Oh dear God ... Bryan Robson

[chicago_shearer]

What is the point of appointing El Tel?  He doesn't know the strengths and weaknesses of the players and he would only receive the same lukewarm support that Kinnear enjoyed.  

 

If you are worried that Hughton & Calderwood lack leadership, appoint Wise.  If you want someone popular, appoint Shearer.  Otherwise stick with the coaches that know the club and make a long term appointment this summer. 

 

If Venables is appointed it will be to keep us up due to his experience, coaching and management capability with a specific brief to keep us up. Wise and Shearer aren't realistic alternatives for different reasons which have been explained plenty of times before.

 

If you don't think Shearer or Wise would take/want the job, fair enough (although I happen to think Wise is a very realistic, practical alternative).  But I don't understand why Venables has earned this reputation as Mr Fix It.  Every managerial vacancy going and his name creeps up.  Since Euro 96, his resume is just not very impressive.  His experience at Leeds and as McClaren's right hand man is not the sort of experience that fills me with confidence.  I'd sooner take my chances with the coaches we already have than put the future of the club in his hands.