ScoRoss 800 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I don't know how Swansea's players will react to his unusual managerial style, but I'm glad they have given a fresh approach to a manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 What a gamble. They're always trying to be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan 3,409 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 An agreement is in place and the announcement is expected within 24 hours. It's a very ballsy appointment. It's one i hope works out to encourage more coaches to build a reputation overseas but I can't see it happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,428 Posted June 11, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 11, 2018 Confirmed https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44437583 Quote Graham Potter has been named Swansea City's new manager as they attempt to rebuild in the Championship following relegation from the Premier League. He has joined from Swedish club Ostersund FK on a three-year deal. Assistant manager Billy Reid and recruitment analyst Kyle Macaulay will also move to south Wales. The 43-year-old has succeeded Carlos Carvalhal, who departed after they went down on the final day of 2017-18. Potter guided Ostersund from the regional tiers in Sweden to the top-flight Allsvenskan with three promotions, winning the Swedish Cup along the way. "It's a chance to start again,'' said Potter. "We know how frustrating the last few years have been, but hopefully the relegation will be seen in a few years' time as the best thing that ever happened to the club. "We will try our best and work hard every day to give the supporters a team they can feel proud of; they can connect with and see are trying to improve." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BounceAroundTheGround 27 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Feel this will either be a great appointment or a terrible one, with no in-between. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Four managers in two years, his chances don’t look very good, do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan 3,409 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 15 hours ago, Smiley Culture said: Four managers in two years, his chances don’t look very good, do they? I think you can say that about most clubs in England now, sadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, The Palace Fan said: I think you can say that about most clubs in England now, sadly. You can, which makes me think that Potter, as a manager who took the plunge and went abroad to learn his craft, is daft for returning to the UK, where the footballing culture is to sack a manager every six months, and not maybe going elsewhere in Sweden or even Europe to continue his career. Granted, him and/or his family may be homesick and the financial remuneration on offer from Swansea is going to be life changing and you cannot grumble at him for moving for those reasons but forgetting the financial side of the game for a minute and thinking purely of Football, he could well be out of a job before Christmas with his stock lowered as a result due to the impatience of Football Club owners and Football fans in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Palace Fan 3,409 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Smiley Culture said: You can, which makes me think that Potter, as a manager who took the plunge and went abroad to learn his craft, is daft for returning to the UK, where the footballing culture is to sack a manager every six months, and not maybe going elsewhere in Sweden or even Europe to continue his career. Granted, him and/or his family may be homesick and the financial remuneration on offer from Swansea is going to be life changing and you cannot grumble at him for moving for those reasons but forgetting the financial side of the game for a minute and thinking purely of Football, he could well be out of a job before Christmas with his stock lowered as a result due to the impatience of Football Club owners and Football fans in this country. Spot on unfortunately. However, money and home life aside, a part of him must feel that if he didn't take this opportunity to manage a side in England that encourages attractive football he will never know if he would have been good enough to succeed at that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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