In response to our article yesterday which detailed 16 managerial records (Mike Newell’s has been added to the original article now, to make 17), our members have been giving their views on who their preference is for the next Leicester City manager…
I would appoint Tigana, he has a good record at a high level. Also, he believes in teams that pass the ball, unlike some of the others who like the ball up front quick and have a 'why bother with a midfield' mentality. Some candidates have a reasonable record but generally at a lower level. – John Hughes
I would like Stuart Pearce (despite the fact he has been a Forest player!) because he's got ambition, experience, charisma, drive and enthusiasm. – Christine Smeaton
If Leicester want to retain a tradition regarding Managers it should look for the "young and up coming" rather than the "tried and tested" approach! Worthington has had his day and Warnock et al are not exactly in the first flush of youth! So Coleman and Grayson stand out as potential candidates, with Grayson shaving it has his links with the club would give fans a belief in his commitment to the cause.David J My choices for manager would be Paul Jewel for what he achieved with Wigan or Simon Grayson because of his success at Blackpool and his connections with LCFC. – Rachael Snashall.
My first choice would be Chris Coleman – an intelligent, articulate manager whose team at Fulham played open, attractive football and who was unluckily dismissed by an egocentric chairman jealous of the success of the neighbours (known as the Manchester City Syndrome). His experience of this league as a player (something neither of our last two managers had) would be invaluable.
However, should he not prove willing to venture north of London (his domestic issues have been well documented in the media), I would look to Simon Grayson who has achieved wonders on limited resources at Blackpool, and also proved himself as an advocate of the type of successful attacking football we have seen precious little of during recent seasons. – Colin Hall……
My first choice as Manager of Leicester City would be Billy Davies. A young, up and coming Manager, very much in the Martin O'Neill mould, who has already proved to be a success both at Preston North End and more recently at Derby County. He shows drive and passion and clearly has the ability to get 100 per cent out of his players and has also done well in the transfer market. – Dave Statham.
Appoint Ince – LCFC best in last decade with young ambitious manager and he battled in adversity last season. – Simon Viccars
Jewell would be my choice, but as we're not yet Premiership and he needs a break from football, the chances of landing him is very low.Therefore, I would go with Tigana – Good record, attractive playing style with Fulham, has good training methods (typically French) and could bring in some good European talent to add to a British backbone. – Nick Heard
My first choice would be Paul Jewell based on his past record in getting teams up and then keeping them up although he does have a record of then leaving quite quickly – hopefully he would see Leicester as bigger potentially than Bradford / Wigan and stay for longer.
If he is not interested then Simon Grayson or Paul Ince – the former as a promising old boy who knows the club and area and the latter as somebody who has the drive and ambition to do a 'Keane' – although we would probably be seen as only a stepping stone.
The appointment needs to be made quickly as potential targets such as Luke Varney are getting snapped up by other clubs whilst we await the decision. – Gary Petersen
Chris Coleman my vote, as would bring premiership experience for when we get back there and he has contacts in the game from playing and managing at all levels to entice players to come to LCFC. Get him quick so has as much time as possible to build the squad of players in the summer so ready for the kick off. – Mike King
Worthington, Warnock, Jewell (and Davies?) have all been successful in getting teams promoted from the Championship. Simon Grayson could be an outsider but I think it will be someone with more experience. – Chris Eyre
If prepared to take a risk with an inexperienced manager: Simon Grayson, with some role for Walshie to inject passion (strong City connection, successful season leading a side playing attractive football, reputation for getting improvement from his players)
Experienced manager? : Allen (not much more experienced, but none of the very experienced managers excite at all; might as well stick with Worthington) – Neil James
Paul Ince – with an experienced no 2 (my daughter says Jose Mourinho – I don’t think even Milan can afford him !). I have no doubt Ince would roast (quite literally) anyone who didn’t perform – he’s like Roy Keane – doesn’t suffer fools, has been there and is ambitious. But an experienced no 2 is vital also he’s lacking in managerial experience. – John Tooms
Of all the candidates I think it would be Stuart Pearce for me – passion, premiership experience, I just think he could do the job for us – Oh and we have had an ex: F&*%&t player before……. – Paul Marriott.
Grayson would be a popular choice. Leicester connections, must have learnt a lot from O'Neill. Very good record, if still a bit inexperienced. If we don't appoint him we might have missed out on the next Brian Little/Martin O'Neill. Let's be brave!! – Rob Rylott
So far, there has been quite a split view, with 10 different managers being put forward by members as their first choice, with the one suggested the most so far being Simon Grayson.
As promised we are only posting the positive comments provided, however of the responses so far just under 50% have nominated Neil Warnock as their worst nightmare, so his appointment would not appear popular, from the comments received many mention the views he expressed about our club during administration would not be forgiven.
More articles will be published as views are received