Nova Mariners - a new coach, new structure, new direction

[Gratis]

and possibly a new playing philosophy?

what thoughts on who to scout for? what style do we want to play?

for mine the 4 best recruitments of coaches have been:
Gombau, Postecoglou, Arnold, Popovic
(could argue Merrick's up there)

have to consider that youth development is guaranteed to be a part of the philosophy so someone who is good at developing young talent. the other areas flagged by the club have been 'exciting and attacking football getting bums on seats'

is our link with Everton likely to come into this? Storrie's contacts will surely be a factor.

 

[VicMariner]

'exciting and attacking football getting bums on seats'

^ This for a start.
A coach who can make the most of what we have and adapt the style to suit the players would be good too.

The thing is we need to sign a couple more decent players any coach is up against it with the squad we have now.

 

[VicMariner]

Remember Auckland City over achieving for a semi pro team at the CWC?
Poaching their coach Ramon Tribulietx might be worth a shot?
A-League would be a step up for him so he might come on a reasonable salary.
Better than recycling former HAL coaches imo.

 

[ballantyne]

I don't want a former HAL coach.
I want the players to have technical skills. Caceres' ball skills should be the minimum standard.
I want corners to be worth having because the kicker can move the ball in the air.
I want a penalty kick success rate over 90%. Shit 80% would be nice.
I want two-footed players and pace in the midfield. I'd like us to be pinged for offside once in a while.
I want a goalie with quick accurate distribution.
I want the players properly fit instead of relying on matchday for exercise as they do now.
I want centrebacks who contribute goals from set pieces.

 

[Gratis]

to be honest I'm quite happy not committing to a coach for a while yet, even until seasons end.

I'd much rather that time put into searching and researching, talking to potentials and planning.

ideally we'll make a signing end of season or very early preseason for maximum prep. time

I'd also like a coach with a clear playing philosophy that he knows how to execute. with that I want MC to be prepared to spend a little on players to meet that and for the coach to keep the core but sieve off the chaff, recruiting to suit his plan. all as per the Gombau/Ange scenarios but not necessarily the same playing philosophy

thinking it's quite possible we'll end up with coach via england yet so curious as to what the philosophy might pop prove to be.
neither Papas nor Mulvey excite me as options but who knows - either could surprise

 

[Wombat]

I rate Mulvey highly and think he was poorly treated. Remember his side won 4.0 just before he got the arse.
Maybe he got a little arrogant after winning the League so easily?

 

[style_cafe]

I don't want a former HAL coach.
I want the players to have technical skills. Caceres' ball skills should be the minimum standard.
I want corners to be worth having because the kicker can move the ball in the air.
I want a penalty kick success rate over 90%. Shit 80% would be nice.
I want two-footed players and pace in the midfield. I'd like us to be pinged for offside once in a while.
I want a goalie with quick accurate distribution.
I want the players properly fit instead of relying on matchday for exercise as they do now.
I want centrebacks who contribute goals from set pieces.

You want the Mariners 2013 again...