Next Manager Speculation/Hopes

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

Updated betting (with fractional odds for the old-timers):


Manager Specials
Next Permanent Aston Villa Manager
Ruben Amorim
11/10
Sean Dyche
11/2
Thomas Frank
11/2
Mauricio Pochettino
7/1
Unai Emery
11/1
Michael Beale
12/1
Kjetil Knudsen
20/1
Julen Lopetegui
20/1
Marcelo Bielsa
25/1
Rafa Benitez
25/1
Scott Parker
25/1
Dean Smith
25/1
Brendan Rodgers
25/1
Thomas Tuchel
28/1
Ralph Hassenhuttl
33/1
Chris Wilder
33/1
John Terry
33/1
Wayne Rooney
33/1
Jose Mourinho
40/1
Antonio Conte
50/1
Roy Keane
50/1
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
50/1
Marcelo Gallardo
50/1
Gareth Southgate
50/1
Steve Bruce
66/1
Erik ten Hag
80/1

[curiousorange]

People on Twitter reporting Amorim has a contract release clause of £25 million. I'd want him to come with a trophy supplied for that money.

[Sexual Ealing]

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

If that is true - that would be amazing. He was widely touted as a replacement for Pep at City. Highly rated.

Got knocked out of Europe by Steven fucking Gerrard!

That indiscretion aside, he does seem very highly rated so wouldn't mind this at all. He would cost a few quid, too (Sporting paid the third-largest compensation fee in history to get him from Braga), but I don't mind that as would allay the fears of some fans (okay, mainly Risso) that the money tap has been turned off.

This season his Sporting side outplayed and beat Conte’s Tottenham in the champions league.
I can't fantom why Wolves wouldn't be sniffing for him.
Lets get him in quick.

He might not have the correct agent as far as Wolves are concerned.

[Footy-Vill]

Amorim in talks with Villa according to the Express & Star.

Rúben Amorim in his first 100 games for Sporting: -73 wins -15 draws -12 defeats -177 goals scored -71 goals conceded -One 19-year title drought ended

He's an upgraded Gerrard. Has the tactical accumem and ability and intelligence that Gerrard could only dream of.
Portugese culture is one that takes their coaching very seriously and he seems a good coach with a current style in attitude and performance.  He'll provide more nous than Gerrards wish for agressive performances.
And looking forward to having more technicial approaches within the coaching.
I can see him knowing exactly how to play Buendia and Coutinho together.

[Footy-Vill]

People on Twitter reporting Amorim has a contract release clause of £25 million. I'd want him to come with a trophy supplied for that money.

Well hes an upgarde on Gerrard and we had to pay to get him
Ruben is a current champions league manager at a prestigious club. £25m seems reasonable to me.

[Monty]

Funny thing about Beale is that he's actually top of the Championship with a game in hand! I wonder if he hadn't been with us we'd be more excited about him.

But then that's not necessarily a bad reason to be sceptical - not just because we feel like we know he's not necessarily all that, but also because he wouldn't represent a fresh start. There is this feeling that we need a proper clear out, a renewal, a new identity.

[cdbearsfan]

People on Twitter reporting Amorim has a contract release clause of £25 million. I'd want him to come with a trophy supplied for that money.

I think all Iberian players and coaches have release clauses by law, and they are usually set unrealistically high, so as to deter suitors. So I imagine we could negotiate them down a little bit.

That said, they did pay £8.65 million compensation when they acquired him from Braga, apparently the third highest ever, so he wouldn't be cheap, either.

So I'd expect a fee somewhere between the two.

Considering we wouldn't bat an eyelid at spending twenty million on a full back, I'd say it would be well worth it if he really is the bloke we have even looking for.

[cdbearsfan]

Wait a fucking second... he plays five at the back!

I've just purchased a Portuguese flag and some lighter fluid from Amazon.

[Monty]

Wait a fucking second... he plays five at the back!

I've just purchased a Portuguese flag and some lighter fluid from Amazon.

I was wondering how long it would take!

[Rudy Can't Fail]

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

I wish. I can't see it happening whist Sporting are still in the Champions League. He's also on record earlier this month as saying he still has things to do at Sporting (Wolves approach). Oh and he has a £26m release clause in his contract. Is he worth it? Yup! I love him, he's everything you want with a Manager, tactically smart, passionate, speaks well, brings out the best in players, brings through the youth, all that and humble with it. I honestly think the fans would love him and more importantly, once they understand the intelligence of his coaching, so would the players.

Sadly I can't see it happening. Timing is wrong but if it did..bloody hell, he may not be the most experienced Coach but he's one of the smartest.

[curiousorange]

Yeah, I was being a little facetious. Matt Law is reporting we made an eye-watering offer to Pochettino so I doubt money is a problem. But if they're willing to go all in, wouldn't Emery be a safer bet?

[lovejoy]

Amorim in talks with Villa according to the Express & Star.

Rúben Amorim in his first 100 games for Sporting: -73 wins -15 draws -12 defeats -177 goals scored -71 goals conceded -One 19-year title drought ended

He's an upgraded Gerrard. Has the tactical accumem and ability and intelligence that Gerrard could only dream of.
Portugese culture is one that takes their coaching very seriously and he seems a good coach with a current style in attitude and performance.  He'll provide more nous than Gerrards wish for agressive performances.
And looking forward to having more technicial approaches within the coaching.
I can see him knowing exactly how to play Buendia and Coutinho together.

love to know what Gerrards win ratio was at rangers before he joined, must have been similarly positive.

[pauliewalnuts]

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

I wish. I can't see it happening whist Sporting are still in the Champions League. He's also on record earlier this month as saying he still has things to do at Sporting (Wolves approach). Oh and he has a £26m release clause in his contract. Is he worth it? Yup! I love him, he's everything you want with a Manager, tactically smart, passionate, speaks well, brings out the best in players, brings through the youth, all that and humble with it. I honestly think the fans would love him and more importantly, once they understand the intelligence of his coaching, so would the players.

Sadly I can't see it happening. Timing is wrong but if it did..bloody hell, he may not be the most experienced Coach but he's one of the smartest.

Does he speak english?

[Footy-Vill]

I have read Ruben Amorim took an internship under Jose Mourinho,
A modern version of Mourinho with a more current approach to football than Jose.
Young, Charismatic, Winner, Football Intelligent and Strong Mentally.
Amorim has typically set up with a 3-4-3 formation.

[Sexual Ealing]

"Deluded" is trending on Twitter. I haven't clicked on it, but I assume it's driven by fans of other clubs talking about our hankering for Pochettino.