New Manager is ?

[onestepatatime]

Look at the time scale. Kennedy was at the game last night. If he's employed as our new manager, where is this so called full consideration and interviews prospect? Smells of a foregone conclusion so very close to Crosbys demise.

 

[ValeForever.]

Why is everyone losing their heads over Kennedy. He was spotted in the scouting seats ffs. Will he apply for the job, yes probably, along with lots of others. Does it mean the job is his, no it doesn't. He was probably just doing due diligence before he applies for the role. Something that most ppl do before applying for a new job.

[valefan16]

2 minutes ago, ValeForever. said:

Why is everyone losing their heads over Kennedy. He was spotted in the scouting seats ffs. Will he apply for the job, yes probably, along with lots of others. Does it mean the job is his, no it doesn't. He was probably just doing due diligence before he applies for the role. Something that most ppl do before applying for a new job.

Or if in the scouting seats he may be scouting! Some out of work managers or coaches do often do some scouting for clubs, we used to send Lewis Cass out didn't we when he was injured at one point?

[Packmoor Valiant]

49 minutes ago, valefan16 said:

Or if in the scouting seats he may be scouting! Some out of work managers or coaches do often do some scouting for clubs, we used to send Lewis Cass out didn't we when he was injured at one point?

I really do hope that you are right !

[JohnDoe]

5 hours ago, Alan Baker said:

John Coleman versus Flitcroft would be interesting. He woud be too shi*-scared to appoint him.

After seeing Accrington at vale last season, id hate to see that approach for us. Im not a fan of the term anti-football, but if there was ever a team to embody that, it was Coleman’s Accrington. 

[SalfordValiant]

Kennedy was spotted last night but there where more than likely many other managers there and will be there on Saturday.

[Davo666]

Mark Kennedy ...6/4...With most bookies now !!

[Rampant Zebra]

4 minutes ago, Davo666 said:

Mark Kennedy ...6/4...With most bookies now !!

Thing is, bookies are careful to set the odds so that it is likely that whoever gets the job they will still make money.

[Killersrevenge44]

6 hours ago, pete vale said:

Carol likes John I think Alan? The wheels have well and truly come off at Port Vale this time. Wouldn't surprise me if Carol is looking for out. Either way there is no way on earth that DF survives what has been basically a waste of time and money in regards to the playing side of the business. I smelt a rat a long time ago but it was not 'fashionable' to go against the 'spin' of the new-age process and DF.

Agreed.

 

But sadly the letter tells fans a host of truths-:

 

1. We will do what we want. We own the club and we know what we are doing.

 

2. I employed DF and I was correct. Don't tell me otherwise.

3. DF sets the agenda for the football side (Like he did at Bury😒

4.Don't expect Ainsworth or anyone that cots 'real money'

5.The plan is set in stone...relegation or no relegation

 

[Howjy04]

21 minutes ago, Rampant Zebra said:

Thing is, bookies are careful to set the odds so that it is likely that whoever gets the job they will still make money.

A book is made up of prices where over 100% (probably 120% in this case)is achieved.E.g 6/4 = 40%,3/1=25%,,4/1 = 20%,7/1=12.5%,9/1= 10%,10/1=9%,20/1= 4.76%. Prices fluctuate depending on what the money goes on.Not really careful RZ just bookmaking.

[gags 64]

Derek Adams just resigned at Ross County. I hope that's just a coincidence

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[pete vale]

27 minutes ago, Killersrevenge44 said:

Agreed.

 

But sadly the letter tells fans a host of truths-:

 

1. We will do what we want. We own the club and we know what we are doing.

 

2. I employed DF and I was correct. Don't tell me otherwise.

3. DF sets the agenda for the football side (Like he did at Bury😒

4.Don't expect Ainsworth or anyone that cots 'real money'

5.The plan is set in stone...relegation or no relegation

 

It tells us what we need to know. Many times in business I have witnessed organisations 'chasing the dream' and status via plans laid out by sales persons effectively. All sense of perspective and common sense goes out of the window and employees and customers go beside the wayside. Carol was very dominant at the forum, a change since the early days where she was gathering support. I do recall even Smurthwaite not 'being comfortable' with her for some reason? Maybe more than met his match! There is a big danger of alienating the fanbase, she won't care as she's transfixed on 'the plan/ the process'. For me, I find it astonishing that it looks like "my way or the highway" but that is the owners prerogative. What worries me and I don't wish to undermine the intelligence of Carol/ Kevin and the board but it could be a bit like an addiction - say gambling - You have a system and stick to it, when you begin to lose you still chase your tail believing the plan (system) will all come good in the end, particularly if you know of no alternative and are constantly being sold the dream with a few 'cash incentive sweetners' like the sale of youth along the way. DF is a skilled talker and has a vast knowledge of the game, it doesn't mean he's right. If he was so good then why did he/ need to 'rock-up' at "Poor Old Port Vale" in the 1st place? I'll be staggered if we survive in League 1 this season. Perhaps a few likely beatings against Stevenage and Peterboro can awaken the real world in which we live? Never thought I'd see this, so sad. I do hope the plan/ process works but I for one will not be betting on it!

[Guppys left peg]

1 hour ago, gags 64 said:

Derek Adams just resigned at Ross County. I hope that's just a coincidence

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Worked with Ripley and Weir. As dislikable as he is that’s the sort of person who would keep us up on a short term basis.

[pvfc1994]

13 minutes ago, Guppys left peg said:

Worked with Ripley and Weir. As dislikable as he is that’s the sort of person who would keep us up on a short term basis.

Adams only won two out of twelve matches, losing nine at Ross County. Including losing 5-0 on Tuesday. 

Known for jumping ship at the earliest opportunity too. I'm not convinced he'd be a good appointment. Definitely a character though. 

[Guppys left peg]

1 minute ago, pvfc1994 said:

Adams only won two out of twelve matches, losing nine at Ross County. Including losing 5-0 on Tuesday. 

Known for jumping ship at the earliest opportunity too. I'm not convinced he'd be a good appointment. Definitely a character though. 

Yeah he’s certainly no long term option. If you look at his time there he’s seemed to view it as his purpose to basically <ovf censored> talk Scottish football from the moment he arrived. It needs someone who can be the bad cop more I think about it try and kickstart some reaction out of these. He did nearly keep Morecambe up last season.