posted Sep 13, 2008

A shame but whoever takes the job is on a hiding to nothing.

Cheltenham have done amazing to even be in league one and it was a real feat for them to avoid relegation last season, but they real are punching above their weight.

Still good luck to them for the season and to whoever takes over them.

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posted Sep 13, 2008

in my humble opinion he should have never been manager in the first place. he was the perfect person to interact with the players as an assistant manager, but not ready for the step up to the big man at the club. we needed to bring in someone who knew how to bring in influential players, and clearly downing couldnt do that.

i agree with Gateshead-CTFC....BRING BACK COTTERILL!

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posted Sep 13, 2008

It's never too late.
Unfortunately, he had to go because the manager must take the flak.
Let's have Nigel Clough.

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posted Sep 13, 2008

Cotterill.

Has to be.

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posted Sep 13, 2008

I think Cotterill should return - let's see if he can work his magic and get us out of this mess - he is Mr Cheltenham!

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posted Sep 13, 2008

I think you will find, its Martin Mad-dog Allen

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posted Sep 13, 2008

About Time. Can never never fogive him for releasing the best left footed player Cheltenham ever / never had who came through the youth set up. Will not mention any names.

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posted Sep 14, 2008

Let's not forget he did really well in keeping us up last year. Since then the board have sold our best player. Did they actually make any of this money available for new signings, or was this Downings main failure.

Looking at the fact we've only signed players who were free transfers, I think the board have a lot to answer for, and Downings now carrying the can for it!

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posted Sep 14, 2008

i would love to see Cotterill back, but i would welcome martin 'mad dog allen' if it goes through.

fair play to keith, he got us out of it last season, but we are only going down as it stands

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posted Sep 15, 2008

I knew Downing a few years back and he was as honest as the day is long. Great enthusiasm and a good coach. Sorry to hear the news as he is the sort of pro that deserves to do well, whether as an assistant or as a manager.

All the best Keith.

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