Reading that Potter was offered a salary that would have made him one of the highest paid managers in the division. I also read that he was offered assurances about money for transfers. IF this is the case then it is doubly sickening that he still opted to bail out, particularly to a club that will likely struggle next season. (And it is my fervent wish that they do!! ) So what about all the fine words when we gave him his opportunity? What happened to the rebuilding project? What happened to the 3 year plan to return to the top flight? What happened to the empty promise that 'I'll be here for as long as you want me?' Just more lies and hot air; something we fans have had more than our share of in recent times. So what next? Do we appoint another liar prepared to ditch us the moment it suits him?
Of course the problem is that football is full of liars; people who will tell you anything to get what they want before dumping you for something 'better'. It's how the game is nowadays. Some of the names being mentioned include Cameron Toshack; Chris Coleman; Michael Flynn; Chris Hughton; Tony Pulis: Slavisa Jokanovic; Gary Rowett and David Wagner amongst others. Then there are dark horses such as Mark Hughes and the Cowley Bros who have a good record in the lower leagues.
We all know that we need a manager who will embrace and develop the Swansea footballing philosophy, so some of the above would appear to be non-starters. My own choice? In a dream world I'd love to see Michael Laudrup return with the Cameron/Richards duo as his backup. As I said, dreams. But of the remainder I tend to favour Jokanovic who had Fulham playing some dream stuff before he hit a bad spell and was sacked. Of course, any suggestion means that the manager involved would be prepared to take on the poisoned chalice that Swansea City has become under its present owners. And that could be a big problem.
But, whomever we choose, I hope some provision will be made to include Toshack and Richards to groom them for the future because they are responsible for producing many of the youngsters now performing so well for us. Just some quick thoughts of mine to kick off the thread. Other views warmly welcomed.
Of course the problem is that football is full of liars; people who will tell you anything to get what they want before dumping you for something 'better'. It's how the game is nowadays. Some of the names being mentioned include Cameron Toshack; Chris Coleman; Michael Flynn; Chris Hughton; Tony Pulis: Slavisa Jokanovic; Gary Rowett and David Wagner amongst others. Then there are dark horses such as Mark Hughes and the Cowley Bros who have a good record in the lower leagues.
We all know that we need a manager who will embrace and develop the Swansea footballing philosophy, so some of the above would appear to be non-starters. My own choice? In a dream world I'd love to see Michael Laudrup return with the Cameron/Richards duo as his backup. As I said, dreams. But of the remainder I tend to favour Jokanovic who had Fulham playing some dream stuff before he hit a bad spell and was sacked. Of course, any suggestion means that the manager involved would be prepared to take on the poisoned chalice that Swansea City has become under its present owners. And that could be a big problem.
But, whomever we choose, I hope some provision will be made to include Toshack and Richards to groom them for the future because they are responsible for producing many of the youngsters now performing so well for us. Just some quick thoughts of mine to kick off the thread. Other views warmly welcomed.