How can you even consider Rudan again as an option?
At least when Rudan was here Phoenix played football.
Yes we played some amazing football, had Williams and Krishna scoring goals for fun, Singh got his big move after the season concluded, Libby's break-out into the first team, Taylor's first Phoenix season, and we were actually able to win games comfortably/produce some big victories (that CCM away game is still our joint second-biggest winning margin alongside the 6-0 smashing of GC)
However, even all that on its own does not excuse Rudan and the circumstances around how he departed us, and I don't just mean taking Kurto, Durante, and Burgess with him and becoming the first coach for Snake FC.
Any shouts from the National League? If Kompany can go from relegated Burnley to Champions league contender Bayern Munich then it might be worth a look.
Though I'm not completely familiar with his play style Albert Riera could be worth checking out. Since taking over ACFC in 20/21 he's averaged 2.46 points across 122 games.
Obviously A-league is a completely different level to the national league but still, could be worth checking out
As long as it's someone who has us playing a more attack minded brand of football and gets the best out of our players he has my support. Then we'll wait and see about results.
Look at what Slot has done at Liverpool. Under Klopp things became a bit stale but now players like Salah are running riot in the league. A new approach can make a huge difference to some players.
You know that time when you got overlooked for a promotion at work?
Then you went and got a 3x better job elsewhere
That's Des. He ain't coming back.
But then you got let go from said job, and now you are currently unemployed and looking for a new opportunity. No reason he can't use the A League as a stepping stone as a manager - that approach has worked for a few Aussies lately.
Yes of course Buckingham is unrealistic. But he's currently out of a job and we know about how much he loves NZ and NZ football. He will have some gratitude for how his career developed here, even after he was snubbed twice by NZF for the All Whites job (once for Hay, once for Herdman). Stranger things have happened.
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Buckingham didn't get snubbed twice. Once yes for Hay. He wasn't a serious contender the 2nd time, when Baze was last man standing. NZF would have taken Des for sure if he wanted the AWs gig.
His coaching future is in the UK. Recently linked to Swansea FC. He ain't coming back downunder.
My understanding was NZF were so enamoured with Herdman (who was stringing NZF along) that Buckingham lost patience and signed a CFG extension. By the time NZF belatedly realised Herdman wasn't happening it was too late. But if they had tried to offer him the job instead of Herdman it may have been a different story. coochiee
Buckingham didn't get snubbed twice. Once yes for Hay. He wasn't a serious contender the 2nd time, when Baze was last man standing. NZF would have taken Des for sure if he wanted the AWs gig.
His coaching future is in the UK. Recently linked to Swansea FC. He ain't coming back downunder.
What's he been up to since he left Auckland City? It's been a while since I last heard about him
Had to leave a Russian club when they invaded the Ukraine. He maybe clubless again, ie Wiki info out of date. United City are no longer in the Philippines top flight. From Wiki.
On 1 May 2024, He was appointed as United City's new head coach following the resignation of Romanian former footballer and current manager Marian Mihail.
You cannot be serious! Ramon T is an even more avid proponent of backwards/sideways football than Italiano.
Ever watched Man City. The system can work with the right players.
And it clearly worked for him at Auckland. He had unparalleled success.
In a league where he had far far more resources than anyone else around, possiblymore than all others combined. Not hard to dominate when you can simply buy success.
Des would be a great option - while it would be a step back from the Championship it would be a step forward from all the other roles he has had.
However do have to wonder if the club will be able to offer him the right conditions (and whether he will trust them if they do). If they want to do the same thing as this season relying on academy players who aren't ready there is zero chance we get Des.
Didnt he lead Auckland to an unbelievable finish at the Club World Cup? Two massive scalps, third place, Vicelich winning the bronze ball? Ring any bells?Monto
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Jessie Merino
You cannot be serious! Ramon T is an even more avid proponent of backwards/sideways football than Italiano.
Ever watched Man City. The system can work with the right players.
And it clearly worked for him at Auckland. He had unparalleled success.
In a league where he had far far more resources than anyone else around, possiblymore than all others combined. Not hard to dominate when you can simply buy success.
Didnt he lead Auckland to an unbelievable finish at the Club World Cup? Two massive scalps, third place, Vicelich winning the bronze ball? Ring any bells?Monto
MetalLegNZ
Jessie Merino
You cannot be serious! Ramon T is an even more avid proponent of backwards/sideways football than Italiano.
Ever watched Man City. The system can work with the right players.
And it clearly worked for him at Auckland. He had unparalleled success.
In a league where he had far far more resources than anyone else around, possiblymore than all others combined. Not hard to dominate when you can simply buy success.
He's overrated as a manager.
That was in 2014. While ago and they've gone out first game every time since
Ramon hasn't been involved in the NZ game for a while, surprised he's even getting a mention.
Des is awesome but probably won't come, Greeny might get a go, might also be some decent Aussies on the market? Remember Rudan, Marko and Chiefy were all relative novices and all improved us (this season aside).
yeah, they've never come close to matching it since he left, that's something in his favour LT01
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Didnt he lead Auckland to an unbelievable finish at the Club World Cup? Two massive scalps, third place, Vicelich winning the bronze ball? Ring any bells?Monto
MetalLegNZ
Jessie Merino
You cannot be serious! Ramon T is an even more avid proponent of backwards/sideways football than Italiano.
Ever watched Man City. The system can work with the right players.
And it clearly worked for him at Auckland. He had unparalleled success.
In a league where he had far far more resources than anyone else around, possiblymore than all others combined. Not hard to dominate when you can simply buy success.
He's overrated as a manager.
That was in 2014. While ago and they've gone out first game every time since
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I know some on here believe Des is the answer to everything but he walked away from the Nix and NZ football because he didn't think it was enough for him . He had opportunities here and turned them down to "look after Des" (from very very good sauce). Nothing wrong with that. Its a pro game and players and coaches can go where they want. Now, he might have changed his tune since then but I imagine with his L1 exp that he is looking to build on that rather than come back to a club he has already parted with. As for Ramon T, back in the day we should have signed him (I think it was when we went with Kalezic). He was an absolute world beater. Now, I don't know but doubt he is relevant enough in peoples minds to be on the shopping list. As for Greenie, he is on a good wicket here. Stepping up to Head Coach might hinder that. Not that I don't think he could do a job, its more I wonder if the role is appealing to him.
I have an amazing ability to find my way out of mazes. I'm pathological.
He didn't turn down opportunities here. He was snubbed for no good reason after working wonders with the u20s for the All Whites job for that buffoon Danny Hay. His u23 side then wrote a letter to NZF begging them to let Des coach them at the Olympics, but NZF told Des to fudge off. The Nix didn't give him the permanent job after he did a reasonable job as caretaker. Of course he had to leave in the end, to look after himself, because for all he did for New Zealand football (both capital F and small f) there was nobody looking out for him.
We could have got him to coach the All Whites when Hay left but NZF fumbled him yet again for going all out for Herdman who was stringing NZF along as leverage to get himself a better deal from Canadian football.
Personally would want to see a bit better in the National League to consider Ifill. He's managed some top sides and never been particularly close to reaching the grand final.
Done well in the Chatham Cup though (also worth noting he's actually DoF at Olympic). Maybe he performs better over time (did at Chch Utd).