The THIRD (and hopefully for a few seasons the last) running of....
THE HUDDERSFIELD TOWN NEW MANAGER STAKES
A look at the runners and riders for the Town hotseat. I cannot believe it has come to this 3 times in 18 months, ah well - in no particular order:
Nigel Adkins - Currently manager at Scunthorpe, not really sure why he would want to join a club lower in the league than his, unless there has been a bust-up. Got the pedigree in this Legaue having clinched the title 2 seasons ago. Acording to some, it's a done deal apparantly - he will be our next manager.
Conclusion: Would be a little undewhelmed if the job went to him. Doesn't strike me as a dynamic candidate, not at all. We shall see.
Mark Robins - Currently in his first managers job at Rotherham. Given his well known playing career, no doubt he will have picked up a trick or two from Sir Alex along the way. If not for successive points deductions The Millers would be a lot higher up League Two, he has done well with little to do it with. Results have tailed off of late, maybe his mind is on other things. Alledgedly the already-employed-manager to approach DH directly.
Conclusion: This would be of a bit more interest. Meets all of Dean Hoyles criteria, and I would be happy if the job went to him.
Sam Allardyce - Without a doubt, the class act on this list. His achievements at Bolton took him within a gnats eyelash of the England job not long ago. Ex-Town, so aware of our history - any eye catcher of an appointment if it came off.
Conclusion: This is one manager that if interested Dean Hoyle should give him whatever he wanted. I have no doubt we would be in the Championship sooner rather than later with Big Sam in charge. Must be topping a lot of Town fans wishlist.
Michael Appleton - The dark horse out of the contenders. No management experience, currently learning his trade with the reserves at West Brom. Tipped for a very bright future in the game.
Conclusion: If appointed would be huge gamble in my opinion. Reputation counts for a lot granted, and I hear others in football have highly recommended him. A big risk nevertheless.
Jim Gannon - Appeared on this list the first time, and I'm no less of an admirer now. Got Stockport promoted through the League Two play-offs last season and now flying high in our division. Fits the "..young and dynamic.." ideal perfectly.
Conclusion: This is one candidate worth pushing the boat out for in my opinion. I mentioned previously that I likes the way his sides play, he would be perfect for us. Come on Dean, you know it makes sense!!
Aidy Boothroyd - Virtually unknown when taking control at Watford, managed to get them in the Premiership and to the semi final of the FA Cup. Since vacating the position has been the name on a lot of Town fans lips, although the Charlton job may have scuppered any chances we had of him coming to us.
Conclusion: Bit obvious this one. AB has been associated with every vacancy going at the moment. Wouldn't be against his appointment, but feel it is a coming a too little soon since leaving Watford.
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