View From Afar wrote:It almost goes without saying that Alex has exceeded all reasonable expectations as a new manager and given us all (players, management and fans) a half season to remember and one which has been beyond our wildest dreams. So, well done Alex and all the best for the future - I genuinely hope you are a huge success at Norwich and beyond and that you enjoy it and can look back fondly at your time with Accies.
Like everyone else, I am so disappointed that we will never know what you could have achieved here with us as it could have been the pinnacle of Accies teams' performance in our entire 140+ years history - I think you (Alex) will also look back in the future and wonder what might have been.
I know opportunities have to be grabbed when they present themselves but I can't help feeling that a manager should never abandon a group of players (and fans) in mid-campaign. It is different for a player, but someone who aspires to leadership should put the group good above individual gain - I accept that is not easy to do if someone offers to significantly (double? triple? quadruple?) increase your salary but it does matter, it is important. Leaving at the end of the season would have been more appropriate (and dignified), perhaps that's an old fashioned view, sorry.
Anyway, good luck Alex and all the best - I will now be looking out for Norwich results with fingers crossed!
silverfox wrote:Agree with VFA about the speed and timing of Alex's departure and what might have been had he stayed. Sometimes it does feel that Accies are as much a selling platform as a football team, but this is true of Scottish football in general, and is something that is part of the fabric of being Accies fan.
However, as said before we need to have confidence in the system that created such recent success.........onwards and upwards!
In terms of additions to the coaching/managerial team I wonder if any of the following , with previous links to Accies, would interest us:
Stuart Taylor, Mark McLaughlin, Stuart Balmer, Simon Mensing, Jack Ross, Billy Stark, Scott Booth,
Willie Wastle wrote:Quite a start for Alex at Bournemouth today.
A goal behind away to the Championship leaders, losing players through injuries, down to ten men... and still wins 2-1.
The man's a born winner.
Yer Sisters Yer Maw wrote:Willie Wastle wrote:Quite a start for Alex at Bournemouth today.
A goal behind away to the Championship leaders, losing players through injuries, down to ten men... and still wins 2-1.
The man's a born winner.
Norwich fan on Pie & Bovril said he came down to the dugout to take control of the team when their man was sent off, made a few tweaks and they went on to score the late winner.
RICARDO wrote:Yer Sisters Yer Maw wrote:Willie Wastle wrote:Quite a start for Alex at Bournemouth today.
A goal behind away to the Championship leaders, losing players through injuries, down to ten men... and still wins 2-1.
The man's a born winner.
Norwich fan on Pie & Bovril said he came down to the dugout to take control of the team when their man was sent off, made a few tweaks and they went on to score the late winner.
Looks like you've sent us a real winner.
Thanks and good luck to you all.
Alfie Olek wrote:A reassuring piece in the Herald. I see Graeme Jones gets a mention perhaps worth keeping an eye on himIn terms of additions to the coaching/managerial team I wonder if any of the following , with previous links to Accies, would interest us:
Stuart Taylor, Mark McLaughlin, Stuart Balmer, Simon Mensing, Jack Ross, Billy Stark, Scott Booth,
If Canning is taking the Neil role and it works then its finding a replacement for Frankie thats next. Stark has the experience but can’t see him coming. Taylor might be the best bet.
ThaiCanary wrote:I never thought in a million years that I would be joining and contributing to a Hamilton Accies footy forum, but 'tis a strange world.
Since the mention of AN possibly coming to Norwich, then subsequently moving, I have been browsing the related content on here and have been thoroughly impressed with you guys. There appears to be a real sense of 'fair play' and a huge lack of bitterness, although I accept that might change if the likes of Andreu are to follow him out of the door.
I genuinely hope you can maintain the standard that has been set this season ans remain at the top end of the SPL come the end of the season.
I like the idea of a friendly match in the summer, which could help to cement some kind of 'relationship' between the two clubs, and as we have a very friendly fan base, you are assured of a hassle free day from any such visit.
Good luck guys and maybe see you on here again soon.
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