Superally Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 From the BBC Jim McIntyre has left his role as Arboarth manager. The former Ross County and Dundee boss was appointed during last season, replacing Dick Campbell, but failed to keep them in the Scottish Championship. After their 3-0 home loss to Kelty Hearts this afternoon they currently sit bottom of League 1 with a sole point and only one win in their seven games so far this campaign. The club posted a brief statement online to announce his departure: "Arbroath FC can this evening announce the departure of Jim McIntyre as manager." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Riva Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 I wonder if those Pars fans who were of the opinion that we should bring him back to EEP are of the same opinion now. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyboy Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 Never wanted Jimmy Mac back. Loved the song though. Arbroath were the biggest loser's wanting rid of Big Dick. All history now, they can look back to when they nearly reached the big league, with a part time team. I'd have him back at the Pars, Big Dick that is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superally Posted August 17 Author Report Share Posted August 17 Makes you wonder about their expectations, You wonder if Dick was still there would they doing better? East Fife are currently 4th 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raymie Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 I enjoyed the football we played when we won the league. Two wingers etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 1 hour ago, GG Riva said: I wonder if those Pars fans who were of the opinion that we should bring him back to EEP are of the same opinion now. 🤔 He's the most(only?) successful manager that we've had in 20 years, that will always make him fondly thought of but I don't remember his name being mentioned as a sought after option for any recent occasions we've been seeking a new manager. His time since has been fairly mixed. Some success and some failures which over that time period isn't too bad of a record. I'd say he's a champ/league 1 manager but he might not find his next job at that level, if he chooses to take one at all, he probably needs to have a successful spell in his next job or he'll not find another and end up being a forgotten man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted August 17 Report Share Posted August 17 4 hours ago, GG Riva said: I wonder if those Pars fans who were of the opinion that we should bring him back to EEP are of the same opinion now. 🤔 Still think he'd do better than McPake tbh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Riva Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 History tells us that it rarely turns out well for managers ( and players) who return to a former club, especially if they were particularly successful during their first spell. Of course there always exceptions to this but the old saying "Never go back" was coined for a reason. That would rule out both Jim and Dick. Incidentally, I believe Dick applied for the Pars job after Peter Grant was sacked but wasn't interviewed. He could hardly have fared any worse that Yogi the dinosaur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastendtales Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 Dick would have kept us up. None or this sh1te watching Ambrose continously give the ball away as our last man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosythpar Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 4 hours ago, GG Riva said: History tells us that it rarely turns out well for managers ( and players) who return to a former club, especially if they were particularly successful during their first spell. Of course there always exceptions to this but the old saying "Never go back" was coined for a reason. That would rule out both Jim and Dick. Incidentally, I believe Dick applied for the Pars job after Peter Grant was sacked but wasn't interviewed. He could hardly have fared any worse that Yogi the dinosaur. Dick wouldn't have taken any of the owners and directors p*sh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochalsh Par Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 Dick Campbell is right up there with Jim Leishman. He is not a yes man and that is why he never got to manage any so called big club. He knows a great deal about Scottish football and how it should be played. He has very good man management skills and the ability to get the best out of people. A man you really need when you have a thin squad. He is also very grounded, no airs and graces. Sometimes a spade was not a spade it was a F**king shovel. If Dick moves from East Fife I suspect it will be his last move. He has much to be proud of and I wish him well. I will never forget Hazel Irvine and her grass cutting episode. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parsforlife Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 9 hours ago, GG Riva said: History tells us that it rarely turns out well for managers ( and players) who return to a former club, especially if they were particularly successful during their first spell. I think that's a bit of football myth. I don't think it would actually be that different to any other signings/appointments. We've had quite a few successful 2nd spell players. Mason,Tod, Cardle, murdoch just off the top of my head. Management the only example I can think of would be leishman and I don't think his 2nd spell was bad at all, it just came during an era where we were adapting to lower standards than before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deutsch Par Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 How many times was John Lambie in charge at Thistle, or Jocky Scott at Dundee? Both relatively successful in how ever many spells it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secure Par Posted August 18 Report Share Posted August 18 Can you imagine Dick Campbell getting on with the Germans or Cook? 😅 He’s to old school for all that nonesense. Jimmy Mac has not had a good managerial career to be brought in… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superally Posted August 18 Author Report Share Posted August 18 18 minutes ago, Deutsch Par said: How many times was John Lambie in charge at Thistle, or Jocky Scott at Dundee? Jocky Scott was a feckin disaster at EEP the best thing he could do was hold up the dugout by leaning against it with his hands in his pockets. As bad as Tam Forsyth and thats even before I get to Grant, Hughes or Hay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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