| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen 09:27 - May 21 with 47711 views | itfcjoe |
Rob Edwards seems to be the only name mentioned yet so presume there is something in that
If we want the most continuity I would be doing what it takes to get Michael Carrick out of Boro, he signed a new deal a week or so back and very bought into the project there but I really like him too. Very tough deal to do I imagine.
I think the Pl may be a step too far, but had we stayed down I'd have been all over Danny Rohl, he strikes me as the most McKenna like as a career coach, great experience and done a fantastic job at Sheff Weds, really impressive and seems to 'get it' judging by their fan base.
Also, another name not seen mentioned much is Steve Cooper, did really well in the mad house that is Nottingham Forest, great developer of young players and good PL experience.
I've seen a few say Graham Potter but he feels unrealistic when you see the jobs linked with, is still being paid an exorbitant amount by Chelsea so not sure we'd have the clout to attract him |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:31 - May 21 with 12713 views | J2BLUE |
I've been fairly chilled about McKenna because for me the big goal was always the Premier League so we're now in bonus territory but that list has me feeling a little bit sick.
They are all decent managers but they all feel like a big downgrade. No idea who i'd like to see come in. |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:32 - May 21 with 12692 views | WeirdFishes |
I’m pretending not to see the Edwards links as I think that would be a truly shocking appointment.
Feel the same as you about Rohl and Potter, would obviously love Potter but it’s very unlikely and Rohl hasn’t even had a full season at Wednesday.
I like the Cooper idea, he kept up Forest which is ultimately our aim, it’s unglamorous but might be what we’d need. I’m not sold on Carrick as much as others, poor mans McKenna.
I think Corberan could work for what we need.
Mourinho?  |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:33 - May 21 with 12676 views | nodge_blue |
I dont think you have to worry about managers stepping up to the premier league as much as you do players. The skill set stays the same. So danny would be my choice but im reluctant to even consider it all yet. |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:33 - May 21 with 12654 views | Keno |
I still wonder about Aluko
Liam Manning wouldn't be a bad shout |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:33 - May 21 with 12652 views | Simonds92 |
Would take any of these apart from Edwards, he is completely different in his approach and I think the season would be over before it begins for us. The other options give us a chance. |  | | |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:35 - May 21 with 12616 views | FromReuserWithLove |
I agree with Carrick.
Also think a progressive young foreign coach like Iraola could get us moving in the right direction and a direct line into the foreign player market. The new Pochettino. |  | | |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:36 - May 21 with 12573 views | hype313 |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:33 - May 21 by Keno |
I still wonder about Aluko
Liam Manning wouldn't be a bad shout |
I think Manning would've been a great shout if we missed out on PL and McK went, think it would be a huge gamble now. |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:36 - May 21 with 12544 views | Reuser_is_God |
I can’t even begin to think about it but they all seem a downgrade to me. |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:36 - May 21 with 12546 views | Moriarty |
Anthony Barry or Graham Potter would do nicely. |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:37 - May 21 with 12511 views | Stewart27 |
I’m not at all struck on Rob Edwards. I think he’s a really likeable chap and speaks really well. Despite doing a great job at Luton I feel it would be a complete change in playing style for us. Now is not the time for that.
Cooper got a really raw deal at Forest. The club model of throwing all that cash at the situation the first year after promotion undid all the momentum that he brought in their extraordinary rise up through the championship. He’d have my backing.
I actually think we could get Potter. He’s in danger of being out of football for too long. I think Ashton could work some magic here. He’d be my number one choice.
The form of Boro last year worries me about Carrick. But has shown glimpses of being a really good manager and would fit our model.
I think Rohl is a bit too much of a punt at the moment. | | | |
| It could be the perfect opportunity to… on 09:38 - May 21 with 12472 views | Bloots |
….move straight to someone with some PL experience, rather than look to someone with potential.
With that in mind Potter would be top of the list, but as you say probably unrealistic.
Cooper for me is the standout candidate, I think if he was working he’d even be an outsider for The England job.
If we are looking at potential then it’s Rohl, Cuesta, Cifuentes and maybe Still. |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:42 - May 21 with 12365 views | FrimleyBlue |
Moyes
Southgate
Rosenior
Jesse marche |  |
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| You silly sod. (n/t) on 09:44 - May 21 with 12322 views | Bloots |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:42 - May 21 by FrimleyBlue |
Moyes
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:44 - May 21 with 12337 views | Guthrum |
Klopp? Especially if Kompany is gazumping him at Bayern. |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:45 - May 21 with 12310 views | jayessess |
I'm still firmly in denial at the moment, but should the worst happen it'll take a long time to shake the feeling that we'd be going from a transformational once-in-a-generation manager to ... just some guy. |  |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:45 - May 21 with 12285 views | WeirdFishes |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:42 - May 21 by FrimleyBlue |
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I think I could write an essay on why each of them would be a disaster. | |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:47 - May 21 with 12226 views | Parky |
Obviously loads of whispers flying about, but was told this morning that Luton / Edwards have already turned down an initial approach from us.
I honestly do not see the attraction with him, just been relegated and does not play a similar type of football to us.
Carrick would be my first pick, but would also take Solskjaer if he’s interested. | | | |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:48 - May 21 with 12204 views | pointofblue |
If we hire Cooper next - whenever that is - we would have covered the British Isles with our last four managers. | |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:50 - May 21 with 12132 views | bluesbrothers |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:36 - May 21 by Moriarty |
Anthony Barry or Graham Potter would do nicely. |
Barry was in the final 2 with McKenna last time round | | | |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:50 - May 21 with 12125 views | Europablue |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:42 - May 21 by FrimleyBlue |
Moyes
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If we brought in Southgate I might stop watching us. It won't happen though because whoever comes in has to be onboard with "running to adversity" or we'd have to change that to "embodying risk adversity" | | | |
| It could be the perfect opportunity to… on 09:51 - May 21 with 12088 views | tractorboy1978 |
| It could be the perfect opportunity to… on 09:38 - May 21 by Bloots |
….move straight to someone with some PL experience, rather than look to someone with potential.
With that in mind Potter would be top of the list, but as you say probably unrealistic.
Cooper for me is the standout candidate, I think if he was working he’d even be an outsider for The England job.
If we are looking at potential then it’s Rohl, Cuesta, Cifuentes and maybe Still. |
It would be a tough call for Ashton because ultimately year 1 we need to stay up by hook or by crook. You need some sort of continuity in style and someone aligned with the principles drilled into the squad but at the same time if you appoint a low-grade McKenna playing the same way, we could get absolutely torn a new one.
I don't understand the style concerns over Edwards personally. He isn't identical to McKenna (who is?) but he's hardly Allardyce or Pulis. His teams always score plenty of goals, are front foot, aggressive and high energy. At FGR he was absolutely lauded for his playing style. At Luton this season, their problem was conceding too many goals and being on the wrong end of a lot of fine margin games. He really impresses me as a person too whenever I listen to him. Seems to harness real spirit and can galvanise a team. Can see why Ashton would like his 'values' and think they align with us.
EDIT - though Potter (optimistic) or Cooper would be my top two candidates. [Post edited 21 May 2024 9:55]
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:52 - May 21 with 12063 views | J2BLUE |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:42 - May 21 by FrimleyBlue |
Moyes
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No.
No.
Maybe in the future.
No. | |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:52 - May 21 with 12063 views | Europablue |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:45 - May 21 by WeirdFishes |
I think I could write an essay on why each of them would be a disaster. |
Moyes would not be a disaster, he'd probably establish us as a Premier League side, but the change in style would be jarring. | | | |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:53 - May 21 with 12045 views | hype313 |
| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:42 - May 21 by FrimleyBlue |
Moyes
Southgate
Rosenior
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Let's throw Megson, Bruce and Sherwood into that list. | |
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| Potential next manager market if the worst was to happen on 09:53 - May 21 with 12042 views | yorkshireblue |
Lee Grant... |  | | |
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