Spurs want Rodgers to replace Arry - Sun article

[onthetwo]

TOTTENHAM are planning for life after Harry Redknapp and preparing a move for Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers.





Chairman Daniel Levy accepts Redknapp will take the England job when it is offered.
And Levy is a major fan of Rodgers, who is seen as one of the rising stars in European management after working wonders with the south Wales outfit.
And Tottenham are likely to sound out Rodgers, 39, even though he has just signed a new deal at Swansea.
Real Madrid chief Jose Mourinho would be too expensive and would not be provided with the player budget he demands.
Everton chief David Moyes and former Spurs hero Jurgen Klinsmann have also been on the list to take over.
Yet White Hart Lane supremo Levy believes he would face a major task to persuade Klinsmann to quit his job as United States coach while the family home is also in California.
Moyes is highly-rated in North Lane but Levy prefers the Barcelona-style football which Rodgers has brought to Swansea.
Having worked under Mourinho at Chelsea, former Reading and Watford boss Rodgers helped Swansea to promotion in his first season and they are currently 10th in the Premier League.
Initially on a one-year rolling deal, Rodgers signed a new 3½-year contract but he would be unlikely to turn down an approach from the north London giants."

I just hope hes not another Phil Brown (at Hull) mg:mg:

 

[AngerManagement]

Totally different ball game managing us to managing Swansea, it would be a pretty massive gamble I feel.

One season of relative success in our division only (and still only managing at midtable level....although of course far exceeding expectations)

I'd feel a lot more confident had he repeated his success over a number of years, I mean several managers have taken clubs that should be fighting relegation and got them to midtable and beyond (Curbs, Pardew, Big Sam, George Burley) and i'm not sure we'd want any of them managing us.

In reality though, who can we bring in who will not represent a significant gamble at this stage? Jose? I really don't think he will be Spurs manager next season

Beyond him there is no one you cannot cast doubts over, so if Rodgers is the man appointed to take over I will back him 100%, got to be better than David Moyes surely?

 

[Ron Burgundy]

I think he's a very good manager, but with the greatest of respect, he's hardly likely to tip the balance in our favour when it comes to getting top players this summer is he?

 

[danielneeds]

I think he's a very good manager, but with the greatest of respect, he's hardly likely to tip the balance in our favour when it comes to getting top players this summer is he?

This whole argument is junk. Big managers don't get you players, hard cash, CL, and a projection of success does.

 

[Wheeler Dealer]

I think he's a very good manager, but with the greatest of respect, he's hardly likely to tip the balance in our favour when it comes to getting top players this summer is he?

That's where the problem lies. He appears a very good coach, manager, and has respect of his players, but is he the name that will convince Modric, Bale and VDV to commit their future to WHL, or is he the man who will be able to convince the cream of the world that this is the club to be at.

I would have no objections if he replaced Redknapp as long as his appointment is associated with a DOF with massive worldwide credibility

 

[JohanTheYid]

Still think if Mourinho/Guardiola no go's, which they likely are, then we could do a hell of a lot worse than Capello. The guy is 1) gettable, 2) respected (club) coach worldwide and 3) is a winner.

 

[ParkLaneUpper]

I would have no objections if he replaced Redknapp as long as his appointment is associated with a DOF with massive worldwide credibility

I think this combination would be excellent for Spurs long term. I have read we are chasing the DOF who was at Barcelona when Laporta was in charge.

 

[Shanks]

Tis a big gamble to be hones.

But potentially could be the manager to be given the right amount of time to develop us from the bottom up.

He has proper decent football ideas, and has got a bunch of average at best Prem players, playing some fantastic football.

Best thing about them, is that they work hard for each other - and my concern is that Spurs fans need someone to hit the ground running with the team, not take 2/3 years development again.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

ha ha!

Two wildly different responses to my post!

Clearly I don't think my argument is 'junk', or I wouldn't have written it. Surely is the choice of manager not an indication of assumed/projected success? Rodgers has precisely no experience of handling big players - that could be an issue.

Not playing down the important of the other factors - CL, money and the appearance of an upward trajectory are all vital.

But we don't have the money, CL is debatable, and from outsiders perspective (lets face it, if you're not an up and coming British player, Rodgers is not (yet!) exactly a tier 1 manager is he?) upward trajectory could be compromised by the removal of your most successful manager in recent history with a comparatively unproven one.

For the record, I like Rodgers, I think he's an excellent manager with a lot of potential. Which is great. But is it right for a team that wants to progress? I actually think he'd do a very good job personally.

 

[pablo73]

I hope this is true

 

[Teddy Klinsmann]

I'd take Rodgers anyday over Capello. I love the fact that he is only 39, plays excellent football and is sensible in his approach to everything from the way he deals with the media to the way he manages his team.

Capello, no doubt is a great coach but the whole England thing, his age, his lack of English just put me off - another short term approach.

Rodgers if he were to be a success really could be our manager for 10 years and lead us through the as we build the new stadium and look to push on from our recent success. I'd be happy with this.

 

[Shanks]

I'd take Rogers over Capello also.

Mourinho
Moyes
Rogers

Are the 3 choices I'd go for to be honest.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

Not a fan of Moyes, can't really put my finger on why. I think I'd prefer Rodgers

 

[Shanks]

I guess for me, whilst not impressing as much football wise as Rogers, he has really provided a steady team at Everton and often brings through youngsters at the club.

 

[mattyspurs]

Mourinhio, obviously first choice, but completely unrealistic.

Brendan Rodgers for me, is the next one that I want, and would be very excited to get him. The more I hear from him, the more I like him. His whole football philosophy, ethos, he is a proper student of the game, he understands it, and more importantly he wants his players to understand it.

What he has said about Luka Modric aswell today, sums him up for me, he talks a different language to other managers which excites me and should exicte our players aswell.

Rodgers said: "Luka Modric is a wonderful talent. He has great balance and artistry on the ball, he has great precision in his passing and great arrogance with the ball.

"A great arrogance with the ball" That is a great comment. I love Harry and what he has brought to the club, but can you imagine Rodgers working with the players we have here, Modric, Rafa, Bale. He would have a field day.

 

[Stoof]

Forgive me for being a cynic, but is this not the laziest of lazy journalism.

Who are we playing next? Ah yes, Swansea.

 

[ItsBoris]

I think he's a very good manager, but with the greatest of respect, he's hardly likely to tip the balance in our favour when it comes to getting top players this summer is he?

Well he has gotten the right players for Swansea (Siggurdson, Vorm, Caulker, etc). As another poster said, it's not about the manager. Also I'm more concerned that the next manager gets the youth system and philosophy right. Rodgers would be perfect for us imo, especially because of the emphasis he puts on youth development. I have a feeling that DL might like him for that reason.

Although it is ridiculous for the article to assume that they know what DL is thinking.

 

[st@rbug]

I'd take Rodgers anyday over Capello. I love the fact that he is only 39, plays excellent football and is sensible in his approach to everything from the way he deals with the media to the way he manages his team.

Capello, no doubt is a great coach but the whole England thing, his age, his lack of English just put me off - another short term approach.

Rodgers if he were to be a success really could be our manager for 10 years and lead us through the as we build the new stadium and look to push on from our recent success. I'd be happy with this.

Amazed that you would rate Rodgers over Capello. Forget the England thing, Capello is a club manager, and a bloody good one at that. Look at the exp he would bring and look and the trophies he has won, compared to Rodgers. One good season with a side still buzzing from being in the prem does not a great manager make.

 

[nicdic]

Mourinho is clearly first choice, but after him I'd take Rodgers.

 

[Mr Pink]

Rodgers is my first choice, simple as that. He's perfect in my eyes and the fact that he's so young but yet so knowledgeable, talented and seems like an ideal fit in terms of footballing principles would bode well for the long term future.