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Fickle Blackburn Fans
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Lurchy
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- Jul 2, 2014
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Quick gander at one of their forums and it looks like a lot were hoping for Ryan Giggs... tbf there's not many managerial appointments in football where there won't be at least a small percentage of fans grumbling. Was even some here when Hughton was first appointed.
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
I think appointing the ex-manager of Burnley, their biggest rivals, probably has a lot to do with it.
The Albion Roar
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Yes, I remember the same thing happening when Steve Coppell was appoin... oh.
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Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Coppell was widely acknowledged throughout the game as an excellent manager and a safe pair of hands though - and coming after Hinshelwood, frankly I'd have welcomed Les Dennis with open arms. Plus we were in full-on tinpot mode at that point, so were in no position to be picky.
Cheeky Monkey
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- Jul 17, 2003
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I'm not sure many fans would want Coyle as their manager to be fair. Underwhelming in the extreme.
Can't see Amanda Holden saying that though.
Del Fenner
Because of Boxing Day
How are they fickle? Had they campaigned for him to be appointed?
I was just going to ask this. Surely the definition of a fickle fan is one who changes their support for their club/player/manager at the drop of a hat, and unless they had previously supported Coyle (they haven't) they haven't changed their support of him.
Cheeky Monkey
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- Jul 17, 2003
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I'm sure the small matter of him having been Bolton manager didn't go down too well either.
brightn'ove
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It would be like us hiring Alan pardew in a few years. I would start the bloody petition myself.
Some would be dancing with joy....
Bwian
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- Jul 14, 2003
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I think they have every right to show their discontent.. its not simply about Owen Coyle, but the latest episode in a horrible 5 year demise that has been overseen by the owners. Appointing a manager who has been struggling (and sacked I think) in the MLS, the fact that he has worked at their bitterest rivals just demonstrates to them that the owners are so far out of touch with the fans and the Club.. the equivalent for us would be to get Dougie Freedman in a few years.
Black Rod
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- Jan 19, 2013
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This
Steve Gritt wasn't exactly welcomed with open arms due to the people who appointed him
- Jul 7, 2003
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I'd be hoping for someone a bit more dominant, naturally.
worthingseagull123
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- May 5, 2012
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