New Championship Managers

No, not the game but some new managers - all of which are facing a very tough job indeed.

Bolton - Dougie Freedman

Burnley - Sean Dyche

Blackburn - Henning Berg

Ipswich Town - Mick McCarthy


What does everyone think? For me, the two sensible appointments there is Mr McCarthy and Sean Dyche. Not sure what experience Berg has in not only English league management, but vitally, championship management.


This has to be our best chance to get out of this league yet.

Ipswich seem to have made a sound appointment with Mick. Although thought Paul jewell was really quite unlucky with results. Not sure that Freedman has enough experience for the Bolton job though. Dont know what to make of Blackburn and Berg, and Dyche to Burnley seems a sound option. Like you said Rhys, this might be our best opportunity. I don't really think that there is much to fret about at this time.

McCarthy is a great choice. His premiership performances may well be dubious but no one can doubt his championship pedigree. Ever sacking him from Wolves was an idiotic mistake from the board. If he's given proper backing Ipswich could be a force to be reckoned with within a few seasons.

Think Ipswich will be fine now and probably be a top half next season.

My main concern is that we're playing Bolton in Doogie Howser's first game in charge. They still have some good players and teams with new managers always get a spike in form - I think we would do well to get a draw there.

Saying that, I expect three points at Charlton.

well i agree with rhys on this - this has to be the best chance of getting out of this division, - & i reckon we will get 3 pts 2morro