Silvio Dante Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Betting has been suspended on new Watford boss with Edwards, currently in charge of Forest Green, slated to take over. Seems a progressive move but also out of kilter with how Watford have appointed recently. Would imagine it may lead to the next location for Kane Wilson too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Wonder what his Italian is like? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Last night Dale Vince tweeted @DaleVince Intense media speculation - calls, emails and texts tonight. We’ve had no approach from Watford, which we would expect - it’s the proper way to do things. And nothing from Rob - if it’s being discussed then it’s behind our backs. Today the Watford Observer confirms talks have taken place and it's going to be announced today 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EstoniaTallinnRed Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I think he would be better off staying at FGR, Watford is a graveyard for managers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 25 minutes ago, Selred said: Wonder what his Italian is like? Wonder what his next job will be after Christmas? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: I think he would be better off staying at FGR, Watford is a graveyard for managers. Or he can make his fortune at Watford whether he succeeds or fails. No brainer for me. Back yourself to win promotion and be a premier league manager, knowing if it goes wrong you paid to be sacked and then get a league one or two job again anyway. 16 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Or he can make his fortune at Watford whether he succeeds or fails. No brainer for me. Back yourself to win promotion and be a premier league manager, knowing if it goes wrong you paid to be sacked and then get a league one or two job again anyway. Tend to agree….in a merry go round of the same old names getting touted for jobs, this is a great opportunity. Might go horribly wrong, might go really well. Its no different to me thinking Semenyo should stay here another year, when reality is that if he gets an offer to go to PL, he’ll probably take it. Can always come back down. Its not like normal jobs is it! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Perhaps LJ ought to stall on the Hibs job FGR might suit him better...small club, small ground, small manager 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Perhaps LJ ought to stall on the Hibs job FGR might suit him better...small club, small ground, small manager He does like a good clarks pie though (pure conjecture)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeRed Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Ska Junkie said: He does like a good clarks pie though (pure conjecture)! I hear he also likes a chipolata..........unlike Rebecca Vardy !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 18 minutes ago, CodeRed said: Perhaps LJ ought to stall on the Hibs job FGR might suit him better...small club, small ground, small manager It’s a good idea. Ambitious club, new stadium on the way. Would suit each other well. 22 minutes ago, Davefevs said: Tend to agree….in a merry go round of the same old names getting touted for jobs, this is a great opportunity. Might go horribly wrong, might go really well. Its no different to me thinking Semenyo should stay here another year, when reality is that if he gets an offer to go to PL, he’ll probably take it. Can always come back down. Its not like normal jobs is it! No it’s not like normal jobs and generally people are ambitious and back themselves. I don’t Edwards is thinking I shouldn’t better myself in case it goes wrong. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 34 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: Or he can make his fortune at Watford whether he succeeds or fails. No brainer for me. Back yourself to win promotion and be a premier league manager, knowing if it goes wrong you paid to be sacked and then get a league one or two job again anyway. I like your confidence that he would be there long enough to take them to the Premier League. That person would be 2 managers away. Anyone who lasts more than 2 months at Watford is doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: I like your confidence that he would be there long enough to take them to the Premier League. That person would be 2 managers away. Anyone who lasts more than 2 months at Watford is doing well. Well he would enjoy a lovely pay off then. Happy days either way really. Certainly not a reason to not take the job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Silvio Dante said: Betting has been suspended on new Watford boss with Edwards, currently in charge of Forest Green, slated to take over. Seems a progressive move but also out of kilter with how Watford have appointed recently. Would imagine it may lead to the next location for Kane Wilson too! Has he been sacked yet? Watford can’t be that far off sacking managers as they are appointed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Dale Vince is on H&J this afternoon, could be an interesting listen. Hawksbee has already said that he's tamping about how Watford have gone about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, 'Orns said: Dale Vince is on H&J this afternoon, could be an interesting listen. Hawksbee has already said that he's tamping about how Watford have gone about it Vegans ......ehhhh No sense of humour 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Vegans ......ehhhh No sense of humour I'm hoping Andy Jacobs asks him if he's got beef with Watford...... 2 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1ackbird Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 36 minutes ago, 'Orns said: Dale Vince is on H&J this afternoon, could be an interesting listen. Hawksbee has already said that he's tamping about how Watford have gone about it Where's his sense of humour gone? He thought his buddy attaching himself to a goalpost was hilarious.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wealwayseatcheese Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Sky just interviewed Dale Vince, annoyed that it’s been done behind his back and that he has heard nothing from Rob Edwards. They have a plan B and will crack on with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Wealwayseatcheese said: Sky just interviewed Dale Vince, annoyed that it’s been done behind his back and that he has heard nothing from Rob Edwards. They have a plan B and will crack on with that. Ex England gaffer Terry Vegetables...? Edited May 11, 2022 by glynriley 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire robin Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 minute ago, glynriley said: Ex England gaffer Terry Vegetables...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wealwayseatcheese Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 11 minutes ago, glynriley said: Ex England gaffer Terry Vegetables...? I was thinking Steve Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exAtyeoMax Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Who's going to replace him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 One can only assume that although Vince dangled a carrot in front of Edwards that said Lettuce take FGR forward together, he ultimately soya ambitions were greater and therefore at Watford Edwards could bring home more bacon. Pork showing from the hornets though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMWANG50 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Lee Johnson quickly faxing his CV to Dale from Scotland no doubt... Pretty terirble show from Edwards he owed FGR a lot more than that but I guess thats football these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NcnsBcfc Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Davefevs said: Tend to agree….in a merry go round of the same old names getting touted for jobs, this is a great opportunity. Might go horribly wrong, might go really well. Its no different to me thinking Semenyo should stay here another year, when reality is that if he gets an offer to go to PL, he’ll probably take it. Can always come back down. Its not like normal jobs is it! I think this appointment probably puts pay to us getting any decent players from FGR next season. The Wilsons etc will probably be on the bus to Watford as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, One Team said: Has he been sacked yet? Watford can’t be that far off sacking managers as they are appointed! Torquay did that with Leroy Rosenior. Sacked 10 minutes after he put pen to paper. LR took it well. "I think I did a fabulous job for those 10 minutes," he said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Utterly bizarre from Watford if this goes through, can only speculate that they can't really afford a name/import as they're still paying off their last 5 or 6 managers...... From Edwards Point of view you can't blame him for giving it a go, also sets himself up very well when he inevitably gets sacked next week!! Poor behaviour though on his and Watfords part. Absolutely disgraceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Kevin vegan is the favourite for the fgr job. 1 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 It won't happen of course but wouldn't it be wonderful if other clubs decided not to do business with a club who uses such unscrupulous tactics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderCraig Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Glen hump said: Kevin vegan is the favourite for the fgr job. I heard it was Jason Houmus, ex-Tranmere! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, CodeRed said: Perhaps LJ ought to stall on the Hibs job FGR might suit him better...small club, small ground, small manager Cheap shot..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, CiderCraig said: I heard it was Jason Houmus, ex-Tranmere! Soy hodgson got to be in the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen hump Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Kevin nolamb is the favourite with the bookies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturny Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 17 minutes ago, archie andrews said: Cheap shot..... Low blow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 13 minutes ago, Glen hump said: Soy hodgson got to be in the frame. Terry Butcher is long odds. But he has announced he could enter in to a partnership with Deportivo Quiche FC.... From Guacamole. Dale is processing his conflicted views. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 59 minutes ago, Silvio Dante said: One can only assume that although Vince dangled a carrot in front of Edwards that said Lettuce take FGR forward together, he ultimately soya ambitions were greater and therefore at Watford Edwards could bring home more bacon. Pork showing from the hornets though. You have over-egged yer omelette, there. For me. A bit less is more. Brevity is the soul of wit, as Danny Mills put it on the radio the other night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 FGR pulling no punches here! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOTBLUE Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, JBFC II said: FGR pulling no punches here! They missed,NOT,off the end of final paragraph. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 20 minutes ago, JBFC II said: FGR pulling no punches here! Wow, is this genuine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBFC II Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 minute ago, One Team said: Wow, is this genuine? Yep, straight from their twitter. Not massively surprised vince would write something like that considering his straight talking nature Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 27 minutes ago, JBFC II said: FGR pulling no punches here! We had no contact from Watford, from whom we might expect less! Honest and brutal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 29 minutes ago, JBFC II said: FGR pulling no punches here! Dale should leave a straw donkeys head on the owners pillow. FGR remain true to their organic roots, whilst sending out a message the owners of Watford will understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downendcity Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 hours ago, Sheltons Army said: Vegans ......ehhhh No sense of humour ........but a good sense of hummus! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, JBFC II said: FGR pulling no punches here! Good for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 4 hours ago, EstoniaTallinnRed said: I think he would be better off staying at FGR, Watford is a graveyard for managers. Indeed. I give him till nov/dec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Watford would have made an approach for J Barton who is now, undoubtedly, the greatest manager in Rovers history. But they know their place and accepted there was little chance of attracting him away from a much bigger club. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 minute ago, bert tann said: Watford would have made an approach for J Barton who is now, undoubtedly, the greatest manager in Rovers history. But they know their place and accepted there was little chance of attracting him away from a much bigger club. Or from a genuine multi billionaire with a very expensive watch, who happens to be a very nice man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Rob Edwards has made a huge misteak in going to (T)Watford I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert tann Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Or from a genuine multi billionaire with a very expensive watch, who happens to be a very nice man. And quite possibly, if he objects to J Barton's financial requirements for next season, a denture capitalist. Edited May 11, 2022 by bert tann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) Job for LJ/GJ! I would wonder if they may want to speak to Steve Cotterill who I believe lives in Brizz. Edited May 11, 2022 by REDOXO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brent Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 I hope Edwards and Watford fail. Interested to see who FGR go for. They spoke before about a left-field appointment..they might need to play it safer on this occasion though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 3 hours ago, JBFC II said: FGR pulling no punches here! Classy from FGR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, David Brent said: I hope Edwards and Watford fail. Interested to see who FGR go for. They spoke before about a left-field appointment..they might need to play it safer on this occasion though. Vince said they already had a short list and were looking for another up and coming young coach. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Davey Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Piss myself laughing if Joey black and blue Barton left for FGR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin for life Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Was he out of contract at FGR? I can't see how this can be done? Surely RE can't just resign and take a new post, and if he's under contract then FGR surely are due compensation or something. Unless he was out of contract at the end of the season, I can't see how this has happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, robin for life said: Was he out of contract at FGR? I can't see how this can be done? Surely RE can't just resign and take a new post, and if he's under contract then FGR surely are due compensation or something. Unless he was out of contract at the end of the season, I can't see how this has happened. Vince said the compensation clause is equivalent to 6 months wages - so peanuts for Watford He had a clause in his contract that he could speak to other clubs if approached Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 29 minutes ago, chinapig said: Vince said they already had a short list and were looking for another up and coming young coach. Job for Michael Meaker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) As a semi-regular at FGR this season, I must say I’m rather disappointed in this. Edwards has been an excellent manager and there was no doubt that clubs would be interested in him, so there was always an understanding and realisation that he’d leave the club via another role rather than a sacking. But it’s a low blow in terms of the way it’s been done. I have no doubts whatsoever that had Watford asked if they could speak to him that FGR would have agreed, and he’d have left with their best wishes. So I don’t really know why they would operate in this underhand manner. Will be interesting to see where FGR go now. There was speculation before Edwards that FGR might go for Emma Hayes!! Wonder if that’s back on the table? One thing I’m sure of is that they won’t appoint someone from the ‘usual merry-go-round’. Edited May 11, 2022 by Harry 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinapig Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 18 minutes ago, Harry said: As a semi-regular at FGR this season, I must say I’m rather disappointed in this. Edwards has been an excellent manager and there was no doubt that clubs would be interested in him, so there was always an understanding and realisation that he’d leave the club via another role rather than a sacking. But it’s a low blow in terms of the way it’s been done. I have no doubts whatsoever that had Watford asked if they could speak to him that FGR would have agreed, and he’d have left with their best wishes. So I don’t really know why they would operate in this underhand manner. Will be interesting to see where FGR go now. There was speculation before Edwards that FGR might go for Emma Hayes!! Wonder if that’s back on the table? One thing I’m sure of is that they won’t appoint someone from the ‘usual merry-go-round’. It's what I would expect from Watford's owners. But if Edwards had integrity he would have told Watford to ask FGR for permission to speak to him first, permission they would have given. Can't say I wish him well in his new job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 30 minutes ago, Harry said: As a semi-regular at FGR this season, I must say I’m rather disappointed in this. Edwards has been an excellent manager and there was no doubt that clubs would be interested in him, so there was always an understanding and realisation that he’d leave the club via another role rather than a sacking. But it’s a low blow in terms of the way it’s been done. I have no doubts whatsoever that had Watford asked if they could speak to him that FGR would have agreed, and he’d have left with their best wishes. So I don’t really know why they would operate in this underhand manner. Will be interesting to see where FGR go now. There was speculation before Edwards that FGR might go for Emma Hayes!! Wonder if that’s back on the table? One thing I’m sure of is that they won’t appoint someone from the ‘usual merry-go-round’. Why would Emma Hayes ever leave one of the best football teams in the world for a tinpot league one club? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 58 minutes ago, RoystonFoote'snephew said: Job for Michael Meaker. he was brilliant in rentaghost..... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: Why would Emma Hayes ever leave one of the best football teams in the world for a tinpot league one club? One of the best football teams in the World ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 Money talks..........Fans are forever the rest are just passing through. Saying that what would it take/cost for you to move clubs/change ST`s swapping to Sag ST for instance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Sheltons Army said: One of the best football teams in the World ? Yes, 6 super leagues, 3 FA cups, 2 League cups… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: Yes, 6 super leagues, 3 FA cups, 2 League cups… Ohhh you are talking women’s football Not one of the ‘best teams in the world then ‘ one of the best women’s teams maybe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUTOR Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 9 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: Ohhh you are talking women’s football Not one of the ‘best teams in the world then ‘ one of the best women’s teams maybe Statistically one of the best football teams in the world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Bouncearoundtheground said: Statistically one of the best football teams in the world :laugh: And one who would get well beaten by FGR Edited May 11, 2022 by Sheltons Army 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sheltons Army said: And one who would get well beaten by FGR We have a dinosaur in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted May 11, 2022 Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, TonyTonyTony said: We have a dinosaur in the house. Whatever floats your boat Different games despite the outcry when you dare suggest so Or are you suggesting they can be compared Who do you think would win ? fair play - it’s cool to be ‘seen’ to be ‘with it ‘ Edited May 11, 2022 by Sheltons Army 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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