Ex-Staff Des Buckingham

[Northstandboy]

Des Buckingham Joined: September 2004 - July 2014 (U18 Manager/Assistant Coach) 16th November 2023 - 15th December 2024 (Head Coach) ​

 

[Peterdev]

I wish Des all the luck in the world. He over achieved first season and we wil always wonder what would have happened had he had more support in terms of support. The championship is the toughest league to be in for small clubs. Rowett has taken the club to the next level and if we finish 14th or so without a struggle, I for one would be very happy.
The best news would be see the new ground getting the go ahead. I’d be delighted if Des went to Plymouth rather than Cardiff as I think they’d give home more time to achieve success, something Cardiff seem unwilling or unable to do

 

[Jster]

Might be useful if Des were at a league one club, as he may be interested in some of our more league one-suited players.

 

[Swaby39]

I hope wherever Des goes he gets proper backing. I feel he joined us as a boyhood dream but was let down in terms of his backroom staff and had to make do with the existing people at the club after Manning had taken his team.

Rowett’s done alright with them. He’s added one of his own, but let’s not pretend Mark Sale is the difference between Rowett and Buckingham.

We all loved Des, but he’s a big boy and doesn’t need molly-cuddling.

 

[werthersoriginal]

Rowett’s done alright with them. He’s added one of his own, but let’s not pretend Mark Sale is the difference between Rowett and Buckingham.

We all loved Des, but he’s a big boy and doesn’t need molly-cuddling.

I'm sure Des would have done better if he'd had an established number two that he was mates with, as a lot of managers seem to - but the club couldn't have created that relationship. Also didn't he know Chris Hackett from his youth days?

 

[windmill]

Rowett’s done alright with them. He’s added one of his own, but let’s not pretend Mark Sale is the difference between Rowett and Buckingham.

We all loved Des, but he’s a big boy and doesn’t need molly-cuddling.

"coddling".

 

[Swaby39]

I'm sure Des would have done better if he'd had an established number two that he was mates with, as a lot of managers seem to - but the club couldn't have created that relationship. Also didn't he know Chris Hackett from his youth days?

Well, there’s obviously a reason Rowett moved so quickly to get Mark Sale - so I’m not denying that it’s very advantageous. But it’s regularly thrown in to dilute criticism of Des which I just think is needless and makes him look a bit of a princess. Nobody is coming at him, everybody remembers him fondly, so it’s just weird to me to keep playing body guard.

 

[chuckbert]

Favourite for Cardiff and Plymouth?! I don't think he'll be able to do both.

I dunno, jet ski across the Bristol Channel?

 

[PotterToWrapItUp]

I wish Des all the luck in the world. He over achieved first season and we wil always wonder what would have happened had he had more support in terms of support. The championship is the toughest league to be in for small clubs. Rowett has taken the club to the next level and if we finish 14th or so without a struggle, I for one would be very happy.
The best news would be see the new ground getting the go ahead. I’d be delighted if Des went to Plymouth rather than Cardiff as I think they’d give home more time to achieve success, something Cardiff seem unwilling or unable to do

You’re right, we’ll never know what would’ve happened had he stayed. Some may think it’s mad to say he could’ve turned it around, but there’s not a single chance in hell after the Bolton away game last season I’d have had us down to go on and get 17 points from a possible 24, finish in the playoffs, AND win them.

There’s no question the board made the right decision last December, but Des’ contribution to this club will not be forgotten.

I hope he’s a big success at Cardiff.

 

[Stranger]

You’re right, we’ll never know what would’ve happened had he stayed. Some may think it’s mad to say he could’ve turned it around, but there’s not a single chance in hell after the Bolton away game last season I’d have had us down to go on and get 17 points from a possible 24, finish in the playoffs, AND win them.

There’s no question the board made the right decision last December, but Des’ contribution to this club will not be forgotten.

I hope he’s a big success at Cardiff.

Even if he doesn't go there?

 

[Bicester Yellow]

Well, there’s obviously a reason Rowett moved so quickly to get Mark Sale - so I’m not denying that it’s very advantageous. But it’s regularly thrown in to dilute criticism of Des which I just think is needless and makes him look a bit of a princess. Nobody is coming at him, everybody remembers him fondly, so it’s just weird to me to keep playing body guard.

Someone called him an assistant on X yesterday, almost like he’d forgot that he actually was in charge of the final, said the reason we got promoted was manning

 

[m]

Even if he doesn't go there?

He will if he gets the Plymouth job.

 

[SteMerritt]

I dunno, jet ski across the Bristol Channel?

That'll just leave him in Weston-super-Mare though, not sure that will help much.

 

[chuckbert]

That'll just leave him in Weston-super-Mare though, not sure that will help much.

Nah - Minehead. Then quad bike, just in time for kick off.

 

[SteMerritt]

Nah - Minehead. Then quad bike, just in time for kick off.

What, down 'caravan alley'? He will struggle to get past Cullompton.

 

[chuckbert]

What, down 'caravan alley'? He will struggle to get past Cullompton.

Quad bike so that he can slip down the other side of the hedge.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Quad bike so that he can slip down the other side of the hedge.

If he was a real Oxford fan then he would use an E-Scooter as a nod to our new eco friendly stadium.

 

[LowerSouth]

I'm sure Des would have done better if he'd had an established number two that he was mates with, as a lot of managers seem to - but the club couldn't have created that relationship. Also didn't he know Chris Hackett from his youth days?

Thought at the time and subsequently, that he did identify a number two- who then didn’t wish to join him ??

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Des is now 5/1 to be next manger of Cardiff and 4/1 for the Plymouth job.

 

[NorthWestOx]

I dunno, jet ski across the Bristol Channel?

Don't be silly, he's got a pilot's license.

 

[Royalstandard74]

Back at 2/5 favourite again for Cardiff job

 

[Wallop]

Back at 2/5 favourite again for Cardiff job

Someone has stuck a tenner on him then.

 

[Bicester Yellow]

Someone has stuck a tenner on him then.

Or jones turned them down..

Bit of both I’d suspect but they could do worse than Des with the situation they find themselves in at the moment

 

[Peterdev]

I’d be happier if Plymouth got him. Cardiff won’t stick with anyone they appiint

 

[JOHN BOY]

I don't think Cardiff is a good fit for Des.Might be wrong just a feeling.

 

[LowerSouth]

His stated preference was to coach in Japan or the US.
There are several places in the states named Cardiff .

 

[notThisWayButThat]

His stated preference was to coach in Japan or the US.
There are several places in the states named Cardiff .

Also lots called Birmingham

 

[LowerSouth]

Also lots called Birmingham
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He hasn’t been linked with Birmingham

 

[BillyTurleys CurlyWurly]

Des has interviewed for the Plymouth job.

 

[Left Wing Cross]

Also lots called Birmingham
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There's 20+ Oxfords too

 

[Marked Ox]

Also lots called Birmingham
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Although 2 are just cemeteries and another is submerged at the bottom of a lake.

Plenty are a small clump of houses.