LeePhilpottsBaldSpot Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 5 minutes ago, Spudulike said: Derek McInnes!? Total failure at Bristol City. Nah, you're alright thanks. He's obviously doing well at Hearts, but at Bristol City he got fired after losing 7 games in a row - with the final straw being a 4-0 loss to Leicester. Reminds me of the tactical mastermind we hired after beating his QPR team 6-1 We need somebody who has experience walking into a crisis and turning it around. For me, that's a six-month contract for Pearson, Mowbray or Rowett.
LeePhilpottsBaldSpot Posted 27 January Posted 27 January Taking the top 10 on Odds checker, my order from most wanted to least would be 1. Pearson 2. Hassenhutl 3. Rowett 4. Robins 5. O'Neil 6. Carsley 7. Skubala 8. King 9. Sheehan 10. Martin Can't see McInnes anywhere - seems extremely unlikely we will pinch a manager currently in a job, and equally unlikely a manager would leave a team in 1st for our shambles mid-season!
Outfox the Fox Posted 27 January Posted 27 January (edited) 1 hour ago, AjcW said: Just reading all these Top interviews. If he's serious about the Tech Director dictating our style of play, there's no way we can hire a permanent manager before he is in place. The interview mentioned he can't say who it is legally. I think it's quite clear it's going to be Andy Goldie. King will take charge for a few games. If he gets a few wins Martin will come in straight away, if it's looking like we're settling into mid table Martin will come in in the summer. That's what i've taken from it all anyway I disagree, of course we can hire a permanent Manager before the Technical Director comes in. It sounds Top has already decided on the Director, he admits that everything is nearly in place, just the contract and the legal paperwork to sort out. SO, there's nothing to stop Top & Rudkin speaking to the new Tech guy, getting his advice / recommendations on potential Managers and his OK'ing a final appointment. I'd say it's distinctly likely that a new Manager will come in soon - possibly before the new Director, certainly together with, or soon after. All my reading of candidates, Top's comments on the type of guy he wants (ie someone with 'Championship battle' experience) and the way betting has been going, I'd say Rowett will be the man. As many on here have been saying, I think he's the best we can get, given our current situation. I partly agree with what Foxin Mad says, Rowett isn't great and had a poor record at Stoke (though, did OK elsewhere - even Oxford, given their circumstances), but I simply feel we've got so few options. If it was my choice, I'd go with Hassenhuttl, but I can't see any way he'll come in our present situation. Edited 27 January by Outfox the Fox 2
Nick Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 1 minute ago, LeePhilpottsBaldSpot said: Taking the top 10 on Odds checker, my order from most wanted to least would be 1. Pearson 2. Hassenhutl 3. Rowett 4. Robins 5. O'Neil 6. Carsley 7. Skubala 8. King 9. Sheehan 10. Martin Can't see McInnes anywhere - seems extremely unlikely we will pinch a manager currently in a job, and equally unlikely a manager would leave a team in 1st for our shambles mid-season! For me, Carsley is the top of that list. 1
LeePhilpottsBaldSpot Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 1 minute ago, Nick said: For me, Carsley is the top of that list. As a summer appointment maybe, but we're in a crisis and we need somebody who has experience dragging a club out of one. And quickly.
Nick Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 7 minutes ago, LeePhilpottsBaldSpot said: As a summer appointment maybe, but we're in a crisis and we need somebody who has experience dragging a club out of one. And quickly. Yeah, I see that perspective but being honest I think another temporary type manager coming in to a bunch of unfit and wantaway player filled group may not achieve what we are hoping it might.
Leicesterpool Posted 27 January Posted 27 January (edited) 22 minutes ago, Nick said: For me, Carsley is the top of that list. Ive met Carsley a few times at Nuneaton Boro as his son plays for them. Nice, quiet bloke usually. From what i gather and this was many months ago he just loves his job as England under 21s manager and would need a really convincing opportunity to get him away. Edited 27 January by Leicesterpool 1
bald reynard Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 2 hours ago, AjcW said: Just reading all these Top interviews. If he's serious about the Tech Director dictating our style of play, there's no way we can hire a permanent manager before he is in place. The interview mentioned he can't say who it is legally. I think it's quite clear it's going to be Andy Goldie. King will take charge for a few games. If he gets a few wins Martin will come in straight away, if it's looking like we're settling into mid table Martin will come in in the summer. That's what i've taken from it all anyway 29 minutes ago, Outfox the Fox said: I disagree, of course we can hire a permanent Manager before the Technical Director comes in. It sounds Top has already decided on the Director, he admits that everything is nearly in place, just the contract and the legal paperwork to sort out. SO, there's nothing to stop Top & Rudkin speaking to the new Tech guy, getting his advice / recommendations on potential Managers and his OK'ing a final appointment. I'd say it's distinctly likely that a new Manager will come in soon - possibly before the new Director, certainly together with, or soon after. All my reading of candidates, Top's comments on the type of guy he wants (ie someone with 'Championship battle' experience) and the way betting has been going, I'd say Rowett will be the man. As many on here have been saying, I think he's the best we can get, given our current situation. I partly agree with what Foxin Mad says, Rowett isn't great and had a poor record at Stoke (though, did OK elsewhere - even Oxford, given their circumstances), but I simply feel we've got so few options. If it was my choice, I'd go with Hassenhuttl, but I can't see any way he'll come in our present situation. I agree with Outfox, yes, of course, IF Top is very close to appointing the new Technical Director (and it's just the paperwork to do), he can be on board with any Managerial decision. I also agree with Outfox that Rowett is most likely to be on any shortlist that is drawn up. However, I do feel Hassenhuttl will also be on that shortlist and that he might well be interested in coming to us. He has been 6 months out of work, since losing the Wolfsburg job (and previously 18 months unemployed after Southampton), I think he would be keen to get back to work and would be up for the challenge that we are! Equally significantly, I think his links to Martyn Glover might also be a factor, together they had a fair bit of success at Southampton, maintaining a decent mid table position for 4 seasons in the PL and (I think) he was VERY unlucky to lose his job, with a 4-1 home defeat to Newcastle. His win rate at all clubs has been in the high 30's and at Leipzig, it as nearly 50%. He would be my choice. 1
teblin Posted 27 January Posted 27 January Martins odds are shortening, but no one knows whats happening. Unless as we suspect its the Southampton connections happening
surrifox Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 14 minutes ago, teblin said: Martins odds are shortening, but no one knows whats happening. Unless as we suspect its the Southampton connections happening FFS this can’t be happening . Hopefully the stalking horse tactic that whoever gets appointed it least it wasn’t Martin
Groby_Blue Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 5 hours ago, ClaphamFox said: Thankfully the Martin rumour is from a crap source. Russell Martin himself? 3
Muzzy_no7 Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 3 hours ago, LeePhilpottsBaldSpot said: As a summer appointment maybe, but we're in a crisis and we need somebody who has experience dragging a club out of one. And quickly. Some sense on here, finally.
HybridFox Posted 27 January Posted 27 January (edited) 6 hours ago, Mike Oxlong said: From BBC Sport Former Southampton and Rangers manager Russell Martin is among the candidates to take over as Leicester City manager following the sacking of Marti Cifuentes. (Football Insider), external Former Leicester City player Gary Rowett and Hearts manager Derek McInnes are also being considered by the Foxes. (Mail) Out of Martin, Rowett and McInnes I'd prefer the latter but only because I know the least about him No way McInnes walks out on the opportunity to make history with Hearts to come to our sh**show. His stock will only rise in the summer if they win the title. Champions League is still a possibility as well! Edited 27 January by HybridFox
LVFox Posted 27 January Posted 27 January No shock that Martin is being linked, we know the club like him. Honestly, he would probably get a pretty decent immediate reaction from the squad and we’d be pretty safe. Medium to long term though, I’m not a fan. A better option than Rowett though. I’ve said it before on here, but I’d like Tomasson or Carvalhal
Finnegan Posted 27 January Posted 27 January I genuinely think the Russell Martin links are just a mix of lazy rumours and people writing stories about betting patterns. I have next to 0 faith left in our ownership and even I don't think they'd actually consider Martin. There's lots of names I consider entirely underwhelming that I think they would pick but I reckon Martin would be considered far, far, far too much of a risk in our current situation.
AjcW Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 7 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I genuinely think the Russell Martin links are just a mix of lazy rumours and people writing stories about betting patterns. I have next to 0 faith left in our ownership and even I don't think they'd actually consider Martin. There's lots of names I consider entirely underwhelming that I think they would pick but I reckon Martin would be considered far, far, far too much of a risk in our current situation. *Narrator* "He was wrong....." 1
King Claudio Posted 27 January Posted 27 January What has Carsley done that makes people think he would do a decent job? He looked pretty woeful when in charge of England. 1
Russell sprout Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 20 hours ago, Foxdiamond said: I would say Gerrard did a much worse job at Villa than Lampard did at Chelsea. Lampard at derby with the squad he had, failed, lampard at Everton, just as bad, point in making is we all thought he would be a disaster at cov, but there looking like going up and he turned them round last season, both managers will have learnt a lot about themselves when on a break, Gerrard won’t be any worse than wot we have/had
teblin Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 22 minutes ago, Finnegan said: I genuinely think the Russell Martin links are just a mix of lazy rumours and people writing stories about betting patterns. I have next to 0 faith left in our ownership and even I don't think they'd actually consider Martin. There's lots of names I consider entirely underwhelming that I think they would pick but I reckon Martin would be considered far, far, far too much of a risk in our current situation. It can't get any worse
Foxdiamond Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 29 minutes ago, Russell sprout said: Lampard at derby with the squad he had, failed, lampard at Everton, just as bad, point in making is we all thought he would be a disaster at cov, but there looking like going up and he turned them round last season, both managers will have learnt a lot about themselves when on a break, Gerrard won’t be any worse than wot we have/had Granted Lampard has surprised this season but nothing to suggest Gerrard could turn us around
Aleksz Posted 27 January Posted 27 January Fully expecting them to offer a pragmatic firefighter (Rowett, Mowbray) a 3 year deal despite all the soundbites about style of play today. Total contradiction.
Aleksz Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 38 minutes ago, King Claudio said: What has Carsley done that makes people think he would do a decent job? He looked pretty woeful when in charge of England. This is just a total myth.
Dunge Posted 27 January Posted 27 January 38 minutes ago, Russell sprout said: Lampard at derby with the squad he had, failed, lampard at Everton, just as bad, point in making is we all thought he would be a disaster at cov, but there looking like going up and he turned them round last season, both managers will have learnt a lot about themselves when on a break, Gerrard won’t be any worse than wot we have/had I genuinely thought that was going to be a poem from the first four lines.
Popular Post Loxm Posted 27 January Popular Post Posted 27 January We thought it couldn’t get any worse… it can. Chris Coleman now linked. 😂 5
teblin Posted 27 January Posted 27 January (edited) 4 minutes ago, Loxm said: We thought it couldn’t get any worse… it can. Chris Coleman now linked. 😂 I thought this was a joke. Maybe Coleman as King assistent/advisor. Or are we actually trying to replicate Sunderland a few years ago? Crap just realised he was at Leuvren too. Edited 27 January by teblin
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