I still think chrissy Powell is a good shout for his good work at charlton(set for lambertesque things?) But Hughton is my number one choice Hoddle? Nah
Glenn Hoddle is a proven manager, but I just think he's been out of the game too long, I really do. Hughton first choice for me too (although joint with Culverhouse, if he can be persuaded to stay which seems unlikely). I'm not convinced with Chris Powell yet- although he's got an astonishing record, I'd put him in the same category as Lee Clark- a big risk. The extremely left-field shout of Michael Laudrup on the other thread I'm getting ever warmer to. He kept Mallorca in La Liga with no money, having lost all their best players. He was also a phenomenal player and sounds like a great judge of talent, playing incredibly exciting football.
Literally just came on here to say Michael Laudrup. Would be a great appointment, was also brilliant at Getafe! Someone who players can look up to and develop further from him as well. I think he is definitely worth a look at.
Laudrup would appear to also be out of a job at the moment, so no compo to worry about and could start right away. I'm only going off wikipedia admittedly, but I like the look of him I must admit.
Got to remember as well, although not established yet, but we can probably attract a lot of foreign managers looking to get into the Prem. The one thing is they probably won't bring the same transfer policy in looking at lower leagues. I don't know whether Laudrup would be interested to be honest, but I am sure their is a host of european managers who will be.
Good call on Laudrup probably one of the most underrated players of his era easily the best player of the 90's but never got the plaudits he deserved in my opinion. His records quite impressive as a manager, some people might think the 28% rate at Spartak isn't great but look at the stats more closely and it's not actually that bad considering it's 14 games.
Do people think we should look for a manager in a similar mould as Lambert or look for someone completely opposite? If that makes any sense? I guess it is pretty irrelevant providing we just get the best man for the job
In terms of playing style, thankfully Lambert used so many formations that we aren't tied to a certain way of playing, which gives us more options. Take Swansea as an example, they've got no alternative really but to bring someone in to continue their passing style, they haven't got the players to play any other way as effectively. So in that respect we've got some freedom. On the other hand, Lambert was very good at finding talent in the lower leagues and bringing them through pretty cheaply - I can't really think of anyone I'd call a bad buy under Lambert. Whoever comes in will probably have to continue this ethos to a certain extent, as we simply don't have the money to take a QPR-like approach (not that I'd want to). We will have to seek out lower league gems, particularly those not getting the media attention that the likes of Rhodes get, and integrate them into our squad. It'd be nice if Korey Smith could find a way in as well, and any others who look promising. Whilst we need a couple of additions to the squad, it's evolution not revolution. Most of our squad played their part excellently last season, so we're not going to need to bring in 10 players to immediately go into the first team. I think we need a RB as an absolute minimum, probably a CB, a striker if Holty does go, and anything else is a bonus (such as a midfielder).
I'd want a manager who is a bit of a perfectionist, resourceful and a good motivator. I don't want a young and ambitious manager I want the type of manager who builds legacy's an empire builder.
I agree with what you say. Just if a different style of manager came in would these players still be motivated or play to a high level under a different style? Clearly Lambert bought them as he believed they were his type of players and would respond positively to his methods. Clearly a new manager would bring in some of his own players, but our squad is talented and professional so there should be no issues
Most of the players brought in fitted the description of "young and ambitious", and if they want to succeed then you have to be adaptable. It's no different for them as changing club in that respect, you go somewhere new and you're expected to fit in with how that team play. If whoever comes in gets the respect of the squad instantly, can impress them with a bit of technical nous, and we can get a couple of decent results early on next season, then it won't be an issue at all.
I agree there should be few issues, especially with this lot. If anything, provided the right person comes in these young players can benefit by learning new techniques, tactics and playing styles they have not previously experienced.
My left field choice for new manager is Stewart downing If he can get in the England squad, anythings possible.
Not my choice but a massively left field selection, Hope Powell. In fairness has done a huge amount for the game and done brilliantly managing. Could you imagine the amount of publicity if that happened? I don't want it to happen to us now but would be fascinating to see how well a women would do managing a male team. In some cases quite well I suspect
Wow, a very interesting suggestion! It'll take a very, very brave board to appoint a woman as manager by I believe it will be begin to happen in the years to come.
