Next Manager Watch

[thebenjamin]

I saw it mentioned in here somewhere, about us doing what Arsenal have done and getting a Spurs ex player as DOF to work with a Spurs theory Manager.

The only manager that would fall under that, currently, is Poch. And he doesn’t even like DOF’s by some accounts.

But it got me thinking about potential ex players that could do the DOF side. And, there really is a lack of options. In fact, I’m pushed to find one, other than Klinsmann, but his specialities lie elsewhere within the football system. We really haven’t got anyone, until Modric retires and sources us all the best players in the world.

Other possibilities:
King - nope
Carrick - potential for manager
Berbatov - not interested
Keane - nope
Jenas - nope
Daws - nope
Davids - no idea
Krancjar - no idea, but his dad was a manager

They’re the more recent ones, if you go back further, it gets even worse.

Sheringham
Ginola
Ferdinand
Anderton

Gazza

Makes you(me) wonder why we haven’t had a lot of success, when it appears (from that list alone) that we haven’t ever really had any kind of serious football leadership on the pitch. That may be harsh, but to me, it kind of tells a story.

Eventually Lloris

 

[GMI]

I saw it mentioned in here somewhere, about us doing what Arsenal have done and getting a Spurs ex player as DOF to work with a Spurs theory Manager.

The only manager that would fall under that, currently, is Poch. And he doesn’t even like DOF’s by some accounts.

But it got me thinking about potential ex players that could do the DOF side. And, there really is a lack of options. In fact, I’m pushed to find one, other than Klinsmann, but his specialities lie elsewhere within the football system. We really haven’t got anyone, until Modric retires and sources us all the best players in the world.

Other possibilities:
King - nope
Carrick - potential for manager
Berbatov - not interested
Keane - nope
Jenas - nope
Daws - nope
Davids - no idea
Krancjar - no idea, but his dad was a manager

They’re the more recent ones, if you go back further, it gets even worse.

Sheringham
Ginola
Ferdinand
Anderton

Gazza

Makes you(me) wonder why we haven’t had a lot of success, when it appears (from that list alone) that we haven’t ever really had any kind of serious football leadership on the pitch. That may be harsh, but to me, it kind of tells a story.

The other local example is West Ham with Mark Noble………

 

[ComfortablyNumb]

The other local example is West Ham with Mark Noble………

Why not Hoddle?

 

[RuskyM]

Scott Parker was a leader but not really setting the world alight as a manager.

I have this feeling Jan Vertonghen and Hojbjerg are going to be very good coaches.

Parker’s fine as a manager, he’s just in that Norwich stage of being too good for the Championship but not good enough for the top table. Agree with you re Superjan/Hojbjerg.

Not suggesting him at all but do we know how Huddlestone’s doing at United? Must have something about him to be handpicked.

 

[spurs mental]

Can we have Hitchen back?

Pretty sure we broke him.

 

[HedgieSpur]

Parker’s fine as a manager, he’s just in that Norwich stage of being too good for the Championship but not good enough for the top table. Agree with you re Superjan/Hojbjerg.

Not suggesting him at all but do we know how Huddlestone’s doing at United? Must have something about him to be handpicked.

I haven’t seen much about Parker to say he’s fine as a manager. Did ok at Fulham I guess.

I don’t think one can really tell in advance which players will and won’t be good managers tbh.

 

[coy-spurs1882]

Can we have Hitchen back?

no. his player recruitment had been catastrophic

 

[Russ1201]

Nuno I will give you.

Santini was a big name in football at the time, after winning the league with Lyon and Confederations cup with France, in fact, at the time, Frank Arnesen wanted to appoint Jol as manager but Levy didn't think he was a big enough name, so they brought in Jol as assistant and Santini as manager.

Sherwood was just interim manager.

What about Ramos mate

 

[Oh Teddy Teddy]

What about Ramos mate

Bloke had just won 5 trophies with Sevilla in two years including back-to-back UEFA Cups; stock had never been higher.

 

[Marty]

Parker’s fine as a manager, he’s just in that Norwich stage of being too good for the Championship but not good enough for the top table. Agree with you re Superjan/Hojbjerg.

Not suggesting him at all but do we know how Huddlestone’s doing at United? Must have something about him to be handpicked.

I think the Brugge fiasco now counts far more against Parker than anything he did with Fulham or Bournemouth. That is a massive blot on his CV.

But having said that, I also think the belligerent comments he made before being sacked by Bournemouth will count against him when other chairmen look for a new manager to hire. Bournemouth players subsequently proved that, though they might have the worst squad in the league, they aren't anywhere near as bad as Parker claimed they were.

 

[olithfc]

Eventually Lloris

Didn't someone suggest him as a future DoF?

 

[SPURSLIFE]

Perisic hasn't lived up to anyone's expectations for sure.

But he was a low risk good option at the time being a free transfer so the arguement is kind of pointless. At his age he was always going to be hit or miss especially adapting to a new league.

Bit desperate trying to beat Conte with that stick when he was on a free and in his mid 30s.

Because he was free doesn't mean he was a good option.

 

[sidford]

Anyone got the times article that has Enrique very close, if not top, of Paraticis list? Also supposedly says we are confident of keeping Kane

 

[RuskyM]

I think the Brugge fiasco now counts far more against Parker than anything he did with Fulham or Bournemouth. That is a massive blot on his CV.

But having said that, I also think the belligerent comments he made before being sacked by Bournemouth will count against him when other chairmen look for a new manager to hire. Bournemouth players subsequently proved that, though they might have the worst squad in the league, they aren't anywhere near as bad as Parker claimed they were.

I haven’t seen much about Parker to say he’s fine as a manager. Did ok at Fulham I guess.

I don’t think one can really tell in advance which players will and won’t be good managers tbh.

Not claiming he’s the second coming of anyone: just getting promoted from the Championship twice is an impressive feat.

 

[Yiddo100]

Anyone got the times article that has Enrique very close, if not top, of Paraticis list? Also supposedly says we are confident of keeping Kane

 

[Sandro30]

Anyone got the times article that has Enrique very close, if not top, of Paraticis list? Also supposedly says we are confident of keeping Kane

The former Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique would be open to holding talks with Tottenham Hotspur if the club part ways with Antonio Conte.

Luis Enrique has been out of work since December, when his departure as the head coach of Spain was announced after their loss on penalties to Morocco in the World Cup’s round of 16. He is interested in a move to the Premier League and would make a swift return to club management if he believed the right job was available.

Tottenham have been preparing for life after Conte, with all parties now expecting the Italian to move on. Conte’s contract expires in the summer and while there is an option to extend it by another year, there is little appetite from either side to do so.

Luis Enrique is a favoured option for Tottenham’s managing director of football, Fabio Paratici, and would tick many of the boxes Daniel Levy, the club’s chairman, is looking for, including a commitment to attacking football and a record for promoting youth. There is also a belief that Luis Enrique could have enough pedigree and personality to convince Harry Kane to sign a new deal, with Spurs still optimistic the striker will stay.

Luis Enrique played for Barcelona from 1996 to 2004, and took charge of them as coach in 2014. He led Barcelona to consecutive La Liga titles and oversaw them winning the Champions League as part of an incredible treble in 2015, with Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar scoring 122 goals between them. While in charge of Spain, Luis Enrique consistently showed his faith in youth. Gavi and Pedri both shone during his tenure while the likes of Sergio Ramos, the 36-year-old defender, were pushed to the side.

Levy will oversee the appointment of Conte’s successor and could be convinced of Luis Enrique’s appeal. Paratici’s scouting ability is highly respected, even if his future is uncertain, with the club expecting to hear the result of his appeal against a 30-month suspension in the next few weeks. Paratici has been banned by the Italian football federation for his part in the latest financial scandal at Juventus.

Conte’s situation was perilous after Tottenham limped out of the Champions League at the hands of AC Milan last week, after which he admitted that he could be sacked before the end of the season. But a comfortable victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, combined with Manchester United and Liverpool both dropping points, has offered reassurance that even a wounded Spurs, under a weary Conte, can finish in the top four.

The win has given the club more time to consider their options before making an approach. The return of Mauricio Pochettino, who was in charge for over five years and guided Tottenham to the Champions League final, remains a tantalising possibility that would instantly unite the club and fans. Pochettino is believed to be keen, but there is nervousness inside the club about going back to the Argentinian.

Tottenham are keen to tread carefully while Conte is eager not to sour relations with the club before he leaves, not least because he feels hugely grateful for the way they supported him during what has been an extremely difficult few months. Three of Conte’s close friends died, before an operation to remove his gallbladder in February required the 53-year-old to return to Italy for a month.

Conte would like to return to Italy permanently to be closer to his family and there will be no shortage of options in the summer, with his stock as high as ever back in his home country. Juventus, Inter Milan, AC Milan and Roma could all be looking for a new manager at the end of the season.

 

[HedgieSpur]

Not claiming he’s the second coming of anyone: just getting promoted from the Championship twice is an impressive feat.

Very true...they played some great stuff in that campaign too.

 

[RuskyM]

This has been him trying not to sour relations?!

 

[Albertbarich]

I really don't think Enrique is the right option.

We have to learn what we are.

-We won't outspent our rivals
-wont give the manager who he asks for.
-wont give him a balanced squad
-The chairman will interfere.

So why not get a coach who over performs in difficult circumstances. One that has to sell his best players, gets the best out of who he has rather than demands who he wants. One that is flexible enough to change formation based on who he has at his disposal.

We have tried the big name manager route and to be honest by and large it's been miserable. So unless someone knows something that I don't about Levy going and or ENIC selling it seems pointless to me convincing ourselves were some sort of super club ready to go because the way we operate the football side of our business is anything but super club.

 

[chavkev]

Our great lost player that would have possibly taken up a leadership position is Gary Mabbutt. He wanted to stay in the game, but his health made it too difficult.