Would YOU have MON back ??

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

NO. He took us to 6th but wasn't taking us any higher...

No-one would've unless they had Man City-esque money.

[Ger Regan]

NO. He took us to 6th but wasn't taking us any higher...

No-one would've unless they had Man City-esque money.

Disagree strongly with this statement. The opportunity was there before man city came along, but he blew it. Dare I say it, and I really hate him, but if Redknapp was given the resources available to MON he'd have achieved it.

And as for the original question, never, never, NEVER.

[SteveD]

The perceived wisdom is that MON's "legacy" of a mediocre squad is the reason we're in the doo-doos. Which makes him a total genius for reaching the top six last season with the same bunch. The other nugget is that him leaving in August shortly before the end of a transfer deadline is the sole reason for us playing like we are in January. The thought of him returning though is fanciful or unthinkable. We'd have more chance of Ron Saunders returning.

[Villa'Zawg]

I said on here a few days ago that "Randy should sack Faulkner, reappoint O'Neill and explode the internet". Only last time I put a on the end of it and I'm not doing that now.

If Stan is right that they have remained on friendly speaking terms and if whatever issues they had can be overcome, it would be a good solution for the short-term at least.

[Cuz]

Yes get him back

[Rudy Can't Fail]

No way. Yesterday was like MON was in charge but without the lucky goal. Saying that, even MON wouldn't have stuck Gabby out on the wing.

[avfcpg]

NO. He took us to 6th but wasn't taking us any higher...

No-one would've unless they had Man City-esque money.

Disagree strongly with this statement. The opportunity was there before man city came along, but he blew it. Dare I say it, and I really hate him, but if Redknapp was given the resources available to MON he'd have achieved it.

And as for the original question, never, never, NEVER.

Not so much moneywise but don't think MON had the tactical nous to get us higher or the imagination with signings to push us on. He did a great job getting us consistent and at least challenging for cups. But the way he threw his toys out and left us high and dry with high wages for unplayed, average players has tainted all his good work...

[Dave Cooper please]

In a spontaneous combustion / urination situation I would point the other way.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

I think if O'Neill had still been manager - we'd be in the mix for the fourth spot this season, especially with Chelsea's relative decline.

[midnite]

I can't see why if someone like MON has just done what he did to your investment why you'd stay buddies with him.
"hey martin.  Good to hear from you.. Yeah I'm back in the uk to watch the team fuck up to another home defeat. Lunch? Yeah why not. The dorcester? of course. And I'll pick up the tab this time. Your funds must be getting low now. What I gave you as a gagging order will only stretch so far after all!"

Can't see it some how

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I think if O'Neill had still been manager - we'd be in the mix for the fourth spot this season, especially with Chelsea's relative decline.

Given the same conditions as Houllier, I think we'd be in exactly the same position.

[flybo]

Yes but only when hell freezes over.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

NO. He took us to 6th but wasn't taking us any higher...

No-one would've unless they had Man City-esque money.

Disagree strongly with this statement. The opportunity was there before man city came along, but he blew it. Dare I say it, and I really hate him, but if Redknapp was given the resources available to MON he'd have achieved it.

And as for the original question, never, never, NEVER.

I disagree about Redknapp. The bright lights of London is a big attraction to top players as well big wages (don't think any of our players are on VDV's money).

As for before Man City, we was still a work in progress.

People forget last season we were right up there to more or less the end of the season, which ended at Man City, which we were winning 1-0 and Carew hit the bar to re-take the lead. Little things make big differences. On another day we could've won that and possibly ended up 4th.

I know we didn't and lot's of if's and but's (IF Vidic had been sent off, IF we'd been given a penalty against Chelsea in the semi, IF Stoke hadn't equalised to make it 2-2), but I'm trying to make a point (I think).

[lovejoy]

To summarise, do you want the manager who took us to Wembly twice and 3 6th places back or carry on in the relegation zone....hmmmmm?
The only people who are not wanting him back on here are those who slated him last season and demanded he went. ARE YOU HAPPY NOW???

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

To summarise, do you want the manager who took us to Wembly twice and 3 6th places back or carry on in the relegation zone....hmmmmm?
The only people who are not wanting him back on here are those who slated him last season and demanded he went. ARE YOU HAPPY NOW???

I think most of them didn't actually go to the matches anyhow...