The new manager hunt (was the Moyes thread) only 3 days to wait...

Vorselaarhammer

South America press seem sure...

ASLEFshrugged

Vorselaarhammer said:

South America press seem sure...

The South American press think winning the Championship/Second Division is the same as winning the Premier League, that Evra is a "figure" and they've not noticed that we've played a whole season since we finished 11th

MIAHammer

Can someone explain to me why Pellegrini is a good choice but Ranieri (who won the PL on a budget) is a terrible choice?

baracks_a_hammer

I don’t know why but I just can’t get myself over excited at the prospect of Pellegrini. ;hmm

With Rafa it seems he would prefer to stay where he is but discussions have been going on about his assurances for over 3 weeks? If he does move supposedly he would like to be in London. There’s an opportunity for sully to grasp the mantle and swoop clinically. He doesn’t even have to overcome the hurdle of getting Rafa to buy into him as remarkably Rafa seems to hold him in high esteem

Of all the names banded about for me it is only Rafa

Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes

Before Guardiola, Pellegrini’s City were one of the best PL teams ever.

They scored a 100 goals faster than anybody ever had (might have been broken now).

He also got Madrid’s highest ever league points total in his one and only season (only for it to be broken by Mourinho shortly after).

He finished second with Villarreal and got them to the semi-finals of th Champions League semi.

I would be excited to see him as our new manager. We’d play some football, I’m pretty sure of that.

baracks_a_hammer

Jorderz ;ok

The problem is Herb and Jay have turned my head and had convinced me Rafa was joining

Yeoldhammer

Anyone can get Madrid or City playing. It's a whole different ball game managing a club without those finances.

Already said myself Pellegrini i dont think would work out. Emery or Benitez would be a step forward. Appatently Benitez wants 100m and full control in transfers and would rather stay up north. Don't think he is coming.

Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes

I’d be pretty happy with either. I think Benítez would be a safer option, as he’s clearly done well with a team on our level.

But with Pellegrini, there’s a chance he could get us playing in a way we haven’t really played in a long time.

I think Pellegrini would love Lanzini and be able to take him to another level. I also think he’d keep getting the best out of Arnie and would use Hernandez more than Benítez.

baracks_a_hammer

Although there have been plenty of rumours that Rafa wanted little pea at Newcastle?...

baracks_a_hammer

I’m surprised Ancelotti hasn’t been mentioned given that he is out of work, has been on our radar in the past, and has previously said he would manage us even in the championship? Especially as Arsenal might be favouring Arteta

Cuz1

baracks_a_hammer said:

Although there have been plenty of rumours that Rafa wanted little pea at Newcastle?...

Didn’t he once enquire after Adrian as well

IronHerb

Sorry barracks.

Pearces_Left_Foot

Chatting to a Newcastle fan at work he reckons Rafa won't leave because there's no point in leaving one poorly run club for another

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

Not far off that

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

Id be happy with Pellegrini

Bit risky but its an ambitious move

But i would be slightly disappointed as i kind of want rafa now

Cuz1

With a decent budget be happy with either one of the two mentioned in order of preference Rafa first Pellegrini second

Yeoldhammer

Surprised Ancelotti's name hasn't being banded around yet. ;hmm

baracks_a_hammer

Yeoldhammer said:

Surprised Ancelotti's name hasn't being banded around yet. ;hmm

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adecoker

I cannot understand why anyone would be getting themselves exercised over whether Benitez, Pellegrini, Fonseca or whoever would be a better fit.

Surely everyone knows that at the end of the day we are going to wind up with Mike Bassett.

jay_in_cpt

baracks_a_hammer said:

Jorderz ;ok

The problem is Herb and Jay have turned my head and had convinced me Rafa was joining

U gotta keep the faith ...... ;run

tomkinsworldclass

Pellegrini would be interesting; undoubtedly he has the pedigree and experience but there are legitimate concerns about his desire/motivation after going to China, how badly MCFC deteriorated under him during his last season (particularly tactically) and the wider issue of whether he is a head/coach manager,the role of Sulivan, etc, etc. Compare that to Rafa and Rafas record is more comprehensive and he would only take the job if he has total control and a clearly set remit, which the board may not like,but IMO it is what the club needs to get control over the wastefulness and lack of direction that has seeped in under G+S.

Dodger58

Bearing in mind Rafa's current contract, Pellegrini's age and Moyes being unhappy with what he may (or may not) have been offered. What about Pellegrini being a one year contract whilst we wait for Rafa to be 'on a free'?

MrsGrey

Noooooo!

We need continuity and stability, not chopping and changing.

Dodger58

I'm not suggesting it as something I want, just an observation of what Sully may be up to - if he can't prise Rafa away this year ...

Fortuneseeker

Would we pay £6 million for a player so why not just pay for Rafa and get him now?

alderz

I don't understand why Pellegrini's age is an issue?

I feel like people equate age to dynamism and dynamism to attacking football...? To me the 'old' model is more like those who have had many PL jobs and not done anything with them (Sam, Pulis, Redknapp, Hughes, Pardew, etc)

imagelost

adecoker said:

I cannot understand why anyone would be getting themselves exercised over whether Benitez, Pellegrini, Fonseca or whoever would be a better fit.

Surely everyone knows that at the end of the day we are going to wind up with Mike Bassett.

Only if he does thing in the bar, when in the bottom 3 ;clap
There’s only one Micheal Bassett
Wunnnnnn Micccccallll beazzzzzzzzzit

Lukerz

Pellegrini ;hmm

My worry is that he fits the profile Sully likes:

1) Exotic CV to boast about on the club site when he is unveiled
2) Recent PL experience
3) Record of challenging near the top
4) Nice bloke, so likely to not clash with Sully

But my worry is that his recent career has taken a slump. He's basically semi retired by going to China. Is he still motivated to make a difference at a club like ours?

Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes

If he wasn’t motivated he wouldn’t be coming. The PL isn’t a place for the faint-hearted, and our fans are hardly the most patient.

sweepy23

Has he been anywhere recently without a ton of cash and done well? Genuine question

Benitez has proved himself on a modest budget and big budgets. Liverpudlians speak super highly of him and supposedly a lovely guy. Would get my vote