Gary O'Neil - tactics

[Bill McCai]

Is interviewing for other PL jobs whilst in role at Wolves ok? I’m sure many on here didn’t like Lopetegui - is this any better?

 

[Ned]

If this is true he'd definitely be off.

Yes and no, really. He’s a very switched on guy who will know that the success rate of taking over from a long term, successful manager is extremely low. On the other hand how often do these chances come around?

Basically does he back himself to actually earn such a job in a few years through his achievements as a manager or does he go for it and back himself to be a success there knowing he could be further back than when he started if it all goes pear shaped?

 

[WolvesAndCows]

Threaten to leave unless you get investment for new players to strengthen the squad? I mean that always works right?

Jeffrey says no

 

[WorcesterWanderer]

Yes and no, really. He’s a very switched on guy who will know that the success rate of taking over from a long term, successful manager is extremely low. On the other hand how often do these chances come around?

Basically does he back himself to actually earn such a job in a few years through his achievements as a manager or does he go for it and back himself to be a success there knowing he could be further back than when he started if it all goes pear shaped?

At the end of the day, we can discuss until the cows come home. All that matters are official announcements.

What I can say however is that he definitely seems like a man who knows exactly what he wants to do in his managerial career. I'd like to think that what he wants right now is to take us to the next level- but he obviously needs the right backing to do so.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

Can't wait for the NWW meltdown when he finds out O'Neil has been conducting interviews elsewhere whilst in charge of Wolves...

 

[Perton Wolf]

Lose GON and I'm really not sure who we'd be able to attract considering our poor spending power.

 

[Ned]

At the end of the day, we can discuss until the cows come home. All that matters are official announcements.

What I can say however is that he definitely seems like a man who knows exactly what he wants to do in his managerial career. I'd like to think that what he wants right now is to take us to the next level- but he obviously needs the right backing to do so.

Yep, agree. I know we are all biased as hell with this but I genuinely think any move away is a bad move for him… unless he’s not backed and made a victim of his own success by Fosun.

 

[Perton Wolf]

And assurances of proper backing in the summer.

I'd get that in writing if I were him, Shi has form for telling managers one thing and then shifting the goalposts rather quickly.

 

[WorcesterWanderer]

Yep, agree. I know we are all biased as hell with this but I genuinely think any move away is a bad move for him… unless he’s not backed and made a victim of his own success by Fosun.

I think there's a risk of him being burned whether he stays or leaves. Hoping that, to him, it's a case of better the devil you know...

I really hope he is backed financially this summer. Imagine what he could do with a more complete squad shaped in his image.

 

[TelfordWolf]

Lose GON and I'm really not sure who we'd be able to attract considering our poor spending power.

It would be either Rob Edwards or Steve Cooper.

 

[Ned]

I'd get that in writing if I were him, Shi has form for telling managers one thing and then shifting the goalposts rather quickly.

I’ll kind of give him a pass for the summer just gone if PSR/FFP was really as close as made out (conflicting opinions on this, of course) but absolutely agree with this being done to Lage and Nuno - especially Lage in his January window and Nuno pretty much every single window after the first PL summer.

 

[Perton Wolf]

It would be either Rob Edwards or Steve Cooper.

Fully agreed there.

 

[Oliwolf44]

Lose GON and I'm really not sure who we'd be able to attract considering our poor spending power.

I dont agree with this tbh. just being a premier league club is enough for the players we are going for. The chance to shine and be sold on to the elite. GON being here or not doesnt change that. These european or south american young players will never have heard of him.
Joao Gomes came to us over Lyon due to us being in prem it wasnt anything to do with it being wolves lol

 

[Perton Wolf]

I dont agree with this tbh. just being a premier league club is enough for the players we are going for. The chance to shine and be sold on to the elite. GON being here or not doesnt change that. These european or south american young players will never have heard of him.
Joao Gomes came to us over Lyon due to us being in prem it wasnt anything to do with it being wolves lol

I'm talking about managers/head coaches, not players.

As another poster has said, Edwards/Cooper would be likely replacements.

 

[oldgoldheart]

Working for jeff shi must be awful. He may well jump ship

 

[WorcesterWanderer]

I dont agree with this tbh. just being a premier league club is enough for the players we are going for. The chance to shine and be sold on to the elite. GON being here or not doesnt change that. These european or south american young players will never have heard of him.
Joao Gomes came to us over Lyon due to us being in prem it wasnt anything to do with it being wolves lol

He came cos we are massive and Sandwell Town are ****ing ****.

But seriously, I see your point- for a club of our current stature, the attraction probably mostly lies in the league itself and the opportunities it presents.

 

[sedgwolf1980]

Whilst the links are obviously complete tosh, the noise, given recent events, doesnt exactly bode well does it.

 

[Ginger Chimp]

Is interviewing for other PL jobs whilst in role at Wolves ok? I’m sure many on here didn’t like Lopetegui - is this any better?

Is it true?

If so, that's one thing ... if not, that's another.

I've been interviewed for other jobs whilst still employed and they've not always come off. It doesn't mean I don't still work hard - and with enthusiasm - for my employer, though.

(I am, in fact, still with the same organisation)

 

[S G Wolves]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1782711441641914846

There's bull **** and there's further bull ****.

Utter nonsense.

 

[Wolf316]

I'm talking about managers/head coaches, not players.

As another poster has said, Edwards/Cooper would be likely replacements.

No compo for Cooper.

 

[Madmalc]

Hope this isn't true:

Liverpool hold interview with 40-year-old manger that once coached LFC U23s

Following Jurgen Klopp's announcement that he would

www.anfieldcentral.co.uk

 

[WorcesterWanderer]

No compo for Cooper.

It'd be him then. Money Saving Martin Lewis FC strike again.

 

[WolvesAndCows]

If you believe that, you'll believe anything.

 

[Wolf316]

To be fair unless it comes from Percy or Romano it’s probably nonsense.

 

[S G Wolves]

Honestly some people....

Makes me laugh.

 

[steve vena]

Lose GON and I'm really not sure who we'd be able to attract considering our poor spending power.

Rob Edwards

 

[Golden_Wolf]

Have Percy, Romano or Ornstein confirmed this?

 

[JamesWolves]

Jeffrey says no

He just doesnt pick up the phone instead

 

[Madmalc]

Another story here:

Liverpool Interview Gary O'Neil to Replace Jurgen Klopp

Would Gary O'Neil be a good appointment for Liverpool?

www.givemesport.com

 

[Rubberball]

It would be either Rob Edwards or Steve Cooper.

I would hope not, both would send us down.

There's far better out there than those two.

 

[JamesWolves]

It would be either Rob Edwards or Steve Cooper.

Ipswich bottle promotion, we should be throwing it all to get him

 

[WorcesterWanderer]

If you believe that, you'll believe anything.

So you're telling me the Nigerian Prince isn't actually sending me £50 million? Rats...

 

[Wonder Boyo]

Will be interesting to see how the Wolves app copes with 90 billion Liverpool fans jumping on it for the 1pm press conference. The app's only hope is that they also show the press conference live on Sky Sports News.

 

[Perton Wolf]

No compo for Cooper.

Bound to be Jeff's pick then.

 

[Perton Wolf]

If you believe that, you'll believe anything.

It's not unbelievable, they'll be interviewing a number of candidates, some already in work.

Will likely be denied in public but it's more believable when you consider that GON was their U23s Assistant a few years ago. Likely highly regarded there.

 

[WorcesterWanderer]

It's not unbelievable, they'll be interviewing a number of candidates, some already in work.

Will likely be denied in public but it's more believable when you consider that GON was their U23s Assistant a few years ago. Likely highly regarded there.

I didn't know that, makes this whole thing a bit more interesting. After all- interviewing him doesn't mean he'd get the job. I seem to recall the Tottenham manager was their last pick?

 

[NottsWolves]

Didn’t the press state that the Sporting manager had had an interview and he denied it?

I’d be amazed if he had been interviewed, I can’t see Liverpool taking him or their fans being happy about it.

 

[SuperGran]

So you're telling me the Nigerian Prince isn't actually sending me £50 million? Rats...

I actually know him if you pass me your bank details I’ll personally pass them on ..

 

[WorcesterWanderer]

I actually know him if you pass me your bank details I’ll personally pass them on ..

Cheers for that, I'll be sure to send a few million for your troubles.

 

[Perton Wolf]

I didn't know that, makes this whole thing a bit more interesting. After all- interviewing him doesn't mean he'd get the job. I seem to recall the Tottenham manager was their last pick?

Indeed, it's just an interview and I'd be surprised if GON got the job there but it would demonstrate that his work here is being appreciated and recognised elsewhere.

Hence why Shi needs to pull his finger out and ensure that GON is promised some proper backing in the Summer.