John Collins

[IHATEHEARTS1875]

Its saying in the record that Mowbray is one of 3 potential targets for west brom and if he goes there we may get Collins. I doubt either will happen but just out of intrest what would you think of Collins? Personally I would say no. We took the gamble of having a manager with no experience with Mowbray and it paid off. But I think thats a bit of luck and dont think we should do that again as it could be a Sauzee again. For a first job, this division is to much for a new manager I think no matter how good a player he was. Look at Paul Lambert.

[hibadelic]

Originally Posted by benji1875
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Its saying in the record that Mowbray is one of 3 potential targets for west brom and if he goes there we may get Collins. I doubt either will happen but just out of intrest what would you think of Collins? Personally I would say no. We took the gamble of having a manager with no experience with Mowbray and it paid off. But I think thats a bit of luck and dont think we should do that again as it could be a Sauzee again. For a first job, this division is to much for a new manager I think no matter how good a player he was. Look at Paul Lambert.

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I don't think Mowbray will go tbh. He's already said that no contact has been made etc. Hugh Keevins knows best though, eh?

As for JC. If TM was to go I think he would be a great replacement. He's young, ambitious and smart. He's presumably got good contacts in the UK and France and is as good a role model for players as Tony himself. Sauzee and Lambert both came straight from playing at the club they became manager of, I'm not sure how they are comparable.

[StevieC]

If you were to take a chance with someone with very little managerial experience, as we did with Mowbray, then John Collins wouldn't be a bad choice.

He spent a fair bit of time in France as well as the Premiership so he'll not be short of knowledge of various coaching and tactical techniques.

[Decal Joe]

Originally Posted by StevieC
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If you were to take a chance with someone with very little managerial experience, as we did with Mowbray, then John Collins wouldn't be a bad choice.

He spent a fair bit of time in France as well as the Premiership so he'll not be short of knowledge of various coaching and tactical techniques.

Similar to Sauzee
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Mind, many think Sauzee was pushed far too soon! but that's for another day.

[Smurf]

Mowbray was an inexperienced manager when he arrived at Hibs but he was far from inexperienced in a coaching sense having been first team coach at a level knocking on the door of the Premiership.

Where has John Collins been coaching in recent times?

Anyway, what 'Newspaper' is reporting this story?

Oh well it's a non thread then..

[1875steve]

Originally Posted by The Flair Team
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Mowbray was an inexperienced manager when he arrived at Hibs but he was far from inexperienced in a coaching sense having been first team coach at a level knocking on the door of the Premiership.

Where has John Collins been coaching in recent times?

Anyway, what 'Newspaper' is reporting this story?

Oh well it's a non thread then..

John Collins was coaching for Monaco was he not?
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Id take him in a second.

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Originally Posted by 1875steve
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John Collins was coaching for Monaco was he not?
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No he was not.
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He's a pretty well qualified coach but in terms of practice there's nothing. His appointment would IMO be far greater of a risk than Tony Mowbray's who was a been-there-and-done-it Coach.

IMO Collins needs to get Coaching experience before becoming a Manager.

[mickeyjp]

I think mixu if he continues his progress at the blue brazil would be ideal with who knows collins beside him.Tony going is still some way off unless the right vacancy happens

[Greenmachine]

John Collins is one of my favourite Hibs players of all time. An intelligent, articulate guy who had a fantastic career playing for some big clubs at a high level. However, much as I would like to see him back at Easter Road as manager sometime in the future, I don't think he is ready yet to take the Hibs managers job.

I also don't think that particular job will be vacant for some time yet. I think Mowbray wants to stay and win a long overdue trophy before he moves on.