04 Nov 2026 13:40:54
Question to the masses.
If the board can get an agreement to being in a primary target to coach us but they won't start until next season.
Eg emery, huzlar or fabregas.
What do you suggest we do for remainder of this season?
Im not saying this is the case but if it was.

1.) 04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 2026 14:06:46
I think, history would suggest that if we can get a 1st choice target, Emery for example but not until the end of the season, then it would be wise to wait until then if that is their wish.

The issue is how you manage the rest of the season and the message it puts out to the players. Can Carrick realistically stay in charge? Who would come in and take the team til the end of the season and accept that is the role and timeline? Ideally you maybe look at getting someone who has worked with Emery previously who can start the process for him? Pako Ayestarán was Emery's assistant at Villa and was Beneitez Assistant at Liverpool. Perhaps they could come in? My concern is getting in someone with an idea of style until the end of the season and then the new manager starts with new ideas.

I think if they can secure Emery for example though, I think this makes Carrick's position very difficult and the right thing to do is move him on for all parties sake.

2.) 04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 2026 18:04:01
Fabragas is a big no. What's he ever done for anyone to think he's up to a job this big?
If we sacked Carrick he's not the answer at all.

3.) 04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 2026 18:51:48
He would not be my choice pspense but has been mentioned so thought i'd include him in the question.
@Redman i'd be interested in your view on this question as one of our more emtional supporters on this site.

I don't think any manager should leave his post mid season to join a rival club. In some leagues you are not allowed to move to clubs in same league mid season. One of the reasons the tranfer window was brought in was to give squad stability.
Amorim didn't want to come mid season but was presented with a now or never ultimatum.
I suppose the question could be howe now or wait 6 months for emery or huzlar? Maybe with a me DOF.
If that's the choice its quite the conundrum on how to manage this season.

4.) 04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 2026 20:26:30
As an overall point I would align the managerial transfer window with the player one. Until there is anything formal then anything is fair game. Thing is the idiots who run our club wouldn't have see it as an issue in summer because they thought Carrick was the reincarnation of SAF.

I don't think we can be taken seriously if we keep Carrick, or put in another interim and even less if it is an ex player. Ole is eyeing it up but that would be a disaster.

This time I think we have to take the plunge with a full appointment. There are choices but before deciding I think we must establish the managers role, no one worth their salt would accept Wilcox managing the situation and taking credit for success, absolving himself in bad times. That needs to be defined before anyone takes the job and needs resolving quickly.

Personally I think we should look at Emery.

Emotional? Wrong poster Ken ?.

5.) 04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 2026 21:06:45
Redman if emery is not available until the summer which he has said then do you wait or go for a different one.

6.) 04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 2026 21:32:47
Ken

Go for another one. Straight away. We must not look at another temp ex player.

7.) 04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 2026 21:54:18
If huzlar agrees to come in summer i'd stick.

8.) 04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 2026 22:10:27
Hurzeler is someone who I like very much. The two issues
1. Actual survival until the end of the season in the Premier League if they stay with Carrick, a dead man walking.
2.Would he come to what could be an even bigger mess in May.

9.) 04 Nov 2026
04 Nov 2026 22:54:11
Interesting thread this one, and frankly probably the reason they've not yet sacked Carrick and wondering if this can last until summer.

10.) 05 Nov 2026
05 Nov 2026 06:04:26
Looks like villa are using the speculation to give new contract to Unai.
So Hurzler is the new shiny name everyone impressed with now, is that not yet another gamble, because he doing well with Brighton. a well run club .seem to remember Potts done well with them and DiZerbi neither done anything since, hence Hurzler not for me, i would prefer someone who seen it and done it and got personality to handle a big club.

is that Hurzler i have no idea but i really don't want to take that gamble.

11.) 05 Nov 2026
05 Nov 2026 08:48:35
Why is the option of keeping Carrick on even discussed. We'll be relegated if he stays. We are on a constant downward trend of performances since he came in. Howe is a good choice. Emery is probably first choice but will cost. Hurzeler is risky.

12.) 05 Nov 2026
05 Nov 2026 13:03:12
Hi all first time poster.

i wouldn't be looking at hurzler as history shows us managers that do well at Brighton don't fare very well outside of those walls. Adding to that Brighton aren't burdened by everyone thinking they should win every game.

Emery won't be good for us while INEOS want the whole technical director/DOF plan as he wants to run the club. At villa he gets final say on who signs and who doesn't etc without that authority he would say no to us.

I think the way Fabregas talks about football and the way he is able to drill players to play in his style is appealing but if he isn't given time and authority to build like he has at como he will fail too.

Ultimately i would love Fabregas to come in and be given the time to build us up from scratch. Get rid of the current squad and rebuild us but i feel they will go with a yes man like howe because its more cost effective.

13.) 05 Nov 2026

05 Nov 2026 14:27:14
Fabregas to Barcelona or Arteta to Barcelona and Fabregas to Arsenal I think will be their next moves tbh.

I tend to agree on Hurzler, he's obviously a talented coach but I think Brighton is so well set up, they support their coaches to be successful which is why new managers come in and can continue to be successful and take Brighton to the next step as a club. This isn't against Hurzler, it's more that as a club we can't offer that platform for them to reach their potential.

I think, given the choices and the realistic options, I would be tempted to go for Naglesmann and replace Wilcox with Vivell. Two easy appointments.