The Next Manager?

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

I think it is Moyes or Mourinho. If I was put on the spot I'd say it is going to be Moyes, for the simple fact for Jose to return, would mean Roman keeps his nose out of all things football, which IMO is not going to happen. It is going to need a huge swallowing of pride from Roman, and I don't see it. Whereas Moyes is British, which would make a change, probably going to be un-attached, and if you believe the media he is highly thought of by Roman and his advisors.

I just got a feeling it is going to be Moyes, there is no other reason for him not to sign that contract now with Everton. Man Utd won't be available in the summer, City might, but they wont go for Moyes (mourinho, klopp, loew etc would be their targets) so that's 2 jobs we can rule out. Who else is there realistically? Spurs? No. Arsenal? No. Liverpool? Not a chance. I just cannot see any other reason he is waiting until the summer, other than he has his mobile with him waiting for Chelsea to call. If we do, he joins, if we don't, he re-signs with Everton

Unless of course he goes to Germany...

[Strike 7,217]

David Moyes - I am unsure about this. He will have a big treasure chest to spend and I don't think he will look to keep it simple and sign Fellaini or someone from the Premier League. Not bold enough in my opinion.

[Blue Gino 377]

The only time I've ever seen Moyes linked to a job was with United to succeed Fergie one day. I don't think he's even on Roman's so called short list. Roman's track record for the most part is hiring managers who just won a trophy or a manager who won in the past, used as a stop gap. Plus I don't hear anyone ever praise Moyes for sexy football or bold tactics either. Add zero trophies to that as well. Yes Everton don't spend massively but he could of left them if there were other suitors and it never happened.

[Jase 43,479]

Uh oh. Avram Grant is in the house...

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

There are two options for me: Mourinho, who most would welcome with open arms, or a riskier manager in Laudrup.

Laudrup who was easily on of the best playmakers to ever grace the game clearly has the footballing brains to take up the mantle as a manager. Guardiola himself admitted he broke into tears when he left Barca crying he taught him everything he knows about the game. With the players we have and Laudrup at the helm you'd see a style which the players would enjoy and the big man Roman really wants. I really feel he could help take the likes of Oscar, Hazard, Mata etc to the next level. Who better then Laudrup to scrutinise your passing or nurture our players vision?

Hiring a man who is so revered worldwide could certainly hold it's benefits, instead of hiring Mourinho who would certainly exacerbate the stigmatisation Chelsea already face. Equally the way Roman wields his axe could backfire if he ever felt the need to sack him. Either way if Mourinho doesn't become available or even if he does, I'd be more than happy if we built a legacy with Laurdrup. His contract ends next year so we wouldn't be breaking the bank like we did with AVB too.

[Jase 43,479]

Guillem Balague has spoken...

http://sulia.com/channel/la-liga/f/0fa6f242-0d1e-4b2d-94f1-0cfd096d67fb/?source=twitter

Last week, José Mourinho told Canal + France: "It is a possibility, but I dont know when. I cannot say when. Why not?".

If anybody thought that his future is decided, that to me is a new clue that there is a game to be played yet. My information is that PSG would like to have him for next season and that a pre-agreement has been discussed (with wages, length, budgets) but also that Roman Abramovich will welcome him at his old club.

So Mourinho has to decide: he wants to enjoy his profession again after a difficult time at the Bernabeu (where he lost the backing of key members of the squad months ago) and Chelsea would offer him the possibility of being treated like a God by fans that miss him. But PSG would give him the chance of almost a guarantee league title (and domestic cups). Undivided love or win straight away? That is the decision that Mourinho will have to make. And I am sure other clubs will want to interfere in that dichotomy.

What is clear is that Real Madrid is working towards life without Mourinho. He advised on Bale as the main signing of next season (Real Madrid will try to get him, we will see if they do) but, according to sources at the club, he will not coach him if he comes.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Guillem Balague has spoken...

http://sulia.com/channel/la-liga/f/0fa6f242-0d1e-4b2d-94f1-0cfd096d67fb/?source=twitter

I agree with that, and the more i look at it the less i see him going to city, as mancini may not even be sacked. Also jose said his next job would be in england but the french league is one he hasn't won and something else he can add to his C.V. Love, or instant winning??? Go with the love JOSE!!!!

[chelsea maniac 40]

Like Jose back but cant see it so voted for Moyes

[Jase 43,479]

I agree with that, and the more i look at it the less i see him going to city, as mancini may not even be sacked. Also jose said his next job would be in england but the french league is one he hasn't won and something else he can add to his C.V. Love, or instant winning??? Go with the love JOSE!!!!

As much as winning trophies would be guaranteed if he goes to PSG, would he really want to go there when there is hardly a strong competition for the league there as opposed to others? Furthermore, Ligue 1 is not exactly a top top league like the PL, La Liga or Bundesliga. Even with the money PSG have, gonna be hard for them to attract and buy the latest young talents.

[Hutcho 8,443]

As much as winning trophies would be guaranteed if he goes to PSG, would he really want to go there when there is hardly a strong competition for the league there as opposed to others? Furthermore, Ligue 1 is not exactly a top top league like the PL, La Liga or Bundesliga. Even with the money PSG have, gonna be hard for them to attract and buy the latest young talents.

True, but Jose has won things everywhere and it would be more trophies he hasn't won before to put on his resume. He may see it as a step down and it is in terms of competition, but he could go there for 1 season win a couple of trophies he hasn't got before and tick them off his list. If he comes here then other than the champions league he has won everything else with us. Of course i am just playing devils advocate here but it may be something he has considered because he has gone to portugal, england, italy, spain etc and won everything there.

[Jase 43,479]

And just found out that Pellegrini can speak English and is good at it too.

[NishC300 1,865]

I think for Abramovich, Mourinho would be by far the BEST appointement. He's a manager who can come in and make an impact quickly and is someone who has already been part of the club. I would prefer a younger option (Villas Boas IMO deserved more time or should have been bought later), but Abramovich would never give a young talent enough time to prove himself.

[Korea 734]

Question, due to FFP, if Jose comes and he cannot buy world class players, do you guys think he will be successful?

I'm a big fan of Michael Landrup and I think he could groom this team to elegant and beautiful football, rather than having cech bomb balls for Torres to get.

[Funkyflashman 187]

Question, due to FFP, if Jose comes and he cannot buy world class players, do you guys think he will be successful?

I'm a big fan of Michael Landrup and I think he could groom this team to elegant and beautiful football, rather than having cech bomb balls for Torres to get.

Whoever works here next year BETTER NOT have Torres to work with...

[The Skipper 20,593]

Question, due to FFP, if Jose comes and he cannot buy world class players, do you guys think he will be successful?

I'm a big fan of Michael Landrup and I think he could groom this team to elegant and beautiful football, rather than having cech bomb balls for Torres to get.

Drogba, Essien etc. weren't exactly known as world class players when he bought them were they?

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Moyes,pellegrini,laudrup,mourinho seem to be the likely candidate's right now for the job.

[Funkyflashman 187]

Drogba, Essien etc. weren't exactly known as world class players when he bought them were they?

We paid just under 50m for the pair of them...

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

We paid just under 50m for the pair of them...

Torres is God