Who should be our next manager?

[californiahoop]

I would liek to se Sherwood and Ferdinand at the Rs when arry goes. Thing they would fit in well at QPR

Don't be surprised to see HR going upstairs and these two coming across, I think Tim may have shot his bolt with Levy after his outburst and HR is shot.

[Ginger Ninja]

I would liek to se Sherwood and Ferdinand at the Rs when arry goes. Thing they would fit in well at QPR

That's not a bad shout, you know.

[West Acton]

I honestly think he's not all that, just an average manager. He could do a good job in the lower league's and probably no better than mid table in the championship if given the chance with the right backing

Nick out of interest what are your opinions on the other names thrown up when we talk of a young manager in the future for us such as Howe and Robinson??

[Nick]

Nick out of interest what are your opinions on the other names thrown up when we talk of a young manager in the future for us such as Howe and Robinson??

To be honest West I'd be disappointed if Howe or Robinson came in. Like I said to Langue, I don't want to be that experimental club for a young up and coming manager who's trying to get to the next level. I want someone in who's been there, who knows the premiership, who knows how to handle the speed of play, the different styles of play and the other pressures that come with the premiership- money, media, expectations etc. Its a much tougher league not only to the lower league's but arguably the toughest in the world.

I'd probably like to see people like Steve Clarke, Di Mattio, Malky Mackay. But despite me saying not wanting to be that experimental club I'd actually like to see Sherwood and Ferdinand here. To be honest they would be my favourites at this point.

[LanguedocFox]

Out of interest, does anyone know how long a contract Redknapp has? Well, presumably he does. I mean anyone here.

[Stanley]

Out of interest, does anyone know how long a contract Redknapp has? Well, presumably he does. I mean anyone here.

Contracted until summer 2015.

NB - He's fast catching up with Mackay in this poll

[ArcticHoop]

Tony known to employee big names.

Why hire big name? Hire best name. I would love to see Eddie Howe here. He's young and yet pretty experienced already and done amazing job at Bournemouth

[West Acton]

Why hire big name? Hire best name. I would love to see Eddie Howe here. He's young and yet pretty experienced already and done amazing job at Bournemouth

Not for me

Fraggled out last time he tried to take the step up to a bigger club and had to go back to Bournemouth. Some people are made to be at certain clubs i would say howe is at his

[Nick]

I agree we should bring in young player's (with a mix of experience) and definitely our youth IF they're ready. But when it comes to the manager I don't want a young manager or do i want a manager who's looking to make it like Zola. With the exception of the club and the direction er want to go we need someone in charge who's been there.

[QPR Richard]

I don't want Zola anywhere near my club.

However, perhaps we should consider a foreign coach as our next manager. There don't seem to be many decent English managers around in the top flight, and our coaching system leaves a lot to be desired. Joey said so himself. The evidence for this is how poor our national team is. We supposedly have the best national league in the world but we're 12th in FIFA's rankings.

What we need is a playing style at the club which runs through from the youth teams to the first team. I visited the Amsterdam Arena once and on the stadium tour, the guide explained their philosophy. The Dutch produce great players, considering it's such a small country.

Can Zola build such a club? Our current manager certainly can't.

So, yes to a foreign manager, but no to Zola. And Powell for that matter.

[knocker]

Glen Hoddle for me when Harry goes.

[Ginger Ninja]

Roberto Di Matteo for me.

[Kevin Mcleod]

Please let it be this bloke.

[brightonr]

Please let it be this bloke.

That's quality.

[Stanley]

Voting so far

Malky Mackay 20

Harry Redknapp 14

Glen Hoddle 11

Roberto Di Matteo 10

Michael Laudrup 9

Eddie Howe 8

Neil Warnock 6

Marc Bircham/Steve Gallen 4

Nigel Adkins 3
Steve McClaren 3
Gus Poyet 3
Karl Robinson 3
Uwe Røsler 3
Sherwood/Ferdinand 3

Sean Dyche 2
Chris Hughton 2

Steve Clarke 1
Rudi Garcia 1
Vincenzo Montella 1
Murat Yakin 1