Talking Points - October

All the points of discussion from the month of October.


Crewe have trouble finding Mr Right
Crewe's problem of finding a long-term manager after Gudjon Thordarson's sacking, as examined by Nobes.



Staunton takes up Darlo challenge
Nobes on the difficult task facing Steve Staunton as he takes up the manager's position at the Football League's bottom club, Darlington.




The Ideal Championship: Part I
The lads' quest to find the clubs who can consider themselves amongst the biggest-44, if not the biggest-20 in the country, begins.



The Ideal Championship: Part II
With the top-20 decided, the lads move on to deciding who will make the cut when it comes to being included in their perfect second tier.



The Worst Managerial Appointments Ever
In tribute to the catastrophic reign of John Barnes at Tranmere, the lads look at some of the other worst ever managerial appointments.



The Media Spotlight
Nobes on why the BBC's Football League coverage is putting more pressure on managers.



Notts a Clue
After Notts County sack manager Ian McParland, Turls criticises the club's owners for their running of the club.




Waddock's Wycombe wager
Gary Waddock's move from Aldershot to Wycombe is a risk to his managerial career argues Nobes.




Mariners ship out Newell
Nobes on troubled Grimsby and the trouble with working with Mike Newell.