Name the next manager

[Vegas Claret]

And maybe even investment…

that's a great point

[TheFamilyCat]

Who’s Kompany?

Mee's a crowd.

[Gibbo]

I am really excited by this, I suspect with the press we might lose the tag of pantomime villains and become the blue eyed boys of the Champjonship.

[RVclaret]

https://twitter.com/nicoschira/status/1 ... GqNzuJeMnw

Nicolò Schira saying 3 year contract for Kompany

[Vegas Claret]

would almost guarantee we would be on sky every other week or so in the Championship too (which would help financially)

[aggi]

...

We should be going safe with an appointment who will get us back into the Premier League... ...

And this would be?

[mkmel]

Mee's a crowd.

Brilliant!!

[dandeclaret]

And this would be?

Warnock....

[Bosscat]

Warnock....

[Darnhill Claret]

A week after this post he was available at 66/1.I thank you.

[Stayingup]

This is like a movie reboot to the John Bond appointment. "He might bring all his mates from City..."

Are you a fan of Morriseys?

[BabylonClaret]

good read about Kompany's tactical approach
https://cafetactiques.com/2022/04/12/ar ... 2-tactics/

I read that the first round of "it might be Kompany" and thought it looked v interesting - certainly made me think hang on he might be a good shout.

[Vegas Claret]

https://twitter.com/nicoschira/status/1 ... GqNzuJeMnw

Nicolò Schira saying 3 year contract for Kompany

He's one of if not the most accurate out there

[hoskinsgoalatswansea]

I think there’s a good chance the fans will get on board and buy into it, which is probably what’s needed right now. With all the negativity around at the moment, a meh appointment might’ve had high potential to turn the place toxic. We’ve seen what happens then, as with Brian Laws, it becomes cancerous. But this has more potential to go the other way and galvanise.

I never rated Jimmy Mullen, but once the fans decided he was the new messiah the whole thing becomes a juggernaut that almost takes care of itself. Same happened with Coyle. It makes a huge difference.

[BabylonClaret]

I think there’s a good chance the fans will get on board and buy into it, which is probably what’s needed right now. With all the negativity around at the moment, a meh appointment might’ve had high potential to turn the place toxic. We’ve seen what happens then, as with Brian Laws, it becomes cancerous. But this has more potential to go the other way and galvanise.

I never rated Jimmy Mullen, but once the fans decided he was the new messiah the whole thing becomes a juggernaut that almost takes care of itself. Same happened with Coyle. It makes a huge difference.

This.

Was same for us and Dyche and Leeds/Bielsa

[burnleymik]

Really looking forward to it. Might not work out, but you can see plenty of positives as to why such an appointment would be great for the club as a whole. A new chapter and exciting times, as they say! Hope it is as good as done, as all the rumours are suggesting.

[claretspice]

If this happens, I think it's an interesting appointment - far from free from risk, but eye catching and ambitious. Kompany was and is hugely respected at City as a player, leader and thinker - amongst those to speak warmly about his influence was a one Ben Mee (reflecting on when he came into a first team squad at City of which Kompany was captain). He's a very smart guy who has done an MBA and so has looked at business from the other lens, and of course he'll command respect for his record as a player.

The other side of the equation is that his managerial experience is limited to a very different environment in Belgium, and he's got absolutely no experience of the Championship whatsoever.

I think appointments like this often stand and fall by the backroom team they bring in. If Kompany brings in someone with deep experience of coaching in the Championship as part of his team, then I think this stands a much better chance of success than it otherwise might. But he also has the advantage of inheriting a squad which, although likely to be rebuilt this summer, has a core of very experienced players who will have a pretty good idea of how to get out of the Championship - particularly if he can make Ben Mee his first signing. Roberts, Lowton, Mee, Collins, Long, Taylor, Brownhill, Cork, Westwood (once fit) and Rodriguez are all in that bracket and if Kompany has the sense to work with them rather than against them, there's an element whereby they'll take care of quite a few of the details for themselves.

Certainly agree that he'll excite the fans, and that that is necessary, and you'd imagine he's got some assurances as to the extent of the sales that will be needed and the financial situation generally. Those City links won't hurt and nor will his knowledge of Belgian football generally. I hope he's not been recruited because he has the profile to attract investors, but if he does and it does, then that's a helpful by product.

[KRBFC]

A week after this post he was available at 66/1.I thank you.

which post?

[holycustard]

The last one

[BuryClaret]

David Andersen at The Mirror reporting that it's done and he's already working on signings.

[Taffy on the wing]

And this would be?

I think he's disappointed that it's not Steve Bruce

[agreenwood]

Just to add a bit of balance for those saying Kompany has no previous experience managing in the Championship, Marco Silva had never managed in the Championship prior to this season. Scott Parker got promoted to the Prem in his first season (with Fulham) and second season (with Bournemouth). Carlos Coberan is only in his second season as a head coach too and Steve Cooper has less than 3 years experience as a club head coach.

Sean Dyche had less than two full seasons as a manager (Championship or otherwise) when we started that first promotion campaign. Not sure Owen Coyle had much Championship level managerial experience when he took us up in 2009 either.

No doubt experience can be helpful, but recent evidence and our own history suggests it’s not essential.

[RVclaret]

Anderlecht just announced Kompany has left by mutual consent

[NewClaret]

David Andersen at The Mirror reporting that it's done and he's already working on signings.

Must be media lies. We’ve got no money remember!!!

[DCWat]

If this happens, I think it's an interesting appointment - far from free from risk, but eye catching and ambitious. Kompany was and is hugely respected at City as a player, leader and thinker - amongst those to speak warmly about his influence was a one Ben Mee (reflecting on when he came into a first team squad at City of which Kompany was captain). He's a very smart guy who has done an MBA and so has looked at business from the other lens, and of course he'll command respect for his record as a player.

The other side of the equation is that his managerial experience is limited to a very different environment in Belgium, and he's got absolutely no experience of the Championship whatsoever.

I think appointments like this often stand and fall by the backroom team they bring in. If Kompany brings in someone with deep experience of coaching in the Championship as part of his team, then I think this stands a much better chance of success than it otherwise might. But he also has the advantage of inheriting a squad which, although likely to be rebuilt this summer, has a core of very experienced players who will have a pretty good idea of how to get out of the Championship - particularly if he can make Ben Mee his first signing. Roberts, Lowton, Mee, Collins, Long, Taylor, Brownhill, Cork, Westwood (once fit) and Rodriguez are all in that bracket and if Kompany has the sense to work with them rather than against them, there's an element whereby they'll take care of quite a few of the details for themselves.

Certainly agree that he'll excite the fans, and that that is necessary, and you'd imagine he's got some assurances as to the extent of the sales that will be needed and the financial situation generally. Those City links won't hurt and nor will his knowledge of Belgian football generally. I hope he's not been recruited because he has the profile to attract investors, but if he does and it does, then that's a helpful by product.

A very fair assessment.

I don’t buy into the excitement part though. Yes, perhaps we do want a bit of excitement but ultimately, that’s on the pitch, not from signing a big name as manager.

For me, this is something of a bigger gamble than I might have been inclined to take, considering our position. Although perhaps not an appointment for the Premier League (should we achieve promotion) a manager with experience of taking teams up from the Championship, such as Farke, would have been my preferred approach.

Kompany may prove to be a great success but I think he’s far more of a gamble than was wise to take. Time will tell.

[Colburn_Claret]

IF it does happen, could Defour have been an influence. He obviously loved his time at the club. Kompany would have been bound to ask him all about BFC.

[Ilkley claret]

I think he’s Limited as a manager

[BabylonClaret]

A very fair assessment.

I don’t buy into the excitement part though. Yes, perhaps we do want a bit of excitement but ultimately, that’s on the pitch, not from signing a big name as manager.

For me, this is something of a bigger gamble than I might have been inclined to take, considering our position. Although perhaps not an appointment for the Premier League (should we achieve promotion) a manager with experience of taking teams up from the Championship, such as Farke, would have been my preferred approach.

Kompany may prove to be a great success but I think he’s far more of a gamble than was wise to take. Time will tell.

The trouble with Farke is the style and his approach. He has shown (twice) real stubbornness in sticking with his approach despite it failing. So if he succeeded in getting us promoted he would struggle in the Prem and we have to pot him off.

Kompany is a gamble but he might be able to adjust more easily once we do get the the Prem (let's be positive)

[holycustard]

Fun fact
Caesar’s favourite herb was the Viagra of ancient Rome. Until climate change killed it off.

[Steddyman]

Anderlecht just announced Kompany has left by mutual consent

Exciting Times. I don't know how good a manager he is, but it is an ambitious appointment and a statement of intent.

[DCWat]

The trouble with Farke is the style and his approach. He has shown (twice) real stubbornness in sticking with his approach despite it failing. So if he succeeded in getting us promoted he would struggle in the Prem and we have to pot him off.

Kompany is a gamble but he might be able to adjust more easily once we do get the the Prem (let's be positive)

Yes, agreed about his ability to adapt to the league above. I think I’m just assigning more importance to us achieving promotion. The bigger gamble in my eyes (and I may well be wrong) is not to achieve promotion as opposed to achieving promotion and then potentially needing to recruit another manager.

[RVclaret]

Boden saying Kompany on the verge of joining us

[Exeterclaret]

Could he still register himself to play?

[holycustard]

Anyone remember that creepy email voice that sounded like joanna lumley saying you've got Kompany spelt with a c how did she know

[warksclaret]

For those being negative about this appointment please give the Samaritans a call. After years of hoofball I find this exciting

[Murger]

It's hard not to get giddy. An exciting transfer window awaits (for once).

[CnBtruntru]

I think it is the same as when SD took over, we won't know how it all going to pan out until we are 10-20 games into the new season, if he is as good as SD was, we are in for a Excellent ride over the next few seasons, if he joins he has my blessing and best wishes. UTC.

[gsyclaret]

For those being negative about this appointment please give the Samaritans a call. After years of hoofball I find this exciting

Agree 100%

[NewClaret]

Mee's a crowd.

Absolutely brilliant.

[Neil]

Well I think it's pretty exciting. With so many players out of contract and the uncertainty around finances, every manager out there is a risk. Couldn't bear the thought of a Bruce, Hughes or Hughton type appointment. Major positive for me is that he's learned from the best and I'd be surprised to say the least if we saw 442 hoofball next season.

[DCWat]

For those being negative about this appointment please give the Samaritans a call. After years of hoofball I find this exciting

There’s a difference between negativity and having a view that it may be a riskier appointment. Having that view, which I do, isn’t mutually exclusive of being excited about what it may bring.

There’s a bizarre view on this board that if you’re not wanking yourself into a frenzy about something, you’re negative. It’s a shame we can’t accept differing views without the need for criticism, it would really help debate.

[ClaretTony]

Anderlecht just announced Kompany has left by mutual consent

I believe the deal is done or maybe agreed.

[bumba]

Left Anderlecht tonight, wonder why.......

[Shaggy]

I believe the deal is done or maybe agreed.

That’s good enough for me.. ( hopefully Mee too)

[Taffy on the wing]

I'm excited by this prospect!.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-7vSmTxAno

......Hope has returned.

[Robbo1882]

Sounds positive and if a couple of players are on the fence about signing new deals this may convince them to put pen to paper

[Swizzlestick]

There is undoubted risk to this one but it’s exactly what the club needed imo - a real shot in the arm. Will immediately command respect and should have excellent contacts. Agree that it would be a great help if he got some experienced heads in his backroom staff.

[AwayClaret]

Welcome Vincent. Good luck.

[AwayClaret]

Off to Bastards

[Tricky Trevor]

Starry, starry night
Paint your pallette blue and Claret