Next manager

[JamesMcClean]

I was turning cartwheels when Mixu got the job)

Phucking hell, seriously? That was the day I suspected we’d had it.

[tHeArAb]

Agreed. And let’s face it it’s pretty much a schitshow for very other Club right now, bar Celtic, regarding preps for next season so I wouldn’t say we are massively disadvantaged currently.

I would say us having a Championship squad is a pretty big disadvantage?

[BudMill90]

Tommy Wright remains in consideration for the Dundee United job, with the club still keen to speak to candidates, says sporting director Tony Asghar.

Former England boss Steve McClaren ruled himself out on Wednesday after talks, but Ashgar says neither he nor anyone else has been offered the post.

Scottish Premiership newcomers United have also spoken to Malky Mackay.

"I've not spoken to Tommy but he's on the list to consider," Asghar said of the former St Johnstone boss.

"We've spoken to people - some in jobs, some not - and we've still got more to speak to.

"Some are still involved in games just now, so we have to be respectful of that, but we'll get through everyone, then take an overview."

United identified a list of candidates after head coach Robbie Neilson left earlier this month to join former club Hearts and have also been assessing applications.

Austin MacPhee, erstwhile assistant at Hearts, and former United captain Jon Daly have also reportedly had talks, while former United midfielder Billy McKinlay and Tranmere boss Micky Mellon have been linked with last season's Championship winners.

"There's no real rush," added Asghar, who is hopeful of making an appointment early next week. "It has to be the right fit for the players, the fans and the club.

"We've taken our time and looked at different types of coaches and managers and we're very open to how that manager works as long as he fits in with what we want to do.

"We've got a number of good candidates we've spoken to - some whose names have not been in the press - and I want to see if anyone else fits before we come to a decision."

[tHeArAb]

Toss a coin. That's how exact a science it is. Sorry to spoil the fun but whoever we get will last a year & a half & will get the sack. I'm sorry but you haven't a ***n clue what you'll be getting. 14 out of the last 16 managers got the heave-ho, of the other two who didn't get punted one went to Scotland & one went to Hearts (& most of us were glad). My attitude is appoint this one quickly now so we can get on to the next one after that. It's a ***n lottery. I was turning cartwheels when Mixu, Ray, Robbie got the job but not even Pep would excite me now. THEY ARE ALL GOING TO FAIL. Sorry lads.

Me, I'd go for Robbo

Cartwheels when Mixu got the job?? Deary me.

[LSArab]

Definitely not John Robertson btw

More important to get the appointment right than to rush it

Time is limited but the court case is a problem anyway

Interesting hint about a manager with games on atm. Billy Reid, an assistant in England or someone else? The guessing games continue

[petermackie]

Tommy Wright remains in consideration for the Dundee United job, with the club still keen to speak to candidates, says sporting director Tony Asghar.

Former England boss Steve McClaren ruled himself out on Wednesday after talks, but Ashgar says neither he nor anyone else has been offered the post.

Scottish Premiership newcomers United have also spoken to Malky Mackay.

"I've not spoken to Tommy but he's on the list to consider," Asghar said of the former St Johnstone boss.

"We've spoken to people - some in jobs, some not - and we've still got more to speak to.

"Some are still involved in games just now, so we have to be respectful of that, but we'll get through everyone, then take an overview."

United identified a list of candidates after head coach Robbie Neilson left earlier this month to join former club Hearts and have also been assessing applications.

Austin MacPhee, erstwhile assistant at Hearts, and former United captain Jon Daly have also reportedly had talks, while former United midfielder Billy McKinlay and Tranmere boss Micky Mellon have been linked with last season's Championship winners.

"There's no real rush," added Asghar, who is hopeful of making an appointment early next week. "It has to be the right fit for the players, the fans and the club.

"We've taken our time and looked at different types of coaches and managers and we're very open to how that manager works as long as he fits in with what we want to do.

"We've got a number of good candidates we've spoken to - some whose names have not been in the press - and I want to see if anyone else fits before we come to a decision."

FFS how many people are gonna be ruled out (turned you down)...stop this nonsense now...how long are they gonna take to tell you it's "Agent Mac" you'll get another chance to cheer him onto the pitch...can someone do a video for me🙈🙈🙈

[darrenshedtastic]

The longer it goes on surely Wright should get the job. but whether waiting so long and giving him no early indication we want him would probably p*** him off i reckon.

I'm a big fan of TA and he has been chucked into this situation unexpectedly but like someone said earlier in this thread, 10days since RN left and he still has people to speak to? seriously?

I get the feeling we have aimed high then SM didnt want job, MM splits opinion too much suddenly were back to the normal names who get mentioned most of the time. hence why i think Wright will get it.

[BudMill90]

FFS how many people are gonna be ruled out (turned you down)...stop this nonsense now...how long are they gonna take to tell you it's "Agent Mac" you'll get another chance to cheer him onto the pitch...can someone do a video for me������

We aren't all able to attract a manager with the capabilities of James McPake, Peter. We're doing our best.

[ARAbCHNID]

I'd take wee Gordon

[JamesMcClean]

FFS how many people are gonna be ruled out (turned you down)...stop this nonsense now...how long are they gonna take to tell you it's "Agent Mac" you'll get another chance to cheer him onto the pitch...can someone do a video for me������

Would love it to be him peter, but it just wouldn’t be worth the risk of tarnishing his wonderful legacy mate.