The Official Next Manager Discussion Thread

[Wearethewhites]

Not sure if I'm that keen on Steve Clarke. Don't see any other qualities that Reading have now, that Fulham don't. Would seem a bit of a side step to me rather than a step up. Just think someone like Pearson would do a better job.

[mike_corkcity12]

If it is Steve Clarke it will see Kevin Keen coming back to the club. He was very unimpressive in his spell as u18 manager.

[Allestree andy]

seems like nigel pearson is in major talks to be our new boss, possible over the week end, i think this is a good appointment if it happens proven track record in this division, just what we need.
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[f321ffc]

Can I be the first to ask,  SOURCE?

[Neil D]

Clearly the Club had no Plan A, let alone a Plan B, in the event of Symons going.  Whether we get a new manager in time for Saturday or not, he won't be able to have any impact on the MK Dons match.  But what's three points?  We  have so many, we can afford to see a few more slip through our fingers.  Risible incompetence.

[Neil D]

Can I be the first to ask,  SOURCE?

You may well ask.  You may well be disappointed.

[MJG]

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/pearson-in-talks-as-fulham-look-to-install-former-leicester-boss

[alexmur]

http://www.westlondonsport.com/fulham/pearson-in-talks-as-fulham-look-to-install-former-leicester-boss

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[alexmur]

there is also this so I'm guessing they are both speculation

http://m.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/14039571.Reading_FC_boss_Steve_Clarke_heavily_linked_with_Championship_rivals_Fulham/

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[MJG]

Clearly the Club had no Plan A, let alone a Plan B, in the event of Symons going.  Whether we get a new manager in time for Saturday or not, he won't be able to have any impact on the MK Dons match.  But what's three points?  We  have so many, we can afford to see a few more slip through our fingers.  Risible incompetence.

Any new man would not have had many of squad together till tomorrow anyway.

[westcliff white]

Clearly the Club had no Plan A, let alone a Plan B, in the event of Symons going.  Whether we get a new manager in time for Saturday or not, he won't be able to have any impact on the MK Dons match.  But what's three points?  We  have so many, we can afford to see a few more slip through our fingers.  Risible incompetence.

If we had made an appointment the day after Kit went the new manager would have had half a squad or there abouts to work with which would have meant very little impact on the squad. I also think a few of them were given some days of as O'Hara tweeted about going to Dubai for a a few days, so again even less to work with.

[Oakeshott]

Clarke currently favourite on Betfair, with Pearson second favourite, but far less has been bet on either than is typically staked on the favourite in a class 6 handicap at Kempton or Wolverhampton on wet autumn evening.

[alexmur]

Steve Clarke? Noooooooo. Poor mans Chris Hughton.

Pearson is just playing hardball about the amount of influence Rigg can have I would say.

Do you think he's accused rigg of being an ostrich yet?

lol

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[alexmur]

How much compensation would we have to pay? Expect us to sign a load of Chelsea loanees. At least we would be defensively solid.

Guess that depends on his salary and contract length, apparently he has 18 months left or of course if Reading inserted a release fee

he just spent 11 million in the summer it will be an up Hill struggle to get him

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[westcliff white]

don't think what he spent will dictate any compensation due to reading, more over just a reluctance to let him go from their side. but, if he wants to leave they will be hard push to keep him.

All speculation though at this stage

[Chutney]

Am I the only one still hoping its Montella? Although, this seems completely dead.

[westcliff white]

he was appointed sampdoria manager last week

[Chutney]

he was appointed sampdoria manager last week

AH! well thats that then. Dissapointing. Jokanovic still around?

[Lighthouse]

 Should he be appointed may I be the first to say - Oh no not him, he is awful and rude to his granny and can't control his temper.




Should he not be appointed may I say - Why didn't we try harder to get Pearson he would have been perfect.

[The Swan]

Sky Sports report that Fulham want Pearson to be in charge for the game at MK Dons.