Lambert's replacement

[Phil from the upper holte]

I've put money on Southgate also

[passport1]

Today I'm going for Mike Bassett (bags of international experience) as director of football with head coach Roger Webb , always thought he had a rough time of it at Earls Park F.C.

Deffo get good odds at the bookies.

[RussellC]

Southgate as boss with Gaizka Mendieta as assistant. You heard it here first.

[tomd2103]

Genuine question. Why such animosity to Tim Sherwood?

It's the bodywarmer for me.  It's a straight choice - suit or tracksuit.  Some one rocking anything else on the touchline can't be trusted.

[pauliewalnuts]

If we appointed someone over the weekend, the sensible thing to do would be to get them DVDs of all our matches this season to get them up to speed with how we play.

Problem is, they'd hang themselves before the week was out. Imagine having to watch that.

[Toronto Villa]

Imagine the scenario - we beat Leicester and look impressive about it. Would Marshall & Marshall be realistic until the end of the season?

Given I cannot think of a *single* name who I think could instantly maximise our return for the rest of the season AND I would like to see as manager in August (be it Premier League or Championship), then why not ?

Tell you one thing, though.

I remember a while back, a certain well known fanzine impresario - let's call him Dave W - said on here that he knew (as in actually knew) that Solksjaer was their first choice back when Lambert eventually got the job.

I wonder if they're thinking of going back to him? Despite the bad stuff that has happened in the meantime, obviously?

Think about it. Was once first choice. Is instantly available. Has already been interviewed at some length. Has now also managed in the top flight. The fact that he has already been relegated from the top flight even adds a bit more to the possibility, as it fits in with Lerner's penchant for mental appointments.

but surely isn't all that tempered by the fact that he had a go at the PL level, and completely flamed out? Before nobody had a clue what OGS was capable of. Maybe now they will also look at it as a bullet dodged. Plus Faulkner is no longer at the club, so it would only be Randy that might have any affinity to the previous attempt to get him.

Yes, hence the last bit I posted.

Faulkner is gone but Lerner is still fecking nuts, and he's going to be the one making the ultimate call.

Is he? Wouldn't Lambert still be in charge if that was the case?

[Toronto Villa]

If we appointed someone over the weekend, the sensible thing to do would be to get them DVDs of all our matches this season to get them up to speed with how we play.

Problem is, they'd hang themselves before the week was out. Imagine having to watch that.

the season goals DVD would finish before the hot water had boiled for his cup of tea.

[LeeB]

Today I'm going for Mike Bassett (bags of international experience) as director of football with head coach Roger Webb , always thought he had a rough time of it at Earls Park F.C.

Deffo get good odds at the bookies.

How about Gabrielle Benson, aka The Manageress?

[Richard E]

How about Gabrielle Benson, aka The Manageress?

Oh yes please, a million times yes.

[Chris Smith]

Genuine question. Why such animosity to Tim Sherwood?

It's the bodywarmer for me.  It's a straight choice - suit or tracksuit.  Some one rocking anything else on the touchline can't be trusted.

I hadn't considered that, definitely off my list now. That's the problem with the whole deal, most managers are massive twats and you can find a reason to reject all of them.

[ozzjim]

Genuine question. Why such animosity to Tim Sherwood?

It's the bodywarmer for me.  It's a straight choice - suit or tracksuit.  Some one rocking anything else on the touchline can't be trusted.

I hadn't considered that, definitely off my list now. That's the problem with the whole deal, most managers are massive twats and you can find a reason to reject all of them.

I was about to say I bet there is not one that everyone would be happy with.

[RussellC]

I'm not sure why everyone's so anti-Sherwood. I think he makes a really good job of presenting ITV's 'The Chase', personally.

[Brian Taylor]

Curiously Shay Given is only 10-1 with PaddyPower..up to 33-1 elsewhere. Curbishley seems to be getting the money across the board. Sherwood 1-3 odds on..  Nooo!  Southgate preferable.

[Des Little]

If we appointed someone over the weekend, the sensible thing to do would be to get them DVDs of all our matches this season to get them up to speed with how we play.

Problem is, they'd hang themselves before the week was out. Imagine having to watch that.

Maybe we could just edit a highlights edition?  Good throw ins, coin tosses won, attempted passes...

[Des Little]

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have arrived at Ground Zero...all change here please

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