New Manager Debate

[Saint NL]

2 hours ago, hypochondriac said:

Bo svensson

It'll be him purely so the social media team can do some Craig David crossover.

[Saint86]

Think you're being overly negative here if its any consolation. 

1 hour ago, The Kraken said:

There are signs there that they want Eckert.

- Club have nobody at all lined up to replace Still, in fact saying they want to take their time choosing who to install.

- Lallana and Trollope retained so a coaching team is already in place.

- Oriol Romeu signed right after we sacked our old manager.

Could be wrong, could just be part of the transition process. But a few things are starting to stack up weirdly IMO. That Sheff Wed game is absolutely massive in determining what SR do, I reckon. QPR away, really not expecting much at all though the players could do us a favour by putting themselves in the shop window and busting a gut for once.

Delaying does make some sense given the next international break is the 15th November, which means after QPR (a) and Wed (h), our next match is Charlton on the 22nd. There is therefore a bit of time to sort a replacement. Albeit, i would prefer us to have been ready to go this week with a replacement. It does raise the question as to why the delay - are we waiting for someone, or is it to give the U21 guy a chance?

it would make no sense at all to remove either of trollope or lallana at this stage imo - that would leave the interim U21 manager almost entirely bereft of senior coaching support.

On Romeu - I don't see a specific relation between that decision and saints wanting to employ the U21 manager full time. Indeed, the entire fanbase is delighted he's back, and not one of those comments has said the reason they're delighted is because he'll be great at supporting the u21 manager - everyone can see he is something we're missing and badly need.

All said, i think you're reaching for something negative imo - which is understandable - but also tbf to him, no one really knows how good the U21 manager will do over these next 2 games - he could be mustard for all we know.

Edited 6 hours ago by Saint86

[Zorba]

Slaven Bilic is doing nothing. He’s a phycho and knows the league. Get him in until the end of the season to shake up our soft shower of shite while we tap up someone decent for next season.

ABM ..Anyone but Martin

[Bushey Saint]

2 hours ago, Daft Kerplunk said:

More likely to be Heir Flick

Just as long as he brings Fraulein Geerhart along with him 

[Jack]

3 hours ago, goodymatt said:

 

These jokers will never, ever learn will they. Dragan needs to sack the lot of them asap or sell up, they’re going to bankrupt him 

[hypochondriac]

Why is there talk of a temporary manager? We are a few games into the season! We want a decent permanent manager. Why would you give up on this season already?

[Maggie May]

3 hours ago, goodymatt said:

 

We shouldn’t have to put up with this. 

[O_Lord_Marian]

1 hour ago, RedArmy said:

Oh fuck that. It’s not the 2000’s any more. 

His Sunderland team totally dominated us with a 5-0 win in 2023.

Not a reason for him to get the job mind, but his teams actually play decent football.

[23rdSaint]

2 minutes ago, O_Lord_Marian said:

His Sunderland team totally dominated us with a 5-0 win in 2023.

Not a reason for him to get the job mind, but his teams actually play decent football.

Supposedly good with youngsters, too. 

[Matthew Le God]

4 minutes ago, Maggie May said:

We shouldn’t have to put up with this. 

What in that post are you objecting to and why?

[Bakovnetski]

3 hours ago, Saint Neil said:

Edin Terzić 🤔

Low post count so far Saint Neil....ITK?

[Wade Garrett]

5 minutes ago, Matthew Le God said:

What in that post are you objecting to and why?

What do you fucking think.  On another mission to annoy everyone again.  Wanker.

[Bakovnetski]

2 hours ago, Challenger said:

Somewhere between pilchards and plankton.

@Pilchards to the main board please

[Zorba]

18 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Why is there talk of a temporary manager? We are a few games into the season! We want a decent permanent manager. Why would you give up on this season already?

Because as well as a manager, we need a goalscorer, and that can’t really happen til January at the earliest. This season is shot.

[RedArmy]

15 minutes ago, O_Lord_Marian said:

His Sunderland team totally dominated us with a 5-0 win in 2023.

Not a reason for him to get the job mind, but his teams actually play decent football.

Such great football he got sacked 3 months later. Doesn’t take a genius to work out how to beat a Russell Martin team, just not all teams have got the players to do it. 
 

[Appy]

23 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Why is there talk of a temporary manager? We are a few games into the season! We want a decent permanent manager. Why would you give up on this season already?

Yep, it’s a long shot but get a proper manager in and there’s every chance to get a run at the playoffs if someone can sort these losers out. 

[saintant]

23 minutes ago, hypochondriac said:

Why is there talk of a temporary manager? We are a few games into the season! We want a decent permanent manager. Why would you give up on this season already?

I don't think we're going to give up. We'll fight against the threat of relegation as hard as we can.

[saintant]

19 minutes ago, O_Lord_Marian said:

His Sunderland team totally dominated us with a 5-0 win in 2023.

Not a reason for him to get the job mind, but his teams actually play decent football.

Ok, so he saw through Russball and twigged that a high press would win the ball in dangerous areas and lead to goals. Not exactly rocket science was it.

[Golac's Cunning Stunts]

2 minutes ago, saintant said:

Ok, so he saw through Russball and twigged that a high press would win the ball in dangerous areas and lead to goals. Not exactly rocket science was it.

It was to Russ

[O_Lord_Marian]

2 minutes ago, saintant said:

Ok, so he saw through Russball and twigged that a high press would win the ball in dangerous areas and lead to goals. Not exactly rocket science was it.

Calm down dear, just pointing out that he isn't the worst name I've seen mentioned on this forum. 

[SaintN14]

 

 

[revolution saint]

5 minutes ago, O_Lord_Marian said:

Calm down dear, just pointing out that he isn't the worst name I've seen mentioned on this forum. 

Nah, he isn't that bad and would be better than a few I've seen mentioned.  Wouldn't be an exciting appointment but this search must be one of the more dispiriting ones we've had and I'm struggling to find anyone realistic that stands out. 

Fact that we've had more managers than wins over the last 18 months or so suggests changing the manager isn't going to make that much of a difference whoever we appoint. 

[saintant]

7 minutes ago, SaintN14 said:

 

 

With all due respect he sounds totally out of our league and not someone SR would even think about. Far too knowledgeable. 

[skintsaint]

1 minute ago, saintant said:

With all due respect he sounds totally out of our league and not someone SR would even think about. Far too knowledgeable. 

 

[Dr Who?]

None of the odds have changed on Sky Bet. Even to reflect the latest rumour. Even though my boss is a Blackburn fan and said he was really good and treated badly. 

[Cabrone]

Mowbray might not excite but he knows his way around, wouldn't take crap from the players and should stop the rot.

No more 'up and coming' managers please, just give me someone who knows what he is doing.

Long shot but would Martin O'Neill be interested? Probably not.

[SaintN14]

7 minutes ago, saintant said:

With all due respect he sounds totally out of our league and not someone SR would even think about. Far too knowledgeable. 

Agree Terzić seems out of our league, but he’s been out of work for over a year (?)

He’s also been linked with Wolfsburg if/when they sack their current manager

[pimpin4rizeal]

It’s gonna be someone from bundesliga  2 isn’t it ?

[skintsaint]

6 minutes ago, SaintN14 said:

He’s also been linked with Wolfsburg if/when they sack their current manager

Didn't they just sack Hasenhuttl?

[Hopper]

I don't have an issue with Spors appointing someone he's familar with from German football if he believes they have what it takes.

As far as our German league recruits have gone both Scienza and Jander have been very good.

Quashie has a ton of potential and Downs... well least said the better there but I'd suggest 3/4 isn't bad.

If it means he's got a better understanding of who he is brining in then I think it's a solid move. Ralph came from RB after all.

Still felt like an odd appointment from Spors from the off and I wonder how much his hand was pushed there.

[tdmickey3]

1 hour ago, Matthew Le God said:

What in that post are you objecting to and why?

You really are a absolute fucking helmet aren't you?

[Saint Scott]

28 minutes ago, Cabrone said:

Mowbray might not excite but he knows his way around, wouldn't take crap from the players and should stop the rot.

No more 'up and coming' managers please, just give me someone who knows what he is doing.

Long shot but would Martin O'Neill be interested? Probably not.

He's just returned to Celtic as interim after Rodgers resigned.

[AlexLaw76]

https://www.reddit.com/r/borussiadortmund/s/qECaIEUlFb

[Sunglasses Ron]

39 minutes ago, skintsaint said:

Can we please have an edition of this on the Blackburn defeat?

"So I put our fifth choice defender into midfield and...".

Edited 4 hours ago by Sunglasses Ron

[Appy]

45 minutes ago, skintsaint said:

 

Basically, stop appointing managers that Jake Humphrey is a fan of. 

[John B]

1 hour ago, hypochondriac said:

Why is there talk of a temporary manager? We are a few games into the season! We want a decent permanent manager. Why would you give up on this season already?

Getting a decent manager maybe difficult at the moment so why no get in a temporary manager it is unrealistic we will get relegated with this squad

[Greenridge]

38 minutes ago, AlexLaw76 said:

https://www.reddit.com/r/borussiadortmund/s/qECaIEUlFb

Most of the comments are a bit meh 

[Sergei Gotsmanov]

Can they please appoint a manager who;

1     Has a stature that will give the supporters a feel good factor. This has not happened since I initially thought we had appointed the Pellegrino that was at Man City and not the one we ended up with.

2     Has an understanding of the Championship

3     Somebody who the players look up to, respect and fear. Should not be allowed near cups of tea at half time. 

4     Will not do well and then just leave at the first decent offer - this might mean they have failed somewhere putting off the big clubs. Failure quite often gives them a point to prove something that can be harnessed.

5     A manager who attracts players. In the same way that Koeman brought, Tadic, Pelle and Mane when he arrived

As supporters we need to recognise that in terms of attractiveness to candidates, we are looking a little dishevelled and have put on two stone.

 

 

[capitalsaint]

4 minutes ago, Sergei Gotsmanov said:

Can they please appoint a manager who;

1     Has a stature that will give the supporters a feel good factor. This has not happened since I initially thought we had appointed the Pellegrino that was at Man City and not the one we ended up with.

2     Has an understanding of the Championship

3     Somebody who the players look up to, respect and fear. Should not be allowed near cups of tea at half time. 

4     Will not do well and then just leave at the first decent offer - this might mean they have failed somewhere putting off the big clubs. Failure quite often gives them a point to prove something that can be harnessed.

5     A manager who attracts players. In the same way that Koeman brought, Tadic, Pelle and Mane when he arrived

As supporters we need to recognise that in terms of attractiveness to candidates, we are looking a little dishevelled and have put on two stone.

 

 

Doubt it.

[Dell McDellFace]

Maybe going with Tonda Eckert in the short to medium term is the plan. Playoffs and relegation are unlikely and with the form Newcastle are in perhaps Eddie Howe will be let go and can get his dream job.

[Convict Colony]

Appoint someone who can fuck off the senior players who have under performed and got over paid for the last 2yrs and build a team around who wants to work hard and press/fight for the club

Edited 3 hours ago by Convict Colony

[Badger]

8 minutes ago, Sergei Gotsmanov said:

Can they please appoint a manager who;

1     Has a stature that will give the supporters a feel good factor. This has not happened since I initially thought we had appointed the Pellegrino that was at Man City and not the one we ended up with.

2     Has an understanding of the Championship

3     Somebody who the players look up to, respect and fear. Should not be allowed near cups of tea at half time. 

4     Will not do well and then just leave at the first decent offer - this might mean they have failed somewhere putting off the big clubs. Failure quite often gives them a point to prove something that can be harnessed.

5     A manager who attracts players. In the same way that Koeman brought, Tadic, Pelle and Mane when he arrived

As supporters we need to recognise that in terms of attractiveness to candidates, we are looking a little dishevelled and have put on two stone.

 

 

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

[Badger]

1 hour ago, SaintN14 said:

Agree Terzić seems out of our league, but he’s been out of work for over a year (?)

He’s also been linked with Wolfsburg if/when they sack their current manager

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. 

[OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint]

2 hours ago, Zorba said:

Get him in until the end of the season to shake up our soft shower of shite

A lot of names are being touted as being able to sort out our shower of players. Wasn't Juric also meant to be the tough guy to sort them out?

[Saint NL]

Not saints related, but the managerial merry-go-round looks to be picking up pace

 

 

[hypochondriac]

38 minutes ago, John B said:

Getting a decent manager maybe difficult at the moment so why no get in a temporary manager it is unrealistic we will get relegated with this squad

Surely you fight for the faint chance that we get someone in and sneak into the playoffs or at the very least build momentum and give a new manager the time to get to know the squad for a promotion charge next season. Currently 10 points off sixth which isn't insurmountable albeit unlikely.

[beatlesaint]

17 minutes ago, Saint NL said:

Not saints related, but the managerial merry-go-round looks to be picking up pace

 

 

I’m sure they’ll take to an ex Liverpool manager extremely well 🤣

[Channons Windmill]

9 hours ago, saintant said:

Thanks THB.

I’m not sure THB would know who Channon is….

[Zorba]

14 minutes ago, OnceaSaintalwaysaSaint said:

A lot of names are being touted as being able to sort out our shower of players. Wasn't Juric also meant to be the tough guy to sort them out?

We’re a basket case of a club now, there’s no denying it. No-one but a total nutcase would take this job now. I’d rather it be a looney with Championship experience than the latest German Subbuteo champion.

[sledger]

only way to sort the club out is to cut all the poison out,whoever comes in will have the same problem with certain players if they dont fancy the manager,just get shot.