has been told that he will be dismissed at the end of the season — even if he leads the west London club into football’s top flight for the first time since the Second World War.

The Times has learnt that Matthew Benham, the club’s owner, has made it clear that he is determined to pursue a new direction despite Brentford’s excellent progress under Warburton, who has taken them from Sky Bet League One to fourth place in the Championship. Tonight, they are at home to Watford, among their rivals for automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Warburton discovered via the Spanish media last week that Brentford had held talks with Paco Jémez, the Rayo Vallecano coach, about the manager’s job at Griffin Park. Sources in Spain have confirmed that a meeting between Benham, Cliff Crown, the Brentford chairman, and Jémez took place in Spain last week, with the former Deportivo La Coruña and Real Zaragoza centre back offered the chance to replace Warburton at the end of the season.

Warburton sought clarification over the past few days and is understood to be in no doubt that he will be leaving at the end of the season.

The 52-year-old has operated on a rolling 12-month contract since succeeding Uwe Rösler, with Brentford sixth in League One, 14 months ago. He has been told that it will not be renewed at the end of the campaign irrespective of what he achieves.

Warburton has not fallen out with Benham, with sources at Brentford insisting there have been no blazing rows at the club, and he is mystified at having fallen from favour so suddenly, particularly with his side just five points behind Bournemouth and Derby County at the top of the table.

He has no intention of resigning, however, and is determined to see the job through until the end of the season.

Benham, a lifelong supporter, has invested almost £90 million since taking full control three years ago and is determined to have a greater influence at the club. One of his first acts as owner was to purchase an eight-acre site close to their present ground and Brentford have secured planning permission for a 20,000-seat stadium, with the potential to transform the club’s finances.

A former hedge fund manager turned professional gambler, Benham is a strong advocate of the benefits of statistical analysis and wants the club to adopt a more scientific approach to all areas of their football operation. While Benham would let Warburton stay on if he bought into the proposed overhaul, he is determined to keep faith with the methods that have brought him such success to date.

Benham is convinced that a continental coach would be a better fit for the club, a belief that has led him to Jémez, who previously worked in the lower leagues in Spain before joining Rayo Vallecano three years ago.

The Club is aware of some press speculation about the future of our Manager, Mark Warburton.
Given Mark’s increasing profile within the game, we recognise that he will deservedly have turned the heads of other clubs.
As with every other sensibly run club, we plan for various possible eventualities.
We are a progressive club who do talk to other people within the game to learn about other ways of doing things, and to consider novel strategic approaches to the game.
Those conversations continue internally, and are part of a healthy dialogue.
Football is sometimes called a village, and in any village, gossip and rumours can spread like wildfire, whether or not such rumours are true.
It would not be in the Club’s interests to disclose any of those discussions, but Brentford FC do want to confirm that Mark Warburton remains our manager.
The team’s performance has been magnificent this season and that is primarily down to Mark’s leadership.
Mark will continue to lead the club in its push for Premier League football.
At this critical stage of the season, we don’t propose to make any further statements in relation to these rumours.
Read more at http://www.brentfordfc.co.uk/news/artic ... q2mGhkr.99

Statement does not contradict article. Times are well known for journalism rather than speculation, and whilst their are no quotes in the article, the rumour is so out of left field you'd almost reckon on it being true.

Madness. Still, sure he won't be short of job offers at the end of the season.

[TBM]

Apart from the shirt holding going on a second or two too long, it all looks like a bit of fun.

I got that impression too - when you look at McArthur's reaction, his face doesn't make it look like there was any malice in it.....even Pardew wasn't bothered about it. All stoked up by the media. However, can you imagine the fall out if Mourinho had done that?

Pearson: “He said something to me. I don’t have to reveal anything do I? I’m more than capable of looking after myself.

McArthur: "I got a bit scared, to be honest!"

[YateleyRoyal]

Nigel Pearson - hardest Premier League manager?

[sandman]

Apart from the shirt holding going on a second or two too long, it all looks like a bit of fun.

I got that impression too - when you look at McArthur's reaction, his face doesn't make it look like there was any malice in it.....even Pardew wasn't bothered about it. All stoked up by the media. However, can you imagine the fall out if Mourinho had done that?

Except Mourinho wouldn't grab someone by the neck, he'd poke them in the eye and go and hide in a corner.

[TBM]

Nigel Pearson - hardest Premier League manager?

I dunno - I wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of Sean Dyche

[Badger Finger]

Sherwood out of the running for the QPR job according to the Indie

[Pepe the Horseman]

Sherwood out of the running for the QPR job according to the Indie

He's Malaysian.

[Royal Ginger]

Nigel Pearson - hardest Premier League manager?

I dunno - I wouldn't like to get on the wrong side of Sean Dyche

I recon Pulis'd take some stopping once he got going.

[TBM]

Sherwood out of the running for the QPR job according to the Indie

He's Malaysian.