[Albion] Kieran McKenna

[JBizzle]

If he goes to Chelsea will be interesting to see what sort of contract he gets. Obvs they got their fingers burned with Potter (6 years), so only gave Poch a short-term deal (2 years). I would imagine the discussions at the moment could be around a 3 year deal. If we are REALLY interested I would expect us to offer 4 years. But no doubt Chelsea would offer loads more dosh.

Yeah, but 3-4 years here on, say, £4m a year vs. 6 months at Chelsea on £12m a year and not having to work for the next 3 years.

Also, as they're run by idiots, nobody leaves there with any damage to their brand. Potter's stock is still pretty high, Tuchel went to Bayern, Poch ended up doing a good job... It's only Lampard that got worse, and that's because he's just not a very good manager.

 

[peterward]

Or a great time as there are lots of available managers on the move.

They just aren't moving to us.

Part of me thinks that this is like a game of musical chairs where the music has stopped at just the wrong time. The more sensible part is thinking it's very early days. There's a tournament this summer, more managers will come available. And the only evidence that we were ever in for any of the linked manager's anyway is twitter rumour

................ and the only remaining option is to sit on the lap of Russell f*cking Martin

 

[Nobby Cybergoat]

Ajax isnt done yet (looks at Alex Pritchard file).

The probem though is self evident. If we thought we could get McKenna and put our eggs in this basket, Fatboy Boehly has yet again got word, turned up in his Dick Turpin outfit with sacks more cash, and the longer we dither, the other decent options disappear (if that is cubs direction, which of course it may never have been!)

I don't think we should be panicking.

I don't think us or Chelsea see it as McKenna or nothing.

 

[Flounce]

I wonder if our succession planning now includes dealing with Chelsea piggybacking anyone we’re after

 

[pigmanovich]

Which makes me wonder why we let Sam Jewell leave before the end of the season/summer transfer window. The deal was agreed so he could officially join Chelsea a couple of weeks ago (and take our secrets with him). Why not drag it out a bit longer?

I was under the impression he had been placed on gardening leave and would not assume the job until the end of the transfer window. Was this never the case?

 

[GrizzlingGammon]

They actually just sold the training ground to themselves to not breach FFP.

It used to be owned by an entity along the lines of 'Chelsea training' which was dissolved. I read that there may be issues as to who actually owned the land after it was dissolved. As all assets become Crown property

 

[Change at Barnham]

I reckon there is a very good chance Chelsea sounded out McKenna before parting with Poch.
I’d be surprised if Chelsea don’t get him.

 

[Pintos]

apologies if already posted, The Times reporting we are 'confident' and have agreed terms, compensation

Brighton confident of beating Chelsea to Kieran McKenna

Premier League club expected to make a formal approach for Ipswich Town manager to succeed Roberto De Zerbi and are willing to pay £6million in compensation

www.thetimes.co.uk

 

[Hiheidi]

 

[Flounce]

Given a choice of him, Southgate, Martin, Moyes or Rosenior I am all in on that! Doubt he’d agree to it though

 

[South Stand Bonfire]

It could be funny to look back on this in six months...

"develop a lengthy career." . Let's have a NSC sweepstake on that statement. I will go for 18 months max if they appoint him.

 

[Oh_aye]

Quite the Yin and Yang between the last two posts. I think I'd like to go for.... 'neither'. I want that left field swede

 

[Kosh]

Given a choice of him, Southgate, Martin, Moyes or Rosenior I am all in on that! Doubt he’d agree to it though

…

Exactly.

I suspect GP has a reasonable ego…

Okay Graham, you’re plan D - do you want in ?

Hmmmmmm - not a chance.

 

[Mancgull]

So if not McKenna, then the return of Potter!
Let’s hope McKenna wants to come.

 

[sparkie]

Christ on a Bike wept.

 

[wardy wonder land]

to be fair, he has got european experience now......

 

[Change at Barnham]

to be fair, he has got european experience now......

He had Europa League experience before joining us.
I'm all in for McKenna, but would settle for Potter ahead of many of the names mentioned.

 

[Guinness Boy]

to be fair, he has got european experience now......

He did have before. Ostersands beat Arsenal in the Europa League under him.

Hi also has 'failing to win many games at home, seven defeats in a row and taking half our club to Chelsea' experience FFS.

 

[Insel affe]

NO FECKIN, FECKIN NO......

Please god Feckin Noooooooooooooooooooooooo

 

[Silverhatch]

I was under the impression he had been placed on gardening leave and would not assume the job until the end of the transfer window. Was this never the case?

Reported (by the Arsegas) the gardening leave was until November unless We and Chelsea compromised.