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Rob Heys in video on fishy, talking about this situation.

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Reports here in Sligo tonight that Rovers have given Paul Cook permission to talk to Stanley.

Later report says permission not given - but doesn't say he's not speaking to them.

Make of it what you will.

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meanwhile our gaffer aint even looking at the applications until after the weekend and there will be no rush ...

not like us not to rush is it :rolleyes:

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According to the Telegraph... we've made an official approach to speak to Paul Cook.

Accrington Stanley request Cook talks (From Lancashire Telegraph)

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Accrington make approach for Cook RTE report Stanley are in talks with sligo Rovers

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Just a matter of covering all corners i reckon.

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would love to see the Cookster in charge with Leam as number 2 and giving us again a solid backbone of people who love and understand our club and everything that goes with it

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Looks like paul cook wants the stanley job Cook looking to talk to Accrington Stanley

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He officially wasnt at sligos game today. Very interesting indeed!!!

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He will be Accrington Stanley's next manager.

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I wouldn't put money on it.

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Each to their own.
I would, and have.
He's in UK at the moment. He had no reason to miss Rovers game today.
I'm not basing my decision on just that though.

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What odds yeh get?

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Cook's come in now to 1/4 or 1/7 favourite according to this

We probably got a scam going and Leam was always gonna get the job - now out at 8-1

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If i can get 8-1 on Monday,i'll have some of that.;)

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do it online Cashy and try to get one of those free first bet jobbies to double yer money

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All done, trust me. Welcome back Paul.

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Where have u heard that if its a done deal wouldnt we know??

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Checked on sligo's site all is confirmed that talks are allowed

Statement from Sligo Rovers

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It doesn't say that at all.

''Accrington have been informed that Paul Cook is under contract at Sligo Rovers and we have no desire to see him leave the club.''

Although, don't believe everything you read. You'd be a fool to think Paul is only in Liverpool at the moment for leisure :)

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Have it on very good authority that Cooky will sign this week but his second in command Gerry Carr wants to stay in Sligo thus leaving an opening for a new management duo

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If thats the case, then its very unfair on leam @ Co, n also means our Rob is telling porkies, so i aint buying it nige.:(

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Cook as manager with Leam as assistant? I'd be very happy with that. Depends what Leam wants though.

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Cook and Ian Foster released by Rovers is the latest rumour over here.

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Ian Foster only joined Sligo last month, after spells managing Galway and Dundalk. He played against us as an 89th minute sub for Chester in 2003 when Cook scored a scorching 25-yarder. Interestingly, Rommy has just rejoined Sligo and scored in a friendly on his debut.

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Nowt on Sligo's website, so just rumour at this stage.

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I know. I said it's the latest rumour.

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I once won the EPL with Stanley on FM 12... can I apply for the job? :D

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Capello is available :p

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Perhaps Coley will be moving up from Rochdale a little earlier than anticipated.

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Wouldn't think so, the fella's got a good rep, why ruin it by managing England ? :D

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Is merseyside in England?:D;)

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From Twitter folk here in Ireland:

YBIG @YouBoysInGreen
Sligo agree compensation package for Paul Cook. Looks like he is going to Accrington #sligo

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Confirmed compensation has been agreed. Statement to come tomorrow from either Rovers or Accrington. All the best Paul.

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Confirmed by who? Not doubting you, but I just wondered how you could be so certain when no official announcement has been made yet.

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Cook in talks with Ilyas,etc.

Stanley in talks with Paul Cook over manager job | Accrington Observer - menmedia.co.uk

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Confirmed. Talks have broken down.

One of us is going to be right ;)

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What's the story ........ Any idea?

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Several different media outlets have ran with the story this morning that compensation had been agreed, rumoured to be 25k, but I doubt that, and that neither Rovers or Accrington will comment until tomorrow. I'm not saying because several media outlets said it it's gospel, but when they ran with the story they said "Confirmation of.."

Have you's heard talks have broken down though?

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No. Hence the wink. Which media organisations?

Just seems odd to let Leam sign Will Hatfield on permanent terms the day before replacing him.

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I don't buy it at all, Think maybe a fallback position if Leam aint ready.

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As I was saying to an old codger in the shop this morning, if it turns out to be true I think they have done Leam a favour. Coley is one of the most difficult acts to follow. For a young man with ambition you don't want to be taking that as your first job. If it works then he would be a hero, but football is a funny old game and if it went whatsits up his managerial aspirations would be ruined before he even gets his feet firmly established on the ladder

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As always, some very astute words LD, we will wait and see!!!!

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Very well said.

First job as a Manager at League 2 play offlevel ? You'd have to be bloody good, odds are strongly against doing well, especially hard when you've spent the last 5+ years as "one of the lads"

Cooky knows the club and is a proven manager who plays a similar style of team to Coley so should be able to work with the players we've got.

Keep Leam around if he wants to stick around and let him learn his trade a bit more.

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ASFC News Story > 4585

Statement on fishy site

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Local media mainly, Ocean FM and then radio stations such as FM104 reporters tweeting it.

Also read an article, here's the link Stanley in talks with Paul Cook over manager job | Accrington Observer - menmedia.co.uk , which quotes your chief executive confirming Accrington have held talks with Paul and although the plan was to ''take our time'' on selecting a new manager they had to ''react to events''.

Find it strange myself that they said they'd give Richardson time but despite his 100% record (albeit only one game) all the signs look like appointing someone else.

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This might change your mind,taken off RTE news posted tonight 17.55 it reads as follows........
Cook expected back in Sligo

Friday, 10 February 2012 18:00
Paul Cook is expected to return to Sligo Rovers after talks regarding the vacant managerial position with Accrington Stanley "concluded unsuccessfully."
Cook was given permission to speak with the English League Two side earlier in the month.
The Liverpudlian, who has served close to five years in the North West, has been linked to a number of jobs in recent times, including St Johnstone who he turned down last November.

A Sligo statement read: "Sligo Rovers wish to announce that Paul Cook is expected to return to Sligo this weekend after talks between Paul and Accrington Stanley concluded unsuccessfully.
"We would like to thank Accrington's Peter Marsden for his professionalism and courtesy in the negotiations with Sligo Rovers and we wish them the very best for the future.
"We would also like to thank our supporters for their patience this week regarding this issue and look forward to a return to focus on our pre-season preparations."

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Sounds like the end of that then!!!

Gives HRH a chance :)

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Signs are usually better,coming from one who is involved, anyone can say owt in media or on Twitter etc.;)

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Perhaps he wanted a few bob to spend on players!

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Who Knows? As they say "Its A Funny Old Game":D

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The story is also on ceefax came on last night, it;s on 390

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found the whole episode strange.
from a financial point of view,it would make sense to run with leam,ie, you have got five people off the wage bill,and maybe pay liam a little extra.
Dont know Cook,but the facts are he got sacked by southport,and hasnt been part of the league scene for five years,indeed,the sligo fans are on the fence about him.
I know hes a mate of Coleys,so maybe hes put a word in on his behalf, I dont know.
Like all managers,he probably wanted all his backroom staff with him,so your spending goes up,then he probably wants to bring in his players,again costs go up.
It just doesnt make sense,when the team are on the play-off fringes again.
IMHO, run with Leam and co should be the way forward and stay within our budget.
The Coley shadow will be over the club for a while yet (rightly so because he was a legend)
PS --- If you think Leam cant deal with the player/manager change, you are mistaken !!!,apparently they are training harder than under Coley:)

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Good analysis, 19!

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My thoughts also.;)

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I can't be arsed to look up what Cook has acheived in management but he does seem to have built a solid reputation. I think his main draw is that he is an ex-player who was here around the glory times of the Conference and knows what the club is about. Maybe we (the fans) are underselling ourselves a bit by thinking the new guy would have to understand the club (our tinpottedness) and therefore a Cook character would fit the genre perfectly. The other selling point for Cook is that is popular around the six fingered parts and may attract some Burnley types along.

But we are skint and can't afford anyone who insists on bringing along a whole team of their own, both players and backroom staff. And there really is no need at the moment. Although it would be nice to tickle the play-offs for a third successive season we are practically safe from relegation as it stands so Leam should be given the time and respect to have a crack this time around and review the situation in May. It would be a shame for Leam to go from having a good shout at the job to someone else coming in and probably dropping him from the squad entirely in a few weeks time.

18 games for Leam to earn himself a new career please.

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You know it makes sense ...........:)

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Agreed with Macca!!!

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I have come to the same conclusion as Football19 Macca and Peter Marsden.

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Well I'm happy. :)

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From what i am hearing i more than happy,as i previously said i didnt really know a lot about him,but football people i know really rate him,so that will do me,very very knowledgeable manager/coach,full marks to the club on this one,really looking forward to seeing how he moulds the team.
I have to conceed to a few on here who fancied him as the next manager,great appointment:D

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Good positive interview from the Cookster on the website:)

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Great interview! Is it me or does he have two voices :D

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Also came across excellently in the interview I just heard on Radio Lancs referring to the fans and us wanting to be in the know and the whole match day experience that for me sounds like very much nail on the head.:)

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Agreed, brilliant interview.

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I wish I hadn't read that comment before watching the interview, it was like watching Eurotrash!!