Next Manager Speculation/Hopes

[Footy-Vill]

I don't see any Polish option on there yet we called for a pole!
Also I think it would be good to have at least one black, asian and or minority ethnic option on that list.
More needs to be done.

[ozzjim]

I don't see any Polish option on there yet we called for a pole!
Also I think it would be good to have at least one black, asian and or minority ethnic option on the list.

I'd be quite happy to relieve Palace of Vieira but doubt he'd come.

[Proposition Joe]

We're speaking to Amorim according to the Athletic. Sporting manager who's upcoming but highly rated

He's the one that Neil from the For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast is a big fan of, right?

[Brazilian Villain]

Emery or Amorim would be excellent.

Given what my e stands for I'd clearly be happy with former but can we please put a ban on the fucking Dick quotes if he does come in, I've had that shit for most of my life and it stopped being funny or relevant when I was still in school.

Fair enough, can understand you being board with them.

[Goldie.7]

Dyche's record is so shit. If he rocks up he'll be sacked within a year.

Smith mk2...

[curiousorange]

Saw something on Twitter which said we've asked for permission to speak to Amorim. Seems he's top of our list, if some random account is to be believed.

[Monty]

Dyche's record is so shit. If he rocks up he'll be sacked within a year.

Smith mk2...

He's so, so much worse than Smith.

[ozzjim]

Dyche's record is so shit. If he rocks up he'll be sacked within a year.

Smith mk2...

He's so, so much worse than Smith.

But he's funny. And got a gravelly voice. And got relegated last season. And should never be anywhere near this job.

[Beard82]

Literally no idea about Amorim - is there anything in his CV that suggests he is more qualified than SG?

[Proposition Joe]

Dyche's record is so shit. If he rocks up he'll be sacked within a year.

Smith mk2...

He's so, so much worse than Smith.

But he's funny. And got a gravelly voice. And got relegated last season. And should never be anywhere near this job.

And he eats worms. We've never had a manager before that eats worms, so that would be a first.

[Drummond]

Dave Woodhall would get my vote as new manager. He eats, sleeps and drinks Aston Villa and has a great insight into every match we play.

With the backing and ideas of the H & V posters, Villa might head in the right direction.

Management by fan based social media. In this crazy, ever evolving world we live in, you just never know.

We desperately need to spend money and you want Dave Woodhall?

Would make Doug look like Viv Nicholsen

It's somebody else's money...

[Paul.S]

Whatever happens I don’t see us employing a British/English coach. Unless we knock on Leicester’s door for Rodgers I’d say there isn’t one about who’s worth taking a second look at.

[CT Villan]

I want Poch, but think Emery or Amorim (who I know nothing about) is more likely.

[Proposition Joe]

From Wiki about Amorim (cdbearsfan look away now):

Amorim
Amorim is known for his communication skills, and tactical knowledge and flexibility.[74] During his tenure with Sporting, Amorim primarily played a 3–4–3, with two midfielders usually João Palhinha and Matheus Nunes, being responsible for protecting the defense, and emphasize the attacking capabilities of the wing-backs Pedro Porro and Nuno Mendes.[73][75] When defending in a low block, Sporting’s players stay behind the line of the box in order to keep a compact shape, prevent any potential shots from the edge of the box, and limit attacking opportunities. Amorim's team utilizes an intense pressing style and attempts to win the ball back in the final third.[73][75]

Amorim's team use interchanging movements to distract the opposing defenders and create space for the attackers to exploit.[73][75] They focus on exploiting the wings and half-spaces with Pedro Gonçalves playing inside with Pablo Sarabia and Nuno Santos sticking to the left side of the attack.[73][75] The number 9, usually Paulinho, is the only player who tends to act in terms of pressing the ball and slowing the progression of the opposition, looking to create a space in the defensive line of the opposition that can be quickly attacked, in order to allow the man in possession initially to look for a vertical passing option. Amorim has also a 3–4–3 diamond formation with three mobile defenders; plus one more covering space – becoming, in effect, a defensive midfielder, two "controlling" midfielders with responsibilities to feed the attack-minded players, one second striker, two touchline-hugging wingers and one versatile centre forward.[73][75]

[cdbearsfan]

I'm choosing to believe it's some fancy foreign flexible 3-4-3 not the British style "three at the back" that really means five defenders including two full backs who occasionally venture past the halfway line. Pretty please.

I like the sound of the touchline hugging wingers, though not sure how suited Philendia will be. Maybe one of them plays "second striker". We need Ads back, he'd be all over this tactical stuff with his trequartistas, geggenpressing and reverse libero Christmas trees.