By Hook or Ian crook 943 Posted December 28, 2022 51 minutes ago, Kenny Foggo said: About to be named the Uruguay manager. If the inks not on the contract itโs never done. ๐ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 192 Posted December 28, 2022 8 hours ago, norfolkngood said: not keen on Parker i think he is a good champs manager but not when it gets to PL , exactly why we got rid of Farkeย Donโt we need a good championship manager? We, quite simply, do not have the money to compete in the premiership! As the history tells us, as does being a โself fundingโ club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
City 2nd 192 Posted December 28, 2022 Good managers cost โgood moneyโ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creedence Clearwater Couto 1,576 Posted December 28, 2022 8 hours ago, Branston Pickle said: Ok, fair point, but arenโt they all a puntย one way or another? ย Thereโs left field punts and educated punts though, Parker sitsย well in the latter category. Yes, I suppose. But Webber has to show that the next appointment follows logic set out by some ideological parameters and vision for how he wants this football club to move forward and play football. Everything he promised us when Farke would eventually leave, that didnโt materialise with appointing Smith.ย Benefit of doubt, perhaps he really did rate Smith and thought the stars aligned when he suddenly became available (he had interviewed him earlier in their careers). But Smith and his style was never continuity, and Webber took a gamble.ย Webber has no such benefit this time. Far, far from it. Scott Parker would represent a similar gamble, or punt, as you say.ย Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 411 Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) Iโve a question mark over Scott Parker too. This level heโd be good I think - but if we went up with him thereโd be undoubtedly be that sense of history repeating all over again (unless heโs gone away and had a big think about his approach).ย Webberโs statement yโday emphasised the principal aim of promotion this season, so thatโs where the focus should be. Next season should almost be partitioned off for now.ย Iโm not sure Scottโs the best candidate or is even in the frame, but if he was:ย Not that heโs take it, but Iโd get Parker in on a short term contract to the summer. If he comes good, great. We all win, both parties get another promotion. Reassess the situation in the summer and go for someone else if our financial plan/clout isnโt to his liking. Saves him the ignominy of another sacking (with the accompanying pay-out)ย and gives us opportunity for proper succession planning.ย If he fails, then at least weโll unquestionably have a more interesting second half of the season. The aim will have been missed and at that point the โtop downโ rebuild will be inevitable - so be it.ย Not that Iโd expect Parker toย get out of bed for such an arrangement, but with hindsight itโs what Smith shouldโve been offered last November and hopefully the boardย have learned several things from that.ย Edited December 28, 2022 by mrdi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,878 Posted December 28, 2022 If Parker is that good why has no one else taken a 'punt' on him? WBA and Middlesbrough didn't fancy him. My concern is his personality, a 'boring basstard' some might say. Our players are pretty fragile, lacking confidence; Parker was having a go at his Bournemouth players even when they were totally outclassed by Liverpool. Just feels to ne it's the last thing they need. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unique 464 Posted December 28, 2022 The Norwich squad needs a damn good shake up, and I would put Dyche far ahead of Parker for providing that. An interesting discussion on a Coventry Fans Forum regarding Robins as a candidate, although they also mention there about Paul Warne being a possibility, whom I know little about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 411 Posted December 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Capt. Pants said: If Parker is that good why has no one else taken a 'punt' on him? WBA and Middlesbrough didn't fancy him. My concern is his personality, a 'boring basstard' some might say. Our players are pretty fragile, lacking confidence; Parker was having a go at his Bournemouth players even when they were totally outclassed by Liverpool. Just feels to ne it's the last thing they need. Good point re. his post-Liverpool meltdown.ย Iโd forgotten aboutย that specificallyย but yeah, possibly the kind of thing that helps paint a picture of a character we donโt particularly fancy.ย Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 411 Posted December 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, mrdi said: Iโve a question mark over Scott Parker too. This level heโd be good I think - but if we went up with him thereโd be undoubtedly be that sense of history repeating all over again (unless heโs gone away and had a big think about his approach).ย Webberโs statement yโday emphasised the principal aim of promotion this season, so thatโs where the focus should be. Next season should almost be partitioned off for now.ย Iโm not sure Scottโs the best candidate or is even in the frame, but if he was:ย Not that heโs take it, but Iโd get Parker in on a short term contract to the summer. If he comes good, great. We all win, both parties get another promotion. Reassess the situation in the summer and go for someone else if our financial plan/clout isnโt to his liking. Saves him the ignominy of another sacking (with the accompanying pay-out)ย and gives us opportunity for proper succession planning.ย If he fails, then at least weโll unquestionably have a more interesting second half of the season. The aim will have been missed and at that point the โtop downโ rebuild will be inevitable - so be it.ย Not that Iโd expect Parker toย get out of bed for such an arrangement, but with hindsight itโs what Smith shouldโve been offered last November and hopefully the boardย have learned several things from that.ย In fact, take Parkerโs name out of this - apply this to whoever the next manager is.ย Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,537 Posted December 28, 2022 9 hours ago, By Hook or Ian crook said: Iโd really like the to go all out to get Bielsa. Did wonders at Leeds getting them to play a style of play with little investment in the early stages. They played an amazing style of intense football. Logically the only ones who will unite the fan base are the ones who we might feel are unattainable like Bielsa.ย He's not on my managerial bucket list.....always has morose and pail expression.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,532 Posted December 28, 2022 9 hours ago, By Hook or Ian crook said: Iโd really like the to go all out to get Bielsa. Did wonders at Leeds getting them to play a style of play with little investment in the early stages. They played an amazing style of intense football. Logically the only ones who will unite the fan base are the ones who we might feel are unattainable like Bielsa.ย Don't think it's even worth mentioning. Not even a 1% chance of him joining a Championship Norwich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Holt 580 Posted December 28, 2022 Bournemouth fans were whinging about slow turgid football last season despite hurtling towards promotion. Last thing we need here, and it won't happen anyway because he won't suit our financial model.ย Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 411 Posted December 28, 2022 Actually, now Iโve had a couple of coffees and the brain fog from last nightโs refreshments is lifting; Iโve got a similar opinion on Parker to what I had on Smith when he was being mentioned last year.ย ย Which means itโll be Parker.ย ย Seoane looks interesting (if unlikely) and The ย Athletic have just reminded me that Wagner is availableโฆ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCC 94 Posted December 28, 2022 Itโs all about him. ย Would rather have someone with a little loyalty.ย Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 236 Posted December 28, 2022 I have a mate who is a Bournemouth fan they said his football was dreadful. In view of smith ball he canโt be a serious contenderย Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 2,026 Posted December 28, 2022 I wouldnt be surprised if Russell Martin is about to be sacked given Swansea's recent run? That would be perfect for the club...no compensation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 772 Posted December 28, 2022 11 hours ago, Payno10 said: He canโt deal with a budgetย Yes but I would assume here it will be obvious what the budget is. At Bournemouth and Fulham dealing with billionaire owners the budget is whatever they want it to be. At Norwich there is clarity on what is going to happen.ย 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,172 Posted December 28, 2022 3 hours ago, City 2nd said: Donโt we need a good championship manager? We, quite simply, do not have the money to compete in the premiership! As the history tells us, as does being a โself fundingโ club. Yes we do and I understand exactly what you are saying we need to get up firstย but if we are ever going to stand a chance in the PL we have to sign players ย / managers that can stand a chance lower Pl otherwise it will be total overhaul every time we go upย if it was just go up come down go up then down we should of stuck with farkeย Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,612 Posted December 28, 2022 Parker would basically be a Smith clone. His last two clubs fanbases didn't like him and felt they were where they were in the league despite him rather than because him. Ripping into his players and board publicly also made him look terrible, especially as O'Neil very quickly got them playing well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,590 Posted December 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: I wouldnt be surprised if Russell Martin is about to be sacked given Swansea's recent run? That would be perfect for the club...no compensation! He wonโt be sacked until they are certain Norwich have not even 1% interest. Why pay him all that money if he is about to resign. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nora's Ghost 157 Posted December 28, 2022 Just another pretty yes man in a sharp suit. ย Get Robins in and take the club back to basics. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pearsos 56 Posted December 28, 2022 11 hours ago, norfolkngood said: also with Parker when he left Bournemouth Gary O'Neil got them playing better straight away that tells you somethingย ย ย ย Gary OโNeil anybody? (asking for a friend). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,239 Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Capt. Pants said: If Parker is that good why has no one else taken a 'punt' on him? WBA and Middlesbrough didn't fancy him. My concern is his personality, a 'boring basstard' some might say. Our players are pretty fragile, lacking confidence; Parker was having a go at his Bournemouth players even when they were totally outclassed by Liverpool. Just feels to ne it's the last thing they need. Yep, that bit in bold is a great shout. This team is a bit lacking in confidence and fragile, the last thing they need is someone who has that in the locker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,116 Posted December 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Yep, that bit in bold is a great shout. This team is a bit lacking in confidence and fragile, the last thing they need is someone who has that in the locker. Perhaps it is actuallyย what they do need? ย The playersย have largely been freeย from criticism (other than the usual moans about Kenny/Gibson), but are all decent players who are underperforming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,239 Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Perhaps it is actuallyย what they do need? ย The playersย have largely been freeย from criticism (other than the usual moans about Kenny/Gibson), but are all decent players who are underperforming. It didn't stayย in the dressing room, that's the point. Players know when they've been off the pace. They don't need much in terms of public dressing downs and let's face it, if you've been butt-thumped 9-0 you know you've not really had a good game. There's already been one public humiliation with that sort of scoreline. For your manager to put the boot in... nope. Big red flag for me, that. Edited December 28, 2022 by TheGunnShow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Raggatip 65 Posted December 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Capt. Pants said: If Parker is that good why has no one else taken a 'punt' on him? WBA and Middlesbrough didn't fancy him. My concern is his personality, a 'boring basstard' some might say. Our players are pretty fragile, lacking confidence; Parker was having a go at his Bournemouth players even when they were totally outclassed by Liverpool. Just feels to ne it's the last thing they need. did he even apply for those jobs? It strikes me he would prefer to stay down south Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIP COOK 17 Posted December 28, 2022 No way, just ask the Bournemouth and Fulham fans there take on him. Would be the same tactics as Smith and if promoted straight back down again. As previously stated O'Neil got B'**** winning straight after his sacking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 943 Posted December 28, 2022 4 hours ago, hogesar said: Don't think it's even worth mentioning. Not even a 1% chance of him joining a Championship Norwich. A guy can dream right ๐ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,527 Posted December 31, 2022 Well Parker is now out of the running.ย He has just been announced as the new Club Brugge coach. https://theathletic.com/4047676/2022/12/31/scott-parker-joins-club-bruges-as-head-coach?source=user-shared-article Champions League last 16 or the Championship? Can't really blame him.ย Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,896 Posted December 31, 2022 Phew! Bullet escaped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites