toontownman

No one fancy Luciano Spalletti? Transition from Italy and Russia to premier League might be hazardous.

If it's not a foreign guy coming in we are in trouble. McLaren won't work in our system. Being the only decision maker and guy in charge was the first thing he said he loved about managing derby. Id be surprised if he doesnt probably fancy the job but he would be another square peg forced into a round hole. Talented or not it won't work long term in our set up. Bruce would have been the same but less talented. So happy he ruled himself out. We will find the same with any domestic manager if they haven't worked under a system like ours and thrived. There are plenty that will agree to the job but it's only going to cause friction further down the line. Carvers hand looks ever stronger. Id say we wouldn't be that stupid.

Heard the opposite. Flamboyant and likes setting up free flowing attacking teams.

Problem with that is having to play both willo and fist pumps.

I'm still in denial that this is real. Also still bricking it until he is unveiled at Palace. It is so mental. Feel like I have been held captive for four years and then I've woken up and my captors have simply left, given me a bag of money and released me.

http://forzaitalianfootball.com/2014/12/niang-is-happy-to-remain-at-ac-milan-states-agent/ No intention of leaving and bigger clubs await him if he does.

If we really want Galtier/de boer and vice versa but they can't come until the end of the season then I am almost 100% sure we will appoint someone else that isn't Carver til seasons end. Downside is that could well be JFK back.

He would be a world better than Carver.. Almost as bad as Pardew coming back. Upside he wouldn't last long.

That's a fucking mess of an article.. Carver a fan favourite and has never managed before?

@CaulkinTheTimes Just my reading of it, but I'd imagine that would rule out a few usual suspects. The search is on - and not confined to the UK. @DamianSpellman @CaulkinTheTimes Hearing exactly the same. Aye, that doesn't sound too bad at all. I guess it also rules out some names at the other end of the spectrum. I doubt the likes of Frank de Boer and Thomas Tuchel, men with growing reputations who need to make their next move count if they want to move up in the world of football management, would consider coming here to be 'head coach'. Head coach is essentially what De Boer is at Ajax though isn't it? If it's what they already do coming here is not going to be a problem. Just important we get someone who has that experience working in our type of system. We aren't changing it and that is absolutely fine.. Everyone here is used to it and happy with it. We just don't want another square peg in a round hole, or someone who wants the job just agreeing to it because they want it. Signs are good, I think we are going abroad. Let's hope we don't end up with another nasty surprise.

Carr is surely as respected as anyone at the club given his background and 8 year contract. While he was here for 8 months before Pardew was appointed I doubt he was fully consulted. Hopefully over time he has become more trusted to Ashley. Pretty sure he will be directly involved in the manager hunt and process. I can't see our system being changed and as such a foreign coach seems the most natural fit. Ashley won't want to gamble with another British manager that won't work within his structure. It's also a chance to save some face, which is much needed. It's a statement of intent either way. If it's a horrific appointment he is obviously on the way out.

Would say this practically rules him out. Although like De Boers agent, saying he wouldn't leave Ajax mid season doesn't mean he wouldn't if an offer actually came in. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26399905

Aye, but he played 5 strikers at the same time. Classic. I'm far from sold on Mclaren. Think we would be in a similar position in a year or certainly two. Best bet if we have to go English though.

From Nigel Worthington probably.

To be fair, we'd play more attacking football under McClaren that's for sure. Certainly not my first choice, but he did well in Holland, not so good Germany, but doing well at Derby. Defo worst choices out there. If he brings Will Hughes I could contemplate it. Wasn't overly impressed with them, watched them vs Norwich last week. Not fluid, very lax and poor at closing down. Zero urgency. Reminded me of an even shitter version of us under pardew tbh. Hard to believe. Was told it was an off game for them though.

Limited snippet about Galtier at St.Etienne and his playing style here, from when we were linked last season. http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/05/09/why-christophe-galtier-would-be-perfect-for-newcastle-united/

Press will be peddling out us wanting Rijkaard next. Klopp, Rijkaard, Benitez or De Boer otherwise us needy Geordies will riot and scream injustice.

Great news, maybe get some minutes against Leicester. Love to see him fit again and he and janmaat either side of the defence.

Tactics are a bit one dimensional

What a name. Related to Garry? http://photo.ina.fr/volumeLR/ina_volume20101011/51005213_26797112/m_181127908_0.jpg

Jol, you can f*** right off. No doubt. Be surprised if he doesn't make another play at the job though.

He hates the league more than he hated being in newcastle and working with Pardew. Not a chance he is coming back.

Genuinely excited we are going for someone like Galtier. Will end up with Lawrie Sanchez or worse won't we. think we will suss the situation out this week.. likely not find anyone available we want long term and appoint someone hugely uninspiring as interim til seasons end. Few foreign head coaches that would be happy fitting in our system and available without compo. Vitor pereira Luciano Spalletti Thomas Tuchel or maybe Martin jol finally gets his chance til years end then de Boer takes over..yeah right.

Cracker of a player and a quiet likeable person a little from the outside.. which holds him in good stead with fans bit is he a good coach or bad one, what does he actually do.. I don't know.

local boy that loves the club, idolized bobby no doubt but also worked as the bad cop to bobbies arm round the shoulder approach. Expect it worked just fine. Problem is he is a detestable piece of work.. from people I knew that came across him he was arrogant and abrasive even back then. Grown in ego ever since.