Neil Mccann Coach

[southcoastbear 1,639]

Gio and McCann would do me , wanted them when we signed Kaksheena 

Even the mention of that clown brings it back

[The Dude 20,026]

1 minute ago, Brackley Bluenose said:

Nightmare, looks like Gio has fucked the season already. Thanks for letting us know mate 👍🏻

Shame you're so pessimistic about Gio's appointment. I'm looking forward to 56 myself.

[The Specky Forum Organiser 66,670]

2 hours ago, KeyserSoze said:

Remember Jim Traynor, I’ll leave that there 

What the fuck does this mean

 

 

[Brackley Bluenose 4,479]

Just now, The Dude said:

Shame you're so pessimistic about Gio's appointment. I'm looking forward to 56 myself.

Not with this imminent appointment of a shit coach. Bad news for us all, really glad the Dundee boys you’ve spoken to have warned us in advance. Gio can get to fuck imo.

[Big Al 55 9,323]

You’ll always get players who don’t like managers. Often it’s the ones who are not picked to play or criticised by the boss.

if GVB wants him that’s good enough for me, we already know GVB will be considerably more hands on than SG ever was.

[Heshootshescores 1,905]

We dont even know which job he is being considered for( or if indeed he IS being considered for a job ...its the Sun reporting this FFS) so perhaps the depth and seriousness of the debate is somewhat premature.

[The Dude 20,026]

1 minute ago, Brackley Bluenose said:

Not with this imminent appointment of a shit coach. Bad news for us all, really glad the Dundee boys you’ve spoken to have warned us in advance. Gio can get to fuck imo.

Who said they were all Dundee players?

[Brackley Bluenose 4,479]

1 minute ago, The Dude said:

Who said they were all Dundee players?

There’s more detractors? Wow! Looks like Gio is miles off it with this one according to your sources James. 

[The Dude 20,026]

1 minute ago, Brackley Bluenose said:

There’s more detractors? Wow! Looks like Gio is miles off it with this one according to your sources James. 

Again, where have I said that? All I said is I've spoken to six players who worked under him.

[G13 3,038]

@The Dude from the players you spoke to, was there a main reason they gave for not liking him? Genuinely interested.

[Brackley Bluenose 4,479]

1 minute ago, The Dude said:

Again, where have I said that? All I said is I've spoken to six players who worked under him.

No James you said he’s not a good coach. The club have clearly fucked this appointment

[The Dude 20,026]

Just now, G13 said:

@The Dude from the players you spoke to, was there a main reason they gave for not liking him? Genuinely interested.

Generally just didn't feel challenged enough by his sessions and felt they were all a bit robotic. They'd talk through very specific threats and weaknesses but nothing ever seemed to really change in the sessions to put the ideas into practice.

[G13 3,038]

1 minute ago, The Dude said:

Generally just didn't feel challenged enough by his sessions and felt they were all a bit robotic. They'd talk through very specific threats and weaknesses but nothing ever seemed to really change in the sessions to put the ideas into practice.

He comes across well on RTV too, always analysing the play and sems to explain it well but then again I know fuck all about tactics tbh.

[The Dude 20,026]

Just now, G13 said:

He comes across well on RTV too, always analysing the play and sems to explain it well but then again I know fuck all about tactics tbh.

He'd not be the first to have a really good tactical head but not be able to lead a good session. Everybody's favourite ex-Celtic player Yogi Hughes is the same. Got a really really good idea of tactics etc but is a pretty shite coach. Quite a few coaches I know of who tactically are pretty poor, but if you give them something to work towards and defined plans, they are fantastic at taking sessions.

[sausagetrunks 6,102]

3 hours ago, KeyserSoze said:

I’d prefer my coaching staff to have a half decent career in coaching tbf. Working alongside decent managers learning the game, bringing insight and knowledge to the team. Feeding off success 
being a pundit and failed manager doesn’t count 

i think neil would be a very good addition to the staff with his knowledge of scots football but id prefer an experienced assistant. 

[sausagetrunks 6,102]

i think neil would be a very good addition to the staff with his knowledge of scots football but id prefer an experienced assistant. 

[Nelson loyal 552]

3 minutes ago, The Dude said:

Generally just didn't feel challenged enough by his sessions and felt they were all a bit robotic. They'd talk through very specific threats and weaknesses but nothing ever seemed to really change in the sessions to put the ideas into practice.

So these Dundee and Inverness  players just told a random journalist who was up to watch their training sessions that their manager was a shit coach? How did this come up in conversation? Did you ask them about his coaching abilities or did they come to you to tell their story? 

 

[The Godfather 72,861]

McCann has played at the highest level, won trophies, represented his country. He's also been involved with the Scottish game for years and knows our standards. 

If our manager wants him that means more than some arse hurt players who couldn't make the grade and blame others for their own shortcomings. 

[Nelson loyal 552]

9 minutes ago, G13 said:

He comes across well on RTV too, always analysing the play and sems to explain it well but then again I know fuck all about tactics tbh.

He never spoke to anybody mate 😂 it's all in his head 

[rangersross 6,579]

11 minutes ago, The Dude said:

Generally just didn't feel challenged enough by his sessions and felt they were all a bit robotic. They'd talk through very specific threats and weaknesses but nothing ever seemed to really change in the sessions to put the ideas into practice.

Sounds like it would be a concern if he was our manager or even the assistant charged with leading training but, from what we’re all reading and hearing, that isn’t likely because GVB is hands-on and will bring experienced coaches with him. If McCann is passing on local expertise, advice, and identifying specific threats opposition pose tactically: he sounds ideal. 

[Blues Brother 1,127]

Not to enamoured with this one. Would much prefer an experienced coach who has been and done it at a high level. 

[plumbGER 24,518]

2 hours ago, left winger said:

Was McAllister a successful appointment, though? 

1 trophy in 9.

I'd say no. For someone being said to be brought in for his Scottish experience he'd at least know how Scottish teams play cup ties. He'd have got the wire to Gerrard that St Mirren would throw everything at it, after Davis scored a late equaliser in the league cup semi final, to avoid going to extra time. We win that game it's onto the final v Livi that we would be overwhelming favourites for.

 

[The Dude 20,026]

3 minutes ago, Nelson loyal said:

So these Dundee and Inverness  players just told a random journalist who was up to watch their training sessions that their manager was a shit coach? How did this come up in conversation? Did you ask them about his coaching abilities or did they come to you to tell their story? 

 

Some of them are guys I know socially, others are ones I've interviewed or had on pressers. Comes up in conversation by asking them what's he like to play under.

[rangersross 6,579]

1 minute ago, Blues Brother said:

Not to enamoured with this one. Would much prefer an experienced coach who has been and done it at a high level. 

Is there anyone who’s: available, affordable, experienced coaching at the top level, has extensive and recent experience of Scottish football, and willing to be 3rd or 4th most senior person in our coaching setup? I doubt it. 

[Bears r us 31,000]

2 minutes ago, The Godfather said:

McCann has played at the highest level, won trophies, represented his country. He's also been involved with the Scottish game for years and knows our standards. 

If our manager wants him that means more than some arse hurt players who couldn't make the grade and blame others for their own shortcomings. 

I think he could bring a lot of info to Gio about the game in Scotland at the moment, and as you say above has done so much in the game as a player. 

If there is any truth in this story then he will be appointed because Gio & Ross think he can do a job, and I would be very happy to see him back, if they want him.  Time will tell if this is true or not.