I’ve said before, I’ll say again and I’ll probably say it a thousand times over. Should anyone have any ideas, wish to discuss with me mine that are in the process of being implemented or anything remotely pertinent to our club and how we can improve. I’m happy to sit down for a pint with anyone and chat all things through. You may find the idea is already in the line of execution. The one thing that any project needs is assistance and bodies to help pull off the tasks. I intend on surrounding myself with a good team of volunteers and supporters in order to achieve. As for the manager, both had reasons, more than will likely ever come to public light but Neil has earned our trust, I didn’t agree with Colliers sacking at the time because I was close to Mark and now growing close to Mike over a couple of years, I am sad to see him leave but he had his reasons and I respect them however, CTFC is bigger than a manager and that’s a lesson I’ve learned the hard way over the years! Good luck Mike but to echo previous posters it’s Chippenham that need the support and backing now. Managers do come and go, a lot more infrequent at Chippenham than other places FYI and now it’s time to lend our support to the next man in the hot seat. As Swayne correctly pointed out, there was never much rapport with the majority of supporters, however we as a fan base also didn’t reach out the way we could have done. Lessons are always being learned by all and the next step is a vital, exciting and pivotal one for the club! Let’s make sure we help steer the ship in the right way! UTBB

Looks like Gary has been given the reigns unti at least the end of the season.

https://chippenhamtown.com/club-statement-gary-horgan/

Would love to see Horgan get it full time... I think unless there's a change of strategy at the club it'll be a similar coach to Cook ie passing football and youth oriented. I can't see us suddenly going to a direct big and strong style like many in our division given the bigger picture with our academy and good links developed with Swindon

4 quick observations amidst a flurry of correspondence:

His Lordship knows nothing of Gary Horgan's potential managerial gifts... but his temporary appointment seems a good, sensible fit. He's under no relegation pressure and can only take this opportunity with both his hands, his head and his heart.  We really can only wish him well, I'm sure.

Totally agree with Spaceraider about us (hopefully) continuing the same style of football.. ie quick passing and movement, plus highly mobile front three.  Don't buy into the big target man argument; it encourages too much hoofing and loose speculative crosses upfield, when things are not working. Definitely NOT the way the U23s play which mirrors the Seniors... speed, counter-attack, press. Swindon Town obviously appreciate our style of play, too. An important link.

Nostalgic note:  Before his ennoblement to the Green benches at the Palace of Westminster in a distant, much earlier life His Lordship was a teacher of English at Sir Bernard Lovell School Oldland Common  Bristol.  One of the many fine young members of his first Tutor Group ( Aylward House if he recalls) was a young sprig called Ian Holloway. Delightful young man from an even more delightful family.  Although I was his Tutor, I did not have the task of teaching him English !! (Probably to the benefit of us both!)

Quite an entrance "Monkton Blue":.. Cook as a "narcissist, and  "hyena" "with no interest in Chippenham at all" ; you certainly know how to raise the quality and tone of discussion on the Forum.  As is often the case, sadly, some pretty poisonous and intemperate posts tell you everything about the person posting, at the same time  casting  no light at all on the subject they are foaming at the mouth about. For historical accuracy and record I was called a "TWAT" and a "Cnut" after my first post, so I think you've got off lightly. Sticks and stones!


 

Well I’m not going to turn the screw any more than it already has.
I am a Cambridge fan so I wanted him to succeed! He was a Cambridge player!
I use to go most Saturday’s last season! After the cup exits and the Bath home game; I said enough is enough!  TBH I’m really pleased I stood by that decision!
I don’t know Mr Horgan, but I expect an immediate response!
I might actually consider seeing a game before the end of the season!