No from me, ex Brighton no way, I think we will be supprised who we get, my gut feeling Everton manager will come to us and shock us all,

By not getting to grips with 1 billion worth of players and not getting them organised, motivated or playing a cohesive style that brings out the talent that is without doubt in the squad. i close my case for the prosecution.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Massive caveats at play here.

Potter is a complex manager who requires time to implement a playing style and his players to completely buy into his methods.

He had neither of those at Chelsea, only joining in September which meant he had to hit the ground running without a pre-season, plus he had to contend with Boehly spunking hundreds of millions on players that he clearly didn't want and who didn't fit his ethos.

He had 22 league games in charge at Chelsea, winning 7, drawing 7 and losing 8 which is average for them. However, after he left they played a further 10 games and won 1, drew 3 and lost 6, so they actually got significantly worse.

As manager of Ostersund he got promoted twice and then in the top flight finished 8th (1.40 points per game), 5th (1.67), 7th (1.55).

At Brighton in the Premier League he finished 15th (1.08 ), 16th (1.08 ), 9th (1.35) and then had them 4th (2.17) after six games when he left.

De Zerbi is getting all the credit but I say there's a convincing argument that clubs get better and better under Potter and that he deserves much of the credit for their season.

If we appoint him and give him time, he will take us forward without any doubt in my mind.

Edited by Canterbury Palace (31 May 2023 5.25pm)

We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold...

He was the right fit at Chelsea,every Potter needs a shed.

Yeah. I'd go along with that.

At some time we've got to get the succession right. I'd prefer Cooper, but he hasn't resigned, and Forest are still in the PL. of those available, he looks like he ticks quite a few boxes. Good PL experience and laid the foundations for a good Brighton team. The other option would be Roy mentoring Paddy to take over after a season....but I think Pqddy would be plunged in to the deep end far too soon. Difficult choices. It didn't work out with de Boer or Patrick. Let's hope Parish gets the choices right 🤞