clubchamp98
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If he has ambition at the top table yes.
I am sure he will .
I am sure he will .
fundy
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Cant say I agree, not like its his last chance, he has a good set up at Brighton and the approach is starting to reap rewards and hes plenty young enough. Why jump ship to a squad with a lot of problems thats going to take time to reshape to suit to his style and no chance to do so in the immediate future. Hes going to be on pretty much every big clubs short list in the UK going forward so not as if he isnt going to have other options in the next few years
Or he could take the money, get sacked in a year or two then decide where he wants to manage going forward
Swango1980
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I was trying to think of a way to defend Chelsea's new owners. For example, they are a new regime and they wanted to start from a clean slate. They saw Tuchel as a manager employed under the old regime, and maybe they wanted to bring in a different type of manager, that they felt could work at the club for years to come, and really help develop the club, youth strategy and playing style.
But, then I see how much they spent over the summer, and struggle to agree with that defence of them. So I just get back to my initial reaction, what a strange thing to do.
Potter has done very well. If he could guarantee that he will be on the radar of every top club in the future, then I'd agree that he probably doesn't need to take up the Chelsea offer at this point. However, things change very quickly in football. What if Brighton hit a bad patch. Loss of form, injuries, etc. Within the space of a month or so, he could turn from being a manager that is highly regarded, to the forgotten man when linking managers to big clubs. Therefore, if Chelsea offer him a lucrative deal, he may be wise to cash in now, as the chance might never come again.
But, then I see how much they spent over the summer, and struggle to agree with that defence of them. So I just get back to my initial reaction, what a strange thing to do.
Potter has done very well. If he could guarantee that he will be on the radar of every top club in the future, then I'd agree that he probably doesn't need to take up the Chelsea offer at this point. However, things change very quickly in football. What if Brighton hit a bad patch. Loss of form, injuries, etc. Within the space of a month or so, he could turn from being a manager that is highly regarded, to the forgotten man when linking managers to big clubs. Therefore, if Chelsea offer him a lucrative deal, he may be wise to cash in now, as the chance might never come again.
clubchamp98
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Yes that’s my thinking.Cant say I agree, not like its his last chance, he has a good set up at Brighton and the approach is starting to reap rewards and hes plenty young enough. Why jump ship to a squad with a lot of problems thats going to take time to reshape to suit to his style and no chance to do so in the immediate future. Hes going to be on pretty much every big clubs short list in the UK going forward so not as if he isnt going to have other options in the next few years
Or he could take the money, get sacked in a year or two then decide where he wants to manage going forward
Why take a job that’s problematic atm.
Just bide his time and he will have a choice of clubs wanting him.
The way Chelsea treat their managers is shocking.
Bazz
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We're about to sign Diego Costa ?
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Time will tell I suppose, but I can’t see anything but taking the job.Cant say I agree, not like its his last chance, he has a good set up at Brighton and the approach is starting to reap rewards and hes plenty young enough. Why jump ship to a squad with a lot of problems thats going to take time to reshape to suit to his style and no chance to do so in the immediate future. Hes going to be on pretty much every big clubs short list in the UK going forward so not as if he isnt going to have other options in the next few years
Or he could take the money, get sacked in a year or two then decide where he wants to manage going forward
With the utmost respect for Brighton, it’s a different level with Chelsea.
Yorkhacker
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Totally disagree with that. Every manager that comes to Chelsea or any other club knows what they're getting into. They all have massive egos and they all want to prove they're up to the job and better than their predecessors. They get paid very, very handsomely and a massive payoff when they are sacked. Hardly being treated like ***
Totally disagree with that. Every manager that comes to Chelsea or any other club knows what they're getting into. They all have massive egos and they all want to prove they're up to the job and better than their predecessors. They get paid very, very handsomely and a massive payoff when they are sacked. Hardly being treated like ***
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
Not saying he wont take it (feels like a coin toss to me), am saying he doesnt have to as originally posted. Expect it will depend what assurances he is offered about January/summer spending and what input he will have whether he jumps now or later into a top job, he'll certainly never another chance if he turns it down today imho
Swango1980
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It depends how much time he wants to bide (and whether he considers the fact no one might want him if Brighton suddenly go on a poor run).
What big clubs are we talking about? I'm not sure jobs at City or Liverpool will become available soon. When they do, it'll be a tough act to follow. Man Utd job won't be available soon either, nor Spurs unless Conte decides he wants to leave I guess. Arteta probably looks like he will have the Arsenal job for a while. So, there is no guarantee that there will be a job at one of the biggest clubs in England anytine soon. Could be years. And, when those jobs do come up,no guarantee Potter will be that clubs No1 target.
Would he want to work abroad? Different cultures and languages? Maybe, but that brings it's own set of challenges. I'd also imagine Potter is significantly lower down on the radar for the big clubs of Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern, Juventus, PSG, etc.
So, now I have given it more thought, it would he a huge risk for Potter to turn the Chelsea job down if it was offered to him. Certainly if he had any ambition to manage a club at the top and command a more lucrative salary anyway.
Tashyboy
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Its tough for Potter, historically Chelsea have been a managers graveyard. One could say the same with Utd since Fergie. If he does a good job with Chelsea it could open other doors on the continent and the England job in the future.
PJ87
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He would be mad to leave Brighton for them. He is doing a fantastic job and will just become another manager at chelsea who don't seem to support their managers .. I mean touchel won 3 trophies was it? Was allowed to spend 230 million this summer but then a few bad results and bamn off he goes again.
Thought he had done well and with the signings he made get them performing then up the table
Alas just tossed on the discard pile with the others
Norrin Radd
Tour Winner
Madness to sack tuchel and even more madness if potter ends up taking a poisoned Challis.
There is no future in the Chelsea job as potter ball takes time to work ,the players don't fit his ideas for potter ball to work immediately.thus he would be sacked as a one hit wonder .
Swango1980
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However, even if Chelsea ended up sacking him after a year or 2, he should still be in a great position to get other good job offers. I'm sure Tuchel will not struggle to find a club.
I'm trying to think of a manager who had struggled for decent job offers after being at a big club. Ole springs to mind, but he was a pretty unique case in that he didn't really have great credentials going into the job to start with. Potter has a lot of admirers. Chelsea would help put him even more in the shop window, and I think he would have to have an absolute monumental disaster to not get decent offers, if Chelsea let him go
Tashyboy
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I think Potter is damned if he does damned if he don’t.
If he don’t accept it does he be accused of having no aspirations of managing a big club. Best of luck to him.
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
cant say i agree tashy, plenty of reasons to turn the job down and not having aspirations of managing a big club not one of them imo
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
who do the chelsea fans want? Potter? Simeone ? or someone else
BIM, pieman (if still about) etc, who is the man for the job?
? or someone elseBIM, pieman (if still about) etc, who is the man for the job?
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Yorkhacker
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Hardly a graveyard, more a stopover between jobs. Besides, it hasn't done Ancelotti, Conte or Mourinho any harm, and I'm sure Tuchel will get another job soon.
Tashyboy
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Personally I think he is doing a fantastic job at Brighton. They remind me of Leicester a few seasons back how organised they are. I am very surprised Brighton are prepared to let him go. I for one would not question his aspirations but others would, just to be argumentative. And I don’t mean on here. It’s what I would say for Potter is a happy problem.
What’s the Chelsea fans thoughts on all this though. ?
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
well Ajax dont look much like a side that have been asset stripped this summer!!! Rangers barely had a kick so far
