Next Manager Speculation/Hopes

[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.

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.

I wish it was that easy. I agree, we can't afford to wait but I don't believe money is the big factor with Amorim, he's no mercenary, the opposite in fact. If we are to get him it will be the project he buys into knowing that the board will financially support him when required. At Sporting he's had to shuffle his players every season as the best are sold off (Mendes - PSG, Nunes - Wolves and Palhinha - the fella running the midfield last night for Fulham). Over £90m coming in but he has to shop more carefully and rely on loans. No doubt it frustrates him. This week he's brought 6 kids through to join the first team.

Lose to Spurs on Wednesday night and I think we may be in with a chance. Sporting may cash in as it would pretty much end their CL hopes and cash.

[Brazilian Villain]

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.

Cheers for that, even if it's kind of what I expected in my head not my heart.

[Risso]

I quite like Dyche as a bloke but I absolutely do not want him as a manager. It's all very well getting the best out of limited cloggers, but that's not what I hope to see from a Villa team.

[Brazilian Villain]

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

UTV
The Doc

NO FORMERLY GOOD PLAYERS.

Unless Johann Cruyff turns up miraculously. 

That's Poch ruled out.

[Martin Carruthers]

I'm not saying for a second I want Dyche, but...isn't there a possibility that he was cutting his cloth accordingly at Burnley, and wouldn't necessarily play the same way given greater resources?

[Brazilian Villain]

Lose to Spurs on Wednesday night and I think we may be in with a chance. Sporting may cash in as it would pretty much end their CL hopes and cash.

So in other words, Come on you Spurrsss!!!

[PeterWithe]

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]

I wonder how you go about playing an ‘intense pressing style’ with only one player pressing?

[Sexual Ealing]

I'm not saying for a second I want Dyche, but...isn't there a possibility that he was cutting his cloth accordingly at Burnley, and wouldn't necessarily play the same way given greater resources?

The McLeish argument. That went well.

[Martin Carruthers]

I'm not saying for a second I want Dyche, but...isn't there a possibility that he was cutting his cloth accordingly at Burnley, and wouldn't necessarily play the same way given greater resources?

The McLeish argument. That went well.

Probably trying to convince myself more than anything...

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Lose to Spurs on Wednesday night and I think we may be in with a chance. Sporting may cash in as it would pretty much end their CL hopes and cash.

So in other words, Come on you Spurrsss!!!

Ha! Exactly. It will be my first and last time. Not even once have the San Antonio Spurs had my support.

Edit: I reckon somebody will be appointed before Wednesday night.

[cdbearsfan]

Can we have separate polls for who we want and who we think it will be, please? There seems to be some confusion about and I'm fairly sure Jon is enjoying my helpful suggestions for improvement.

[villabear]

I just hear Bob Mortimer's Dyche impression every time I hear his name.

[Jon Crofts]

Can we have separate polls for who we want and who we think it will be, please? There seems to be some confusion about and I'm fairly sure Jon is enjoying my helpful suggestions for improvement.

Can't have 2 polls on the same thread BUT I can modify the existing one to have a want or think...........

[Jon Crofts]

You now get 2 votes, 1 for a Think, 1 for a Want.

I had to reset the poll. Sorry, not my circus, not my monkeys.

[Axl Rose]

Pochetino please