Dynamite Red Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Had to be done, apologies if your choice is not here but limited to 24 options, feel free to add names in discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainsey Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Do you mean who we want as the next manager? Or who we think it will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-hugh-blind Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Hadn't thought about Chris Colman, didn't get a fair crack with Sunderland. Done well with 'underdog' teams in in the past. Could be a good fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I’ve put in another thread. Really don’t get the mark robins love in. Yes he’s done well at cov , but has done very little anywhere else. We need to look at someone with a good history of multiple promotions imo . Infrastructure wise , we’ve grown massively as a club . We’re not a big club but bigger than we’ve ever been historically in infrastructure , fanbase profile etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Bainsey said: Do you mean who we want as the next manager? Or who we think it will be? Updated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChubStixx Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Rob Elstob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Robin-hugh-blind said: Hadn't thought about Chris Colman, didn't get a fair crack with Sunderland. Done well with 'underdog' teams in in the past. Could be a good fit Good god no. Did well with wales because of bale that’s it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clunes Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Jurgen Klinsmann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, clunes said: Jurgen Klinsmann Prepare for disappointment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40 Years of Hurt Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I reckon Kenny Jacket would be a good shout if Portsmouth don’t go up through playoffs. He has a good win record and knows League 1 players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Jokanovic. 2 seasons, 2 play off finals. Ludicrously sacked after having about 20 players bought for him on deadline day at the beginning of the Prem season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedorDead BCFC Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 14 minutes ago, steviestevieneville said: Good god no. Did well with wales because of bale that’s it Simple answer, let’s buy Bale, localish free severn bridge tolls and not playing much at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clunes Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 11 minutes ago, marcofisher said: Prepare for disappointment! I’m already prepared. I saw Cannavaro on the poll so I thought that no ridiculous suggestions were off limits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Gotta be Jokanovic for me of those. Has proven he can a club to the prem, suits the clubs current setup in terms of head coach and play's decent football. Good records at both Fulham and Watford, as well as Partizan and Levski, around 47% of wins over a spell of 7 seasons-ish is pretty impressive. The bigger question is the finances - what's his compensation package likely to be - as only (in theory) a year remaining on his contract there. If we want to sure up the defence, then Hughton could be a shout; but out problems seem to stem more from the offensive parts of our play, and I cannot recall Chris utilising much of a pressing system at Brighton and he had a good team mostly due to them blowing FFP didn't they? Outside/Dark-Horse would be Van Bommel - anything could happen in that appointment' Koeman for So'ton or De Boer for Palace in equal measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dullmoan Tone Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 18 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Needs to be someone that plays positive football and gives youth a chance. Would be very surprised if it is a manager who plays negative football and likes older players. I've gone for Robbins. But not too fussed as long as they fit what I want and what I assume the club wants with pathway and style of football. Does this club know what style of football it wants? We seem to swap mid-match. I think they will and should let the new coach decide not insist on a coach to play a set way - that would turn most managers off straight away (and rightly so). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Meant to add Mark Warburton as he maybe someone SL may look at. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 minute ago, Dynamite Red said: Meant to add Mark Warburton as he maybe someone SL may look at. Oh well. Good shout. He will probably know how to manage upwards effectively.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon79 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 No Roy Keane. Don’t know if it would work, but it would be exciting one way or another! COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 It is a tough one. Hughton and Jokanovic the best two options for instant success. Do not seem like the hirings the club would make though. But my vote is Jokanovic. Promotions and good football. I like Mick McCarthy. Think we could go either way under him though. Doesn’t seem like a great fit. Ainsworth is more the kind the club would pursue. Done a very good job at Wycombe. He’d be my choice if we aren’t attracting top names. A lot on the list in job and good jobs some of them. Wagner is one and may relish the opportunity to do well in England again. Think maybe he could regret his last season at Huddersfield because it wasn’t pretty. Not doing great at Schalke. Think they finished on a LJ style 11 winless in the Bundesliga. He could be gone at some point and would be a good appointment I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AshtonOldBoy Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Please mr lansdown don’t go for a young up and coming prospect to get us out of the mire to get a team promoted you need at least 3 players that have played in the league you are aiming to hit and it’s the same as the manager you have to go for a been there and done it FULL STOP !!! Your choice of a rugby coach has been spot on don’t short change us football fans that are loyal to the cause Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Jokanovic IF we could tempt him followed by Van Bommel, Hughton and Warburton. I wouldn't be against Adkins either TBH, did very well at Hull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuber Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Just now, Ska Junkie said: Jokanovic IF we could tempt him followed by Van Bommel, Hughton and Warburton. I wouldn't be against Adkins either TBH, did very well at Hull. Forgot about Nigel - that's a solid shout, especially when you compare Hull in terms of where they are now without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Bit left field but Ricardo Lunari, Dieter Hecking or Dirk Schuster, see any of them fancy proving something. I don't really know much about them but Ricardo has trained under Bielsa and I like that football. The other 2 have been manager of the season in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviestevieneville Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 17 minutes ago, RedorDead BCFC said: Simple answer, let’s buy Bale, localish free severn bridge tolls and not playing much at the moment. Might keep O’dowda out the side though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I’d wait to see whether any of the relegated Premier League Managers become available. Dean Smith or Eddie Howe for example. I could see either of them fitting in with the overall structure/ethos of the club as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyisared Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Honestly think Hughton would be by far the best option but I’m doubtful we can get him, because I think he’s probably have better options if he waited until the summer. Jokanovic a great, great option but was poor with Fulham when they were in the Prem and I think we have the capabilities to be a regular Prem side, but I don’t think he’d be good past that. I would LOVE David Wagner but again think he’s unrealistic. So yeah I’d go all out on Hughton probably but it’ll be interesting to see who it is if it’s not him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattyisared Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, eardun said: I’d wait to see whether any of the relegated Premier League Managers become available. Dean Smith or Eddie Howe for example. I could see either of them fitting in with the overall structure/ethos of the club as well. Would be shocked if Howe was sacked, I think he’ll probably stay with Bournemouth and take them back up if they go down like Dyche at Burnley. But if not I’d be all for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Pezo said: Bit left field but Ricardo Lunari, Dieter Hecking or Dirk Schuster, see any of them fancy proving something. I don't really know much about them but Ricardo has trained under Bielsa and I like that football. The other 2 have been manager of the season in Germany. They are made up names Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Just now, The Bard said: They are made up names But good ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 28 minutes ago, clunes said: I’m already prepared. I saw Cannavaro on the poll so I thought that no ridiculous suggestions were off limits! SL will pay Ronaldinho's Colombian bail money and he will be our next manager. You heard it here first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Marcelino....... Please. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsapper Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Fuber said: Forgot about Nigel - that's a solid shout, especially when you compare Hull in terms of where they are now without him. I was at an FA dinner where Nigel Atkins was the guest speaker. He was asked about his next job he wanted. His response was he wanted a project where he could advance a club. He did a great job at Southampton before they replaced him with Mauricio Pochettino A good fit from my point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Jokanovic would be an impressive appointment, and would show the ultimate ambition. Hughton has done it, but maybe doesn't play the most attractive football on the way. Hughes would be expensive, and not so sure he's a good long term suggestion. If we were doing well and a better offer came along, he'd be off like a shot. Moyes I'm not sure would come. I think he's "a premiership manager" although has maybe lost a bit of credibility over the last few years. A drop down and a "re-establishment" job for him could be good for him. Has a potential to be a bad move for both parties though, especially if it doesn't work. Steven Gerrard could honestly be an interesting appointment. Would he leave Rangers? Has done a good job there, but is there anywhere he can go? Let's be honest, it's either Celtic or Rangers and he won't ever be accepted at Celtic. Is he waiting for a Premiership club to come calling, or does he need to prove himself in England lower down for a "big" club to take him on? Lampard worked wonders at Derby, albeit with a bit of help from his Chelsea connections, but it's worked for him hasn't it? Not doing too badly at Chelsea now.... Maybe Steven Gerrard's Bristol City would be a decent fit for both parties.... Personally I went for Jokanovic, but Gerrard (who I hadn't even thought about) does intrigue me a lot. Could be a big draw as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Time to roll out the tired and very unfunny joke Job for Cotts? My actual choice, Chris Hughton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Taz said: Jokanovic would be an impressive appointment, and would show the ultimate ambition. Hughton has done it, but maybe doesn't play the most attractive football on the way. Hughes would be expensive, and not so sure he's a good long term suggestion. If we were doing well and a better offer came along, he'd be off like a shot. Moyes I'm not sure would come. I think he's "a premiership manager" although has maybe lost a bit of credibility over the last few years. A drop down and a "re-establishment" job for him could be good for him. Has a potential to be a bad move for both parties though, especially if it doesn't work. Steven Gerrard could honestly be an interesting appointment. Would he leave Rangers? Has done a good job there, but is there anywhere he can go? Let's be honest, it's either Celtic or Rangers and he won't ever be accepted at Celtic. Is he waiting for a Premiership club to come calling, or does he need to prove himself in England lower down for a "big" club to take him on? Lampard worked wonders at Derby, albeit with a bit of help from his Chelsea connections, but it's worked for him hasn't it? Not doing too badly at Chelsea now.... Maybe Steven Gerrard's Bristol City would be a decent fit for both parties.... Personally I went for Jokanovic, but Gerrard (who I hadn't even thought about) does intrigue me a lot. Could be a big draw as well..... Would Gerrard leave Rangers for us? Can build his skills there until a Prem club comes calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Taz said: Jokanovic would be an impressive appointment, and would show the ultimate ambition. Hughton has done it, but maybe doesn't play the most attractive football on the way. Hughes would be expensive, and not so sure he's a good long term suggestion. If we were doing well and a better offer came along, he'd be off like a shot. Moyes I'm not sure would come. I think he's "a premiership manager" although has maybe lost a bit of credibility over the last few years. A drop down and a "re-establishment" job for him could be good for him. Has a potential to be a bad move for both parties though, especially if it doesn't work. Steven Gerrard could honestly be an interesting appointment. Would he leave Rangers? Has done a good job there, but is there anywhere he can go? Let's be honest, it's either Celtic or Rangers and he won't ever be accepted at Celtic. Is he waiting for a Premiership club to come calling, or does he need to prove himself in England lower down for a "big" club to take him on? Lampard worked wonders at Derby, albeit with a bit of help from his Chelsea connections, but it's worked for him hasn't it? Not doing too badly at Chelsea now.... Maybe Steven Gerrard's Bristol City would be a decent fit for both parties.... Personally I went for Jokanovic, but Gerrard (who I hadn't even thought about) does intrigue me a lot. Could be a big draw as well..... There are a few on the list who I’d be happy taking a chance with, certainly Paul Cook being one, as I like his recruitment history and his cv. However, I do wonder if any such appointment, from many of those names, would be another ‘fanbase splitter’. I think it’s time this club went to the next level in terms of its PR and general perception in the world of football. To do that, I think we need to bring in a big name, to make a statement of intent. For me, that’s Gerrard. I’m not kidding myself that this is actually in any way likely, but I do believe that we need something like that to be a bit of a launchpad to the next level. And he’d certainly have the backing of the majority of the fanbase and not be a polarising appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Harry said: There are a few on the list who I’d be happy taking a chance with, certainly Paul Cook being one, as I like his recruitment history and his cv. However, I do wonder if any such appointment, from many of those names, would be another ‘fanbase splitter’. I think it’s time this club went to the next level in terms of its PR and general perception in the world of football. To do that, I think we need to bring in a big name, to make a statement of intent. For me, that’s Gerrard. I’m not kidding myself that this is actually in any way likely, but I do believe that we need something like that to be a bit of a launchpad to the next level. And he’d certainly have the backing of the majority of the fanbase and not be a polarising appointment. He’d bring Ryan Kent and James Tavenier with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He’d bring Ryan Kent and James Tavenier with him Is certainly be happy with JT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eardun Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 29 minutes ago, Mattyisared said: Would be shocked if Howe was sacked, I think he’ll probably stay with Bournemouth and take them back up if they go down like Dyche at Burnley. But if not I’d be all for it Not sure. Having a tough time at Bournemouth at the moment so it may be time for a change for all concerned. Every manager has a shelf life at a club. Still young too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 12 minutes ago, marcofisher said: Would Gerrard leave Rangers for us? Can build his skills there until a Prem club comes calling. Good question. Do Prem clubs want to take a chance on a Scottish league manager? Realistically there's only 2 or 3 clubs that are in the running season upon season. Most seem to go for the expensive foreign choice. 11 minutes ago, Harry said: There are a few on the list who I’d be happy taking a chance with, certainly Paul Cook being one, as I like his recruitment history and his cv. However, I do wonder if any such appointment, from many of those names, would be another ‘fanbase splitter’. I think it’s time this club went to the next level in terms of its PR and general perception in the world of football. To do that, I think we need to bring in a big name, to make a statement of intent. For me, that’s Gerrard. I’m not kidding myself that this is actually in any way likely, but I do believe that we need something like that to be a bit of a launchpad to the next level. And he’d certainly have the backing of the majority of the fanbase and not be a polarising appointment. Agree 100% with everything. The next appointment NEEDS to be a statement. The next appointment NEEDS to be a success. We are currently an attractive opportunity. We've just given Johnson 4 years and copious amounts of money. The club has stuck by Johnson, until it was clear that he could go no further. This shows that providing the club is heading in the right direction, any new man will have time on his side. A bad appointment and the club goes spiralling backwards. The next appointment needs to be a "Pat Lam" and not a journey man. Gerrard ticks the boxes. He is currently an attractive proposition, making a success of himself, yet still has something to prove. For him, he would probably want to manage Liverpool at some point. He's not going to get there directly from Rangers. Taking a club from the Championship to the Prem, and then establishing them at that level, would help him on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcofisher Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Taz said: Good question. Do Prem clubs want to take a chance on a Scottish league manager? Realistically there's only 2 or 3 clubs that are in the running season upon season. Most seem to go for the expensive foreign choice. Agree 100% with everything. The next appointment NEEDS to be a statement. The next appointment NEEDS to be a success. We are currently an attractive opportunity. We've just given Johnson 4 years and copious amounts of money. The club has stuck by Johnson, until it was clear that he could go no further. This shows that providing the club is heading in the right direction, any new man will have time on his side. A bad appointment and the club goes spiralling backwards. The next appointment needs to be a "Pat Lam" and not a journey man. Gerrard ticks the boxes. He is currently an attractive proposition, making a success of himself, yet still has something to prove. For him, he would probably want to manage Liverpool at some point. He's not going to get there directly from Rangers. Taking a club from the Championship to the Prem, and then establishing them at that level, would help him on the way. He would probably see himself as the long-term successor to Klopp, like Lampard at Chelsea. If he stays at Rangers he is less at risk of looking average in the Championship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 It’s going to be Robins just for the marketing opportunity. We’ll be behind closed doors again next season but we can watch on Robins TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 6 minutes ago, marcofisher said: He would probably see himself as the long-term successor to Klopp, like Lampard at Chelsea. If he stays at Rangers he is less at risk of looking average in the Championship. But would Liverpool go from Klopp, to someone who can't catch Celtic and hasn't done anything else? Not saying it would never happen, but if I were a Liverpool fan I wouldn't be too pleased if the club went from Klopp to a runner up in Scotland. Look what happened at Man Utd.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, The Bard said: Jokanovic. 2 seasons, 2 play off finals. Ludicrously sacked after having about 20 players bought for him on deadline day at the beginning of the Prem season And might just get Kalas playing again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Current front runners: Chris Hughton, 128 votes. Mark Robins, 23 votes. Paul Cook, 34 votes. Slavisa Jokanovic, 66 votes. Mick McCarthy, 15 votes. Steven Gerrard, 17 votes. Mark van Bommel, 16 votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 44 minutes ago, Harry said: There are a few on the list who I’d be happy taking a chance with, certainly Paul Cook being one, as I like his recruitment history and his cv. However, I do wonder if any such appointment, from many of those names, would be another ‘fanbase splitter’. I think it’s time this club went to the next level in terms of its PR and general perception in the world of football. To do that, I think we need to bring in a big name, to make a statement of intent. For me, that’s Gerrard. I’m not kidding myself that this is actually in any way likely, but I do believe that we need something like that to be a bit of a launchpad to the next level. And he’d certainly have the backing of the majority of the fanbase and not be a polarising appointment. Has achieved even less than Lee Johnson and, in a season when Celtic were there for the taking, has blown it. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: Current front runners: Chris Hughton, 128 votes. Mark Robins, 23 votes. Paul Cook, 34 votes. Slavisa Jokanovic, 66 votes. Mick McCarthy, 15 votes. Steven Gerrard, 17 votes. Mark van Bommel, 16 votes. Would people be happy with this as shortlist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferz Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Dynamite Red said: Had to be done, apologies if your choice is not here but limited to 24 options, feel free to add names in discussion. We’ve already had Lee de Boer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Seems like people want Hughton. I'm not too keen personally. Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunsteral Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Not been mentioned yet and i am not sure he was all that succesful at Man City but STUART PEARCE would certainly instill some fight in to these city players who must take a lot of the blame for the sacking of LJ. I think certainly in the 4 games we have seen on Robins TV that the players have a lot to answer for. Whether it is due to lack of fitness after lockdown, or they were simply not playing for LJ, but generally they have been very poor. We were pinning our hopes on Afobe but quite frankly he hasn,t looked like solving our scoring problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Just now, JonDolman said: Just don't think he will play the kind of football I want to see and not sure he will be giving the youth a chance like some others on the list might do. I'm not against appointing him, but I'd suggest anyone hoping for attractive football will be disappointed. Though I think most would overlook that if he took us up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcnick Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 I'd be delighted with Ryan Lowe. I think he is the standout in terms of realistic appointments. Seems very switched on, ambitious and he likes to play attacking football. Two promotions in two years, seems very switched on, focused and would bring a good coaching team with him. Rather than talking about a mysterious 'identity' he really would bring in an identity of attacking football. Players would know their role and have to buy into that attacking approach. City fans have always aspired for a manager and team who play attacking football and to get a manager who plays that way and seems a winner as well would be a good fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 16 minutes ago, Merrick's Marvels said: Has achieved even less than Lee Johnson and, in a season when Celtic were there for the taking, has blown it. No thanks. 7 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Yep done nothing special so far. Him being a star player makes zero difference to his ability as a head coach. I know, I get that. But my general point was that I think we need a well-known and highly respected personality to take us to a different level in terms of PR/wider perception in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, The Bard said: Jokanovic. 2 seasons, 2 play off finals. Ludicrously sacked after having about 20 players bought for him on deadline day at the beginning of the Prem season I’ve just seen a copy of the WhatsApp message from your Fulham mate. It’s a convincing argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Not that I have much faith in SL to appoint a decent manager, but jeez I’m glad the OTIB crew aren’t selecting the new manager. Stuart Pearce... Nigel Clough... Steve McClaren!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted July 4, 2020 Author Share Posted July 4, 2020 Jokanovic has stated he would like to return to England a few weeks ago, I think he would be the ideal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Maybe LJ could just leave his tombola machine behind for Lansdown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Harry said: There are a few on the list who I’d be happy taking a chance with, certainly Paul Cook being one, as I like his recruitment history and his cv. However, I do wonder if any such appointment, from many of those names, would be another ‘fanbase splitter’. I think it’s time this club went to the next level in terms of its PR and general perception in the world of football. To do that, I think we need to bring in a big name, to make a statement of intent. For me, that’s Gerrard. I’m not kidding myself that this is actually in any way likely, but I do believe that we need something like that to be a bit of a launchpad to the next level. And he’d certainly have the backing of the majority of the fanbase and not be a polarising appointment. I couldn't care less about our PR and general perception. Sheff U didn't when they appointed Wilder. Because he's done such a great job the PR and perception followed. We would become 'Steven Gerrard's Bristol City' which would massively irritate and he has no real pedigree other than getting a footballing giant somewhere near it's rightful place in a shockingly bad league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merrick's Marvels Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 minutes ago, Harry said: I know, I get that. But my general point was that I think we need a well-known and highly respected personality to take us to a different level in terms of PR/wider perception in football. I'm too deliriously happy tonight to argue, mate! All I'll say is that PR/wider perceptions don't concern me because junior's sacking is confirmation - if confirmation were needed - that the owner is serious about promotion. What's more, we have enough talent in the squad to give that a damn good go. Given our current structure, where an egotistical CEO oversees player transactions, what we need now is a Coach (not an old school manager) who can get the very best out of the players he's given to coach. Either that or sweep all the horseshite out of the stables tonight and get rid of Ashton too, allowing us to appoint an old school Manager. This, unfortunately, will never happen - which means the next appointment will not be about "who can get the best out of these players?" but "who will agree to work with (under) Mark Ashton?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city1983 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, redsapper said: I was at an FA dinner where Nigel Atkins was the guest speaker. He was asked about his next job he wanted. His response was he wanted a project where he could advance a club. He did a great job at Southampton before they replaced him with Mauricio Pochettino A good fit from my point of view. that's the most important point is it being the right fit. Going for all these pipedream managers is fanciful and will not work out when the reality of budget constraints hits home. Adkins has done a good job everywhere he has been and exudes positivity. He'd be my number one choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralRobin Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 20 minutes ago, bcfcnick said: I'd be delighted with Ryan Lowe. I think he is the standout in terms of realistic appointments. Seems very switched on, ambitious and he likes to play attacking football. Two promotions in two years, seems very switched on, focused and would bring a good coaching team with him. Rather than talking about a mysterious 'identity' he really would bring in an identity of attacking football. Players would know their role and have to buy into that attacking approach. City fans have always aspired for a manager and team who play attacking football and to get a manager who plays that way and seems a winner as well would be a good fit. I was just thinking the same. Always comes across as a great guy who would gel with the players and the fans alike and really has worked wonders at both Bury and now Plymouth getting promotions at both. Interestingly he seems to like his teams to play in an attacking 3-5-2 / 3-4-1-2 formation too which I think would be perfect for our squad! I think he's going to be a top top manager, would be a very interesting appointment for us certainly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcnick Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Ryan Lowe has built an interesting coaching team as well and I am sure they would come with him. https://www.pafc.co.uk/teams/coaching-staff/ Also seems demanding and ambitious but without being a managerial dinosaur. His attacking brand of football would fit with the type of player in City's squad. At the start of the season he put out this message :- 'My way or the highway!' Plymouth Argyle manager Ryan Lowe demands players buy into his attacking philosophy, or they'll be gone. I think he would put the fun back in watching City and that hasn't been there for a long time. Would be a brave but inspired appointment I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, RUSSEL85 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcnick Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Worth a read before dismissing him as a lower league unsuitable candidate;- https://totalfootballanalysis.com/head-coach-analysis/ryan-lowe-bury-tactical-analysis-statistics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, The Bard said: Jokanovic. 2 seasons, 2 play off finals. Ludicrously sacked after having about 20 players bought for him on deadline day at the beginning of the Prem season I went for Cook in the end but I'd be very happy with an appointment like Jokanovic certainly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 42 minutes ago, Dynamite Red said: Jokanovic has stated he would like to return to England a few weeks ago, I think he would be the ideal choice. Good shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 49 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Yep. The problem is there are a number of very good managers now at this level. Anyone can beat anyone. We could have Houghton a few years and not make it and not see particularly good football. I would rather we just go for it. A bit like Norwich did last season. If we don't go up then we don't, but we are seeing attacking, attractive football whilst trying to get there. I prefer Brentford of this season style to Norwich 2018/19 personally. It's very enjoyable but there's a better balance between attacking and defensive side. They (Norwich) conceded and I'm talking last season, quite a few goals and chances. However the level of manager (and club losses) is rising season on season, no guarantees. Have my questions about Hughton style of play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gifford Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Those who have chosen David Wagner may want to look at the parallels between our and Schalke’s post-lockdown break form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 43 minutes ago, Harry said: I know, I get that. But my general point was that I think we need a well-known and highly respected personality to take us to a different level in terms of PR/wider perception in football. Would much rather have a good manager than any kind of personality! Gerrard is manager of Rangers, one of the biggest clubs in the UK, a club that is literally guaranteed 1st or 2nd spot, firstly I cant imagine for one moment he would come here, personally I wouldn’t want him here, imo we are crying out for an experienced manager whose been around the block. Our lack of experience and know how on the bench, has been a massive part of us constantly failing over the last 4 years. An experienced manager would have never have let these constant 7-8-9 game bad runs happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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