I disagree. Dyche has been used to autonomy at Burnley and probably wouldn't want to move to a club with such a hands on chairman and if he is so undemanding on transfer budgets why bother leaving his cozy current position unless it's purely for money and everyone seems to agree that's the wrong reason

Who knows what goes on behind closed doors, but the two Americans do seem to have a different approach to decision making at times. Other clubs have started their recruitment process, but how much difference that makes to us is questionable, as we tend to drag transfers out to the end of the window anyway. I take your point with respect to Dyche, whose major selling point on his CV does appear to be "able to manage on a limited budget", but I'd hope that the managerial decision won't be based on who's the most malleable candidate.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

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No one disputes what you are saying principle but the PL brand is much more of an asset than the championship brand and all Directors have a duty to protect that come what may, delaying the appointment due to as the press are reporting a dispute between SP and the Americans is harming the club as we are losing time in preparing the team for next season and more importantly we are not active in the transfer market and are losing opportunities. as I understand the situation SP/Harris & Blitzer have 18% shareholding each and the three other co-owners share 46%, so the Americans will be flexing their muscles as clearly they do not want a repeat of last season or put our PL status at risk because SP wants to save money to invest in updating the ground which will be useless if end up doing a Sunderland because of lack of investment in the team. most people accept SP and his other co-directors have in the past done a great job but it the future that is important now!

I am both amazed and perplexed by the length of time this appointment is taking. I get that there was probably no 'plan B' in place given that Sam's resignation was so unexpected but 3 weeks later and no announcement....quite incredible. Most people of experience in the football world I.e. Ferguson etc could tell you during a telephone conversation the suitability of any British manager and possibly some foreign ones. This would have reduced any short list and with it the time factor involved. It seems that we have started with a blank canvas.
Due to this protracted interview period likes of de Boer, Pelligrino and to a certain extent Dyche will feel as if they are not deemed an appropriate candidate and 2nd best and perhaps be inclined to turn down any offer if made. If this were to happen then the street cred of the position will decline and we could end up with 3rd best.
My choice on face value would be FdB, just look at his pedigree, my only reservation being, would he be for the long term and if so how long? Hapoy Fathers Day!

Bring back Brolin

I doubt that being able to manage on budget would be a selling point to us, a club with the 25th highest wage bill in the world.

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It's Parish himself who's indicated that spending in the summer will be restricted.

Bexley Dave

Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing!

"The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum)