12 Feb 2026 09:04:07
Being widely reported that Tuchel is to extend his England contract to 2028. That will disappoint those here who want him as our next manager. Personally, I'm pleased.
12 Feb 2026 10:04:56
Im pleased too.
12 Feb 2026 12:15:17
Yeah I am happy with that too.
12 Feb 2026 12:18:17
What are people's thoughts on what our strategy should be for a new manager? If we look at Cuty's roadmap, they went for Mancini and Pellegrini before graduating to elite and hiring pep.
So both Mancini and Pellegrini brought a culture, play style and success and then Pep has built on that.
I personally think its a ridiculous ask to actively seek some kind of SMB and SAF characters. They're bi-generational managers.
Id prefer proven like those two pre-pep managers
My top 3 would be.
1.Ancellotti
2.Mancini (amazed this has never cropped up, he's a transformation manager)
3. Conte
They are not up and coming, they're serial winners. All match the gravitas of the club with only Conte being the outlier in being a little fiery.
Thoughts?
12 Feb 2026 18:31:39
What about McKenna.