Doctoroncall

interesting to get the story behind the signing of those two... did he want them or were they forced on him.

sarasota sunshine @ 2.10 Notts

Les Reed was a good coach that should not have been promoted... He runs a consultancy business now: http://sportsassociatedsolutions.com/Biog.htm

I have the bizzare image in my head of 25k supports signing out Good Luck John!

nope

Address for application form and nominating someone for an honour can be found here: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Governmentcitizensandrights/UKgovernment/Honoursawardsandmedals/DG_067917

So August it is then before he can start rebuilding the depleted squad... http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2009/jul/15/portsmouth-sulaiman-al-fahim-takeover ...dosn't leave long for the millionaire to spend his small fortune!

So that's why he signed a 4-year contract with a club who has a wealth backer and Hull and Burnley aren't really in the EPL.

I struggled too! I don't mind Strachan but not my preferred choice (esp after hearing about things at Celtic) but Wise is a very odd choice considering it was Poyet who was the brains behind the duo.

He has. Davies started one and sub in another two games last season. Which I would suspect is better than a complete season of Pulis wasting the physio's time.

4th September is the next England U-21 match (away to Macedonia)

Success costs... but it doesn't have too. Get a good manager and like Swansea, Peterborough, S****horpe and Doncaster spending money isn't the only option.

So the player can then sod off after a season to a bigger team or get's injured.

Their Chairman has put quite a bit of money into the club, not only on the playing staff but the infrastructure and I can see them doing well in the CCC. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2009/mar/27/peterborough-united-mclean-mackail-smith

...but still getting caught out by the linesman!

Spot on, I don't think he has the aptitude or application to the talent he shown in fits and starts.

I'm sure they already had an idea of what qualities they are looking for in a manager (or head coach and DoF) so the time consuming aspect is finding out who is availalbe, who is currently employment that is suitable and talking to them. It wouldn't surprise me if we do go for someone not on the list, perhaps someone Stuart Baxter or Roger Spry (not necessarily them), but someone with a wide range of coaching experience, dealings with top players but most importantly are tactically sound and understand the game.

Considering the statements from ML and the current management team: "..We will assemble a strong management team at every level." "Our decision is part of a wider strategic plan being implemented to improve all aspects of the club's operations, both on and off the field. "In keeping with this plan we can confirm that the search for a new manager has already begun. "Our search will be conducted in a systematic and professional manner. We will find the right candidate, who will fulfil the criteria necessary to move the club forward." It doesn't match with an appointment of Tony Adams.

I remembered David James had an injury and wrote about: http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2009/jun/14/david-james-football-injuries Also some interesting comments... Robmoss, AP36 and Brooking10

It's about time they learned... we may as well sack them and rely on BUPA.

This is were the medical staff and physios earn their money by making sure his recovery is complete and rehabilitation is correct!

If they really need to be told about how unsuitable Tony Adams then we are in trouble!

I was thinking that STs will be around the 10-12k mark but the pairing STs will push that up quite a bit. I would hope it can get to 20k, but I think I'm being a bit optimistic, unless there is a decent manager and good form!

That's spot on, it confirms that suitability is not the same as eligibilty which is often overlooked in a job.