Next manager candidates

[Miltonaggro]

Of who is available without compo and might fancy it, I’d also go for Carsley, even if he was responsible for Harwood-Bellis’s full England cap 😉. Played at high level, thought out as a coach and has a tough side if that’s needed (which it is here currently). Watch them appoint Leonardis Carsleotti when they sack Still on January 31st. 

[Saint Fan CaM]

2 hours ago, Miltonaggro said:

Of who is available without compo and might fancy it, I’d also go for Carsley, even if he was responsible for Harwood-Bellis’s full England cap 😉. Played at high level, thought out as a coach and has a tough side if that’s needed (which it is here currently). Watch them appoint Leonardis Carsleotti when they sack Still on January 31st. 

Do you honestly think a new Manager will do any better with our squad and if so, why?

Personally I’m hoping every waking minute of Spors January window (and some days beforehand) is concentrated on searching for and signing a competent, big, CF. That way Still has a fighting chance of keeping us in the division.

[Wade Garrett]

6 hours ago, CB Fry said:

 

 

 

Would that be fucking up football clubs and walking out with a big payout?

[Weston Super Saint]

7 hours ago, CB Fry said:

 

 

 

Cooking mung beans and combing his beard?

[die Mannyschaft]

55 minutes ago, Weston Super Saint said:

Cooking mung beans and combing his beard?

Maybe he can come back as a player, a striker as we are desperate for anyone who can wack the ball in a straight line to goal.

[Lee On Solent Saint]

1 hour ago, Wade Garrett said:

Would that be fucking up football clubs and walking out with a big payout?

Obviously didn't get much of a payout if he's itching to get back already 

[saints-til-i-die]

West Ham might be available soon… 🤣 

[sockeye]

if we are to be relegated, let it be with a bang rather than a whimper

 

Release the Rooney!

[LeG]

Southgate as DOF to sort out the culture of this club.

[Miltonaggro]

Carsley

Gerrard

Carrick

[It's There]

Warnock…he won’t take prisoners

[vectraman]

Tony Mowbray. No nonsense, takes no shit, knows the league. Available. 

Edited yesterday at 16:57 by vectraman

[Baird of the land]

2 minutes ago, vectraman said:

Tony Mowbray. No nonsense, takes no shit, knows the league. Available. 

If we’re talking about 60 yr olds there’s a certain ex saints manager available who knows the league.

[S-Clarke]

This thread is kinda pointless because they won't appoint an obvious choice, they never do. They will be clever again, so there's lots to look forward to.

[Dusic]

Whoever it is, someone with a bit of warmth and personality who sounds like its not an absolute chore would be a good start.

[sledger]

On 24/10/2025 at 12:42, Miltonaggro said:

Bullshitting or speedboating? 

or motor boating,much more fun

[ChrisPY]

Got to be Carrick.

Winning mindset built through playing career at the top level.
Experience of the league we’re in.
Managed to get 23 Goals/Assists out of Azaz last season which based on current form looks to be a miracle.

[Pamplemousse]

I've moved into the out camp. 

The players are a problem but despite them, we should be doing better.

We need someone experienced in. 

It's that desperate even someone like Steve Bruce would be an improvement, at least temporarily.

[Harry_SFC]

32 minutes ago, Dusic said:

Whoever it is, someone with a bit of warmth and personality who sounds like its not an absolute chore would be a good start.

Agree. We need someone with some charisma at least. 

[Saint86]

Does anyone remember the "victor WAN - YA -MA" chant from Celtic.

This is me but David CHA-LLI-NOR 😄

[Saint86]

12 minutes ago, ChrisPY said:

Got to be Carrick.

Winning mindset built through playing career at the top level.
Experience of the league we’re in.
Managed to get 23 Goals/Assists out of Azaz last season which based on current form looks to be a miracle.

Also not a bad shout.

Edited 23 hours ago by Saint86

[whiteleySaint30]

Steve Cooper?

[Saint86]

6 hours ago, LeG said:

Southgate as DOF to sort out the culture of this club.

If Southgate ends up anywhere near our club, we're done for the next decade at least. Would be an absolutely appalling appointment.

Or do you really like 5 at the back, clueless tactics, and worse substitutions? 😄

Edited 18 hours ago by Saint86

[S-Clarke]

Just now, whiteleySaint30 said:

Steve Cooper?

He's just got a job in Belgium.

[Saint Scott]

13 minutes ago, ChrisPY said:

Got to be Carrick.

Winning mindset built through playing career at the top level.
Experience of the league we’re in.
Managed to get 23 Goals/Assists out of Azaz last season which based on current form looks to be a miracle.

Carrick for me too. Our best XI is clearly suited to a 4-2-3-1 which he likes to play and he knows the league. 

Get it done spors. Tonight!

[saintant]

9 minutes ago, Pamplemousse said:

I've moved into the out camp. 

The players are a problem but despite them, we should be doing better.

We need someone experienced in. 

It's that desperate even someone like Steve Bruce would be an improvement, at least temporarily.

Steve Bruce! God no, never in a million years.

[Gloucester Saint]

3 minutes ago, S-Clarke said:

He's just got a job in Belgium.

Denmark. But it was the obvious appointment in the summer. He wouldn’t have taken any shit from Rasmus and the goalkeeper and strikers departments would have been totally overhauled regardless of who the ‘club’ eg Rasmus ‘rates’.

But that’s why SR won’t hire adults.

Edited 23 hours ago by Gloucester Saint

[Tamesaint]

Apparently there is a 26 year old whizz kid currently managing in the third division of the Azerbijan league who has just won 3 matches in a row. Unlike our current manager he also has a nice beard. Sounds ideal for SR. 

[Dr Who?]

1 hour ago, It's There said:

Warnock…he won’t take prisoners

He is loving his role as football advisor down in Devon. 

[LGTL]

30 minutes ago, whiteleySaint30 said:

Steve Cooper?

As usual, we’re too late.

[Wade Garrett]

Don’t want Carsley, another clever-bollocks appointment.

Cooper, if we can buy him out of his contract.

Gerrard is probably a non-starter.  Apparently there is some tax situation with him.

Carrick would be a lot better than Still, but then so would my dopey dog.

Gary O’Neil as above.  He did good work at Bournemouth and for a time, Wolves.

Don’t want us revisiting the past with any former managers.

[EBS1980]

Carrick got a tune out of Azaz and Archer in this league and right now that’s enough for me.

[Baird of the land]

8 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said:

Don’t want Carsley, another clever-bollocks appointment.

Cooper, if we can buy him out of his contract.

Gerrard is probably a non-starter.  Apparently there is some tax situation with him.

Carrick would be a lot better than Still, but then so would my dopey dog.

Gary O’Neil as above.  He did good work at Bournemouth and for a time, Wolves.

Don’t want us revisiting the past with any former managers.

I’d be completely fine with us revisiting the past. 

[Mboto Gorge]

I bet Nathan Jones is feeling pretty smug right now: a far better manager than the current chump We’ve got 

Edited 22 hours ago by Mboto Gorge

[Toadhall Saint]

1 hour ago, ChrisPY said:

Got to be Carrick.

Winning mindset built through playing career at the top level.
Experience of the league we’re in.
Managed to get 23 Goals/Assists out of Azaz last season which based on current form looks to be a miracle.

Should have had an assist today. Great ball to Arma but ……..

[madge]

I’m at the point where we need someone tried and tested at this club. So Ralph or Nigel Adkins for me. Someone who would unite the fans. 

[Toadhall Saint]

31 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said:

Don’t want Carsley, another clever-bollocks appointment.

Cooper, if we can buy him out of his contract.

Gerrard is probably a non-starter.  Apparently there is some tax situation with him.

Carrick would be a lot better than Still, but then so would my dopey dog.

Gary O’Neil as above.  He did good work at Bournemouth and for a time, Wolves.

Don’t want us revisiting the past with any former managers.

Yep there is - he doesn’t like paying any

[Nieldy]

Get that manager from Charlton, he is doing rather well.

[Nieldy]

Seriously Mark Robbins would be my first choice. Listening to Coventry fans, they are where they are because of him.

[Give it to Ron]

4 minutes ago, Nieldy said:

Seriously Mark Robbins would be my first choice. Listening to Coventry fans, they are where they are because of him.

Why would he leave Stoke for us?

[SW11_Saint]

On 24/10/2025 at 12:53, Miltonaggro said:

Of who is available without compo and might fancy it, I’d also go for Carsley, even if he was responsible for Harwood-Bellis’s full England cap 😉. Played at high level, thought out as a coach and has a tough side if that’s needed (which it is here currently). Watch them appoint Leonardis Carsleotti when they sack Still on January 31st. 

Steve Cooper

[Miltonaggro]

3 minutes ago, SW11_Saint said:

Steve Cooper

I would have welcomed Cooper in the summer, as many others would have, but the ship sailed and now at Brondby.  A smart boardroom would likely approach him and buy out his contract (shouldn't be extortionate).  So don't expect that to happen anytime soon. 

[Lord Duckhunter]

9 minutes ago, Miltonaggro said:

A smart boardroom would likely approach him and buy out his contract (shouldn't be extortionate). 

Don’t be ridiculous, he’s not leaving within 2 months to mange in the championship no matter how “smart” the board are. 

[SW11_Saint]

Maybe Slot will be available soon…

[Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd]

I've never understood SR's inability to employ someone with experience who can step straight into the job.
They always have to try and find the next big thing. I can only assume it's because they see it as a money making opportunity when a bigger club comes in for our manager. 

 

[Katalinic]

5 minutes ago, Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd said:

I've never understood SR's inability to employ someone with experience who can step straight into the job.
They always have to try and find the next big thing. I can only assume it's because they see it as a money making opportunity when a bigger club comes in for our manager. 

 

Same playbook as new signings.

[Sidney Fudpucker the 3rd]

Just now, Katalinic said:

Same playbook as new signings.

Yep. I get that it's part of football these days but as far as SR is concerned it seems to be the only reason for owning a club. 

 

[Midfield_General]

3 hours ago, S-Clarke said:

He's just got a job in Belgium.

Denmark. Appointed Brondby manager in September. Currently third with 7 wins from 12.

[Saint_lambden]

Says a lot about how far we’ve fallen that Carrick is considered a good appointment. Bored everyone to tears at Middlesbrough who are now playing much more to their level now he’s gone. 
 

Better than Still and more experienced at this level sure, but perhaps says a lot about the lack of quality candidates available that he’s high up the list. Don’t think anyone would have touched him with a barge pole in the summer. 

[skintsaint]

Solskjaer anyone? 😅