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Next Boss - The Poll

Next Albion boss?

  • Davey Weir

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Malky MacKay

    Votes: 50 27.9%
  • Pepe Mel

    Votes: 1 0.6%
  • Chris Hughton

    Votes: 9 5.0%
  • Steve Wigley

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Terry Connor

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Steve Clarke

    Votes: 25 14.0%
  • Ruel Fox

    Votes: 4 2.2%
  • Alec McLeish

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Glen Hoddle

    Votes: 19 10.6%
  • Ray Wilkins

    Votes: 2 1.1%
  • Rio Ferdinand

    Votes: 4 2.2%
  • Paul Clement

    Votes: 16 8.9%
  • Mike Phelan

    Votes: 2 1.1%
  • Billy Davies

    Votes: 3 1.7%
  • Chris Powell

    Votes: 6 3.4%
  • Dean Saunders

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Glen Roeder

    Votes: 1 0.6%
  • Robbie Di Matteo

    Votes: 14 7.8%
  • Avram Grant

    Votes: 4 2.2%
  • Rene Meulensteen

    Votes: 4 2.2%
  • Gianfranco Zola

    Votes: 15 8.4%

  • Total voters
    179


crodonilson

He/Him
Jan 17, 2005
13,488
Lyme Regis
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.
 




Mellotron

I've asked for soup
Jul 2, 2008
31,730
Brighton
Wouldn't be a proper CRODO list without Steve Cotterill who has apparently applied for the job about 3-4 times now.
 








crodonilson

He/Him
Jan 17, 2005
13,488
Lyme Regis
Wouldn't be a proper CRODO list without Steve Cotterill who has apparently applied for the job about 3-4 times now.

:facepalm:

Forgot about him.
 


Gwylan

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
31,324
Uffern
Is this a poll for who we want or who we think will get the job?
 


Saint Lennard

Prawn Sarnie Casual
Sep 30, 2004
1,256
Seafront shelters
Delete those we can afford and the list is halved! Will Tony change and go for someone proven? Someone new will be risky but cheaper. So I say none of those on the list.
 












Uncle Spielberg

Well-known member
NSC Patreon
Jul 6, 2003
42,781
Lancing
It does not the bookies odds on favourite, Tim Sherwood as an option :ffsparr:
 




Keeping The Dream Alive.

Naming Rights
May 28, 2008
3,059
WSU
Wouldn't be a proper CRODO list without Steve Cotterill who has apparently applied for the job about 3-4 times now.

On the other hand, he has got Ruel Fox in there who is a compulsory in almost any Crodo suggestion list. There's been a fair few threads down the years where Crodo has championed him. There's another name who he regularly puts forward as well but I can't remember who it is...
 














Napier's Knee

New member
Mar 23, 2014
1,099
West Sussex
I've got no inside information at all - never have had, never will have - but piecing together clues from threads yesterday I reckon it's none of the above, look to the Eredivisie and be prepared to go meh
 





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