In fairness though, from what you guys were saying on your pod (which was really good btw) it looks like this is the 1st time Brands has really stepped up to manage the process. Whether that's because he's been emboldened by the 3 year contract, or that Ancelotti leaving abruptly has given him amnunition I am not sure, but it seems to be establishing a principle. If Brands selects this manager I'd imagine that is how it will continue moving forward and he will keep a list. Indeed he may even have a list and be working through it.
In a position like his, it's an absolute must to have his finger on the pulse, a dossier, a full filing cabinet of CV, references etc etc of coaches and managers in all the major leagues.
If a manager leaves in a hurry, clubs need to be able to begin the replacement process literally instantly. The crosschecking of references with GM's, players, opposition coaches and players is absolutely paramount... and agents acting for coaches/managers should be the LAST people to be referred to.
It has actually only been a week since Carlo resigned and it would be really worrying if we had already appointed someone in such a short time, it would be panic and knee jerk. There is really no need to rush this appointment, i would prefer that they take their time and be meticulous to try and get the right man for the job. We have got to get out of this restarting every 18 months cycle or we will just never move forward. Arguably the most important appointment in many years this one.
Weve had Moyes, Martinez, Koeman, Allardyce, Silva and Ancelotti all playing different formations and styles of football.
This has left us with a total mishmash of players.
Brands should be deciding how the club wants to progress. Whether that be formation, style of play, type of manager or all three...with some leeway of course.
We should have had a list of managers who are within these parametres and immediately spoken to the top candidates on the list (through their agents) as soon as Ancelotti quit.
If a 'superstar' manager like Conte becomes available then you ask the agent if hes interested, exactly what he wants and then decide to move forward in talks with him in tandem.
Theres no reason why the search would take longer than a fortnight so im expecting an appointment this week...or at least serious talks.
I’d prefer the club to try someone from abroad Teh hag, Galtier, Rangnick. But if they’re going down the premier league experience route. Then I wouid take potter on the basis, he’s still a young manager and his teams play good football. And I just think we know what we’re getting with the others
Potter would be the one to go for if the club wants to follow his style of play in the mid term and focus on a stats based approach to hiring managers.
Gallardo brings everything you want in a top coach plus knowledge of the South American market.
Amorim has shown fantastic results at Sporting and his short stint in Braga...plus developed players
Pirlo was hard done by at Juventus following major injury issues and an ageing team which needs a rebuild. Good with young players too and has the brand name.
Villas Boas has experience in England and a good track record outside of England plus plays a front foot style of football.
Xavi has done really well in middle east,has the brand name and quickly developed an attacking style of play.
Rangnick could work with Brands to recycle most of the squad for a couple of years leaving the next manager a top side.
Galtier has the longevity and French experience if we want to focus on the exciting French market of young players.
All of them have strengths and weaknesses and it will be interesting to see if we go for one of them / those types or a somewhat boring choice in England...
