Dolan Press Conference

[The Rouge]

A very strange one. Respectful, but seemed to lack a drive to impose some of his ideas on the team. Whilst at the same time saying he was very confident we can stay in the league

[leicsRoyal]

A very strange one. Respectful, but seemed to lack a drive to impose some of his ideas on the team. Whilst at the same time saying he was very confident we can stay in the league

Possibly the most uninspiring press conference I have ever heard. Difficult I suppose when trying to show the upmost respect to Brian.

[No Hoops]

Interesting he has spoken to him every day though.

[akranes]

He will become the permanent manager (though if he keeps us up who cares)

[Elm Park Pasty]

Probably knows the task in front of him a)in lifting players after such a dismal run, b) on maybe being offered the job if things go well, even if he doesn't want it c) atm can't lose as he can just back to other job if things don't go well and d) doesn't want to big us up before Man Utd and then be made to look a c*ck when they steam roller over us.

Since the events of Monday this week I have come round to the conclusion that there never was a manager-in-waiting ready to be offered the job. This was probably going to always end up in ED's lap, and AZ/NH were happy with that fact. It was always probable that Gibbo would walk once Brian was sacked, and I believe the club made these assumptions before the sacking took place. It's known that Dolan has respect for what he does inside and outside the club, and we are led to believe that the Academy teams play in much more the way that AZ is alleged to want the first team to play thus he was a safe pair of hands to try and get the team playing again until a new manager is found.

[floyd__streete]

Once again, absolute at sacking BMc at this stage in the game and having no immediate successor.

"You don't know what you're doing!"

[MmmMonsterMunch]

Probably knows the task in front of him a)in lifting players after such a dismal run, b) on maybe being offered the job if things go well, even if he doesn't want it c) atm can't lose as he can just back to other job if things don't go well and d) doesn't want to big us up before Man Utd and then be made to look a c*ck when they steam roller over us.

Since the events of Monday this week I have come round to the conclusion that there never was a manager-in-waiting ready to be offered the job. This was probably going to always end up in ED's lap, and AZ/NH were happy with that fact. It was always probable that Gibbo would walk once Brian was sacked, and I believe the club made these assumptions before the sacking took place. It's known that Dolan has respect for what he does inside and outside the club, and we are led to believe that the Academy teams play in much more the way that AZ is alleged to want the first team to play thus he was a safe pair of hands to try and get the team playing again until a new manager is found.

Yup think that's a fair assessment.

[floyd__streete]

Martin Kuhl I've heard of. You've got to be Kuhl to be kind I suppose. But who the actual f*ck is David Dodds? Wasn't he England coach under Mike Bassett?

[maffff]

But who the actual f*ck is David Dodds?

Always get him mixed up with David Downs.

[stickywhisky]

I would be surprised if a new manager was put in place before the end of the season, as mentioned AZ is alledged to like the playing style of the academy. I think if there is an improvement in our performances (which shouldnt be difficult) he will be given the job.

[RedRum]

I would be surprised if a new manager was put in place before the end of the season, as mentioned AZ is alledged to like the playing style of the academy. I think if there is an improvement in our performances (which shouldnt be difficult) he will be given the job.

+1. Was thinking this today.

[Elm Park Pasty]

But who the actual f*ck is David Dodds?

Always get him mixed up with David Downs.

Strangely enough that's exactly what I was thinking Downs is the bloke who produces all the historical stuff isn't he? He is appearntly Academy Development Director although I'm not sure if there was someone floating round the Reading Schools set up with that name a few years ago.

[wally bassoon]

I would back Martin Kuhl as I seem to remember some tenious family link to him when he played for Brum during the 80's

[Jay o/]

Interesting he has spoken to him every day though.

"Hi Brian, so what would you do at United?"

"Drop Guthrie, he's a bad'un. Carrico too. Say they're injured, it worked for me. I'd suggest sitting back, suck up the pressure and hit it long into the channels. It worked when Longy was here. It'll work again, it just needs time. Then move on."

"Ah Jesus, you're good fello. I'll dedicate the result to you from Match of The Day, hey."

[maffff]

I would back Martin Kuhl as I seem to remember some tenious family link to him when he played for Brum during the 80's

And his son is in our academy.

[Plymouth_Royal]

I would be surprised if a new manager was put in place before the end of the season, as mentioned AZ is alledged to like the playing style of the academy. I think if there is an improvement in our performances (which shouldnt be difficult) he will be given the job.

What I don't understand is we invest millions every year into the academy and then undo all of it by having a completely different playing style in the first team. If we went want to justify the investment in the academy we should be taking a leaf out of arsene's book and having every single age group playing the same style. Learning to play Men's football is a hard enough step for the youngsters but then having to learn a completely new style as well is really making things difficult.

[RFCSPACE]

Once again, absolute at sacking BMc at this stage in the game and having no immediate successor.

"You don't know what you're doing!"

We have an away game against Man Utd ahead of a two week break before going to Arsenal away. I make that at least a month to appoint someone ahead of a competitive fixture.

Had someone been lined up everyone would be going berserk about going behind Brian's back.

[akranes]

Once again, absolute at sacking BMc at this stage in the game and having no immediate successor.

"You don't know what you're doing!"

We have an away game against Man Utd ahead of a two week break before going to Arsenal away. I make that at least a month to appoint someone ahead of a competitive fixture.

Had someone been lined up everyone would be going berserk about going behind Brian's back.

+1. Just general impatience as should be expected from the supporters, me included.

[Maguire]

"Competitive fixture"?

You have to go into these games looking to take points from them. QPR won at Chelsea. We almost did. Villa were only undone at Arsenal by a late goal.

[Vision]

"Competitive fixture"?

You have to go into these games looking to take points from them. QPR won at Chelsea. We almost did. Villa were only undone at Arsenal by a late goal.

'greed. As were we away from home to the Champions. Of course if the top sides play to the top of their game and take their chances then they'll almaost certainly win but that doesn't always happen.