' Blackpool manager '
Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:04 pm
It seems there manager is leaving now.
Sat 6th Sept 2014
Exit for latest Blackpool manager
Jose Riga’s troubled term as Blackpool manager looks set to come to an end, with Owen Coyle high on the list of candidates to replace him.
The Gazette understands the relationship between Riga and chairman Karl Oyston has completely broken down and the Belgian’s departure could be confirmed today.
The 57-year-old is on the brink of a Bloomfield Road exit after only six games in charge – the shortest term in office in the club’s history, halving Michael Appleton’s record of 12 games in 2012-13.
Riga left for a family holiday in Belgium after last weekend’s defeat at Millwall and has made no contact with Bloomfield Road since the transfer window closed on Monday.
Should Jose Riga’s reign as Blackpool boss end this weekend, the search would begin immediately for Pool’s fifth manager (including long-term caretaker Barry Ferguson) since Ian Holloway moved on in November 2012.
Coyle would be Oyston’s first choice after two attempts to secure his services in recent years.
The 48-year-old Scot has been out of work since his six-month spell at Wigan ended last December and would bring a wealth of experience to Bloomfield Road. The former Celtic striker, who is based in the North-West, guided Burnley to the Premier League in 2009 before moving on the Bolton the following season.
Riga has presided over Pool’s worst ever start to a season – six straight defeats – in a turbulent reign which is not yet three months old.
Having started pre-season training in June with only six players, Riga just about patched a squad together in time for the start of the season.
His time at the club has been overshadowed by constant bickering with Oyston, the Belgian claiming he has never been properly backed by his chairman.
Riga stated last weekend that his squad was not good enough to avoid relegation and that at least four new additions were needed ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.
No new players arrived and Pool now look set to start yet another new era, with the so- called ‘Riga Revolution’ at an end.
Riga was yet again unavailable for comment last night as was Oyston, who continues to come under heavy criticism from supporters.
Both the Blackpool Supporters Association and the Supporters Trust slammed Oyston in The Gazette, claiming he had not done enough to drag the club out of its current mess. And Riga’s assistant Bart De Roover branded the club “unprofessional” as he walked out this week.
Burton boss Gary Rowett and former Leeds and Reading manager Brian McDermott would also be high on Oyston’s list of possible replacements for Riga.
Sat 6th Sept 2014
Exit for latest Blackpool manager
Jose Riga’s troubled term as Blackpool manager looks set to come to an end, with Owen Coyle high on the list of candidates to replace him.
The Gazette understands the relationship between Riga and chairman Karl Oyston has completely broken down and the Belgian’s departure could be confirmed today.
The 57-year-old is on the brink of a Bloomfield Road exit after only six games in charge – the shortest term in office in the club’s history, halving Michael Appleton’s record of 12 games in 2012-13.
Riga left for a family holiday in Belgium after last weekend’s defeat at Millwall and has made no contact with Bloomfield Road since the transfer window closed on Monday.
Should Jose Riga’s reign as Blackpool boss end this weekend, the search would begin immediately for Pool’s fifth manager (including long-term caretaker Barry Ferguson) since Ian Holloway moved on in November 2012.
Coyle would be Oyston’s first choice after two attempts to secure his services in recent years.
The 48-year-old Scot has been out of work since his six-month spell at Wigan ended last December and would bring a wealth of experience to Bloomfield Road. The former Celtic striker, who is based in the North-West, guided Burnley to the Premier League in 2009 before moving on the Bolton the following season.
Riga has presided over Pool’s worst ever start to a season – six straight defeats – in a turbulent reign which is not yet three months old.
Having started pre-season training in June with only six players, Riga just about patched a squad together in time for the start of the season.
His time at the club has been overshadowed by constant bickering with Oyston, the Belgian claiming he has never been properly backed by his chairman.
Riga stated last weekend that his squad was not good enough to avoid relegation and that at least four new additions were needed ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline.
No new players arrived and Pool now look set to start yet another new era, with the so- called ‘Riga Revolution’ at an end.
Riga was yet again unavailable for comment last night as was Oyston, who continues to come under heavy criticism from supporters.
Both the Blackpool Supporters Association and the Supporters Trust slammed Oyston in The Gazette, claiming he had not done enough to drag the club out of its current mess. And Riga’s assistant Bart De Roover branded the club “unprofessional” as he walked out this week.
Burton boss Gary Rowett and former Leeds and Reading manager Brian McDermott would also be high on Oyston’s list of possible replacements for Riga.
Re: ' Blackpool '
Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:37 pm
Its the chairman that needs to go not the manager.
Re: ' Blackpool '
Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:44 pm
Gaynor Straight wrote:Its the chairman that needs to go not the manager.
I know but that's the way it is these days i'm afraid.
Re: ' Blackpool '
Sat Sep 06, 2014 4:51 pm
What a complete waste of time.
Re: ' Blackpool manager '
Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:22 pm
Blackpool line up Mark Robbins to replace Jose Riga
MARK ROBBINS is in line for the manager's job at Blackpool after Owen Coyle pulled out of the running.
Seasiders chairman Karl Oyston is believed to be on the verge of sacking Belgian boss Jose Riga in the wake of a miserable start to the Championship season.
Although Riga has not yet left the crisis club, he is unlikely to be in charge as Blackpool look for a first win of the season at home to Wolves on Saturday.
Oyston prepared for Riga's exit by holding lengthy talks with Coyle's representatives over the weekend.
Although Oystyon dislikes dealing with agents, negotiations were at an advanced stage after Oyston offered Coyle an impressive wage package to take on a club in turmoil.
But it is understood the former Burnley, Bolton and Wigan boss ruled himself out after becoming alarmed by reports from managers who have previously worked under Oyston.
Robbins, however, is looking for a return to management after being sacked by Huddersfield after losing the opening game of this season 4-0 at home to Bournemouth.
The former Manchester United star knocked back an approach from Blackpool in January last year but is now in their sights again.
Robbins is currently without an agent and that will suit Oyston as he seeks a fourth manager in less than 12 months.
Riga further infuriated Oyston by heading home to Belgium during the international break.
Oyston said: "He has said, on many occasions on the record, that he would use the international break to get the players up to fitness and to work with the squad we now have.
"The first thing the manager does is hop on a plane and clear off to Belgium for a week without telling anyone.
"Let's face it, we've lost every competitive game he's managed and these actions aren't the most professional way to get us out of this position."
MARK ROBBINS is in line for the manager's job at Blackpool after Owen Coyle pulled out of the running.
Seasiders chairman Karl Oyston is believed to be on the verge of sacking Belgian boss Jose Riga in the wake of a miserable start to the Championship season.
Although Riga has not yet left the crisis club, he is unlikely to be in charge as Blackpool look for a first win of the season at home to Wolves on Saturday.
Oyston prepared for Riga's exit by holding lengthy talks with Coyle's representatives over the weekend.
Although Oystyon dislikes dealing with agents, negotiations were at an advanced stage after Oyston offered Coyle an impressive wage package to take on a club in turmoil.
But it is understood the former Burnley, Bolton and Wigan boss ruled himself out after becoming alarmed by reports from managers who have previously worked under Oyston.
Robbins, however, is looking for a return to management after being sacked by Huddersfield after losing the opening game of this season 4-0 at home to Bournemouth.
The former Manchester United star knocked back an approach from Blackpool in January last year but is now in their sights again.
Robbins is currently without an agent and that will suit Oyston as he seeks a fourth manager in less than 12 months.
Riga further infuriated Oyston by heading home to Belgium during the international break.
Oyston said: "He has said, on many occasions on the record, that he would use the international break to get the players up to fitness and to work with the squad we now have.
"The first thing the manager does is hop on a plane and clear off to Belgium for a week without telling anyone.
"Let's face it, we've lost every competitive game he's managed and these actions aren't the most professional way to get us out of this position."
Re: ' Blackpool manager '
Tue Sep 09, 2014 11:24 pm
TopCat CCFC wrote:Blackpool line up Mark Robbins to replace Jose Riga
MARK ROBBINS is in line for the manager's job at Blackpool after Owen Coyle pulled out of the running.
Seasiders chairman Karl Oyston is believed to be on the verge of sacking Belgian boss Jose Riga in the wake of a miserable start to the Championship season.
Although Riga has not yet left the crisis club, he is unlikely to be in charge as Blackpool look for a first win of the season at home to Wolves on Saturday.
Oyston prepared for Riga's exit by holding lengthy talks with Coyle's representatives over the weekend.
Although Oystyon dislikes dealing with agents, negotiations were at an advanced stage after Oyston offered Coyle an impressive wage package to take on a club in turmoil.
But it is understood the former Burnley, Bolton and Wigan boss ruled himself out after becoming alarmed by reports from managers who have previously worked under Oyston.
Robbins, however, is looking for a return to management after being sacked by Huddersfield after losing the opening game of this season 4-0 at home to Bournemouth.
The former Manchester United star knocked back an approach from Blackpool in January last year but is now in their sights again.
Robbins is currently without an agent and that will suit Oyston as he seeks a fourth manager in less than 12 months.
Riga further infuriated Oyston by heading home to Belgium during the international break.
Oyston said: "He has said, on many occasions on the record, that he would use the international break to get the players up to fitness and to work with the squad we now have.
"The first thing the manager does is hop on a plane and clear off to Belgium for a week without telling anyone.
"Let's face it, we've lost every competitive game he's managed and these actions aren't the most professional way to get us out of this position."
Cheers Tony
They can get Alex Ferguson is and they'll do no better. Their club has become a joke, after everyone was routing for them four years ago.