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Interim Manager Discussion

Would you have these as interim manager to finish the season?

  • John Heitinga

  • Current Coach (Lewis, Cochrane, Burnett, Carr)

  • Ryan Mason

  • Jurgen Klinsmann

  • Chris Hughton

  • Brendan Rodgers

  • Edin Trzic

  • Gareth Southgate

  • Former Manager Hoddle/Jol/Redknapp/Sherwood

  • Stick with Frank no matter what

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Yiddo said:
Yes let hire Ange, the one who bad us finishing 17th last season and would have relegated us if he had a few more games spare, great idea.
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I agree Ange is not the answer but who is? Easier to shout people down then having a solution.

For me, it’s either Redknapp or left field choice Ragnick, as he actually identified all the issues with the setup at United and if they had of listened to him it would have not taken as long to sort things out. Solskjaer also did reasonably well at United, but I think that’s something that would only work due to his history at the club, but maybe if it was talent it’s an option.

I think long term Alonso is the answer, in terms of style and point to prove and history of winning when the underdog
 
You’d have hoped that the Spurs management team would have lined someone up before pulling the trigger.

But after selling Johnson and leaving the squad threadbare you just don’t know.

There aren’t many names who would a. Take us on in this state without many first team players and b. Are proven managers who can quickly galvanise a side and grind out results.
 
DubaiSpur said:
Noted, and I appreciate that is true. But - too much at the moment is dependent on intangibles. It isn't about records anymore. Simply put, you need a manager that will put bums in seats, that will sing to support the team, and you need someone who can make the players run their hearts out and fight to survive.

Poch achieves both of the above. Nobody else really does unless we shock the world and appoint Xabi Alonso, Zidane, or someone who enjoys respect by virtue of their record.

We need 11 points in 12 games - even a totally average Poch start, should get us those, I think.
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Just the atmosphere of Poch arriving would likely guarantee us 12 points from our next 4 home games. The place will be rocking like it hasn't since the first weeks it opened back in 2019.
 
Rafa87 said:
A lot of the online stuff already is, the trophy has absolutely blinded everyone to the league form.

Honestly, thank him for the trophy and be pleased he went out on a high.
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Everyone has forgotten the videos of him rowing with fans, slating the fans in press conferences and all of the booing. I've seen quite a few social media "fans" who have said about bringing Sherwood in with Redknapp that just shows what type of "fan" they are.
 
Can't understand the number of people clamouring for Robbie Keane. I loved Keane as a player and he's had a decent start in management. But he's managed in Israel and Hungary. The standard is not great. It's 10 million miles from the PL in terms of standard, scrutiny and pressure (given the situation we are in). We've got to try and reduce risk here with this appointment - Robbie Keane is a massive, massive risk. Does anyone even know if he plays a style that'll work for us? I think people are getting carried away with what Carrick has done at United - totally different situation, characters and experience.

I'm stumped on who I want so I know I'm guilty of rubbishing a candidate and offering no solutions. Well, it'd be Klopp but that's not realistic.

This is huge for us. We are deep in the brick. We need someone with relatively recent experience, who commands respect and who can get players pulling in the same direction. The best I can realistically come up with is Redknapp with Mason/Heitinga. Lot of risk in there too.
 
Yiddo said:
A tried and tested manager upto date with the Modern game, its changed significantly since Redknapp and Big Sam managed in it.
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Maybe a Redknapp team would be a refreshing change and antidote to all the othe teams playing out from the keeper and their own six yard box, and in our case taking 50 passes to get out of our own half.
 
Gutter Boy said:
I'd be happy with that. The risk I suppose is that the two don't know each other, so they might compliment, might clash.

I'd prefer Mason with some of Poch's vanguard (Jesus, D'agostino etc.)
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If you are happy with that then I know that it’s the wrong decision immediately

Why do you always persist in Ryan Mason? You did it with Mourinho, you did it with conte and now this too. He’s does fudge all and is more than likely to send us down.

You would have more credibility saying Sherwood…. Not that I want him either.
 
DeanoAustin said:
Can't understand the number of people clamouring for Robbie Keane. I loved Keane as a player and he's had a decent start in management. But he's managed in Israel and Hungary. The standard is not great. It's 10 million miles from the PL in terms of standard, scrutiny and pressure (given the situation we are in). We've got to try and reduce risk here with this appointment - Robbie Keane is a massive, massive risk. Does anyone even know if he plays a style that'll work for us? I think people are getting carried away with what Carrick has done at United - totally different situation, characters and experience.

I'm stumped on who I want so I know I'm guilty of rubbishing a candidate and offering no solutions. Well, it'd be Klopp but that's not realistic.

This is huge for us. We are deep in the brick. We need someone with relatively recent experience, who commands respect and who can get players pulling in the same direction. The best I can realistically come up with is Redknapp with Mason/Heitinga. Lot of risk in there too.
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For interim, a realistic choice - could be a lot of fun, especially if we fight and win
 
I don’t know anything about Robbie Keane’s playing style but if he was willing to be an interim, that kind of personality could be a lift to the players and be exactly what is needed. Equally if he doesn’t get immediate results the moment could look like it overwhelms him.

For the same reason I think a relegation battle is too much to put on Mason. This isn’t like taking us over to stumble to the end of the season comfortable in the top half, with Kane still to manage.

Honestly I feel like Harry supported by Heitinga and others is probably a good shout. We need someone who has experience and gravitas, a DGAF attitude, someone who is not going to be overwhelmed by the moment, and we just need the squad to play to its level and beat enough of the bearable teams to stay in the division. Harry with a coach who can support on some of this year’s nuances eg duels and set pieces. And I think that will be a good combination.
 
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