New Manager - Poll

[Bill McCai]

Of the realistically linked names who would you choose as our next manager? Based on the top five in the betting - across the board (as at today). Thought it would be good to get a concensus.

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[Alex Rae The Substitute]

Ideally an ‘Other’ would make this a fair/ robust poll.

 

[Bill McCai]

Ideally an ‘Other’ would make this a fair/ robust poll.

Added. Also people can change their votes as the candidates get whittled down over the coming days.

 

[Superted]

Would be very interested to see what Poch could do with this group if we could somehow convince him.

 

[Alex Rae The Substitute]

Added. Also people can change their votes as the candidates get whittled down over the coming days.

Can you tell I’ve had a stint in research in my time?!

 

[Alex Rae The Substitute]

Would be very interested to see what Poch could do with this group if we could somehow convince him.

Agreed. But no chance.

 

[Superted]

Agreed. But no chance.

Hey, of course it's highly unlikely but if you don't ask............

 

[ombyman]

I've been sent this, its looks legit (cough) but does illustrate things could be worse

 

[SuperGran]

Gone for AVB premier league experience

 

[Adrian_Monk]

I voted Lopetegui but in all honesty there aren't many names I'd be too disappointed with. If, let's say, there's even more to the project than we realise and somehow our team can persuade those names that many of us think are out of our reach for one reason or another (including Amorim and Conceicao), great. If we can't, there are lots of good, perhaps more realistic options, such as AVB, Lopetegui, Ferreira, Sampaio, Gallardo, Postecoglu and Genesio.

Has anyone suggested Stuart Baxter yet, btw?

 

[Bacon Sandwich]

Reading the Sevilla forum I'm completely baffled as to why people want Lopetegui. Yes, they beat us, but that was about three years ago - a hell of a lot happens in three years. Pay the money and get Amorim, assuming he'd want to leave Lisbon for Wolverhampton

 

[UEAwolf]

Lopetegui - obviously has the faith in the hierarchy given their original intention to appoint him; managed at the highest level; his relationship with Neves - our most valuable player and asset; speaks fluent English - probably better than Bruno; relationship with Mendes.

His sides may be more defensively minded, but that doesn't detract from the quality of football they play - as evidenced by our game against Seville.

 

[DasWolf]

To be honest, most of those names are at least PL standard managers. Lage was no way near that.

In that regard, many would be significant upgrades.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

Tbh I know nothing much about any of these guys; all I want is a new manager who will take the handbrake off. Since the Jimenez injury we've had 2 years of terrible football. We've now got a striker and a host of decent attacking players so let's appoint a guy who can get the best out of these players. I'm not advocating going gung ho but it would be great to see a 4-3 or a 6-4. I live in hope!

 

[Corporate Wolf]

I went for AVB purely on the basis that he knows the premier league - no disrespect to Sam of course .

 

[Skrilla]

Lopetegui for me. Feels destined. Don’t buy that he’s too defensive either, Sevilla played us off the park in that quarter final.

 

[NavyWolf]

I voted Lopetegui but in all honesty there aren't many names I'd be too disappointed with. If, let's say, there's even more to the project than we realise and somehow our team can persuade those names that many of us think are out of our reach for one reason or another (including Amorim and Conceicao), great. If we can't, there are lots of good, perhaps more realistic options, such as AVB, Lopetegui, Ferreira, Sampaio, Gallardo, Postecoglu and Genesio.

Has anyone suggested Stuart Baxter yet, btw?

Would have been interested how he'd have done after we had got rid of Hoddle or after McCarthy but not now, we've way way way gone above his level.
The fact he's been away from Europe for so long and seems content getting jobs in South Africa seems to imply he has no interest in managing back in Europe. Don't think his last spell in charge of the Chiefs went too well.

 

[FJRWolf]

I've gone Amorim based on very little really, just what others have posted about him, his track record is very good although quite young.
Tbh I'd be fairly happy with any of the ones listed although not sure AVB is very interested in football atm.
Lopetegui is probably a safe pair of hands but he is one of those pragmatic style Portuguese coaches so not sure we'd see lots of attacking intent.

 

[Adrian_Monk]

Would have been interested how he'd have done after we had got rid of Hoddle or after McCarthy but not now, we've way way way gone above his level.
The fact he's been away from Europe for so long and seems content getting jobs in South Africa seems to imply he has no interest in managing back in Europe. Don't think his last spell in charge of the Chiefs went too well.

Agree with the first part but was only kidding about him being suggested, just reminiscing to the time when he was always on the shortlist of potential new managers

 

[Loefah]

I'd take every one of those bar Martins, but as for which one I don't really know.

Past performances (in terms of style) aren't usually a good indicator of what they will do here. Bruno's 100+ goal season at Benfica didn't mean anything in the end.

Lopetegui and AVB have some standing in the game and would command the respect of the players.

 

[NavyWolf]

Agree with the first part but was only kidding about him being suggested, just reminiscing to the time when he was always on the shortlist of potential new managers

Haha yeah he did always appear on the 'next manager odds' a decade or so ago! Local lad done good abroad. Made a decent career for himself in Africa.

 

[JOSWolf]

I am very unsure about Lopetegui. The Sevilla fans cant wait for him to go. The Porto head coach is an interesting one for me.

 

[Lawley Wolf]

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Whats the odds for Moutinho taking the job and still starting every game ?

 

[Flump]

Haha yeah he did always appear on the 'next manager odds' a decade or so ago! Local lad done good abroad. Made a decent career for himself in Africa.

Maybe we should get Alan Curbishley?

 

[NavyWolf]

Maybe we should get Alan Curbishley?

Nah, what about George Burley.

 

[Arcadius]

Chris Wider available!

 

[SteveBullsKnee]

Mentality is the key for me, both in football style and personality. We did well with Nuno on both points (though the football got worse as time went on).

It feels fractured on and off the pitch right now we need someone to galvanise players and fans again (the latter is easy enough with results). Bruno had plenty faults but his personality was probably the worse, he didn’t seem to “get” the fans though admittedly on that point he followed the master of it.

 

[Matt]

I am very unsure about Lopetegui. The Sevilla fans cant wait for him to go. The Porto head coach is an interesting one for me.

I understand that, but a) Sevilla are a top side with high expectations and b) he has a good record there, he's just reaching the end of the road. It doesn't mean he is a bad manager all of a sudden.

He has a load of experience at a high level and would immediately command the respect of the players.

 

[Stourport wolf]

Unai Emery

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

Although he may appear to be a wacky stick insect, I wouldn't mind Tuchel.

 

[Supadavewolf]

Chris Wider available!

The one with the weight problem?

 

[SuperGran]

Although he may appear to be a wacky stick insect, I wouldn't mind Tuchel.

Would love him at wolves but wages would be an issue that’s if he could be pursuaded to come

 

[oldgolded]

Someone who is ambitious and is their own man, but that might not fit the bill.

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

Would love him at wolves but wages would be an issue that’s if he could be pursuaded to come

He could probably live off his severance for a decade or two.

 

[Jefe]

Lopetegui for me. An experienced manager with an outstanding PPG record, and who would command the respect of the players. It would also feel like unfinished business finally being resolved. Amorim could be the next big thing, but he is relatively inexperienced. Can we afford to gamble right now?

 

[SuperGran]

He could probably live off his severance for a decade or two.

He’d come and manage us out of love then

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

Although he may appear to be a wacky stick insect, I wouldn't mind Tuchel.

I agree but he does seem a bit of an oddball, not sure he would be a coach that could strike up a rapport with the players.
He is a proven winner though so it would be a thumbs up from me.

 

[Macman]

Disappointed Kenny Hibbitt and Steve Bull dream team isn’t an option.

oh well, Lopetegui for me as ive always wanted him. AVB if not. I can see Amorim as possibly good but I fear he could just be a Lage Mk II version. Albeit slightly better.

 

[Direwolf]

Gone for AVB premier league experience

Yes he is the only candidate who is both Portugese and has Premier league experience. Given that Mourinho, Silva and Carvalhal are not viable.

 

[berwickwolf]

It has to be a manager with experience, someone who can command the respect of the players and the fans. There have been too many rumours that suggest the previous regime were unable to get the players to have the right mentality, let alone show their ability on the pitch. Rumours of arguments between manager and players; of Moutinho having a go at Lage during a match; of Sa asking De Bruyne to go easy on us before the Man City game; of players not preparing properly, or not doing on the pitch what they've trained to do; of a light hearted atmosphere on the coach back after a defeat. Then the players not coming over to fans after the West Ham game. I love this group of players, but if half those rumours are true then shame on Lage for letting it happen, and shame on the players. I'd bet Neves is not one of them.

I hope we have a clean slate. We have a squad capable of top 10, owners willing to invest, and a loyal, passionate, loud fan base. I'm glad Lage has gone, he was out of his depth here. I wish him luck, he'll have learned a lot from his experience here.

I'd like Lopetegui, but others on here more knowledgeable have interesting points on the other candidates and Amorim sounds good. Poch would be great! But I think it's written in the stars: Lopetegui, top 8 next season.