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Financial backing is part of the equation, but it's nothing compared to actually being tactical proficient. Like I said, the game's moved on. It's unlikely to be repeated.

It wasn't my point, but can you really see that happening now? Perhaps, but it's unlikely IMO.

That's not the only 'imaginative project' -- I wouldn't even call it imaginative; we're looking at his playing career, which is meaningless wrt whether he'll be a good manager. I'd support it, but I wouldn't say I'd "get into that". The game's moved on: you can't gain success from a new manager, with a good playing career, with an experienced #2, whatever that means, IMO. Nicholls and Murty represent that combination.

Ah, is that what you meant? A better path into the Liverpool top job eventually? That makes sense. He may still need to move on to gain experience first, though. I don't know.

What if he's looking to learn under someone? I don't think a 'galvanising' appointment works nowadays; it's a different game.

Maybe, but if he's joining under someone, that someone may offer him a better chance to learn. He does want to be a manager some day. This is pure speculation, though.

I really can't see him being the #1. Could Gerard be the #2? And, if he is, does that offer any obvious choices for a #1?

Just realised Candeias isn't there; that's ridiculous! Obviously, they're saving Windass for the Ballon d'Or...

Roma were bad; their three-CBs were all over the place, which was surprising as they defended really well against Barca. They'll reach the final, as they just need that away goal, which should come -- although Roma haven't conceded at home. On their day Liverpool are blistering, but there's always that fragility there. I still see a Bayern or Real taking advantage of that.

He'd be a good signing. 'Shagger' and Foderingham can fight it out for #1. When we need to sit in and produce a 'backs-against-the-wall' performance McGregor can come in, but when we need to distribution and a more offensive game Foderingham can come in.

If those are your two options, all of it.

I think you need to read up on it.

We'd need to judge the recruitment alongside the performances on the pitch going forward. Murty is not a good manger either. You could argue our recruitment has been good, but the manager has not been able to do his side of things.

'Big team', great players doesn't guarantee success. His tactical innovations has taken them to a new level. I'm not discussing this any more; it was an aside. We'll just agree to disagree.

He was involved in the turnaround, wrt to the behind-the-scenes development of young players; it's one of the reasons why he was appointed. I don't get this need to dismiss a manager's record, or performance, as nothing special simply because he's at a big team. Anyway, this is not the point of the thread. I only mentioned him because he exemplifies the 'right man for the job' idea.

Subjective. The stats show he's one of our best contributors to goals, whether that's scoring them, assisting them, or being involved in the build-up. I don't mind dropping him for a rest, or to suit the tactical plan etc., but I have no time for some of the criticism bandied about.

No way can you say that. He's transformed them. There was a period of 10 years where they were garbage. If it's the right man anyone one of those teams will be successful -- maybe not Scotland... -- and conversely, the wrong man will have them languishing.

Yes, my mistake. Low does have an ok group of players. Mourinho wouldn't, but Guardiola would!

Yes, we weren't that good against Hearts; they made us look good. Nothings really changed.

From a certain point of view, one could argue that Potter is pragmatic, respected and has experience over a number of years. The issue is perhaps the level of that experience. Defeating Voldemort is no small achievement... *gets coat*

One could argue that he is pragmatic. Experience maybe an issue, but it shouldn't rule anyone out if they are the right candidate -- I'm repeating myself, but Joachim Low.

Maybe, but Potter has been successful over a longer term, albeit in the Swedish lower leagues. Experience should rule anyone out, as long as they're the right candidate. Joachim Low was a nobody before taking Germany to new heights (relatively speaking!).

The DoF should be doing that. Then any manager should be scouted to meet those needs and philosophy. Southampton keep a black box on managers that they want to, or could, continue their style and philosophy. The managers fit into the club's philosophy.

There are negatives -- although your's is just local culture I presume, so he'll not be doing that here! It's a big step up for him. It's a good step for him. For us, maybe too much of a gamble? Again...