Did you read what the man himself said? You are the one who has introduced increased money, budgets and proximity of his hometown into the piece. None of these considerations are in his statement.
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$chuey to Stoke City?
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Schuey definitely isn't the kind of guy to jump ship because we've got a few injuries and because we need a couple of players in the next window. That's part and parcel of the job, whatever the club is.
What you've not considered is the fact that this is his team, not some bunch of footballers cobbled together by someone else and their philosophies. We're all agreed he'll go at the right time. I just don't think this is the right time and I don't think he does either. He's a young humble manager with plenty of years left in the job who admits he's got a lot of learning to do. He'll know he can do that here without much pressure and his stock will only rise the better he gets and the further he takes us. But other clubs won't be as lenient and he'll know that too. To leave and then become just another member of the merry go round would be a huge risk when he's settled and knows he can develop himself at Argyle. He's smarter than that. I think. I hope.
Somewhere else someone pointed out the other managers who had been poached when they were supposedly embedded in our DNA. Our current situation is completely different to any of the below
Luggy - left us in League 2 for Saints - a premier league team. That sort of opportunity comes up for lower league managers once in a life time. He had to take it.
Holloway - he knew that the ship was sinking. By all accounts our ship is floating very nicely at the moment
Lowe - do me a favour. He left everything but his body and his mouth in the NW. He came to raise his profile and get a job nearer to home. Luckily his legacy has been good to us.
I agree with that, there are lots of mediocre clubs in the championship with chairmen throwing money at them to no avail. The Argyle set up does have that "special" element that means something big really might happen over the next season or two, especially if we get more investment. Lets hope that is how Schuey sees it...
I think IF Schuey gets offered it, he WILL go.
Money DOES talk and the Coates have loads and loads of it.
Money DOES talk and the Coates have loads and loads of it.
Really don't see Schuey leaving, he literally said last week that he needs more experience at this level. Its not worth moving his whole family back north for potentially a short gig which could tarnish his already impressive coaching/manager CV. He has a wonderfully supportive board and a fantastic fan base behind him and potentially some new share holders joining the club in the distance future, increasing funds ahead of a new season (in the championship we we hope). I am not worried at all.
There seems to be something wrong with Stoke - it doesn't mean he wouldn't go. It could make it an interesting challenge. I think it may be the result of 'too much money' and the effect that that can have on attitude and the ability to make good decisions. Compare them with Newcastle who have a lot and still have a level head. At the end of the day I wonder if it is all about doing things right - Argyle are doing it right at the moment. There's a lot to be said for that. Just my tuppence worth.
Talks held according to this midlands journo https://x.com/jpercytelegraph/status/1736717954677342347?s=46
Part of the reason that Schuey has done so well is the backroom support and the backroom data. Schuey hasn't got to where he is today by himself. He is supported by the club and is integral within a wider team. Would he get this at Stoke ... He may get loads of money but looking at their record, he would know that he will only be there for 1-2 years max and much less if the results are not forthcoming. If the back-office data is lacking then he will fail. Big choice ... stay with us for another season and get a safe apprenticeship in football management or go out into the big bad world and start eating the dogs before they eat you ...
Probably because football is notoriously fickle and if someone offered a 3 year contract on double or triple your wages when in six months time your stock might have fallen. Also if he succeeds at Stoke who will have a significantly larger budget he will have proved he can manage a ābigā club and as such will be more attractive to even bigger clubs such as Everton for instance.
No manager is for life. Heās young, ambitious and Stoke would give him the resources to see if he really can make it to another level. It doesnāt mean he doesnāt love Argyle and will feel an enormous sense of gratitude for his start here. I will be gutted as I love him, but him leaving at some point is inevitable folks. I noted the guy Davies who turned down the Swansea job who is at Spurs. Young, upwardly mobile, of the right mould. Iām sure we will have some fingers in other pies like that. This clearly has some legs
"Can we interest you in the Stoke managers job Steven?
"No thanks"
Fingers crossed.....
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