ScorpioNoSting

Ok then leave it all for Manning to do. Let him sort out all aspects of coaching. Have you not seen pep’s backroom staff? Why does Pep have great coaches that he works with if we all think Pep is a world class coach. Under previous managers here we’ve had coaches in their expertise field.. Pembo, Holden, Jamie Mc, Fleming and Euell all to chip in.

I believe Colin Calderwood went to join Russell Martin backroom staff at Southampton when Martin was struggling and look how that turned out. I would even say Martin is more experienced than LM. Wasn’t it Colin Lee being looked at helping BT out when BT was manager but, chose to stay at Walsall?

Sorry I’m new to all this so don’t know how to respond back to my original post after someone(s) replied to it. So still learning the ropes. I don’t see why that wouldn’t work unless you know Keane on a personal level. Of course Keane is still pretty inexperienced too but he has had some success in this previous job and would jump at the chance of managing City. I’m only suggesting possible candidates for the role if a change is made. If are however sticking with LM I think we need experience knowledgeable coaches to help out.

Personally think we should give Manning more time, but get some additional coaches in with experience , Chris Hughton perhaps? And if Manning felt overwhelmed and resigned (which I don’t think he will because he knows he’s hit the jackpot with us) at least we would then have a ready made replacement if appointed who has premier league and championship experience on his CV, not to mention another Irish connection to our ever growing ranks. His footballing style may not great , but would prefer 1-0 wins and being organised over 4-3 losses. But, if you’re after a few managers / head coaches worth considering if Lansdowns gets rid of LM.. Robbie Keane, Brian Barry-Murphy or breaking away from the Irish trend.. Ole Gunnar or even throw Dave Challinor at Stockport (who are already top of league one) into the mix who has a great record in getting teams promoted albeit at lower level.

Under Pearson we technically had 2 defensive coaches (Him and Fleming). An Attacking coach in Euell. Some might say a pretty decent backroom setup. When Manning was at Oxford I think one of this coaching staff was Craig Short , ex defender himself back in the day so maybe see if we could prize him out of Oxford.