[Albion] Graham Potter joins on four-year deal

[TWOCHOICEStom]

The bit in that article that got my attention was this
The man himself describes his teams as tactically flexible, attack minded and possession based. Every box checked. He even sets up his Östersunds FK side in a 3-5-2 formation with a massive emphasis on the midfield

Something we have been lacking in two of the three departments! Can you guess which two?

In the same way Mike Tyson said "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" I think everyone can have a philosophy and innovative playing style until they play in a relegation dogfight in the Premier League.

Swedish football is gash.

 

[symyjym]

Think Tau is unlikely to get a wp unfortunately.

Yep I know the status is unlikely a summer move but I think that it doesn't rule out a January one though I am not sure.

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

Might as well appoint Frank De Boer and get it over with.
I hope we've a second shortlist in mind for when we have to sack him in December.


'If Potter opts to turn down Brighton, Derby's Frank Lampard could emerge as another serious contender.'

Surely that should be Frank Lampard's Derby's Frank Lampard?

The modern press has gone to the dogs.

 

[PTC Gull]

In the same way Mike Tyson said "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" I think everyone can have a philosophy and innovative playing style until they play in a relegation dogfight in the Premier League.

Swedish football is gash.

I like the approach in as much Potter seems to be able to change things around. He seems to have a plan B and C etc. Sadly something that CH didn't appear to have, or if he did, he didn't use it.

 

[Tony Towner's Fridge]

Possibly, this morning a large helicopter circled over Portslade and Flightradar24 showed it landing in Fishersgate Park, Adenstar Offices are nearby owned by Albion Director Derek Chapman. Note origin of Helecopter on screen shot?View attachment 109576

Although the AC is the Air Ambulance

Origin Hogwarts...Harry Potter is joining us backed up by the very ginger but able Ron Weasley......Voldemort Parish better watch out....

TNBA


TTF

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

With the speed with which Hughton was sacked and Potter identified and interviewed it seems like this has been in the offing for a while. Presumably the club decided that Hughton wasn't capable of successfully implementing the next phase of Plan Brighton Dominate The World so he's swiftly moved on.

When you consider how reluctant Bloom was on pulling the trigger on Hyppia maybe Swansea's parlous financial state has precipitated this move a little earlier than was originally planned?

Rather obviously I really, really hope it works out for us. It's an exciting move in theory, lets hope the reality matches.

 

[Bevendean Hillbilly]

Surely that should be Frank Lampard's Derby's Frank Lampard?

The modern press has gone to the dogs.

That made me grin.

 

[rogersix]

Must say not overjoyed about this but it is not my money at stake I am just a fan.

BG, i overheard in a turkish bath that you were tapped up before this potter chap,
is my sauna sauce correct?

 

[Palacefinder General]

Origin Hogwarts...Harry Potter is joining us backed up by the very ginger but able Ron Weasley......Voldemort Parish better watch out....

TNBA


TTF

"I love the smell of Potter in the morning" (cue Waltz of the Valkyries blaring out, Alan Pardew leaning out of the chopper as it circles over Chalky Road, Portslade)

TNBA
TTFN

PG

 

[casbom]

Alan Nixon on twitter:
SWANSEA. Potter and backroom staff all primed for BRIGHTON move. Compo for lot over 3m.

 

[Birdie Boy]

Does anyone think that maybe the Potter rumours are just smoke & mirrorswhile Albion interview the REAL candidate(s) under the radar?

Steve Parrish or Roy Hodgson? I bloody hope not!

 

[rogersix]

Next year, we're up against the two Champions League finalists and the two Europa League finalists. Plus a Myriad of clubs who have better squads than us.

He's done well elsewhere and the Arsenal & Man City performances were impressive, but, fatuous responses aside, you cannot compare opposition against the likes of Rotherham, Milwall and Jonkopings Sodra to what he will face here.

he will have a different squad

 

[Triggaaar]

I think that's in part because he's flexible enough to make changes when things are going wrong. By which I don't mean simply 'switch things up' or 'try 3 at the back' or give x a run in the team'. He seems to be very good an analysing issues with performance and managing this with changes to preparation, coaching and tactics.

Although they may be qualities he has (I really don't know enough about him), isn't it more to do with the fact that he's not had to manage in the Premier League before?

There are no easy games in the Premier League (unless you're Man City), and once you start losing, there's no easy way out.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

I always put my frustration on the players being crap, but it has to be coaching because at West Brom we were really bad and given a lesson in football.

This is down to the training method and that's why Hughton's right hand men left too. Great manager for us but probably too old school for the upper half of the Prem.

Another good post.

I just wondered whether the coaches should have been in Chris’s ear more.

Too old school is fair as well, I mean we were so ineffective when pressed and then weren’t that good at it ourselves, and that is the way things are going at the minute.

Despite the above I am a Hughton man, great defensive organisation.


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[Bakero]

In the same way Mike Tyson said "everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth" I think everyone can have a philosophy and innovative playing style until they play in a relegation dogfight in the Premier League.

Swedish football is gash.

All the more impressive that he got a Swedish minnow to compete with the likes of Galatasary, Bilbao and Arsenal then.

 

[Rich Suvner]

With the speed with which Hughton was sacked and Potter identified and interviewed it seems like this has been in the offing for a while. Presumably the club decided that Hughton wasn't capable of successfully implementing the next phase of Plan Brighton Dominate The World so he's swiftly moved on.

When you consider how reluctant Bloom was on pulling the trigger on Hyppia maybe Swansea's parlous financial state has precipitated this move a little earlier than was originally planned?

Rather obviously I really, really hope it works out for us. It's an exciting move in theory, lets hope the reality matches.

It’s the speed of decision making that I really admire. **** what some journos think. If Bloom knew he wanted a change then getting new manager in place asap makes total sense - we have a significant rebuilding job to do. Either players need to be replaced or brought up to speed on new systems and approach. Henry Winter calls it cowardly. I think we’re being supremely brave (potentially a high stakes risk with unproven manager)

 

[blockhseagull]

Alan Nixon on twitter:
SWANSEA. Potter and backroom staff all primed for BRIGHTON move. Compo for lot over 3m.

He knows f**k all that bloke.

Says deal already done as well..... Naylor reporting minimal compo and that we still haven’t been given permission.

Absolutely poles apart, yet I know which one I believe.

 

[Triggaaar]

For those who don't want him, where would he have to come from to be seen as acceptable? I always find the logic of 'needing prem experience' to be a weird one. Nuno at wolves? No experience, did well.

I don't disagree with your general point, but having some experience at this level would be good. Nuno had time to settle at Wolves, and get his style of play across, while his players were better than the opposition. Potter wouldn't have that luxury with us, it would be in at the deep end.

 

[GoingUp]

Hughes. Allardyce. Warnock. Pullis.
Inspiring list.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Swansea have turned down our approach.

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/swansea-city-turn-down-brighton-16271372