Who Will Be The Next Knapper Wonder Choice

Duffy will just carry on being Duffy. No manager will ever change him especially as he is nearing the end of his contract.

 

Ever the optimist!

 

I hear you, but equally JDT wouldn’t be without huge risks and Clement on paper has a significantly stronger record. His teams on the continent seem to have been fairly attacking reputation, so it remains to be seen - but if we are being honest about our squad we probably need a manager better suited to a less creative mindset…

 

Are you referring to Jonny McFarlane, from the Rangers Review, interviewed by Connor Southwell in yesterday's Pink'Un? If so, I think it needs pointing out that the reference to lack of creativity was in the specific context of playing against weaker teams intent on thwarting Rangers by setting up in a 5:4:1 low block for 90 minutes. The general point McFarlane was making was that Clement was a perfect fit for the Championship, a much more competitive league than the Scottish Premiership, with few teams being reduced to "shutting up shop" as their strategy, even against the top sides in the division.
Having difficulty breaking down teams devoting all their resources to keeping you out is a problem for any manager/head coach; Farke's Norwich v Nigel Clough's Burton Albion at Carrow Road comes to mind.

 

Good summary. That's the way I read it as well, Robbie.