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It will be nice for the players to have a manager who puts a foot up their arse for a change instead of an arm around the shoulder. Early speculation but i think having Fernades and Dibbling as the 2 AM will be awesome in this system.

will be big les surely

Not saying i've given up from this season but i keep forgetting to check for us when i see the table. 2-0 inspired win

it cannot be worse than we have been this season so only the same or better

I've been racking my brains cos i knew he looked like someone I'd seen. Wish you'd posted it earlier as I have spent too much time looking at serbo-croat war criminals He does remind me of Sam the Eagle off the muppets

I like the title of this thread Ivan juric incoming. It makes it sound like he's been fired by a big artillery piece and is about to hit us.

Honestly i am surprised that more people weren't aware about him, he has been posted and linked most summers or after sackings on here so he's been in our thinking at least on this forum, i know i posted about him before. Think he's a decent coach, the interest for me is how does it translate to the premier league, I sense italian based coaches like coming here as there is more freedom to play and an onnus to attack.

Note to self never insult coalman on here

Felt like thats what this forum was doing this after the results this season.

Juric is giving me madman biesla vibes and I love it. Next 6 months should be entertaining as hell.

A.I's summary of his coaching philosphy: Ivan Jurić, known for his tactical acumen, has a distinctive style of management that has been demonstrated across his tenures at various clubs like Hellas Verona, Torino, and briefly at Roma. Here's a breakdown of his tactics based on available information: Formation and Setup: 3-4-2-1 Formation: This is the most commonly associated formation with Jurić, although he has been known to adapt to a 3-4-3 or 3-5-2 depending on the team's needs and the opposition. The 3-4-2-1 allows for a strong defensive base with three central defenders, wing-backs who provide width, and two attacking midfielders supporting a lone striker. Defensive Tactics: High Pressing: Jurić's teams are known for applying intense pressure high up the pitch, aiming to win back the ball in the opponent's half. This high press is not just about chasing the ball but involves a coordinated effort to close down opponents and force errors. Man-Marking: Instead of zonal marking, Jurić often opts for man-marking, where each player is responsible for marking an opponent player rather than a specific area. This approach can lead to a very aggressive and personal duel-oriented defense. Compact Defensive Block: When not pressing, his teams tend to form a compact defensive shape that limits space in central areas, pushing opponents wide where they are less likely to create high-quality chances. Attacking Tactics: Vertical Transitions: Jurić's teams aim for quick transitions from defense to attack, utilizing the flanks with wing-backs pushing forward to deliver crosses into the box. This was particularly noted with Torino where full-backs averaged around five crosses per game. Crosses and Set Pieces: The use of wing-backs for crosses is a significant part of his attacking strategy, especially to target tall strikers or players good in the air. Aggressive and Vertical Play: The style is characterized by direct, vertical attacks rather than prolonged possession play, aiming to catch the opposition off guard with rapid movements from defense to attack. Player Roles and Adaptability: Wing-Backs: They are crucial in his system, often expected to contribute both defensively and offensively, providing width and delivering crosses. Midfielders: Typically, Jurić uses a double pivot in midfield to offer balance, allowing the attacking midfielders to focus on creativity and support for the striker. Striker: Often a tall, physical presence who can hold up play and be a target for crosses. Challenges and Implementation: Tactical Complexity: Jurić's style requires players to be tactically astute and disciplined, which can be challenging to implement without a pre-season to drill the system into the team. Player Fit: The success of his tactics heavily depends on having the right players who fit his system, particularly those who can adapt to the high intensity and specific roles within his formations. Jurić's tactics reflect a blend of his experiences, notably influenced by his mentor Gian Piero Gasperini, but with his unique twists, especially in how he uses wing-backs and emphasizes man-marking. However, his short stint at Roma highlighted potential challenges in adapting his highly tactical style to a new squad mid-season.

First I am loving my fellow posters who also know its utter bollocks about knowing the league or having league experience as a qualification because if that was the case we would be recyling managers over and over again. Why do you thing foreign managers appointed always have a UK experienced ex-player or coach as one of their assistants, we have plenty of uk experience in the assistant layer, good coaches can coach. Roma has been a basket case club for quite a long while now as pointed out above following Di rossi was a nightmare so i dont hold that against him his work at Torina and Hellas is good. Also he is a "disciple" of Gasperini at Atalanta so in my book this is a big positive, I fucking hope some of the players are ready to run more and I expect us to be agressive further up the pitch. Will be interesting to watch this develop but i expect he is cheap to remove at seasons end, doesnt bring a lot of staff and is up for the challenge. We will at least see us make more effort on the pitch and hopefully cause teams problems rather than making our own.

Gonna shave my balls with my machete tonight, seems like more fun so I'd expect a win for saints now.

presumably by him and his agent

Check Wycombe Wanderers manager out, he's balling.

Just for reference this is the team Rohl brought into Weds, I could Powell staying and him just bringing the others, guess where to fit everyone with martin/calderwood still here.

Also with regards to Rohl if he does have a large compensation clause at Weds I assume we could offer him a 5yr contract (3 +2 based on performaces) and amortise it over 5yrs to reduce PSR impact ?

Minority shareholders in the american paralance, Dragan has a proper business to run

Honestly if they feel this is the long term solution the time to try and be cheap skates is not now and not with the manager. Sell some more dross in Jan to cover his cost. Whilst purely speculative i see high potential upside in Rohl as did the world class managers who picked him to join them, world class club that he worked for (not us) and national team (ok its only germany). The fact he has taken all that, landed in more of a crazy club than ours, kept them up when they were bottom and now this season got Weds up to 9th on a shoestring buget whilst significantly improving a player we know (charles or maybe he just plays him in the right role) are all positive points for me. I'd be excited with this recruitment and I would assume he has a good network as well across those germany teams to hopefully also get us some bargains etc.

I know we jest but after checking the record you have the JK Rowling approach to factual writing

This is purely agent planted story to try and create leverage in negotiations with the owners by putting pressure on them about "losing him" as well.

This is true but like any useful idiot I am sure the worlds largest bookmaker (flutter entertainment) places stories across the press to manage risk.

https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/news/article/selles-rues-pressing-and-possession https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/23353298.selles-drawn-hasenhuttl-principles-aims-improve-attack/

Yeah I dont think they are. We've gone from the following under their guidance and i think Rasmus's input maybe a little bit tarnish with Dragan. High Press - ralph Long ball - best manager in europe High Press - Selles Posession - Lego

you are going to need to change your avatar now bro. If its Rohl can I suggest, same high hair and germans love walking in the woods on weekends