Next Manager Rumour Thread (Poll Added 2/4/2018)

[ashfordblue]

Erm going by Jack Ross's latest comments, it sounds like he wont be coming down here to manage Ipswich, he's building the Buddies for next season in the Scottish premiership, looking around for new recruits to build a stronger team, and he gets homesickness easily, so no thanks we need a stable manager, not one that's likely to bugger off at any moment, and if Hurst is victorious in his final play off with Shrewsbury, he wont come here either, no point as he will already be in the Championship, no me old mates it could be back to the drawing board, looking for a manager that will have no funds to work with, still we always have Harry to fall back on, oh Happy Days

[Tangfastic]

Erm going by Jack Ross's latest comments, it sounds like he wont be coming down here to manage Ipswich, he's building the Buddies for next season in the Scottish premiership, looking around for new recruits to build a stronger team, and he gets homesickness easily, so no thanks we need a stable manager, not one that's likely to bugger off at any moment, and if Hurst is victorious in his final play off with Shrewsbury, he wont come here either, no point as he will already be in the Championship, no me old mates it could be back to the drawing board, looking for a manager that will have no funds to work with, still we always have Harry to fall back on, oh Happy Days

Sounds like a bit of a wind up, Ash

Ross’s latest comments on TWTD were that he’s not willing or able to discuss the situation.... which, to me, sounds like something’s brewing or, at least, pretty serious.

He’s 41, not a pimply 18 year old leaving home for the first time, so I don’t think homesickness should be an issue. You still should be able to get hold of Irn Bru and Tunnocks Teacakes in Suffolk.

[marko69]

If you walk into my mothers house and take a Tunnocks Teacake, you limp out.

[BLUEBLOOD]

Erm going by Jack Ross's latest comments, it sounds like he wont be coming down here to manage Ipswich, he's building the Buddies for next season in the Scottish premiership, looking around for new recruits to build a stronger team, and he gets homesickness easily, so no thanks we need a stable manager, not one that's likely to bugger off at any moment, and if Hurst is victorious in his final play off with Shrewsbury, he wont come here either, no point as he will already be in the Championship, no me old mates it could be back to the drawing board, looking for a manager that will have no funds to work with, still we always have Harry to fall back on, oh Happy Days

Sounds like a bit of a wind up, Ash

Ross’s latest comments on TWTD were that he’s not willing or able to discuss the situation.... which, to me, sounds like something’s brewing or, at least, pretty serious.

He’s 41, not a pimply 18 year old leaving home for the first time, so I don’t think homesickness should be an issue. You still should be able to get hold of Irn Bru and Tunnocks Teacakes in Suffolk.

Asda has them
https://groceries.asda.com/product/choc ... akes/19874
https://groceries.asda.com/product/flav ... al/2757906
On his way then

[Tangfastic]

Erm going by Jack Ross's latest comments, it sounds like he wont be coming down here to manage Ipswich, he's building the Buddies for next season in the Scottish premiership, looking around for new recruits to build a stronger team, and he gets homesickness easily, so no thanks we need a stable manager, not one that's likely to bugger off at any moment, and if Hurst is victorious in his final play off with Shrewsbury, he wont come here either, no point as he will already be in the Championship, no me old mates it could be back to the drawing board, looking for a manager that will have no funds to work with, still we always have Harry to fall back on, oh Happy Days

Sounds like a bit of a wind up, Ash

Ross’s latest comments on TWTD were that he’s not willing or able to discuss the situation.... which, to me, sounds like something’s brewing or, at least, pretty serious.

He’s 41, not a pimply 18 year old leaving home for the first time, so I don’t think homesickness should be an issue. You still should be able to get hold of Irn Bru and Tunnocks Teacakes in Suffolk.

Asda has them
https://groceries.asda.com/product/choc ... akes/19874
https://groceries.asda.com/product/flav ... al/2757906
On his way then

I thought Sainsbury’s we’re taking over Asda. I hope that doesn’t screw up the Ross deal.

With the new higher price of alcohol in Scotland.... that could also be a tempter.

[marko69]

So what was the no brainier for you, Jack? The team? The Ipswich area? Housing? Schools?

Na, the bevvy man eh!

[Bluemike]

Ipswich Town have contacted former Preston and Sunderland boss Simon Grayson regarding the managerial vacancy at Portman Road, we understand.


The Blues and Grayson have spoken regarding the position vacated by Mick McCarthy in April, with an expression of interest coming from both sides, although there has been no formal interview at this stage.

Grayson is out of work having spent the final months of last season in charge of Bradford, having taken over in February on a short-term deal after being sacked by Sunderland in October.

Upon departing Valley Parade last week, Grayson admitted it ‘didn’t feel right’ to extend his stay at the club, with a number of sides thought to have already contacted him following his Bantams exit.

He is known to be waiting for the right opportunity to return to management, with the vacancy at Portman Road thought to be one that appeals.

Ipswich owner Marcus Evans has said he expects to appoint a new boss ‘at the end of May or beginning of June’ and is known to have contacted a wide spectrum of potential bosses as he works to replace McCarthy.

Prior to his move to Sunderland last summer, Grayson spent four seasons in charge of Preston North End, where he guided the Deepdale club through the League One play-offs and back to the Championship in 2015. Current Ipswich striker Joe Garner scored more than 50 goals under Grayson’s management during their time working together.

Once back in the second tier, Grayson ensured his side were competitive despite operating on a limited budget, securing two 11th-placed finishes prior to his move to Sunderland last summer.

Earlier in his career, Grayson took Blackpool into the Championship through the League One play-offs in 2007, before then leaving for boyhood club Leeds and securing automatic promotion back to the second tier in 2010. His run of promotions from League One continued in 2012, as he led a Huddersfield side including Jordan Rhodes, Tommy Miller and Gary Roberts in their play-off final victory over Sheffield United.

Former Ipswich manager McCarthy and Grayson are good friends, with the outgoing Blues boss full of praise for his fellow Yorkshireman before and after meetings between their two sides.

Town owner Evans has previously taken advice from Paul Jewell when looking to appoint his successor, which ultimately turned out to be McCarthy, with the outgoing boss indicating he would be willing to offer his thoughts to his former boss if he was asked.


As the Blues look to appoint just the 16th manager in the club’s professional history, they have been granted permission to speak to St Mirren manager Jack Ross, who remains the favourite with the bookmakers.

Shrewsbury boss Paul Hurst, who has guided the unfancied Shrews to the League One play-off final, former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood and ex-England midfielder Scott Parker all feature highly in the betting lists.

Another former Sunderland manager, Chris Coleman, was linked with the Ipswich vacancy after he left the Stadium of Light earlier this month, but we understand there has been no contact with either the former Wales manager or ex West Brom boss Alan Pardew.

[Tangfastic]

Ipswich Town have contacted former Preston and Sunderland boss Simon Grayson regarding the managerial vacancy at Portman Road, we understand.


The Blues and Grayson have spoken regarding the position vacated by Mick McCarthy in April, with an expression of interest coming from both sides, although there has been no formal interview at this stage.

Grayson is out of work having spent the final months of last season in charge of Bradford, having taken over in February on a short-term deal after being sacked by Sunderland in October.

Upon departing Valley Parade last week, Grayson admitted it ‘didn’t feel right’ to extend his stay at the club, with a number of sides thought to have already contacted him following his Bantams exit.

He is known to be waiting for the right opportunity to return to management, with the vacancy at Portman Road thought to be one that appeals.

Ipswich owner Marcus Evans has said he expects to appoint a new boss ‘at the end of May or beginning of June’ and is known to have contacted a wide spectrum of potential bosses as he works to replace McCarthy.

Prior to his move to Sunderland last summer, Grayson spent four seasons in charge of Preston North End, where he guided the Deepdale club through the League One play-offs and back to the Championship in 2015. Current Ipswich striker Joe Garner scored more than 50 goals under Grayson’s management during their time working together.

Once back in the second tier, Grayson ensured his side were competitive despite operating on a limited budget, securing two 11th-placed finishes prior to his move to Sunderland last summer.

Earlier in his career, Grayson took Blackpool into the Championship through the League One play-offs in 2007, before then leaving for boyhood club Leeds and securing automatic promotion back to the second tier in 2010. His run of promotions from League One continued in 2012, as he led a Huddersfield side including Jordan Rhodes, Tommy Miller and Gary Roberts in their play-off final victory over Sheffield United.

Former Ipswich manager McCarthy and Grayson are good friends, with the outgoing Blues boss full of praise for his fellow Yorkshireman before and after meetings between their two sides.

Town owner Evans has previously taken advice from Paul Jewell when looking to appoint his successor, which ultimately turned out to be McCarthy, with the outgoing boss indicating he would be willing to offer his thoughts to his former boss if he was asked.


As the Blues look to appoint just the 16th manager in the club’s professional history, they have been granted permission to speak to St Mirren manager Jack Ross, who remains the favourite with the bookmakers.

Shrewsbury boss Paul Hurst, who has guided the unfancied Shrews to the League One play-off final, former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood and ex-England midfielder Scott Parker all feature highly in the betting lists.

Another former Sunderland manager, Chris Coleman, was linked with the Ipswich vacancy after he left the Stadium of Light earlier this month, but we understand there has been no contact with either the former Wales manager or ex West Brom boss Alan Pardew.

Mate of Mick’s .... and that puts a helluva dampener on the positivity. I did worry about Grayson as he’s out of contract and someone MM would put a good word to ME about. It’s hardly something new so I’m not taking this too seriously... yet.

I can just imagine Mick having a chuckle at this .... as a wind up to the fans.

[Bluemike]

On the Poll at the start of this thread my Three votes went on Hurst (as he has always been my top target) Warburton & Grayson (not because I want these two but because I thought it realistic), I am slightly worried by his availability if I am honest.

[Charnwood]

To be honest I see Simon Grayson as another “merry go round” Manager who will always be in and out of work. I think he’s pretty solid but never really achieved anything special, all in all pretty boring and unspectacular. I can’t believe he’s still only 48 as he appears to have been around forever.

If he gets the job i’ll feel as uninspired as I did when Mick McCarthy was appointed, maybe even less.

I think we can do better than this.

[Shed on tour]

Bloody hell think it’s going to be a long couple of weeks.

[herforder]

Must surely come into the ‘potential fall-back’ category should Ross/Hurst not happen. ME ideally needs a strong beauty parade line up: some are more fanciable than others, though!

It’s inevitable that until the deed is done, the media will continue to feed on any scraps it can dress up as credible copy - knowing that forums like this will react. All part of the game!

[Bluemike]

Big Sam is going to be available very shortly.

[herforder]

Big Sam is going to be available very shortly.

Have to get in the queue behind Wenger!

[Marvinbay1973]

Ipswich Town have contacted former Preston and Sunderland boss Simon Grayson regarding the managerial vacancy at Portman Road, we understand.


The Blues and Grayson have spoken regarding the position vacated by Mick McCarthy in April, with an expression of interest coming from both sides, although there has been no formal interview at this stage.

Grayson is out of work having spent the final months of last season in charge of Bradford, having taken over in February on a short-term deal after being sacked by Sunderland in October.

Upon departing Valley Parade last week, Grayson admitted it ‘didn’t feel right’ to extend his stay at the club, with a number of sides thought to have already contacted him following his Bantams exit.

He is known to be waiting for the right opportunity to return to management, with the vacancy at Portman Road thought to be one that appeals.

Ipswich owner Marcus Evans has said he expects to appoint a new boss ‘at the end of May or beginning of June’ and is known to have contacted a wide spectrum of potential bosses as he works to replace McCarthy
Prior to his move to Sunderland last summer, Grayson spent four seasons in charge of Preston North End, where he guided the Deepdale club through the League One play-offs and back to the Championship in 2015. Current Ipswich striker Joe Garner scored more than 50 goals under Grayson’s management during their time working together.

Once back in the second tier, Grayson ensured his side were competitive despite operating on a limited budget, securing two 11th-placed finishes prior to his move to Sunderland last summer.

Earlier in his career, Grayson took Blackpool into the Championship through the League One play-offs in 2007, before then leaving for boyhood club Leeds and securing automatic promotion back to the second tier in 2010. His run of promotions from League One continued in 2012, as he led a Huddersfield side including Jordan Rhodes, Tommy Miller and Gary Roberts in their play-off final victory over Sheffield United.

Former Ipswich manager McCarthy and Grayson are good friends, with the outgoing Blues boss full of praise for his fellow Yorkshireman before and after meetings between their two sides.

Town owner Evans has previously taken advice from Paul Jewell when looking to appoint his successor, which ultimately turned out to be McCarthy, with the outgoing boss indicating he would be willing to offer his thoughts to his former boss if he was asked.


As the Blues look to appoint just the 16th manager in the club’s professional history, they have been granted permission to speak to St Mirren manager Jack Ross, who remains the favourite with the bookmakers.

Shrewsbury boss Paul Hurst, who has guided the unfancied Shrews to the League One play-off final, former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood and ex-England midfielder Scott Parker all feature highly in the betting lists.

Another former Sunderland manager, Chris Coleman, was linked with the Ipswich vacancy after he left the Stadium of Light earlier this month, but we understand there has been no contact with either the former Wales manager or ex West Brom boss Alan Pardew.

Second that

[Charnwood]

Jack Ross moved to 4/5 Odds On today and clear favourite.

Simon Grayson ranked 6th at 12/1.

Who the f*ck is “Harry” Potter now 3rd fav for the job behind Jack Ross and Paul Hurst.

[Bluemike]

My son (AylesburyBlue) told me about this guy Potter some time ago, isn't he the one who has worked miracles abroad at a small club, could be Denmark but not sure.

[Bluemike]

Just googled him, its Östersunds FK. in Sweden.

[Ricco]

4th tier to top division in 8 seasons and in next year's Europa league pretty impressive without really knowing the context.

He's even installed his wife as the team's "Pilates Instructor" perhaps that could solve our injury problems

[marko69]

Certainly take “Harry” Potter and his bendy wife over the other ‘Arry, Big Sam or Grayson!

[Charnwood]

Not sure why I didn’t Google him myself, apparently he’s short listed for the vacancy at Swansea.

Bloody hell, what a track record. I can’t believe I’ve never heard of him.

[herforder]

Out of nowhere he came! What happened to that under-confident guy from Guatemala, or somewhere like that?

Seriously, if the Potter link is accurate, then shows that ME’s casting his net far and wide. Perhaps other ‘unknowns’ out there awaiting ME’s call.

[Tangfastic]

4th tier to top division in 8 seasons and in next year's Europa league pretty impressive without really knowing the context.

He's even installed his wife as the team's "Pilates Instructor" perhaps that could solve our injury problems

Ostersunds played Arsenal in this years Europa league.... in fact I think they beat them in the first leg. That’s where I heard of Potter before.

[Ricco]

Certainly take “Harry” Potter and his bendy wife over the other ‘Arry, Big Sam or Grayson!

Mentions of his bendy wife in the same sentence have given me the mental image of ‘Arry, Big Sam and Grayson in a 1980s lycra aerobics audition for the Town job, not pleasant

[Bluemike]

Certainly take “Harry” Potter and his bendy wife over the other ‘Arry, Big Sam or Grayson!

Mentions of his bendy wife in the same sentence have given me the mental image of ‘Arry, Big Sam and Grayson in a 1980s lycra aerobics audition for the Town job, not pleasant

Gotta have balls to do that

[herforder]

Today’s local press making big licks out of the ‘Ipswich contact former Black Cat Grayson’ revelation. Expressions of interest from both sides If we end up with him, have to conclude that ME has run over a herd of black cats!

[Tangfastic]

Enter Moyes as an available manager now.

It’s starting now... managers are leaving and their jobs need to be filled. Big Sam, Moyes, etc might not affect us directly, but there’s going to be some movement which could affect us.

If we had a head start on getting a manager, then that advantage could soon be gone.

Not sure we can afford to hang around for 2-3 weeks waiting on Hurst, who could well be hot property in a few weeks.

[Charnwood]

To be honest I don’t think anything that happens in the Premiership will even remotely have a knock effect on what happens at Portman Road. I’d like to think differently as I’m sure both Big Sam and David Moyes could both manage at our level and make a difference, unfortunately both will know they get far bigger and better jobs elsewhere.

I can see Big Sams Spanish Villa from my house here in Spain and expect to see him here for the first time in a while sometime very soon, but I don’t think i’ll be asking him what he thinks of Everton Football Club. I’m not sure he deserved the sack having taken them from 13th to 8th, and the same with David Moyes who took West Ham from serious relegation candidates to 13th, 9 points clear of the drop and 7 points from their last three games suggests he was starting to get things right.

I think the way these two managers have been dumped by their clubs is disgusting.

[Dubai Blue]

To be honest I don’t think anything that happens in the Premiership will even remotely have a knock effect on what happens at Portman Road. I’d like to think differently as I’m sure both Big Sam and David Moyes could both manage at our level and make a difference, unfortunately both will know they get far bigger and better jobs elsewhere.

I can see Big Sams Spanish Villa from my house here in Spain and expect to see him here for the first time in a while sometime very soon, but I don’t think i’ll be asking him what he thinks of Everton Football Club. I’m not sure he deserved the sack having taken them from 13th to 8th, and the same with David Moyes who took West Ham from serious relegation candidates to 13th, 9 points clear of the drop and 7 points from their last three games suggests he was starting to get things right.

I think the way these two managers have been dumped by their clubs is disgusting.

Totally with you on that last point Charny. Really saddened by it to be honest. Implies that there was never any intention for them to stay past the end of season whistle.

Beg to differ on the first point though. I reckon that managers like Ross & Hurst may well be on the radars of Prem clubs looking to freshen up. Look at Arsenal, apparently tipped to recruit Arteta. I think the 'roundabout' managers like Pardew, Big Sam, Moyes &c are starting to become a bit of a thing for the second half of the season for clubs who didn't get it right but I expect to see clubs making brave appointments for the start of the season and taking a chance, especially as these 'roundabout' managers seem to be more often successful in avoiding the drop than not.

[Ricco]

I reckon that managers like Ross & Hurst may well be on the radars of Prem clubs looking to freshen up.

I don't think they will be, but I do think you have a point, I think there has been a shift in the last few years towards younger managers, perhaps the game is moving on faster than it used to and you don't want old managers set in their ways with old tactics and approaches to training. Perhaps young enthusiasm and ambition is rubbing off on the players or they're respecting more youthful managers.

Guardiola late 30s when winning things with Barca, Mourinho early 40s when he was seemingly at the height of his powers. I don't think it's enough for Premier League clubs to go in for Ross or Hurst, but it just may be, perhaps they are starting to look at young promising mangers a bit more than the old tried and tested.