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Post by mickstupp on Oct 8, 2023 12:28:49 GMT
So does Hyaduck but wouldn't give him the job Actually , Neil or Hyaduck Ivretract the last comment Where is hyaduck these days used to lol at his posts The legend that was Hyaduck. Used to have me in stitches. Told us all the USA would win the ladies Euros, and moaned about fans not attending a behind closed doors friendly. If you’re reading this Duck, please come back. |
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Post by callas12 on Oct 8, 2023 12:32:08 GMT
Eustace is rumoured to being sacked tonight and Rooney to take over He’s ex stoke done wonders at Birmingham Will Coates stick or twist with Neil ? There are people out there to replace Neil and I think Eustace most exciting realistic target that has links to Stoke. I think it's quite possibly that Rangers are lining up Eustace to be their new & if he goes Blues will go for Rooney. Highly likely that we won't be part of any discussions concerning Eustaces future. I'd say he will either remain at Blues and if he does move it'll be to a club alot further north of Birmingham than Stoke is! |
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Post by FullerMagic on Oct 8, 2023 12:34:59 GMT
So in terms of managers with recent English experience, we're maybe looking at:
John Eustace
Chris Wilder
Dean Smith
Michael Beale
Scott Parker
plus maybe Hassenhuttl, who'd probably say no - and QSF, who we know John wanted 5 years ago, but whose reputation is not what it was.
Any others?
Take a flier on someone with no experience like Ryan Mason or someone in the academy system, which seems unlikely
Plus a few foreign fancies like the Cercle Brugge manager that's been mentioned? But it's very hard to know the level of overseas manager, with recent success that would see us as a step-up?
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Post by FullerMagic on Oct 8, 2023 12:38:43 GMT
Eustace is rumoured to being sacked tonight and Rooney to take over He’s ex stoke done wonders at Birmingham Will Coates stick or twist with Neil ? There are people out there to replace Neil and I think Eustace most exciting realistic target that has links to Stoke. I think it's quite possibly that Rangers are lining up Eustace to be their new & if he goes Blues will go for Rooney. Highly likely that we won't be part of any discussions concerning Eustaces future. I'd say he will either remain at Blues and if he does move it'll be to a club alot further north of Birmingham than Stoke is! The Rooney-Brum deal looks pretty much done, doesn't it? m.skybet.com/football/manager-specials/event/32317665And while Eustace's odds are coming in a bit for Rangers, and there was a bit of a link last month, not sure how another punt from the Champ would go down with their fans after Beale? |
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Post by Clayton Wood on Oct 8, 2023 12:39:50 GMT
So in terms of managers with recent English experience, we're maybe looking at: John Eustace Chris Wilder Dean Smith Michael Beale Scott Parker plus maybe Hassenhuttl, who'd probably say no - and QSF, who we know John wanted 5 years ago, but whose reputation is not what it was. Any others? Take a flier on someone with no experience like Ryan Mason or someone in the academy system, which seems unlikely Plus a few foreign fancies like the Cercle Brugge manager that's been mentioned? But it's very hard to know the level of overseas manager, with recent success that would see us as a step-up? I thought we'd agreed you'd put one of your phone taps on QSF? |
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Post by wakeypotter on Oct 8, 2023 12:40:01 GMT
Where is hyaduck these days used to lol at his posts The legend that was Hyaduck. Used to have me in stitches. Told us all the USA would win the ladies Euros, and moaned about fans not attending a behind closed doors friendly. If your reading this Duck, please come back. This place needs hyaduck especially in this turgid time. Who like to know his take on proceedings it would cheer us all up |
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Post by FullerMagic on Oct 8, 2023 12:40:38 GMT
I forgot Jokanovic too!
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Post by tommystoke123 on Oct 8, 2023 12:40:55 GMT
So in terms of managers with recent English experience, we're maybe looking at: John Eustace Chris Wilder Dean Smith Michael Beale Scott Parker plus maybe Hassenhuttl, who'd probably say no - and QSF, who we know John wanted 5 years ago, but whose reputation is not what it was. Any others? Take a flier on someone with no experience like Ryan Mason or someone in the academy system, which seems unlikely Plus a few foreign fancies like the Cercle Brugge manager that's been mentioned? But it's very hard to know the level of overseas manager, with recent success that would see us as a step-up? Eric Ramsey worth a punt? |
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Post by Trouserdog on Oct 8, 2023 12:42:14 GMT
I’m not sure why anyone would be keen on Eustace, other than he was a popular (albeit constantly injured) player for us. He’s got a 33% win rate at Birmingham and lost considerably more games than he’s won. What’s to like about him as a manager? He isn't Alex Neil! Seriously though, he's doing a very good job at a club that looked to be in a right mess last season. |
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Post by andycooke96 on Oct 8, 2023 12:48:11 GMT
Not sure if he’s already been mentioned, but Kevin muscat would be a brilliant appointment, very much following the postecoglou career trajectory and plays good football and has won things, yes he was a prick as a player but that doesn’t seem to have translated into management
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Post by Clayton Wood on Oct 8, 2023 12:56:44 GMT
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 8, 2023 12:59:13 GMT
The Board will sit on their hands and quote the injury rosta. They've never done that to my knowledge even during the injury epidemic that NON had. They never comment on the managers etc and the right way |
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Post by jesusmcmuffin on Oct 8, 2023 13:00:12 GMT
Not sure if he’s already been mentioned, but Kevin muscat would be a brilliant appointment, very much following the postecoglou career trajectory and plays good football and has won things, yes he was a prick as a player but that doesn’t seem to have translated into management Good shout He would 2 foot someone during his press conference though |
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Post by Pugsley on Oct 8, 2023 13:04:05 GMT
If we lose to Sunderland then he just has to go.
Eustace is an interesting one. Done quite well at Brum in trying circumstances.
Anybody other than the current tool.
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Post by FullerMagic on Oct 8, 2023 13:06:21 GMT
Sounds like Rooney will be on the back foot from the word go with a chunk of the Birmingham fans
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2023 13:19:07 GMT
If you consider who we could attract here, realistically, Eustace becomes a decent option.
Beale, ex-Rangers? Not a chance.
Rooney? Wouldn't come here, although he did well at Derby.
Wilder? I just have a sneaky feeling that if he came in tomorrow, we'd be sat here in six months time, having the same old discussions.
So - who is available right now, that we could attract, that would tempt the Board to make a strategic decision to go in a different direction?
There isn't a very long list.
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Post by furry on Oct 8, 2023 13:19:23 GMT
I'm still not sure whether to give AN more time or not but if Eustace becomes available I'd definitely be tempted to twist rather than stick.
Young talented manager with a link to the club, got Blues going in the right direction after years of stagnation, sound familiar?
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Post by Wizbit on Oct 8, 2023 13:21:21 GMT
Any rumoured movement from the local hacks or media since the percy tweet or is that the extent of it apart from alot of fan apathy ? Does John only get twitchy when Peter tells him to ? With Jared now on board does this mean we cast our net far wider than normal ?
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Post by andycooke96 on Oct 8, 2023 13:27:47 GMT
Any rumoured movement from the local hacks or media since the percy tweet or is that the extent of it apart from alot of fan apathy ? Does John only get twitchy when Peter tells him to ? With Jared now on board does this mean we cast our net far wider than normal ? Given how much we exerted trying to bring him here, he will get the next 3 games at least |
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Post by FullerMagic on Oct 8, 2023 13:28:23 GMT
If you consider who we could attract here, realistically, Eustace becomes a decent option. Beale, ex-Rangers? Not a chance. Rooney? Wouldn't come here, although he did well at Derby. Wilder? I just have a sneaky feeling that if he came in tomorrow, we'd be sat here in six months time, having the same old discussions. So - who is available right now, that we could attract, that would tempt the Board to make a strategic decision to go in a different direction? There isn't a very long list. I think you'd have to put Beale amongst the realistic names. After his Rangers spell, somewhere like us is where he'll resurface. He seems too ambitious by half though, and would think he's doing us a favour being here |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2023 13:31:17 GMT
If you consider who we could attract here, realistically, Eustace becomes a decent option. Beale, ex-Rangers? Not a chance. Rooney? Wouldn't come here, although he did well at Derby. Wilder? I just have a sneaky feeling that if he came in tomorrow, we'd be sat here in six months time, having the same old discussions. So - who is available right now, that we could attract, that would tempt the Board to make a strategic decision to go in a different direction? There isn't a very long list. I think you'd have to put Beale amongst the realistic names. After his Rangers spell, somewhere like us is where he'll resurface. He seems too ambitious by half though, and would think he's doing us a favour being here Yeah I suppose I was more thinking, I wouldn't fancy him, and he'd think he could do better than a club like us. Which is the last thing we'd want. |
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Post by mickstupp on Oct 8, 2023 13:33:35 GMT
I’m not sure why anyone would be keen on Eustace, other than he was a popular (albeit constantly injured) player for us. He’s got a 33% win rate at Birmingham and lost considerably more games than he’s won. What’s to like about him as a manager? He isn't Alex Neil! Seriously though, he's doing a very good job at a club that looked to be in a right mess last season. I’m far from convinced, but it worked out nicely for us the last time we took a manager from Birmingham I suppose 🤔 |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2023 13:35:22 GMT
Always very suspicious of managers in a bit of a crisis situation. I've fallen foul of that by judging Paul Cook and Wayne Rooney. Both have collapsed outside of the natural siege mentality situations they were in at Wigan and Derby.
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Post by FullerMagic on Oct 8, 2023 16:16:27 GMT
This Rooney hire could really backfire at Birmingham, seemingly entirely driven by a CEO with a massive ego.
The clock's ticking on someone hiring Eustace though
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Oct 8, 2023 16:23:08 GMT
It's an absolutely mental decision. You could just about understand them replacing him with a clear upgrade, this looks like a significant downgrade.
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Post by Clayton Wood on Oct 8, 2023 16:29:22 GMT
Aidy Boothroyd anyone?
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Post by FullerMagic on Oct 8, 2023 18:39:36 GMT
Eustace 93%-7% Rooney
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2023 22:01:33 GMT
One of the replies to that tweet. "Who's voted yes?" Erm, I did. Sorry. |
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Oct 8, 2023 22:18:47 GMT
I'd be happy with Eustace.
Ideally I'd want Hoefkens, but that ships sailed to Liege.
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Post by peterthornesboots on Oct 8, 2023 22:21:05 GMT
If you consider who we could attract here, realistically, Eustace becomes a decent option. Beale, ex-Rangers? Not a chance. Rooney? Wouldn't come here, although he did well at Derby. Wilder? I just have a sneaky feeling that if he came in tomorrow, we'd be sat here in six months time, having the same old discussions. So - who is available right now, that we could attract, that would tempt the Board to make a strategic decision to go in a different direction? There isn't a very long list. Dean Smith and Scott Parker are the other obvious candidates. I doubt that either have the clout to be able to attract Premier League interest, so they will end up in the Championship somewhere. |
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