Topic: LFC's next manager - chat and informed speculation

[elsewhere]

Can we get Leonid Slutsky as the assistant manager of Arne Slot then?

[Red Dane]

Going from Kloop to Slot, feels like going from a Ferrari to a vauxhall

[Gerard00]

I can understand that from most peoples perspectives theres not a slot to like about this but stand out managerial candidates couldn't be got (Alonso being the clear stand out). After that theres a b-list really with the likes of De Zerbi, Amorim and thats before you go completely against the grain with the likes of Mourinho, Potter etc...

Slot definitely falls into that category of 'managers i've never heard of before' so hes as probably as good as anyone to get a fair crack of the whip. Based on the comments in here expectations are low so that will probably work in his favour.

[Oldmanmick]

It didn’t with Ten Haag.

TBF, Slot will be inheriting a better squad with bags of potential in the younger lads. ETH's signings have left a lot to be desired too.

[Macc77]

Style of play isn't for me the main thing, as most young or younger coaches like to play a certain way. For me it's about aura, being able to walk into our training ground and get this bunch of serial winners and stars to respect and buy into the plan immediately. Some mentioned Clough at Leeds, it's a valid ppoint. If the players don't respect you, all the hipster data attached to your name means nothing.

Jurgen had the aura, he commanded respect and trust from his players, but some of them hadn't achieved much and they knew they were on a journey. Alot of them have now won the lot, and will expect the fella to be coaching them to have a certain aura and position. If said fella isn't up to their expectations it won't work.

[elsewhere]

What can he bring to us from Feyenoord?

[Crosby Nick]

Why is this being done so publicly? We’re clearly briefing journalists. Just odd.

We normally brief at the point something is a done deal. I reckon this will move quickly.

[Working Class Hen-Pecked Hero]

I'm honestly happy if it is him. There's no manager in the prem who we should look at, and suits the players we have

[Simplexity]

Hopefully it works out. I just think he is on a hiding to nothing. He will basically have to hit the ground running for it to not turn incredibly toxic very fast.

[elsewhere]

I’ll be honest I’ve never heard of Slot until now. Are we now in for mangers whose track record is winning the fkn Dutch cup. It’s got Brenda Rogers all over again. Hope I’m wrong. But if you want a manager who has won a European Cup, Premier League titles and been around why don’t we go for Jose.  I don’t care if he managed rival clubs. The mangers in Europe do that all the time..

Because he is a toxic twat and he will leave us at 7th spot after many transfers and it will take us 5+ hyears from that disastrous experience.

[Andy82lfc]

What can he bring to us from Feyenoord?

Edam cheese and some fucking bald creams, that’s about it.

[elsewhere]

Edam cheese and some fucking bald creams, that’s about it.

Kuyt as assistant manager?

[Samie]

Matts Wieffer

[Gerard00]

First dutch manager - worked out well when we got our first Spanish manager and first German manager so lets see.

Have we ever had a bald manager?

[In the Name of Klopp]

Years ago, he was still with Dortmund I think when Goetz was there. 

Just seen a few pics of him pre-hair transplant... I'm glad he did it. He was heading to semi-baldness

[Original]

Mike E: 'So Arne, can you tell us of a time you had to deal with adversity?'
Arne: *Points at head*
Mike E: *Throws contract on table*

Marvellous stuff that it really is 😁

[jillcwhomever]

Just seen a few pics of him pre-hair transplant... I'm glad he did it. He was heading to semi-baldness

He'd still be sexy. 

[DelTrotter]

Wow from the good news that we're passing on Amorim, we then go for a similar profile manager from the Eredivisie. I have been going on about how Amorim's achivements are no different to Slot. Now that we are moving on to Slot, this is totally as underwhelming.

I'm going to look on the bright side, because in no way is Slot good enough to mix it with Guardiola and Arteta next season. If in all very likelihood, he looks out of his depth come the middle of the season, we can then make another move for Alonso. I'm guessing Real will be in for him too at the end of next season.

If he chooses Real, well then let's say his true colours will have shined through.

I don't think Slot will be a disaster. We should get top 4 under him (just like we would have with Amorim). Though that doesn't mean we can just get by with him and then before we know it 24 months have passed without challenging for the PL and CL. We have elite talent in this squad. Some who are getting older and about to reach the end.

We can't let this talent waste by with nothing to show for it over the next few seasons. That means we need to be brutal and not get into a rut of giving a manager 2 years and a chance to 'build' when he clearly isn't up to it.

If the signs aren't good, we need to make a move for Alonso around December/January. We can't let an elite coach like him pass by without trying again next season.

In the meanwhile, I guess we have to get by with whoever. If it's Slot then so be it.

This makes me very confident Slot will be great for us.

[Andy82lfc]

Kuyt as assistant manager?

He’ll need a few boxes of Baby Ruth’s as well then.

[rafathegaffa83]

Have we ever had a bald manager?

Don Welsh

[Crosby Nick]

Right Said Fred vibes

This forum has gone deeply dippy.

[robertobaggio37]

Dutch journo, Baldie bringing sexy back.

Would? Fuck outta with that attitude.

[jillcwhomever]

As for Slot's bald head, bring in Gaius and he will get his hair growing again. 

https://youtu.be/WcwFK7K8mkY?si=hR4rIgJVxJnrUb5r

[TepidT2O]

Mel Reddy on Slot

• Consistent trend of successfully implementing aggressive, dominant football and player development
• Outperforming budget at AZ (Covid curtailed a title push) and Feyenoord
• Approach and preferred formations suit LFC's squad, no stylistic upheaval
• Europa Conference League final performance v Roma, league progression leading to the title (only their second this century), regular cup runs
• Works well within a structure, energised the club and fanbase

[David in Edinburgh]

Where has this wild speculation come from? The club don't usually allow leaks like this.

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

Hopefully it works out. I just think he is on a hiding to nothing. He will basically have to hit the ground running for it to not turn incredibly toxic very fast.

That would say more about our fans than him as a manager.

[Wabaloolah]

Auwhfufeho rhrhhhekei djjjj.

well said Al, finally talking sense!

[robertobaggio37]

[jillcwhomever]

Where has this wild speculation come from? The club don't usually allow leaks like this.

I'm guessing from the club, as every LFC journo seems to be leading with it.

[robertobaggio37]

Can we get Leonid Slutsky as the assistant manager of Arne Slot then?

Hahahah nice!

[rafathegaffa83]

Mel Reddy on Slot

The no stylistic upheaval is probably vital in the thinking.

[Crosby Nick]

Hopefully it works out. I just think he is on a hiding to nothing. He will basically have to hit the ground running for it to not turn incredibly toxic very fast.

That says a lot more about us than him.

I have no idea how he’ll do but I didn’t really have a stand out candidate in mind. I know as little about Amorim and I do Slot.

Given Xabi ruled himself out relatively early, what did anyone not excited by Slot want? The shouts for Mourinho, Rodgers etc feel a bit ridiculous. So it was always going to be a younger manager or more of a gamble.

[Paul_h]

Said it before that if Ten Haag was still at Ajax, he’d have been a leading candidate just now. Really don’t understand this appointment if that’s who we’re after. Who’s the last manager who moved from the Dutch league and was successful? Guess it fits with what they said about going for a risky appointment.

he'll be cheaper than Amorim though..
or maybe a tactic for the Amorim camp to reduce their financial demands?

if it is Slot, maybe Pep can be persuaded to be his assistant ?

[darragh85]

He looks like a chubby happier ten hag

[robertobaggio37]

Feyenoord fans love him and that should tell us everything.

[HardworkDedication]

This article is from A YEAR AGO:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/04/13/arne-slot-feyenoord-manager-shoestring-premier-league/

Fascinating read. Enjoyed that. Can see why we would be interested in him.

Thanks for sharing.

[Funkster]

I'm guessing from the club, as every LFC journo seems to be leading with it.

Yes, all the usual suspects came out of the woodwork around the same time today.

[Pistolero]

The no stylistic upheaval is probably vital in the thinking.

probably not as vital as outperforming budget...

[S]

That says a lot more about us than him.

I have no idea how he’ll do but I didn’t really have a stand out candidate in mind. I know as little about Amorim and I do Slot.

Given Xabi ruled himself out relatively early, what did anyone not excited by Slot want? The shouts for Mourinho, Rodgers etc feel a bit ridiculous. So it was always going to be a younger manager or more of a gamble.

Exactly. The fact is that it’s a shit time to be looking for a manager. There was one hugely exciting prospect but he ruled himself out. Feel like people will moan at whoever else we get now.

[HardworkDedication]

Slot definitely seems more suited to us than Amorim the more I have read about him.