Hurst Tight-Lipped on Future After Play-Off Defeat
Sunday, 27th May 2018 18:27

Prospective new Town boss Paul Hurst remained tight-lipped on his future following his Shrewsbury side's 2-1 extra-time defeat by Rotherham, who featured on-loan Blues right-back Josh Emmanuel, in this afternoon’s League One play-off final at Wembley.

Asked about his anticipated move to the Blues in a post-match Sky Sports interview, the 43-year-old said: “That’s been rumbling on for a while, as I’ve been linked with a couple of other ones as well. I don’t think it’s really the time.

“I appreciate you’re doing your job, but I don’t really want to pass comment on that, I’m still very much hurting from what I’ve just seen.”

Quizzed further on whether he intended to speak to the Blues by the BBC, Hurst added: "I can't speak to them as I don't know whether they want to. If there's anything in that, there has to be an approach.

"I said right from the start that I'm ambitious, and I'm flattered to be linked with clubs like that.

"But I've been linked at various points all season and I'm still here at the minute. Let's see what happens.

"At this moment in time I'm only interested in the players. I've got some of them to speak to with regard to next season - and that's not nice.

"We've just lost a final and a couple of them are going to get some news that's not great, but that's part of being a manager."

The Millers were the better side throughout this afternoon’s game with veteran defender Richard Wood, a Blues target during Jim Magilton’s time as boss, netting the opening goal in the first half and the winner in extra-time, having won an early penalty which was saved, all from set pieces.

The Shrews’ high point was a well-worked freekick which led to Alex Rodman grabbing their second-half equaliser.

ðŸ‘Œ When the hard work on the training ground pays off.

ðŸ‘ Well played @shrewsweb. #salop #FeelEveryEmotion pic.twitter.com/wmC9erOaQX– Sky Bet (@SkyBet) May 27, 2018

Emmanuel, 20, who recently carried off Rotherham's Young Player of the Season award, had a very solid game and will have impressed opposition boss Hurst, who appears all but certain to be his manager when he returns to Suffolk for the start of pre-season at the end of June.

Town will hold formal talks with Hurst and Shrewsbury in the week ahead having kept their distance during the Shropshire side’s play-off endeavours.

However, it’s long been understood that they have been given a strong indication that negotiations will progress positively and barring a late hitch Hurst looks set to be named Town manager later this week.

Those talks with Blues owner Marcus Evans seem unlikely to take place face to face with Hurst, who is understood to be on a rolling contract with the Shrews, flying to Dubai for a delayed family holiday on Monday.

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Northstandveteran added 16:20 - May 28 It really Hurst me to see Ipswich fans Butcher each other. Ross wrong with you all? Burley we should all be coming together now and not taking the Mick out of each other?
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dusty added 16:22 - May 28 As much as I would like to see a management team of Burley and Butcher, Evans will not even consider them. Why, because with their experience and background he would be intimidated by them. Neither man is a 'shrinking violet' and I could see the relationship between both parties, souring very quickly.
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cat added 16:42 - May 28

Very creative N.S'vet' (Lol).
With my first choices of Cowley and Gerrard being ruled out for either going else where or their footballing philiosy not meeting my expectations, I really don't give a flying one who's appointed unless it's a Pardew type who's been around the block so to speak. I've purchased my ST and will back the new guy and give him time. Let's be honest here, any success will be a bonus with a limited budget, but entertainment is the way forward now and I can't imagine for one minute it will be any worse than what MM served up.

dirtydingusmagee added 17:20 - May 28 Steve ITFC Sweden ,get your drift , I think Villa will come down to earth though ,finance problems will reign them in .
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dirtydingusmagee added 17:32 - May 28 think most are naturally assuming it will be Hurst because of the decision being delayed till after play offs, don't think Warne has been suggested at any point [could be wrong]
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TimmyH added 17:44 - May 28 I just wish that the creativity which comes back into our football is as good as Northstandveterans above post!! :)
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dirtydingusmagee added 19:15 - May 28 anyway MICK OUT .
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blueboy1981 added 19:17 - May 28 Swn98 ........ showing your true colours yet again ?- you make it so, so, obvious to anyone with half a brain cell. Give it a rest, go away for the Summer - in so doing, not displaying your colours with every post, as well as giving us all a break from your constant drivel.
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RedDust added 19:26 - May 28 True&BlueSince82 is my favourite person on here. Too many post modern millennials are professionally offended by everything & no nuance understanding of irony or light trolling.
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runningout added 19:46 - May 28 I'm getting too blooming negative, so I'll shut up. Good luck to our next manager, whoever it may be :-D
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warktheline added 19:56 - May 28 @reddust, maybe you could learn to post in similar fashion to the one you 'admire'.....to date your presence appears 'insignificant'! No offence intended, oh I forgot, you enjoy light trolling and would never take offence!
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BlueandTruesince82 added 20:29 - May 28

To be clear there is no intention of light trolling.

If I give an opinion I offer context and thought out reasoning. I have no interest in trolling anyone, only discussion. I'm absolutely interested other people's opinions and happy to listen to them, thats why i post. I have no issue with blueboy or anyone else having a preference for a Burley/Butcher combo, it is perfectly acceptable opinion.

However to suggest that Hurst has achieved nothing is clearly wrong (if you disagree I invite you to share what you feel he lacking). Hence I called it out.

The irony is that blueboy and I actually share the same firdt choice which is Steijn, alas that seems a non starter.

However I really do not see anything other than a hint of sarcasm (which the disengenerous question warranted) and humour. Perhaps not to everyone taste but who is? If anyone has taken anything else from it I can assure you that it really is not there and I guess I must accept that nuance can be lost in the written word.

TBH I would object less to Burley and Lee/Dyer/Stumpy or any number of others than I would Burley but he'd still be about 6th choice on my list.

BlueandTruesince82 added 20:31 - May 28 * Butcher
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Swn98 added 21:23 - May 28 Caught you bluebore wind him in.
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warktheline added 21:37 - May 28 @blue, didn't you 'dismiss' Cowley citing 'a bridge too far'? If so, please elaborate upon the differences between the aforementioned and Hurst!
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blueboy1981 added 21:38 - May 28 Swn98 ........ obviously STILL lost for anything constructive in the way of words. You're like your messiah - unable to change, and you're still in mourning. On another note:- Compensation now been agreed with Shrewsbury for Hurst - I hope it works out, as most of us would want it to.
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Toronto_Tractor added 21:43 - May 28 It's amazing how many people are living in the past. GB and TB are legends but resurrecting them virtually never brings about success. Young manager please.
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dirtydingusmagee added 21:50 - May 28

Swn98 still as bitter as ever Micks gone get over it. You say nobody wants the Town job ! there are a number that do. As for your idol Mick ''the irreplaceable'', I havnt seen a list of clubs fighting over his services yet. You NEVER have anything to say unless its to wind someone up, all the Blue bore crap , always bleating and whining. Micks gone, move on , preferably to a McCarthy fan club site, .

stiffy501 added 21:51 - May 28

Well it looks like we have another week to speculate.
Did'nt Evans say in his interview we may do something completely new ?
We've done young up and coming, and old experienced managers before so whats new then ? a foreign manager ? perhaps Stiejn is still a possible or Japp Stam maybe a big name that would fill Evans past remit just speculating lol . I still think Nigel Clough would be a good choice though.

BlueandTruesince82 added 21:59 - May 28

Well although you haven't answered or addressed a single point I've made I shall tell you.

Hurst has managed in league 1, Cowley has not. I personally prefer a candidate from L1 because it's a higher level. Hurst has made that climb step by step not leaping to fat and jumping leagues, i consider him to be approx a year ahead of Cowley in respect of experience.

Secondly as we have seen over the last couple of seasons we have seen the long ball/power football is no longer as effective in the championship and whilst Cowley may be able to adjust his style we know Hurst can.

So to be clear, has managed at a higher level and plays better football.

I don't think I dismissed him, i think I offered an opinion and suspect used a keyword of maybe. Again you may have misread my tone.

Now, care to return my courtesy and answer any of the questions I asked you?

warktheline added 22:38 - May 28

@blue, I answered several of your points in an earlier post, I continue to believe you are 'dismissive' and unable to digest other points of view that differ from your own! Unfortunately for you someone who 'enjoys' your 'form' flagged up your narrative 'strengths' !!!! More than enough said, wouldn't you agree? Considering the aforementioned maybe not!!!!

Please note: Cowley jumping leagues??...recheck your stats!!!

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BlueandTruesince82 added 22:52 - May 28

Again you miss miss my point. Hurst would be coming fromm league 1 to champ.

Cowley from league 2. Simple.

I don't see anywhere you respond to my direct questions but please direct me to the page no if I'm wrong and I'll look again.

As I said I'm open to all POVS if supported by any basic argument. If you find me dismissive that's really up to you. I maintain Hursts success thus far speaks for itself.

For future reference a differing opinion from me is not an attack on your personal beliefs just a discussion. That's why we come here.

BlueandTruesince82 added 22:53 - May 28

warktheline added 23:09 - May 28

@blue, both managers came within a whisker of playing in the same division next season! Your point is 'paper thin'! Cowley's rise has been far more dynamic than Hurst's! Surely something worth analysing or just a 'chuck away stat'! How closely in relation to 'detail' have you 'extracted' differing playing styles? Or have you 'sheep' concluded? I shan't go on.....I'm happy to agree to disagree with many 'issues' !

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BlueandTruesince82 added 23:33 - May 28

My point is not paper thin because Hurst has 18 months of league 1 football under his belt. Cowley does not and so again when we come to actual facts we see a clear difference.

You suggest I dismissed Cowley but the omitting the word maybe from what I said paints an entirely diffrent context. Not a dismissal but a suggestion that perhaps it's to early.

I think most agree the Imps play long ballish, perhaps out of necessity. I think most agree Shrews play more at the feet. Argue with wisdom of the crowd if you like.

More dynamic perhaps but that just makes my point. Less experience and at a lower level so the difference is clear. I think Hurst has paid more dues and learnt bit by bit. Exactly as Cowley seems to wany to do. He ruled himself out because he says he needs to learn more at the current level, "master" I think was his term. So it appears even DC would agree with my point.

I accept that's putting words in his mouth but only my own version of what he has already expressed.

Good night.