Name the next manager

[Zlatan]

Been out to watch Top Gun Maverick - has he signed yet…?

[NewClaret]

Potentially a first target for Kompany? I don’t know anything about him!

Sign him up!!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l2CuIa-KUDE

[ClaretTony]

I thought of this man when I called him big vince. Though I only saw him in his 90s spell (a game away at Rotherham sticks in my mind) he was certainly an imposing figure.

He’s a top man is Vince but I wouldn’t have liked to have got on the wrong side of him on the pitch.

[NewClaret]

Been out to watch Top Gun Maverick - has he signed yet…?

Nope, not yet.

I’m massively looking forward to Maverick… please don’t tell me if it was !

[Wokingclaret]

He’s a top man is Vince but I wouldn’t have liked to have got on the wrong side of him on the pitch.

Seriously missed in 82-83 and one of the last to leave as we dropped. when he left I felt it was over

[Stayingup]

Can he still play? We need a CB.

[Burnley1989]

Been out to watch Top Gun Maverick - has he signed yet…?

Was it good? I’m trying to find time to fit it in this weekend

[agreenwood]

This is all true, but Silva is a very experienced manager, and Cooper, Coberan and Dyche had all got plenty of coaching years under their belts. The outlier is Parker, and he's had plenty to spend in both his Championship seasons.

So I'm not sure the comparison quite holds. Kompany has lots about him to suggest he could be a success, but the fact he's got only 2-3 years of experience, all as manager in a relatively weak domestic league, does mean it's reasonable to be a bit cautious about whether this is something of a leap. It's eye catching, but DCWat is quite right to say that exciting does not equal good.

I'm open minded about Kompany and I think there's lots to like about him, but it's a gamble. I'd like to think that gamble is softened if he's willing to work with the group of senior players, and I think an experienced coach who has been about the championship would be a good idea too. Interestingly Silva's assistant is Stuart Gray - which sort of underscores the point.

Not disagreeing, just countering the “doesn’t know the league” argument. There’s a lot of recent examples of managers being successful without having cut their teeth with another in the Championship first.

I’ve no idea whether he’ll be a good appointment or not, but he’s got two difficult years under his belt by the sounds of it and some of the Mancini or Pep magic may have rubbed off on him.

[Zlatan]

Nope, not yet.

I’m massively looking forward to Maverick… please don’t tell me if it was !

Was it good? I’m trying to find time to fit it in this weekend

My lips are sealed, but I enjoyed it

[Bosscat]

My lips are sealed, but I enjoyed it

Did you feel the need, the need for speed

[Wokingclaret]

My lips are sealed, but I enjoyed it

More money for Paramount

[TheOriginalLongsider]

He’s now parted from Anderlecht. Must be a fine deal surely

[ClaretTony]

Seriously missed in 82-83 and one of the last to leave as we dropped. when he left I felt it was over

We played without a proper centre half for virtually the whole of the season

[NewClaret]

Nigel de Jong saying he’s text Kompany without reply & he thinks he’s going to Burnley:

https://mobile.twitter.com/beINSPORTS_E ... 2025102337

[Herts Clarets]

He’s a top man is Vince but I wouldn’t have liked to have got on the wrong side of him on the pitch.

Or off it. Around 1990 I was driving up Towneley to play cricket and passed a bloke cycling, full lycia on and had massive calf muscles. As I got out of the car the cyclist pulls up, removes his helmet and sunglasses and I immediately recognised it was Big Vince. I think he was with Stoke back then and was one of the mercenaries playing for Jeff Heap and Hapton Inn.

As Tony says a top bloke but physically imposing and not the sort of bloke you would get on the wrong side of.

[Claret Till I Die]

Was it good? I’m trying to find time to fit it in this weekend

Been tonight. You won't be disappointed if you enjoyed the 1st one all those years ago

[CrosspoolClarets]

Been golfing so have only checked a couple of pages on here.

On one side - worrying on more than one level that Burnley could appoint a manager just about young enough to be my son

On the other side - comparisons with Waddle is farcical, I’ve played golf with Waddle, I like the guy, but he’s a normal north eastern chap, no offence to them even though I’m still smarting after Sunday, but Kompany is probably one of the top 5 intelligent multiple Premier League champions of all time, has the ear of many of the world’s best managers and could easily be the Pep of the future.

I tried to talk myself out of liking that idea by looking at the Anderlecht Twitter announcement, but most fans seem brassed off, thinking Kompany was their route out of a rut, and believe he has jumped ship, using them as a stepping stone, while as an ex club legend they still admire him.

So I’m not seeing anything to suggest this is a bad idea. We need to get this over the line and keep the team intact other than Pope,Tarky and Cornet who I view as all certain to leave. If we do that, and strengthen a bit, I think we’ll be favourites. The latter is obviously the big risk. Money. But I think ALK will gamble in year 1.

[Juan Tanamera]

Will we follow along the same lines as Derby and be known as Vincent Kompany’s Burnley instead of just Burnley?

Bingo cards at the ready.

[mkmel]

In the past it was often on a Thursday that we announced our new signings.

So as it's Thursday maybe today we will announce the signing of our new Manager Vincent Kompany?

[beeholeclaret]

Bingo cards at the ready.

Or

Vincent Kompany’s Barnsley

[AwayClaret]

Or
Vincent Kompany's bastards

[Billy Balfour]

Nigel de Jong saying he’s text Kompany without reply & he thinks he’s going to Burnley:

https://mobile.twitter.com/beINSPORTS_E ... 2025102337

I've heard the same, and it's unusual for him not to reply to friends and close associates. Makes me think we'll know by the day, and certainly before the weekend.

[NewClaret]

I've heard the same, and it's unusual for him not to reply to friends and close associates. Makes me think we'll know by the day, and certainly before the weekend.

[Boss Hogg]

Have we any idea who his assistant / coach would be ? Has his whole team left Anderlecht ?

[gandhisflipflop]

Have we any idea who his assistant / coach would be ? Has his whole team left Anderlecht ?

Been suggestions of Craig Bellamy

[BobSykes]

Selected points from today's Times (nothing we don't already know i suppose):

"Burnley hopeful of persuading Kompany to take the reins"
(Paul Hirst)

- "a few details in the deal are yet to be agreed but the club are hopeful that the 36 year old Belgian will become the permanent replacement for Sean Dyche"

- 3 man shortlist - Kompany, Rooney, Knutsen

- Jackson not under consideration

- Craig Bellamy is set to be assistant if Kompany agrees to take over

- Kompany also has offers from Wolfsburg and BM

- "Burnley executives have been trying to persuade Kompany in recent days that the job is worth taking even though the club are now in the 2nd tier"

[RVclaret]

Wolfsburg already have a new manager so that would suggest the Times may be behind the curve slightly

[NewClaret]

Wolfsburg already have a new manager so that would suggest the Times may be behind the curve slightly

Just wondering if the Bellamy/Welsh connection here might help us sign that Rabbi Matondo. He looked what we need - Brennan Johnson sort of player/pace.

[bumba]

The fact CT hasn't posted on this thread today makes me wonder if he's busy writing an article up for today's announcement

[Juan Tanamera]

Been suggestions of Craig Bellamy

I'm not sure how to post YouTube links, but in the documentary made by Anderlecht Bellamy quits his position as coach for family and mental health reasons.
I may have got the wrong angle completely on this but if that was the case, then maybe Kompany may try someone new.

[gandhisflipflop]

I'm not sure how to post YouTube links, but in the documentary made by Anderlecht Bellamy quits his position as coach for family and mental health reasons.
I may have got the wrong angle completely on this but if that was the case, then maybe Kompany may try someone new.

Suggestions that he is ready to return

[ClaretTony]

The fact CT hasn't posted on this thread today makes me wonder if he's busy writing an article up for today's announcement

Not quite. Not feeling too good and having a morning off.

[eastcoastclaret]

If the Times report today is correct and the short list consists of Kompany, Rooney and Knutsen, in what order would you put them to offer the job?

[lakedistrictclaret]

If the Times report today is correct and the short list consists of Kompany, Rooney and Knutsen, in what order would you put them to offer the job?

That order, probably.

[RVclaret]

If the Times report today is correct and the short list consists of Kompany, Rooney and Knutsen, in what order would you put them to offer the job?

I checked and that report was from yesterday at 6pm.

But since you asked, Kompany, Knutsen, Rooney for me.

[Lancasterclaret]

If the Times report today is correct and the short list consists of Kompany, Rooney and Knutsen, in what order would you put them to offer the job?

Think all three are exciting in different ways so I'd be happy with any of them

[eastcoastclaret]

I checked and that report was from yesterday at 6pm.

But since you asked, Kompany, Knutsen, Rooney for me.

I stand corrected, I'm interested on opinions assuming that was the shortlist

[Quickenthetempo]

I don't like the idea of two very good footballers taking charge, where they could still very well be better than the players they have to coach.
People who find things easy don't appreciate others might struggle.

The balance of having one who could raise standards and the other who appreciates the players are trying their best will work better IMHO.

[Quickenthetempo]

Knutsen, Rooney, Kompany for me.

But I appreciate the owners need a big name for their brand to attract investors.

It's only on whims as nobody knows enough about any of them.

[eastcoastclaret]

Knutsen, Rooney, Kompany for me.

But I appreciate the owners need a big name for their brand to attract investors.

It's only on whims as nobody knows enough about any of them.

I noted that Kompany has 2.9m twitter followers

[Colburn_Claret]

Just wondering if the Bellamy/Welsh connection here might help us sign that Rabbi Matondo. He looked what we need - Brennan Johnson sort of player/pace.

He looked good on that you tube video, but if instead of watching him, you looked at the defenders on that video, you would notice that they were all shocking. I don't think he has enough to play like that in the championship, never mind the Prem, IF we are lucky.
Not trying to diss the guy, just being realistic. A decent defender would have prevented half of those runs.

[Conroysleftfoot]

I don't like the idea of two very good footballers taking charge, where they could still very well be better than the players they have to coach.
People who find things easy don't appreciate others might struggle.

The balance of having one who could raise standards and the other who appreciates the players are trying their best will work better IMHO.

Good point. I remember when Martin Buchan got the job when we were in the old Fourth Division, it didn't work out too well. Will be interesting to see how things pan out if Kompany does get appointed.

[RicardoMontalban]

Good point. I remember when Martin Buchan got the job when we were in the old Fourth Division, it didn't work out too well. Will be interesting to see how things pan out if Kompany does get appointed.

Likewise Waddle in the third tier. But then I think we do a disservice to the players we have now by looking at it in those terms.

And Kompany has the benefit of having actually managed for the last 3 years.

[spt_claret]

Been suggestions of Craig Bellamy

Without wishing to be a constant downer this is a big red flag for me. Heard bad things about him from someone I consider reliable.

Kompany isn't ideal but might be as good as we can get and certainly has the reputation to appear exciting and possibly attract players. Bellamy I would not want near Burnley.

That said I said the same about Barton and he turned good for us, so if he comes I'll back him and hope.

[ClaretTony]

Good point. I remember when Martin Buchan got the job when we were in the old Fourth Division, it didn't work out too well. Will be interesting to see how things pan out if Kompany does get appointed.

Buchan had issues that Kompany doesn’t.

[SydneyClaret]

I notice Alan Nixon has been very quiet on us recently. Looks like his leak might have gone with the management cull.

[claretabroad]

Knutsen, Kompany, a lot of others, Rooney.

Every appointment is a risk but I believe Kompany would be a success.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I notice Alan Nixon has been very quiet on us recently. Looks like his leak might have gone with the management cull.

Pretty sure he said Kompany was on our list a while back

[KRBFC]

I notice Alan Nixon has been very quiet on us recently. Looks like his leak might have gone with the management cull.

He said Kompany was first choice weeks ago

[eastcoastclaret]

The other 2 names on the reported shortlist are 14/1 and 22/1.