Nathan jones

I’d love a tried and tested manager. Hughton would be been my first choice before he went to Forest. Eddie Howe would be a dream appointment. There’s not many who’ve been there and done it with an unblemished track record though.

The football that Wigan we’re playing and the brilliant recruitment almost allowed them to escape the drop despite the points deduction.

As I say, bar Howe (who I don’t think would come), I’d personally give Bellamy the job when it comes up.

I agree Howe is the main choice but that will depend on what few things all coming together including the boards ambition for the club and Howes willingness to drop a division and start again. Its not out of the question nobody else higher up seems interested.

Wigans recruitment was at a lower level. Signing big name , big wage championship and premier league players is a totally different ball game. Totally different levels.

Its also interesting the fact a lot of people wanted Hughton and Pulis.

Hughton is failing badly at Forest with a good squad, Pulis didn't win a single game at WednesdY and got sacked.

It shows how hard it is to actually pick a manager at this level. The big name won't drop down and the lower names are not good enough .

You make some good points. What I’d say about Hughton is that he normally needs time to build a team. If Forest are patient, then I think he’ll get them promoted but that could be a couple of seasons from now.

Pullis is an interesting one. Did poorly at West Brom, albeit in the prem, having done an amazing job at Palace. Did ok at Boro - though he’d smash it but didn’t reach the heights I’d expected - then it was a debacle at Wednesday. Clearly their owner is of his head though. Pullis can’t have completely lost it, and his style is still working for teams.

I agree
Forest will gain promotion within 3 years if they stick with Hughton. And they will play good football doing getting it.