Right, thoughts?

My money's on the statue of Fergie.

1 hour ago, Slim said:

What are you actually expecting though? Recruitment processes for high-level roles always tend to be fairly private out of respect for the people involved and their current employers. There's absolutely no need for the fanbase to be privy to names on shortlist and the like.

When you look at how people jumped on and obsessed over the throwaway comment about it being advantageous for the next manager to have exposure to the Scottish game as being an absolute dealbreaker and that he'd be doing a massive U-Turn if he brought in someone that didn't fit that profile, it's no wonder he's saying the bare minimum.

 

However much you want to dress it up, our search for a new manager has reached the point of taking the piss.

Was their not a comment from Lutz, when he joined, that he always has five names in his book to call upon, if a new manager was required.

Really don't think it would hurt the club to communicate more with fans.

Maybe we need to get someone into the club with a communications/PR background...

2 hours ago, TheDonbytheDee said:

However much you want to dress it up, our search for a new manager has reached the point of taking the piss.

Was their not a comment from Lutz, when he joined, that he always has five names in his book to call upon, if a new manager was required.

Really don't think it would hurt the club to communicate more with fans.

Maybe we need to get someone into the club with a communications/PR background...

How is it taking the piss? 

7 minutes ago, tlg1903 said:

How is it taking the piss? 

They should be putting out a daily statement informing us that they have no further update on the manager situation.

 

They should have a town crier delivering the latest manager news outside Pittodrie every day at 10 am.

Or have a papal style enclave where they meet to choose a new manager. As soon as we see red smoke pouring out of the Main Stand, we will know if we have a new boss.

2 hours ago, tlg1903 said:

How is it taking the piss? 

Because I said it is!

As fans we're invested in the club, and I feel our communications are shit in general.

Look at when Thelin was sacked, everyone knew he was gone, well ahead of the club statement.

 

 

1 hour ago, swaddon said:

They should have a town crier delivering the latest manager news outside Pittodrie every day at 10 am.

 

Get your arse back up here and get it done min.

I'd say 1pm would be a better time for it though.

8 hours ago, THFN1983 said:

I've no idea why but I'm holding out hope that the appointment will be a WOW (in a good way) signing that'll have the impact required to get this once great club off it's knees.

If it's not and it's just a sticking plaster approach then I really do fear being left behind Hearts and Hibs nevermind the gruesome twosome moving forward.

We’re already there 1983. Fcuking depressing. 
 

1 hour ago, swaddon said:

They should have a town crier delivering the latest manager news outside Pittodrie every day at 10 am.

Or have a papal style enclave where they meet to choose a new manager. As soon as we see red smoke pouring out of the Main Stand, we will know if we have a new boss.

Genuinely not far from what kiwi politicians love to do. Make an announcement that they’ll be making an announcement confirming the announcement in the future.

1 minute ago, manc_don said:

Genuinely not far from what kiwi politicians love to do. Make an announcement that they’ll be making an announcement confirming the announcement in the future.

That’s politicians everywhere tbh…

6 hours ago, TheDonbytheDee said:

Really don't think it would hurt the club to communicate more with fans.

Maybe we need to get someone into the club with a communications/PR background...

I actually think Lutz has some communication /media training- as BUS has said, he says a lot and the soundbites are what folk want to hear, but actually says very little.

I am very sceptical that he is the person that will build the sustainable football structure that we need - I will give him the benefit of the doubt for now as he is only 2/3 months in to a shit show, but be interesting to look back in a year to see how well this has worked 

 

This will be why there's a lack of updates. Being told to fuck off for giving an update 🤷‍♂️

14 minutes ago, Panda said:

This will be why there's a lack of updates. Being told to fuck off for giving an update 🤷‍♂️

Ain't Robinson then if that's true.... 

I’ve been told its a German.

No name though, and no surprise really.

Disappointed its not Askou, he might have told us to fuck off though of course…

1 hour ago, The.Moog said:

I’ve been told its a German.

No name though, and no surprise really.

Disappointed its not Askou, he might have told us to fuck off though of course…

Berti Vogts 

2 hours ago, tlg1903 said:

Ain't Robinson then if that's true.... 

is Robinson not European?😳

I guess in post Brexit era he may not identify as European- regardless- surely not him

 

Edited February 3Feb 3 by 2stars

19 minutes ago, 2stars said:

is Robinson not European?😳

I guess in post Brexit era he may not identify as European- regardless- surely not him

 

He's from norn Ireland so defo not from the EU

20 minutes ago, 2stars said:

is Robinson not European?😳

I guess in post Brexit era he may not identify as European- regardless- surely not him

 

Just beat the unbeatable hearts. That's the sort of thing that could trigger Cormack to throw the cash around.

10 minutes ago, RicoS321 said:

Just beat the unbeatable hearts. That's the sort of thing that could trigger Cormack to throw the cash around.

So what, we beat Hearts too.

30 minutes ago, RicoS321 said:

Just beat the unbeatable hearts. That's the sort of thing that could trigger Cormack to throw the cash around.

Oh I really hope not.

It’ll happen when it happens.

Some fucker I’ve never heard of naturally, since my “if it’s nae the Dons or Keith, I dinna give a fuck” mantra means I have no knowledge of any of the candidates whose names are being discussed, and I’m quite happy with that. I’d rather read a book than watch fitba in which I have no stake. 

95% of the self-appointed experts throughout our dour support will have him written off within three fixtures anyway. 

9 hours ago, The.Moog said:

I’ve been told its a German.

No name though, and no surprise really.

Disappointed its not Askou, he might have told us to fuck off though of course…

Aye, heard the same and I got a name, but I can't remember it.

Certainly had never heard of him and why I can't remember it.

Not our first choice by all accounts, that was another German, who we have tried very hard to get, but wasn't interested.

Gnasher is supposedly back in town for tonight's game, so might hear something tomorrow or over the weekend.

A little birdie tells me its gonna be Andreas Hinkel.

Ex Tim striker, been involved in coaching & assistant management at Stuttgart for years, Spartak Moscow & Leipzig.

Never managed outright himself though as far as I can see.

Defo Lutz’s man, but his track record won’t bowl anyone over as far as I can see. Just gotta hope he’s the guy this time.

Should be announced next couple of days apparently, so we’ll soon see if its correct or not…

Edited February 4Feb 4 by The.Moog

22 minutes ago, The.Moog said:

A little birdie tells me its gonna be Andreas Hinkel.

Ex Tim striker, been involved in coaching & assistant management at Stuttgart for years, Spartak Moscow & Leipzig.

Never managed outright himself though as far as I can see.

Defo Lutz’s man, but his track record won’t bowl anyone over as far as I can see. Just gotta hope he’s the guy this time.

Should be announced next couple of days apparently, so we’ll soon see if its correct or not…

Guess falls into interesting but high risk category- could be a breath of fresh air and between him and Lutz overhaul the club structure- or will be a spectacular failure and both will get their jotters

Strap in folks 

36 minutes ago, The.Moog said:

A little birdie tells me its gonna be Andreas Hinkel.

Ex Tim striker, been involved in coaching & assistant management at Stuttgart for years, Spartak Moscow & Leipzig.

Never managed outright himself though as far as I can see.

Defo Lutz’s man, but his track record won’t bowl anyone over as far as I can see. Just gotta hope he’s the guy this time.

Should be announced next couple of days apparently, so we’ll soon see if its correct or not…

Looks like he was manager of Stuttgart B  in German 3 division a few years ago but an assistant rest of the time. Be an odd one if it is him as hardly screams experienced. 

The German Stephen Glass? Except perhaps this time we'd have the set up at the club that Glass should have had.

You know what, it'd be interesting, I wouldn't be against it. Obviously has no managerial record to speak of, but 12 years coaching and being in the dugout isn't a lack of experience really. And if he's head coach rather than overall manager, then it's not really a step up that should be behind him.

Didn't realise he had retired so young (29/30). I do remember him being a very capable right back for Celtic. Won 21 caps for Germany too which ain't bad going.