0Neils40yarder Posted Friday at 05:07 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 05:07 PM 20 hours ago, postiejim said: Why would John McGlynn leave Falkirk and join Motherwell. They’re arguably as big a club if not bigger than we are. Falkirk toon, is bigger than Motherwell toon...is that what you meant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Balls of Shire Posted Friday at 05:22 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 05:22 PM 5 hours ago, Mad Dog said: The Scotsman seems to think that the young Belgian chap Will Still could be our man. Could possibly carry on JBA's legacy and add a more aggressive attack? I saw that article, they had scott broon and steven naismith in it too. Also Russell Martin, that was almost ok after seeing broon.....again quoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeyin Posted Friday at 05:29 PM Report Share Posted Friday at 05:29 PM 6 minutes ago, Great Balls of Shire said: I saw that article, they had scott broon and steven naismith in it too. Also Russell Martin, that was almost ok after seeing broon.....again quoted. While it would be hilarious if Martin was appointed and improved on JBA, that will have to be a pass from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted Friday at 08:05 PM Author Report Share Posted Friday at 08:05 PM 2 hours ago, 0Neils40yarder said: Falkirk toon, is bigger than Motherwell toon...is that what you meant? It’s smaller than the Motherwell area in terms of population, but thats academic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purestate Posted 1 hour ago Report Share Posted 1 hour ago Sorry bit of a long one but with data analytics in mind thought for a bit of interest/ fun I’d try out some prompts to find replacement manager based on JBA style I.e • Asymmetric 4‑2‑2‑2 with short, incisive passing and constant rotations. • Aggressive counter‑pressing, deliberately not contesting first balls but winning second balls. • High regain numbers — among the best in Europe for possession recovery. • Risk‑tolerant, blame‑free coaching culture that encourages bravery on the ball. • Clear game‑model documentation (his “300‑slide football bible”). These are much closer to • Norway’s Bodo/Glimt school • Denmark’s modern Superliga coaches • Sweden’s positional-play managers • Germany’s 2. Bundesliga pressing coaches so potential names which popped up are 🇳🇴 1. Gaute Helstrup (Tromsø → currently free / often linked with progressive clubs) Why he fits: • Uses a fluid, rotation-heavy 4‑3‑3 / 3‑4‑3 hybrid similar to Askou’s asymmetry. • Tromsø were one of Europe’s best small‑budget pressing teams. • Strong Bodo/Glimt influence — exactly the model Askou referenced. sportzeen.com • Excellent at developing undervalued players. Why he’s realistic: • Affordable for a Scottish Premiership club. • Comfortable working with limited budgets and selling clubs. --- 🇩🇰 2. Thomas Nørgaard (Lyngby assistant / former Fremad Amager) Why he fits: • Danish coaches share the same tactical lineage as Askou. • Nørgaard’s Fremad Amager sides played aggressive, vertical, counter‑pressing football. • Known for detailed game‑model work — similar to Askou’s “football bible”. Why he’s realistic: • Danish assistants often step into head roles abroad. • Salary expectations align with Motherwell’s structure. --- 🇸🇪 3. Andreas Brännström (formerly AIK / Mjällby) Why he fits: • One of Sweden’s most tactically flexible coaches. • Uses asymmetric buildup, overloads, and structured pressing. • Excellent at improving players technically. Why he’s realistic: • Available. • Has previously expressed interest in UK opportunities. --- 🇩🇪 4. Daniel Scherning (ex‑Arminia Bielefeld, 2. Bundesliga) Why he fits: • High‑pressing, transition‑dominant football. • Strong emphasis on automatisms and structured rotations. • Good with young squads — important for Motherwell. Why he’s realistic: • German second‑tier coaches often move abroad for stability. • Would see Scotland as a stepping stone. --- 🇳🇱 5. Rogier Meijer (NEC Nijmegen – if available) Why he fits: • Dutch positional play with aggressive pressing triggers. • Very similar to Askou’s short‑passing, rotation‑based buildup. • Strong youth development record. Why he’s realistic: • Dutch coaches are increasingly open to UK moves. • NEC’s budget is modest; not an impossible target. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Dosser Posted 52 minutes ago Report Share Posted 52 minutes ago 41 minutes ago, purestate said: Sorry bit of a long one but with data analytics in mind thought for a bit of interest/ fun I’d try out some prompts to find replacement manager based on JBA style I.e • Asymmetric 4‑2‑2‑2 with short, incisive passing and constant rotations. • Aggressive counter‑pressing, deliberately not contesting first balls but winning second balls. • High regain numbers — among the best in Europe for possession recovery. • Risk‑tolerant, blame‑free coaching culture that encourages bravery on the ball. • Clear game‑model documentation (his “300‑slide football bible”). These are much closer to • Norway’s Bodo/Glimt school • Denmark’s modern Superliga coaches • Sweden’s positional-play managers • Germany’s 2. Bundesliga pressing coaches so potential names which popped up are 🇳🇴 1. Gaute Helstrup (Tromsø → currently free / often linked with progressive clubs) Why he fits: • Uses a fluid, rotation-heavy 4‑3‑3 / 3‑4‑3 hybrid similar to Askou’s asymmetry. • Tromsø were one of Europe’s best small‑budget pressing teams. • Strong Bodo/Glimt influence — exactly the model Askou referenced. sportzeen.com • Excellent at developing undervalued players. Why he’s realistic: • Affordable for a Scottish Premiership club. • Comfortable working with limited budgets and selling clubs. --- 🇩🇰 2. Thomas Nørgaard (Lyngby assistant / former Fremad Amager) Why he fits: • Danish coaches share the same tactical lineage as Askou. • Nørgaard’s Fremad Amager sides played aggressive, vertical, counter‑pressing football. • Known for detailed game‑model work — similar to Askou’s “football bible”. Why he’s realistic: • Danish assistants often step into head roles abroad. • Salary expectations align with Motherwell’s structure. --- 🇸🇪 3. Andreas Brännström (formerly AIK / Mjällby) Why he fits: • One of Sweden’s most tactically flexible coaches. • Uses asymmetric buildup, overloads, and structured pressing. • Excellent at improving players technically. Why he’s realistic: • Available. • Has previously expressed interest in UK opportunities. --- 🇩🇪 4. Daniel Scherning (ex‑Arminia Bielefeld, 2. Bundesliga) Why he fits: • High‑pressing, transition‑dominant football. • Strong emphasis on automatisms and structured rotations. • Good with young squads — important for Motherwell. Why he’s realistic: • German second‑tier coaches often move abroad for stability. • Would see Scotland as a stepping stone. --- 🇳🇱 5. Rogier Meijer (NEC Nijmegen – if available) Why he fits: • Dutch positional play with aggressive pressing triggers. • Very similar to Askou’s short‑passing, rotation‑based buildup. • Strong youth development record. Why he’s realistic: • Dutch coaches are increasingly open to UK moves. • NEC’s budget is modest; not an impossible target. Excellent research and analysis: thanks! It seems a long way from Big Yogi's "Honest, hard-working boys". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllyMax Posted 4 minutes ago Report Share Posted 4 minutes ago 1 hour ago, purestate said: Sorry bit of a long one but with data analytics in mind thought for a bit of interest/ fun I’d try out some prompts to find replacement manager based on JBA style I.e • Asymmetric 4‑2‑2‑2 with short, incisive passing and constant rotations. • Aggressive counter‑pressing, deliberately not contesting first balls but winning second balls. • High regain numbers — among the best in Europe for possession recovery. • Risk‑tolerant, blame‑free coaching culture that encourages bravery on the ball. • Clear game‑model documentation (his “300‑slide football bible”). These are much closer to • Norway’s Bodo/Glimt school • Denmark’s modern Superliga coaches • Sweden’s positional-play managers • Germany’s 2. Bundesliga pressing coaches so potential names which popped up are 🇳🇴 1. Gaute Helstrup (Tromsø → currently free / often linked with progressive clubs) Why he fits: • Uses a fluid, rotation-heavy 4‑3‑3 / 3‑4‑3 hybrid similar to Askou’s asymmetry. • Tromsø were one of Europe’s best small‑budget pressing teams. • Strong Bodo/Glimt influence — exactly the model Askou referenced. sportzeen.com • Excellent at developing undervalued players. Why he’s realistic: • Affordable for a Scottish Premiership club. • Comfortable working with limited budgets and selling clubs. --- 🇩🇰 2. Thomas Nørgaard (Lyngby assistant / former Fremad Amager) Why he fits: • Danish coaches share the same tactical lineage as Askou. • Nørgaard’s Fremad Amager sides played aggressive, vertical, counter‑pressing football. • Known for detailed game‑model work — similar to Askou’s “football bible”. Why he’s realistic: • Danish assistants often step into head roles abroad. • Salary expectations align with Motherwell’s structure. --- 🇸🇪 3. Andreas Brännström (formerly AIK / Mjällby) Why he fits: • One of Sweden’s most tactically flexible coaches. • Uses asymmetric buildup, overloads, and structured pressing. • Excellent at improving players technically. Why he’s realistic: • Available. • Has previously expressed interest in UK opportunities. --- 🇩🇪 4. Daniel Scherning (ex‑Arminia Bielefeld, 2. Bundesliga) Why he fits: • High‑pressing, transition‑dominant football. • Strong emphasis on automatisms and structured rotations. • Good with young squads — important for Motherwell. Why he’s realistic: • German second‑tier coaches often move abroad for stability. • Would see Scotland as a stepping stone. --- 🇳🇱 5. Rogier Meijer (NEC Nijmegen – if available) Why he fits: • Dutch positional play with aggressive pressing triggers. • Very similar to Askou’s short‑passing, rotation‑based buildup. • Strong youth development record. Why he’s realistic: • Dutch coaches are increasingly open to UK moves. • NEC’s budget is modest; not an impossible target. That's more detailed than the system a lot of SPFL clubs use. They usually ask 'has anyone got the numbers for any sacked Scottish managers' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizoxy Posted 3 minutes ago Report Share Posted 3 minutes ago 1 hour ago, purestate said: Sorry bit of a long one but with data analytics in mind thought for a bit of interest/ fun I’d try out some prompts to find replacement manager based on JBA style I.e • Asymmetric 4‑2‑2‑2 with short, incisive passing and constant rotations. • Aggressive counter‑pressing, deliberately not contesting first balls but winning second balls. • High regain numbers — among the best in Europe for possession recovery. • Risk‑tolerant, blame‑free coaching culture that encourages bravery on the ball. • Clear game‑model documentation (his “300‑slide football bible”). These are much closer to • Norway’s Bodo/Glimt school • Denmark’s modern Superliga coaches • Sweden’s positional-play managers • Germany’s 2. Bundesliga pressing coaches so potential names which popped up are 🇳🇴 1. Gaute Helstrup (Tromsø → currently free / often linked with progressive clubs) Why he fits: • Uses a fluid, rotation-heavy 4‑3‑3 / 3‑4‑3 hybrid similar to Askou’s asymmetry. • Tromsø were one of Europe’s best small‑budget pressing teams. • Strong Bodo/Glimt influence — exactly the model Askou referenced. sportzeen.com • Excellent at developing undervalued players. Why he’s realistic: • Affordable for a Scottish Premiership club. • Comfortable working with limited budgets and selling clubs. --- 🇩🇰 2. Thomas Nørgaard (Lyngby assistant / former Fremad Amager) Why he fits: • Danish coaches share the same tactical lineage as Askou. • Nørgaard’s Fremad Amager sides played aggressive, vertical, counter‑pressing football. • Known for detailed game‑model work — similar to Askou’s “football bible”. Why he’s realistic: • Danish assistants often step into head roles abroad. • Salary expectations align with Motherwell’s structure. --- 🇸🇪 3. Andreas Brännström (formerly AIK / Mjällby) Why he fits: • One of Sweden’s most tactically flexible coaches. • Uses asymmetric buildup, overloads, and structured pressing. • Excellent at improving players technically. Why he’s realistic: • Available. • Has previously expressed interest in UK opportunities. --- 🇩🇪 4. Daniel Scherning (ex‑Arminia Bielefeld, 2. Bundesliga) Why he fits: • High‑pressing, transition‑dominant football. • Strong emphasis on automatisms and structured rotations. • Good with young squads — important for Motherwell. Why he’s realistic: • German second‑tier coaches often move abroad for stability. • Would see Scotland as a stepping stone. --- 🇳🇱 5. Rogier Meijer (NEC Nijmegen – if available) Why he fits: • Dutch positional play with aggressive pressing triggers. • Very similar to Askou’s short‑passing, rotation‑based buildup. • Strong youth development record. Why he’s realistic: • Dutch coaches are increasingly open to UK moves. • NEC’s budget is modest; not an impossible target. This is cool, some interesting names in there. I used a similar prompt and claude sonnet gave me: Jimmy Thelin, Scott Brown, Russell Martin, John McGlynn and...... Stevie Hammell! Thought about using my opus credits from work to see if it gives me something better, but they're getting touchy about that theesedays. Instead, im going to give mine your list of answers and ask it why it didn't give me those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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