BensGrandad
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If that is not possible to save Gillingham from relegation would be 2nd best than Southend failing to go up.
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Nathan to Gillingham?
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If that is not possible to save Gillingham from relegation would be 2nd best than Southend failing to go up.
Crispy Ambulance
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Possibly, similar sized clubs. But he's done nothing of note since Hull. Of course, that may not faze Scally.
Do I recall reading in the past that you had dealings with Scally?
anygivensunday
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Gillingham fan in peace here. Jones is now 2nd favourite for the gills job. Someone on one of our boards is claiming one of your lot knows for a fact he's interested in the job.
I think you guys rate him highly? Would take him or Justin Edinburgh personally.
I think you guys rate him highly? Would take him or Justin Edinburgh personally.
severnside gull
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So you should. Edinburgh is a cock and you would soon tire of him.
I hope he stays with us. - a good coach with tactical nous and shows commitment (I hesitate to use the "p" word). I could understand why he might move on to be number one though. More than capable.
turienzo's lovechild
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- Oct 25, 2003
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bit of a mixed bag...he was a reletively popular player, quite an unpopular assistant manager and a suprisingly popular caretaker manager
i think he's ok and couldnt understand the criticism of him as an assistant. no idea how good he'll be as a manager but he's done a decent stint as a coach
1. Because there's a breed of hyper critical fans who pick on players etc without justification. 2. Because when people like me try and stand up to them I rarely get supported. It's the herding instinct. Cite, Steve Piper, Ian Mellor, Malcolm Poskett, Andy Ritchie, Bremner, etc
anygivensunday
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Yes I understand Edinburgh's antics didn't go down well when he visited you with Newport I think?
Billy Davies is understood to have applied as well.
The Scallywag has said he wants a young, ambitious, progressive manager to make a change from the negative dinosaur tactics of Taylor. (He actually mentioned Poyet's name as an example of the type of coach) so Jones would seem to fit that bill I guess.
Can you post a link please?
BensGrandad
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He would do well for Gillingham, plenty of contacts and a horrible little man.
anygivensunday
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spring hall convert
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I get the feeling Jones is an extremely bright young thing, though it is difficult to call the performance of an assistant manager. He impressed in a short spell as caretaker and our previous manager Oscar Garcia wanted to to take him with him as assistant manager when he left the club in the summer.
Some of our fans are still butthurt by a silly thing Jones did whilst playing for Yeovil over 10 years ago and couldn't forgive him for it. They have been on his back since day one. I reckon you'd be very smart to pick him up, though it definately would be a risk.
BensGrandad
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Wouldnt think Scally would take a chance on Jones now as they are too near going out of the league think he may opt for Hessentaler to the end of the season
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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If I was NJ I'd defintiely be interested.
He's certainly divisive, but there's absolutely no reason why he won't make an excellent manager.
anygivensunday
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Hessenthaler has said he doesn't want it. His last spell started to tarnish his reputation among the fans so a 3rd spell would be unwise. All hope it doesn't happen, need to move on from Hessenthaler/Taylor old boys brigade and make a fresh start.
BensGrandad
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But you are near to going non league so need some experience to pull you out of it. I would think Billy Davies is your best bet, he has the contacts to bring in the players you need, short term.
Thanks. I take it that's a joke about the bookies reading your forum?
GingerBeerMan
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If he did go, it'd be a good opportunity for the club to use Gillingham as a feeder club. We could send our Dev Squad players off to them, safe in the knowledge they're getting good coaching from Jones.
Uncle Buck
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- Jul 7, 2003
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They are in League 1, so at least another season of League Football for them.
BensGrandad
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Sorry my mistake thought they were in div 2. They still wont want relegation though.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
You should definately sign up Jones for manager. He'll do well, and hopefully will be our boss one day.
Edinburgh is one of the most obnoxious tools in football, by the way. Perfect for Crystal Palace manager one day, in fact.
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