New coach - now we know

[turbo]

From all reports not the easiest guy to work with and we don't have the money to quickly replace players if he burns bridges.

His attitude on the pitch as a player wasn’t great towards his teammates if they didn’t do what he wanted them to. Can’t imagine it’s a lot better as a manager.

 

[priorpeter]

Absolutely f**king not. Do not want him anywhere near this club.

 

[Stuartmcateer]

They have waited this long. May as well leave it until next week so the womens team gets clean air for their season launch on Saturday.

 

[Jimmy]

Is Scott McDonald a good shout? Coming off a great year in NPL QLD, winner , played at a high level, knows the a-league, has a point to prove. Not sure what his personality/youth acumen is like, but we could do worse I reckon

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[Coastalraider]

I heard a whisper it’s likely to be a foreigner.

 

[Wombat]

Is Scott McDonald a good shout? Coming off a great year in NPL QLD, winner , played at a high level, knows the a-league, has a point to prove. Not sure what his personality/youth acumen is like, but we could do worse I reckon

Doesnt pass the dickhead policy.

 

[Insertnamehere]

I heard a whisper it’s likely to be a foreigner.

If its someone from Montys UEFA pro course I'd probs be ok.

 

[Jimmy]

For the reference.
I don't mind if we don't sign Benny.
It's just the way we've handled the situation that pisses me of.

 

[Stuartmcateer]

I heard a whisper it’s likely to be a foreigner.

Needs more context.

There’s foreigners. But then there’s foreigners.

We just need to make sure we end up with someone who adds value like gombau at Adelaide or littbarski rather than the Steve McMahon that Perth got. ??‍♂️

 

[Wombat]

Needs more context.

There’s foreigners. But then there’s foreigners.

We just need to make sure we end up with someone who adds value like gombau at Adelaide or littbarski rather than the Steve McMahon that Perth got. ??‍♂️

As both our owners are Poms.....its pretty likely any foreigner is going to be a Brit.

The important thing is to get this right because there have been some absolutely shite famous English Managers like Frank Lampard, Paul Ince and Tony Adams etc.

Obviously Ben Cahn is the perfect fit but if we are chasing a famous gimmick we need to be careful or we will end up with Usian Bolt as our Coach.

 

[FFC Mariner]

As both our owners are Poms.....its pretty likely any foreigner is going to be a Brit.

The important thing is to get this right because there have been some absolutely shite famous English Managers like Frank Lampard, Paul Ince and Tony Adams etc.

Obviously Ben Cahn is the perfect fit but if we are chasing a famous gimmick we need to be careful or we will end up with Usian Bolt as our Coach.

As long as it's not some cheap no name who can't get a job in UK and is desperate.

 

[Spacks]

I wonder if Harry Kewell has gotten any better ?

 

[Wombat]

I wonder if Harry Kewell has gotten any better ?

He is exactly the sort of name they might mistakenly think is a good idea.

 

[sydmariner]

He is exactly the sort of name they might mistakenly think is a good idea.

Socceroos legend, terrible coach.

 

[pjennings]

Socceroos legend, terrible coach.

From reports a very good coach a la Sergio. Not so good as a manager.

 

[shipwreck]

Unfortunately has the ego to want to be a manager, but is a blue collar coach

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Needs more context.

There’s foreigners. But then there’s foreigners.

We just need to make sure we end up with someone who adds value like gombau at Adelaide or littbarski rather than the Steve McMahon that Perth got. ??‍♂️

You’re thinking we might appoint that new Irish coach, Mike O’Mulvey?

 

[Michael]

We really need this new coach signed and starting work like Monday next week. Under a month now till the league starts. Need as much time as possible for this coach to implement their style so we’re not behind the rest of the comp.
And I’m interested to know which staff will be kept, if it’s a foreign coach it’s likely they’ll want their own staff they know and trust. So who are the non negotiables when they arrive? Andy? The big bald guy with a beard who’s name always escapes me? New bloke Andres? Muller?

If it’s a domestic coach like Abbas I’d imagine no change in staff is needed. Just the academy u20s coach to assistant.

There’s the expensive option (foreign) or the smart domestic options that fit the criteria (Abbas or cahn ?)

 

[FFC Mariner]

You can get cheap and nasty foreign as well

 

[pjennings]

There are plenty of good OS coaches available - many that play in a style that a lot of us would be happy with. The problem with many though would be working on a tight budget and using it as a badge of honour a la Monty.

Managers complaining about their lack of budget rather than using it to laud the exploits of their players just sends the wrong message to the players. If the manager has managed at high level, particularly in England, the chances of getting good value visa players will also be diminished as his contacts would undoubtedly have high wage demands.