Pep says he's the best, 90min have him seventh (behind Wilder and Gerrard really?!?).
Where would you place him?
Where would you place him?
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[Albion] Where would you rank Graham Potter amongst current English club managers?
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Psychobilly freakout
HellBilly
When Woy Hodgkinson is number one, its nothing to shout about....
MattBackHome
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- Jul 7, 2003
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Not a great deal to choose between Wilder, Dyche, Smith & Potter IMO.
Dyche probs top for me, followed by Dyche. Then Potter, then Smith.
Than a massive massive gap all the way down to His Royal Smugness
Whilst Pep does like Potter I do think that was mainly a dig at Frank Lampard by Pep.
Neville's Breakfast
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Which Dyche is better though ?
HantsSeagull
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christ what a depressing list that is
MattBackHome
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studio150
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If only Smug Eddie had a job
There would be one more manager below GP
There would be one more manager below GP
Icy Gull
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Even as a fan I have to confess that having won absolutely feck all it’s hard to put him above managers of similar sized teams who have done better than us in the PL and gained promotions. No idea but I’ll bow to Pep’s superior knowledge ( although it could be mischief making by him) 
The Fits
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- Jun 29, 2020
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It depends if we are talking potential or the reality. Claiming Potter is a better manager than Hodgson is mental. Arguing he has achieved more than Wilder did last year is misguided. I also think what Gerrard is doing is impressive up there. I know it's monkey tennis but you still have to do it, and plenty haven't at Rangers. What Dyche has built at Burnley is incredible. They're a nothing club, with noddy fans and (before the takeoever) no money. To be so consistent for so long is the Premier League is very impressive, even if they're an awful watch.
Does Potter have the potential to be a good manager? Absolutely.
Does Potter have the potential to be a good manager? Absolutely.
FWIW I agree with your top 4, little to split them but it's hard as each has a different job to do.
Uh_huh_him
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Seems a pretty pointless list tbh.
Not sure why anyone would rate Wilder/Smith/Potter any differently.
They have identical premier league experience, and over the 2 seasons, probably pretty similar records.
Does Smith get ahead of Potter because he has a much bigger budget?
Or is it because he has Grealish is his ranks?
Or do 90 minutes think Smith has been responsible for tactics and substitutions which have changed game outcomes more than Potter has?
Not sure why anyone would rate Wilder/Smith/Potter any differently.
They have identical premier league experience, and over the 2 seasons, probably pretty similar records.
Does Smith get ahead of Potter because he has a much bigger budget?
Or is it because he has Grealish is his ranks?
Or do 90 minutes think Smith has been responsible for tactics and substitutions which have changed game outcomes more than Potter has?
What really stands out is what a dreadful selection of choice and any list without the legend that is Frank Lampard can not be taken seriously 
Ultimately it comes down to the argument of how you measure managers, its terms of achievement Potter is well down the list but in terms of potential he is near the top.
Ultimately it comes down to the argument of how you measure managers, its terms of achievement Potter is well down the list but in terms of potential he is near the top.
Worried Man Blues
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Voted him first mainly as an antidote to the grim reapers!
DarrenFreemansPerm
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I can see why Pep is so high on Potter, they play similar styles of football with the biggest difference being that Pep obviously has a shit tonne of money to keep throwing at his squad to blow the opposition out of the water. Wednesday’s game was like an
A-team vs B-team match. Another similarity is that Pep cannot effectively organise his defence so once again just keeps throwing money at players, again, a luxury not afforded to our Graham. I still believe Potter can be successful but he must be given a striker, otherwise we’ll keep coming up short, maybe too short this time.
A-team vs B-team match. Another similarity is that Pep cannot effectively organise his defence so once again just keeps throwing money at players, again, a luxury not afforded to our Graham. I still believe Potter can be successful but he must be given a striker, otherwise we’ll keep coming up short, maybe too short this time.
Even Dyche had a relegation before he excelled. Patience is the key to building anything worthwhile (although a virtually unlimited budget helps) and Pep understands that.
Potter makes it very clear he is a coach. Can only compare him to similar clubs. I do think he tries to be too clever with selections and do wonder about his managerial skills. Interesting what players think of so many changes taking place and so many played out of position. Personally prefer Dyche method Having total belief in 14/15 players and making the odd change.
