Ex-Manager Thread

[KillerCephalopod]

Because he's not very good.

The way the club is currently set up, I don't think that's his biggest weakness - it's dealing with egos and lack of ability to attract players that rule him out long before we even look at his ability IMO. We really need the type of manager that players like Sadio will respect - someone who has 'been there, done that'.

 

[st_brendy]

Is it too early to start the Koeman to Arsenal rumour for next summer, after Arsene moves on?

He's still the favourite with SkyBet to be Arsenal's next manager.

If it's not to be Ron, it'll probably be whoever we replace Ron with (unless that person is ex-Spud AVB).

 

[fatletiss]

I think it's wrong you're able to do it this way. It'll never chang but the powers that be should find away to prevent this sort of thing happening.

 

[Gregm88]

True that, I was probably being a bit harsh with the Scotland comparison.

That's what I'm hoping for, a more pragmatic approach without losing the attacking intent. Martinez was gung ho and his game management was none existent. Moyes took stick for being too far the other way, so I'm hoping Koeman can strike the right balance. Believe it or not a lot of Blues are proper meh about us getting him. I can't believe them tbh, I think he's a very clever appointment.

Koeman was stange at times. He could show great tactical flexibility such as introducing the 5 man defense when we were struggling and making some positive substitutions. But arguably that tactical change was made late (after a terrible 10 game spell).

Also he stuck with Pelle when he lost form for far too long. Shane Long had to really force his hand on that one

 

[Paddy Podped]

He's far too good looking for us mate, we prefer a CF with a face like a box of smashed crabs

Not sure Leicester are up for selling Vardy this summer...

 

[Beef]

I can't see any player going to Everton. Unless they make a crazy bid for Wanyama. We did the same with Spurs when Poch left.

 

[Paddy Podped]

I'd be quite underwhelmed if we get Howe.

I think it could well be another name that no-one's expecting, it has been for the past 3 appointments really

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

I'd be quite underwhelmed if we get Howe.

I think it could well be another name that no-one's expecting, it has been for the past 3 appointments really

Yeah, I wonder if the Germans are coming!

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

I can't see any player going to Everton. Unless they make a crazy bid for Wanyama. We did the same with Spurs when Poch left.

He can make a guilt-ridden £30m bid for Vic. I'd be good with that.

 

[Gregm88]

I'd be quite underwhelmed if we get Howe.

I think it could well be another name that no-one's expecting, it has been for the past 3 appointments really

Can anyone give me a history reminder about who people were expecting for the previous appointments?

I know Poch was out of the blue and no one had heard of him. But was Koeman not guessed by people in a similar thread like this?

 

[Gregm88]

Yeah, I wonder if the Germans are coming!

What Germans are you thinking of? Most of the managers of the top German sides have not been in place very long as far as I can tell

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

What Germans are you thinking of? Most of the managers of the top German sides have not been in place very long as far as I can tell

Leverkeusen guy, Mönchengladbach guy.

 

[Paddy Podped]

Can anyone give me a history reminder about who people were expecting for the previous appointments?

I know Poch was out of the blue and no one had heard of him. But was Koeman not guessed by people in a similar thread like this?

I can't remember specific names but I seem to remember some Turkish guy that a lot of people liked!

 

[sotonsaint]

I can't remember specific names but I seem to remember some Turkish guy that a lot of people liked!

Hakin yakin?

 

[sotonsaint]

Hakin yakin?

Murat yakin even

 

[Saint Sosa]

He's far too good looking for us mate, we prefer a CF with a face like a box of smashed crabs

Could always re-sign Naismith since Norwich went down?

 

[Gregm88]

Leverkeusen guy, Mönchengladbach guy.

Both are in the Champions League aren't they? And the Mönchengladbach guy has only been in the job 9 months

 

[fatletiss]

Hakin yakin?

Murat yakin even

We like brothers!

 

[Le Tissier's Laces]

Both are in the Champions League aren't they? And the Mönchengladbach guy has only been in the job 9 months

But then Everton aren't even in European competition. Money talks.

But yeah, suspect it will be AVB.

 

[Gregm88]

Murat yakin even

I have just looked and he has been out of work for a year since leaving Spartak. I wonder what went wrong?
Was he actually highly regarded a Basel or were people just making a Swiss connection? I have memories of them troubling Ferguson's Man United...