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Who Next?
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Posted by David Snowball
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Saturday, September 09, 2006
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So it's now open season to speculate as to who might take the helm at the Albion.
After his public announcement this week that he would consider a job outside the Premiership, Alan Curbishley would be my preferred choice.
It seems the terms of his departure from Charlton mean he can't take another job until October, so, as long as the Albion can hold their nerve for three weeks, it could be well worth waiting for...if Brighton can afford him.
Charlton must be the perfect model for how Brighton could develop over time so to appoint the man who did such a great job for them would be a fantastic coup.
Once again, though, the lack-of-stadium fiasco blights the picture and someone like Curbishley is likely to have better opportunities to pursue before too long, where there will be more money to spend to back his ambitions.
Who else could be in the frame? I'd say it's too early for Dean Wilkins to step up, but a few good results as caretaker would support his cause.
Danny Wilson's name has been mentioned but he's only just taken the reins at Hartlepool, so he may feel an obligation to hang around there for a while longer.
How about giving Paul Ince the managerial debut he's looking for?
He was keen to take on Wolves, so he doesn't lack ambition, and he must have plenty of good contacts considering the teams he's played for.
The timing of McGhee's departure is certainly strange but Knight was obviously concerned about the early season stayaway fans - rather than the vociferous ones - and considered the only way Withdean might fill up again was with a fresh approach.
Also, in his Seagulls World interview, Knight implies - but falls just short of saying - that new players didn't want to come to the Albion because of McGhee, so someone must have said something to precipitate the decision.
One thing's for sure, there are enough out-of-work football managers around to choose from. Let's hope from the fans' point of view whoever takes it on is someone who excites and enthuses sufficiently to fill the ground and get us back up to the right end of the table.Labels: League One, News 06-07, Nick Turrell
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McGhee Steps Down
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Posted by David Snowball
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Friday, September 08, 2006
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Albion Manager Mark McGhee who took over just under 3 years ago has today stepped down after losing the backing of the fans. Dick Knight discussed the situation with the now ex-manager yesterday afternoon and they felt this was the right decision.
Knight said "Mark understands that and has agreed to step down. A lot of people thought Mark would be leaving at the end of last season but at that time I backed him, I thought he needed the chance.
"What has happened is the fans have really got on Mark's back and that is the way it is in football, and the team needs to be rejuvenated."Labels: David Snowball, League One, News 06-07
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