The Hunt for a New Manager - 16/17 Edition

might be fairer if we draw a ballot for which one of us gets to be Martin, seeing he's such a popular choice...

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Originally Posted by Jeterpool

Ambition? Show he isn't a one-hit-wonder?

I would be over the moon with an appointment like this and it would be a very clear sign of ambition from the owner. It would demonstrate he's serious and the club administration are looking to improve our standing.

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+1
Love Gombau, the passion he has the for the game, his team and players. The footage of him running to celebrate a goal with his team is up there as one of the greatest moments in the A-League's 11 year history.

Gombau gets in + 2 memberships

has Gombau actually applied though, or is this just speculation like most of these stories have been? seems too good to be true we might actually be chasing someone who isn't untested...

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Originally Posted by turbojetfireV8

has Gombau actually applied though, or is this just speculation like most of these stories have been? seems too good to be true we might actually be chasing someone who isn't untested...

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Postecoglou pushed hard to get him involved with national set up. I doubt he would be even interested as he has only just started that role. I reckon there would be more chance getting milicic than gombau.

RGriff is just saying he'd like to see someone like Gombau. Then you lot go into meltdown thinking we'll become all Spanish and shit..

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Originally Posted by Wilso8948

RGriff is just saying he'd like to see someone like Gombau. Then you lot go into meltdown thinking we'll become all Spanish and shit..

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1/2 way there we already shit....

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Originally Posted by Wilso8948

RGriff

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who?

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Originally Posted by Wilso8948

RGriff is just saying he'd like to see someone like Gombau. Then you lot go into meltdown thinking we'll become all Spanish and shit..

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Yeah sure we would love to see it happen but realistically we know it won't. Agree with Tommyjet in that he has just started in his role with the Socceroos, very very unlikely he would go back to club football at this point.
Anyway a coach like Gombau needs time to implement his style and philosophy. Had a full preseason with Adelaide 3 years ago but it still took another 2 months into the season before the team actually started winning games and playing his way.
For him to come here now, 2 weeks out from the start of the season and expect him to perform miracles on a squad he had no input with...it has the makings of a potential disaster.

Well at least we know it is a local...

http://www.theherald.com.au/story/41...-three/?cs=305

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“I think I’ve done my time and shown I’m ready.”

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It might be by the by, but I hate the attitude of "I've done my time so I should get a promotion"
Its stinks up the place with people not really doing anything but just hanging around till they are the longest serving person.

Oz mentality mate.
First in last out.

Nufin else matters.

Solidarity forever comrade.

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Originally Posted by GazFish35

It might be by the by, but I hate the attitude of "I've done my time so I should get a promotion"
Its stinks up the place with people not really doing anything but just hanging around till they are the longest serving person.

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Basically sums up BK and Kanta.

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As well as Jones, Darren Stewart, Damian Mori, Arthur Papas and Mike Mulvey are understood to be in consideration.

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#Papasin

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Teenage striker Kristian Brymora is expected to be confirmed as the third under-20 player on the roster.

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Would be keen to see this happen, looks the goods and has speed, which is what we've lacked in a striker for a very long time.

TBH i can see the club just settling with Zane and throwing in the towel early. Which is probably still a better choice than Jones. I'd give Jones a better chance of beating Usain Bolt in a 100m sprint than finishing above last place, bloke is an utter numpty.

No quality coaches would really want to come here at this stage of the season with the circus going on behind closed doors so we can't really expect to find a finished, well-respected coach who will come in and drastically change the place.

We already had an aspiring young coach who would improve the place as he gained experience and that didn't end well so i can't see them wanting another 'project' coach.

So we are left with whoever Lawrie owes favours to or a 'local product' who really isn't up to scratch.:deadhorse:

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Originally Posted by Frodo

TBH i can see the club just settling with Zane and throwing in the towel early. Which is probably still a better choice than Jones. I'd give Jones a better chance of beating Usain Bolt in a 100m sprint than finishing above last place, bloke is an utter numpty.

No quality coaches would really want to come here at this stage of the season with the circus going on behind closed doors so we can't really expect to find a finished, well-respected coach who will come in and drastically change the place.

We already had an aspiring young coach who would improve the place as he gained experience and that didn't end well so i can't see them wanting another 'project' coach.

So we are left with whoever Lawrie owes favours to or a 'local product' who really isn't up to scratch.:deadhorse:

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Well the worst kept secret is slowly coming out. The herelad this morning claiming Jones top of 3 candidates remaining. And that Lawrie recieved expressions of interest from european clubs, however it seems again we havnt got the cash and Jones will be in charge after the weekend.

i do think he is deserving of his chance. Both times he has been involved with the club our football has improved and i can speak from experience that he is knowledgeable from his experiences overseas with NSWIS.

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Originally Posted by white city

Well the worst kept secret is slowly coming out. The herelad this morning claiming Jones top of 3 candidates remaining. And that Lawrie recieved expressions of interest from european clubs, however it seems again we havnt got the cash and Jones will be in charge after the weekend.

i do think he is deserving of his chance. Both times he has been involved with the club our football has improved and i can speak from experience that he is knowledgeable from his experiences overseas with NSWIS.

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Bravo to the FFA for their due diligence on the financial capacity of the new owner to run a successful A-league club.

Que the rebuilding for the future, looking for stability. it takes time... and so on speeches from the spineless apologists.

Nothing against Jones and I wish him well but he's going to be fighting an uphill battle given the new owner appears very tight with a dollar.

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Originally Posted by plague

Oz mentality mate.
First in last out.

Nufin else matters.

Solidarity forever comrade.

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it's hardly a class or cultural issue though is it given it happens at all levels in a lot of countries.

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Originally Posted by The Dunster

it's hardly a class or cultural issue though is it given it happens at all levels in a lot of countries.

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Oh I agree, I just always get a giggle when any reason other than "I'm the best candidate" is given as a justification for someone applying for something.

It's why the dole is now described as 'entitlements' or 'benefits ' instead of 'welfare'.

It's glorious.

I deal with this often - wiki the "Peter Principle" to find out why good players and assistants (and in business, managers) often fail.