Mike Jackson and the backroom staff

Turftalkers mentor · Post by **Turftalkers mentor** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:55 am

Let's jope they gets the rest of the season

Turftalkers mentor · Post by **Turftalkers mentor** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 7:55 am

Lets hope they get the rest of the season

ClaretAndJew · Post by **ClaretAndJew** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:14 am

I thought it was "and the Jackson Five"?

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:26 am

One game at a time is the mantra.Keep the pressure off them.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:29 am

Could do with a 4th thread who’s next?

pedrom1990 · Post by **pedrom1990** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:38 am

Well done Lads, Prem or Championship can watch tryers all day long , joy to watch.

Jimmymaccer · Post by **Jimmymaccer** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 8:42 am

Must admit it was good to see comments last night from fans of other clubs really positive about how we played last night, and wanting us to stay up because we’re a town club etc………

Just need to take it into Sunday - another difficult match but we can be confident that the lads will be able to give it there all……..also Tarky immense last night leading on the pitch.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:49 am

From what I’ve seen, I hope he keeps the job on a permanent basis. He seems to just fit. When you hear that the likes of Farke, Wilder and Allardyce have been interviewed, you think well..............

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:53 am

See how we go Sunday, but if the performances remain at that level, I think it would be a bad idea to mess with it before the end of the season.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:57 am

Just keep things as they are. No need to say he's in for the rest of the season. I bet he wants it just like it is now. I like Jackson. Comes over very well in interviews. Lets the journalists know what he thinks of them in a subtle way. Probably a touch more subtle than Stan did.

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:57 am

They've done exactly the right thing in not changing much at all, but just giving the players the belief back.

I think based on the player's reaction last night I'd be in favour of keeping Jackson and his team until the end of the season though but without officially naming them. Let's just see where we can go without any added pressure. We might just do it.

I certainly wouldn't be giving him the job full time though, even if he does keep us up. Many clubs have gone down that road before and they just end up waiting for an excuse to sack him.

Quicknick · Post by **Quicknick** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:58 am

ksrclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 22, 2022 11:57 am
They've done exactly the right thing in not changing much at all, but just giving the players the belief back.

I think based on the player's reaction last night I'd be in favour of keeping Jackson and his team until the end of the season though but without officially naming them. Let's just see where we can go without any added pressure. We might just do it.

I certainly wouldn't be giving him the job full time though, even if he does keep us up. Many clubs have gone down that road before and they just end up waiting for an excuse to sack him.

Exactly right. Giving him it formally might add pressure.

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:10 pm

May as well add Johann and Westy in the setup while they recuperate. Get the Jackson 5 in charge.

ClaretPete001 · Post by **ClaretPete001** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 12:14 pm

He's done a great job so far.

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:40 pm

https://twitter.com/adjones_journo/stat ... GCMBA&s=19

Looking likely they'll be in charge for the Wolves game.

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:47 pm

This was probably seen by most people last night but as I wasn't there I didn't know.

The Guardian following Roberts' goal:

"Jackson was mobbed on the touchline by his makeshift backroom staff, including the club captain, Ben Mee."

As long as Ben is in the staff I'll be a happy man.

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:51 pm

Great credit to Mike Jackson and staff for stepping up in a challenging situation. I've been really impressed by Jackson so far.

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:53 pm

ecc wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:47 pm
This was probably seen by most people last night but as I wasn't there I didn't know.

The Guardian following Roberts' goal:

"Jackson was mobbed on the touchline by his makeshift backroom staff, including the club captain, Ben Mee."

As long as Ben is in the staff I'll be a happy man.

He's already my all-time favourite player. If as a third of a caretaker management team he keeps us up he's in a category of his own.
We really should push the boat out as much as possible to resign him.

Superjohnnyfrancis · Post by **Superjohnnyfrancis** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:56 pm

One game at a time, lets just keep it as it is, seems to be working, dont jinx it.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:59 pm

With so few games left, there simply isn't enough time for any totally new man and his staff coming in to get the players up to speed with his methods, training techniques and personal ways.

Yes, MJ has only had two games, but I think its there for all to see how the players are responding.

Keep it the same.

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 2:58 pm

williamjblazkowicz wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 22, 2022 1:51 pm
Great credit to Mike Jackson and staff for stepping up in a challenging situation. I've been really impressed by Jackson so far.

Conducting himself really well in front of the media and appears to be a really humble guy. Well done Mike for answering the call.

BleedingClaret · Post by **BleedingClaret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:00 pm

Great name for a band

Jamesy · Post by **Jamesy** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:04 pm

BleedingClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:00 pm
Great name for a band

On a par with Glen Ponder and Lazarus. Ahaaaa !

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:04 pm

If it ain’t broke dont fix it

BabylonClaret · Post by **BabylonClaret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:06 pm

I charge again this weekend . More of the same please.

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:07 pm

His name wasn’t included as the manager on the team sheet and he has no meetings scheduled with Pace to discuss whether he should prepare the team on Sunday. Think he deserves a bit better treatment than this

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:17 pm

SalisburyClaret wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:07 pm
His name wasn’t included as the manager on the team sheet and he has no meetings scheduled with Pace to discuss whether he should prepare the team on Sunday. Think he deserves a bit better treatment than this

Eh? He’s just confirmed at the presser that he’s had a meeting with Pace who’s told him to prepare the team for Sunday.

BabylonClaret · Post by **BabylonClaret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:17 pm

Sure I just read on BBC that he's had a chat and been told to prep for Sunday?

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:38 pm

MJ thinks outside of the box-two examples were the hug of McNeil when he came off, and holding back the players to clap the crowd. Neither would have happened under SD. MJ's subs have been well timed and meaningful-like bringing Lowts on, moving Roberts to wide right (some of us have been suggesting this about Roberts all season). SD would never try it in a million years. We have become immensely stale and last nights performance told me many things about what was not happening.

If we beat Wolves then definitely keep MJ on until season end, then interview him with the other strong applicants

Tinribs · Post by **Tinribs** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 4:03 pm

Fantastic to see the Emotion from the Staff in the touchline when we scored.Get the feeling from comments from the players last night that Dyche had bored them rigid with his framework and tactics.
I think he underestimated the quality of some of our players.We certainly passed the ball more last night,took one or two more risks when in possession and both full backs got forward and there were less aimless balls knocked in from deep wide areas.
It’s been two games so we cannot get ahead of ourselves but the tweaks that Mike Jacko talked about definately have given us a spark.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 5:24 pm

Just heard MJ has been told he’ll be in charge on Sunday.

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 5:25 pm

Ha. Just realised that’s old news.

SalisburyClaret · Post by **SalisburyClaret** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 5:29 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:17 pm
Eh? He’s just confirmed at the presser that he’s had a meeting with Pace who’s told him to prepare the team for Sunday.

Yep - I was going off the information from this morning

BurnleyPaul · Post by **BurnleyPaul** » Fri Apr 22, 2022 5:48 pm

warksclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 22, 2022 3:38 pm
If we beat Wolves then definitely keep MJ on until season end, then interview him with the other strong applicants

I’d keep Jackson in charge until the end of the season anyway- he’s earned it at this point.

I wouldn’t want him in charge next season though; based on what we’re seeing I’d rather him keep working with the U23s and developing them…that’s potentially a bigger, and more important (in the long term), role.

Gibbo · Post by **Gibbo** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:11 am

They have introduced subtle differences. I am sure it will have been covered elsewhere, but we have started to play out from the back. Pope no longer launches it straight (sometimes not so straight) down the pitch. He will play it short, throw it out to good effect. They all play with more freedom and more importantly for each other. Mcneil on more than one occasion has made some great blocks covering for Roberts, throwing himself at the ball. No more nervous looks to the bench when something goes wrong, they just get on with it.I am sure people have picked up other changes, but it appears to be a group of mates playing for each other.

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:26 am

I don’t think Jackson is really in charge. It’s the players that are in charge.

That’s fine until the end of the season, but a strong character is needed to come and take charge next season

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:58 am

I disagree all top coaches except for Pep Guadiorla played at an average to low level
They have had to graft to even get selected to play and are driven focused individuals
Mike is this mould and could step up and do very well.
Relegated back to the U23 would imo, not sit well with him and we could loose a top asset

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:00 am

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 25, 2022 8:58 am
I disagree all top coaches except for Pep Guadiorla played at an average to low level
They have had to graft to even get selected to play and are driven focused individuals
Mike is this mould and could step up and do very well.
Relegated back to the U23 would imo, not sit well with him and we could loose a top asset

He didn't do very well at Tranmere or Shrewsbury. Yes, he's got us playing fantastically well atm, but I don't think he's the answer long term.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:13 am

I think something has been achieved with the temp management team. They have galvanised the players, removed the fear factor, and changed the style of player. This in invaluable feedback and should help to determine what type of coach we need season.For me it shows we need a coach who can motivate and make every player feel special and to feel part of a special town team, and get the best out of every single player. Just look at the difference in Dwight he now has real belief in himself and playing with a smile. Klopp has this in bucket loads, to a degree Eddie How has it too.Obviously we are not looking at this high level of coach, but hope readers understand where I am coming from

dibraidio · Post by **dibraidio** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:25 am

The success we're having at the moment is down to "the group". They are working together and getting the job done. Mike has said he's hardly had a training session with them because of the fast turn around between games and he's out there dealing with the constant distraction of the media. Clearly Mike has the experience of being a manager and all that's entailed which makes him an asset to the group because he can play that role but he gives the impression that it's management by consensus. I've been very impressed with him, he comes across really well in all of the press conferences and interviews.

No doubt we'll need a new man in for next season but for the moment I hope they let the group get the job done.
Mike has said that he's not really interested in the manager's job, I read somewhere that he said it's not good for your health to have that much pressure. It sounds like he'd be more than happy to slip back into a role with a lot less stress.

Whatever happens he's done a great job and I hope the board let the group get on with the job until the end of the season.

Sleeping Cat · Post by **Sleeping Cat** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:37 am

I agree with DiBraidio. This upturn in performances is down to the "group" and their excellent attitudes. Years of Dyche framework coaching is ingrained in the spine of that team, but they are letting the more creative players get on with being creative. MJ deserves credit for overseeing it and acting as a lightning rod for the media, but the players are effectively managing themselves at this moment. They have come together as a collective to show what they can do and are supporting each other on and off the pitch.

It's working for the moment, but I wonder how the group would react to a poor performance or a bad loss. That's where a manager/head coach really earns their crust, lifting the players, changing things to find a way. Not sure if the group would be able to deal with a poor run of form as well as a manager.

FeedTheArf · Post by **FeedTheArf** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:46 am

Would be fascinated to know how much is Jackson and how much input Jenkins and Mee have, as well as “the group”.

Dyche always used to say they were self-policing.

Either way, whatever whoever is doing, it’s working!

Hibsclaret · Post by **Hibsclaret** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:49 am

I’m not sure we have to be saying that MJ is not in charge. It needed someone to come in and replace an absolute legend. MJ has shown the qualities needed in his dealings with the media which is a very different beast as a Prem manager than anything he would have been used to. It’s not just the players but the whole club has galvanised with MJ being an excellent leader in the circumstances.

I’m sure the people who are saying Jackson isn’t in charge are the ones who will say he is when we lose a game. It’s a group of people responsible for this improvement and you have to have someone at the helm. MJ is doing a great job whilst the other managers with more experience at the likes of Everton are continuing to stumble. An example would be how they always have to mention the teams around them whilst MJ emphasises our group and not even mentioning Leeds or Everton.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 10:56 am

Like how MJ thinks outside the box. Last week he pushed Collins up and brought Lowton on. Yesterday he went 433, and played Vydra left midfield. In managing the game he brought Kevin Long on to help retain our lead. Its refreshing and something that was not previously happening

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:16 am

warksclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:13 am
I think something has been achieved with the temp management team. They have galvanised the players, removed the fear factor, and changed the style of player. This in invaluable feedback and should help to determine what type of coach we need season.For me it shows we need a coach who can motivate and make every player feel special and to feel part of a special town team, and get the best out of every single player. Just look at the difference in Dwight he now has real belief in himself and playing with a smile. Klopp has this in bucket loads, to a degree Eddie How has it too.Obviously we are not looking at this high level of coach, but hope readers understand where I am coming from*

*Warwickshire

Joking apart Warks ... spot on analysis ... and its not un-noticed everywhere how Dwight McN is playing with a smile again

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:31 am

Also a slight difference, at half time, Jackson runs across the pitch and tells all the players to jog off. It is very slight but a small psychological gain on the other team showing "'we're up for this and not tired at all", I believe Ian Evatt used to do it at Barrow and if any player walked off the pitch they'd be fined a weeks wages.