If Not Lage, Then Who?

[Tony Towner]

Not really convinced that's a thing anymore. It was Thelwell who came up with it.

 

[Keef]

You’re always a bundle of fun, how about not wanting him for his racism towards anton Ferdinand, his shagging another players wife, and his just general unpleasantness?

 

[Tony Towner]

I wasn't referring to Terry specifically. Compliments are always gratefully received though

 

[thisisgil]

Thomas Frank is doing good things at Brentford and he's also working in a system similar to ours, in that he doesn't directly pick the players but has a final say / veto in signing decisions.

I don't think a change of manager is solely the answer though. I also think we need someone analogous to Thelwell. He played a much larger part in our success than we as fans give him credit for.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Brentford wouldn't let Frank go.

 

[thisisgil]

Brentford wouldn't let Frank go.

Isn't this whole thread hypothetical, though?

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

Yes I suppose it is. If we are going that way hypothetical then I would be wanting Potter.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I think I'd have to veto Thomas Frank because he chews gum with his mouth open.

 

[Wilf Wolf]

Isn't this whole thread hypothetical, though?

The clue is in the “if” in the title.

 

[WsWolf]

Brentford wouldn't let Frank go.

I'm not sure they can actually stop him if he wants to come. He probably wouldn't though, so.

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I think he really likes the way it is set up for him there.

 

[WsWolf]

Julien Stephan is one from left field. Did a good job with Rennes, won a cup and got them into the CL and is now at Strasbourg.

Plays an attacking 433.

 

[Johnny75]

Julien Stephan is one from left field. Did a good job with Rennes, won a cup and got them into the CL and is now at Strasbourg.

Plays an attacking 433.

Plays 3-5-2 doesn't he?

Used to play 4-3-3 with Rennes. Sounds a good tactician and has obviously over achieved with both clubs.

 

[Sam-Wolf]

Julien Stephan is one from left field. Did a good job with Rennes, won a cup and got them into the CL and is now at Strasbourg.

Plays an attacking 433.

Was at Strasbourg last weekend watching their game against Reims. Played a fairly fluid 3-5-2 in that game, was very odd. In complete control and let them back in due to some very rogue substitutions (including the wing backs swapping sides!). Very impressive first half where they could have scored a few from some really good crossing positions. However, then in the second half brought Ajorque on (who really is a head on a stick, odd footballer!), and then stopped crossing then ball! Baffling.

 

[WsWolf]

Plays 3-5-2 doesn't he?

Used to play 4-3-3 with Rennes. Sounds a good tactician and has obviously over achieved with both clubs.

I'd only seen 433 as I haven't watched Strasbourg. I only really watched Rennes as it was during lockdown and I was just watching any football I could get.

 

[WsWolf]

Was at Strasbourg last weekend watching their game against Reims. Played a fairly fluid 3-5-2 in that game, was very odd. In complete control and let them back in due to some very rogue substitutions (including the wing backs swapping sides!). Very impressive first half where they could have scored a few from some really good crossing positions. However, then in the second half brought Ajorque on (who really is a head on a stick, odd footballer!), and then stopped crossing then ball! Baffling.

This doesn't sound as promising haha. Good insight, thanks.

 

[White Wolf]

Lopetegui for me. I think he's a top manager, strong track record, and most of all he's the only good manager I could realistically see us appointing due to the connections.

 

[KRR1954]

IMHO - Bruno has to go. He is lacklustre, we are clueless in attack even with quality players. We now have a good squad and bench but no-one seems to know how to play.

When Bruno is interviewed he makes no sense so dread to think what he says to the players even in Portuguese!

Such a great shame with all this talent - surely someone out there could do better and relish the chance to work with the likes of Neves, Nunes, etc.

I will be watching this evening from behind the sofa!

On Sunday I was working at our Bowls Club - goal alert one …. Ping…. Neves, then goal alert two…… Ping ….. Jimenez, then goal alert three…… Ping….. VAR, then I knew if another one came it would be 1-1 ……. And it was!

 

[thisisgil]

On Sunday I was working at our Bowls Club - goal alert one …. Ping…. Neves, then goal alert two…… Ping ….. Jimenez, then goal alert three…… Ping….. VAR, then I knew if another one came it would be 1-1 ……. And it was!

Are you blaming Bruno for VAR now? Seems a bit harsh

 

[Wolvensam]

I wouldn’t mind Silva from Fulham to be honest.