SKD Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Not a thread to discuss if we keep or sack him, but if we do, who would you want to replace? My ideal, but probably unrealistic choices are: Favre Valverde Jardim Gerrard Realistic would be: Potter AVB Frank (from Brentford) Wilder Unsatisfied, but would accept: Howe Lampard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophenburg Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 I thought Favre, think that's definitely wishful thinking though. Has AVB actually left Marseille? I know he'd put in his resignation, but I thought he was suspended pending displinary action? Not sure how realistic he is with our budget. Oscar Garcia is out of work too - left Celta in November. I'd guess something a little more underwhelming but more within our range, though I don't think we'd go for Howe if I'm honest. If we could actually go for a manager currently employed I'd say Nagelsmann, Glasner, Schmidt - would build on what the club want to achieve with Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Of that list I’d go for Thomas Frank. Not sure he would leave Brentford to join us though. Gerrard would be great but won’t happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 The question really is: who could we afford, and why would they come? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Will very much depend on which division we're in to see who we can attract, Nigel Pearson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 (edited) Most wants in this thread are hugely unrealistic. The best we can get would be someone like Pearson, Pardew, Wilder, Wanger, Hughes - those are the sorts we'd be able to attract. Or let's put this out there - Kelvin Davis promoted as manager with Fleming as assistant. I jest, but it's the sort of thing we'd do. Wouldn't cost us any money so it makes sense. Does anyone really want to roll the dice? Edited 14 March, 2021 by S-Clarke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 14 March, 2021 Author Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Just now, Suhari said: The question really is: who could we afford, and why would they come? If we sacked Ralph, Howe would be sniffing around without a shadow of a doubt. He’d love to manage us. We’re a bit of a shambles, but we are still a premier league club and historically have been seen as a pretty decent club especially if you want to use us a stepping stone. I think managers would jump at the opportunity to get their name in the PL and potentially move on to a bigger club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suhari Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 2 minutes ago, SKD said: If we sacked Ralph, Howe would be sniffing around without a shadow of a doubt. He’d love to manage us. We’re a bit of a shambles, but we are still a premier league club and historically have been seen as a pretty decent club especially if you want to use us a stepping stone. I think managers would jump at the opportunity to get their name in the PL and potentially move on to a bigger club. Agreed. However, don't managers want to be financially backed? Clearly we are not capable of that these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 2 minutes ago, Suhari said: The question really is: who could we afford, and why would they come? I think it is more of a case of, what funds are available to strengthen the squad?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 I could see us going for David Wagner, the former Huddersfield manager. He’s unemployed would be cheap, know the premier league, used to working on a budget and would jump at the chance to come here. It’ll tick a lot of the boxes about pathways nonsense and seems like the sort of guy who wouldn’t cause too many problems behind the scenes. Just to be clear he wouldn’t be my choice but that’s the sort of appointment I’d expect 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 10 minutes ago, JRM said: Will very much depend on which division we're in to see who we can attract, Nigel Pearson? He just took over Bristol City. The issue with most managers is that anyone currently in a job will mean we can't afford them. I don't think Ralph will leave or that we'll sack him though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 1 minute ago, Turkish said: I could see us going for David Wagner, the former Huddersfield manager. He’s unemployed would be cheap, know the premier league, used to working on a budget and would jump at the chance to come here. It’ll tick a lot of the boxes about pathways nonsense and seems like the sort of guy who wouldn’t cause too many problems behind the scenes. Just to be clear he wouldn’t be my choice but that’s the sort of appointment I’d expect He was a complete failure at Schalke. No doubt he'd jump at the chance to come here though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Just now, The Cat said: He was a complete failure at Schalke. No doubt he'd jump at the chance to come here though! Record run without a win and record loss v Bayern, he’d fit right in here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 2 minutes ago, The Cat said: He was a complete failure at Schalke. No doubt he'd jump at the chance to come here though! To be fair everyone is a fail at Schalke these days, now that's a poisoned chalice. They'll finally drop this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 14 March, 2021 Author Share Posted 14 March, 2021 2 minutes ago, Turkish said: I could see us going for David Wagner, the former Huddersfield manager. He’s unemployed would be cheap, know the premier league, used to working on a budget and would jump at the chance to come here. It’ll tick a lot of the boxes about pathways nonsense and seems like the sort of guy who wouldn’t cause too many problems behind the scenes. Just to be clear he wouldn’t be my choice but that’s the sort of appointment I’d expect I think we’ll end up with Howe. Not my choice, seems to fit though. local so he’ll want the job. plays half decent football. Cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Box Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 WE cannot afford to sack Ralph. Not that I think it is a good idea. Having said that, Jacket is available. I'll get mine............ 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 3 minutes ago, SKD said: I think we’ll end up with Howe. Not my choice, seems to fit though. local so he’ll want the job. plays half decent football. Cheap. We could do worse but Howe is probably the best realistic option. I’d rather him Than some appointment where we try to be clever like Pellegrino was. We know it won’t be anyone currently employed so it’s quite a small pool of managers to chose From. Seems to be that the clubs ambitions are just to stay in the premier league spending the minimum possible. I don’t think they’ll sack Ralph though, only way he’ll go is if he walks. Everyone wants him to do well but it’s getting harder and harder to defend him now. No other manager has been cut so much slack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinSFC Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 This is going to get pelted to death... *Bends over and grabs ankles* Roy Keane anyone? Some of this lot need a f'kng rocket. I'm at the point where I would genuinely not be entirely adverse to him. It would end in tears but it would be worth it to see some of this lot get ripped in half. Redmond, Bertrand etc... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 The other managerial type I'd like to avoid is the big name ex-player Sky Sports News appointment: Lampard, Henry, Viera. Howe might be a decent fit, although I don't think he's going to organise our defence much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsaint Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Howe wasted a fortune on players at Bournemouth and still saw them relegated - he won’t come here knowing there’s no money to spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convict Colony Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 This would be the 4th manager change with the same dross players, am sensing it wouldnt matter if pep was in charge. We need investment asap, ship out deadwood and buy a few players suited to this style football who do not reverse course faster than an Italian tank when a.defender is Infront of them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 7 minutes ago, CB Fry said: The other managerial type I'd like to avoid is the big name ex-player Sky Sports News appointment: Lampard, Henry, Viera. Howe might be a decent fit, although I don't think he's going to organise our defence much better. Viera might be a good shout. Did well first year at Nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 2 minutes ago, bpsaint said: Howe wasted a fortune on players at Bournemouth and still saw them relegated - he won’t come here knowing there’s no money to spend. He did his best work there when he didn’t have any money. The problems started there with rumours that he couldn’t handle the egos of some of the big signings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Unfinished business with this proper football club? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 14 March, 2021 Author Share Posted 14 March, 2021 9 minutes ago, bpsaint said: Howe wasted a fortune on players at Bournemouth and still saw them relegated - he won’t come here knowing there’s no money to spend. Howe would jump at the opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 4 minutes ago, SKD said: Howe would jump at the opportunity. Absolutely. That bit in no doubt at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Get Rafa in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKD Posted 14 March, 2021 Author Share Posted 14 March, 2021 16 minutes ago, Turkish said: Viera might be a good shout. Did well first year at Nice. Surprised Viera didn’t get the Bournemouth job. I like him, liked him at NY as well. Plays a decent way, which is obviously important. I wanted us to take a look once it became apparent that pellegrino was not going to survive. Not sure what went on at Nice (happy for someone to educate me on that one) and why he doesn’t have a job? I certainly wouldn’t be disappointed if he got a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 If we had money I wouldn’t mind a punt on Jesse Marsch from Salzburg. But we don’t, so we’d be very much shopping in the bargain bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toussaint Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 1 hour ago, Convict Colony said: This would be the 4th manager change with the same dross players, am sensing it wouldnt matter if pep was in charge. We need investment asap, ship out deadwood and buy a few players suited to this style football who do not reverse course faster than an Italian tank when a.defender is Infront of them Exactly, frying pan / fire. Stick with what we have at least until all of the other issues are sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 1 hour ago, Turkish said: He did his best work there when he didn’t have any money. People seem to forget this. They were bottom of league 2 with -17 points when he took over. He did every bit as good a job as Nigel Adkins did for us. Before the Russian he had to work for Eddie Mitchell, so he’s used to working for chancers. But I wouldn’t want him myself though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint1 Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Bit a wasted thread in my opinion because I dont think Ralph will be going anywhere anytime soon. Whether thats a good thing or not, well the jury's currently out. Firstly, we've pretty much declared that we're all in with Ralph. He's allowed to make all the decisions on the footballing side of things and is working on the infamous 'playbook' which will dictate how all teams at the club will play (given the frustrating passive style of football we've seen in 2021, my excitement for the playbook's prospects is declining but time will tell). Given our investment in his ideas/philosophy, its highly unlikely we'll be sacking him, even with relegation. We cant afford it for a start given current finances and the fact that we're still paying off previous sackings. But it's also clear that we're playing the long game with Ralph, even if that takes us into the Championship (unlikely this season but next season? I wouldnt rule it out) From Ralph's perspective, why would he walk away from such autonomy. He wouldn't get this control at any other club in a top league. Not to mention Ralph's stock has taken a hit these last few months, so there isnt going to be much interest in him for a while from any clubs considered to be a step up. He could walk with relegation, but he appears to have emotionally invested a lot into the club and the plans he has. I imagine for his own pride he would want to stay and put things right by getting us back up. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee On Solent Saint Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 1 hour ago, SKD said: Howe would jump at the opportunity. I was always under the impression that Howe hated us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 Radhi Jaidi? Theo Walcott player manager? Nigel Adkins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 14 March, 2021 Share Posted 14 March, 2021 (edited) 24 minutes ago, JRM said: Radhi Jaidi? Theo Walcott player manager? Nigel Adkins? Henry the mild-mannered janitor? Could be. Edited 14 March, 2021 by Wade Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austsaint Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 2 hours ago, Convict Colony said: This would be the 4th manager change with the same dross players, am sensing it wouldnt matter if pep was in charge. We need investment asap, ship out deadwood and buy a few players suited to this style football who do not reverse course faster than an Italian tank when a.defender is Infront of them Surprised there isn't a " new player alert watch" running in tandem with this one. Ings 20 + kept us up last season which created a buffer for many team mates and Manager. Which is not to say a Ralph replacement discussion isn't needed. Could see Howe coming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 Time for Hoddle to get back outside ? The blokes a twat but tactically right up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huffton Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 1 hour ago, Lee On Solent Saint said: I was always under the impression that Howe hated us He was interviewed for the job a few seasons ago but obviously didn't get the gig and has had a bit of a chip on his shoulder since... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris cooper Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 Rafa Benitez would be a master stroke but managing saints would make his days at Newcastle on a shoestring look like being in charge at PSG...where is he these days ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexLaw76 Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 Emma Hayes - Currently Chelsea manager? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 Duncan Ferguson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skintsaint Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 12 minutes ago, Mr Saints said: Duncan Ferguson would be a brave shout but gets good reviews up there for what he is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Saints Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 6 minutes ago, skintsaint said: would be a brave shout but gets good reviews up there for what he is doing. Was really impressed during his caretaker spell before Ancelotti came in. He'd ruffle some feathers and has worked with some top managers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 Howe and Tindall are who I think we'll get, and I reckon it'll happen soon. I'd like Frank but there's no way he'd leave Brentford. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Duckhunter Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 32 minutes ago, Mr Saints said: Duncan Ferguson If we’re going down that route, I’d prefer John Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 1 hour ago, AlexLaw76 said: Emma Hayes - Currently Chelsea manager? Hope Powell, experienced, proven winner and ticks 3 boxes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 2 hours ago, Mr Saints said: Duncan Ferguson Massive cock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 2 hours ago, egg said: Howe and Tindall are who I think we'll get, and I reckon it'll happen soon. I'd like Frank but there's no way he'd leave Brentford. I thought Howe was off to Palace after Woy's retirement at the end of the season? Rumour I heard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 (edited) . Edited 15 March, 2021 by St Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Louis Posted 15 March, 2021 Share Posted 15 March, 2021 50 minutes ago, CB Fry said: Massive cock. Is one or has one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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