Eddie Howe

[hakka]

5 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said:

A week ago he was my first choice based on it being about the ceiling (probably above it tbh) of what I’d have expected from an Ashley replacement if he sacked Bruce. Don’t think there is a ceiling now.

 

Agreed. Howe > Bruce for better football and chances of improving under Ashley, but now things are very different. 

[Weezertron]

How annoying it is that Rafa was interested in all avenues of the club and the city. I would like a manager to have this quality but I’d imagine it’s somewhat rare. 
 

I just hope if we get a top draw manager in that only cares about what happens on the pitch, there will be others at the club to oversee the development of other areas.

[Shearergol]

We're not appointing Lampard FFS

[Lazarus]

Who is the next Tuchel and Klopp in Germany?

[Armchair Pundit]

Lampard?! Oh hell no!

[The Prophet]

6 minutes ago, hakka said:

 

If it's true what's being reported, then Conte is interested in hearing what our proposal is and assurances around recruitment control. Surely if both parties are aligned then go for it now? 

 

Makes sense, I just don't see it happening. Maybe I'm still under Big Mike's inferiority spell

[Dokko]

Lampard being thrown around as he’s the media darling. Take no notice, he’s not even a second thought for these guys. 

[Manxst]

2 minutes ago, Lazarus said:

Who is the next Tuchel and Klopp in Germany?

Nagelsmann. But he’s spoken for.

[nbthree3]

I really like Dortmund's II manager, Huddersfield took Wagner and Siewert from them so it's a mixed bag. Has them 2nd in Liga 3 at the minute after getting them promoted last season. One to look out for I think

[SUPERTOON]

We will still go down with Lampard he’s absolutely clueless 

[McCormick]

I’d take Favre but not sure we have the technical ability in the squad right now to execute his philosophies.

 

Although, that could be said for a lot of big name managers.

[PlymouthGeordie]

Lampard would be a horrendous appointment.

 

I just want Potter, is that too much to ask?

[nbthree3]

90min

 

There is little suggestion at this moment that Jones could be appointed permanent manager, but he is popular with the players and sources have told 90min that he could very well be trusted to take the role until the summer, particularly if manages to keep the club well clear of the relegation zone, where they are currently stationed.

 

Conte also said through third parties he wouldn't be ready according to this - but knowing he takes jobs in the summer this could work until a long term manager is appointed. Risky but you never know

[SUPERTOON]

Absolutely no chance I would give jones the job until the end of the season. These articles are written as if Ashley is in charge. 

[Dokko]

1 minute ago, nbthree3 said:

90min

 

There is little suggestion at this moment that Jones could be appointed permanent manager, but he is popular with the players and sources have told 90min that he could very well be trusted to take the role until the summer, particularly if manages to keep the club well clear of the relegation zone, where they are currently stationed.

 

Conte also said through third parties he wouldn't be ready according to this - but knowing he takes jobs in the summer this could work until a long term manager is appointed. Risky but you never know

Rather try and persuade Rangnick to come in as manager till the end of the season and then going back to his preferred option of sporting director appointing his successor. 

[Wullie]

Lampard needs to be looking for another mid-table Championship job. No credentials whatsoever.

[Fantail Breeze]

3 minutes ago, nbthree3 said:

90min

 

There is little suggestion at this moment that Jones could be appointed permanent manager, but he is popular with the players and sources have told 90min that he could very well be trusted to take the role until the summer, particularly if manages to keep the club well clear of the relegation zone, where they are currently stationed.

 

Conte also said through third parties he wouldn't be ready according to this - but knowing he takes jobs in the summer this could work until a long term manager is appointed. Risky but you never know

 

@gdm 33/1

 

No reason to doubt such a credible source as 90min.

[FinnMag]

Lampard, bloody hell That sounds manager appointment from the darkest Ashley era. 

[SUPERTOON]

We are literally in a position in the table that we can’t risk it on giving Jones anything other than 1 game or going anywhere near lampard. If any of those options become reality I actually would still expect us to go down.

[jackyboy]

I'd prefer Frank Spencer to Frank Lampard

[Lazarus]

7 minutes ago, nbthree3 said:

90min

 

There is little suggestion at this moment that Jones could be appointed permanent manager, but he is popular with the players and sources have told 90min that he could very well be trusted to take the role until the summer, particularly if manages to keep the club well clear of the relegation zone, where they are currently stationed.

 

Conte also said through third parties he wouldn't be ready according to this - but knowing he takes jobs in the summer this could work until a long term manager is appointed. Risky but you never know

 

 

Shite source but hypothetically speaking....

 

Jones as manager would probably only work with an experienced assistant and/or staff.

 

Whats the point of bring all them in to support Jones only to bin them if the new manager doesnt fancy them??

 

 

[Fantail Breeze]

I disagree. We’re one point from safety with 31 games to go.

 

This squad is more than good enough to easily stay up and any half decent caretaker would achieve that.

 

If we signed someone like Conte on a pre-agreement to join in the summer, allowing Jones to steady the ship wouldn’t concern me too much at all. 

 

If results began to sour or he didn’t get us clear enough of the drop, we could change it instantly and use the January window to keep us clear.

 

Of course if there is a good managerial appointment available now, we should be snapping them up. This scenario is only relevant if we have to wait until January or the summer to bring someone in.

[SUPERTOON]

1 minute ago, Fantail Breeze said:

I disagree. We’re one point from safety with 31 games to go.

 

This squad is more than good enough to easily stay up and any half decent caretaker would achieve that.

 

If we signed someone like Conte on a pre-agreement to join in the summer, allowing Jones to steady the ship wouldn’t concern me too much at all. 

 

If results began to sour or he didn’t get us clear enough of the drop, we could change it instantly and use the January window to keep us clear.

 

Of course if there is a good managerial appointment available now, we should be snapping them up. This scenario is only relevant if we have to wait until January or the summer to bring someone in.

That’s all based on the hope jones would have the ability to start getting us wins and soon which I’m convinced he doesn’t considering his only managerial experience was him getting sacked by Luton town.

[Yorkie]

If there's genuine prospects of appointing basically anyone who's currently out of work then Lampard is a really weird shout, and I've no idea why we'd take a risk on someone like that. 

[FinnMag]

New regime wont take any risks regarding relegation. New manager is a sure thing. Jones aint the answer.