Manager suggestions - Now with added poll

[Ian.]

It might sound very cliche wanting an ex Villa man in Smith or Rowett but both have done so well why not? They might just be the tonic we need.

[Damo70]

It might sound very cliche wanting an ex Villa man in Smith or Rowett but both have done so well why not? They might just be the tonic we need.

Talking of ex Villa men, I take it we won't be adding Simon Grayson to the poll?

[Ian.]

It might sound very cliche wanting an ex Villa man in Smith or Rowett but both have done so well why not? They might just be the tonic we need.

Talking of ex Villa men, I take it we won't be adding Simon Grayson to the poll?

Maybe not but I'd gladly like to be in that place when we finally got Little and everything was good.

[Damo70]

It might sound very cliche wanting an ex Villa man in Smith or Rowett but both have done so well why not? They might just be the tonic we need.

Talking of ex Villa men, I take it we won't be adding Simon Grayson to the poll?

Maybe not but I'd gladly like to be in that place when we finally got Little and everything was good.

We could do worse than getting him back. I know he already is back, but I mean back in the manager's office.

[VinnieChase84]

Jokanovic or Smith

[Mister E]

I am the Lone Ranger with Warburton. He's a decent manager and has a little more experience than Dean Smith.
It's got to be someone from the new stock of managers: Rowett would be a good shout, and I think Flores did a great job at Watford.

[Matt Collins]

I think the fact people are suggesting Brian little makes a return somewhat reinforces my point about the lack of options

[SoccerHQ]

I am the Lone Ranger with Warburton. He's a decent manager and has a little more experience than Dean Smith.
It's got to be someone from the new stock of managers: Rowett would be a good shout, and I think Flores did a great job at Watford.

I would take Warburton aswell.

[footyskillz]

 :-\Stam . Knows the game A modern version of Bruce in the fact he knows modern game also has play off form

Seems no nonsense and like Wagner Huddersfield is quality manager who is diligent .

Stam coming in must be prepared to work with players and know he has to take them up .

Please not Moyes !

[mr underhill]

Reading have been  shit so far - it's way to big a job for him.

[Dave P]

We've tried every possible type of candidate in recent years with no success.

Tried and tested, successful foreigner- Houllier
Up and coming Brit needing a step up - Lambert
Young English "coach" - Sherwood
Unknown foreigner with new ideas - Garde
The left field surprise "that could work" - RDM
Belt and braces, meat and potato, no nonsense Englishman - Bruce

I genuinely don't know what route to go down or who, specifically, we should go for. My head says Karanka but, deep down, it could have the same affect Zola did at Small Heath last season.

[VinnieChase84]

I don't know who the answer is but I do know it's not Steve Bruce

[Matt Collins]

I still feel the same as when this poll started

I'd be very happy for jokanovic to come in

There are names on here who wouldn't come

The rest are a big risk and I think the job may just be too big for them. I completely agree that on paper this squad should be right up there. But despite what many say Bruce isn't an idiot.

[ciggiesnbeer]

We've tried every possible type of candidate in recent years with no success.

Tried and tested, successful foreigner- Houllier
Up and coming Brit needing a step up - Lambert
Young English "coach" - Sherwood
Unknown foreigner with new ideas - Garde
The left field surprise "that could work" - RDM
Belt and braces, meat and potato, no nonsense Englishman - Bruce

I genuinely don't know what route to go down or who, specifically, we should go for. My head says Karanka but, deep down, it could have the same affect Zola did at Small Heath last season.

To be fair none of those choices seemed that bad at the time. Houiller excepted they all just felt a little below where we should be aiming at.

[VinnieChase84]

Could Fat Sam be tempted?
For me it's a list of two from Jokanovic and Smith. Both of them are longer term options too. Not just potential short term fixes.
I think Sam would do a job for us but don't think he would be interested in the slightest.

You just know Wyness will want Moyes though! Hopefully some of these 'advisors' start looking at more modern options.
Bruce was brought in for immediate impact and his history of getting promoted. Results driven. It's been an utter failure using this short term approach so hopefully we see a different selection process in the next week