Next Manager Watch

[Ghost Hardware]

I really can’t see Levy opting for Kompany, it’s far to early for him to take a job here

I can complete see Levy getting excited by the idea of Kompany after seeing how well Arteta has done. Question is, if Arteta wasn’t doing so well at Arsenal and ETH at Utd would we be looking at Kompany and Slot. I’m sure they’d be easy to get as well.

 

[Freddie]

This is from a Belgian fan on Reddit about his time at Anderlecht:

Oh it was absolutely a miracle. That entire club imploded while he was in charge (legal troubles, toxic players, previous owner vs current owner problems, scandals, financial problems, etc.). Yet he still managed 3rd place with probably the worst Anderlecht squad I have seen in my lifetime. Those who call his performance mediocre aren't in the know about Anderlecht's situation; they see a big club like Anderlecht and think 3rd was an average result...little do they know. Anderlecht was doing an Everton but Kompany turned it around and still managed 3rd place.

Kompany left and now Anderlecht is in 9th place, 20 points from 3rd. Anderlecht Director of Football said that Kompany leaving Anderlecht was the biggest disappointment of his career and Anderlecht fans are trying to get rid of the board for letting Kompany go.

That's interesting. I listen to a few podcasts and the Belgian reporters they got on didn't see it that way at all. Maybe in hindsight they view his work differently

 

[Freddie]

Yes. When their stadium is done and if they had an owner who would support him in the same way he has been supported over the past few seasons.

But the city job is one he'd take immediately. No manager in the world turns that down.

Presumably you know him? Otherwise how on earth can you say that with such certainty? There are a million reasons why managers don't take jobs at bigger clubs.

 

[KingNick]

Presumably you know him? Otherwise how on earth can you say that with such certainty? There are a million reasons why managers don't take jobs at bigger clubs.

Seriously, do you not understand the concept of opinions? Or does everyone have to write "In my opinion" before everything they write on here?

 

[curlacious]

I can complete see Levy getting excited by the idea of Kompany after seeing how well Arteta has done. Question is, if Arteta wasn’t doing so well at Arsenal and ETH at Utd would we be looking at Kompany and Slot. I’m sure they’d be easy to get as well.

This. Levy gets seduced by flavour of the month, it's not part of a long term strategic vision.

 

[Ginola+Tonic]

I can complete see Levy getting excited by the idea of Kompany after seeing how well Arteta has done. Question is, if Arteta wasn’t doing so well at Arsenal and ETH at Utd would we be looking at Kompany and Slot. I’m sure they’d be easy to get as well.

I keep seeing this Arteta comparison but I don’t get it.
At the same time Levy could look at what happened with Lampard, Gerrard or any other former top player that failed as a prem manager recently.

We shouldn’t be copying someone else’s model just because it’s worked for them, besides Arsenal fans hated Arteta for the first 3 years, Kompany wouldn’t get that time here.

Winning the championship and being at one of the top English clubs are worlds apart.

 

[cliff jones]

In that speech to Burnley players, he talks about the speed and tempo of passing. That's one aspect of Spurs' play that is brain dead beyond belief over the last 3-4 years. Kompany would have his work cut out for him getting our lot to stop trundling the ball to each other or sloppily playing it in a way that isnt into the stride of the receiving player. When you think of the millions they are paid to coach and play, and we watch that shit every week.

So that's a point in favour of Kompany. But I reckon it's a riskier move than Poch, or even Rodgers. This burnley season is not enough. And he wouldn't be considered by anyone without this first big success at championship level.

good first point, does my head in how we either can’t break through the press or do get through only for one casual pass that really wasn’t difficult to execute effectively means we then pass backwards and start again.

 

[cliff jones]

Glad this thread is back on but fck me there’s so much shit spouted in here.

Because insert name has done whatever, means someone else won’t do well here. Or my fave trying to link candidates to the Arteta story. Fck off.

Why would he leave where he is, he would only want to go to insert name of bigger club if they come in, bla bla.

I’d be happy with any of those being touted, except for Poch whose name keeps worming its way in to wish lists. That was then, this is now.

 

[For the love of Spurs]

I keep seeing this Arteta comparison but I don’t get it.
At the same time Levy could look at what happened with Lampard, Gerrard or any other former top player that failed as a prem manager recently.

We shouldn’t be copying someone else’s model just because it’s worked for them, besides Arsenal fans hated Arteta for the first 3 years, Kompany wouldn’t get that time here.

Winning the championship and being at one of the top English clubs are worlds apart.

Both are students of Pep and play or at least take a lot of what he has done in how they set up. Not saying it’s the right move but it’s closer to Arteta than Frank or Gerrard. The style of Gerrard and Lampard is to be honest underwhelming.

 

[IfiHadTheWings]

Mostly similar...
But better see this full 11min speech of him...the first player meeting he had at Burnley

Sold

 

[glacierSpurs]

Impressive

After he said, "My passion is scoring goals", ok I'm in.

 

[EastUpperDK82]

Sold

Better than stickmen... very honest, straight forward, cool and clever... his ideas sound perfect to me... impressive speech. Let's see what happens. He's in the mix for sure.

 

[Ghost Hardware]

I keep seeing this Arteta comparison but I don’t get it.
At the same time Levy could look at what happened with Lampard, Gerrard or any other former top player that failed as a prem manager recently.

We shouldn’t be copying someone else’s model just because it’s worked for them, besides Arsenal fans hated Arteta for the first 3 years, Kompany wouldn’t get that time here.

Winning the championship and being at one of the top English clubs are worlds apart.

The Arteta comparison for me comes more from spending time as Pep’s number 2 and developing under him. Kompany tactically is very similar in style to Pep in regards to retaining the ball for long periods and a slow build up. There is a link there unlike Gerrard or Lampard.

And you’re right, we shouldn’t be looking at ETH as an indicator for Slot for example or Kompany and Artera. Every manager should be judged on their own merits, doing otherwise is a recipe for disaster. But that doesn’t mean Levy will feel the same.

 

[King of the Lane]

Usually I would ignore a tweet like that but the fact that A&C has reopened this thread without public ITK...im suspecting something has been shared behind the scenes.

 

[Beefyboy]

Usually I would ignore a tweet like that but the fact that A&C has reopened this thread without public ITK...im suspecting something has been shared behind the scenes.

Marcus is a sports anchor on ITV and hosts a really good spurs pod. He's a massive spurs fan and also just quite a credible guy. He's certainly not a fake ITK twitter account or clout chaser.

I can't remember him sharing something like this before so he must have reason to think there's some truth in it. Peaked my interest anyway!

 

[wishkah]

Can’t see why Komp wouldn’t want to have a season in the prem with the squad that’s 14 points clear

 

[Freddie]

Seriously, do you not understand the concept of opinions? Or does everyone have to write "In my opinion" before everything they write on here?

Well there's a way to clearly distinguish facts and opinions.

But seriously, do you understand the meaning of immediately? You think he'd abandon Arsenal when they are title favourites to join their rivals?

 

[Ghost Hardware]

Can’t see why Komp wouldn’t want to have a season in the prem with the squad that’s 14 points clear

I’m sure he’d be happy to stay but I can’t see any manager who’s only managed in the Championship and a smaller European league turning us or any top 6 team down.

 

[Russ1201]

I might be a bit cynical but i would guess Levy would like the 3 rumoured managers on shortlist as i doubt they be as demanding for players, as they are up and coming managers. Poch,Mourinho and Conte where strong personalities with a lot of clout and stood up to levy.

 

[Freddie]

I’m sure he’s be happy to stay but I can’t see any manager who’s only managed in the Championship and a smaller European league turning us or any top 6 team down.

I honestly think it depends on how much he believes in himself. Guys with less confidence in their ability might jump at the chance in case it never comes again. More confident guys might want to hone their craft gradually knowing that if they're as good as they think the big clubs will come knocking later.