‘Slightly out of his depth,’ – Some Shrewsbury fans on Askey’s departure and their choice of replacement

Failure to beat National League leaders Salford City this weekend has cost John Askey his job, an ironic twist considering it was winning the same division that earned him it in the first place.

The former Macclesfield man has been dismissed just five months into his tenure, opening up the possibility for a sensational return for former manager Paul Hurst. He left Salop in May after taking them to the Checkatrade Trophy final, as well as a play off final, both of which they lost.

He went to Ipswich in the summer but has already been fired himself, paving the way for a return. Many of the fans on social media are keen for him to come back, but surprisingly he isn’t the bookies choice.

They think former Blackpool manager Gary Bowyer could be in the frame, himself second favourite for the recently available Swindon Town job.

Askey’s dismissal has come as a surprise to the football world, coming from a club who usually show faith and patience with a manager, but clearly their experience has not worked. The fans seem to be behind the decision too, although not all of them want to go back to the man who led them to Wembley failure last season.

 

* John Askey gets sacked *

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Me – “Come home Hurst!!!”#salop

— James Hearle (@JimiHearle) November 12, 2018

Fingers crossed Hurst returns. #Salop

— Stephen Lapper (@StephenLapper) November 12, 2018

We couldn’t afford him at the moment, he will still be on Ipswich’s books until he find another job so he will want a pay rise for sure. #salop

— Simon Fleet (@simonfleet) November 12, 2018

Never nice seeing a manager lose his job but I'm afraid its been coming a while for Askey at #Salop blaming the media is always a sure fire sign of impending trouble! Now RW has the hard job of finding a replacement! Can't see anyway back for PH though #salop

— Sven (@svenncfc) November 12, 2018

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#AskeyGone
It didn't feel right from the start did it?
Good luck to him, but time to try and salvage something from this season. Starting to come round to the idea of having Hurst back to be honest. Onwards and upwards #Salop

— ⚽️ Toronto Shrews (@torontoshrews) November 12, 2018

Feel sorry for Askey, players didn’t perform for him, large section of fans never gave him a chance and you could tell he was slightly out of his depth. Feel like it’s the right decision though, now just get someone in that isn’t Paul fucking Hurst #Salop

— Carl Jones (@carlstfc) November 12, 2018

Absolutely desperate to have Hursty back. There are some good names here and I’d be happy with almost all to be honest. I think Hursty, however, would have learnt his lesson and would appreciate a second chance. After what he did for the club, he would my number 1 by far #Salop https://t.co/ZJZalfozCW

— SHREWS STAND (@shrewsstand_) November 12, 2018