wattolcfc Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 The only serious option can be Barry Hayles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onions Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 6 minutes ago, wattolcfc said: The only serious option can be Barry Hayles Only if we can convince Levi Porter to return too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 16 minutes ago, cityfanlee23 said: He’s perfect for it, he’s a stubborn sod who doesn’t really come across as a yes man, has a very clear plan, loves bringing through young players and has a well documented track record of youth development of players like Eden Hazard etc. I think a role where he gets to oversee the development of an entire club would be more suited to him than day to day pitch management. Would love to see it! ...how many managers transition to DoF!!! The temptation to become involved in team matters would be overwhelming for him. He needs to be able to communicate at all levels, and that is not where he shines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 He's magic.. you know....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcarr21 Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 2 hours ago, BenTheFox said: I've never met a Villa fan that gives even the slightest bit of a shit about us. And yet i know plenty of Villa fans who are absolutely lapping it up and taking the piss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfanlee23 Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 1 minute ago, sacreblueits442 said: ...how many managers transition to DoF!!! The temptation to become involved in team matters would be overwhelming for him. He needs to be able to communicate at all levels, and that is not where he shines. Yeah agree on this and that was one of the things I highlighted, I’d be concerned if we found a manager that the opposite philosophy to our DOF we could end up with some issues, but tbh I would hope that Puel would have the integrity to do what’s right for the club over his own blueprints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfanlee23 Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 2 minutes ago, weller54 said: He's magic.. you know....... Definitely a risk but I’d love to see it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The boy Linacre Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 I just don't think we as fans are aware of where we are financially and how attractive or a massive risk we are with the haemorrhaging of that playing squad. So there are 3 options really: 1) An experience FPL Manager like Rafa, Ralph, or Potter, but for them especially Potter its a massive risk 2) Poach a decent Champs manager BUT they won't have that Title/Promotion repeated experience, Carrick has only done it once 3) A young hungry manager, unproven and a risk Any of those choices is immediately worrying and looking at the thread there seems no agreement, a further endorsement of how hard this choice will be. We have gone from earning £170m per year to £70m & we NEED to go straight back up or in 2 seasons or we are really in it then!!! And haven't already spent the earnings and transfer on servicing the loan gamble!!! Any consolation Dan Ashworth thinks we will win the title. Thats before we start buying the players to win that title or qualify via the playoffs, worrying times (that bit we didn't need telling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 14 minutes ago, wattolcfc said: The only serious option can be Barry Hayles Narh man, he's bigger than this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeybside Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 6 minutes ago, cityfanlee23 said: Yeah agree on this and that was one of the things I highlighted, I’d be concerned if we found a manager that the opposite philosophy to our DOF we could end up with some issues, but tbh I would hope that Puel would have the integrity to do what’s right for the club over his own blueprints. Shouldn't that be 'integriteeeeee' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnegan Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 28 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said: Tielemans / Maddison / Ndidi in their prime was a better midfield than most of the top 6. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VintageFox73 Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 Wouldn't surprise me if Neil Lennon has put the feelers on the club. I just feel we need some one who can give a good bollocking , who has a connection ..Might not be the most attractive of names but bloody hell, he would walk through brick walls for and would make sure the players did as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfu Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 4 minutes ago, VintageFox73 said: Wouldn't surprise me if Neil Lennon has put the feelers on the club. I just feel we need some one who can give a good bollocking , who has a connection ..Might not be the most attractive of names but bloody hell, he would walk through brick walls for and would make sure the players did as well Please no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soupy Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 4 minutes ago, VintageFox73 said: Wouldn't surprise me if Neil Lennon has put the feelers on the club. I just feel we need some one who can give a good bollocking , who has a connection ..Might not be the most attractive of names but bloody hell, he would walk through brick walls for and would make sure the players did as well Loved him as a player, but as Manager he's been mostly rubbish - also appears to be a PR disaster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumbleFox Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 Tom Wambsgans? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaphamFox Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 4 minutes ago, VintageFox73 said: Wouldn't surprise me if Neil Lennon has put the feelers on the club. I just feel we need some one who can give a good bollocking , who has a connection ..Might not be the most attractive of names but bloody hell, he would walk through brick walls for and would make sure the players did as well Would we even be discussing him if he hadn't played for us? No. Therefore he's a complete non-starter as an option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shiv Posted 30 May 2023 Popular Post Share Posted 30 May 2023 Personally I would push for Van Nistelrooy. -Although he only had one season as PSV manager, he’s been a coach for 10 years now. -PSV were outstanding this season, were top scorers in the league and still managed to finish 2nd despite losing Gakpo and Madueke in Jan. -He’s been in and around the Netherlands coaching set up for many years. -He’s managed PSV’s U17s, U19s so has brought youth through and contributed to Simons (20 years old) being top scorer in Eredivisie this season. Simons isn’t even a striker, he plays LW. -He has pedigree in the game so would command respect. -Needs to prove himself in England so would have the hunger to do well. It’s a gamble but just as much as a gamble as bringing in a journeyman who might well be past it and isn’t really going to be affected whether we go up or not. Let’s take Rafa as an example, if he doesn’t get us promoted he will still get thrown jobs left right and centre because he’s a big name and has done well in the past. IMO this is type of appointment would be too short sighted, we have a huge rebuild to undertake and we need someone at the helm who can help oversee it. If we can assemble an exciting young squad, when we’re back in the PL we will have a stronger foundation to build from. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacreblueits442 Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 35 minutes ago, Chelmofox said: He had to try and win games with a squad he had no hand in recruiting and a team he had no hand in conditioning. Suggesting a manager doesn't deserve the job because he didn't play Mendy is complete and utter idiocy. Remember, Smith had to get top 10 form out of a bunch that hadn't turned up to games for months. He very, very, nearly did it and would have done if the club hadn't been idiotic and waited so long. Rather than making stupid assertions around not playing one of our DM players who we will never see back at the club anyway, i hope the club make their decisions based on the ability to rebuild the squad fast and effectively in the Championship. If they think he can do that and has the connections and staff to do it properly (including JT who i think is key), then i really think he should be in for a large shout. ...Smith, like you seem to have believed he had to go and throw everything at it, to win games!!! He may have had little time to turn us around, but he failed to put a team and formation together apart from the Newcastle game where it seemed that he had finally put some thought and understanding into what he was doing. Mendy's omission was idiotic, it made no sense, he was blinded by Tielemans and Soumare as a partnership. If you fail to see that, then that is your problem, unfortunately, Smith thought the same as you and here we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicesterpool Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 (edited) If you given a choice of either of the following managers what would rather have them or stick with Smith. Steve Bruce Mick Mccarthy Chris Wilder Steven Gerrard Frank Lampard Ralph hasstlulahl ×think that's how you spell it× Bruno Lauge Slaven Billic Oscar Garcia Edited 30 May 2023 by Leicesterpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzell Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 Cambiasso. And again yes I’m being serious. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fansincethe80s Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 31 minutes ago, RumbleFox said: Tom Wambsgans? He already works for the club, but we know him as Jon Rudkin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaphamFox Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 5 minutes ago, Buzzell said: Cambiasso. And again yes I’m being serious. You'd appoint somebody with zero managerial experience to guide us through one of the most difficult stages in our history? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkenzo Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 Jermaine Jenas. Talks well on The One Show 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkenzo Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 Just now, ClaphamFox said: You'd appoint somebody with zero managerial experience to guide us through one of the most difficult stages in our history? Yes, he was serious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabfox Posted 30 May 2023 Share Posted 30 May 2023 Ralph Hassanhutl isn't a bad shout and probably one we could realistically get? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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