crodonilson
He/Him
I've whittled it down to realistic choices, those who are out of work or not in management jobs to keep down compensation under FFP. Also some degree of experience of English football important. Also needs to be head coach rather than manager material to work within the current structure and have a progressive approach.
Here are the runners and riders:
David Weir – Did a magnificent job under David Moyes at Everton, cut his managerial teeth in a really difficult job at Sheffield United and will be better for that experience.
Malky Mackay – Led Cardiff to promotion and enjoyed success at Watford, highly regarded and a shade unlucky to lose his job at the Bluebirds.
Pepe Mel – Can continue the work of Poyet and Garcia, would be a natural successor. Spanish influence is certain to curry favour in the boardroom.
Sammy Lee – Huge respect within the game, one of Englands finest coaches of recent times.
Chris Hughton – Did a fantastic job on a shoestring budget at Birmingham, and firefighting at Newcastle, kept Norwich’s head above water in the EPL before being harshly sacked.
Steve Wigley – Done a fine job with Fulhams academy, led them to FA Youth Cup final, keen to get back into management.
Terry Connor – Albion through and through, head coach rather than manager would suit him, worked wonders with Mick McCarthy at Ipswich in 18 months from adrift at the bottom ot the verge of the play-offs.
Steve Clarke – Solid job at West Brom leading them to 8th last season, struggled this season but still left the club comfortably above relegation, itching to get back into management and would be a good fit.
Ruel Fox- Linked with the Albion job on a number of occasions in the past. International management on his C.V could give him the edge, liked within the Albion hierarchy.
Alec McLeish – Old school boss mentality may count against him but had huge success in Scotland and led Birmingham to their only ever major trophy and highest league position in many decades.
Glen Hoddle – Risk-taker, plays attractive easy on the eye football.
Ray Wilkins – What he doesn’t know about football isn’t worth knowing, would be a popular choice.
Rio Ferdinand – Leaving Man U for a new challenge, massive respect inside the game, big name would be able to recruit big players and give the club massive spotlight.
Paul Clement – A dark horse, worked under Mourinho and Ancelotti at Real Madrid but knows the English game inside out.
Mike Phelan – Was responsible for Uniteds last title success 12 months ago, dropped like a stone when he left showing how fundamental he was to their success.
Billy Davies – C.V speaks for itself, huge success in the Championship.
Chris Powell – Worked wonders on a shoestring budget at Charlton, destroying League One and then a whisker from the Play-offs, best players sold and unlucky to lose his job this season.
Dean Saunders – One of the best lower league managers, did great job at Wrexham and Doncaster. Couldn’t halt the slide at Wolves but who could have, unlucky not to be given the chance to rebuild there this season, would relish the Albion job.
Glenn Roeder – One of the most respected coaches in England, would work well under DoF, concentrating solely on coaching the team.
Roberto Di Matteo – Champions League on his C.V., nuff said.
Avram Grant – Progressive manager, loves developing and nurturing young talent, another who would appear a natural successor to Garcia.
Rene Meulensteen – Great contact list from his time at United where he was a big success, Fulham didn’t work out but renowned as one of the most forward thinking coaches in European football.
Here are the runners and riders:
David Weir – Did a magnificent job under David Moyes at Everton, cut his managerial teeth in a really difficult job at Sheffield United and will be better for that experience.
Malky Mackay – Led Cardiff to promotion and enjoyed success at Watford, highly regarded and a shade unlucky to lose his job at the Bluebirds.
Pepe Mel – Can continue the work of Poyet and Garcia, would be a natural successor. Spanish influence is certain to curry favour in the boardroom.
Sammy Lee – Huge respect within the game, one of Englands finest coaches of recent times.
Chris Hughton – Did a fantastic job on a shoestring budget at Birmingham, and firefighting at Newcastle, kept Norwich’s head above water in the EPL before being harshly sacked.
Steve Wigley – Done a fine job with Fulhams academy, led them to FA Youth Cup final, keen to get back into management.
Terry Connor – Albion through and through, head coach rather than manager would suit him, worked wonders with Mick McCarthy at Ipswich in 18 months from adrift at the bottom ot the verge of the play-offs.
Steve Clarke – Solid job at West Brom leading them to 8th last season, struggled this season but still left the club comfortably above relegation, itching to get back into management and would be a good fit.
Ruel Fox- Linked with the Albion job on a number of occasions in the past. International management on his C.V could give him the edge, liked within the Albion hierarchy.
Alec McLeish – Old school boss mentality may count against him but had huge success in Scotland and led Birmingham to their only ever major trophy and highest league position in many decades.
Glen Hoddle – Risk-taker, plays attractive easy on the eye football.
Ray Wilkins – What he doesn’t know about football isn’t worth knowing, would be a popular choice.
Rio Ferdinand – Leaving Man U for a new challenge, massive respect inside the game, big name would be able to recruit big players and give the club massive spotlight.
Paul Clement – A dark horse, worked under Mourinho and Ancelotti at Real Madrid but knows the English game inside out.
Mike Phelan – Was responsible for Uniteds last title success 12 months ago, dropped like a stone when he left showing how fundamental he was to their success.
Billy Davies – C.V speaks for itself, huge success in the Championship.
Chris Powell – Worked wonders on a shoestring budget at Charlton, destroying League One and then a whisker from the Play-offs, best players sold and unlucky to lose his job this season.
Dean Saunders – One of the best lower league managers, did great job at Wrexham and Doncaster. Couldn’t halt the slide at Wolves but who could have, unlucky not to be given the chance to rebuild there this season, would relish the Albion job.
Glenn Roeder – One of the most respected coaches in England, would work well under DoF, concentrating solely on coaching the team.
Roberto Di Matteo – Champions League on his C.V., nuff said.
Avram Grant – Progressive manager, loves developing and nurturing young talent, another who would appear a natural successor to Garcia.
Rene Meulensteen – Great contact list from his time at United where he was a big success, Fulham didn’t work out but renowned as one of the most forward thinking coaches in European football.