Sutton_blows_goats 6,516 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 3 hours ago, Gonzo79 said: Ancelotti announced on Tuesday, according to a reliable poster elsewhere. Was it the same one who said it was Gerrard the middle of last week? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,507 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Just now, Sutton_blows_goats said: Was it the same one who said it was Gerrard the middle of last week? Nope. I don't think Gerrard returning was really on the cards. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CammyF 9,648 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 (edited) Gerrard was interviewed for the role but ruled himself out over the last few days. Couple of reasons doing the rounds are a deal with a TV company and the fact his wife and family ruled out moving to Scotland with him (again). He had support within the club and was seen as the "safe" appointment as he knows the club, knows the league, knows what's expected and off course was "successful" here previously. Edited May 30 by CammyF 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fa1833 495 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 17 minutes ago, CammyF said: Gerrard was interviewed for the role but ruled himself out over the last few days. Couple of reasons doing the rounds are a deal with a TV company and the fact his wife and family ruled out moving to Scotland with him (again). He had support within the club and was seen as the "safe" appointment as he knows the club, knows the league, knows what's expected and off course was "successful" here previously. Yes, I've read something similar, TNT sports supposedly. Plus his daughter is pregnant and wants to stay put plus the whole Mrs drama will always be nagging him for more time etc especially when he becomes a Grandpa, we need someone who is solely committed to the job at hand for however many seasons in charge. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger_syntax 4,931 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 43 minutes ago, CammyF said: He had support within the club and was seen as the "safe" appointment as he knows the club, knows the league, knows what's expected and off course was "successful" here previously. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMAA 3,762 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 On 28/05/2025 at 23:12, Rousseau said: Why? I haven’t done my research and don’t have anything to base it on really. My first choice has been Knutsen for the past 3 appointments but looks like he’ll stay where he is. Ancelotti is a gamble but a very interesting one. The fact is, anyone is a gamble. Clement had a track record of winning leagues and didn’t work out. Muscat is a good option too. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
compo 8,141 Posted May 31 Author Share Posted May 31 I'm so confident i stuck a bet on Martin becoming manager at odds of 3/1 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 12,131 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 2 hours ago, DMAA said: I haven’t done my research and don’t have anything to base it on really. My first choice has been Knutsen for the past 3 appointments but looks like he’ll stay where he is. Ancelotti is a gamble but a very interesting one. The fact is, anyone is a gamble. Clement had a track record of winning leagues and didn’t work out. Muscat is a good option too. I favour Martin out of the likely candidates. I think Priske and Fagioli look like better options than Ancelotti - and maybe Martin - but I'm not sure how likely they are. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,507 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 6 minutes ago, Rousseau said: I favour Martin out of the likely candidates. Why? His record elsewhere isn't great and his style is the soon to be outdated Pep 'possession at all costs'. I'll be gutted if we appoint him. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutton_blows_goats 6,516 Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Just now, Gonzo79 said: Why? His record elsewhere isn't great and his style is the soon to be outdated Pep 'possession at all costs'. I'll be gutted if we appoint him. I can’t see the attraction to any of the hipsters who insist on playing out from the goalkeeper to beat the press. Most of our games we don’t get pressed. Teams will watch us play it about the back for 90 mins and be delighted with a point. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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