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[Albion] Fabian Hürzeler **SINGED 15/06/2024**

Would Fabian Hurzeler be a good replacement for RDZ?


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Deportivo Seagull

I should coco
Jul 22, 2003
5,471
Mid Sussex
Where did I say it did? I’m pretty sure I said, support is generally apolitical while being anti racism and homophobia, in basically the first line, while having a slight left wing edge.
It wasn’t a dig at you at all. So my apologies if you took it that way. Just an observation really nothing more.
 




jackalbion

Well-known member
Aug 30, 2011
4,939
It wasn’t a dig at you at all. So my apologies if you took it that way. Just an observation really nothing more.
No worries, my support of the Albion has nothing to do with politics personally IMO. Anyone should probably go back on topic :lolol: . I’ve also heard he’s announced on Wednesday. I also know that the deal is done.
 


Sid and the Sharknados

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NSC Patron
Sep 4, 2022
5,720
Darlington
I find it unfathomable that the concept of opposing prejudice is considered political at all. I don't think Albion has any political leaning. I just see it as a club that promoted good community relations.
This is basically my point - it only makes sense to self identify as left wing if you're unfortunate enough to share a league with teams who self identify as actual facists. Which is clearly not our situation.
 


Zeberdi

“Vorsprung durch Technik”
NSC Patron
Oct 20, 2022
6,941
A decent article in the Athletic by Sebastian Stafford-Bloor.

The last couple of paragraphs:

No wonder Hurzeler caught Brighton’s eye. There are doubts, clearly. St Pauli’s training ground is so close to Hamburg airport that it was prohibited for his staff to fly drones during training sessions. The ultra-slick world of the Premier League it is not. And while Hurzeler’s age is no barrier, his temperament and fiery disposition will have to be curbed.

It is not a surprise that he is getting this opportunity. It was not expected to arrive so soon, though, or to come at such a high level. But that has been said before.


The Athletic - Fabian Hurzeler, set to be Brighton’s new head coach


Couple of other things stand out for me in that article and earlier ones which I thought were one of the keys to his good fit for us and may impress other NSCers;

His experience of working on a sustainable budget yet outperforming his recourses;

“Most impressively, St Pauli evolved under Hurzeler without spending heavily. Instead, they depended on tight matchcraft, previously unheralded players, and emerging potential.”

And managing players older than himself;

Something changes in the way you communicate. I said to myself: ‘OK, now you’re the friendly authority. I’m young and some players may be older than me, so I’m not going to be someone who shouts at them and treats them like children. I’m on their level and I want to convince them through ideas, through my hard work’.
 








The Wookiee

Back From The Dead
Nov 10, 2003
15,384
Worthing
Millwall totally represent the politics of white Bermondsey.

Is Bermondsey white ??

Bermondsey:

White: 54%,
Black: 25%,
Asian: 11%,
Other: 10%

Brighton & Hove

White British80.5% (220,020)79.8%
Non-white10.9% (29,855)14.6%
White-non-British8.6% (23,495)5.7%
Mixed3.8% (10,410)2.3%
Asian4.1% (11,280)7.8%
Black1.5% (4,190)3.5%
Other ethnic group1.5% (3,985)1%
 










dwayne

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
16,269
London
Is Bermondsey white ??

Bermondsey:

White: 54%,
Black: 25%,
Asian: 11%,
Other: 10%

Brighton & Hove

White British80.5% (220,020)79.8%
Non-white10.9% (29,855)14.6%
White-non-British8.6% (23,495)5.7%
Mixed3.8% (10,410)2.3%
Asian4.1% (11,280)7.8%
Black1.5% (4,190)3.5%
Other ethnic group1.5% (3,985)1%
Wow didn't realise Brighton was so white. That's why I prefer London as it's much more multicultural and mixed. Interesting that not many black people want to live in Brighton .
 












el punal

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Aug 29, 2012
12,551
The dull part of the south coast
Wow didn't realise Brighton was so white. That's why I prefer London as it's much more multicultural and mixed. Interesting that not many black people want to live in Brighton .
Probably can’t afford it like most of us.

A three bedroom semi down here in Southampton would go for £300 - £400 k. I reckon I could pick up a bus shelter for that in the twin city. :ohmy:
 


CheeseRolls

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NSC Patron
Jan 27, 2009
6,233
Shoreham Beach
Having read through some of the relevant posts on this thread, It feels like the tactical discussions have headed down a rabbit hole.

I think the key for Fabian Hürzeler will be getting the backroom staff right.

Potter inherited problems in the dressing room, which he was able to overcome. De Zerbi had little time to prepare and had to hit the ground running. Both managers were able to bring with them experienced coaches, who the manager could trust and were able to communicate their ideas from day one.

From the club's perspective I suspect they would prefer to have a little more internal succession. There is Crofts, who as a player was well regarded for his fitness. Lallana now looks to be a big loss, but both Shannon Ruth and Inigo Calderon offer some interesting options. Hürzeler though needs to feel he can trust his staff, especially if and when things aren't going well and not feel paranoid he is being undermined from inside the club.

De Zerbi's coaching staff has left a big hole, which I suspect won't be filled by parachuting in team St Pauli and whilst recruitment on the pitch is critical this summer, I supect coaching appointments could make or break the new manager.
 




dwayne

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
16,269
London
Probably can’t afford it like most of us.

A three bedroom semi down here in Southampton would go for £300 - £400 k. I reckon I could pick up a bus shelter for that in the twin city. :ohmy:
Yer but a relative dump like Brixton in London is more expensive than hove and Brighton so not sure about that one.
 




dwayne

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
16,269
London
Having read through some of the relevant posts on this thread, It feels like the tactical discussions have headed down a rabbit hole.

I think the key for Fabian Hürzeler will be getting the backroom staff right.

Potter inherited problems in the dressing room, which he was able to overcome. De Zerbi had little time to prepare and had to hit the ground running. Both managers were able to bring with them experienced coaches, who the manager could trust and were able to communicate their ideas from day one.

From the club's perspective I suspect they would prefer to have a little more internal succession. There is Crofts, who as a player was well regarded for his fitness. Lallana now looks to be a big loss, but both Shannon Ruth and Inigo Calderon offer some interesting options. Hürzeler though needs to feel he can trust his staff, especially if and when things aren't going well and not feel paranoid he is being undermined from inside the club.

De Zerbi's coaching staff has left a big hole, which I suspect won't be filled by parachuting in team St Pauli and whilst recruitment on the pitch is critical this summer, I supect coaching appointments could make or break the new manager.
Unlikely but could we tempt rosenior back as an assistant with the understanding he's free to go if offered a good managers job?
 


Nobby Cybergoat

Well-known member
Jul 19, 2021
8,630
I think the key for Fabian Hürzeler will be getting the backroom staff right.
I hadn't really thought about it like this but you're right.

Maybe he won't just wholesale bring his back room staff over. Maybe he'll want someone with the qualities he doesn't necessarily have (Brighton experience, PL experience, experience in general). In the same way Venables bought in Don Howe, maybe an older head, someone not looking for a top job. I don't have any names to offer.

Separately, I do also think this might be a chance to Milner to step up to a dual role
 


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