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John Mortimore, former Assistant Manager to Ted Bates managed them for a couple of years I think. Returned years later to work with Lawrie. Many would have liked him to take over when Lawrie left but he was already committed to joining Benfica.

Paul Gilchrist. Ron Davies.

I'd be happier with that as a short term option than lumbering us with some twat for 3 years.

The likes of Carrick, Lampard, and Gerrard will command a premium over unproven managers after one season in the EPL at this stage of their career.

Apart from Russell Martin.

Salary expectation. A twat who played for skates isn't going to be seeking the same as a former ManUtd , England international, who is currently well respected (and has a beard). Only flaw is that Carrick might want to stay up north. GON though might want to locate his former caravan away from a PO postcode.

To be honest, I’d overlook his previous Pompey connections, but don’t particularly want him as he seems crap, and by reputation so is his style of play.

If that is spread on the internet as it probably will be then you’d expect Spors and co to pull the plug. Shame for the media team who’ve been working overtime to produce something to pleasantly ease him in. They’ll have to rework it now. I suggest a title of ‘GON with the wind’, (subtitled - fuck off you dirty skate bastard)

Of those available, Carrick seems the most credible option. And I’m not convinced he’s the answer. Just hope Spors uncovers the right one whilst conducting his search in Germany.

Pretty damning for many people

I think his name has been linked on here before. Trendy Portuguese coach, has a beard so might tick some SR boxes. But you know how we operate, we keep a constant log on coaches and managers to know who is up and coming and might fit our model. Spors ,and Les before him years ago, would scour the continent to keep this current so we can identify who we want at the drop of a hat. Despite which the option we might end up with Gary O' Fucking-Neil.

Or just skate prick. Have to see what Lord D comes up with, 'Legohead' caught on but 'Weasley' didn't have time to get going.

Might be worth pointing out though that Case was a bit younger on signing (still only 30). But he was still playing for us at 36. Hopefully he makes a similar impact for us that Case did.

When is that image from ? Despite the comments from the club and assurances given (especially those in here in the summer by a few posters) it does seem Rasmus is still in a controlling role. Fans focus ought to be on that prick.

Don't agree it was a quick removal, it was a month to six weeks in the making . Clearly out of his depth and overdue in my book.

Bit disrespectful to Sheff Weds, who despite their off the field problems have players who dig in, and I've read are now fairly organised, if limited, but play with a bit of heart and spirit (three things we've lacked for about 18 months)

Probably a bit more mobile than some of them though

They could play a fucking wardrobe up front and it’d likely score against our defence and Bazunu.

Yet Scienza, and Jander to a lesser extent, have been among our more reliable performers

Fair point. Shame about the choices though,

Haven’t seen that, where did he say it ,or where reported?

True on both counts, but to do this we need to identify who will live up to that expectation not just select from who might be available. Goes against the clubs usual practice but it could mean paying compensation. If it means getting the right person then pay it ffs. I’d rather we bring in an experienced manager for the rest of the season if it means getting the right one at the end of it. We have to avoid hiring say Gerrard then regretting it and being stuck with him.

I suspect Terzic will be filed with Tuchel (2016 or 17) as a manager well beyond our reach that was mentioned on here once upon a time, but with little or no likelihood of it happening.

The ex-City Pelligrino was strongly linked once, can’t remember at what stage, but overlooked for Puel or the other Pelligrino.

Not sure if your post was serious or not, but feel free to message and remind me of it when we sell Sanda for £50m.