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If we've paid the release clause, why is it being reported he will still be in charge of Maritimo's match on Sunday? Am I missing something here?

Frankly, he's got the wrong playing style for us right now but I'd take Carvalhal (or former assistant Bruno Lage) back here now. Both are currently out of work afaik.

This is a bit where I'm at. I can't help but see this as a likely disaster appointment, especially if we're paying a €1m buyout. Basically, if he comes and he's a disaster, we're f@cked. If he comes and he's amazing, he'll quickly get poached by a bigger fish. We're taking a big risk with...

Maybe, maybe not. We really don't know how much of what came out about Hellberg were due to leaks and what the media created. It's also possible the leaks were on the Swedish side of things.

My thoughts exactly. We've been far more buttoned up and silent as of late. Why would we think this might be any different.

He's a very underrated manager, mostly because some dismiss him due to his struggles in the MLS and being sacked by Young Boys. MLS is a weird animal that I don't put much stock in and his Young Boys sacking had him top of the league but getting rolled out of the Europa League by Sporting...

Yes, he was all but sealed as the WBA manager in Jan/Feb but one his backroom staff couldn't get a work permit or something to that effect. Honestly, was my top choice of realistic options.

Yeah, my memory exactly. Funny, we seem to have a pretty great GK coach already. Might be worth exploring? Also, as it pertains to the MLS, I wouldn't hold it against him. It's a very weird league that can't really be compared to anything else. Bruno Lage was part of Carlos Carvalhal's...

This is right where I'm at as well. Hellberg could very well be a terrific manager, but for me it seems a bit of a risk. Personally, the candidates who I'd prefer but would likely have to convince: Raphel Wicky Bruno Lage Brendan Rodgers (doubt we could afford)

That's a bit harsh. The only way we're a lower Championship side is if the club massively bungle the appointment. We're barely there in the lower third despite atrocious play as of late. We're clearly not the Liverpool of the Champ, but they're in 8th right now. Would you call Liverpool a...

I don't disagree about Cullen, but for us depending on who we bring in I would be shocked if we ended up below 10th when it's all said and done. You're probably about right that high L1 is his level though I do think he could do a job for someone like maybe Oxford or Wednesday. He's got to be...

I think it might be a bit harsh lumping them together. Fulton will turn 32 this season and his best football is in his rearview. He's certainly destined for Scotland or L1, hopefully in the Jan window. Cullen is a bit of a different animal. He's still got some good years left but he's past...

He was also spotted at Rossi's.

Saw him down at the new pub having a pint.

No, no, and no.

A few quick possibilities without research, etc.: Bruno Lage - was an assistant here under Carvalhal; would honestly depend on how he liked the area Raphael Wicky - if I remember correctly, WBA were about to appoint him near the window last season but couldn't convince his staff to come to the...

You're not wrong, but after Ipswich on Saturday we have 2 weeks with the break. As you say, the club has likely at least started making enquiries already.

Absolutely right. I doubt it will happen, but that doesn't mean it shouldn't. I was all for giving Sheehan a chance with the job on a permanent basis. I was also all for giving him time to bed in with the squad. We just haven't made the improvements that we should have and he often seems...

I completely agree, but the new owners have clear ambition. The squad surely has talent. We need to be able to unlock that talent. And, if we are to make a change, it might as well be now. No need to wait to rip off the bandage. The new manager would have time to get in, assess the squad, and...

A couple of weeks ago (maybe it was after the QPR match) I was willing to give AS until after the Wrexham match next month. All I needed to see was some reasonable improvement out of the squad. We haven't gotten that. I will confidently say now that, for me, if we don't win against Ipswich we...