Russel Martin in line

[mr footy 36]

Knows the club ,ambitious manager.Could do worse

[Coneys Knee 1,048]

Could do worse but could probably do better. I personally would want them to choose the best standout option. Whoever that is.

[Harry53 229]

Forget Russell,  who is available  right now? 

[cambridgeshire canary 7,797]

I mean yeah, we could do worse.. But we could do so much better. We really have fallen far havent we?

[Top corner 260]

I think a young exciting manager would get my vote, Steven Schumacher or someone similar, British or foreign I don't mind who really.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Tommo 51]

Definitely the wrong move to go for Russ

I tend to agree with Charlie Wyett latest tweet that it will be someone out of work to avoid compensation given it’s probably took quite a bit to settle with Dean Smith. 
 

Hassenhuttl for me but the likes of Gerrard, Dyche and Wilder will be in the mix I am sure 

[Van wink 2,994]

Please not RM, presumably NA is going to take over as interim? Let’s take our time and get the right person, if NA keeps the ship afloat and we start getting back towards top two then no need to make another decision in haste

Edited December 27, 2022 by Van wink
Just read it’s not Adams so that was a waste of a post

[Ray 111]

Maybe a behind the scenes straight swap has been orchestrated🤔

[OnDaBall 141]

Would Rus even want it? Seem to remember he was treated pretty badly by the fans towards the end of his playing days. I think it would be better for him to at least see out the season at Swansea.

Also will the club want to have to pay compensation to an in work manager or go for available one?

Webber knows he has to get this appointment right or he'll be next.

Either he has another Farke like name up his sleeve or he'll take a punt on a Parker or Dyche type appointment.

I've got a horrible feeling it might be Martin O'Neill, unfinished business and all that.

[hogesar 10,750]

I think people are setting themselves up for disappointment if they think we can do better than an up and coming manager already managing at championship level.

He also wouldn't be the cheapest since he's in a job.

[Nexus_Canary 1,206]

I would not be disappointed to see Rus Martin appointed.

[alex_ncfc 686]

It would be an incredibly underwhelming appointment if it is Martin. The obsession with ex-players on here is madness. 

[Newtopia 573]

2 minutes ago, alex_ncfc said:

It would be an incredibly underwhelming appointment if it is Martin. The obsession with ex-players on here is madness. 

You might be right, I am not sure it is his explayerness which appeals to me, when I look through the championship he is the one which matches our ‘young and upcoming’ measure.  I just do not know enough about the other potential options in league 1 / league 2 to comment.

Hopefully our director of football has the various options covered.

I am expecting a fairly experienced South American.

[Nexus_Canary 1,206]

What about having a chat with McKenna from down that village?? 😅

[repman 750]

4 minutes ago, alex_ncfc said:

It would be an incredibly underwhelming appointment if it is Martin. The obsession with ex-players on here is madness. 

I agree that there's an obsession with ex-players but Martin's managerial career does seem to be trending upwards, with an attractive style of play to boot. 

[Coneys Knee 1,048]

2 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said:

What about having a chat with McKenna from down that village?? 😅

Would be great for comedy value if nothing else

[Ken Hairy 4,272]

No thanks

[ron obvious 1,710]

We need someone with a dominant personality. The players need a kick up their collective posteriors - not in a bad way, but they look bewildered to me, needing some leadership. Perhaps we could dig Cough up & clone his DNA ...

[Newtopia 573]

1 minute ago, Coneys Knee said:

4 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said:

What about having a chat with McKenna from down that village?? 😅

That would be a really good option.

[BigGrantsTash 74]

He’s had no win in 7 and the Swansea fans want him out. Had a look on their forum and they’re hoping we get him to save them paying compo

[Foxy2600 375]

Malky?

[City 2nd 193]

42 minutes ago, mr footy said:

Knows the club ,ambitious manager.Could do worse

Knows the club so well, and was Delia’s blue eyed boy. He will be back.

[The Bunny 326]

His record isn't stellar, but his philosophy is very similar to Farke's. I could see it working out, if he's given time by the fans (admittedly, that's a big if). I doubt he'd secure promotion this season, but I don't think any manager could with this group of players. The midfield quality just isn't there. 

Whoever ends up in the hot seat, there are some fundamental issues with recruitment and strategy that really need to be resolved in order for the club to succeed. What we really need is a new director of football. 

[Capt. Pants 5,001]

McKenna won't come here, pretty much guaranteed promotion and part of a plan at scumland. We're a comparative shambles.

No to Martin. I hate that tippy tappy nonsense at Swansea.

[Newtopia 573]

12 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said:

McKenna won't come here, pretty much guaranteed promotion and part of a plan at scumland. We're a comparative shambles.

No to Martin. I hate that tippy tappy nonsense at Swansea.

The problem with not playing out from the back in the premiership is that it is really tricky to get the ball any other way, and when it is done well it is incredible to watch.  Did you see Brighton against Southampton?  Southampton needed a separate ball to make a game of it.

The premier league is filled with amazing athletes, and all the players are technically really good.  I struggle to see how any club can make it in that league without players having almost everything, and they are expensive.

Edited December 27, 2022 by Newtopia

[Nexus_Canary 1,206]

5 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said:

McKenna won't come here, pretty much guaranteed promotion and part of a plan at scumland. We're a comparative shambles.

No to Martin. I hate that tippy tappy nonsense at Swansea.

Promotion to the champ or to the prem?

Plus he would not even have to move caravan site.

He would have to be pretty unambitious to not consider it.

[hogesar 10,750]

8 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said:

McKenna won't come here, pretty much guaranteed promotion and part of a plan at scumland. We're a comparative shambles.

No to Martin. I hate that tippy tappy nonsense at Swansea.

That tippy tappy nonsense at Swansea is what won us 2 titles at this level.

[Van wink 2,994]

16 minutes ago, hogesar said:

I think people are setting themselves up for disappointment if they think we can do better than an up and coming manager already managing at championship level.

 

It’s not a question of “doing better than” it’s about getting the right fit for the job, and Russel isn’t it IMO. Add in the past “highly respected” player factor and it sounds like a recipe for disaster. Why do you think he would be any better than your man Smith?

 

[hogesar 10,750]

1 minute ago, Van wink said:

It’s not a question of “doing better than” it’s about getting the right fit for the job, and Russel isn’t it IMO. Add in the past “highly respected” player factor and it sounds like a recipe for disaster. Why do you think he would be any better than your man Smith?

 

My man Smith?

Martin shouldn't be ignored just because he played for us, if that's what you're suggesting?

[Branston Pickle 4,144]

20 minutes ago, repman said:

I agree that there's an obsession with ex-players but Martin's managerial career does seem to be trending upwards, with an attractive style of play to boot. 

It’s an interesting one - you wonder if he’d be on any lists without our obvious link, but he did ok in his role at MK Dons and has since done pretty well at Swansea who also play decent football.