Post by QPR Report on Apr 8, 2009 17:41:00 GMT
From Huw Turbervile/The Telegraph. Although counting Reading as a London Club !
Regarding QPR: "...
Newspaper reports have suggested Paulo Sousa's stay in the QPR hotseat may be brief, and, after the many changes that have already taken place at Loftus Road since Flavio Briatore took charge, you would not bet against it. He deserves another season to mount a play-off bid, though. It remains to be seen what effect the departure of coach Bruno Oliveira will have; the club terminated his contract on Monday."
Huw Turbervill/The Telegraph
It won't be Rodgers and out at Watford, but can other Championship clubs say the same about their managers?
It has been an arduous season for the managers of the capital's Championship sides, and surely only Watford's Brendan Rodgers can be certain of still being at his club at the start of next season.
Watford, in 15th, look safe now, nine points ahead of 22nd-placed Nottingham Forest. Watford have won 11, lost 10 and drawn six of Rodgers' 27 games in charge, a creditable record considering their financial limitations. With a more settled feel off the field as well, the future's looking a god deal brighter.
Steve Coppell (pictured) has always refused to sign long deals with clubs, and persistent speculation has suggested he could leave Reading. They are fourth and are not giving up hope of catching second-placed Birmingham, who lead them by six points, but the Royals' form has slipped of late. He would surely stay if they can negotiate the play-offs into the Premier League, but only he knows if he has the stomach for another Championship campaign.
He has also recently admitted that he would stand down if he was concerned about his health. "I am of an advancing age now and I am conscious of my health and fitness," he said. "No one forces us to do this job. If it's affecting your health badly then get out - life is more important."
Newspaper reports have suggested Paulo Sousa's stay in the QPR hotseat may be brief, and, after the many changes that have already taken place at Loftus Road since Flavio Briatore took charge, you would not bet against it. He deserves another season to mount a play-off bid, though. It remains to be seen what effect the departure of coach Bruno Oliveira will have; the club terminated his contract on Monday.
Phil Parkinson has been unable to arrest Charlton's decline, and they seemed doomed for the drop into League One. Crippling debts suggest that Parkinson will be given the chance to take them back up, though.
And Crystal Palace's Neil Warnock has felt the need to deny claims he could vacate the manager's job at Crystal Palace this summer. After Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Coventry, Warnock was asked if he would quit, but he said: "No, who said that? I said it might be my last club. I feel as good as ever now.
"It is just when I look at the top of the table this year, that is what frustrates me because if we would have had that little bit more, then we would have been up there. It is frustrating being in this position with five games to go. I can't remember being in a mid-table without anything to do if I am honest."
The campaign has been a disappointment, after their impressive play-off surge last season. With owner Simon Jordan intending to sell up when he can, it is difficult to see what more Warnock can do, although the emergence of so many promising youngsters, Kieron Cadogan being the latest, must be giving him great satisfaction. Academy graduate Cadogan scored just 12 minutes into his debut to earn Palace a 1-1 draw with Coventry.
blogs.telegraph.co.uk/huw_turbervill/blog/2009/04/08/it_wont_be_rodgers_and_out_at_watford_but_can_other_championship_clubs_say_the_same_about_their_managers
Regarding QPR: "...
Newspaper reports have suggested Paulo Sousa's stay in the QPR hotseat may be brief, and, after the many changes that have already taken place at Loftus Road since Flavio Briatore took charge, you would not bet against it. He deserves another season to mount a play-off bid, though. It remains to be seen what effect the departure of coach Bruno Oliveira will have; the club terminated his contract on Monday."
Huw Turbervill/The Telegraph
It won't be Rodgers and out at Watford, but can other Championship clubs say the same about their managers?
It has been an arduous season for the managers of the capital's Championship sides, and surely only Watford's Brendan Rodgers can be certain of still being at his club at the start of next season.
Watford, in 15th, look safe now, nine points ahead of 22nd-placed Nottingham Forest. Watford have won 11, lost 10 and drawn six of Rodgers' 27 games in charge, a creditable record considering their financial limitations. With a more settled feel off the field as well, the future's looking a god deal brighter.
Steve Coppell (pictured) has always refused to sign long deals with clubs, and persistent speculation has suggested he could leave Reading. They are fourth and are not giving up hope of catching second-placed Birmingham, who lead them by six points, but the Royals' form has slipped of late. He would surely stay if they can negotiate the play-offs into the Premier League, but only he knows if he has the stomach for another Championship campaign.
He has also recently admitted that he would stand down if he was concerned about his health. "I am of an advancing age now and I am conscious of my health and fitness," he said. "No one forces us to do this job. If it's affecting your health badly then get out - life is more important."
Newspaper reports have suggested Paulo Sousa's stay in the QPR hotseat may be brief, and, after the many changes that have already taken place at Loftus Road since Flavio Briatore took charge, you would not bet against it. He deserves another season to mount a play-off bid, though. It remains to be seen what effect the departure of coach Bruno Oliveira will have; the club terminated his contract on Monday.
Phil Parkinson has been unable to arrest Charlton's decline, and they seemed doomed for the drop into League One. Crippling debts suggest that Parkinson will be given the chance to take them back up, though.
And Crystal Palace's Neil Warnock has felt the need to deny claims he could vacate the manager's job at Crystal Palace this summer. After Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Coventry, Warnock was asked if he would quit, but he said: "No, who said that? I said it might be my last club. I feel as good as ever now.
"It is just when I look at the top of the table this year, that is what frustrates me because if we would have had that little bit more, then we would have been up there. It is frustrating being in this position with five games to go. I can't remember being in a mid-table without anything to do if I am honest."
The campaign has been a disappointment, after their impressive play-off surge last season. With owner Simon Jordan intending to sell up when he can, it is difficult to see what more Warnock can do, although the emergence of so many promising youngsters, Kieron Cadogan being the latest, must be giving him great satisfaction. Academy graduate Cadogan scored just 12 minutes into his debut to earn Palace a 1-1 draw with Coventry.
blogs.telegraph.co.uk/huw_turbervill/blog/2009/04/08/it_wont_be_rodgers_and_out_at_watford_but_can_other_championship_clubs_say_the_same_about_their_managers