Tommo_b Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 4 hours ago, VillaAlex said: Knutsen to replace Potter probably. Not a bad shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Timing is a funny thing. Potter & Brighton have done very well for themselves. His stock is clearly rising and I think he's a very good manager whilst Brighton are 'punching above their weight' currently. They started this season very well, they also started with 4 straight victories last season. However, were people so buoyant about them last season when they went on an 11 game winless streak in the league from late September to late December or when they went on a separate 6 game losing streak in February-March? They finished the season very strong on an unbeaten 8 game run in the league, but until that point, his record was very similar to Chris Hughton's time at Brighton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Wouldn't be surprised if they went for Dean Smith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Actually think they'd be a good fit for Ange Postecoglou but perhaps he wouldn't want to leave Celtic at this stage of the season. Yeah their style would fit DS but not sure he'll be that high up on their shortlist, probably needs to show he can get Norwich straight back up before he starts figuring in premier league clubs shortlists again. If he's in the frame then Chris Wilder should be in the frame aswell for example. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 21 hours ago, villa4europe said: brighton are a good team and potter is a good manager they arent that good though, they're a long way off the top 6 barring one of them imploding and making a mess of their season, they're catching them in the same way that Leicester were catching them, then west ham were catching them, then it will be someone else catching them...the sky and PL sales pitch of the worlds most competitive league I get all that. However Burnley and Wolves as newly promoted teams have figured in europa in last 5 years. Sheffield United perhaps aswell if 19/20 had continued as normal could've achieved the same so given Brighton have been in premier league since 2017 so fighting for europe should be realistic target given how they're playing although Potter leaving could derail that. Last season 6th was 56 points I think so I see no reason why that couldn't be realistic target for Brighton. We pretty much got that in 20/21 so just shows you need an excellent start and it's a nice buffer to have when you get the points in early for any indifferent form you have post xmas. Guys like Trossard and Mcalister are joys to watch currently so next guy in just has to continue building on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Kingman said: Wouldn't be surprised if they went for Dean Smith Said that in the other thread. Would be a great fit for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreveryoung Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Wouldn't be happy if I was Brighton, going great everyone on the same hymn sheet, now Potter wants to leave with most of his back room staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 18 minutes ago, foreveryoung said: Wouldn't be happy if I was Brighton, going great everyone on the same hymn sheet, now Potter wants to leave with most of his back room staff. And they lost their DoF to Newcastle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 hours ago, The_Steve said: Said that in the other thread. Would be a great fit for them. Absolutely, This time last year he was still the bookies favourite to be the next England manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Name Is Death Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Sake. Brighton fans are probably thinking "What's the point?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His Name Is Death Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Just when they were (possibly) on the brink of something special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, foreveryoung said: Wouldn't be happy if I was Brighton, going great everyone on the same hymn sheet, now Potter wants to leave with most of his back room staff. Potter's win ratio of 31.1% at Brighton is not that impressive and anything below 40% at Villa is usually associated with a manager who failed. It is difficult to see what appeals to Chelsea about him but easy to see why Potter would want the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WallisFrizz Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Potters taken their entire coaching staff with him, they must be gutted. However they’re such a well run club it would not surprise me if they’ve planned for this and already have a successor in mind and will carry on as if nothing happened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted September 8, 2022 Author Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 hours ago, MakemineVanilla said: Potter's win ratio of 31.1% at Brighton is not that impressive and anything below 40% at Villa is usually associated with a manager who failed. It is difficult to see what appeals to Chelsea about him but easy to see why Potter would want the job. Yes. The myth of Brighton is strong. A very surprising appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakemineVanilla Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, The_Steve said: Yes. The myth of Brighton is strong. A very surprising appointment. The only thing I can think of, is that he has a reputation of being progressive, and has been known to send his players into the community, doing stuff outside their comfort zone. So the new owners might want to rehabiliate the brand, after the Abramovich era. Potter has a degree in social science and so maybe he will give his players lectures in critical theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommo_b Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Will be interesting what direction Brighton go with their next appointment, I imagine it will be a manager of similar style of play. It’s hard to believe their next manager could do a better job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted September 8, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 hours ago, Tommo_b said: Will be interesting what direction Brighton go with their next appointment, I imagine it will be a manager of similar style of play. It’s hard to believe their next manager could do a better job. The ground work had been laid so its just someone to build on it not rip it up and start again. I think they will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 They are a very well run club, bit like Brentford in that no matter who they lose, they are prepared and continue in an upward trajectory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Kind of feel sorry for Brighton fans, Potter was working miracles there and they were on the up. I can see them regressing now regardless of who they get in. When is the last time a manager left us for bigger and better things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewieGriffin Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Back in the Championship within a couple of seaons - shame, as they're really likeable and great to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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