Neil Aspin

[Eddie Hitler]

I would love Aspin to be the new manager although at the moment I am struggling to see the difference between him and Askey.

 

Really? :laugh:

[valiant_593]

Aspin would make sense he's experienced in the league below and has a very good record so it was only a matter of time before he looked at league football and league sides became interested imo. However I do think it's a risk that I wouldn't necessarily be willing to take given the position that we're currently in.

[Eddie Hitler]

Aspin would make sense he's experienced in the league below and has a very good record so it was only a matter of time before he looked at league football and league sides became interested imo. However I do think it's a risk that I wouldn't necessarily be willing to take given the position that we're currently in.

 

Who of the would-be's wouldn't be a risk?

[Samwelo]

If it is to be Aspin, maybe we'll stop constantly looking like we've got a goal to concede in us!

[valiant_593]

Who of the would-be's wouldn't be a risk?

 

Depends which list you believe. The one the fans have made up with the likes of Powell and Atkins. They wouldn't be a risk and neither would Coleman imo. But there's no chance of us getting the first 2 and probably not Coleman either.

 

The realistic ones mentioned in Horton, askey and bell would be huge risks, certainly not work taking bell is well respected but now isn't the time to be risking it on him. Out of the realistic names aspin does look the most promising because of his lower league experience. It's still a risk though.

[CambridgeDon]

Not convinced by Aspin. I don't see why he's the answer but Askey isn't?

 

Perhaps this will help:

 

Aspin: since 2005 has managed Harrogate, FC Halifax, Gateshead FC; 625 games with win ratio 48.6%

 

Askey: two spells at Macclesfield, 2003-04 and then since 2013 ; 256 games with win ratio 40.6%

 

But it's not just the stats - it's the feel good factor that Aspin would bring, a legend from one of the few periods of extended success we've had.

[Heatwave]

Cotterill gone to Birmingham.

[Valiant in Brum]

Cotterill gone to Birmingham.

 

No suprise

[smithie]

He used to live in a massive converted farmhouse in Harrogate REP last I heard.

I think that is why he has stayed relatively 'local'.

 

Think he has invested heavily in property plus his daughter used to star in Emmerdale a while back.

He was on over £2k a week when he played for Vale, doubt he will manage em for £800 a week sadly?

 

I'd take him like a shot if he has indeed applied.

 

,

 

>2k a week at Vale 25 years ago? I think that's unlikely.

[pjg1876]

What makes everyone thinks that it is Aspo ? Please enlighten me, Smurf hasn't named anyone has he.

 

How convinced is everyone that the new manager will be Aspin, I'm not at the moment.

[The Bounty Hunter]

Yes where's The Bounty Hunter when you need him.

 

So here I am called out here again

 

It seems I am needed on here once more

 

To deal with the likes of Martini knockyaoneoff

 

And a few others who shall remain nameless

 

For the time being

 

Stung is not of those at the moment

 

So Martinaskitchen beware,as you

 

Are now on the list of

 

THE BOUNTY HUNTER

[Andyregs]

Cotterill gone to Birmingham.

 

And people thought he should be on our radar. Perhaps they will realise that aspin is by far our best realistic possibility.

If we don't get him now and we end up with another underwhelming appointment, then unless we see immediate improvement, smurf has made a rod for his own back.

[jeffers]

More like the advice of Rudge:yes:

 

Exactly my thoughts.

[Aussie Rules]

The Sting and 'Hunter on the same thread and day. Exellent

[jeffers]

Yes Cotterill was my first choice but always felt it was a pipe dream. Whoever the manager is he will get my 100% support, let's hope he can turn us round.