Sorry I didn't put any full stops I meant paul ince is linked what does he think?

I understand while Blackpool fans would be annoyed after all we were last week. There's only one issue I would like to raise here and that is the quote "I will never walk out on a contract again" I would just like to say technically be did but he only as a one year rolling contract that never ends so was he supposed to stay at Blackpool until he got sacked because he would always be in a contract? Also personally I don't see it as walking out on a contract if its yearly rolling, lets be fair it's hardly a contract in the first place, if he was on a 3-4 year contract and had 2 years or so left then I would be sympathetic and agree but I can't see it as walking out on a contract under the circumstances he was in and it was no secret he wanted a longer 3-4 year contract to provide security to his family and if be was given that maybe he would of stuck to his word on that point.

I do feel your pain GrumpyBlackpoolFan. We thought Dougie would have stayed with us at least 4-5 years....and he walked out just before a game! What confused us more is that we are playing so well and very well placed in the league.

He said in a post match interview a few weeks ago "I'm not going to leave just yet, I've only done half a job"

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As we found out there is no loyalty in football.

I do agree with palace-eagle. Our approach was made on Thursday at 8pm. It could have been dealt with quicker your end.

You've got a good set up, a nice stadium and fans that create a good atmosphere. I'm sure you'll get a good replacement in - there are some good managers out there. You will be ok in the end.

Yes-good luck for the rest of the season Grumpy.My take on the whole managerial merry go round is that they are just as bad as the players to whom they have the front to preach loyalty then bugger off themselves when a better offer comes in!Holloway has made us feel a lot better but the Dougie thing has left a very bitter taste in the mouth.The ONLY loyalty in football is the blokes you drink with before the game and the fellow who sits next to you every game.Apart from that there is NOTHING........

My family are Blackpool fans and we always do the home and away of Pool vs Palace. Always rated Holloway, think he will be great for us and has taken you as far as he can. Good luck for the future, but nick our song wee nick your manager .

Contracts and conditions have obviously been previously (informally) discussed. Why else would Holloway spend the Friday night at one of our Chairmen's houses.?

That seems to be the way football business is conducted these days, which our own Steve Parish conceeded was mostly due to League rules.

I have a lot of sympathy for Blackpool fans, for whom Holloway gave them some unforgattable times. But ultimately Holloway was still on a rolling contract, and needed to be closer to London for family reasons.

Meanwhil we have a Palace legend walking out on us, after The Board gave him plenty of slack during our worst start to the league for many years.
24 hours later he's taking backroom staff and openly talking about Palace players.

Plenty of worse stuff happens in football. It makes you more appreciative of the good times

Edited by Forest Hillbilly (04 Nov 2012 2.40pm)

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