Next Manager Speculation and wishful thinking thread

[Exeter 77]

I just think Gerrard would be Houllier MK2 with greater fawning of the red bit of Merseyside.

[steamer]

i doubt it was Dean who appointed " our long-haired Pulis-ball genius."
which is probably why he has not been bulleted
i hope Deans repl

[Toronto Villa]

I just think Gerrard would be Houllier MK2 with greater fawning of the red bit of Merseyside.

Has he done that while at Rangers? I’m asking as I don’t know. Will the media do it if he managed us or anyone else when he manages against them? Of course. And it would be obnoxious. But would it stop him from being the best he could be for us or someone else? John Terry, Mr Chelsea was hugely devoted to us and he’s every bit to them as Gerrard would be to Liverpool. In the end I’m only interested in if he’s the best candidate for us. Not any of the outside nonsense

[steamer]

i doubt it was Dean who appointed " our long-haired Pulis-ball genius."
which is probably why he has not been bulleted
i hope Deans replacement is a bit more inspired
No to Gerrard, Lampard. Martinez, Southgate . Maybe Woy till end of season until the Big one is available
However, Mancini for me, but would any successful international manager give up the chance of going to the world cup with their team ?

[pauliewalnuts]

I don't think we should appoint Terry, but I will say, I thought in his time here, his attitude and application (both as player and coach) made it really obvious why he had such a stellar career as a player. The guy is a winner and a leader. Does that make him qualified to be our manager? No, probably not, but I'd take him over Gerrard and Lampard, as obvious reference points, despite him not having been a manager.

[pauliewalnuts]

At least Gerrard has some experience of managing a big football team, even if it is only in the duopoly of Scottish football.

Yeah I get that, but then again, McLeish.

[enigma]

i doubt it was Dean who appointed " our long-haired Pulis-ball genius."
which is probably why he has not been bulleted
i hope Deans replacement is a bit more inspired
No to Gerrard, Lampard. Martinez, Southgate . Maybe Woy till end of season until the Big one is available
However, Mancini for me, but would any successful international manager give up the chance of going to the world cup with their team ?

Mancini won't come. He lobbied hard to get the Italy job. It's his dream job and he took it with the stated aim of winning the World Cup. No way would he walk out on them now.

[Risso]

At least Gerrard has some experience of managing a big football team, even if it is only in the duopoly of Scottish football.

Yeah I get that, but then again, McLeish.

Rodgers did well up there and has continued it with Leicester. I'll mention the other manager through gritted teeth if you make me!

[SoccerHQ]

Out of interest what would people have said if we'd appointed Patrick Vieria in the summer if we'd made the managerial change earlier?

That's probably closest appointment in prem similar to if we get Gerrard in given his status as a player, managing in MLS which is worse than SPL and his record in a big league at Nice was indifferent.

Yet currently I'd say Palace are one of most exciting teams to watch in premier league and they've done that significantly reducing age of their first 11 doing it. Could've easily had another 4-5 points on the board and could comfortably beat us in a few weeks.

That's example of giving untested prem manager a go (as he wasn't even their first choice) but they made some really intelligent signings, have a core of experience and capable prem players and so it's a good fit for where he is in his managerial career.

Our squad is average in some areas but there are some really good players in it aswell so just think we need some new direction on a daily basis and eventually we'll see it again on matchday.

[Ian.]

I really thought Palace would struggle this season. Vieria has them playing very well. They are good to watch as well.

[The_ads]

I’ll back any manager other than some dinosaur like Hodgson or Allardyce. Tell you what also would be nice….. how many occasions in say, the last 18 months have the Villa either dominated games and ending up drawing or losing (Burnley away for instance) and how many times do we go 1-0 down and get precisely fuck all from the game. I’d like it the next manager to be able to address intra-game short comings, shift things around tactically and try something inventive to get back into a game or to protect a lead as opposed to throwing on Keinan Davis.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

At least Gerrard has some experience of managing a big football team, even if it is only in the duopoly of Scottish football.

Yeah I get that, but then again, McLeish.

Billy McNeill. Quite rightly an absolute legend for his success as player and manager... in Scotland.

[Risso]

Out of interest what would people have said if we'd appointed Patrick Vieria in the summer if we'd made the managerial change earlier?

That's probably closest appointment in prem similar to if we get Gerrard in given his status as a player, managing in MLS which is worse than SPL and his record in a big league at Nice was indifferent.

Yet currently I'd say Palace are one of most exciting teams to watch in premier league and they've done that significantly reducing age of their first 11 doing it. Could've easily had another 4-5 points on the board and could comfortably beat us in a few weeks.

That's example of giving untested prem manager a go (as he wasn't even their first choice) but they made some really intelligent signings, have a core of experience and capable prem players and so it's a good fit for where he is in his managerial career.

Our squad is average in some areas but there are some really good players in it aswell so just think we need some new direction on a daily basis and eventually we'll see it again on matchday.

That's a fair point. He's done much better so far than I thought he would. New manager, no real experience, lots of older players out of contract, but seems to have galvanised them and got them playing.

[VinnieChase84]

Out of interest what would people have said if we'd appointed Patrick Vieria in the summer if we'd made the managerial change earlier?

That's probably closest appointment in prem similar to if we get Gerrard in given his status as a player, managing in MLS which is worse than SPL and his record in a big league at Nice was indifferent.

Yet currently I'd say Palace are one of most exciting teams to watch in premier league and they've done that significantly reducing age of their first 11 doing it. Could've easily had another 4-5 points on the board and could comfortably beat us in a few weeks.

That's example of giving untested prem manager a go (as he wasn't even their first choice) but they made some really intelligent signings, have a core of experience and capable prem players and so it's a good fit for where he is in his managerial career.

Our squad is average in some areas but there are some really good players in it aswell so just think we need some new direction on a daily basis and eventually we'll see it again on matchday.

Spot on

[London Villan]

Its more the dislike of gerrard, rather than his limited experience, i have a problem with.