Kevin Wilkin sacked

[Westbars_Spireite]

He deserved it for that pathetic capitulation yesterday.

 

[Harrier94]

Yes you can.

Surprised at that response, is he not doing well for you?

 

[dan_wrexhamafc]

Not got a name for you but here's my checklist for the new gaffer:
- Previous (FULL TIME TEAM) Conference experience
- Takes no bulls**t, Wilkin took to much which left no respect from the players
- Plays attacking football, we have a decent attacking team when used correctly
- No long ball (last 5 mins if 1-0 down is acceptable)

WHEN GIVEN JOB:
- Keep Smith, Jennings and Durrell. use them, in correct positions, not Jennings on the wing, play him uptop with Moult
- Get rid of Clarke, Harris, Ashton, and Keates, not even in the same class as they used to be
- Don't offer Bishop anything, we could get 2 decent players for his wages
- Play youth team in FA Trophy
- Get rid of Gary Mills and bring in an experienced hard man assistant but keep Darlo as a coach!
- Add more height and pace to the midfield, Pacey Full backs, experienced goalkeeper and goalscoring striker

 

[Mr Scooty]

Surprised at that response, is he not doing well for you?

Yeah, first couple of starts he was promising, but he's been poor since. Not the most creative of players is he? But he's not even been doing the simple stuff all that effectively either. I was hoping for a decent Jay Harris replacement, but sadly that hasn't materialised yet. You've seen more of Storer than me though so maybe I am being harsh and he will prove worthy of a contract for next season. He loved his goal the other day.

 

[Master D]

Been stop start for him because he's been cup tied so in and out of the side but he is at least a leader. He's still of a good age and is a proven player at this level, I'd sign him up based on all that. Keates will be retiring in the summer so we need him to be our new captain.

 

[GTFC1979]

One thing that doesn't quite add up in the statement, the bit about despite cup success, promotion back to the league is priority, but then he is sacked after losing in the cup, not after a bad league game?
Suggests that they were gonna let him have his day at Wembley, then sack him whether win or lose maybe?

 

[Master D]

If we'd have won it would have made the decision a lot more tricky. I suspect we would have held off until the summer but still parted company anyway. We will never know and some would regard the defeat as a blessing in disguise.

 

[B2TF]

Got some bad news for you, hoofball Aspin is already favourite for the job.

 

[B2TF]

Been a poor season really for Wrexham. Even with this, I can see Wilkin getting a club in this league still.

He'll go back to Nuneaton

 

[Mr Scooty]

Been stop start for him because he's been cup tied so in and out of the side but he is at least a leader. He's still of a good age and is a proven player at this level, I'd sign him up based on all that. Keates will be retiring in the summer so we need him to be our new captain.

We could do with a leader or two in the side, but I'd quite like them to be able to play football too.

 

[Master D]

We could do with a leader or two in the side, but I'd quite like them to be able to play football too.

Glory hunter.

 

[dan_wrexhamafc]

Got some bad news for you, hoofball Aspin is already favourite for the job.

I'd personally put his application in the shredder if he did send one, not what we need or want

 

[B2TF]

Doubt he'd need to apply, Wrexham will be the ones calling him.

 

[Arbury]

My take on the goings on, firstly I think it's the wrong decision to sack wilkin, he's a proper football man, he's got flaws but who hasn't, I'm convinced he would have turned it around but unfortunately we'll never know now.

There's certain players that have let him down and as for jennings comments about substitutions, he needs to learn a bit of respect, you just can't say those kind of things for everybody to read, there's a time and place for that, I do realise wilkin needed to be stronger though but it's a lesson learnt and I'm sure he'll be a better manager for it, think the players need to take there fair share of the blame including Jennings who's been disappointing to say the least.

wilkin needed more time to turn round the shit he inherited, seems to me the Wrexham board lost their balls somewhat, be interesting to see how much backing they give the next manager.

 

[varty]

As a neutral who has seen Wrexham 5 times this season, I was not surprised by the sacking. Even if you disregard his surprising decision to sub Keates, why on earth did he not sort out some help for Tomassen against St Juste? He was run ragged all afternoon and the manager should have sorted it. I suspect Carrington is a show pony but I think he would have the footballing nous to cope better with that situation. And am I alone in thinking that Waterfall is twice the central defender that Hudson is......he attacks the ball and shows real desire when attacking the ball rather than purely relying on his height. It was noticeable that Bishop and Carrington warmed up together so maybe they are both show ponies with personalities that KW could not manage but of the matches I have seen , his work rate cannot be faulted and whatever height the ball is played to him, it sticks, which then allows midfielders to make runs off him, something which cannot be said about Moult, whose first touch is questionable at best. As I say, I am basing this on 5 games, but Waterfall and Bishop were magnificent at Halifax in the quarter final and should have been playing yesterday.

 

[DarkSithLord]

As a neutral who has seen Wrexham 5 times this season, I was not surprised by the sacking. Even if you disregard his surprising decision to sub Keates, why on earth did he not sort out some help for Tomassen against St Juste? He was run ragged all afternoon and the manager should have sorted it. I suspect Carrington is a show pony but I think he would have the footballing nous to cope better with that situation. And am I alone in thinking that Waterfall is twice the central defender that Hudson is......he attacks the ball and shows real desire when attacking the ball rather than purely relying on his height. It was noticeable that Bishop and Carrington warmed up together so maybe they are both show ponies with personalities that KW could not manage but of the matches I have seen , his work rate cannot be faulted and whatever height the ball is played to him, it sticks, which then allows midfielders to make runs off him, something which cannot be said about Moult, whose first touch is questionable at best. As I say, I am basing this on 5 games, but Waterfall and Bishop were magnificent at Halifax in the quarter final and should have been playing yesterday.

A new Darlo fan. Welcome mate

 

[Laker]

I was at the game yesterday, Wilkin had to go after that. You can't collapse like that and expect to keep your job.

Wrexham fans talking about Darren Ferguson and while I can see why he appeals to them, he is frankly a wanker and I can't stand him. Gary Mills (Gateshead) was mentioned too but can't see him leaving his current job.

Aside from this, Paul Buckle is out if a job. ;-)

 

[Red-Hybrid]

I'm not surprised to see Ashton laying in the boot as well. A loud mouth off the pitch as well as on it. No idea why he's vice-captain.

Seeing the reason for his dismal as the league form. If that was the case, he should have gone months ago. It's a knee-jerk reaction when they realised how much money they'll lose on the season tickets.

 

[Red-Hybrid]

Also I hope they aren't going through that whole interview process again. Just head-hunt the man they want and be done with it.

 

[Shotsfan1993]

You could also go down our route - let your club captain take Caretaker charge while you go through a selection process, take 2 months and end up giving our club captain the job until the end of the season

(In fairness to Barker, he deserved until the end of the season as he improved our play on the pitch and our results)

 

[Master D]

I'm not surprised to see Ashton laying in the boot as well. A loud mouth off the pitch as well as on it. No idea why he's vice-captain.

Seeing the reason for his dismal as the league form. If that was the case, he should have gone months ago. It's a knee-jerk reaction when they realised how much money they'll lose on the season tickets.

Bet Ashton couldn't wait to speak to the media, bit rich really considering he's one of them who got the manager the sack by being shit all season. They might think Wilkin going has saved them from the axe but they are wrong. This dressing room clique needs ending and the main members of it are all out of contract.

 

[Master D]

As a neutral who has seen Wrexham 5 times this season, I was not surprised by the sacking. Even if you disregard his surprising decision to sub Keates, why on earth did he not sort out some help for Tomassen against St Juste? He was run ragged all afternoon and the manager should have sorted it. I suspect Carrington is a show pony but I think he would have the footballing nous to cope better with that situation. And am I alone in thinking that Waterfall is twice the central defender that Hudson is......he attacks the ball and shows real desire when attacking the ball rather than purely relying on his height. It was noticeable that Bishop and Carrington warmed up together so maybe they are both show ponies with personalities that KW could not manage but of the matches I have seen , his work rate cannot be faulted and whatever height the ball is played to him, it sticks, which then allows midfielders to make runs off him, something which cannot be said about Moult, whose first touch is questionable at best. As I say, I am basing this on 5 games, but Waterfall and Bishop were magnificent at Halifax in the quarter final and should have been playing yesterday.

You were going well until the Bishop and Moult stuff, I was agreeing with everything you were saying up until then. Moult is miles better than Bishop. He's got 20 goals for us playing in a crap, negative team who provide next to no service for him.

 

[Red-Hybrid]

Bet Ashton couldn't wait to speak to the media, bit rich really considering he's one of them who got the manager the sack by being shit all season. They might think Wilkin going has saved them from the axe but they are wrong. This dressing room clique needs ending and the main members of it are all out of contract.

The funny thing is if Wilkin had stayed I could easily have see the likes of Ashton staying.

 

[Master D]

The funny thing is if Wilkin had stayed I could easily have see the likes of Ashton staying.

Not sure, I reckon Wilkin was looking forward to giving them all their marching orders. Hasn't been any contract talks mentioned with any of them apart from Manny Smith, which was a no brainer. I doubt it has helped, can't see a player putting a real shift in for a manager that they know is going to release them in the summer.

 

[Mr Scooty]

I think he was too.

Although Ashton, Harris and Bishop have actually been marginally better this season compared to last. The three to them were diabolical last season and played a big part in Andy Morrell losing his job. It's that they should look back on in their careers and most regret. They let their mate down.

 

[TrinidadsNumberOne]

Could see a manager like Dean Holdsworth ending up at Wrexham in fairness. He'd fit the bill.

Gutted for the club really, I've a lot of time for them as I used to live on the Wrexham Road from Nantwich and used to go the Racecourse a few times when the Alex were away down South as a kid. But in the games I've seen Wrexham this season it's been crap aimless hoofball and a dreadful lack of attacking organisation. The club was always one to play it on the deck with pacy wingers and they always had a decent finisher and played some good stuff when I watched them regularly so I'm shocked at how bad things have gone.

Job was too big for Wilkin though sadly cos he seemed a genuine bloke just not cut out for full time management.

 

[slaphead]

Could see a manager like Dean Holdsworth ending up at Wrexham in fairness. He'd fit the bill.

Oh yes, he'd get them out the Conference, but not in the way they would like....

 

[TrinidadsNumberOne]

Oh yes, he'd get them out the Conference, but not in the way they would like....

What went wrong for him at you lot? I remember playing you last day in our promotion season and he secured you a top half finish and your form in second half of the season was almost as good as ours was!

 

[slaphead]

What went wrong for him at you lot? I remember playing you last day in our promotion season and he secured you a top half finish and your form in second half of the season was almost as good as ours was!

Simple. His ego got in the way. We ceased to be Aldershot Town and turned into the Dean Holdsworth Show. As a football manager the mans a fraud.

 

[Gladders]

The Scott brothers still jobless?