Burton Mail reporting that Nigel Clough is set to be (re)installed as manager.
What do think guys?
Too good a chance to miss when a Brewer's legend is available and a chance to re-kindle the partnership with Ben that launched provided the platform for this football league adventure?
Or a huge risk given that so much has changed in the last six years, and most Rams fans that I know were less than impressed
My view is that he left us so far ahead at the top of the Conference that even a disastrous end to the season could not undo the work he left on the pitch. The promotion was the culmination of a ten year progression that laid the foundations for all that has followed. There were parallels in the building work that he was doing at Derby having had to start with a millstone of a wage bill but without the patience of the board or the fans to let this evolve.
And he took Sheffield United from relegation candidates to the play-offs and two major cup semi-finals.
Good enough CV for me.
We have a good squad that is a mix of Jimmy's signings but with a core (McLaughlin/back four/ Robbie & Beav) that were professional enough to transition this time last year.
I'd roll out the welcome mat.
"New" manager
posted on 5/12/15
Nigel Clough worked wonders with Burton Albion, I certainly didn't want him to leave. I know that things have changed here since he left but I'm sure he has learnt from his experiences elsewhere. I would be pleased to see him back, although very slightly nervous, in case it doesn't go as well as before.
posted on 5/12/15
yes 2nd time round don't know if it will work but happy to have him on board and if we keep playing as we have done cannot see any probs
posted on 5/12/15
Some say they wanted a new face at the Albion , but that is always a risk and we have been very lucky up till now.
Burton Albion is in a safe pair of hands with NC, he knows the club and most of the staff. He will have the best interest for the club.
NC and Ben will be looking at long term plans of stability, making sure all the good work done is not undone.
For me , I think this was all planned weeks ago. It would not supprise me if JFH, NC and Ben have sat together and talked this all through.
Welcome back NC.
UTB
posted on 5/12/15
very sad to see jfh leave.its left a bad taste.I love the brewers and go to matches when I can.not sure about bringing back n c to be honest.i didn't like him at derby but I wish him and burton well.come on you brewers...
posted on 5/12/15
Very sad that we have had to have Nigel as manager for me its a panic move.
We should have looked at other candidates that show hunger to kick on like Jimmy has its the only way keep players hungry to do well.
Nigel is not a manager I think has got the hunger to get the best out of players and his assistants imo are useless and part of why he has never become a top manager.
Sorry guys I am not happy at all I think we will go into freefall and I am not looking forward to the rest of the season.
posted on 5/12/15
emnez I am in complete agreement
posted on 7/12/15
if we are to have an ex manager I would rather have
warnock he has got more fight in him
posted on 8/12/15
Listening to his a interview he's already making excuses: 'overachieving'... 'Teams have now sussed Burton out and will do better in return fixtures' etc.
He surrounds himself with his hapless mates. Can't see it ending well, hope I am wrong though.
posted on 1/3/16
Not doing bad so far gents...