Thoughts On The Next Nottingham Forest Manager

[Username]

If we were looking at someone with a Forest history then I would offer it to Lars but it’s too soon.

[Sunny]

Not the romantic but disastrous ex-Forest appointment again. No thanks.

[PsychoStanleyStone]

Stuart Pearce compared to present situation ... outstanding and made profit £30m gave youngsters their debuts including Burke

Paul Hart definitely the most successful manager this century by a country mile

Ian Woan assistant manager in the PL with the leagues over achievers alongside Dyche .. also ex forest

[Jacksbadhobbits]

If we were looking at someone with a Forest history then I would offer it to Lars but it’s too soon.

Gary Bowler?

[PsychoStanleyStone]

If we were looking at someone with a Forest history then I would offer it to Lars but it’s too soon.

Gary Bowler?

Gary Bowyer? Forest player for 5 years but never played a game, in his 8 year playing career he only played 53 games in total.  

Available and got a promotion on his CV

Paul Hart helped get Luton promoted last season, the thing I like is he had experience of poor ownership, having his players sold and putting teams out and fighting despite clubs slipping into administration and almost impossible situations, I remember Portsmouth as well as us, got so much admiration for him and the amazing team he produced here much against adversity

[PsychoStanleyStone]

I don't want anyone with a Forest background.

Ste, I have been thinking how to reply to this opinion, you have made it difficult for me because you haven't suggested who you would really like or when.  Most important there is no reasoning as to why you feel this way.  I can only guess but until you put forth your opinion and back it up with at least some facts we can't really debate.

Having said that, this type of throw away remark is exactly what I want to debate, the underlying motivation, dreams and aspirations of Forest supporters.

Unlike most clubs, many in plastic stadiums with fake, fleeting identities, we have possibly the richest heritage and the most to be proud of compared to any other.  

If you watch this video, this is the only player to play for Forest, manage Forest and become Chairman of Forest, he was signed as a freebie when we had achieved nothing, languishing in the old

Many of the players in the video have total integrity and an undying passion for Forest and many of those have carved successful careers after playing as managers, assistant managers, coaches etc

If any club in England should commit to maintaining a legacy it is NFFC.

Brian Cloughs genius has rubbed off onto many players and made them better people, decent, honorable, knowledgeable and loyal and would certainly be competent with £30,000,000 and would want to invest into building a structure of positive, confident, free flowing, winning and entertaining football.

We should look primarily to those who have experienced everything positive about NFFC, who love the club and love the city and have Forest in their hearts ... just my opinion

[TrickySte]

I'd just prefer to be dispassionate when recruiting, be it staff or players. I don't believe that playing history or nebulous concepts like heritage have much to do with someones ability to manage and coach players.

Fair enough, if there's someone out there with the right qualities and has an illustrious back story with the club as well then great, I just think it's largely irrelevant.

[Sunny]

I'd just prefer to be dispassionate when recruiting, be it staff or players. I don't believe that playing history or nebulous concepts like heritage have much to do with someones ability to manage and coach players.

Fair enough, if there's someone out there with the right qualities and has an illustrious back story with the club as well then great, I just think it's largely irrelevant.

This is my view too. A background history with the club should be an unnecessary bonus rather than a reason to appoint a manager.

[PsychoStanleyStone]

I'd just prefer to be dispassionate when recruiting, be it staff or players. I don't believe that playing history or nebulous concepts like heritage have much to do with someones ability to manage and coach players.

Fair enough, if there's someone out there with the right qualities and has an illustrious back story with the club as well then great, I just think it's largely irrelevant.

This is my view too. A background history with the club should be an unnecessary bonus rather than a reason to appoint a manager.

Hi Sunny, is it ok to challenge your opinion as to what you think you believe or i am just being a rather scary silence of the lambs type scale psychoanalyst?

damn i just answered my own question!

[Sunny]

I'd just prefer to be dispassionate when recruiting, be it staff or players. I don't believe that playing history or nebulous concepts like heritage have much to do with someones ability to manage and coach players.

Fair enough, if there's someone out there with the right qualities and has an illustrious back story with the club as well then great, I just think it's largely irrelevant.

This is my view too. A background history with the club should be an unnecessary bonus rather than a reason to appoint a manager.

Hi Sunny, is it ok to challenge your opinion as to what you think you believe or i am just being a rather scary silence of the lambs type scale psychoanalyst?

damn i just answered my own question!

People have different opinions PSS, and fans support the club for different reasons. 

I’m all for having Forest men in directorial or ambassadorial positions where this experience is appropriate for the role, but first team managers should be chosen because of their skills and ability. 

For instance, Nigel Clough is a manager who has made a name for himself in the lower leagues and for battling relegation with a small budget in the Championship. If he was called Smith and had never played for Forest most fans wouldn’t want him here. If however, he had a record of top six finishes and promotion, then his Forest history would be an added bonus.

[PsychoStanleyStone]

I'd just prefer to be dispassionate when recruiting, be it staff or players. I don't believe that playing history or nebulous concepts like heritage have much to do with someones ability to manage and coach players.

Fair enough, if there's someone out there with the right qualities and has an illustrious back story with the club as well then great, I just think it's largely irrelevant.

This is my view too. A background history with the club should be an unnecessary bonus rather than a reason to appoint a manager.

Seems like we have a purely business event to get to the PL in 2 years, featuring an estimated infusion of £50 million and 50 players adhering to a proven template.

what isn't to there to like?  Just sit back and enjoy the ride PsychoStanleyStone

[Sniffer Dog (Admin)]

I don't want anyone with a Forest background.

I wouldn't mind Stuart Pearce back at the club in some capacity (not manager).

He signed some good players last time he was here and he did some great work behind the scenes.

I think and would hope that there is a place for him somewhere at our football club.

He seems to have an eye for a player.