Kevin MacDonald the next Manager???

[Toronto Villa]

He's bounced around a bit, but his record isn't the worst I've ever seen

Ajax:

Eredivisie: 2001–02, 2003–04
KNVB Cup: 2002
Johan Cruijff Shield: 2002

Benfica:
SuperCup Cândido de Oliveira: 2005

PSV:
Eredivisie: 2006–07

Valencia:
Copa del Rey: 2008

AZ
Johan Cruijff Shield: 2009

[Monty]

Didn't he manage Benfica Mark? I seem to remember him taking them from champions to third and getting knocked out of the cup by Guimarães.

[KevinGage]

You know, I'm starting to think of Klinnsman and K Mac being a sort of dream team. It would be a lot like Klinnsman and Loew with the German national team, with the bringing through of youth players and coaching teamwork. Would they wear matching suits though? It remains to be seen.

It's a funny one, because Loew's role within that team was understated in 2006, and now Klinnsman's is being understated now Loew's been a success without him. Fact remains they drew up the strategy together, and with the other coaches, and it's a strategy much like K Mac's and Randy's. It really does look an option to me, but I know others have different views of Klinnsman.

Pretty much felt this from the outset.

Jol or similar might provide a steady hand at the till, but I have a feeling we'd be in a similar place in 3/4 years.

Klinsmann could provide that innovation that might help us bridge the gap between ourselves and sides with more money. As an international manager he'd be well used to working with what he's got. It's not as if you can go out and buy a forward if you don't have exactly the type you're looking for. You fit the formation around what you currently possess.

Not suggesting that as some kind of invite for us to pull up the drawbridge and not spend, mind. It would be a waste to have someone of his profile and not exploit that re player recruitment.

As you mentioned, there seems to be a bit of revisionism going on here and elsewhere about his contribution to the revival of German football. Loew was his choice, and the DFB and German supporters in general wanted him to stay on after WC 2006. Loew was the next best option.

I'm not particularly worried about his experience at Bayern either. Not winning a league title with them doesn't automatically mean he's doomed to failure everywhere else. Different sized clubs = different expectations.

Klinsmann as the figurehead, the brains of the operation with Kevin Mac still in the background and having a vital role working with the players could be the ideal scenario.

[Monty]

Agree completely, Kevin. I'd be very excited to see that coaching team.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Didn't he manage Benfica Mark? I seem to remember him taking them from champions to third and getting knocked out of the cup by Guimarães.

He did, briefly. Took over them when champions, replacing Trapattoni. It was all downhill after that. They managed to win the equivalent of the Charity Shield and had a decent run in the CL but that was it. I seem to remember he had some strange ideas about tactics. Nobody here missed him when he pissed off to PSV.

Somebody mentioned him being an up and coming manager. I'd say he's on his way out. great player, shit coach.

[JUAN PABLO]

Rumours down Villa...     Koeman could be the one...   

Do I not like that.

Nor the man who told me , as he will probably lose his job... Koeman will bring his own men in..  If Koeman is interested , he thinks the board will give it to him

[hilts_coolerking]

Koeman?  In all the threads we've had over the last couple of years - all the "Go on then, who should our next manager be?" threads - I don't think Koeman's name has come up once.  I don't think promoting Kevin MacDonald is the way to go but I'd prefer that to Koeman.

[JUAN PABLO]

Koeman?  In all the threads we've had over the last couple of years - all the "Go on then, who should our next manager be?" threads - I don't think Koeman's name has come up once.  I don't think promoting Kevin MacDonald is the way to go but I'd prefer that to Koeman.

Me too, as I wont be able to get any Info from VP no more...

[andymac]

i'd go for jol. Koeman or riijkard. I'm not a dutch lover or anything haha but i think they'd all do well here. I dont think kev mac would be a success to be honest i just dont think he'd have enough up his sleeve. Saying that though on ssn it says macs meeting lerner to discuss transfer targets so must mean something.

[Salsa Party Animal]

Imagine Ronald Keoman and Graham Taylor working together LOL.

[Irreverent ad]

I'm starting to feel very torn on this. MacDonald has done brilliantly. The team looks very united and they are playing some really good football. The problem is, I like a manager to lead, be decisive and be confident and Mac doesn't gome across in that way.

I know he doesn't want to presume to think he is a candidate. But I don't like the way he keeps saying he is not sure if he wants the job. He could instead say in interviews that it is up to the owner and blank the question. Its a shame because he is doing brilliantly at the moment.

I'm just not sure...

[Karl Bridges]

An ITK on another site is saying that Klinsmann was interviewed at the weekend and it's between him and KMac.

[Monty]

An ITK on another site is saying that Klinsmann was interviewed at the weekend and it's between him and KMac.

Which one where?

[dave.woodhall]

I'm edging towards thinking the job's Kevin's if he wants it. Whether he wants it is the big question.

[Risso]

I'm edging towards thinking the job's Kevin's if he wants it. Whether he wants it is the big question.

I don't think he looks that comfortable, but then to be fair, he was probably just getting ready to prepare the kids and reserves for the new season, then all of a sudden, wham, he's manager, having to give interviews, sorting out the team for the new Premier League season and Europe, all inside two weeks.