dylanisabaddog 5,494 Posted May 17 After the Webber shambles last time round the Board will almost certainly have told Knapper to have someone in place before Wagner was sacked. To keep it private that can only be someone Knapper knows and trusts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,841 Posted May 17 There’s some logic there - but I would hope Knapper has a wider address book than just Arsenal contacts! Acting quickly as we have certainly suggests someone is lined up - I’m not totally sure Cuesta would be my choice, it is a huge step for what could be a bit of a rebuild, but it would be an interesting one. Hopefully whoever it is is one that we can all get behind from the off (for once). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarycop 218 Posted May 17 As I said on another post BK said continue due diligence. That suggests someone is imminent.......possibly after Arsenal's last game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,443 Posted May 17 It's a little embarrassing as it's clearly as attempt at replicating them down the road. And this guy has an even more impressive CV than McKenna and is clearly massively intelligent (speaks half a dozen languages). I'm excited by the prospect, but equally aware it could end up being a total disaster. We've some proper arrogant people in our squad (people don't like to hear it but I've heard it directly from someone who has dealt with the first team that Duffy and McLean are, and I quote "total ******" in his experience). How are people like that going to react to a 28 year old telling them to stop being so ****? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 7,162 Posted May 17 A sporting director in whos never done that job before hiring a manager whos never managed a first team before. Interesting approach. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 6,593 Posted May 17 Cuesta's the obvious shout due to the Arsenal links and desire for a similar style of play, not to mention his background. Whether it is him is another story. If it is him, I'd like to see if he can persuade a few promising youngsters leaving Arsenal as they couldn't quite get the break there, to come and join us instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrdi 382 Posted May 17 1 minute ago, canarydan23 said: We've some proper arrogant people in our squad (people don't like to hear it but I've heard it directly from someone who has dealt with the first team that Duffy and McLean are, and I quote "total ******" in his experience). How are people like that going to react to a 28 year old telling them to stop being so ****? It's really not about whether or not they 'like it', is it? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samwam27 551 Posted May 17 19 minutes ago, dylanisabaddog said: After the Webber shambles last time round the Board will almost certainly have told Knapper to have someone in place before Wagner was sacked. To keep it private that can only be someone Knapper knows and trusts. Or it could be the other way round and Knapper told the Board we need a continuity plan after the last few disasters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dylanisabaddog 5,494 Posted May 17 3 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: It's a little embarrassing as it's clearly as attempt at replicating them down the road. And this guy has an even more impressive CV than McKenna and is clearly massively intelligent (speaks half a dozen languages). I'm excited by the prospect, but equally aware it could end up being a total disaster. We've some proper arrogant people in our squad (people don't like to hear it but I've heard it directly from someone who has dealt with the first team that Duffy and McLean are, and I quote "total ******" in his experience). How are people like that going to react to a 28 year old telling them to stop being so ****? McKenna got rid of them. People who are a bit thick run a mile from people with a brain because they don't like being made to look stupid. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 8,086 Posted May 17 5 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: It's a little embarrassing as it's clearly as attempt at replicating them down the road. And this guy has an even more impressive CV than McKenna and is clearly massively intelligent (speaks half a dozen languages). I'm excited by the prospect, but equally aware it could end up being a total disaster. We've some proper arrogant people in our squad (people don't like to hear it but I've heard it directly from someone who has dealt with the first team that Duffy and McLean are, and I quote "total ******" in his experience). How are people like that going to react to a 28 year old telling them to stop being so ****? I don't think it is an Ipswich specific thing though- we're seeing more and more clubs preferring taking a shot on young, progressive coaches rather than the experienced managers- Rohl at Wednesday, Carrick at Boro, Cleverly at Watford etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S_81 953 Posted May 17 If it is Cuesta, or even if not - given Knapper’s Arsenal connections, should we sell Sara then Charlie Patino on loan (or a perm if we can afford him) next season would be a great move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,110 Posted May 17 7 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: A sporting director in whos never done that job before hiring a manager whos never managed a first team before. Interesting approach. or we could get Webber and Wagner back both done it before and look how we ended up will be interesting but Knapper and Cuesta will have fresh ideas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,443 Posted May 17 4 minutes ago, king canary said: I don't think it is an Ipswich specific thing though- we're seeing more and more clubs preferring taking a shot on young, progressive coaches rather than the experienced managers- Rohl at Wednesday, Carrick at Boro, Cleverly at Watford etc. It's where it's worked best, sadly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,537 Posted May 17 13 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: How are people like that going to react to a 28 year old telling them to stop being so ****? Like Roy Keane you mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonnyJonnyRowe 654 Posted May 17 19 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: It's a little embarrassing as it's clearly as attempt at replicating them down the road. And this guy has an even more impressive CV than McKenna and is clearly massively intelligent (speaks half a dozen languages). I'm excited by the prospect, but equally aware it could end up being a total disaster. We've some proper arrogant people in our squad (people don't like to hear it but I've heard it directly from someone who has dealt with the first team that Duffy and McLean are, and I quote "total ******" in his experience). How are people like that going to react to a 28 year old telling them to stop being so ****? McLean will be an easy one, give him the armband. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7HAR1980 122 Posted May 17 24 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: It's a little embarrassing as it's clearly as attempt at replicating them down the road. And this guy has an even more impressive CV than McKenna and is clearly massively intelligent (speaks half a dozen languages). I'm excited by the prospect, but equally aware it could end up being a total disaster. We've some proper arrogant people in our squad (people don't like to hear it but I've heard it directly from someone who has dealt with the first team that Duffy and McLean are, and I quote "total ******" in his experience). How are people like that going to react to a 28 year old telling them to stop being so ****? Not an attempt at replicating the scum at all. We did it with Lambert and to extent, Farke. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7HAR1980 122 Posted May 17 7 minutes ago, JonnyJonnyRowe said: McLean will be an easy one, give him the armband. No thanks, give him a free transfer more like. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul101 116 Posted May 17 27 minutes ago, canarydan23 said: It's a little embarrassing as it's clearly as attempt at replicating them down the road. And this guy has an even more impressive CV than McKenna and is clearly massively intelligent (speaks half a dozen languages). I'm excited by the prospect, but equally aware it could end up being a total disaster. We've some proper arrogant people in our squad (people don't like to hear it but I've heard it directly from someone who has dealt with the first team that Duffy and McLean are, and I quote "total ******" in his experience). How are people like that going to react to a 28 year old telling them to stop being so ****? what a load of TOSH we was bringing in top level coaches from big clubs with Daniel years before them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarydan23 4,443 Posted May 17 4 minutes ago, 7HAR1980 said: Not an attempt at replicating the scum at all. We did it with Lambert and to extent, Farke. 1 minute ago, Paul101 said: what a load of TOSH we was bringing in top level coaches from big clubs with Daniel years before them Strange that it needs saying, but both Lambert and Farke both had managerial experience prior to us appointing them. They are not similar appointments to McKenna, and should we get him, Cuesta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7HAR1980 122 Posted May 17 Both fairly limited managerial experience before us (especially successful ones) and both had to work with very limited funds. Went the direction of a sporting director when Farke appointed. Both also had a different playing style to our recent appointments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBaldOne66 745 Posted May 17 I love all this it must be Cuesta as though people know what he’s like 🤣🤣 Just cos he’s worked at Arsenal he must be great right 🤣🤣🤣 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,537 Posted May 17 Interesting read.. https://archive.ph/20230124232054/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/carlos-cuesta-the-secret-behind-arsenals-title-charge-8b6frm2mx 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 601 Posted May 17 9 minutes ago, TheBaldOne66 said: I love all this it must be Cuesta as though people know what he’s like 🤣🤣 Just cos he’s worked at Arsenal he must be great right 🤣🤣🤣 Was about to say the same thing but I guess Knapper would have worked relatively closely with him so will know what he's like as a person, on the training pitch and how "involved" he is with Arsenal games/strategy/plans etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,614 Posted May 17 3 minutes ago, Google Bot said: Interesting read.. https://archive.ph/20230124232054/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/carlos-cuesta-the-secret-behind-arsenals-title-charge-8b6frm2mx That is interesting, thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,614 Posted May 17 24 minutes ago, 7HAR1980 said: No thanks, give him a free transfer more like. Give our player of the season a free transfer? **** off! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,557 Posted May 17 Just now, Terminally Yellow said: Give our player of the season a free transfer? **** off! Rangers for a couple of million will do though 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,134 Posted May 17 48 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: A sporting director in whos never done that job before hiring a manager whos never managed a first team before. Interesting approach. Who has been getting all the qualifications, worked with Athletico Madrid & Juventus youngsters and was personally appointed assistant manager, at the age of 25, by Arteta rather than a guy sacked twice before, who's only success was getting Huddersfieldup via the playoffs scoring 1 goal in 3 games.... it may not work but if it does...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,134 Posted May 17 2 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said: Give our player of the season a free transfer? **** off! 100% Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cowboy 226 Posted May 17 53 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: A sporting director in whos never done that job before hiring a manager whos never managed a first team before. Interesting approach. I don't think it's going to happen, for that very reason. Can you envisage the combined lack of nous at the club in that scenario. It's frightening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7HAR1980 122 Posted May 17 7 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said: Give our player of the season a free transfer? **** off! I respect that people see the game differently. F uck off yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
