Next CUFC Manager Discussion Thread

Beech looked good. Young manager, very modern, experienced coach, analytical. Shame he was so shite, totally unwilling to change tactics that so obviously weren't working.

Usually we have to keep paying the manager until the end of his contract. Can't they make him work as a coach? Get some value for our £7k a month.

I think clibbins will either go for similar.

Giving it to someone like Grainger or Murphy with no experience of League 2 management would be a big risk, but would fit the BOD’s recent pattern of appointing someone who can’t believe they got the job and therefore won’t rock the boat.

It also appears the new manager won’t have the luxury of choosing their own assistant and will instead receive a free Gavin Skelton.

Because of the dire situation we’re in I would personally go for experience in the Sheridan or Curle mould.

Time to announce Lee Clark and use his knowledge to raid the untapped Sudanese market

GS will get first shout. If he does well with a group of players I think should be good enough for this division, he will be the cheapest option and slightly proven. He ticks a lot of boxes.

Disclaimer: A lot of the boxes this current BOD would want ticked.

No experienced manager will want to come and work with this shit show.

It could also be the end, before it’s begun, for any new manager.

Keith Curle looked very cheery on Quest at Mansfield. Maybe he’s been approached.

In my heart I want someone like Danny Grainger did a good job at Workington and knows the club (although at level much lower than ours ) but feel it would be important to pair him with the right assistant somthing that a I feel like was not done with Beech who need someone with experience alongside him .

My worry is if we go for experience it will be one on their way down looking for another paycheck or would see straight through the current board and be off like a Shot.

Anyone know who Adam Collin is referring to here? Referring to when Beech was appointed:

“when the job was available I spoke with DH and told him the man to get who was a experienced manager, he had 2 interviews, then went with some1 with no experience. #cheapeasyoption”

Quoted from nobbyblue on Sunday, 10 October 2025

I think the BOD will want someone popular with the fans to take the heat off them.

Danny Grainger or Peter Murphy perhaps.

Possibly for DG - No for PM.

I think the BOD will want someone popular with the fans to take the heat off them.

Danny Grainger or Peter Murphy perhaps.

One of the biggest appointments we’ll likely ever make this time.

Do we go experienced? Big name to get the fans back? Up and coming?

Massive few days ahead.

Over to you CUFC…

Simmo would be nice but not much chance. Don't really think it will make any difference as long as we are stuck with the incompetents running the club.