Which utterly brilliant manager will we be delighted to welcome next?

[davulsukur]

24 minutes ago, goozburger said:

Ainsworth said he's "flattered" to be linked, so why not? He'd have best part of a Brereton sale to play with, a Category A academy to depend upon, an increased salary, etc. He clearly enjoys himself at Wycombe, but he's been there for nine years and I've no doubt he'd want to prove himself at a club with better resources, not least his boyhood club.

I think Carvalhal would like another crack at the Championship, although I'm not convinced by him.

Farke has been out of a job for a good few months, and maybe he's not as out of reach as we first thought on a footballing level, although it sounds like he'd need a DoF and a budget to go with it.

Dyche might be the only one out of reach. Will have received a massive payoff from Burnley and can bide his time to see if a better club comes knocking.

Main issue with Carhalval is that he's only ever at clubs for 1 season (or less!) 

Looks like Sheff we'd was his only stint longer than that, and in fairness he managed 2 play off finishes, getting to the final in one of those.

Wouldn't be much of a long term solution but it doesn't really matter if he got us promoted.

[eire3382]

It’s impossible to guess what way this will end up. My head says the only option is farke. But am I the only one who would love to see someone who loves the club lead us back to the PL. I do think ainsworth could be the answer. That’s the romantic in me. I just want to see that beautiful jersey on display at anfield. Everything is in place for rovers to get back to the promised land. We just need the right leader to add the finishing touches. Resign darragh and let’s go    

 

[Armchair supporter supremo]

16 minutes ago, J*B said:

All I know at this stage is during pre season we should 100% have a pinned thread for Mercer’s Wine Club. 

YESSSSSS! get it started🍷🍺 BRFCS Wine & Beer club. somebody get on it....

[Paul Mellelieu]

1 hour ago, Mellor Rover said:

I can’t believe you’ve not gone Sancerre there mercer. Slightly disappointed.

See my suggestion above.

[Paul Mellelieu]

2 minutes ago, Paul Mellelieu said:

See my suggestion above.

And all depends what the seabass is being served with.

[RoversClitheroe]

34 minutes ago, J*B said:

All I know at this stage is during pre season we should 100% have a pinned thread for Mercer’s Wine Club. 

A personal favourite of mine - red £10-£12 is the Guv'nor.

Absolutely fantastic Red. @Mercerhave you tried? 

[AllRoverAsia]

Maybe Ainsworth can send Whitehouse a nice bottle of red when he finally gets around to asking him how he is.

Years too late but red keeps well.

[tomphil]

99 Crimes

Belting stuff, that's my contribution to the wine thread and it's all i know, sorry !

[Darwen Rover 007]

I must say, hearing Ainsworth speak, he really won me over, passionate, positive, players must love playing for him!  He has made his team better than the sum of its parts and also made his players significantly better than the level they shoild actually be at!? 

A very poor man's Jurgen Klopp maybe! 

But yes think he speaks well and could be exactly what we need for the next 5yrs! 

[WacoRover]

35 minutes ago, Darwen Rover 007 said:

I must say, hearing Ainsworth speak, he really won me over, passionate, positive, players must love playing for him!  He has made his team better than the sum of its parts and also made his players significantly better than the level they shoild actually be at!? 

A very poor man's Jurgen Klopp maybe! 

But yes think he speaks well and could be exactly what we need for the next 5yrs! 

I spoke of hiring someone who loves the club, is passionate, etc, and I was told that’s not good enough. 

Maybe not, but I would much rather play for this type of mgr than a sad sack who merely wants to draw a check. Besides, he might have some skills to go with his love of Blackburn Rovers…

If Dyche is out of our reach, & Farke says no, Ainsworth sounds like a man with whom the club needs to have a conversation. 

Edited May 11, 2022 by WacoRover

[chaddyrovers]

5 hours ago, roversfan99 said:

Lots of drawbacks too. Key players leaving on free transfers, our sole goal threat about to be sold due to his contract with very little guarantee of any money to put back in, a precedent of 8th which will be very difficult to match without any money, owners who are absent yet still want to sign things off causing massive delays, a yearly summoning to India.

Only Rothwell that has left Rovers who is key player. Lenihan and Nyambe are still in talks over a new contract. I'm not the biggest fan of Nyambe tho many on here are. 

Brereton is likely to leave but who knows what money we get next season cos Mowbray got money to spend during his time here. 

Huddersfield and Luton didn't have loads of money to spend over the past 2 seasons but recruit well and got a playoff place. Same as Barnsley previously season.

If we make a good appointment then a promotion should be the target within 2 seasons. 

 

[Armchair supporter supremo]

2 hours ago, tomphil said:

99 Crimes

Belting stuff, that's my contribution to the wine thread and it's all i know, sorry !

only buy when its on sale at 6 quid though, if its at full price of a tenner or more then sack it off 

[Bbrovers2288]

3 hours ago, tomphil said:

99 Crimes

Belting stuff, that's my contribution to the wine thread and it's all i know, sorry !

Not heard of 99 crimes, is it more naughty than the well known 19 crimes label? 

[Fraserkirky]

Farke is my number one, followed by Ainsworth, totally different propositions. 

For once the bookies look like they have been surfing the boards.

[Gav]

From a financial point of view and the clubs reputation, both have never been in a worse state in the modern era. We have an ex-manager, widely seen by many as punching above his weight, bringing stability, whilst shopping in the bargain basement for free transfers and loans.

Despite the initial bravado at the managerial change about to happen, you all know what’s coming next don’t you? 

King rat, Berg, Appleton, Bowyer, Lambert, Colye, Mowbray…….xxxxx

 

Edited May 12, 2022 by Gav

[Paul Mellelieu]

I don't get the Ainsworth thing to be honest.  If he wasn't a Rovers supporter I doubt he'd register.

[Spartakfenni]

35 minutes ago, Paul Mellelieu said:

I don't get the Ainsworth thing to be honest.  If he wasn't a Rovers supporter I doubt he'd register.

Why? Edwards in a lower league has just been appointed manager of Watford. He may only be there for the first couple of games but they’ve taken a punt on him. I’d give Ainsworth a chance. He’s certainly no f’in Coyle.

[roverandout]

Being a Rovers supporter is a huge plus. He will know the fans frustration having sat in the stadium he will know what the fans expect.  He'll also not sit on his hands if the players aren't performing. He's not my first choice but I wouldn’t be against it. Preston and Blackpool have benefited from novice coaches at this level. Farke Is still my number 1 choice 

[islander200]

1 hour ago, Gav said:

From a financial point of view and the clubs reputation, both have never been in a worse state in the modern era. We have an ex-manager, widely seen by many as punching above his weight, bringing stability, whilst shopping in the bargain basement for free transfers and loans.

Despite the initial bravado at the managerial change about to happen, you all know what’s coming next don’t you? 

King rat, Berg, Appleton, Bowyer, Lambert, Colye, Mowbray…….xxxxx

 

8 million on Brererton and 5 million on Gallagher is bargain basement?

Pre pandemic Mowbray had money to work with a LOT more than most in this division.

With the exception of the parachute payment clubs name me the clubs that have spent good money in the championship since the pandemic?

If the owners were to pay the money then managers would join regardless of their reputation.The problem is they have always gone for the cheaper option it isn't the case that a raft of high profile managers have turned the job down

[Gav]

21 minutes ago, roverandout said:

Being a Rovers supporter is a huge plus. He will know the fans frustration having sat in the stadium he will know what the fans expect.  He'll also not sit on his hands if the players aren't performing. He's not my first choice but I wouldn’t be against it. Preston and Blackpool have benefited from novice coaches at this level. Farke Is still my number 1 choice 

We need a manager who can put this club into the Premiership in the next couple of years, do you think Ainsworth is that man roverandout?

[JHRover]

All those who attach importance to developing youth and relying on our academy or playing attractive football are going to struggle to reconcile that with a desire to appoint Ainsworth.

If there is one manager and team that doesn't play that football and doesn't have a young side it is Wycombe.

Of course he 'might' change if he comes here but so might anyone else in the world. Seems unlikely to me if he's done it a certain way at Wycombe for a decade and it works for him.

[Gav]

10 minutes ago, islander200 said:

8 million on Brererton and 5 million on Gallagher is bargain basement.

That was a lifetime ago but it did happen. Our spending over the last 4 transfer windows = £1.99.

£300k for a new pitch = No money. Ground maintenance = No money. Playing assets new contracts = No money. 

If you think the new man is getting serious funds good luck to you.

 

Edited May 12, 2022 by Gav

[Mattyblue]

‘But FFP, the owners are literally being stopped from investing, they would if they could, it’s the EFL that are holding us back’

’You do know that infrastructure and maintenance spend are exempt from FFP, so why is Ewood falling to bits?’

’🤯‘ 

[roverandout]

11 minutes ago, Gav said:

We need a manager who can put this club into the Premiership in the next couple of years, do you think Ainsworth is that man roverandout?

No. That's why I said not my first choice gav. I completely agree we need to be in the premiership.  But if ainsworth is appointed i won't throw my toys out the pram 

[martonrover]

20 minutes ago, JHRover said:

All those who attach importance to developing youth and relying on our academy or playing attractive football are going to struggle to reconcile that with a desire to appoint Ainsworth.

If there is one manager and team that doesn't play that football and doesn't have a young side it is Wycombe.

Of course he 'might' change if he comes here but so might anyone else in the world. Seems unlikely to me if he's done it a certain way at Wycombe for a decade and it works for him.

Ainsworth has got results at a club with scant resources, no reserve team and certainly no youth set up of the type that Rovers managers can cherry pick from.

I'm sure he would promote players from the academy IF they are good enough.

He hasn't brainwashed supporters with talk of a journey or how he is there to develop young players.

He does what he is paid for.