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CALDERON · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 1706 Location: Aberdeenshire

There are worse managers out there than John Mcglynn. He hasn't turned into a bad manager overnight, and the mere mention of Jim Mcinally on this thread is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat. Sometimes better the devil you know isnt the worst route.

The form simply cannot be ignored however. Can anyone imagine being told in December, after beating Kilmarnock, that we would be 20 points behind them before tucking into our easter eggs? Or that we would be 16 points behind Arbroath? It has been a collapsed of massive proportions. Hasn't always felt like it, as we have generally competed in games with a couple of exceptions, but the form is horrendous.

It's a massive decision. The club are about to ask for the guts of £300 for season tickets, during a terrible cost of living crisis, and with the club already dealing with the hangover of the obvious off field issue. Add in one of the worst runs of form we have seen, its a tough sell. Especially as the club were marketing this season as a "title challenge" when selling ST's this year.

My gut is telling me that this may be a "nice" time for a change. There's something to be said about giving Mcgylnn a send off at the Killie game, him leaving with his held high with a winners medal. If next season gets off to any kind of tricky start, its going to be tough and I wouldn't to see the managers reputation tarnished like that. He got us out of League 1, and stablised the club in this league. When he was appointed in September 2018, if you told me this is where we would be in 2022 I would have viewed that as a resounding success.

The big question is who would come in.... If its anyone off the usual merry go round (the likes of Duffy, Mcpherson, Hopkin) then no thanks. The only achievable names that stick out to me are Craig Levein or Kevin Thomson.

What is clear is that we really need some clarity, and pretty soon.

CALDERON · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 1706 Location: Aberdeenshire

There are worse managers out there than John Mcglynn. He hasn't turned into a bad manager overnight, and the mere mention of Jim Mcinally on this thread is enough to bring me out in a cold sweat. Sometimes better the devil you know isnt the worst route.

The form simply cannot be ignored however. Can anyone imagine being told in December, after beating Kilmarnock, that we would be 20 points behind them before tucking into our easter eggs? Or that we would be 16 points behind Arbroath? It has been a collapsed of massive proportions. Hasn't always felt like it, as we have generally competed in games with a couple of exceptions, but the form is horrendous. Of course there have been injuries and selection issues, but you dont go on a run that bad for that long without there being an underlying issue somewhere.

It's a massive decision. The club are about to ask for the guts of £300 for season tickets, during a terrible cost of living crisis, and with the club already dealing with the hangover of the obvious off field issue. Add in one of the worst runs of form we have seen, its a tough sell. Especially as the club were marketing this season as a "title challenge" when selling ST's this year.

My gut is telling me that this may be a "nice" time for a change. There's something to be said about giving Mcgylnn a send off at the Killie game, him leaving with his held high with a winners medal. If next season gets off to any kind of tricky start, its going to be tough and I wouldn't to see the managers reputation tarnished like that. He got us out of League 1, and stablised the club in this league. When he was appointed in September 2018, if you told me this is where we would be in 2022 I would have viewed that as a resounding success.

The big question is who would come in.... If its anyone off the usual merry go round (the likes of Duffy, Mcpherson, Hopkin) then no thanks. The only achievable names that stick out to me are Craig Levein or Kevin Thomson.

What is clear is that we really need some clarity, and pretty soon.

Heilan Rover · Joined: 24 Dec 2018 Posts: 455 Location: Lorient

badpress139 · Joined: 19 May 2015 Posts: 2299 Location: Glenrothes

At our level I don't see the need or budget for a DOF. Money could be better spent on other things.

TxRover · Joined: 02 Jun 2018 Posts: 2859 Location: North Texas, USA

Strathallan Rover · Joined: 29 Nov 2014 Posts: 592

In order to try and retain as much of our 1,500 season ticket holders, which must be the most we've sold in 30 years, we need a change. I fear apathy has set in amongst the fan base and we need to have something to encourage people to part with their cash, a status quo is not an option imo.

I previously posted that Ian Murray might be an option but, maybe Berra, who still has a year on his contract with Levein as his assistant is a possibility. One thing is for sure recruitment this season has been mainly poor and we need to save money, so the thought of McGlynn "going upstairs" is a non starter and if Smith goes too, the CEO will probably follow.

red zebra · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2022 5:52 pm Post subject:

Armagh Rover · Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 5503 Location: Nottinghamshire

The managerial talk got me to thinking about Lewis Vaughan and his future, would he consider going into management if he finds he can't continue playing, maybe he could start on his badges now

Neil M · Joined: 16 Aug 2008 Posts: 2383 Location: Aberdeen

Coaching role in the future maybe and without a doubt - a mentor / motivator for injured players looking to get back their fitness.

Cuparman · Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 1575 Location: Irvine

red zebra · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:27 pm Post subject:

Wonder if McGlynn would go to the green & white side of the capital?
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Armagh Rover · Joined: 25 Jul 2008 Posts: 5503 Location: Nottinghamshire

One thing for sure, this needs clarified one way or another, if not this week then shortly after Fridays game............ the uncertainty is begining to bug me and the lack of any kind of pre contract news is compounding it

wellyboot · Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 2145 Location: Aberdeenshire

Berra to step up if McGlynn goes? Roy Keane mentioned for Hibs role

Raith2020 · Joined: 02 Jul 2021 Posts: 117

Hearing John will be on his way to Falkirk 🤔🤔🤔

Castle · Joined: 24 Jul 2010 Posts: 4764

If so I wouldn't be surprised if we were to pass each other going in opposite directions at the end of next season.
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