duo Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, SUPERTOON said: The press keep saying we have no plans in place then in the next breath linking us with every manager and player going I honestly think we don't - hence why Bruce is still here. I think the buyout happened so fast they've no one lined up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie_b Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) Would certainly make not having my ST easier to accept, however ive full confidence that it wont happen. I guess this is what a world without apathy feels like, anything (in theory) can happen again. Edited October 12, 2021 by geordie_b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Conte, Rodgers, Favre, Fonseca, Potter, Howe, Lampard is the order of preference for me. Just approach Conte and give him what he asks for, if he turns us down he turns us down. Likewise with Rodgers/Leicester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, duo said: I honestly think we don't - hence why Bruce is still here. I think the buyout happened so fast they've no one lined up. I think they are wanting a sporting director in first Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Oof, Lampard. Roll on the next takeover. Seriously though, that would be a fucking awful appointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I know we've got to be realistic with regards expectation considering where we are in the table and our current squad as to who we could attract but Lampard is a disaster waiting to happen. You'd be better off sticking with Jones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Wouldn't be thrilled with Lampard, but would 100% get behind him or basically any other manager who isn't Bruce. We have to be somewhat realistic and consider that our top managerial targets might not fancy the relegation scrap this season, no matter the money involved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just now, Andy said: Wouldn't be thrilled with Lampard, but would 100% get behind him or basically any other manager who isn't Bruce. We have to be somewhat realistic and consider that our top managerial targets might not fancy the relegation scrap this season, no matter the money involved. That’s fair enough but if that’s the case we could still do better than Lampard (not that I believe the express article) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I also don't think Lampard is as bad as some are saying too mind, got a clearly underfunded Derby close to getting promoted, and got Chelsea into the Champions League despite not being able to sign anyone. He wouldnt be my first choice, not in the slightest, but dont think it'd be particularly awful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepharite Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 https://youtu.be/r6fZ7lx7qNY Quite like the way this lad talks about our club/situation. Hes released a couple of videos on us now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I’ll get behind any manager (unless they keep Bruce) simply because they will be judged on form and sacked if they aren’t good enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianovthetoon Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 The irony is if we’d been offered Lampard over Bruce this time last week I’d have snapped your hand off. Amazing what a bit of coin does Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foluwashola Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Andy said: Wouldn't be thrilled with Lampard, but would 100% get behind him or basically any other manager who isn't Bruce. We have to be somewhat realistic and consider that our top managerial targets might not fancy the relegation scrap this season, no matter the money involved. Absolutely. Think Lampard's reputation is getting an incredibly hard ride based on limited information. Like you, I'd be fairly surprised if we can bring in a Conte style appointment straight away. Would be absolutely fine with an interim appointment to keep us up this year. Would probably prefer a Potter to Lampard if being picky, but ultimately think in getting Bruce out we'll ride a wave of positivity which will see us safe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggys First Goal Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 It might not be Lampard, but I think we need to accept the fact that we might have to be happy with a transitional manager to begin with. We might not get the superstars we all want immediately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Part of the problem is having had someone like Rafa who was looking for that long term legacy project. In my head at least I am hoping we hire the right person that will be here for 5 years or longer. I want the person they hire to be the person that lifts our first silverware in my lifetime. The reality is how many of the managers in these type of projects last (Chelsea, ManCity, PSG etc.) and how many "perfect fit's are out there?", especially right now. The likelihood is, whomever we appoint now might well not be here in a couple of years as the team evolves. That is why I don't mind the idea of an interim appointment now. The DOF and everywhere else in the club needs sorting to bring a vision and unity. Manager wise, right now we need someone that can reinvigorate and bring out the best in our squad to turn things around. Unless we can get the full package in a hire, we might need a completely different manager this time next year or the year after. For me that is why Rangnick is a perfect choice who can also move up into the club after finding a successor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decky Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Watched Danny Murphy talk shite about how Bruce is the best man for the job this season, and Conte has only managed world class players and has never been in a relegation battle. I doubted it so went to his Wikipedia and after 30 seconds read this: On 27 December 2007, Conte was appointed by Bari to replace Giuseppe Materazzi for the second half of their 2007–08 Serie B campaign. He oversaw a considerable upturn in form, leading the team out of the relegation battle and placing them comfortably mid-table. The following season, 2008–09, Bari were crowned Serie B champions, being promoted to Serie A for the 2009–10 season, Conte's first major honour as a manager. He also managed Siena who had just been relegated and got them promoted again. Honestly I'm sick of these English journeymen players who are pundits and just throw shite out there without knowing if its even true. Murphy is one of the worst and has been doing it for years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Decky said: Watched Danny Murphy talk shite about how Bruce is the best man for the job this season, and Conte has only managed world class players and has never been in a relegation battle. I doubted it so went to his Wikipedia and after 30 seconds read this: On 27 December 2007, Conte was appointed by Bari to replace Giuseppe Materazzi for the second half of their 2007–08 Serie B campaign. He oversaw a considerable upturn in form, leading the team out of the relegation battle and placing them comfortably mid-table. The following season, 2008–09, Bari were crowned Serie B champions, being promoted to Serie A for the 2009–10 season, Conte's first major honour as a manager. He also managed Siena who had just been relegated and got them promoted again. Honestly I'm sick of these English journeymen players who are pundits and just throw shite out there without knowing if its even true. Murphy is one of the worst and has been doing it for years. Murphy is an absolute wanker of the highest order. Literally everything he says is utter bullshit. Anyway, what about Poch? Wasn't he rumoured to be high on the consortium's list in the early days of the takeover? Obviously he's at PSG but I don't think he's universally liked there and he only signed an 18 month contract. How about Conte to PSG and Pochettino to us? ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovejoy Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 52 minutes ago, Magpie said: Murphy is an absolute wanker of the highest order. Literally everything he says is utter bullshit. Anyway, what about Poch? Wasn't he rumoured to be high on the consortium's list in the early days of the takeover? Obviously he's at PSG but I don't think he's universally liked there and he only signed an 18 month contract. How about Conte to PSG and Pochettino to us? ? he signed a 1 year extension a couple of months ago, he's contracted up until summer 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, lovejoy said: he signed a 1 year extension a couple of months ago, he's contracted up until summer 2023 ?? Never knew that. Still, don't think he's liked much so maybe a chance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Puppets Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 You guys are acting like we have any sway whatsoever to attract a top manager at this point in time. What we need is an improvement on Bruce (which Lampard and Gerrard are) as the first step, but no big name manager would touch us until our infrastructure is improved. I’d happily take Lampard or Gerrard for a couple of years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-more Mag Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 If they're actually looking for a Ralf Ragnarok style DoF, can't imagine they'd bring somebody in on more than an interim basis without making sure Ragnarok's down for it first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Decky said: He also managed Siena who had just been relegated and got them promoted again. Honestly I'm sick of these English journeymen players who are pundits and just throw shite out there without knowing if its even true. Murphy is one of the worst and has been doing it for years. Talking of which, I am pretty shocked Joey Barton hasn't mentioned it on twitter. Savage has been borderline respectful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Shadow Puppets said: You guys are acting like we have any sway whatsoever to attract a top manager at this point in time. What we need is an improvement on Bruce (which Lampard and Gerrard are) as the first step, but no big name manager would touch us until our infrastructure is improved. I’d happily take Lampard or Gerrard for a couple of years. Like Benitez for example? Edited October 12, 2021 by Elliottman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 For those that say Lampard isn’t that bad, are there 3 Premier League managers worse than him? Which ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantail Breeze Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, McCormick said: For those that say Lampard isn’t that bad, are there 3 Premier League managers worse than him? Which ones? Bruce OGS Bruce Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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