League One Michael Appleton

[arthurturner]

Quits Lincoln.

 

[Oslernorth]

What went wrong there?

 

[Thomas/Brock/Jones]

I'd imagine not a big enough budget for him to feel he could do well , he doesn't seem to stay anywhere for long does he ?
After his cancer scare as well maybe he needs a break or to concentrate on other ventures ?

 

[unification]

What went wrong there?

Nothing particularly. They over performed last year and finished where they should do in an average season this time around. It makes their finish look disappointing when it’s really par for what Lincoln can presently achieve.

MApp’s contract was up, I believe, and it was felt a new challenge was needed by all.

 

[Victor1986]

Health reason - he is going to take a break. He will be back.

 

[Basham Wonderland]

Health reason - he is going to take a break. He will be back.

I hope so

 

[Essexyellows]

The lad doesn`t need to work after his pay-off from Leicester and probably doesn`t need the stress.

Hope he stays healthy and enjoys the more important things in life.

 

[dickwalton1964]

The lad doesn`t need to work after his pay-off from Leicester and probably doesn`t need the stress.

Hope he stays healthy and enjoys the more important things in life.

Forget his pay off from Leicester, Appleton will already be a wealthy man from his pay out that ended his career - well over a million I think it was.

 

[MJB]

Forget his pay off from Leicester, Appleton will already be a wealthy man from his pay out that ended his career - well over a million I think it was.

Soon fritters away when you’ve got a ten grand a week tattoo habit though.

 

[Isle of Wight Yellow]

“We can’t afford to appoint Michael Appleton as our new manager as we’re in a relegation battle and he’s a notoriously slow starter”

… Slower than 4 points out of 12?

 

[Jster]

These were his first seven games when he managed Oxford, so yes, quite possibly:

 

[Left Wing Cross]

Sacked in the Morning - Michael Appleton on Injuries - BBC Sounds

Former Blackpool manager Michael Appleton explains why he took his surgeon to court

www.bbc.co.uk

Appleton discusses his career and injuries - mostly focused on his playing career

 

[OX11yellow]

Appleton appointed as Charlton manager

 

[Grumpy Git]

Appleton appointed as Charlton manager

They will do well with him in charge. Great choice.

 

[Peterdev]

That’s great Methven connection

 

[greatunclekip]

They are contenders now.

 

[werthersoriginal]

Look what you could have had. Going to be fascinating to see who comes out on top.

 

[Carpy]

That’s great Methven connection

Also noticed in their press release Simon Lenagan, looks like salmon pants wants to get the band back together

 

[Foley]

They are contenders now.

Really?
The thing about MAPP is that he wants his own players in. If the players Charlton have suit him then they could do well. If he doesn't start well ( like at Oxford), it maybe the January window when they will improve

 

[Scotchegg]

They are contenders now.

Are they? Appleton has never been a manager that has seen an immediate upturn in results. 2 wins in his first 12 with Oxford, 3 wins in his first 12 with Lincoln, and 3 wins in his first 12 with Blackpool.

He's a notoriously slow starter that needed a second season to find success at Oxford and Lincoln and has not survived long enough for a second season at any of the other clubs he's been with.

He may well find success at Charlton, but it's unlikely to be this season.

 

[Marked Ox]

They are contenders now.

Not if the MApp at Blackpool turns up or his 1st season with us. If the 2nd season version turns up then I'd agree in time they will be.

 

[SirAndyOfCrosby]

They are contenders now.

Are they f*ck.

Look what you could have had. Going to be fascinating to see who comes out on top.

What, of us and Charlton? Really?

To me that shows a baffling lack of faith in what we have done this summer and how we have performed this season thus far.

If Charlton somehow finish above us this season either we'll have completely imploded and ripped up the entire philosophy and identity that we've built and embedded at the club under the current management - and/or Charlton Athletic and their swollen and unbalanced squad, will, with the appointment of a pretty average Football League manager, turn into the best side ever seen at this level.

We will finish Top 6. Charlton will not.

Bookmark.

 

[werthersoriginal]

Are they f*ck.



What, of us and Charlton? Really?

To me that shows a baffling lack of faith in what we have done this summer and how we have performed this season thus far.

If Charlton somehow finish above us this season either we'll have completely imploded and ripped up the entire philosophy and identity that we've built and embedded at the club under the current management - and/or Charlton Athletic and their swollen and unbalanced squad, will, with the appointment of a pretty average Football League manager, turn into the best side ever seen at this level.

We will finish Top 6. Charlton will not.

Bookmark.

I meant more it will be interesting to see how much Charlton improve under him, how they play, and whether we maintain our good start. I'm not one of these clairvoyants who know everything so I'll just wait and see.

 

[bazzer9461]

17 pages and the 1st page alone is minted with negativity on Mapps appointme

 

[ttg17]

They are contenders now.

I mean, they were anyway. They were a lot of people's pick for having had the best window. Will be interesting to see what they can do with someone we know can be a very effective manager at this level at the helm. That said, seems a slightly odd move for him: having had a career pre-us of working exclusively (and failing) at basketcase clubs, going to Charlton in their present state seems a possible continuation of the same.

 

[greatunclekip]

I mean, they were anyway. They were a lot of people's pick for having had the best window. Will be interesting to see what they can do with someone we know can be a very effective manager at this level at the helm. That said, seems a slightly odd move for him: having had a career pre-us of working exclusively (and failing) at basketcase clubs, going to Charlton in their present state seems a possible continuation of the same.

They were mine. Really good squad. Just needed a competent coach which they now have.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

Appleton will certainly improve them. When we played them they looked like a bunch of halfway decent players who had no real idea of what the team plan was. He'll be able to sort that out.

 

[OxfordYankee]

I’ve nothing against Appleton, bar the fact he walked out on us (OK, I do resent that a little, and yes I know that Eales etc etc etc) and he was, eventually, a great manager for us. The 15/16 season means that his time at the club will be forever remembered as wonderful, but why all the well-wishing?

I couldn’t give two hoots about Charlton, Methven and, now that he’s there, Appleton either.

 

[ZeroTheHero]

why all the well-wishing?

I can't see any! All I can see is people discussing how they think he will do in that situation - not one single person has said that they hope he does well there...

 

[OxfordYankee]

I can't see any! All I can see is people discussing how they think he will do in that situation - not one single person has said that they hope he does well there...

You’re right.

My mind has merged Twitter and the forum.