20-11-2017, 20:31
Of those mentioned, Quique Sánchez Flores would be my favourite. Experienced, knows the league and did a really good job with Watford IMO. Can't see us prising him away though, sadly.
Of the British managers, the majority seem to be a bit of a 'punt' really with the exception of Allardyce, who I see as a bit too similar to Pulis, albeit not as negative. For that reason, I wouldn't want him. I feel we need fresh ideas.
Michael O'Neill did really well with Northern Ireland. However, from a club point of view, he's very much an unknown quantity. We have no idea how he can do with a more talented bunch of players. Maybe he will thrive or maybe become another Pulis.
McIness seems to be doing well at Aberdeen, but I'm not sure that proves much. A mate of mine is a Bristol City fan and his description puts me right off. I'd rather he went to prove himself somewhere else first.
Graham Potter has worked wonders with Östersunds FK and seems to promote the right brand of football. What I like about Potter's record in comparison to McIness is that he's won silverware and is doing well in Europe, not just a domestic league. Unfortunately, coming from such a different football climate would be a huge gamble.
There are numerous names I could throw in the pot, but I don't think we're a huge draw at the moment, unfortunately. Money of the Premier League talks, but I don't think it talks enough to attract the likes of Rodgers, Tedesco, Tuchel, Blanc et al.
Maybe from lower reaches of La Liga, Eastern Europe or South America then we could attract someone already employed. Matias Almeyda or Marcelo Gallardo could be outside shouts, who are both young and doing well well. But like Potter, doing well in South America represents a gamble, especially with language barriers.
Of the British managers, the majority seem to be a bit of a 'punt' really with the exception of Allardyce, who I see as a bit too similar to Pulis, albeit not as negative. For that reason, I wouldn't want him. I feel we need fresh ideas.
Michael O'Neill did really well with Northern Ireland. However, from a club point of view, he's very much an unknown quantity. We have no idea how he can do with a more talented bunch of players. Maybe he will thrive or maybe become another Pulis.
McIness seems to be doing well at Aberdeen, but I'm not sure that proves much. A mate of mine is a Bristol City fan and his description puts me right off. I'd rather he went to prove himself somewhere else first.
Graham Potter has worked wonders with Östersunds FK and seems to promote the right brand of football. What I like about Potter's record in comparison to McIness is that he's won silverware and is doing well in Europe, not just a domestic league. Unfortunately, coming from such a different football climate would be a huge gamble.
There are numerous names I could throw in the pot, but I don't think we're a huge draw at the moment, unfortunately. Money of the Premier League talks, but I don't think it talks enough to attract the likes of Rodgers, Tedesco, Tuchel, Blanc et al.
Maybe from lower reaches of La Liga, Eastern Europe or South America then we could attract someone already employed. Matias Almeyda or Marcelo Gallardo could be outside shouts, who are both young and doing well well. But like Potter, doing well in South America represents a gamble, especially with language barriers.