The new manager thread

[KingBeastie]

Hartley's done a great job with Paddy Connolly by his side.  He should be in charge of who he wants as his own assistant.  If that is Paddy Connolly then so be it.

[Kingsmills]

For those who were becoming impatient, I have a feeling that things might move rather quickly now..

[Donview]

Pray tell.............the suspense is killing me FFS!!

[RiG]

Good to see ICT and Alloa conducting themselves quite well in this latest development. Unlike some recent characters.

[Yngwie]

BREAKING NEWS

 

STV are reporting that ICT have approached Alloa to speak to Paul Hartley.

 

At last, a development!

 

All this really means though is that he is on the shortlist, which will be no surprise to anyone.

[KingBeastie]

I suspect it's probably (hopefully) more significant than that Yngwie.

[Yngwie]

Agreed.

[Ritchie Sacramento]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/25068777

 

Permission granted

[Libero]

For those who were becoming impatient, I have a feeling that things might move rather quickly now..

 

Hiya kingsmills, hiya pal

 

Just read these quotes from Hartley regarding the way he likes football played:

 

 

“We work on being positive. When one of our players gets the ball he must look forward straight away. I hate when you hear people say a certain team is great at keeping the ball, but it’s all side passes and backwards passes and they haven’t got anywhere. Our first thought is always to play through the midfeld and get the ball up to the forwards.

“We work a lot on shape and the way we set up the team, the players all know their own jobs, they don’t lump it. They are all happy to take responsibility. They are happy on the ball and they trust their team-mates and they are positive.”

 

Like the sound of that

[TheCommissioner]

This is very exciting. I actually really like the sound of Hartley. 

[Libero]

heres another good quote and linky for the article:

 

The way I see it the players have got to enjoy it and the fans pay good money to be entertained and see goals so we set out our team to do that. If it’s not going well or we are losing, I’m not afraid to put three up front or even five up front and to go and have a go. I would rather that than sit back and get men behind the ball, I think that is frustrating for players and fans.”

 

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl-lower-divisions/alloa-paul-hartley-sticks-with-positive-approach-1-3062014

[Renegade]

heres another good quote and linky for the article:

 

The way I see it the players have got to enjoy it and the fans pay good money to be entertained and see goals so we set out our team to do that. If it’s not going well or we are losing, I’m not afraid to put three up front or even five up front and to go and have a go. I would rather that than sit back and get men behind the ball, I think that is frustrating for players and fans.”

 

http://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/spfl-lower-divisions/alloa-paul-hartley-sticks-with-positive-approach-1-3062014

 

[RiG]

I'm starting to feel bad for making a w@nker sign at Hartley when we played Hearts at Pittodrie whilst ground sharing there.

[KingBeastie]

I'm starting to feel bad for making a w@nker sign at Hartley when we played Hearts at Pittodrie whilst ground sharing there.

 

I've always said you're a bit of a c**t RIG!  

[CaleyD]

No direct quote/info from either club and all subsequent "reports" just a different version on STV's speculation....slow news day?

[AJS]

I dreamed about Hartley becoming our gaffer...2 days later permission is granted to speak to him...its destiny - Team Hartley

 

               

[Caleyjag157]

I would be very happy with Hartley.

[Sneckboy]

Approaching Alloa to speak to Hartley doesn't necessarily make him the favourite for the job. It's maybe just his turn for an interview. It just becomes public knowledge due to the protocol of formally asking for permission to speak to their manager.

 

We may already have been in contact with the likes of Paul Sturrock, Craig Levein or Kenny Shiels but haven't heard anything about it as they're not contracted to a club.

[Kingsmills]

No direct quote/info from either club and all subsequent "reports" just a different version on STV's speculation....slow news day?

 

Pretty brisk news day I think.

[RossP]

I'm starting to feel bad for making a w@nker sign at Hartley when we played Hearts at Pittodrie whilst ground sharing there.

I remember a home game v Hearts where as he approached North Stand to take a corner the chant was 'Vladimir Romanov... He s**** Paul Hartley off' to which Hartley gave a big smile, followed by a gesture with his cupped hand and open mouth.

There then was a round of applause from our fans

[CaleyD]

 

No direct quote/info from either club and all subsequent "reports" just a different version on STV's speculation....slow news day?

 

Pretty brisk news day I think.

 

 

You'd think so....lol

[KingBeastie]

We may already have been in contact with the likes of Paul Sturrock, Craig Levein or Kenny Shiels...

 

Paul Sturrock you say?!   

[ICTRoughi]

CaleyAway with Paul Hartley. Makes sense!

[ForzaCaley]

I'm starting to feel bad for making a w@nker sign at Hartley when we played Hearts at Pittodrie whilst ground sharing there.

I remember a home game v Hearts where as he approached North Stand to take a corner the chant was 'Vladimir Romanov... He s**** Paul Hartley off' to which Hartley gave a big smile, followed by a gesture with his cupped hand and open mouth.

There then was a round of applause from our fans

I was there!!!! What a lad though getting the craic, unlike **** lemon!

Viva Paul Hartley

[ICTRoughi]

Clyde reporter saying Paul Hartley has said No contact regarding the Inverness job.