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[Albion] Kieran McKenna



Mancgull

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How much of Nice’s recent lack of goals is down to his tactics and how much due to injuries to key players, players missing chances ( not achieving their expected goals) etc.
He does seem to have a more structured approach to defending than RDZ.
I’m sure we will have lots of data on Nice and that if he is being interviewed there will be a range of questions being asked about tactics and man management.
It does appear that he doesn’t seem to stay anywhere for very long. I know RDZ didn’t but he did have three consistently good years at Sassuolo.
 




chaileyjem

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At least with McKenna - there's some decent reporting that he's favoured by the Albion both in the past and also now that RDZ has gone. Hard to tell if it will stand up but it makes sense.
Anyone else - is wild and utter speculation - with nothing really other than they are mates with Di Zerbi, some connection in the past to the Albion, some highly dubious social media "reporting" and are available. (eg: Martin, Rosenior, Farioli, Potter) . You might just as well throw in Moyes, Lallana and Bruno too just for kicks.
 


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40 goals in 34 league matches for Nice this season doesn't scream attacking football IMO.
Very much agreed, but I've been wondering why RDZ would recommend him in that case.

This led me to going down a bit of a Farioli rabbit hole, from which you see there are plenty of articles about his attacking, possession based football, especially in Turkey.

What I would say is that none of it seems to have been that successful, and that we might be getting the Sorcerers Apprentice, when the Sorcerer has just been worked out.
 


Tony Towner's Fridge

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Farioli was 11-2 yesterday and today was down to 7/4. Those odds no longer available, from what I see. 6/4 best odds.

I do have a feeling that someone will be in place by the weekend. He said hopefully.


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chickens

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I’ve gone from being convinced McKenna wouldn’t jump ship to thinking he might, and my opinion on Farioli over the last few days = a full-scale hokey-cokey.

Frankly, I can’t handle the suspense. I trust the club to make a good appointment and will wait for the announcement like everyone else.
 


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I’ve gone from being convinced McKenna wouldn’t jump ship to thinking he might, and my opinion on Farioli over the last few days = a full-scale hokey-cokey.

Frankly, I can’t handle the suspense. I trust the club to make a good appointment and will wait for the announcement like everyone else.
I've gone from not having a f***ing clue to not having a f***ing clue and knowing that the media don't have a f***ing clue.
 










Machiavelli

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The idea that Albion are going to hire a coach on the basis of RDZ's recommendation. (if he even did do that - says unreliable Twitter account and nobody else) is a very far far fetched to say the least.
Yes, let's ditch that succession planning with its detailed data, character profile and broader astute analysis for someone saying 'I like this coach'.
 




nwgull

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I just want someone with the defensive solidity of Potter and the attacking funtime of De Zerbi. Too much to ask?
I’d settle for the defensive solidity of Potter and the scoring-for-fun attack of Potter’s last 14-15 games in charge.
 


um bongo molongo

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This is the thing
Very much agreed, but I've been wondering why RDZ would recommend him in that case.

This led me to going down a bit of a Farioli rabbit hole, from which you see there are plenty of articles about his attacking, possession based football, especially in Turkey.

What I would say is that none of it seems to have been that successful, and that we might be getting the Sorcerers Apprentice, when the Sorcerer has just been worked out.
This is the thing. If you’re going to just go with the apprentice then surely better just to keep the main man. Doesn’t make much sense to me.
 










Nobby Cybergoat

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Old Carthusians are bigger team than us. They won the FA Cup in 1881. Let's hope they're not looking to sign him as manager.
Don't waste your time arguing with that fella. He's had more than just his soul fingered, judging by misery that comes through on his posting on this thread
 


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