Stanley's next manager?
 

:theband: I see David Dunn is put his hat in the ring

David Dunn in the running to replace James Beattie as Accrington Stanley manager | Mail Online

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Even though I take any articles with zero sources such as those so often found in the Daily Hate with a pinch of salt, I hope the board have learned not to gamble again on a player with no experience as a manager. We need skilled leadership now more than ever, not someone just there for their name.

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Correct.
Nicky Hunt has never been a leader and already people are asking for him to be appointed.

We got fortunate with Leam who just kept us in the league, likewise with Beattie. If we make the same choice again, we may not be so fortunate.

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We have a manager in Paul Stephenson and I don't see any reason not to let him show what he can do.
Don't know how many ("stinking") badges Mr.Dunn may already have but, if it's none, I don't see why he can't start as player-coach under PS. His skills on the pitch would be a tremendous asset to the club.

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I think Dunny is at least B licenced. Who's to say Paul Stephenson wants the job ? He may be happy to do what he has been doing, with somebody else taking the media role ;)

If there is any truth in the Dunn rumour then there is an advantage, Stanley would get a quality attacking midfielder as well as a manager with a lot of contacts, and a Stanley fan as well

( Can't believe as a Burnley fan I just praised him :) )

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I believe he's passed his coaching badges

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I think he had his B licence before Beattie did

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I can't recall fully ,but did he not go to Ireland to complete his badges??? If i'd known in advance I could have arranged for him to give DAV a lift (one way).

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A quick Google search and it would appear he did Belfast with Joey Barton and Mendietta amongst others. I hope the exam consisted of kicking Barton as far up in the air as possible :D

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Would appear the players are backing Stephenson, so presumably he has said he wants it. If thats correct it's obviously the least disruptive and easiest option for the board

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also the cheapest option for the club and Stevo must have guided Beats when he started

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That's what makes me wonder if he wants to be the boss or assistant. He was already there when Leam left :confused:

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Good point Dave......maybe he wasn't wanting it then or ready for it ....now he might want to finish what he and James started to prove a point?

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according to sky sports Dunn has passed his A coaching
Transfer news: Blackburn midfielder David Dunn hoping to prolong playing career | Football News | Sky Sports

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Shocked that you guys are looking for a new manager. Really thought that you'd got a good one in Beatie. But I wonder if the fact his family still live on the South coast had anything to do with it?

Wouldn't be surprised if the Chorley pair are in with a shout for the job.

Somehow can't see Coley coming back but it's a funny old game so who knows?

Whoever gets the job just hope he keeps you guys in the league.