Unai Emery

[Muscat]

For me, the standout as far as possible appointments go.

* experienced in the league
* managed top class players
* tactically astute

Did a superb job at Sevilla, winning the Europa League three seasons in a row. Went to PSG and won the quadruple. Won the Europa League at Villarreal, and got to the Champions League semi-final beating Juve and Bayern along the way despite this being his team:



Great record in knock-out competitions which are realistically our best way into Europe, and winning things will attract better players.

Many will point to his time at Arsenal, but he got them to a Europa League final and had them on a 22 game unbeaten run. He was 5th in his first season, improving on Wenger's 6th, and was 8th when the left, which is where they finished under Arteta (and again next season, and he's a top coach). That side was a mixture of terrible players like Rob Holding and ********s like Aubameyang and Ozil, so was always up against it there and probably just needed more time there.

 

[Tring Wolf]

He’s a fantastic Coach. Just can’t see him leaving Villarreal for us.

Shame as he would bring us many ‘good ebenings’.

 

[Muscat]

I think we have way more upside than Villarreal long-term.

 

[Oldskooldayz]

Great shout but doubt he'll come right now

 

[mcwolf]

yes , good call . always came across well at arsenal

 

[Skrilla]

I mentioned him yesterday, he'd be excellent, just can't see him leaving Villareal for us. He's proven himself again, I think he'll wait till a big job pops up.

 

[WalsallWolf]

The one major argument for not sacking Bruno Lage would have been who will come, that still stands now for me.

 

[Timberwolf]

I wouldn’t be upset at that. He was undone at Arsenal by boardroom politics.

 

[Timberwolf]

The one major argument for not sacking Bruno Lage would have been who will come, that still stands now for me.

Not sure how an empty chair does worse than Lage.

 

[Wolf316]

Quality shout but can’t see him leaving Villarreal.

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

Unrealistic I fear

 

[Muscat]

Not saying I agree or disagree with the view, but why would Emery by unrealistic and Lopetegui be realistic?

 

[Jefe]

Another one in the long shot category, but you don't get if you don't ask!

 

[Skrilla]

Not saying I agree or disagree with the view, but why would Emery by unrealistic and Lopetegui be realistic?

One has just been sacked, a Mendes client (?), and courted by the club for a very long time. Emery is coming off an unbelievable year at Villareal getting them to the CL semi-finals, a ridiculous overachievement for a club that's smaller than us.

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

Not saying I agree or disagree with the view, but why would Emery by unrealistic and Lopetegui be realistic?

Good point. I suppose I just see Emery as a bigger name, which is probably incorrect looking back through their careers. He turned down Newcastle and I'd say they're a huge lure at the moment. Makes me think he'd do the same with us

 

[Tring Wolf]

Not saying I agree or disagree with the view, but why would Emery by unrealistic and Lopetegui be realistic?

One has very strong links to Mendes (and is about to be sacked).

 

[Abbobrom]

Anyone but not Shaun Dyche

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

Would love him at Wolves, can't see it though.

 

[Muscat]

One has just been sacked, a Mendes client (?), and courted by the club for a very long time. Emery is coming off an unbelievable year at Villareal getting them to the CL semi-finals, a ridiculous overachievement for a club that's smaller than us.

Fair point but you're right that they are smaller than us. So why wouldn't he come to us? I think we're a perfect size club for him, bigger than his current one with the ability to spend.

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

Not saying I agree or disagree with the view, but why would Emery by unrealistic and Lopetegui be realistic?

Come on mate. Just think about it for a second. That's all it should take.

 

[hambaps]

Good Ebening.

That's enough for me, get him in.

 

[Muscat]

One has very strong links to Mendes (and is about to be sacked).

Fair point, hardly a ringing endorsement that he's about to be sacked though!

 

[steve vena]

Unai emery would be a great shout.

 

[Skrilla]

Fair point but you're right that they are smaller than us. So why wouldn't he come to us? I think we're a perfect size club for him, bigger than his current one with the ability to spend.

Possible. Rumours that Villa have enquired for Poch and Emery if Gerrard doesn't work out, so our timing probably couldn't be any better right now, assuming we can convince one of these top managers of the project. The Mendes factor could certainly work for/against us in that regard, some managers would be against it, some wouldn't care, depending on how involved they want to be outside of just coaching.

 

[wwbug]

Certainly if not him someone like him.
Zenga , Nuno and Bruno were all gambles . One paid off.

 

[SuperGran]

Would be a great appointment but I can’t see it

 

[VancouverWolf]

The one major argument for not sacking Bruno Lage would have been who will come, that still stands now for me.

That was my feeling too……..until I realized what do we have to lose?

 

[molinew]

His record in cup competitions would also be worth factoring in. A good domestic cup run is likely to be an easier route for smaller sides to qualify for Europe than a slog in the league for a full season

 

[Muscat]

That was my feeling too……..until I realized what do we have to lose?

I made this point before, but look at Bielsa's record prior to his sacking at Leeds. They were getting hammered every week. It could be way, way worse than this.

 

[chignalwolf]

The one major argument for not sacking Bruno Lage would have been who will come, that still stands now for me.

I think they already have someone lined up,
is Dave Jones available,

 

[Muscat]

His record in cup competitions would also be worth factoring in. A good domestic cup run is likely to be an easier route for smaller sides to qualify for Europe than a slog in the league for a full season

Definitely, just look at that side he got the CL semi-final with. Is that really much better than our current side. Clearly a very good knock-out manager - winning something like the Carabao Cup could well be the key to keeping guys like Neves.

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

Would be excellent but doubt he leaves for us
For me Jardem would be great but still feel it will be Lopetgui or possibly Martens

 

[WickedWolfie]

Anyone but not Shaun Dyche

What about Sean Dyche??? lol

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

He’s a fantastic Coach. Just can’t see him leaving Villarreal for us.

Shame as he would bring us many ‘good ebenings’.

Please, please, please, if we go for another foreign manager please ensure that what they are saying is understandable. I always found Lage's press conferences so difficult to make out what he was saying. Foreign managers could take a lesson out of Nuno's English, which was great. I pray we don't go for Bielsa!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Wolf316]

What about Sean Dyche??? lol

Rather have Shaun Dyche whoever the **** he is.

 

[De Wolfs Mullet]

What about Sean Dyche??? lol

Can he speak english?

 

[Thank you Sir Jack]

I hope that Emery wouldn't rub the board up the wrong way.

 

[SuperGran]

I hope that Emery wouldn't rub the board up the wrong way.

Ooh you are awful

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

I hope that Emery wouldn't rub the board up the wrong way.

Need a bit of grit these days.

 

[WickedWolfie]

Can he speak english?

Can you imagine his version of Wanderers Scarf??? Would sound like Lee Marvin gargling nails....