[Albion] Graham Hunter big interview with Adam Lallana

[Swansman]

Maybe the natural successor when RDZ goes to Juventus?

Guessing he might have to go somewhere first and get som managerial experience. Also wonky to become manager when you have a lot of old teammates/buddies still in the squad.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Guessing he might have to go somewhere first and get som managerial experience. Also wonky to become manager when you have a lot of old teammates/buddies still in the squad.

Dalglish at Liverpool comes straight to mind as somebody who managed to pull that off, I can't imagine there are many other examples.

 

[Swansman]

Dalglish at Liverpool comes straight to mind as somebody who managed to pull that off, I can't imagine there are many other examples.

Think there are quite a few examples actually, but all of them way back when things were a bit simpler

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Think there are quite a few examples actually, but all of them way back when things were a bit simpler

By simpler, presumably in this context we mean "could manage a team by shouting at them"?

 

[Rambo]

Great interview, a class act is Adam.

What even better PR from the club with this one released today....



A show of strength from the club from the 2 people involved in the Trossard saga, even mentioning that some players just 'might not get it'.

The future is very bright.

 

[Swansman]

By simpler, presumably in this context we mean "could manage a team by shouting at them"?

Sort of. You didn't have to be as tactically good as you have to be today in order to compete. Also there was less players coming and going meaning you could play your old buddies without too many players thinking about some sort of nepotism

 

[Pevenseagull]

I'm sure most of you have seen them, and that they are posted elsewhere, but the club have been releasing a batch of little q&a interviews with squad members and one of the questions is who is most likely to become a manager and everyone I've seen so far has said Lallana.

Not much of a revelation but does reinforce what a superb business getting him in was.

31 appearances 1st season
25 2nd
17 at the half way stage this.

Please don't get injured.

 

[Guinness Boy]

Guessing he might have to go somewhere first and get som managerial experience. Also wonky to become manager when you have a lot of old teammates/buddies still in the squad.

Think you may be right here. I can certainly see him on the coaching staff when he stops playing, much like Bruno, but then perhaps a Championship or so club with Uncle Tony keeping a close eye on his progress.

We don't seem to be doing the "Liverpool boot room". We have a succession plan but it seems to involve coaches who have been in charge at other clubs.

It'll potentially be a quick progression through the steps though. I'd honestly be amazed if Lallana doesn't coach Premier League within 5 years of playing retirement.

 

[gripper stebson]

Whole thing

 

[portlock seagull]

Graham’s always struck me as a great something. Just not an interviewer.

 

[um bongo molongo]

Great interview, a class act is Adam.

What even better PR from the club with this one released today....



A show of strength from the club from the 2 people involved in the Trossard saga, even mentioning that some players just 'might not get it'.

The future is very bright.

There’s a point in the interview where he talks about the whole system breaks down if one player isn’t at the races. No prizes for guessing who he was referring to…

 

[Curious Orange]

Think there are quite a few examples actually, but all of them way back when things were a bit simpler

Eddie Howe at Bournemouth is probably quite contemporary.

 

[Curious Orange]

Think you may be right here. I can certainly see him on the coaching staff when he stops playing, much like Bruno, but then perhaps a Championship or so club with Uncle Tony keeping a close eye on his progress.

We don't seem to be doing the "Liverpool boot room". We have a succession plan but it seems to involve coaches who have been in charge at other clubs.

It'll potentially be a quick progression through the steps though. I'd honestly be amazed if Lallana doesn't coach Premier League within 5 years of playing retirement.

He does seem to be a proper technique and tactics nerd, so that wouldn't surprise me in the least.

 

[Pevenseagull]

Graham’s always struck me as a great something. Just not an interviewer.

....enough about you, let's talk about me


I thought he was going to bring out his school reports and holiday photos.


That said, great to hear Lallana chatting (occasionally).

Top fella.

 

[Justice]

Maybe the natural successor when RDZ goes to Juventus?

That could be a foot race with Conte?

 

[Rookie]

The discussion re Encisco was fascinating. Pretty clear how the club love MacAllister as well

 

[Wozza]

Pretty clear how the club love MacAllister as well

Fascinating how there's ZERO transfer speculation around Mac Allister right now. He's loved by the club. And he loves the club, I think.

Wonder if Europa League qualification would be enough to keep him in the summer.

Anyway, great interview. Might seem self-indulgent but, by talking about his own experiences, Graham was able to get Adam to open up - and that's why it's so good.

 

[jcdenton08]

The discussion re Encisco was fascinating. Pretty clear how the club love MacAllister as well

Enciso

 

[AmexRuislip]

Brighton's Adam Lallana: The club is so well run | 'The manager doesn't sleep'

Brighton's Adam Lallana talks about the club's historic European ambitions, an 'extremely intense' manager and an unusual tactic!

www.skysports.com

 

[AlbionBro]

Maybe the natural successor when RDZ goes to Juventus?

But he can't have that role until he understands the rivalry with Crystal Palace!