Ruud Van Nistelrooy applies for Coventry Job (25 Viewers)

[Jamesimus]

I’m amazed Moyes isn’t even in the bookies odds at all

Think maybe slightly out of our league? I know he managed Preston yonks ago but since then hasn’t he only managed Premier League teams?

 

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[pw362]

I’m amazed Moyes isn’t even in the bookies odds at all

40/1 with Sky Bet

 

[ccfc922]

Lampard would still be my preference as he’s more experienced, I reckon Ruud would jump ship at first opportunity if he got us playing….he’d get our strikers firing though

This is my only concern. Although we may become a Sky "Darling" Club which may help him stay for longer.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

I’m amazed Moyes isn’t even in the bookies odds at all

No money to be made when he moves on, compensation etc.

 

[Tommo1993]

Not surprised Moyes isn’t in the mix. Wonder if he was even in the list of all those apparent applications.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Looking at the calibre of coaches applying for the role, perhaps sacking Robins wasn’t the crazy decision many of us thought it would’ve been?

 

[fernandopartridge]

Looking at the calibre of coaches applying for the role, perhaps sacking Robins wasn’t the crazy decision many of us thought it would’ve been?

TBF so far they're high calibre players mostly as yet unproven as coaches

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[covmark]

Talksport reporting this now too

 

[Evo1883]

Looking at the calibre of coaches applying for the role, perhaps sacking Robins wasn’t the crazy decision many of us thought it would’ve been?

I still don't like it , doesn't change just because we appoint a good coach with a big name.

Really it's because of the work he's done with adi that's allowed us to become a club that's attractive to people like this

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Looking at the calibre of coaches applying for the role, perhaps sacking Robins wasn’t the crazy decision many of us thought it would’ve been?

 

[PVA]

Funny how people who are dismissive of somebody like Smith (promoted from the Championship having inherited a team underachieving) are keen on this appointment. What's the actual criteria?

Probably because Smith failed in his last Championship job.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

TBF so far they're high calibre players mostly as yet unproven as coaches

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They’ve proven themselves as coaches, just not yet as the number one. Carsley and RVN have shown a bit about them as England and Man U interims. The latter has decent results as PSV manager. Lampard has done well in the Championship and has a Top 4 Prem finish on his CV.

I’m surprisingly optimistic about the future to be honest. I’m still not over sacking Robins to be excited about a particular candidate.

 

[Evo1883]

I still have reservations about wether king will pay for this calibre of appointment

 

[Covcraig@bury]

I think the way he conducted himself at Utd was full of class - tough spot to be in, at a club he loves, but he maintained his dignity and was a proper professional even once it became clear that they were going to be bringing in Amorim.

This interview he did with Gary Neville also painted him in a good light - he seems intelligent, level-headed, and keen to learn in a way that I haven’t generally seen from the English players of that same generation as they have moved into management - Gerrard, Lampard, Rooney, et al. his background is also super humble and I think he would understand Coventry as a city and a people from that perspective

I also think his experience and knowledge of the Eredivisie will be useful beyond what we’d get from other candidates - if he can bring us a few more MvEs that would be ace, plus his name is likely to attract talent, I’m not sure that’s the case for many others on the list of candidates.

I’ll tell you what, I will love it if we get him. I think he has the potential to be a fantastic manager/head coach/whatever we’re calling it.

I would defo have him here , plus he would open the door to some talent from scumchester maybe and the endless pool of Dutch wizards . I’m sold

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

I still don't like it , doesn't change just because we appoint a good coach with a big name.

Really it's because of the work he's done with adi that's allowed us to become a club that's attractive to people like this

I won’t disagree with this because the feeling is mutual. It’s not just Robins and AV though because the ownership is actually serious about promotion and has shown themselves willing to invest good sums into the project to make it attractive for a lot of coaches.

That wouldn’t have been possible without Robine and AV developing the players that has bankrolled a lot of this investment.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Probably because Smith failed in his last Championship job.

Because Norwich subsequently got promoted once he was gone. He left with them sitting in 5th place in the Championship on 27 Dec 2022.

They finished 13th.

 

[Jamesimus]

Looking at the calibre of coaches applying for the role, perhaps sacking Robins wasn’t the crazy decision many of us thought it would’ve been?

 

[WestEndAgro]

And me

Yep, I'd prefer him over you.

 

[procdoc]

Is RVN now the bookie’s favourite?

 

[Jamesimus]

I still have reservations about wether king will pay for this calibre of appointment

Same. Imagine having to pay some of these off if they get binned…

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

I still have reservations about wether king will pay for this calibre of appointment

Correct, would demand high salary and a big budget for players.

Give us something to talk about for two minutes.

 

[Jamesimus]

Yep, I'd prefer him over you.

@Evo1883 isn’t even 10-1. I’m not worried.

 

[False9]

Funny how people who are dismissive of somebody like Smith (promoted from the Championship having inherited a team underachieving) are keen on this appointment. What's the actual criteria?

Football has changed a lot since Smith had any success.

RVN is an interesting one as he has always coached in elite environments so must have picked something up? In his one season as manager he won the Dutch cup, shield and second to Slot's feyenoord.

Element of risk with all those linked but he is the most exciting name for me and possibly has the biggest potential.

 

[donald_trumps]

Surely we couldn’t attract someone of this calibre? Could we?

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Is RVN now the bookie’s favourite?

The bookie's are not Doug King are they.

 

[clint van damme]

I’m amazed Moyes isn’t even in the bookies odds at all

Probably because there's no chance he'd come here though I'd have him over anyone else mentioned.

 

[jas365]

Is RVN now the bookie’s favourite?

Yep

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Football has changed a lot since Smith had any success.

RVN is an interesting one as he has always coached in elite environments so must have picked something up? In his one season as manager he won the Dutch cup, shield and second to Slot's feyenoord.

Element of risk with all those linked but he is the most exciting name for me and possibly has the biggest potential.

Someone like RVN could easily us as an engine to forward his own career in a similar way as Kompany and Maresca did at Burnley and Leicester.

They have brand recognition, experience coaching at elite clubs. Promotion to the Prem and even a mediocre season staying up could lead to job prospect at bigger clubs.

With all these names in the hat, it’s unlikely we get them for the long term if they do a good job with us. It’s the the exact opposite as Robins.

 

[Jamesimus]

Probably because there's no chance he'd come here though I'd have him over anyone else mentioned.

Yeah, this is how I see it. I assumed an @Grendel wind-up initially, but currently unsure due to their occasionally strange footballing takes. Ancellotti?

 

[False9]

Someone like RVN could easily us as an engine to forward his own career in a similar way as Kompany and Maresca did at Burnley and Leicester.

They have brand recognition, experience coaching at elite clubs. Promotion to the Prem and even a mediocre season staying up could lead to job prospect at bigger clubs.

With all these names in the hat, it’s unlikely we get them for the long term if they do a good job with us. It’s the the exact opposite as Robins.

Robins was unique situation in that he had success but wasn't an attractive proposition to bigger clubs.

 

[Skybluekyle]

I just need an ex-United striker in my life, to be honest. Getting withdrawal!

 

[SBT]

Football has changed a lot since Smith had any success.

RVN is an interesting one as he has always coached in elite environments so must have picked something up? In his one season as manager he won the Dutch cup, shield and second to Slot's feyenoord.

Has RVN had any success?

I’m not counting the Dutch Charity Shield ffs

 

[WestEndAgro]

Ruud for me please, but I've been banging that drum since Robins left.
All this talk of bigger job's that just arn't out there atm, why not Coventry everything is in place apart from the man at the top and his new team, assuming he brings his own backroom staff.

 

[fernandopartridge]

Football has changed a lot since Smith had any success.

RVN is an interesting one as he has always coached in elite environments so must have picked something up? In his one season as manager he won the Dutch cup, shield and second to Slot's feyenoord.

Element of risk with all those linked but he is the most exciting name for me and possibly has the biggest potential.

Well, like I said in another post he left Norwich in 5th place the same year we got to the play offs. Has the game changed that much?

 

[SBT]

For context, PSV’s cup run that season saw them beat a second division side in the QFs and a third division side in the semis. They beat Ajax in the final on penalties.