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Timberwolf
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I think Gallardo is the most exciting name on the entire list, but also one of the riskier appointments with it being his first job in European football, his (supposedly) limited English, etc. Feels like the appointment most likely to go "Full Ramos" if he just doesn't adapt to English football or something.
I don't think bookies and rumours mean a huge amount when it comes to managerial appointments (Nuno was like 10th+ favourite at various points in summer 21') but there's so little noise around Gallardo compared to a number of other candidates that I'd be surprised if we went there - albeit pleasantly.
I don't think bookies and rumours mean a huge amount when it comes to managerial appointments (Nuno was like 10th+ favourite at various points in summer 21') but there's so little noise around Gallardo compared to a number of other candidates that I'd be surprised if we went there - albeit pleasantly.
cliff jones
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He’s a bit Nuno
spursfan77
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Would Enrique demand a lot of cash then? I know nothing about him but I can’t imagine he’d want more than Conte?
Either way I’m now convinced nothing will be decided until Paratici’s future is. It sounds like he’s the one pushing Enrique but if paratici goes then other options will present themselves. Not going to find out anything till the summer now if the team (hopefully) keep winning.
cliff jones
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subjective first comment
he’s clearly not suitable if another revolution needs to be funded
Yiddo100
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How come?
Freddie
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Enrique's various teams have flitted between playing fluid, exciting football to drab, sterile passing. I think he has the personality for the job but not sure what the football would be like. Personally think Postecoglu plays some really exciting football but a large part of that is down to finding some great Japanese players who have torn up the SPL. Wouldn't be able to upgrade that model at Spurs but I'm confident he'd make us fun again.
I guess most people are basing their preferences for Gallardo purely on media hype. I don't mind a wild punt TBH but only if he plays good football. That's all l ask at this stage. Astonished people are still favouring guys like Tuchel. When will they learn. The 'best' CV isn't necessarily what's best for us.
I guess most people are basing their preferences for Gallardo purely on media hype. I don't mind a wild punt TBH but only if he plays good football. That's all l ask at this stage. Astonished people are still favouring guys like Tuchel. When will they learn. The 'best' CV isn't necessarily what's best for us.
I know it's subjective, that's why I said "I think"
Your second comment shouldn't be correct in an ideal world, but you are right. We won't fund a revolution no matter how badly we need it, and that's my main concern with Enrique.
However, Enrique's revolution would bring us technical midfielders, creative wingers, and ball playing CBs, so in my ideal world that's a revolution worth funding.
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I would be shocked if Levy appointed Gallardo or Postecoglu because I don't think they are prestigious enough names, and I think of Levy as viewing coaches as elements of brand and marketing and international reputation as much as football coaches. Jose and Conte (and Van Gaal who he wanted before Poch) are major profiles, and despite Jose and Conte falling flat on the success front, I could see Levy viewing them as having elevated the brand and prestige of the club on the world stage, which opens new commercial avenues. I was trying to research this, but I think we've quintupled social media followers since 2017; and remember how many media outlets were present for Jose's first press conference because Levy surely does. So, an Enrique (or Tuchel and maybe Poch) would have that world stage presence as well, and rather than footballing reasons, I see marketability as why Levy wouldn't opt for someone like a Gallardo or Postecoglu. But maybe this is all just overly cynical of me.
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GioW
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I'd say you're not far wrong
Great post, thank you, although it leaves me massively worried with the prospect of signing Emiliano Bloody Martinez.
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I think waiting until Paraticis future is sorted is the sensible thing.
Timberwolf
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Think this is 100% true. Jose in particular was Levy catching his white whale and saying "look how big we've become - we got JOSE MOURINHO!!!"
Question is surely this approach has diminishing returns if the club never actually achieves anything. And on a branding/marketing/reputation front you simply can't get bigger than Mourinho so every subsequent manager will be a step down from him.
I think at this point, however you look at it, the best thing for the club on all fronts would be a manager that suits the club and has the potential to achieve long term success, regardless of their reputation and standing. Hopefully after Jose and Conte, Levy has realised that too.
JUSTINSIGNAL
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The thing going against Gallardo is that he is totally untested in Europe. I'm not saying that means he won't be a roaring success BUT if i'm looking at Gallardo and Enrique side by side then Enrique comes out top every time.
He has many of the qualities that Gallardo brings - plays attractive football, promotes youth, is tactically flexible - but has that added experience of winning trophies in a top european league and the champions league.
JUSTINSIGNAL
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I don't agree with this at all. We've got plenty of players in the current squad (and on loan) that would thrive in a possession based team.
However, I will say that Enrique is a very tactically flexible coach. His all conquering Barcelona team were a counter-attacking side more than possession based. Everyone just assumes he is Guardiola-lite because of the Catalan connection but his philosophy is more adaptable than that.
When was the first revolution?
JayB
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This line of reasoning is exactly why I want Tuchel.
He's a very pragmatic and flexible manager who employed upwards of 10 different formations during his time at PSG. He was highly successful at Mainz and Dortmund, clubs with transfer policies that are much closer to our own than to the megaclubs that Mourinho and Conte had become accustomed to. Our setup leaves much to be desired but Tuchel's track record shows he'd be able to cope with it.
He also happens to be a big name who would hopefully keep our best players on side and believing in the club's short-term prospects, and who could lead us to trophies if we manage to shore up three or four holes in the squad this summer.
Tuchel threads the needle as being a manager who can work within Levy's dysfunctional transfer setup (suitable for the medium- and long-term) while also plausibly being a "win now" manager (suitable for the short-term concerns over our best players wanting out).
Slightly off topic but Tim Stiedten the DoF & Head Scout at Leverkusen is leaving.
He was wanted by Chelsea in the summer.
He got in players like Hlozek, Wirtz, Hincapie, Frimpong, Diaby, Palacios, Tapsoba, Schick etc
Was also instumental in getting Xabi Alonso in as manager.
Was at Werder Bremen as DoF and Head Scout. Got in Gnabry, Rashica, Klaasen, Sargeant etc all sold for a profit.
Fabrizio Romano has said there is PL interest in him so could be interesting if Paratici goes
He was wanted by Chelsea in the summer.
He got in players like Hlozek, Wirtz, Hincapie, Frimpong, Diaby, Palacios, Tapsoba, Schick etc
Was also instumental in getting Xabi Alonso in as manager.
Was at Werder Bremen as DoF and Head Scout. Got in Gnabry, Rashica, Klaasen, Sargeant etc all sold for a profit.
Fabrizio Romano has said there is PL interest in him so could be interesting if Paratici goes
Guntz
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Tuchel fell out with the Chelsea board within months of them arriving.
He wouldn't last 5 minutes with Levy.
It's a shame, as I do think he's the best coach available atm.
He's elite tactically.
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