Next manager discussion (poll reset 21/05/2016)

[billytoffee]

Wrong on every level......its called a lidt mate

The first rule of correction club.............

Get the correction right!

 

[caught]

In many ways AVB seems like a likely name to be on some kind of shortlist at the very least. He's probably the most experienced 38 year-old manager around, which provides the double benefit of knowledge and ambition. On the latter, I'm certain he'll see the Premier League as a place where he still has a point to prove.

He's also managed many top class players, has experience in England, and won domestic and European titles. A good stint at Zenit so far, winning the league last season and still in the hunt this year (currently third but only two points off top after a poor start - which seemingly had a lot to do with AVB's focus on the CL group stage, where they managed five wins and one loss before being knocked out by Benfica).

His record at Spurs was odd, really. He finished 5th, one point off fourth, in season one with 72 points (OMG @davek!!) before losing Bale and, by all accounts, having the money spent for him on a mixed bag of players. He wasn't doing too badly trying to integrate 6 or 7 new faces into his squad before he was sacked. There was obviously a disconnect between him and Levy, and one doesn't get the feeling that Moshiri wold see himself as the quasi-DoF Levy seems to be. As for Chelsea, they wanted something very different to what a then 33 year-old manager could offer.

I'm sure @The Esk will abstain from comment, but all the boxes seem to be ticked here. He'd be an interesting choice for me and, after a few blips on his CV, someone you expect might have gained a little grit and authority to go with the early promise.

 

[Abertonian]

In many ways AVB seems like a likely name to be on some kind of shortlist at the very least. He's probably the most experienced 38 year-old manager around, which provides the double benefit of knowledge and ambition. On the latter, I'm certain he'll see the Premier League as a place where he still has a point to prove.

He's also managed many top class players, has experience in England, and won domestic and European titles. A good stint at Zenit so far, winning the league last season and still in the hunt this year (currently third but only two points off top after a poor start - which seemingly had a lot to do with AVB's focus on the CL group stage, where they managed five wins and one loss before being knocked out by Benfica).

His record at Spurs was odd, really. He finished 5th, one point off fourth, in season one with 72 points (OMG @davek!!) before losing Bale and, by all accounts, having the money spent for him on a mixed bag of players. He wasn't doing too badly trying to integrate 6 or 7 new faces into his squad before he was sacked. There was obviously a disconnect between him and Levy, and one doesn't get the feeling that Moshiri wold see himself as the quasi-DoF Levy seems to be. As for Chelsea, they wanted something very different to what a then 33 year-old manager could offer.

I'm sure @The Esk will abstain from comment, but all the boxes seem to be ticked here. He'd be an interesting choice for me and, after a few blips on his CV, someone you expect might have gained a little grit and authority to go with the early promise.

I'd favour Jose, whether realistic or not, but AVB would be a very good appointment imo. Spurs was an odd one but as you say, interference from above might well have undermined his position.

Think he'd have to be on a shortlist, especially as there would be no compensation to pay.

 

[chazzle_dazzle]

In many ways AVB seems like a likely name to be on some kind of shortlist at the very least. He's probably the most experienced 38 year-old manager around, which provides the double benefit of knowledge and ambition. On the latter, I'm certain he'll see the Premier League as a place where he still has a point to prove.

He's also managed many top class players, has experience in England, and won domestic and European titles. A good stint at Zenit so far, winning the league last season and still in the hunt this year (currently third but only two points off top after a poor start - which seemingly had a lot to do with AVB's focus on the CL group stage, where they managed five wins and one loss before being knocked out by Benfica).

His record at Spurs was odd, really. He finished 5th, one point off fourth, in season one with 72 points (OMG @davek!!) before losing Bale and, by all accounts, having the money spent for him on a mixed bag of players. He wasn't doing too badly trying to integrate 6 or 7 new faces into his squad before he was sacked. There was obviously a disconnect between him and Levy, and one doesn't get the feeling that Moshiri wold see himself as the quasi-DoF Levy seems to be. As for Chelsea, they wanted something very different to what a then 33 year-old manager could offer.

I'm sure @The Esk will abstain from comment, but all the boxes seem to be ticked here. He'd be an interesting choice for me and, after a few blips on his CV, someone you expect might have gained a little grit and authority to go with the early promise.

This is from my little knowledge of AVB and the one friend i have who supports spurs (which is mental considering he is from yorkshire). When he was at spurs it was reported he was extremely stubborn in his approach and wouldn't sway from it, my mate says something similar.

I remember watching them and thinking they looked decent. CV wise looks an interesting prospect but not sure on the whole tbh.

 

[catcherintherye]

In many ways AVB seems like a likely name to be on some kind of shortlist at the very least. He's probably the most experienced 38 year-old manager around, which provides the double benefit of knowledge and ambition. On the latter, I'm certain he'll see the Premier League as a place where he still has a point to prove.

He's also managed many top class players, has experience in England, and won domestic and European titles. A good stint at Zenit so far, winning the league last season and still in the hunt this year (currently third but only two points off top after a poor start - which seemingly had a lot to do with AVB's focus on the CL group stage, where they managed five wins and one loss before being knocked out by Benfica).

His record at Spurs was odd, really. He finished 5th, one point off fourth, in season one with 72 points (OMG @davek!!) before losing Bale and, by all accounts, having the money spent for him on a mixed bag of players. He wasn't doing too badly trying to integrate 6 or 7 new faces into his squad before he was sacked. There was obviously a disconnect between him and Levy, and one doesn't get the feeling that Moshiri wold see himself as the quasi-DoF Levy seems to be. As for Chelsea, they wanted something very different to what a then 33 year-old manager could offer.

I'm sure @The Esk will abstain from comment, but all the boxes seem to be ticked here. He'd be an interesting choice for me and, after a few blips on his CV, someone you expect might have gained a little grit and authority to go with the early promise.

Good post, he is definitely a bit left field. De Boer, Tuchel or Emery would be my preferred option but I think 2 of that 3 we would struggle to get.

AVB has certainly grown on me. He has fantastic experience and is still a very young manager. He has also shown he can win things and has experience of working in England. I want us to try and find a manager in the mould of Pochetino and I think he definitely fits that bracket.

His work at Spurs I think is a little overlooked. They needed to be overhauled post Redknapp. Most pundits now ay that this Spurs team is different to previous Spurs teams they've seen and I do think AVB started that process off. A lot of the players who are shining for them now were brought in by him (Vertongen, Walker, Rose, Lloris, Dembele, Lamela, Eriksen) and have all proven to be good signings.

 

[TheFinnFan]

In many ways AVB seems like a likely name to be on some kind of shortlist at the very least. He's probably the most experienced 38 year-old manager around, which provides the double benefit of knowledge and ambition. On the latter, I'm certain he'll see the Premier League as a place where he still has a point to prove.

He's also managed many top class players, has experience in England, and won domestic and European titles. A good stint at Zenit so far, winning the league last season and still in the hunt this year (currently third but only two points off top after a poor start - which seemingly had a lot to do with AVB's focus on the CL group stage, where they managed five wins and one loss before being knocked out by Benfica).

His record at Spurs was odd, really. He finished 5th, one point off fourth, in season one with 72 points (OMG @davek!!) before losing Bale and, by all accounts, having the money spent for him on a mixed bag of players. He wasn't doing too badly trying to integrate 6 or 7 new faces into his squad before he was sacked. There was obviously a disconnect between him and Levy, and one doesn't get the feeling that Moshiri wold see himself as the quasi-DoF Levy seems to be. As for Chelsea, they wanted something very different to what a then 33 year-old manager could offer.

I'm sure @The Esk will abstain from comment, but all the boxes seem to be ticked here. He'd be an interesting choice for me and, after a few blips on his CV, someone you expect might have gained a little grit and authority to go with the early promise.

Excellent post. I'd be very happy with that appointment.

 

[jinkyali]

The biggest positive I can see from all this is the names being linked...

Far better than ever before.

 

[riddick]

This is from my little knowledge of AVB and the one friend i have who supports spurs (which is mental considering he is from yorkshire). When he was at spurs it was reported he was extremely stubborn in his approach and wouldn't sway from it, my mate says something similar.

I remember watching them and thinking they looked decent. CV wise looks an interesting prospect but not sure on the whole tbh.

This. I know more than a few Spurs supporters, they said he is tactically inflexible and positioning for players is paramount. Change 'positioning' with 'pointless passing to nowhere', sound familiar?

 

[chazzle_dazzle]

This. I know more than a few Spurs supporters, they said he is tactically inflexible and positioning for players is paramount. Change 'positioning' with 'pointless passing to nowhere', sound familiar?

Sounds similar to what my mate was saying - like i say i know its limited knowledge, CV wise he looks a good fit just not sure if he is in real life.

 

[Legend Barry Horne]

Pellegrini has more experience managing big clubs in the top leagues than Frank de Boer - at 8:1 Pellegrini could be a good bet

Presumably he's already settled living not too far away also

 

[Moomin]

In many ways AVB seems like a likely name to be on some kind of shortlist at the very least. He's probably the most experienced 38 year-old manager around, which provides the double benefit of knowledge and ambition. On the latter, I'm certain he'll see the Premier League as a place where he still has a point to prove.

He's also managed many top class players, has experience in England, and won domestic and European titles. A good stint at Zenit so far, winning the league last season and still in the hunt this year (currently third but only two points off top after a poor start - which seemingly had a lot to do with AVB's focus on the CL group stage, where they managed five wins and one loss before being knocked out by Benfica).

His record at Spurs was odd, really. He finished 5th, one point off fourth, in season one with 72 points (OMG @davek!!) before losing Bale and, by all accounts, having the money spent for him on a mixed bag of players. He wasn't doing too badly trying to integrate 6 or 7 new faces into his squad before he was sacked. There was obviously a disconnect between him and Levy, and one doesn't get the feeling that Moshiri wold see himself as the quasi-DoF Levy seems to be. As for Chelsea, they wanted something very different to what a then 33 year-old manager could offer.

I'm sure @The Esk will abstain from comment, but all the boxes seem to be ticked here. He'd be an interesting choice for me and, after a few blips on his CV, someone you expect might have gained a little grit and authority to go with the early promise.

Would we be able to get Daniel Levy as his assistant though?

 

[ijjysmith]

Pellegrini has more experience managing big clubs in the top leagues than Frank de Boer - at 8:1 Pellegrini could be a good bet

Presumably he's already settled living not too far away also

The Mrs' dad is a City Season Ticket holder, and apparently Mrs Pellegrini still lives in Chile so he goes back there really regularly. I don't know how this effects his work but I don't think where he works really bothers him as he's never there.

 

[Bluebonic]

My scumbag window cleaner who is a redhsoite was saying ealrier that he has heard we are signing Brendan Rogers! I told him if that happened I would kill Knewright, Moshiri and him ( the window cleaner) before taking my own life!

 

[TheFinnFan]

Pellegrini

AVB

De Boer

 

[Eggs]

My scumbag window cleaner who is a redhsoite was saying ealrier that he has heard we are signing Brendan Rogers! I told him if that happened I would kill Knewright, Moshiri and him ( the window cleaner) before taking my own life!

...sounds a pane.