Next Manager Speculation/Hopes

[Brazilian Villain]

Amorim is favourite at evens with Dyche second at 5/1 or so. Would like it be the Portugeezer but need to hear from our Lisbon correspondent what the word on the street is there, before I get my hopes up.

[SamTheMouse]

"Amorim's team use interchanging movements..."

He wouldn't enjoy working with our midfielders much.

[cdbearsfan]

"Amorim's team use interchanging movements..."

So did Gerrard, to be fair. Between 60 and 70 minutes, every game, one of Buendia or Coutinho makes a movement to the bench and the other interchanges with him.

[chrisw1]

"Amorim's team use interchanging movements..."

So did Gerrard, to be fair. Between 60 and 70 minutes, every game, one of Buendia or Coutinho makes a movement to the bench and the other interchanges with him.

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[Beard82]

"Amorim's team use interchanging movements..."

So did Gerrard, to be fair. Between 60 and 70 minutes, every game, one of Buendia or Coutinho makes a movement to the bench and the other interchanges with him.

Very good

[Dr Butler]

here is a leftfield suggestion....I would fancy getting V.Kompany from Burnley

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The Doc

[adrenachrome]

"Amorim's team use interchanging movements..."

So did Gerrard, to be fair. Between 60 and 70 minutes, every game, one of Buendia or Coutinho makes a movement to the bench and the other interchanges with him.

Many years ago I suggested a "rotating diamond" in midfield and was widely derided as a parvenu, thimble rigger and purveyor of prolix.

[Sexual Ealing]

here is a leftfield suggestion....I would fancy getting V.Kompany from Burnley

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The Doc

NO FORMERLY GOOD PLAYERS.

[Beard82]

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]

Ok - and whats his position on having your main goal threat being trying to score direct from corners

Sounds amazing - I like the idea of flexibility - as neither Dean or Gerrard could do that.   

Doesnt sound like our players are well set up for it though - do you think it could work without the two wingers and versatile center forward

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Only what I've already said, BV he refused to discuss the subject today at his press conference. His focus is the game tomorrow followed by Spurs midweek in the CL. Only after then will he be 'available', my word not his. Heart says he could just tell his agent to investigate a deal and sorting out the £25m buy-out clause with Sporting. Head says he ain't going anywhere. Right now he's far too important to Sporting, he's the glue holding the club together. Sporting is always a mess but right now they have one trump card that their fans believe in, their Coach.

One thing I do believe is we are willing to pay the £26m buy-out clause. No, two things, Sporting will be tempted to cash in. They always need the money. The question is do they cash in now or wait until the end of the season? My guess is they'll wait.

[boozey182]

I had never heard of Amorim before this morning, but he sounds fun. One of the things I resent Gerrard for is that he made supporting Villa not fun. I want fun.

Amorim (apparently) is incredibly charismatic - the Sporting fans have a countdown to his press conferences as they are so eagerly anticipated. He was the dressing room joker as a player, but uses that to build strong bonds with people and get them onside. But he's also a devoted coach and tactician.

A charismatic, driven coach that gets everyone onside and has a clear plan of what he wants to do. He is the exact opposite of what we have just had to sit through for 11 months. I'm sold, but very aware that this is the sort of appointment that may blow up in our faces.

[ozzjim]

Surely though, these aren't the only options.

Lange should be looking across Germany, France, Spain and Italy for someone who has an identity, like Potter for example, that knows how they're going to implement a style into the side.

[Risso]

Only what I've already said, BV he refused to discuss the subject today at his press conference. His focus is the game tomorrow followed by Spurs midweek in the CL. Only after then will he be 'available', my word not his. Heart says he could just tell his agent to investigate a deal and sorting out the £25m buy-out clause with Sporting. Head says he ain't going anywhere. Right now he's far too important to Sporting, he's the glue holding the club together. Sporting is always a mess but right now they have one trump card that their fans believe in, their Coach.

One thing I do believe is we are willing to pay the £26m buy-out clause. No, two things, Sporting will be tempted to cash in. They always need the money. The question is do they cash in now or wait until the end of the season? My guess is they'll wait.

I don't think we can afford to wait, and with no disrespect to Sporting, if we decide we really want him, he'll be on his way.

[brontebilly]

Emery has a decent CV but was a disaster at Arsenal really. Would be a brave PL club to bring him back in.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

here is a leftfield suggestion....I would fancy getting V.Kompany from Burnley

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The Doc

He's certainly reversed the anti-football Burnley fans have suffered under Dyche.