Poll: Who would you like to be the new manager?

[buster. 5,606]

Mr A.N. Other 

 

An AI construct / robot that doesn't need a contract and whose program can be changed every November.

 

 

[CammyF 9,351]

I can't believe that the potential new owners can't attract a Pep or Slott. If they can't what's the point 🤷 

[Frankie 8,907]

Steven Gerrard

 

Never convinced by going back to a previous player or manager. Has he improved since leaving us? What has he learned by his failures at Villa and abroad? Would he want Beale as his assistant again?

 

Jose Mourinho

 

Hasn't won a league title in a long time. Has been nomadic in his jobs in recent years. Would command a huge wage and budget.

 

Russell Martin

 

Knows the club somewhat but reputation isn't great amongst fans. Modern methods over orthodox coaching?

 

Daniel Farke

 

Has done fairly well at Leeds but not every fan of theirs is convinced. Would he come to Scotland as his stock is high?

 

Barry Ferguson

 

Has spoken pretty well whilst in interim charge but results and performances haven't improved. 

 

Sean Dyche

 

An experienced operator but perhaps lacks the charisma and/or modern style fans would prefer.

 

Kevin Muscat

 

Successful in foreign leagues and has an agreeable attacking outlook. Has distanced himself from the job previously. 

 

Marco Rose

 

Has been linked with some big jobs after good work in Austria and Germany but is off a poor season with Leipzig. Too similar to Clement?

 

Rafa Benitez

 

Very experienced manager but has done little in recent years to justify the risk. Has also been out of work for over a year.

 

Jesse Marsch

 

Some good early work as a manager in Austria but struggled at Leeds and is currently head coach of Canada. 


In conclusion, I think everyone listed has their pros and cons but none really stand out as my own preferred candidate. I'm a difficult fan to please though as I'd prefer an experienced manager with a modern outlook and successful background which aren't easy qualities to tick off. I think Clement filled that bill to a degree but clearly lacked that something extra to get the job done at Rangers and that concerns me about some of the names listed here.  Farke, Muscat and Rose all have reasonable reputations but I'm unconvinced. Mourinho stands out in terms of pedigree but surely his best days are gone?

[compo 7,906]

1 minute ago, CammyF said:

I can't believe that the potential new owners can't attract a Pep or Slott. If they can't what's the point 🤷 

Big Sean’s a safer pair of hands second only to big Sam 

[Rousseau 11,678]

1 hour ago, Bluedell said:

I didn't realise that you could vote for more than one manager.

I added the option because I thought it would throw up more interesting results. 

 

And, I couldn't pick one... 

[Rousseau 11,678]

59 minutes ago, Blue Moon said:

After going all in on Clement I do not feel qualified to make a choice here so went for Jose for the lols.

At least when I don't get the result I want I can call for a recount. 

[CammyF 9,351]

I voted for everyone bar BF - how unstaunch of me 😀

 

Out of that list, Muscat for me. 

[Dragosani 88]

Not sure if it would be of interest to anyone,  but it would be interesting to see what their favoured formation and style is.

[Rousseau 11,678]

9 minutes ago, Dragosani said:

Not sure if it would be of interest to anyone,  but it would be interesting to see what their favoured formation and style is.

Style is my main criteria. 

 

Roughly:

 

Gerrard - 4-3-2-1, defensive

 

Mourinho - 4-2-3-1, park the bus (3-4-1-2 this season) 

 

Martin - 3-5-2/3-4-3, heavy possession

 

Farke - 4-2-3-1, possession, gegenpress

 

Ferguson - Vibes

 

Dyche - 4-4-fackin'-2, Brexit ball

 

Muscat - 4-2-3-1, high intensity pressing

 

Rose - 4-3-1-2/4-2-2-2, verticality, intensity, red bull

 

Benitez - 4-2-3-1, defensive

 

Marsch-4-2-2-2, high intensity pressing, red bull

[lenny3k 799]

2 hours ago, Rousseau said:

Now that a Sporting Director has been announced, next up should be a new manager. 

 

I thought I'd create a poll to see where our preferences lie. 

 

These are the managers with the shortest odds with the bookies. 

 

'Ave at it! 

 

Multiple choices allowed. 

Took less than 24 hours from the Sporting Director being announced for this poll to appear, I'm impressed at your restraint @Rousseau