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Post by Bojan Mackey on Jan 9, 2019 13:27:57 GMT
A big well done to the board for this. It's an appointment away from the tried and tested managerial merry go round managers who will deliver short term. We want something long term, new and fresh. The fans were screaming for it and I think they have perfectly married their vision and our vision together with this appointment. GOOOOARRRN (Best take my stoke badge out of my car for the foreseeable, can't be parking that in Luton without my car ending up on bricks!)  I’d fear for my car being parked in Luton without a Stoke badge in it. |
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Post by shipshape on Jan 9, 2019 13:28:04 GMT
He'll decide after completing his literacy training. I’m pleased to report that he can spell “Academy” Phew. Thank fuck for that. |
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jan 9, 2019 13:28:42 GMT
I’m literally drooling over this clip Great clip isn't it? I know it's only a soundbite but I believe him ... I can't wait!  |
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Post by shrewspotter on Jan 9, 2019 13:28:58 GMT
Has he brought any of the Luton back room staff? First Team Staff TEAM MANAGER: Nathan Jones ASSISTANT-MANAGER: Steve Rutter FIRST-TEAM COACH: Joaquin Gomez GOALKEEPING COACH: Kevin Dearden HEAD OF SPORTS SCIENCE: Jared Roberts-Smith PERFORMANCE ANALYST: Peter Booker CHIEF RECRUITMENT OFFICER: Mick Harford PHYSIOTHERAPIST: Simon Parsell KIT MAN/MASSEUR: Darren Cook Academy Staff ACADEMY & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER: Andy Awford ACADEMY & DEVELOPMENT COACH: Inigo Idiakez ACADEMY HEAD COACH: Jordan McCann ACADEMY ADMINISTRATOR: Emily Howes Mick Harford, now fuck me he is a hard bastard, he makes Roy Keane look like mother Teresa |
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Post by slicko on Jan 9, 2019 13:29:31 GMT
I’m pleased to report that he can spell “Academy” Phew. Thank fuck for that. But the unnecessary use of capitals needs looking at. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2019 13:29:44 GMT
Got to admit his positivity is infectious
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Post by Northy on Jan 9, 2019 13:30:15 GMT
Welcome Nathan, best of luck. It seems that whoever Stoke appoint, in some people's opinion they are damned for their decision. I personally want a manager who's successes are in front of him, not in the twilight of his career with a mixed bag of a past. I welcomed Rowett's appointment as his record seemed to suggest he had a bright future, and he is very familiar with the Championship. Unfortunately it proved to be a mistake, so let's move on. The Board have attempted to appoint a foreign manager now twice and failed. If any of them read Oatcake they were probably frightened away! There seem to be some who have their knives out for Jones before he starts, mainly because he has no experience at our level. Actually I think Rowett has reduced our level to well below a mid Championship standard. People should remember that we all start out in life with no experience and so did some of the great British football managers such as: Dave Bowen took over Northampton Town in the 4th tier of English football in 1959 and took them to the top division in 5 seasons. Alf Ramsay - coached in Southern Rhodesia and then took control at Ipswich in the 3rd Division and took them to be Champions of England. Brian Clough - coached Sunderland Youth then took over Hartlepool at the bottom of the old 4th division and with absolutely no resources (Clough drove the club coach) took them to 8th place. Appointed as manager of Derby at the bottom of the old second division and took them all the way to being Champions. Alex Ferguson - appointed player manager at East Stirlingshire in 1974 - sacked; then manager of St Mirren low down in the Scottish 2nd Division in 1975 and made them Champions of Scotland in 1977 with a team of average age 19.I am not equating Nathan Jones with the above, 3 of whom went on to much greater achievements; I am simply pointing out that many of the great achievers start out in lowly places. There are other great British managers but they generally started managing higher up the ladder. We desperately need some success again, so let's get behind him and give him some real North Staffordshire support, he needs us, and put aside the defeatist mentality. Well said Mrcoke. At least we won't be bored rigid now and people may feel like they want to go to a game instead of staying at home watching paint dry. I voted for him in the poll, lets hope he proves me right  |
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Post by Gary Hackett on Jan 9, 2019 13:30:16 GMT
Is Mick Harford coming?
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Post by slicko on Jan 9, 2019 13:31:27 GMT
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Post by Paul Spencer on Jan 9, 2019 13:33:44 GMT
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Post by crownmeking on Jan 9, 2019 13:33:57 GMT
I’m literally drooling over this clip Great clip isn't it? I know it's only a soundbite but I believe him ... I can't wait! Brilliant clip, he comes across, genuine, positive and realistic. He has a feel good factor about him. |
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Post by scfcno1fan on Jan 9, 2019 13:34:13 GMT
Good luck Nathan, we’ll be behind you.
Hopefully we can pick something up Saturday but if not looking forward to the Shrewsbury and Leeds games.
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Post by marshy on Jan 9, 2019 13:35:37 GMT
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Post by chigstoke on Jan 9, 2019 13:35:50 GMT
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Post by FullerMagic on Jan 9, 2019 13:37:14 GMT
www.stokecityfc.com/news/nathans-immense-pride“As soon as I spoke to Peter and John and heard their vision and listened to what they want to achieve, I knew this was a step that I wanted to take. “This is a club with wonderful tradition, it has a Premier League structure in every regard, baring the league this year of course. He added: “I believe I am an appointment for the long-term here, I want to win games and I want to instil a culture and a philosophy that people are going to really get behind and be proud of.”
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Post by StokieNath on Jan 9, 2019 13:37:33 GMT
Well in Nathan.
Give the fans a team to be proud of. That’s all we want.
Come on son!
Build a dynasty.
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Post by djduncanjames on Jan 9, 2019 13:37:53 GMT
BUZZING!!!  |
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Post by crownmeking on Jan 9, 2019 13:37:55 GMT
I am intrested to see if he has the ability to bring in some quality players in this tranfer window.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jan 9, 2019 13:39:00 GMT
I'll find out. I've got a pal who is out on the piss with him on Saturday night |
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Post by jzime on Jan 9, 2019 13:40:07 GMT
So. The board did wait to sack Rowett until a replacement was lined up, then they went out and hired him the next day. Lessons from 12 months ago have clearly been learnt.
Essential that he is given time now. We really don’t want to be in a position by the middle of next season where we’ve had five managers since the start of 2018. Patience and stability is essential now or we could be stuck down here for a very long time.
As long as Jones has a clear long-term vision, is trying to play football in the right way, and shows the fans a lot more respect than Rowett did, we need to show him patience from the stands in turn. I obviously hope that he can hit the ground running, but even if results aren’t immediately outstanding, if he shows enough that he will have the ability to turn it around after a few transfer windows, he will have my backing.
Most of us wanted Rowett out (myself included) and I really believe that losing the fans so badly over Christmas is what made his position untenable. Now, as long as Jones is good for us, we have to back the new man.
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Post by jezzascfc on Jan 9, 2019 13:41:31 GMT
Scholes and Carto are staying. As Rowett's entourage cleared out with him, you'd imagine that Nathan will bring his own backroom staff en masse to the club, as is the case with most managers these days, although I hope he finds space for Rooster and Rory to stay and how Mad Mick Harford would fit in with Carto is a puzzle.
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Post by marcofstoke on Jan 9, 2019 13:43:30 GMT
Absolutely delighted with this news!
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Post by s8to on Jan 9, 2019 13:43:36 GMT
ooooooohhh There's a gamechanger.. and what of Carto then?? |
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Post by mickmillslovechild on Jan 9, 2019 13:44:16 GMT
I’m literally drooling over this clip
Best part for me was the "we want to get the best out of the players. We don't want to change them , just get the best out of them".........
Could we (for the first time in a few years) be seeing a manager who plays a particular way and picks the best players for that system, or even a manager that comes up with a system specifically because it fits the players own styles and skillsets? 
How can we possibly be Stoke unless we're shoehorning forwards in to play on the wing and the like??
It almost sounds like we have a manager who sees the obvious and wants to play to the strengths of the individuals...that doesn't seem like a Stoke boss to me!
Good luck Mr. Jones!!! Can't bloody wait to see what happens myself.
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Post by davejohnno1 on Jan 9, 2019 13:44:27 GMT
That would bring me more onboard. Hart is an experienced football man, a renowned coach and has a great track record in youth development |
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Post by djduncanjames on Jan 9, 2019 13:44:28 GMT
Hope Rory stays
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Post by corkstokie on Jan 9, 2019 13:44:32 GMT
Left-field and a bit bizarre certainly but more exciting for that very reason.
Best of luck Nathan.
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Post by Fred Ferret on Jan 9, 2019 13:44:48 GMT
Excellent news and well done to the club in making an early appointment of a young and dynamic manager.
Welcome to SCFC Nathan!
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Post by Gary Hackett on Jan 9, 2019 13:45:25 GMT
Scholes and Carto are staying. As Rowett's entourage cleared out with him, you'd imagine that Nathan will bring his own backroom staff en masse to the club, as is the case with most managers these days, although I hope he finds space for Rooster and Rory to stay and how Mad Mick Harford would fit in with Carto is a puzzle. Are we sure pizza boy is staying? |
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Post by thevoid on Jan 9, 2019 13:45:39 GMT
Welcome NJ- good appointment IMHO.
The hoofball era is over 😎
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