The managerial shortlist

[Mullers]

Interesting article on Wicky with some linked tweets from when he was linked to the Burnley job:

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/burnle...successor/

[Stillclem4england]

Former Young Boys and Chicago Fire coach Raphael Wicky into the betting now from nowhere. Can’t say I know anything about him.

There was noise around him becoming Sunderland and Burnley boss in the summer with both clubs denying it - sounds like his agent likes to talk him up and link him to any Championship job going.

Managerial career looks a bit ropey - nothing really worth writing home about, but again, fits the expected background of being a coach first and foremost.

I really hope we steer clear of Pep Lijnders, yes he's an intelligent and highly regarded coach, but has a track record of pissing people off and being an absolutely atrocious manager - anyone who can get Salzburg 10 points off the top in a league where their budget is basically bigger than the other 11 teams combined should be avoided like the plague!

Agree - anyone but Lijnders for me. 

Pretty sure Young Boys won the league under Wicky?? But it is a pub league.

[Bob Fossil]

Former Young Boys and Chicago Fire coach Raphael Wicky into the betting now from nowhere. Can’t say I know anything about him.

Look him up on…wicki?

Just did and it’s not pleasant reading. No clue about MLS but 23% win rate at Chicago Fire with overall gd of -22 doesn’t sound great.
Much better at Young Boys but think they are well at the top of the Swiss football food chain.

He’s very handsome though.

[Tom Joad]

Eustace is now favourite.
Local bloke and I understand his family home is in Harborne.
Whoever it is, I think we’ll know next few days

Not Harborne but WM yes

His parents have a business in Sutton. Nice people but villa fans......

[Mullers]

Former Young Boys and Chicago Fire coach Raphael Wicky into the betting now from nowhere. Can’t say I know anything about him.

Look him up on…wicki?

Just did and it’s not pleasant reading. No clue about MLS but 23% win rate at Chicago Fire with overall gd of -22 doesn’t sound great.
Much better at Young Boys but think they are well at the top of the Swiss football food chain.

He’s very handsome though.

“Hey Wicky you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blow my mind, hey Wicky!”

[Shabby Russian]

If candidates had been successful at previous clubs they wouldn't entertain the idea of coming for an interview. Our best bet is someone that has been underestimated in his work with an average or below squad and dumped. Other than that it's a lower league poaching gamble

Or achieving well with a bang average squad. 

Ladies and gentlemen…. John Eustace.

Would ask the question what has Eustace achieved to date.

If we are going down the road of a more pragmatic approach, personally I would like to see more than he has done at Birmingham and Blackburn.

Blimey - what a bizarre post. He has punched massively above his weight at both clubs despite both having clown owners at the time. 

What more exactly do you think he should have achieved at either club?

No doubt he appears a safe pair of hands at this level. But is he more than that, not enough evidence either way. For reasons beyond his control he hasn't had chance to show what he can do over a whole season. 

When we appointed Corberan we knew he could manage an unfancied club and get them to the play offs. Eustace hasn't done that yet. 

So when I ask what he has achieved to date, it's not an unreasonable one.

[B68Baggy]

Former Young Boys and Chicago Fire coach Raphael Wicky into the betting now from nowhere. Can’t say I know anything about him.

Look him up on…wicki?

Just did and it’s not pleasant reading. No clue about MLS but 23% win rate at Chicago Fire with overall gd of -22 doesn’t sound great.
Much better at Young Boys but think they are well at the top of the Swiss football food chain.

He’s very handsome though.

Talk about picking your stats lol

Nearly 60% over 150.games at Basel and Young Boys

Possession based pressing football with wingers playing a key role.  Sound familiar?

Probably just agent talk but a sexier link in more ways than one.

[SW4Baggie]

Former Young Boys and Chicago Fire coach Raphael Wicky into the betting now from nowhere. Can’t say I know anything about him.

Look him up on…wicki?

Just did and it’s not pleasant reading. No clue about MLS but 23% win rate at Chicago Fire with overall gd of -22 doesn’t sound great.
Much better at Young Boys but think they are well at the top of the Swiss football food chain.

He’s very handsome though.

Talk about picking your stats lol

Nearly 60% over 150.games at Basel and Young Boys

Possession based pressing football with wingers playing a key role.  Sound familiar?

Probably just agent talk but a sexier link in more ways than one.

I was on board til the same article mentioned the goalkeeper playing riskily….  Not sure I want Palmer 50yds up the field distributing

[Bob Fossil]

Former Young Boys and Chicago Fire coach Raphael Wicky into the betting now from nowhere. Can’t say I know anything about him.

Look him up on…wicki?

Just did and it’s not pleasant reading. No clue about MLS but 23% win rate at Chicago Fire with overall gd of -22 doesn’t sound great.
Much better at Young Boys but think they are well at the top of the Swiss football food chain.

He’s very handsome though.

Talk about picking your stats lol

Nearly 60% over 150.games at Basel and Young Boys

Possession based pressing football with wingers playing a key role.  Sound familiar?

Probably just agent talk but a sexier link in more ways than one.

Fair enough.

[Mullers]

On Wicky’s time at Chicago Fire:

https://www.hottimeinoldtown.com/2021/9/...head-coach