Re: Next Manager thread

[RealGunner]

new LB and another RB for competition. Preferably someone like Sagna.

I am quite sure Meyer is a CAM. Rather have Ruben Neves imo. Championship proven too which is far better than bundesliga.

[urbaNRoots]

He used to be a CAM but has successfully adapted tothe CM/DLP role under Tedesco. Since he‘s a free agent, I‘d say he‘s a smart signing if we plan to overhaul the entire squad— we‘re going to need some bargains and hopefully Mislintat can find others.

[Sina]

Dont think Nagelsmann would use Özil as a CM in 532
would have to get through a lot of running, constantly sprint out of position to press/cover angles and get back in position if the ball is not won

we probably have to sell Laca and buy different attacker who would be easier to fit in Along side Mesut/Auba

[El Gunner]

we probably have to sell Laca and buy different attacker who would be easier to fit in Along side Mesut/Auba

why do you say this?

[Sina]

Limited Budget+I think we cant fit in all three of Öz/Auba/Laca together without Misusing at least one of them

[Jay29]

From 7amkickoff's stats:

24 – Shots by Aubameyang this season (for Arsenal)
8 – Goals for Aubameyang this season (for Arsenal)
105 – Total shots this season for Aubameyang
25 – Goals for Aubameyang this season (24% finishing)
79 – Shots for Lacazette this season (PL and EL only)
17 – Goals for Lacazette this season (PL and EL only 22% finishing)
46 – Number of goals Lacazette and Auba could score next season if they can get 200 combined shots and finish just 23% of them
20 – Percent finishing a player needs to be considered an “elite” forward
2 – Number of “elite” forwards Arsenal have now
171 – Shots Thierry Henry once had in a season (03/04 Invincibles)
30 – Goals Henry scored that season (18% finishing)

Goes without saying, but a new manager absolutely has to get the best out of Lacazette and Aubameyang.

[El Gunner]

From 7amkickoff's stats:

24 – Shots by Aubameyang this season (for Arsenal)
8 – Goals for Aubameyang this season (for Arsenal)
105 – Total shots this season for Aubameyang
25 – Goals for Aubameyang this season (24% finishing)
79 – Shots for Lacazette this season (PL and EL only)
17 – Goals for Lacazette this season (PL and EL only 22% finishing)
46 – Number of goals Lacazette and Auba could score next season if they can get 200 combined shots and finish just 23% of them
20 – Percent finishing a player needs to be considered an “elite” forward
2 – Number of “elite” forwards Arsenal have now
171 – Shots Thierry Henry once had in a season (03/04 Invincibles)
30 – Goals Henry scored that season (18% finishing)

Goes without saying, but a new manager absolutely has to get the best out of Lacazette and Aubameyang.

We legit have 2 of Europe's most lethal strikers.
This HAS to work.

[Jay29]

Arsenal hope to name boss by World Cup. #AFC want proper process & to respect those in jobs. No idea who but not Simeone, Tuchel (#PSG may confirm Wed), Löw (#GER stay likely), Rodgers, Faria etc. Don't sense Enrique, hear Allegri plans to leave #Juventus but unclear on next move

— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 7, 2018

[Sina]

Basically No One really knows anything,thanks for confirming that lol

[Unique]

seeing reports that Enrique wants sanchez type money to join. arsenal not having any of it.

[Chumlum]

Let's just do the right thing. Ornstein for manager.

[Twoism]

If the club leaves it that late, I expect next year to be full on transition, result is just secondary. If the coach is before WC then a players will most likely after.

[urbaNRoots]

Arsenal hope to name boss by World Cup. #AFC want proper process & to respect those in jobs. No idea who but not Simeone, Tuchel (#PSG may confirm Wed), Löw (#GER stay likely), Rodgers, Faria etc. Don't sense Enrique, hear Allegri plans to leave #Juventus but unclear on next move

— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 7, 2018

Interesting that he hasn't mentioned Nagelsmann, hopefully we're working on that.

[Jay29]

I read that Nagelsmann has a ridiculous high buyout clause now (like, 50m high) and Hoffenheim won't let him go. 2019 is when he'll be available, supposedly.

Another he didn't mention was Jardim, who should also be a candidate.

In terms of dates, the Italian and French leagues end on the weekend of the 20th. The first World Cup game is the 14th of June, though I'd imagine they'd like a new boss in place before the squads get together and start their prep. So maybe, if we're being optimistic, we'll find it out who it'll be by the end of May.

[urbaNRoots]

He has one but it‘s for German clubs IIRC, Hoffenheim won‘t deny him a move to Arsenal if we are really interested.

But yeah between him, Jardim and Allegri we have three great options, even a Carlo Ancelotti if it all doesn‘t work out. Not the worst options.

This World Cup comes at a terrible time for us, wish the new manager had more time to assess this team before half of them go away.

[Sina]

Arsenal have whittled down their shortlist of candidates to succeed Arsene Wenger, with Juventus manager Max Allegri and former captains Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira among the select group still under serious consideration.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2018/05/09/arsenals-shortlist-candidates-succeed-arsene-wenger-manager/

[urbaNRoots]

How can you go from Allegri to Arteta/Vieira?

BS article.

[Jay29]

It's yet more regurgitation and guess work to pad out the dead spaces in Arsenal's news.

Funny how Ornstein's tweet ruling out several candidates linked in the media has suddenly become "whittling down their shortlist".

[Sina]

Arteta Interview from 2014
https://www.arsenal.com/news/features/20150325/-my-dream-was-to-play-for-arsenal-

[Jay29]

The Internet Bullshit Artists are out in force again. According to @DarrenArsenal1, a decision on the new coach has "moved forward", and a number of coaches have been told they're being let go. Apparently Gerry Peyton (goalkeeper coach) and Neil Banfield (first team coach) are among them.

In related news, U23s head coach Steve Gatting and youth coach Carl Laraman have been suspended following allegations of bullying. Allegedly, their antics forced Marcus McGuane to leave the club in January (he's now at Barcelona so not a bad move really). If there's any truth to it there's a strong chance they'll be gone too.

Seems the club is going to hold meetings with the remaining staff about their futures. Bould and and Lehmann are expected to say, but Primorac (Wenger's closest confidant, been with him for 24 years) could go as well.

[El Gunner]

let go let go let go

Preferably I don't see the point of Bould as well tbh. Give Allegri whatever and whomever he wants to work with.

[RealGunner]

Thank *bleep* peyton is gone.

No need for Bould to stay either.

[RealGunner]

So it does seem it is between Arteta and Allegri. As contrasting and pretty much paradoxical it sounds. It is between them.

Who do you guys prefer?

[Jay29]

It's interesting because on paper they embody two very different approaches to the game.

Allegri - pragmatic, wants players to carry out specific instructions, very results driven and isn't too concerned with style, more willing to adapt his team to different opposition.

Arteta - said himself he'd like his teams to take the game to the opposition, has learned from Wenger and Guardiola so would probably emphasise control, offence and keeping the ball.

Allegri is a serial winner (albeit with a stacked squad without much competition, this season withstanding) and I think he'd improve this team's tactics immeasurably. However, I also picture him as a coach who would rather established players be brought for him rather than work with a player so that they're better.

Arteta is an unknown quality but from what we hear of his time at City, he's good at working with players and making them better. Sterling is the famous example as apparently Arteta worked with him a lot and the results are clear. Arsenal need better coaching and and I think the club would like him, or any new appointment, to make players better. Guys like Kolasinac, Iwobi, Xhaka, and young guys like Maitland-Niles and Mavropanos.

I've little doubt that club's first choice is Allegri. But just because the club want him doesn't mean they're going to get him, and if Allegri wants to stay at Juventus and have another crack at the CL then there's nothing we can do about that. At which point, we'd have to look at who else is "available". Enrique is free, but it sounds like his demands are too much. Jardim is a good choice, but is he available? Likewise Naglesmann.

At which point, we either take a chance on the ideals and youthful energy of Arteta or Vieira, or you end up with a "safe pair of hands". In that scenario, Arteta excites me more.

Bare in mind that unless the squad implodes, it's very unlikely we're going to finish below sixth next season. So I'm not concerned about things getting worse. It'd take a spectacularly bad coach to inherit a squad with Ramsey, Ozil, Mkhitaryan, Aubameyang and Lacazette and not finish in the top six at least.

[Jay29]

Arsenal not close to appointing new manager. No agreement yet on chosen candidate, negotiations at relatively early stage, thorough process ongoing, next week looks unrealistic. Once decided, IG/RS/SM will present recommendation to #AFC board. Arteta among names being considered

— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) May 12, 2018

[urbaNRoots]

Sack Gazidis NOW.

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