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Who do you want as manager?

Who would be your number one target?


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ShelfSide18

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Aug 23, 2006
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Coming more and more around to AVB now, with reservations, but I have always liked what I've heard from the guy and he walked the walk for Porto. Spurs are far more ripe for what he wants than Chelsea were, I just hope he had learned from that experience.
 

Real_madyidd

The best username, unless you are a fucking idiot.
Oct 25, 2004
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I got all confused and voted for Sherwood. It was in capitals, so seemed good at the time. WOuld love us to promote from within, but have no idea if he is any good.
 

balotz

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Mar 21, 2006
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Coming more and more around to AVB now, with reservations, but I have always liked what I've heard from the guy and he walked the walk for Porto. Spurs are far more ripe for what he wants than Chelsea were, I just hope he had learned from that experience.

AVB lost the dressing room at Chelsea, and I don't think that was really his fault. Got screwed over by big egos after he dropped them (Lampard, Drogba etc).

He was maybe a bit too naive in thinking he could 'change the guard' so quickly, but we don't have that problem at Spurs - our core players are young enough to build a team around, and there's not as much work to do as there was at Chelsea.
 

rez9000

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Feb 8, 2007
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I can understand the arguement Rez, but Guardiola would still be a massive coup. His success at Barca means he is one of the most respected managers in the game. Players would want to play for him, and the fans would back him. He's no Mourinho yet, but success at his next club would certainly mark him down as one of the best in the world.

By the way - I don't think we'll get him but I would expect Levy to at least contact him to see if he was available.

Don't get me wrong, nailsy. I do agree that his achievements at Barcelona can't be denigrated, because regardless of the relative size of a club, there is never any guarantee that a football manager will succeed there. So he has been a successful football manager. But the automatic and necessary caveat to that has to be 'so far'. But you are right, in that that aspect of his career does raise his profile.

I think perhaps that it wouldn't be as significant a managerial appointment as Mourinho, purely because the Special One has proven himself repeatedly at a variety of clubs and in (arguably) the three biggest European leagues. Whereas Guardiola has only proven himself once.
 

DEFchenkOE

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Feb 13, 2006
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AVB lost the dressing room at Chelsea, and I don't think that was really his fault. Got screwed over by big egos after he dropped them (Lampard, Drogba etc).

He was maybe a bit too naive in thinking he could 'change the guard' so quickly, but we don't have that problem at Spurs - our core players are young enough to build a team around, and there's not as much work to do as there was at Chelsea.

That's the thing, he said something along the lines of "the players don't have to back the project, the owner does" yet it's the players that he needed to get results. Regardless if he didn't want them long term, in the short term he needed them on his side and failed miserably there. He will immediately have to get the likes of VdV/Parker/Friedel?? onside
 

teok

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Aug 11, 2011
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AVB lost the dressing room at Chelsea, and I don't think that was really his fault. Got screwed over by big egos after he dropped them (Lampard, Drogba etc).

He was maybe a bit too naive in thinking he could 'change the guard' so quickly, but we don't have that problem at Spurs - our core players are young enough to build a team around, and there's not as much work to do as there was at Chelsea.


Basically chelsea is a completely crazy club and a pretty unique situation where working for abramovich is a bit like working for a mafia boss or some thing. He just throws money at situations and will sack people on a whim, he will also buy in luxury players that do not fit the managers plan. Managers of the calibre of mourinho and ancelloti all eventually did some thing 'wrong'.

AVB wasn't naive he was just given an unrealistic set of goals. Abramovich wanted attractive attacking football immediately, he also wanted to win the champions league immediately. AVB was supposed do all this while dismantling and man managing some of the biggest egos in world football.
 

nailsy

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Jul 24, 2005
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Don't get me wrong, nailsy. I do agree that his achievements at Barcelona can't be denigrated, because regardless of the relative size of a club, there is never any guarantee that a football manager will succeed there. So he has been a successful football manager. But the automatic and necessary caveat to that has to be 'so far'. But you are right, in that that aspect of his career does raise his profile.

I think perhaps that it wouldn't be as significant a managerial appointment as Mourinho, purely because the Special One has proven himself repeatedly at a variety of clubs and in (arguably) the three biggest European leagues. Whereas Guardiola has only proven himself once.

I'd agree with that. Mourinho is the number one manager in the world (Fergie has only done it in Scotland and England), but as he's just signed a new contract there's no chance of him joining. Pep is possible as he's out of work (although very unlikely) and as you say he would still be a risk, but a risk I'm sure most chairmen would be prepared to take.
 

tototoner

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Mar 21, 2004
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Guardiola

I hope he wants a project and bloody hell we are a tough one

But I will settle for just anyone that Levy and the fans give time to and are patient with - never happen though
 

Sp3akerboxxx

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Apr 4, 2006
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Obviously Jose, but not happening. We seriously missed the boat on ancelotti. Guardiola would be great, but that's never going to happen.

Out if what is available, van gaal or avb for me. Both are big risks.
 

stemark44

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Mar 17, 2005
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I will be absolutely distraught if we end up with AVB and I can't believe that Levy will revisit the Ramos era with this clown.
This guy is a talking arse and there is no way he can work effectively in the EPL.
English players simply won't listen to hours and hours of his waffle.
He will leave them totally confused.
We will end up with players praying on each others heads before games and after scoring running to the sidelines to hug him and his cronies....................NO FUCKING WAY JOSE!
 

pezinhoTHFC

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I was dismissive of AVB to start with but I'm seriously coming around to the idea now. He's won the title with Porto so is capable of managing at the top (don't give me "oh it's only the Portuguese league...."). Plus, it says something that Nelson's been shown the door, Saha is probably next and it wouldn't surprise me if Gallas went too - AVB fell out with the senior players at Chelsea; we'd be left with Friedel as the only player older than him.

Definitely don't want Martinez - nice guy and Wigan had a great end run last season but then, they HAD to have a great end run or they'd have followed Blackburn...
 

DuDe

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Jun 23, 2007
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AVB is 'interested':

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11675/7815469/AVB-interested-in-Spurs-job


Sky sources understand Andre Villas-Boas is interested in becoming Tottenham manager but they also understand that there has been no official contact between the two parties.

Villas-Boas has emerged as the favourite to take over at White Hart Lane following Harry Redknapp's departure earlier in the week.

He already has some experience of English football following an ill-fated spell in charge of Chelsea last season, which came to an end in March.

The 34-year-old has since stated that he is looking to get back into management with a club that has a clear, exciting vision for the future.


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And it is understood that he would consider the vacant Spurs job, although no talks have yet taken place.

The likes of David Moyes, Roberto Martinez, Fabio Capello and Jurgen Klinsmann have also been linked with the post since Redknapp made his exit.

Redknapp had spent almost four years at the Tottenham helm and last season guided the club to a fourth-placed finish, but they missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification when Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to claim European football's most coveted prize.

Redknapp had been keen to stay on and extend his current deal with Spurs, but chairman Daniel Levy decided a change was needed
 

Azazello

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Aug 15, 2009
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AVB could be very interesting, but we'll need some pace at CB.

AVB or Capello, with a strong bias to AVB. He's got something to prove.
 

lukespurs7

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Feb 21, 2006
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SEVEN people think PG would come to Spurs, I don't know if that's a reflection of peoples feelings or if it shows too many people can't be arsed to read my posts and just vote on the poll
I think he said he's taking a year out of football, but if he wasn't then I genuinely think he would consider us yes. He made Barcelona into probably the greatest club team there has been and won everything in sight. He is not motivated by money and has said he wants a challenge. If he went to a club any bigger than us it's not really a challenge we'd be perfect for him to work his magic.

It's a very very difficult decision as no-one really stands out except Pep and Jose-who obviously is not coming.
Then there is:
AVB-Could be a massive flop or could build a legacy with us. I doubt his ability but think he mabye deserves a chance and like the idea that he would want to prove something to Chelsea, however if we got him and he was shit again we'd look even more stupid than we already do which is a hard task...oh Spurs you do make me laugh.
Moyes-Good manager but can he really do better than Harry has? Don't like him as a person very much either.
Martinez-Done well at Swansea and Wigan but I'd question his teams defending and the mad run of up and down results they always seem to have.
Capello-Would be a ridiculous idea, same age as Harry, more CL experience yes but no need to necessersarily replace HR with someone with the kind of experience as we are not even in the CL yet again.
Benitez-Fuck right off.

Would've liked to have tried Rogers more than any of these but again is he flavour of the month like Owen Coyle was a few seasons back.

Pep would be n.o1 choice otherwise anyone we go for would be a risk.

I think the point is you need to recruit a manager who suits the direction you are going in, has good qualities in the Transfer market, shares the same values and attitudes on and off the pitch as the club do etc etc.

We need someone fairly young preferably who can build a legacy with us in a new stadium, so for that mabye Martinez and AVB would be best. Would like someone who is likeable that very much puts me off say Moyes, even if he got us playing like Barcelona etc having to listen to his monotone Scottish accent and see his ugly ginger mug on such a regular basis would not be fun, however if he won us the league I'd start to come round to the idea.
 

lukespurs7

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Feb 21, 2006
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I voted for Didier Deschamps.

I have to admit I was surprised that I was the only one who backed him. I think he is a significantly more realistic option that many on that list, and he fulfills virtually every criterion we would have.

He has played in England, Spain, Italy, and France, and has coached in both Italy and France, so he has a continental view of the game. I think this is sorely needed with our transfer dealings, as there are lots of great players in other leagues that fit within our wage and transfer budget structure. We just need a manager who knows where to look. Deschamps is that man.

Deschamps also has the name recognition to attract talent from around the world, and I think his fiery personality would be a big hit with the supporters. He's young enough that he can grow with the club and it isn't as if he is with a European giant in Marseille.

I think Low, Guardiola, and Mourinho would all be sensational, but are not obtainable at the moment.

I like AVB a lot, and was signing his praises long before he came to Chelsea. He has a continental view of the game, is very good tactically, and will be motivated to make Chelsea look like fools.

One name that I think many dismiss too quickly is Capello. Of the managers that we can realistically land, he is the one that I think would keep Wenger awake at night if appointed. We aren't that different from the Roma team he took to a Serie A title, and he has the name to bring in serious talent.

As for Moyes, I sincerely hope he is not appointed. I fear that appointing him or Martinez would signal that the club are entering a phase of austerity with transfer dealings, as they know those two have dealt with limited budgets and would just be happy being at a bigger club.
THIS.

After what happened to us due to those c**** one of the only ways to somehow make up for it would be for AVB to build a legacy with us and win us the league and CL knocking out and spitting on Chelsea on the way there, quite a big ask but if you dont ask you dont get.

Have a funny feeling AVB could do really well.
 

Spursking

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May 16, 2004
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AVB lost the dressing room at Chelsea, and I don't think that was really his fault. Got screwed over by big egos after he dropped them (Lampard, Drogba etc).

He was maybe a bit too naive in thinking he could 'change the guard' so quickly, but we don't have that problem at Spurs - our core players are young enough to build a team around, and there's not as much work to do as there was at Chelsea.
I did get a good impression of him while at FC Porto, but the thing is that being a manager for that team was kind of "easy", because they had players like Falcao and Hulk, etc-----. At Chelsea I was not impressed at all with his team selections. I don't think he has a good sense of what a good team is. At Porto he already had the good players there. At Chelsea, he had good players, but did not use the right team, and just continued using the same team, even though they did not perform. He also made a player like Lukaku unhappy. You cannot destroy a striker talent like that.
 

AngerManagement

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May 15, 2004
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I did get a good impression of him while at FC Porto, but the thing is that being a manager for that team was kind of "easy", because they had players like Falcao and Hulk, etc-----. At Chelsea I was not impressed at all with his team selections. I don't think he has a good sense of what a good team is. At Porto he already had the good players there. At Chelsea, he had good players, but did not use the right team, and just continued using the same team, even though they did not perform. He also made a player like Lukaku unhappy. You cannot destroy a striker talent like that.
it took you that long to get to your real grudge against him?
 
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