Mantis Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Flores isn't British though, or is that absurd little requirement out of the window now that Bernstein's gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Why would Flores want to manage in the Championship? He has a good record and did a good job at newly promoted Watford. He'll have better options than us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Pearson to Watford, would make sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, hippo said: Pearson to Watford, would make sense to me. It's unlikely they'd get rid of someone who ensured survival very comfortably and got a cup semi final for someone who barely scraped through. The people in charge of Watford sound a bit mental, but not that mental. They must have someone pretty good lined up surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 5 minutes ago, Mantis said: Flores isn't British though, or is that absurd little requirement out of the window now that Bernstein's gone? Don't think it ever was a requirement. They wanted someone who had experience of the championship - a good % of such managers are British - don't think its any more sinister than that TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Just now, hippo said: Don't think it ever was a requirement. They wanted someone who had experience of the championship - a good % of such managers are British - don't think its any more sinister than that TBH No, there was a specific statement that they were looking for someone British but it was Bernstein that said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I can see managers going here there and everywhere in the next couple of weeks - except VP of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 1 minute ago, Mantis said: No, there was a specific statement that they were looking for someone British but it was Bernstein that said it. Put it like this, if Pearson and Moyes were Spanish and Italian they would still be contenders. Im pretty sure it was said because the skill set they were seeking was present in a good whack of British managers. I doubt anyone would be ruled out because of there place of birth - its where they managed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 1 minute ago, hippo said: Put it like this, if Pearson and Moyes were Spanish and Italian they would still be contenders. Im pretty sure it was said because the skill set they were seeking was present in a good whack of British managers. I doubt anyone would be ruled out because of there place of birth - its where they managed. In his own words Bernstein said "going forward we want an English manager with experience of this league". Presumably he meant British but the fact remains, why specifically say that alongside having experience of the league? It may not be the policy now to specifically look for a British manager but it certainly appears to have been at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippo Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 8 minutes ago, Mantis said: In his own words Bernstein said "going forward we want an English manager with experience of this league". Presumably he meant British but the fact remains, why specifically say that alongside having experience of the league? It may not be the policy now to specifically look for a British manager but it certainly appears to have been at one point. I really wouldn't get wound up about it mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 One of my best mates in the UK is a Watford fan and knows his footie too. He's followed Watford for many years and realises they have no divine right to be in the PL, and that just to stay in the top-flight after promotion is a great achievement. Having said that, he thinks that Flores' time is up and he's lost the plot. Admittedly, I've only seen watched a full game of theirs a handful of times, but I trust my mates opinion on football. Jamie @JWoody79 May 12 If a manager refuses to play wingers. Just don't. But at least play wing backs and play an attacking midfielder. Not 3 defensive Jamie @JWoody79 May 11 Watch Flores. Do. Nothing 0 retweets1 like Reply Retweet Like 1 More Jamie @JWoody79 May 11 Did I just see Norwich 82% possession? Flores has written his own death sentence with this selection. Nyom is dreadful 0 retweets0 likes Reply Retweet Like More Jamie @JWoody79 May 8 "Given away by Anya" how many times have I heard that this season Jamie Retweeted Chris @I_am_Hornet Apr 27 I don't want QSF to go. I didn't want Zola to go. The 2 things they have in common is 1, I love both. 2, neither have a plan B. #watfordfc 6 retweets17 likes Reply Retweet 6 Like 17 More Jamie @JWoody79 Apr 25 This is why his time is up #watfordfc No wingers, no plan B, picks his favourites no matter how gash their form.... actually he'll fit right in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted May 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2016 I think the whole British requirement is completely out the window now the football board have resigned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 14 minutes ago, hippo said: I really wouldn't get wound up about it mate. I'm not, I was just wondering earlier whether the policy was still in place now that Bernstein is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted May 13, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted May 13, 2016 13 minutes ago, hippo said: I really wouldn't get wound up about it mate. I don't think @Mantis is getting wound up. He's right about what Bernstein said about us needing an English manager, the video was posted on here (there was subsequent talk on here about whether he meant British and should we discount Moyes). I've asked in here before about whether or not this criteria is still in place now Bernstein has gone. I'm gonna guess and say that the new manager doesn't have to be british. He may turn out to be, but I don't think that criteria is still there. Best man for the job/whoever the potential new owners fancy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Mantis said: I'm not, I was just wondering earlier whether the policy was still in place now that Bernstein is gone. It's hard to say if it was a firm policy, or just a preference. Best man for the job, that's all the criteria we need. On the face of it, Sanchez Flores looks good, but there's a reason Watford are getting rid. I'd probably prefer Jokanovic, the guy that actually got them promoted in the first place. Edited May 13, 2016 by StanBalaban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Flores is linked with Leeds, if he somehow was interested in that job, he would be interested to come here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 13 minutes ago, Demitri_C said: Flores is linked with Leeds, if he somehow was interested in that job, he would be interested to come here Having seen how frustrated my mate has been with him in the second half of the season, I wouldn't want him here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarewsEyebrowDesigner Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 TBF their game plan depended heavily on their two strikers. When Deeney/Ighalo were injured or out of form they suffered. That isn't unusual for a new PL team that doesn't have the squad to change it up effectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanBalaban Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 14 minutes ago, CarewsEyebrowDesigner said: TBF their game plan depended heavily on their two strikers. When Deeney/Ighalo were injured or out of form they suffered. That isn't unusual for a new PL team that doesn't have the squad to change it up effectively. Of course, and I personally think they've smashed their target by staying up. I know my mate does actually feel the same too, but their survival really did rely on the form of Deeney and Ighalo. Just from the feedback, it seemed that their fans were treated to some of the things that we've seen over the years - e.g. favourites always being picked, lack of plan B, lack of possession in games, lack of width... With our squad, we're going to need someone to wring-out every last trick in the book to get Villa back to winning ways, and it would seem that QSF doesn't have enough up his sleeves from what I'm being told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 52 minutes ago, StanBalaban said: Having seen how frustrated my mate has been with him in the second half of the season, I wouldn't want him here. don't know what your mate expects for Watford Champions league football?? What a great finishing position for Watford this has been, credit to Flores. Would be absolutely hilarious if they appointed Sherwood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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