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[Smell the hotdog 4,129]

If we’re going down the British route it’s Beale, Martin at Swansea or McKenna at Ipswich for me. Too early in all their careers for it but their next move will likely make them impossible to get should they be successful.

Gerardo Seoane did well at YB in Switzerland and got Leverkusen their best finish in 7 years, bad start this season saw him get the sack.

Bo Svensson done a class job at Mainz who know a thing or two about good managers.

[Colin Traive 23,932]

Is he still in his job?

Easier to get rid of a useless Prime Minister than a useless Rangers manager.

Serious question : how far behind the scum do we need to be before the board (yes, I know they’re fucking hopeless too) finally decide that enough is enough?

[MurrayWilson 3,726]

6 minutes ago, The Dude said:

We managed it for long spells under Walter.

Yes they could grind out wins when needed but they could also be entertaining. That was my point. 

[Big Al 55 9,536]

9 minutes ago, Smell the hotdog said:

If we’re going down the British route it’s Beale, Martin at Swansea or McKenna at Ipswich for me. Too early in all their careers for it but their next move will likely make them impossible to get should they be successful.

Gerardo Seoane did well at YB in Switzerland and got Leverkusen their best finish in 7 years, bad start this season saw him get the sack.

Bo Svensson done a class job at Mainz who know a thing or two about good managers.

Beale already beyond us IMO. Don’t see him giving up a shot at EPL for SPL. Not when they’re top of the league. Although it’s early days I suppose.

[KingKirk 26,525]

Sean dyche on Monday night football 😂

[STEPPS BOY 77,766]

Just said watch this space when talking about his future.

[WWTC 2,468]

3 hours ago, The Specky Liar said:

Hearts fans don't even rate Neilson(which is mental) not a chance would he even be in the top 20 candidates 

Thats alot of nonsense. He was considered when we went for GVB and took Hearts to 3rd in there return season to the PL. 

[mitre_mouldmaster 21,511]

Neilson is one that I dont want, but at the same time im not 100% sure that he wouldnt work.

Would probably feel more comfortable with him than a Rebrov, but would really want someone UK based who has proven themselves at a good level, like a Dyche.

[STEPPS BOY 77,766]

I wouldn’t go back if we appointed Neilson and genuinely can’t believe folk are suggesting it.

[Laudrupsleftfoot 12,352]

8 minutes ago, STEPPS BOY said:

I wouldn’t go back if we appointed Neilson and genuinely can’t believe folk are suggesting it.

Genuinely incredible.

Get Dyche in asap if Neilson is the type of swamp we're wading in if the likes of Dyche become unavailable.

[NorthernLights 2,529]

1 hour ago, MurrayWilson said:

To be fair its a bit of a fallacy that Smiths team of that era didnt play good football. It was great at times. You cant have a team containing Paul Gascoigne and Brian Laudrup and not be good to watch.

It’s his second spell that I remember more clearly tbf

[molesmole 1,398]

Just a tactician. 

Exploits others weaknesses, keeps things interesting.

Not just Plan A we only play like this. I like to see different formations, bit of thought. Switching things up and going for the win. 

Someone that you can see players running through walls for.

Maximum effort and we are 90% there. 

Who that man is........

[The Specky Forum Organiser 69,709]

1 hour ago, Smell the hotdog said:

If we’re going down the British route it’s Beale, Martin at Swansea or McKenna at Ipswich for me. Too early in all their careers for it but their next move will likely make them impossible to get should they be successful.

Gerardo Seoane did well at YB in Switzerland and got Leverkusen their best finish in 7 years, bad start this season saw him get the sack.

Bo Svensson done a class job at Mainz who know a thing or two about good managers.

Absolute madness

[Hadron Collider 32,426]

2 hours ago, The Ibrox Derry said:

If folk are throwing Duncan Ferguson into the hat, I would much rather chance it with Robbie Neilson

 

[BlueSuedeSambas 56,540]

Managerial speculation always throws up some absolutely wild fucking suggestions on here BTW

 

[Smell the hotdog 4,129]

33 minutes ago, The Specky Liar said:

Absolute madness

Same was said when Potter was suggested from Sweden. Don’t get me wrong far down my list, Seoane would be my shout.

[NeoGeo7 11,343]

Before anyone says this isn't a prediction, I was just curious as to how it would turn out with the names suggested in here.

Ran a few sims on FM 23 for the 22/23 season replacing Gio at the start of the season (also ran for Gio as well as a comparison)

If you are going to go with the "you need to get your hole" line then don't bother expanding the spoiler 

Spoiler

Dyche

Formation - 442

League - 2nd (8 points behind them)
League Cup - Quarter Final loss to Motherwell
Scottish Cup - Semi Final loss to Livingston 
Europe - Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in last 16 by Betis

Rebrov

Formation - 433 DM Wide

League - 2nd (13 points behind them)
League Cup - Quarter Final loss to them
Scottish Cup - Quarter Final loss to Hearts
Europe -Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in last quarter finals by PSG

Seoane

Formation - 4231 DM AM Wide

League - 2nd (25 points behind them)
League Cup - Semi Final loss to them
Scottish Cup - 5th Round loss to them
Europe - Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in Group Stage with (Fenerbahce, Sturm Graz and Partizan finishing bottom with 5 points)

Knutsen

Formation - 433 DM Wide

League - 2nd (29 points behind them)
League Cup - Quarter Final loss to Motherwell
Scottish Cup - 5th Round loss to Dundee
Europe - Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in 1st Knock Out Round to RB Leipzig

Stick with Gio

Sacked in January 2023 following a run of bad results and replaced with Knutsen who this time ended up 12 points behind them. The real low for Gio was a 4-0 away loss to the sheep

I also ran it for Bielsa but he left to take over at Man Utd in November 

So FM probably on the money that we are fucked with this squad regardless of who is in charge

 

[The Specky Forum Organiser 69,709]

wtf

[BlueSuedeSambas 56,540]

6 minutes ago, NeoGeo7 said:

Before anyone says this isn't a prediction, I was just curious as to how it would turn out with the names suggested in here.

Ran a few sims on FM 23 for the 22/23 season replacing Gio at the start of the season (also ran for Gio as well as a comparison)

If you are going to go with the "you need to get your hole" line then don't bother expanding the spoiler 

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Dyche

Formation - 442

League - 2nd (8 points behind them)
League Cup - Quarter Final loss to Motherwell
Scottish Cup - Semi Final loss to Livingston 
Europe - Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in last 16 by Betis

Rebrov

Formation - 433 DM Wide

League - 2nd (13 points behind them)
League Cup - Quarter Final loss to them
Scottish Cup - Quarter Final loss to Hearts
Europe -Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in last quarter finals by PSG

Seoane

Formation - 4231 DM AM Wide

League - 2nd (25 points behind them)
League Cup - Semi Final loss to them
Scottish Cup - 5th Round loss to them
Europe - Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in Group Stage with (Fenerbahce, Sturm Graz and Partizan finishing bottom with 5 points)

Knutsen

Formation - 433 DM Wide

League - 2nd (29 points behind them)
League Cup - Quarter Final loss to Motherwell
Scottish Cup - 5th Round loss to Dundee
Europe - Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in 1st Knock Out Round to RB Leipzig

Stick with Gio

Sacked in January 2023 following a run of bad results and replaced with Knutsen who this time ended up 12 points behind them. The real low for Gio was a 4-0 away loss to the sheep

I also ran it for Bielsa but he left to take over at Man Utd in November 

So FM probably on the money that we are fucked with this squad regardless of who is in charge

 

 

 

[don logan 8,241]

41 minutes ago, BlueSuedeSambas said:

Managerial speculation always throws up some absolutely wild fucking suggestions on here BTW

 

Opinions on RM, especially regarding football, are almost always howling. It's like a Tourettes WhatsApp group.

[STEPPS BOY 77,766]

24 minutes ago, NeoGeo7 said:

Before anyone says this isn't a prediction, I was just curious as to how it would turn out with the names suggested in here.

Ran a few sims on FM 23 for the 22/23 season replacing Gio at the start of the season (also ran for Gio as well as a comparison)

If you are going to go with the "you need to get your hole" line then don't bother expanding the spoiler 

  Hide contents

Dyche

Formation - 442

League - 2nd (8 points behind them)
League Cup - Quarter Final loss to Motherwell
Scottish Cup - Semi Final loss to Livingston 
Europe - Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in last 16 by Betis

Rebrov

Formation - 433 DM Wide

League - 2nd (13 points behind them)
League Cup - Quarter Final loss to them
Scottish Cup - Quarter Final loss to Hearts
Europe -Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in last quarter finals by PSG

Seoane

Formation - 4231 DM AM Wide

League - 2nd (25 points behind them)
League Cup - Semi Final loss to them
Scottish Cup - 5th Round loss to them
Europe - Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in Group Stage with (Fenerbahce, Sturm Graz and Partizan finishing bottom with 5 points)

Knutsen

Formation - 433 DM Wide

League - 2nd (29 points behind them)
League Cup - Quarter Final loss to Motherwell
Scottish Cup - 5th Round loss to Dundee
Europe - Lost to Monaco in 3rd Round CL Qualifiers, knocked out of Europa League in 1st Knock Out Round to RB Leipzig

Stick with Gio

Sacked in January 2023 following a run of bad results and replaced with Knutsen who this time ended up 12 points behind them. The real low for Gio was a 4-0 away loss to the sheep

I also ran it for Bielsa but he left to take over at Man Utd in November 

So FM probably on the money that we are fucked with this squad regardless of who is in charge

 

 

[Clemdog 39,389]

Fuck me man.

[Moody Blue 10,076]

[Mor3los_1 3,672]

1 hour ago, The Specky Liar said:

Absolute madness

Russel Martin is doing very well at Swansea tbh but the memories of him being abysmal and keeping Bruno Alves out the team are still too fresh in my mind.

[falkirkNS 6,298]

1 hour ago, STEPPS BOY said:

I wouldn’t go back if we appointed Neilson and genuinely can’t believe folk are suggesting it.

Are cunts on smack, Robbie fucking Neilson, WTF