24 Jan 2026 20:55:03
I know Glasner and Iraola are two names that have come up in the discussion.
Not overly a fan of either, though probably more keen on Iraola if you twisted my arm. But watching the game tonight, Bournemouth could have sat back those last few minutes and been happy with the draw.

But they kept going forward.
I think I saw recently that they're one of the top teams for getting a result in the 2nd half.
I like the idea of a manager who thinks that way rather than settling for a draw against one of the big 6.

1.) 24 Jan 2026
24 Jan 2026 21:53:37
They also leak a lot of goals with their approach, but you could shore that up. Not helped of course by them losing 75% of their back 4 last summer.

2.) 25 Jan 2026
25 Jan 2026 01:24:50
Or 80% of their back 5 Jimbo. Iraola is doing an excelent job . He should be high on our list, with Enrique and Hoenes.

3.) 25 Jan 2026
25 Jan 2026 02:00:43
If the next appointment is the one to take us to where we need to be, for me it is Tuchel or Enrique.

4.) 25 Jan 2026
25 Jan 2026 08:39:40
Nou

Iraola is a very impressive coach.

I go back to a point I made years ago, what is our structure going to be? Is it with option 1. a manager or option 2 a coach with a true DOF behind him? RA said he was manager.

Why is it important? The more senior managers like a Tuchel would likely want to be manager, controlling the direction of the football side of the club, whilst others may be happy to be a coach of the first team. Where does Iraola sit? Probably not senior enough to command the club, but certainly right there as a coach. That’s a dilemma.

5.) 25 Jan 2026
25 Jan 2026 11:58:07
Lots of good coaches out there. Good coaches been here before. We do need to change some of the players no doubt but there is a few very good players in or squad a couple who you think could show some improvement.
For me there has to be a full changing if the old guard. Players have been here for years that Jane not been able to gel into a winning team. Good players in their own right but not been part of a consistent team.
Dalot Shaw maguire casimero I think should all be released/sold.
I think bruno will have his release clause met by possibly a few clubs and will have his choice we could possibly see an OTT bid from Saudi so I think he will move on rather than be moved on.


Add rasmus rashford mount onana bayindir ziekzee ugarte to that list and imo we can then begin to heal and really move forward.
Shaw might survive for a year and bruno will have to make his own choice but the rest are offering nothing much imo.
Our keeper situation looks sorted with videk lammens and Heaton.
Rb maz plus new (? )
Lb shaw/new (? ) Leon amass dorgu
Cb deligt martinez heaven yoro new (collins)
Cm mainoo new (wharton) new (baleba) kone
Attack mbeumo amad chuna new (palmer) lacey
St sesko obi new ( evanilson)

6.) 25 Jan 2026
25 Jan 2026 17:33:15
Nice Ken,
I'd not go for Palmer and focus on upgrading the backline. I would go as far as to say MDL is now too injury prone to command a spot. Martinez one last season.
If Bruno goes then we have the likes of Lacey to infill. potentially.