nbthree3 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I didn't realise either https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/12/graham-potter-another-path-for-english-managers-ostersund-arsenal-europa-league Higher education reshaped Potter. He began his first social sciences degree while playing for Southampton and eventually completed his masters. Luck then played its part. Graham Jones, Roberto Martínez’s assistant coach, had played with Potter at Boston and they were old friends. When Jones and Martínez were at Swansea they often played pre-season friendlies in Östersund. Jones forged a bond with Daniel Kindberg, their ambitious chairman. He convinced Kindberg that Potter should be offered the job as manager when the club were watched by just 500 fans and languishing in the bottom division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbthree3 Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Does get Graeme spelled wrong though, just overlook that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickyprickles Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Martinez is one of those modern managers who wears a jacket well so it means they are a good football manager. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Jones should be peddled as soon as there’s a new manager with his own ideas. Full cleansing of the old regime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bonk Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 2 hours ago, toon25 said: I doubt it, tbh. Absolutely nothing that he's served up on the pitch so far this season suggests otherwise. Players are culpable too, hopefully new ownership gives them incentive to play at or beyond potential. Obviously won’t be counting on Bruce for a lift in performance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Miggys First Goal said: Turning our noses up at managers when just over a week ago we thought Bruce was here forever. That's a good point, great isn't it ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Interesting reading the various takes on Martinez’s time at Everton. Thought it was pretty straightforward myself. They were great to watch in his first season then he got a couple of key defensive injuries long term and looked more vulnerable. The DM he brought in from Wigan getting injured in the second season if Iirc particular hitting then hard. Still disappointed this all didn’t go through in time to grab Rafa as he was a great fit and feel he would’ve helped AS and her husband as they review the club from top to bottom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 The “Saudi XI (coached by Wenger)” is interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Tomato Deuce said: The “Saudi XI (coached by Wenger)” is interesting. PSG being involved is even more interesting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 14 hours ago, kamakazeee said: He got Nice to their highest finish and Champions league football and also had Balotelli playing arguably the best football of his career. The thing Favre, he hits a brickwall. He's very good at getting teams overachieving and into European football - which is where largely most of his success has come. He hits a brickwall when it comes to getting teams over the line in terms of winning leagues etc. But, that's not the job we are looking for in the short term, we actually just need Favre to do what he does best, get teams playing good football, develop players and get us moving up the league. Longer term, obviously he could be an issue, but I don't think he's a long term appointment anyway, he's 62/63 now. Sounds a bit like Keegan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotus Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 17 hours ago, KaKa said: I respect that you see things really differently, but the guy wasn't exactly a bum in Germany. He transformed Gladbach from a bottom feeding club to a Champions League club and did excellent work with an unfancied Nice side in France too. Even at Dortmund he didn't manage to threaten Bayern but he always finished second. Not sure I understand why you think he's not good enough for Newcastle as we are at the minute. Our current manager is Steve Bruce. A man more concerned about bacon and kebabs than football, who takes holidays to Portugal a few games into the season when the team are hovering around the bottom of the league. Fair point. I’m certain he would be an improvement. Apart from the first 6 months at Dortmund he, thereafter, showed some serious limitations but sometimes a coach and a squad don’t quite gel the way everyone wants. His stubbornness to use a sub optimal set of tactics left me and many Dortmund fans with PTSD! You’re right of course, he’s no mug and he would help the younger players. He seemed especially good at that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Zaius Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Martinez isn't what we need like. Genuinely have no idea why he's rated at all. I'd like to know who's turned us down/made it clear they're not interested. Conte, Rodgers and Potter would be my guess. The next man is as important as any. I'd rather they take their time, get the structure in place and then go from there. Not panic. If we lose on Sunday though their hand is forced, Bruce's position will be untenable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 He's unattached and loves Newcastle...seems a win win to me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Since he was linked last night I feel more and more that Emery would be ideal for what we need now and over the next 2/3 years Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 (edited) I've read more and more on Jorge Jesus and I'm honestly sold and wish someone would link him with us so I can get excited. Great football, great tactician, would work under a sport director model and has a brillaint CV to boot. Come on Mand, have a look will ya. Edited October 15, 2021 by Thumbheed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 13 hours ago, nbthree3 said: I thought it was because Paratici wanted someone more conservative, or at least that's the narrative Fonseca played https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11675/12415204/paulo-fonseca-says-tottenhams-fabio-paratici-pulled-out-of-deal-to-appoint-him-over-his-attacking-football He told Telegraph Sport: "The agreement was done. We were planning the pre-season and Tottenham wanted an offensive coach. It wasn't announced but we planned pre-season players. "But things changed when the new managing director arrived and we didn't agree with some ideas and he preferred another coach. "I have some principles. I wanted to be coach of the great teams but I want the right project and a club where the people believe in my ideas, my way to play, and this didn't happen with the managing director. "It's what the chairman (Daniel Levy) and the sporting director (Steve Hitchen) asked for: to build a team who can play attractive and offensive football and I was ready for that. Really like the sound of that tbh. He sounds like a foreign version of Keegan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Unai Emery? Don’t shot the messenger please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkeye Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 As a suggestion or have you heard something? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUHRLYASLEEVESUP Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, pinkeye said: As a suggestion or have you heard something? I know who’s been backing him this morning which all I can say Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manxst Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just now, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: I know who’s been backing him this morning which all I can say £8m bet lumped on…? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkeye Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Manxst said: £8m bet lumped on…? Made me laugh!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 I would 100% take Emery for what its worth, hes a really solid manager with decent success and pedigree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, RUHRLYASLEEVESUP said: Unai Emery? Don’t shot the messenger please Would not be upset about Emery at all. That guy is a winner. Think a club like Newcastle suits him better than an Arsenal or PSG did, as he seems to do a great job of lifting up clubs that don't have as big a reputation so would make sense from that standpoint. Also has some prem experience from his stint with the Gunners, which would be useful due to our current predicament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 2 minutes ago, 54 said: I would 100% take Emery for what its worth, hes a really solid manager with decent success and pedigree. He’s the ideal candidate for me, I think he keeps us up this season comfortably and then is good enough to push us up the table Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumbheed Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Aye Emery would be a very decent option for the players we've got now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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