Next manager

[bose]

Given that we’re all talking about it, surely we need a thread. It’s a tough business but Smith has taken us as far as he can. I’m sad to see him go but it’s needed.

Edited October 31, 2021 by bose

[LondonLax]

A bullshit thread. Why not back the manager while he’s still in the position. 

[Jareth]

Bruce is looking for work

[bose]

1 minute ago, LondonLax said:

A bullshit thread. Why not back the manager while he’s still in the position. 

Yeah let’s just stick our head in the sand then. 

[Farlz]

All I'll say is if Smith does end up being sacked and we hire someone like JT then we've all been played like a fiddle and quite clearly we aren't in as good as hands as I thought. I trust the board won't drop that low. 

[lexicon]

Oh **** off with this shit. 

[supermon]

2 minutes ago, LondonLax said:

A bullshit thread. Why not back the manager while he’s still in the position. 

Cos lot of us don't back the manager, this thread is much needed. Don't be too upset.

[AVFCforever1991]

Did everyone want Smith sacked after the United match?

[MrSmirch]

Gerrard. 

[thabucks]

Lucien Farve tad unrealistic dream. Xabi Alonso if we are going for recently retired ex pros over JT, Lamps, & Stevie G. Wanted Fonseca when he was at Shaktar. Not a huge pool to choose from currently and our search will hinge on Newcastle’s and what Spurs do with Nuno. 

[Davkaus]

If anyone seriously thinks John Terry should be manager, they deserve the relegation.

[Tom13]

Craig Butler

[M_Afro]

Rogers. I know it’s a long shot but let’s give it a go.

[7392craig]

Would we be able to sell the project to Conte?

[VillaChris]

Just now, AVFCforever1991 said:

Did everyone want Smith sacked after the United match?

We've lost 4 straight games and are firmly establishing ourselves in bottom 6 now if you care to look at the table.

Based on all our issues currently you can't make much case of us beating any of Southampton, Brighton and Palace who are all in way better form and then if you care to take a look at our December fixtures....

As for the thread I'd say Luciene Favre. Vastly experienced, did a superb job at likes of 'Gladbach and Nice and also managed Dortmund so can handle big name players although results weren't amazing. Was talking to Crystal Palace in the summer so seems open to managing in prem.

Get the feeling they'll take easy option and approach Frank Lampard and he'll accept. Just seems too easy an appointment to make and not convinced he'd be right fit at all in long run as he has same issues as DS in not being decisive enough during matches and Chelsea had a really poor defensive record under him.

[KentVillan]

It needs to be someone elite with a proven track record. If we’re sacking Smith just to bring in a JT or a Lampard then we are **** morons.

Personally I think Smith has been here long enough to deserve more time, as bad as I agree things are right now.

[KentVillan]

2 minutes ago, VillaChris said:

We've lost 4 straight games and are firmly establishing ourselves in bottom 6 now if you care to look at the table.

Based on all our issues currently you can't make much case of us beating any of Southampton, Brighton and Palace who are all in way better form and then if you care to take a look at our December fixtures....

As for the thread I'd say Luciene Favre. Vastly experienced, did a superb job at likes of 'Gladbach and Nice and also managed Dortmund so can handle big name players although results weren't amazing. Was talking to Crystal Palace in the summer so seems open to managing in prem.

Get the feeling they'll take easy option and approach Frank Lampard and he'll accept. Just seems too easy an appointment to make and not convinced he'd be right fit at all in long run as he has same issues as DS in not being decisive enough during matches and Chelsea had a really poor defensive record under him.

Lampard is **** gash, how would he improve anything at all? Look at the instant impact Tuchel had at Chelsea after Lampard left

[villalad21]

Graham Potter.

[villa4europe]

Slim pickings given Newcastle and soon to Spurs I think 

Would still rather we stuck with Smith and replaced some of the coaches that we lost but the players aren't there anymore, head have gone 

Honestly not a clue who I'd want, I'm not 100% sure what the fix is right now

[Rodders]

I like Smith so whilst he's here I truly.hope he can turn it around, but equally I won't be surprised or sad if he goes. Seems perfectly legitimate to discuss this an option.