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Colin Kilgour's avatar

< Alexander paid credit to the two managers above him in the table, Grant McCann of Doncaster Rovers and Darren Moore of Port Vale. Both would have been worthy recipients of the League Two award. Rovers secured promotion with the weekend win over Parkinson’s men. McCann has kept them strong at the right time, and their 10-game unbeaten run has led to promotion. Surprisingly, McCann wasn’t on the shortlist >

Should that not read 'over Alexander's men'? i.e. Doncs beat Bradford on Saturday, not Wrexham ....

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John O'Leary's avatar

Brilliant well made points in this post Henry. Spot on about Parker and the job he has done. He won’t be as naive as Kompany was in the Premier League (how on earth did he get that Bayern job by the way!!!). Davies and Parkinson despite good backing have delt with the pressure on them to produce and delivered. Not always easy as you say. Credit to them. Bradford do get amazing crowds. Superb support. Good pricing it seems. Pleased for Moore to at Port Vale.

Nice you mentioned Rosenior to. I have been following how he has been doing all season in France and what a job he has done. Hull getting what they deserve. Pleased Derby beat them at weekend.

Some relegation and last two playoff spots battle ahead at weekend.

Liverpool worthy champions with a superb manager and players. Let’s see what they do in the summer transfer window. Imagine a top quality centre forward in that team. Another centre back and left back needed to.

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Henry Winter's avatar

All about investment now. Some loan players have contracts that trigger permanent deals.

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Henry Winter's avatar

Thanks John. Parker is one of the most impressive people, let alone managers I’ve ever met. I’ve known Liam a while, interviewed him at Derby and Hull. So pleased he’s flying. A man - and manager - of principle.

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John O'Leary's avatar

Good to hear. Bet Rooney wishes Rosenior had gone with him to all his other clubs. Did all his coaching at Derby. Hope he continues his current success. Glad to hear those things about Scott to. Let’s hope he gets a proper run at the Premier League now although will be tough keeping them up next season.

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Simon Jailler's avatar

Another League 2 hero is Ian Holloway at Swindon. He has motivated and coached a remarkable upturn in the results delivered by his squad.

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Henry Winter's avatar

Rally good point Simon. He’s a miracle worker. Last time I saw him he was laying a floor in his kitchen. A man of many talents

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Simon Jailler's avatar

Liam Rosenior is definitely one to watch. Great to see Liam and Darren Moore delivering impressive ripostes to painful setbacks from unappreciative owners. Doncaster are the masters of perfectly timed surges up the table and Grant McCann was unlucky not to be better recognised in the end of season honours.

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Henry Winter's avatar

I like Grant so much that I sponsored his run last year! Very impressive man and a good manager. Ditto Liam and Darren. Good guys. Bizarre that Grant not on the shortlist but I guess it was nominated a month or so ago

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