Next manager?

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The thing with Henry is that had he already proved himself as a manager elsewhere we probably wouldn't be able to get him.  If we ever want him to manage us, now is the time.

Very true but let's not fool ourselves we know what we're getting.

No that's true. But...given Henry has worked for Wenger and Martinez and played under Arsene and Pep I can well imagine he's unlikely to be some dour pragmatist.

I would bet a pound to a penny we'd play 433 against Swansea and with a lot of width and full backs pressed up.

[Toronto Villa]

The thing with Henry is that had he already proved himself as a manager elsewhere we probably wouldn't be able to get him.  If we ever want him to manage us, now is the time.

As concerned about novices as I am, you're right.

I wanted Fonseca, but the issue is by the time he's proven how good he is, somebody else has already given him an opportunity.

It’s also why it’s important to look at it in the context of where we are as club as much where they are in their fledgling coaching/managerial careers. If we were in PL I’d be much less inclined to go with someone untried. Instead we’re year 3 in the Championship sitting in the bottom half of the table having just taken 1 point from the bottom 2 sides in the league.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

And before that was coaching the Arsenal youth team.

Was he? Clicky.

[Chris Jameson]

Good job Rodgers/Rogers has ruled himself out, he would have been the new Clark/Clarke of H&V.

[robleflaneur]

I think that there must be a  few younger players who'll be glad to see the back of Bruce .Also there might be some young French players who would jump at the chance of working under Henry,perhaps reigniting the deal for U20 stopper,Moukoudi.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I think that there must be a  few younger players who'll be glad to see the back of Bruce .Also there might be some young French players who would jump at the chance of working under Henry,perhaps reigniting the deal for U20 stopper,Moukoudi.

Not only French. Henry was/is a god to so many young players. There'd be a very big queue at Bodymoor Heath of kids from all over the world wanting to join our academy.

[wittonwarrior]

I think that there must be a  few younger players who'll be glad to see the back of Bruce .Also there might be some young French players who would jump at the chance of working under Henry,perhaps reigniting the deal for U20 stopper,Moukoudi.

Not only French. Henry was/is a god to so many young players. There'd be a very big queue at Bodymoor Heath of kids from all over the world wanting to join our academy.

At the end of the day his day to day job  is the first team.

Still prefer Smith who has proven quality at this level.

[olaftab]

Rodgers probably has had a call this afternoon from Christian to give him an opportunity to “rule himself out”.

[olaftab]

I really can not see how Henry and Terry will work together but let’s see🤔

[Toronto Villa]

I really can not see how Henry and Terry will work together but let’s see🤔

Why couldn’t they? One is the manager. The other will be his assistant who is also captain of the team enforcing those disciplines on the pitch until such time we find a suitable replacement. Both highly respected as players, both outstanding in their respective playing positions. If we then get in respected coaches who can implement the vision over time it should work.

[robleflaneur]

I think that there must be a  few younger players who'll be glad to see the back of Bruce .Also there might be some young French players who would jump at the chance of working under Henry,perhaps reigniting the deal for U20 stopper,Moukoudi.

Not only French. Henry was/is a god to so many young players. There'd be a very big queue at Bodymoor Heath of kids from all over the world wanting to join our academy.

At the end of the day his day to day job  is the first team.

Still prefer Smith who has proven quality at this level.

I would prefer Smith but it looks like Henry and one of the positives could be in persuading players to join.
Arsenal under Wenger was a big thing with the French football public.By younger players,I include ones who could immediately play in the Championship,thus helping the first team.

[Dr_Fegg]

Easier said than done I know but.....

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Can't wait to see him try to get some of our players who struggle to complete a five yard pass playing like that. It might be fun to watch, though.

OK Just on that alone i'm prepared to review my previous misgivings on his managerial abilities and if he does bring Terry back then perhaps it could be a real dream team and we might get to see some footbacl again.....

[olaftab]

I really can not see how Henry and Terry will work together but let’s see🤔

Why couldn’t they? One is the manager. The other will be his assistant who is also captain of the team enforcing those disciplines on the pitch until such time we find a suitable replacement. Both highly respected as players, both outstanding in their respective playing positions. If we then get in respected coaches who can implement the vision over time it should work.

Yes I hope it works like that TV but both are bigger than life characters with huge egos and I am sure not prepared to let anyone else piss on their own patch. It also disturbs me that the idea of this partnership is suggested by Purslow rather that T&A.

[purpletrousers]

If it was an end of season decision I'd be tempted by Smith slow building an empire.
We're in need of a bit of an early season resus and a lost piece of the jigsaw is apoarently  available, if he brings his boots, better. Henry will bring some media sparkle, the pair will excite fans. It's a gamble, potebtially a very very good move, but on balance, seems worth a roll.

[Toronto Villa]

I really can not see how Henry and Terry will work together but let’s see🤔

Why couldn’t they? One is the manager. The other will be his assistant who is also captain of the team enforcing those disciplines on the pitch until such time we find a suitable replacement. Both highly respected as players, both outstanding in their respective playing positions. If we then get in respected coaches who can implement the vision over time it should work.

Yes I hope it works like that TV but both are bigger than life characters with huge egos and I am sure not prepared to let anyone else piss on their own patch. It also disturbs me that the idea of this partnership is suggested by Purslow rather that T&A.

The one big thing I was impressed with in Terry last season was just how little ego he had. He stepped down a division and blended into the club effortlessly. Zero controversy. And Henry never comes across as having an ego, at least not negatively.