New manager thread

[Buzzo]

They'd better at least interview Rafa.

If they do and decide he isn't the man, then fair enough - but if they don't even speak to him it would be Madness. Madness I tells thee.

[Kenneth]

So, Kevin Keagan it is then.

[Nick77]

The reason Rafa would be better than a Guardiola type is that he did it before with us. When Houllier left we were almost in the same position we are in now & Rafa made us a top club again - continuously in the CL, even making 2 finals, unearthing world class players like Xabi Alonso & Torres to name a few. Yes his last season wasn't anything special, however we don't know half the ****e that was going on behind the scenes with Hicks & Gillette. We still made the Europa League semi finals on top of everything else & he genuinely loves the club & the city. For me there is only 1 person who has the proven credentials to get us out of this mess & that is Rafael Benitez - makes sense on so many levels...

[Rowan]

I can't decide - I think the defence + Suarez would work well enough in his system (not so sure about Skrtel but I guess he might adapt). Lucas would do well. I can see your point though.

I don't see the squad fitting Martinez or Rodgers ideally either.

I think Henderson would revel in an AVB system. Downing would be like a fish out of the sea though (although maybe a rigid task and finish structure may be his best opportunity to contribute as he looks incapable of playing to any standard on his own initiative)

[SimonNo7]

This Martinez stuff has a worrying no smoke without fire feel about it. Nice lad, done well to keep them up but he wouldnt have even made a shortlist if this job was available in March. The criteria for this job needs to be more than Premier League survival with a little club.

Agree with that but we live in a world of short term'ism these days so keep an eye out for our lovely media putting forward someone who's won his first game managing an Under 8's side...

[SimonNo7]

Maybe it's his 'success' on a shoestring budget FSG find attractive?

I know you've put it in quotes but I still can't help but say, what success?

[SimonNo7]

No Frank Rijkaard, please! I'd rather have Louis van Gaal then. Capello wouldn't surprise me neither.

Someone else may have already posted this (I'm only just getting chance to read this thread) but rumours are that Capello may well be on his way to the Chavs...

[Lecter]

I think it is clear that the squad has to buy into AVBs ideas. Chelsea didn't and therefore looked terrible. It's happened before with exceptional managers (Clough at Leeds being the canonical example).

Also managers must tailor their ideas/tactics to the players they have available

Or at least that was an argument levelled at Kenny

[Imy]

I know you've put it in quotes but I still can't help but say, what success?

For Wigan, success would mean not being relegated.

For FSG it's attaining at least 4th in the league (above winning any domestic competitions).

[SimonNo7]

I hope its someone like Mark Hughes or Martin Jol. To be honest I don't give a flying ****. 30 odd years of investment both emotionally and financially thrown away by a couple of ****ing americans who know **** all about 'soccer'. Club is dead to me right now as is football. Money over glory. Brilliant stuff.

Exactly football isn't about winning anymore, it's about entertainment and finishing 2nd, 3rd or 4th in the top league and 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th in the lower leagues...

I love football but I also detest it for the way that finishing 2nd, 3rd or 4th in the EPL is more important than winning a trophy...

[red g]

Someone else may have already posted this (I'm only just getting chance to read this thread) but rumours are that Capello may well be on his way to the Chavs...

I really, really don't want a defensive italian manager

After some of the stuff we have had to endure over the last few seasons. Free flowing attacking football please - keegan

[Alex]

This Martinez stuff has a worrying no smoke without fire feel about it. Nice lad, done well to keep them up but he wouldnt have even made a shortlist if this job was available in March. The criteria for this job needs to be more than Premier League survival with a little club.

FWIW Ive liked Martinez for a few years. Ive taken notice of him since he was a pundit during the 2010 world cup. He seems a very bright guy. I doubt its all based on the last 2 months.

I don't know if Im keen that we take a chance on him though.

Mind you, he pronounces 'Cluub' the same as Rafa did. So maybe he is right for us.

[SimonNo7]

Red outside Anfield;

"Problem with Kenny is you should never go back"

Reporter: "Who would you have now?"

"Rafa"

You couldn't make it up

Football fans eh...

[Vermilion]

FWIW Ive liked Martinez for a few years. Ive taken notice of him since he was a pundit during the 2010 world cup. He seems a very bright guy. I doubt its all based on the last 2 months.

I don't know if Im keen that we take a chance on him though.

Mind you, he pronounces 'Cluub' the same as Rafa did. So maybe he is right for us.

Yeah i noticed that too, Cloob i thought it was though, but weird eh.

[Slinky Skills]

Is it just me...?

Slinky, you realise the irony of your post I hope?!

I know. I only realised the irony of them this morning when I logged back in ha ha you ****ers!