I remember when Barry fry was in charge and we had a fairly young squad who were big and strong with a mixture of skill and goal scoring ability around the team. The players were from lower league's but did the job,that would be my brief with a manager like chandler. I would take a look at langstaff from notts county upfront for goals, many other clubs are looking at him.
I have relatives that are Stockport season ticket holders and they think dave challinor would turn us into a good attacking team . I'd try and get him .
@@johnmalin1676big take considering the 1 you want has never managed in league 1 compared to the 1 that has been promoted from league 1 and championship
@@swiftybcfc1 He got Norwich City promoted in 2015 by the playoffs. and BTW, they got relegated the following year. He also got Sunderland Promoted from League one, again by the play offs. Went to stoke, could only manage 16th with an half decent Stoke team and got the sack. He's not exactly set any leagues on fire.
Dave Challinor all day for me I knew him when he was at the AFC Fylde, a team I have been supporting since 1994. When he left the club we were all sad to see him go. The manager you can warm to. He just has that presence.
You didn’t mention Heckingbottom. Presume you don’t think too highly of him as a credible candidate. I don’t either. Alex Neil sounds like the best bet.
Great podcast but I was a little surprised by the omission of Paul Heckingbottom’s name who I think could be a potentially good appointment unless you have heard that he is not in the running at all for the job.
Dave challinor if he'd leave Stockport for me. Alex neil might be ok to get us out of league 1 but would be looking to change manager again if he got us into the championship?
Who’s good enough to get 90-100 points ? You can only lose a handful of games in that league if you want to get promoted. Blues can’t get it wrong again.
Scott Parker is not with a club at the moment, has managed teams in the top two leagues and abroad. The successful teams have managers for many seasons. Blues have never had a manager longer than 4 seasons, Brucey being the last. Scott Parker would get us promoted to the Premiership. He also has a crop of kids coming through… a goldmine!! KRO
There are many names being mentioned and probably the one who get the job will shock us all again! WE must get a manager who has been around a bit he must know the divisions, he must know most of the players that play in these divisions! I think it was a good move to keep Juky and and Ruddy! whether the new guy will agree on that I don't know. They just have to get it right this time! KRO
Get your facts right boys, Dave Challinor’s managerial career has been entirely in the north west not north east, apart from a short spell where he got Hartlepool promoted from the NL. You can forget Challinor as a candidate as Birmingham is not in Cheshire; he turned down Charlton last season, and left Hartlepool firstly because County’s potential was far greater, and secondly was much closer to his Chester home (the County in Stockport County = county borough of Cheshire). Challinor would get the blues promoted next season, and as a manager who has finished above Wrexham the last three seasons (twice relegating them to runners-up) that is some achievement. I don’t think he’s the ‘big name’ Blues are looking for, just hope you don’t make the Rooney mistake again and think that razzmatazz trumps a very successful manager like Challinor, but the bottom line is that Chester to Birmingham is more than twice the travelling of Chester to Stockport so it’s a non-starter as he ain’t moving, and as it stands, it’s not clear that Birmingham City will finish above Stockport County 2024/25.
Liam Rosenior tops the list as Potter and Cooper won’t drop that low to the 1st division but Rosenior will have higher ambitions. There’s not a great pool to pick from but they will have to be a manager who plays possession football. No to Lampard as he did his best to get villa promoted in the play off final
We are in league one, who could we possibly appoint that's going to light everyones fire!!! Potter, parker or carsley would be my top 3 but I don't think we'll be getting any of them. Whoever we get it has to be someone for the long term.
I wish these guys would put up more credible choices. I hate the idea of Lampard when there’s better names that are not being mentioned. Chris Davies, from Tottenham would be an excellent choice in the vain of McKenna. Ipswich showed bravery with that appointment and are prepared to do it again with Heitinga from West Ham being lined up.
I hate the saying "safe pair of hands". If you want to stay in league 1 forever that is the type of manager you take not a winner. Here is the true stats on Rowett, ... manager since 2012.. never won a league, never won a playoff game, never got promoted from any level, made playoffs 1 season on last day, could not get Birmingham to win crucial games against other relegated teams and hence got Blues relegated. sacked 5 times. His honors? won manager of the month 1 time in 2012 and 1 time in 2013 both in league 2... that's it! This is a caretaker mid table manager who hides behind sensible interviews and just tries not to get embarrassed on the pitch which is why he is so defensive. Not a winner... just say no
May I ask why Steve Bruce is not (appearently) receiving consideration? Our most successful manager 2002-2006 Premiership. . Alex Mcleish also great 2007-2011 in premiership, and League Cup Victory. Alex is not available. Steve Bruce is. Please explain.
Lee Carsley for me, though it won't happen. Rowett, too defensive for me but ok. Rosenior, I don't think he would drop a division and again too defensive. No one stands out really. Carsley has done very well with the Under-21's, he's ex Blues, so knows the club but only has experience as an assistant manager. Ashley Cole?. Can't see that at all. Frank Lampard ?. I would go with that, but again I don't think he would come to League 1. So for me Carsley, Lampard, Challenor
Challinor - neal - lampard -bruce again - no no no Got to go for a young passionate influential coach , who is going to guide this club for the next 10 yrs , and raise standards throughout Some of these names are pub team managers ...sorry but they are . The blues team walking out at anfield ,the etihad , or old Trafford, with these names as manager , I dont think so Its scott parker for me ...played and managed at the highest level, got Bournemouth promoted , carries himself well , and will live the job ...if not him will still , a highly qualified young coach ...potter or Cooper. If this club is to move forward , and any optimism to continue , then most of these names need to be put in the bin . Anyone who doesn't raise the pulse of the fans shouldn't even be considered . Its a new birmingham city now . I reckon 2 - 3 seasons in league 1 , and a chance to re build the club . All this nonsense about blues coming straight back up ....we haven't even got players or a manager. This appointment is massively important. We shouldn't want a manager to get us promoted We should be looking at a management team for the next 10 yrs plus .
We can do a lot better than Lampard; I would go for Mike Williamson he would be a much better choice IMO. Williamson knows the league plays good procession football wins more than he loses with average players he would have better players to work with at blues with a full transfer window to bring in the players he needs to fill any gaps. if not Mike Williamson then Dave Challinor very similar to Williamson in style of play he likes to use young players and we have a lot of them he also knows the league and plays good football. Mike Williamson or Dave Challinor for me both could get us back to the championship on the first attempt with the budget we can back them with. KRO
Cannot stand Burke but see why he was picked against Rotherham. Speed on the beak off course. But the main area being height for set plays which we knew Rotherham would be strong. So yes we need to attack but needed not to concide. With hindsight he was very poor. But can see why rowett went this way
My choices would be (Probably unrealistic although they are all out of work). Steve Cooper Slaviša Jokanović Frank Lampard Scott Parker David Wagner Blues might have to wait until the managerial merry-go-round ends as there are quite a few clubs in higher leagues without a manager which might reduce our options.
I'm not inspired by that list at all, I wouldn't have any of them. I'm finding it all quite tiring, I would like to see some innovation, not just selecting from the same pool of failure. Also, I couldn't give a damn what the supporters think, I've seen some ridiculous reasoning that has just proven we know little about managerial selections (on the whole).
When will Alex realise that Mike Williamson playing top level football doesn’t make a jot of difference. If Rooney’s playing experience doesn’t help him why would Williamson’s? It’s Rowett or Neil to be the safest pair of hands. Don’t care about the football this year just care about promotion first and foremost
The thing thats annoying me is..... if we have the ambition we claim and appear to have. Go and get a big-name proven manager. Potter or cooper. Give them money and get us out of this league and the next whilst giving us stability. Not one of you lot on social media has mentioned this. Surely if we are big, thats what we would do?
@carlgill1386 I did try sniffing glue until my dad caught me. The bag got stuck to my nose.... A young manager would be a risk, and if we are ambitious enough, why wouldn't a big name come to us? Maybe wait it out to see if they get offered jobs over the summer and then make a move. Anyone can join the merry go round but, maybe they want to create something bigger. It's certainly less likely to happen now that we have been relegated for sure. So would be a massive coup if we could and would be a statement of intent. Fans and players would get behind that which is what we want. I feel like we need some stability over a good 2 to 4 seasons as we have been swapping and changing managers for fun for years now.
Alex Neil nos league got Sunderland up got promoted with Norwich and Hamilton he could get the players playing together as 1 like eustoce did and the only club had managed before he came to us was Kidderminster if anyone is saying Hamilton are Scottish crap teams Neil done well at Preston managed them for 4 year's getting top 10 finishes give him some money who nos he could be the manager who will get us out of league 1steady us in the championship then as all of us want lead us into the Premier league KRO
Would like to see more of Richards involvement in your podcasts
His knowledge of the game and all that it involves is tremendous.
He's a blues legend and I'd listen to him all day long
Finally someone on this Podcast that Talks Sense .. Cheers Richard
Wouldn't mind Heckingbottom, got promotion from L1 and the Championship on his CV.
I remember when Barry fry was in charge and we had a fairly young squad who were big and strong with a mixture of skill and goal scoring ability around the team. The players were from lower league's but did the job,that would be my brief with a manager like chandler. I would take a look at langstaff from notts county upfront for goals, many other clubs are looking at him.
I have relatives that are Stockport season ticket holders and they think dave challinor would turn us into a good attacking team . I'd try and get him .
My choice to. We will not get promoted if we appoint Alex Neil.
Challinors never managed in league one major risk for both of them.
@@johnmalin1676big take considering the 1 you want has never managed in league 1 compared to the 1 that has been promoted from league 1 and championship
@@swiftybcfc1 He got Norwich City promoted in 2015 by the playoffs. and BTW, they got relegated the following year. He also got Sunderland Promoted from League one, again by the play offs. Went to stoke, could only manage 16th with an half decent Stoke team and got the sack. He's not exactly set any leagues on fire.
@@MrJammie81so what alex ferguson hadnt managed in england when he took over man u
Frank lampard does sound a good option. Not concidered before but can see him being able to take up through the league so have some stability.
Dave Challinor all day for me I knew him when he was at the AFC Fylde, a team I have been supporting since 1994. When he left the club we were all sad to see him go. The manager you can warm to. He just has that presence.
Spot on 👍💙
Lampard being linked with the Burnley job now.
You didn’t mention Heckingbottom. Presume you don’t think too highly of him as a credible candidate. I don’t either. Alex Neil sounds like the best bet.
Lampard would be good. We have so much young talent that needs game time and experience. Rosenior would be good, very football intelligent.
No way lampard. Rossenior all day
Great podcast but I was a little surprised by the omission of Paul Heckingbottom’s name who I think could be a potentially good appointment unless you have heard that he is not in the running at all for the job.
Frank lampard to me sounds a good option to me..
Dave challinor if he'd leave Stockport for me. Alex neil might be ok to get us out of league 1 but would be looking to change manager again if he got us into the championship?
Dave Challinor is the man for the job!
All these names but for me it's either rowett or challinor
Who’s good enough to get 90-100 points ? You can only lose a handful of games in that league if you want to get promoted. Blues can’t get it wrong again.
Please give it Lampard!!!😂😂😂😂😂
Scott Parker is not with a club at the moment, has managed teams in the top two leagues and abroad. The successful teams have managers for many seasons. Blues have never had a manager longer than 4 seasons, Brucey being the last. Scott Parker would get us promoted to the Premiership. He also has a crop of kids coming through… a goldmine!! KRO
Agreed. Parker would be my first choice.
It's Premier League, not Premiership.
Wasn't Bruce at Blues for 6 seasons?
He managed for 4 seasons. Steve Bruce played just under 2.
@@bcfc18751 With the club for 8 seasons. Played 2 managed 6. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Bruce
Out of the names out there Heckingbottam and Challinor are the ones I'm ok with the most but we won't find a gem
Challinor for me.
There are many names being mentioned and probably the one who get the job will shock us all again! WE must get a manager who has been around a bit he must know the divisions, he must know most of the players that play in these divisions! I think it was a good move to keep Juky and and Ruddy! whether the new guy will agree on that I don't know. They just have to get it right this time! KRO
Get your facts right boys, Dave Challinor’s managerial career has been entirely in the north west not north east, apart from a short spell where he got Hartlepool promoted from the NL.
You can forget Challinor as a candidate as Birmingham is not in Cheshire; he turned down Charlton last season, and left Hartlepool firstly because County’s potential was far greater, and secondly was much closer to his Chester home (the County in Stockport County = county borough of Cheshire).
Challinor would get the blues promoted next season, and as a manager who has finished above Wrexham the last three seasons (twice relegating them to runners-up) that is some achievement.
I don’t think he’s the ‘big name’ Blues are looking for, just hope you don’t make the Rooney mistake again and think that razzmatazz trumps a very successful manager like Challinor, but the bottom line is that Chester to Birmingham is more than twice the travelling of Chester to Stockport so it’s a non-starter as he ain’t moving, and as it stands, it’s not clear that Birmingham City will finish above Stockport County 2024/25.
I also can't see past the Burke decision at Rotherham. Rowett ruined my view of him that day. We need to win matches next year, not draw them all.
Liam Rosenior tops the list as Potter and Cooper won’t drop that low to the 1st division but Rosenior will have higher ambitions. There’s not a great pool to pick from but they will have to be a manager who plays possession football. No to Lampard as he did his best to get villa promoted in the play off final
If you sold them the project and give them the money, I've no doubt they would come down to this league.
We are in league one, who could we possibly appoint that's going to light everyones fire!!! Potter, parker or carsley would be my top 3 but I don't think we'll be getting any of them. Whoever we get it has to be someone for the long term.
Bring in Scott parker
What about bringing back John Eustace
Ian evatt for me
I wish these guys would put up more credible choices. I hate the idea of Lampard when there’s better names that are not being mentioned. Chris Davies, from Tottenham would be an excellent choice in the vain of McKenna. Ipswich showed bravery with that appointment and are prepared to do it again with Heitinga from West Ham being lined up.
I hate the saying "safe pair of hands". If you want to stay in league 1 forever that is the type of manager you take not a winner. Here is the true stats on Rowett, ... manager since 2012.. never won a league, never won a playoff game, never got promoted from any level, made playoffs 1 season on last day, could not get Birmingham to win crucial games against other relegated teams and hence got Blues relegated. sacked 5 times. His honors? won manager of the month 1 time in 2012 and 1 time in 2013 both in league 2... that's it! This is a caretaker mid table manager who hides behind sensible interviews and just tries not to get embarrassed on the pitch which is why he is so defensive. Not a winner... just say no
Scott Parker or Challinor would be my choices.
May I ask why Steve Bruce is not (appearently) receiving consideration? Our most successful manager 2002-2006 Premiership. . Alex Mcleish also great 2007-2011 in premiership, and League Cup Victory.
Alex is not available. Steve Bruce is. Please explain.
Lee Carsley for me, though it won't happen. Rowett, too defensive for me but ok. Rosenior, I don't think he would drop a division and again too defensive. No one stands out really. Carsley has done very well with the Under-21's, he's ex Blues, so knows the club but only has experience as an assistant manager. Ashley Cole?. Can't see that at all. Frank Lampard ?. I would go with that, but again I don't think he would come to League 1. So for me Carsley, Lampard, Challenor
Rossenior ent defensive
Im suprised you have not got more subscribers ?
If we get Alex Neil he won't last to Christmas. Then any chance of promotion will be gone.
Lampard and Cole would be the dream ticket for me 5 yrs plan to Premier league kro
Challinor - neal - lampard -bruce again - no no no
Got to go for a young passionate influential coach , who is going to guide this club for the next 10 yrs , and raise standards throughout
Some of these names are pub team managers ...sorry but they are .
The blues team walking out at anfield ,the etihad , or old Trafford, with these names as manager , I dont think so
Its scott parker for me ...played and managed at the highest level, got Bournemouth promoted , carries himself well , and will live the job ...if not him will still , a highly qualified young coach ...potter or Cooper.
If this club is to move forward , and any optimism to continue , then most of these names need to be put in the bin .
Anyone who doesn't raise the pulse of the fans shouldn't even be considered .
Its a new birmingham city now .
I reckon 2 - 3 seasons in league 1 , and a chance to re build the club .
All this nonsense about blues coming straight back up ....we haven't even got players or a manager.
This appointment is massively important.
We shouldn't want a manager to get us promoted
We should be looking at a management team for the next 10 yrs plus .
Will Still not a chance.
We can do a lot better than Lampard; I would go for Mike Williamson he would be a much better choice IMO. Williamson knows the league plays good procession football wins more than he loses with average players he would have better players to work with at blues with a full transfer window to bring in the players he needs to fill any gaps. if not Mike Williamson then Dave Challinor very similar to Williamson in style of play he likes to use young players and we have a lot of them he also knows the league and plays good football. Mike Williamson or Dave Challinor for me both could get us back to the championship on the first attempt with the budget we can back them with. KRO
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Cannot stand Burke but see why he was picked against Rotherham. Speed on the beak off course. But the main area being height for set plays which we knew Rotherham would be strong. So yes we need to attack but needed not to concide. With hindsight he was very poor. But can see why rowett went this way
My choices would be (Probably unrealistic although they are all out of work).
Steve Cooper
Slaviša Jokanović
Frank Lampard
Scott Parker
David Wagner
Blues might have to wait until the managerial merry-go-round ends as there are quite a few clubs in higher leagues without a manager which might reduce our options.
I'm not inspired by that list at all, I wouldn't have any of them. I'm finding it all quite tiring, I would like to see some innovation, not just selecting from the same pool of failure.
Also, I couldn't give a damn what the supporters think, I've seen some ridiculous reasoning that has just proven we know little about managerial selections (on the whole).
When will Alex realise that Mike Williamson playing top level football doesn’t make a jot of difference. If Rooney’s playing experience doesn’t help him why would Williamson’s? It’s Rowett or Neil to be the safest pair of hands. Don’t care about the football this year just care about promotion first and foremost
Rosenier 1st choice but sounds like he doesn’t want it
The thing thats annoying me is..... if we have the ambition we claim and appear to have. Go and get a big-name proven manager. Potter or cooper. Give them money and get us out of this league and the next whilst giving us stability. Not one of you lot on social media has mentioned this. Surely if we are big, thats what we would do?
Do you sniff glue? As if potter or cooper would drop down to league 1. Get real we should look at a young up and coming manager.
@carlgill1386 I did try sniffing glue until my dad caught me. The bag got stuck to my nose....
A young manager would be a risk, and if we are ambitious enough, why wouldn't a big name come to us? Maybe wait it out to see if they get offered jobs over the summer and then make a move. Anyone can join the merry go round but, maybe they want to create something bigger.
It's certainly less likely to happen now that we have been relegated for sure. So would be a massive coup if we could and would be a statement of intent. Fans and players would get behind that which is what we want. I feel like we need some stability over a good 2 to 4 seasons as we have been swapping and changing managers for fun for years now.
Alex Neil nos league got Sunderland up got promoted with Norwich and Hamilton he could get the players playing together as 1 like eustoce did and the only club had managed before he came to us was Kidderminster if anyone is saying Hamilton are Scottish crap teams Neil done well at Preston managed them for 4 year's getting top 10 finishes give him some money who nos he could be the manager who will get us out of league 1steady us in the championship then as all of us want lead us into the Premier league KRO
Gareth Southgate?
I thought someone like Gareth, for a long term project.
U gotta be joking
@@dominicsouthan4492 😂😂 why, what's up?
@@peterfalk7084 Hes failed with england mate and was dreadful at Middleborough
@@dominicsouthan4492 Fair enough
Liam rossenier. End of
Rowett or rosenior
Rowet for me
No Parker or Lampard