ExiledAjax Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 1 hour ago, ExiledAjax said: 3. To be available to us. I feel I should expand on this. When I say "available to us", I don't mean out of work. Managers who are out of work are out of work for a reason. Very, very few of those reasons will be good reasons. No, I mean available to poach. Find someone who's consistently been outperforming at their level - probably a level lower than ours - and take them. Who is doing not just a good job, but an unexpectedly good job? Who has been doing that for a number of seasons? Who is currently the deciding variable in causing a squad and club to outperform their expected level (ie their wage budget). Identify that person and see if they're interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 I’d just be incredibly frustrated. And I really wouldn’t want a manager who wants to tear up the direction of travel of the last three years and start yet another rebuild. Basically I think Pearson is doing a good job and should have his contract extended. I’m not going to pretend I’d suddenly start boycotting the club if he went but it would be the most baffling and disappointing decision I could remember in my time as a City fan. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyez Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Gabriella said: Come on don’t be pathetic. Eustace. Is pathetic your favourite word? Care to be a bit more creative ? Edited October 24, 2023 by RedEyez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 22 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I’d just be incredibly frustrated. And I really wouldn’t want a manager who wants to tear up the direction of travel of the last three years and start yet another rebuild. Basically I think Pearson is doing a good job and should have his contract extended. I’m not going to pretend I’d suddenly start boycotting the club if he went but it would be the most baffling and disappointing decision I could remember in my time as a City fan. I agree with you but I'm pretty sure that for the sake of my sanity I'd be encouraged by my family and friends to take a step away.... (is that laughter or tears?) Btw the appointments of Tinnion, Millen and Holden were decisions every bit as baffling to me...possibly more so. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeez Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 An appointment like Ryan Mason would be interesting, pretty sure he's available & this would be a great opportunity for him to build his career away from the Spurs caretaker roles. Will no doubt have great contact & has been around some high-pedigree managers to have developed strong ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, Jeez said: An appointment like Ryan Mason would be interesting, pretty sure he's available & this would be a great opportunity for him to build his career away from the Spurs caretaker roles. Will no doubt have great contact & has been around some high-pedigree managers to have developed strong ideas. Were more likely to ask sammy mason to take over... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Of course, we could all be getting ahead of ourselves here. If NP is under contract until the end of the season, there are still ample games for us to either get promoted or get relegated. If it's the latter, would you re-sign him? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 SL supposedly wanted Gerrard whilst he was at Rangers, maybe just paper talk however. Considering Stevie was managing in front of a crowd of 696 recently, and with more money than he needs, perhaps he'd come back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 25 minutes ago, Rocky said: SL supposedly wanted Gerrard whilst he was at Rangers, maybe just paper talk however. Considering Stevie was managing in front of a crowd of 696 recently, and with more money than he needs, perhaps he'd come back. I believe we approached either Rangers or Gerrard / his agent, and were given a “nope” in response. Kid will probably confirm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneys Penalties Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Would ideally want Nige to stay, but....I wonder if Graham Potter fancies a "project". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Just now, Sweeneys Penalties said: Would ideally want Nige to stay, but....I wonder if Graham Potter fancies a "project". And so it begins… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: Would ideally want Nige to stay, but....I wonder if Graham Potter fancies a "project". Jesus wept. Try Luke Williams, or any other manager that wouldn’t get a job at any other Championship club. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Will Still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, bearded_red said: Jesus wept. Try Luke Williams, or any other manager that wouldn’t get a job at any other Championship club. Didn’t we give Luke a 10 year contract once? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledAjax Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) I should know better than to suggest an actual name, especially as I'll freely admit to not watching much EFL other than ourselves. But, on another thread (and it's confusing me that this conversation is happening across multiple threads) I've suggested/queried/brought up Manning at Oxford? I'll copy and paste what I said there: Yes we turned them over but he's got them 2nd, well outperforming their xG (which I of course know could be a bit flukey) and with a cast iron defence. MOTM in August and doing this with a young squad with an average age of 24.* I've no idea how many have come through Oxford's youth ranks under him (as he's only been there since March I'll assume it's not many) but it's a young squad and they purportedly didn't spend a dime in the summer (other than loan fees).* He's also previously worked as an U23s coach at West Ham, so must surely have some sort of recognition for the power of youth development. I don't know the details of his methods, his style (FotMob says he use 4231 so not dissimilar to our form), his personality or anything, whether he'd build on the current culture or be willing to work under our terms and conditions. Maybe it's a complete non-starter. Everyone and anyone is of course welcome to shoot this down with an Exocet, but I'd say he would merit further investigation. *Source is transfermarkt for both these figures. Edited October 24, 2023 by ExiledAjax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj77 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Sebastian Hoeneß Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Rocky said: SL supposedly wanted Gerrard whilst he was at Rangers, maybe just paper talk however. Considering Stevie was managing in front of a crowd of 696 recently, and with more money than he needs, perhaps he'd come back. 4 hours ago, Davefevs said: I believe we approached either Rangers or Gerrard / his agent, and were given a “nope” in response. Kid will probably confirm. Yeah enquired to Gerrard's agent but he wasn't interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppyDAZE Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 3 hours ago, Tafkarmlf said: Darren Moore would have been a great shout but just taken over at Huddersfield, if we're going to actually change though Emma Hayes, Sonya Bompastor, Will Still,Matt Gray, David Artell, Ian Evatt As random suggestions. We clearly don't need Nigel then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheltons Army Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tafkarmlf said: Darren Moore would have been a great shout but just taken over at Huddersfield, if we're going to actually change though Emma Hayes, Sonya Bompastor, Will Still,Matt Gray, David Artell, Ian Evatt As random suggestions. Jesus wept How about Roger Rabbit , Krusty the Clown or Homer Simpson .... Edited October 24, 2023 by Sheltons Army 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 I would actually choose Mark Robins, mainly for those handy tap-ins he scored for us in 2003. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinforlife2 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 8 hours ago, archie andrews said: Were more likely to ask sammy mason to take over... Nope, it would more likely be Perry Mason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desso Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Ian Gay would be a good choice. Knows the game inside out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.G.Red Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 20 hours ago, ray savino said: Nobody has said Neil Warnock till the end of the season?!!!!! .... Yet? I was thinking Colin. But there isn't a vacancy. NP for me & I'm not sure if SL wants to sell the club that he would get rid of Nigel. He'd leave that to the new owners and/or NP would walk. NP doesn't need the hassle He knows he's got the majority of fans behind him as he did/has at Leicester. Interesting that for the Keicester game I think fir the 1st time I can recall I saw half & half manager scarves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whale Eye Beef Hooked Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 During the recruitment stage , the last 2 times, 2 of the board wanted mark robins but he has signed a contract with cov so it could be Michael Beale who was brilliant at qpr or the Plymouth manager who has also done a cracking job if you forget the game against us at the gate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Geoff Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Might as well be Co Co the clown with the Lansdown's running the circus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 7 hours ago, jj77 said: Will Still I still won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Andy King. It's the turn for an internal, totally untested new man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC31 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Dean Smith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 11 hours ago, Sweeneys Penalties said: Would ideally want Nige to stay, but....I wonder if Graham Potter fancies a "project". With Nige’s back issues, we are more likely to get Brian Potter! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNQ Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Surely it would have to be Claudio Ranieri? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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